Keefe: Rageran Townland

[Phenmark]

I will have a look to see if I can find a birth for Brien Neil ass he is probably from the same general area. If you need anything else let me know. Kim

Much appreciated!
Steve

[greeneyedgirl]

Hi Steve, I went through the parish records of both Borris and St Mullins but could not locate a birth for Brien/Bryan Neil. Which either means he was born prior to 1782 when the records begin or his record may be illegible or in one of the gaps of time or he is not originally from either parish.
I did find something curious however. In 1789 there is a birth to a Byrne Neil and Bridget Neil. I am going back to the library to double check this as it is perhaps a priest error and the name is actually Brien.If this is indeed Brien, than he was probably a bit older than Mary and thus born before the library's records.
I also found Bryan Neil sponsoring Mary daughter of James Neil/Mary Ryan so James is probably a brother to Bryan.Also, James can be found in Raheen and I found a James & Pat Neil in Rathgeran with their wives & families.
Continuing through the records I found 2 other children to Bryan & Mary; 28 Feb 1811 Mary born to Bryan Neil & Mary  sponsors Moses Keef & Mary Neil  and a Margret born on 16 November 1828. Margret appears to be their last child. Mind you there are probably quite a few more children to Bryan & Mary but there are no records between May 1813 and 1825 which is a shame. On a good note is the fact that finally on Margret's baptism record the mother's surname is finally listed-Keeffe. Hope this helps,Kim

[Phenmark]

Thanks Kim!
I had the bap. record for Mary in 1811, but had no idea about Margaret, 1828. Terrific news about the Keefe name given on her cert!
Also, I agree, it looks as though James and Bryan Neil are brothers. They  are both on the Tithe Applotment Books; James in Raheenkyle, and Bryan in Raheendarragh. Both these townlands appear to be very connected, both geographically, and familial.
Thanks again!
Steve

[greeneyedgirl]

Hi Steve, just a quick question. Did you find out about your McDonalds and O'Briens. Saw your post and wasn't sure if I had given you anything on them. Kim

[Phenmark]

Hi Steve, just a quick question. Did you find out about your McDonalds and O'Briens. Saw your post and wasn't sure if I had given you anything on them. Kim

Hi Kim,
You were a great help with MacDonald/O'Brien. Aside from a few lingering questions, I am very happy with how far I got. I basically started that thread not even sure if I had the right county, and now am quite certain I nailed the actual townland! What's more, I think that marriage record for Patrick MacDonald and Annie O'Brien in West Derby Lancs is definitely that of my folks. Never thought I'd find that out!
Thanks for everything you and everyone else has helped me with.
Steve

Add: I am going to post a follow up question on the other post.
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=706946.54

[greeneyedgirl]

Hi Steve, sorry about that. I thought I had sent you info about them,it did seem familiar. Guess my brain was asleep.  Glad to help,Kim