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Title: Trying to trace Mehaffy family of Ballybay
Post by: Attilla the hen on Saturday 07 August 10 14:32 BST (UK)

Just joined forum.  Am doing a family tree and have got stuck at my Monaghan relatives from the 1800's.   Has anyone any idea where I might look?
Thanks

Title: Re: Trying to trace Mehaffy family of Ballybay
Post by: hallmark on Sunday 08 August 10 10:26 BST (UK)

Well you'd be relying on church records so you'd need their religion, plus any details of townland etc.. every crumb is important!

Title: Re: Trying to trace Mehaffy family of Ballybay
Post by: Attilla the hen on Sunday 08 August 10 10:27 BST (UK)

Thank you for that.  I'll find out as much as I can.

Title: Re: Trying to trace Mehaffy family of Ballybay
Post by: hallmark on Sunday 08 August 10 10:33 BST (UK)

http://www.rootschat.com/links/09ex/  shows some Mehaffys...

Title: Re: Trying to trace Mehaffy family of Ballybay
Post by: Attilla the hen on Sunday 08 August 10 11:19 BST (UK)

Yes, I have seen that but all I know is that they came from Ballybay and I have no idea if any of the entries refer to the Ballybay area.  I will ask around the only older relative I have left if he has any information he can add.  Thanks for your help

Title: Re: Trying to trace Mehaffy family of Ballybay
Post by: hallmark on Sunday 08 August 10 11:33 BST (UK)

Yes, they are Ballybay area.  Townlands with Ballybay being nearest town.

Title: Re: Trying to trace Mehaffy family of Ballybay
Post by: Attilla the hen on Sunday 08 August 10 12:20 BST (UK)

Thanks.  I'll try to sort out who if any "belong" to me!