John Connolly born c. 1822 in Co. Wexford

[isiwig]

Seeking information on John Connolly and his wife Alice Scallan? from RC Parish records.  Alice was born in Co. Wexford too and they were married there in the 1850's.  Two of their four children (Alice 1853 and Margaret Maria 1864)  were born in Wexford, possibly Bridgetown.  The family came to live in Liverpool where two other children were born, (Francis Joseph 1867 and Catherine 1870).
Would be very grateful for any information.  Thank you.

[myluck!]

Is this the baptism of Alice, shown as CLEARY on Jan 08 1853 LINK?

In light of this baptism of a Margaret Mary CONNOLY in Rathangan on Jul 16 1864 LINK

On Jul 23 1863 John CONNOLY married Alice SCALLAN in Rathangan LINK

[isiwig]

Hi, 

Thanks for this info - it all looks good and ties in with dates etc., except for the baptism of Alice and the father's name of Cleary - can you decipher the notes written in the last column?  I would appreciate your opinion.

Thanks once again for your prompt reply.

Isi.

[myluck!]

I believe that the last column reads
"illeg. & from the Parish of Rathangan"

Names variances can be confusing but at that time literacy was a problem.  Most people did not know how to spell including their own names.  Also accent variations distorted how names were spelt.
It is possible to accept that CLEARY was wrriten based on someone stating CONNOLLY but very difficult to prove.  The reference to being from the parish of Rathangan and the subsequent marriag and baptism there is why I gave in the information as a possibility.

[isiwig]

Hi,

Thought it was an illegitimate birth but could not make out what the rest of it said. 

Thanks once again, you have been very helpful.

Regards.  Isi.

[Katharine75]

Hi. I have a Connolly from that region of wexford. Would be very interested to know if you have completed DNA testing. I have and it would be interesting to see if we connect. Katharine

[isiwig]

Hello Katharine,  Thanks for your interest in my posting.  I am researching the Connolly family on behalf of my husband but unfortunately he has not completed any DNA testing.  I would be pleased to share any information with you if you so wish.  Thanks Isi.