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Can you please help in identifying godparents?
« on: Wednesday 28 March 18 15:13 BST (UK) »
Hello everyone,

A fresh pair of eyes might help me decipher the names of Robert Johnson's godparents.

Name: Robert
Born: April 14, 1833
Father: James Johnson
Mother: Esther (Lenhan)
Godfather: John (probably) - Might be Thomas (Could his surname be Dunne or Doyle?)
Godmother: Bridget Lenhan (Am I correct?)

I think that I have the correct names for the godparents. Bridget Lenhan is Esther Lenhan's sister and Thomas Dunne is Bridget's husband.

I thought that the second name might be Murtagh Lenhan (Esther and Bridget's brother) but it would be unusual to have two males as godparents.

Could I be completely wrong and the godmother's surname is actually Johnson; maybe Elizabeth Johnson? This would mean that I would have found a potential sibling for James. I know nothing about his parents or siblings.

Thank you for having a look!
Claddagh
Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, Ireland:  Johnson, Donnelly, Lenhan/Lennan/Lennon, Heydon/Hayden

Co. Cavan, Ireland: Kiernan
Co. Sligo, Ireland: McGowan

Co. Tyrone, Ireland: Brogan, Curran, McBride, McDade, McDaid, McFadden, McFaiden, Nolan

London, England:  Smith/Smyth
Scotland: McGoun

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Re: Can you please help in identifying godparents?
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 28 March 18 16:12 BST (UK) »
Is this for Ireland? If it is can you tell us the parish and date please.

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Re: Can you please help in identifying godparents?
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 28 March 18 16:24 BST (UK) »
Hello Sinann,

The date is April 14, 1833 and the parish is Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

Many thanks!
Claddagh
Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, Ireland:  Johnson, Donnelly, Lenhan/Lennan/Lennon, Heydon/Hayden

Co. Cavan, Ireland: Kiernan
Co. Sligo, Ireland: McGowan

Co. Tyrone, Ireland: Brogan, Curran, McBride, McDade, McDaid, McFadden, McFaiden, Nolan

London, England:  Smith/Smyth
Scotland: McGoun

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Re: Can you please help in identifying godparents?
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 28 March 18 16:34 BST (UK) »
Found it.
https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000633390#page/92/mode/1up
Left hand page near the top.
It can be easier to see on the site as you can play around with the lighting etc that's why I asked for the parish.


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Re: Can you please help in identifying godparents?
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 28 March 18 16:39 BST (UK) »
Sinann,

After studying the nli original form, I see "John Doyle and Bridget Lenhan".

I need a magnifying glass in order to compare the letters on this page.

Thanks for your help!

It's definitely a challenging entry to read. Just my luck!

Claddagh
Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, Ireland:  Johnson, Donnelly, Lenhan/Lennan/Lennon, Heydon/Hayden

Co. Cavan, Ireland: Kiernan
Co. Sligo, Ireland: McGowan

Co. Tyrone, Ireland: Brogan, Curran, McBride, McDade, McDaid, McFadden, McFaiden, Nolan

London, England:  Smith/Smyth
Scotland: McGoun

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Re: Can you please help in identifying godparents?
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 28 March 18 16:40 BST (UK) »
I'd say it is Doyle and Thomas seems the most likely.
Struggling with the woman though.

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Re: Can you please help in identifying godparents?
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 28 March 18 16:43 BST (UK) »
I thought the godfather might be John because the first letter of the first name looks like the J of Johnson.

I see Bridget and the Lenhan split up a bit when I don't zoom in.
Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, Ireland:  Johnson, Donnelly, Lenhan/Lennan/Lennon, Heydon/Hayden

Co. Cavan, Ireland: Kiernan
Co. Sligo, Ireland: McGowan

Co. Tyrone, Ireland: Brogan, Curran, McBride, McDade, McDaid, McFadden, McFaiden, Nolan

London, England:  Smith/Smyth
Scotland: McGoun

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Re: Can you please help in identifying godparents?
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 28 March 18 16:44 BST (UK) »
I think I can see Bridget Lenhan now but not sure if I just think that because you said it. It's very difficult to see.

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Re: Can you please help in identifying godparents?
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 28 March 18 16:47 BST (UK) »
I thought the godfather might be John because the first letter of the first name looks like the J of Johnson.

I see Bridget and the Lenhan split up a bit when I don't zoom in.
I thought the second letter of his name was h which is why I though Thomas was possible but there may not be enough room for Thomas.
Maybe Lenahan, but I'd wait for others to have a look.