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Title: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
Post by: City Hall on Tuesday 24 February 15 18:36 GMT (UK)
Hi,
I am seeking information on the above couple, my grandparents. I know very little about them. Joseph was Canadian and Kate was the daughter of James McDonnell. They were married in 1919 or 1920 and had 6 children. They left Castlerea in 1941 or 1942. I know they lived in Ballindrimley ?? at one time. I found 2 newspaper cuttings, one involving an eviction order being granted against Joseph and the other involving a neighbour dispute in relation to animals trespassing. Any information, particularly relating to Kate's mother, would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Paul 
Title: Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
Post by: dathai on Tuesday 24 February 15 19:31 GMT (UK)
Joseph Seely (as spelt)
Visas for Gt Britain 1941
Search Archives here
http://www.nationalarchives.ie/search-the-archives/
Title: Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
Post by: dathai on Tuesday 24 February 15 20:02 GMT (UK)
Could he have had a first name of Francis
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FYFG-TNG

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FYF2-YX3
Title: Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
Post by: dathai on Tuesday 24 February 15 20:34 GMT (UK)
possible 1911 return for Katie cant find them 1901
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Roscommon/Castlereagh/Arm/763048/
Title: Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
Post by: City Hall on Wednesday 25 February 15 16:24 GMT (UK)
Hi Dathai,

Thank you for your replies and the information. Do you know if I  visit the National Archives in Dublin, will I be allowed to look at the file, namely; Joseph Seely: Visas for Gt. Britain
Reference   DFA/4/202/1334?

I have reason to believe Joseph's first name may well have been Francis.

I do hope that is the family in the 1911 census. The fact that you can't find them in the 1901 census would tie in with a piece of information I have that Katie was born in England(poss Liverpool), and the family are presumably recorded on the England census for 1901. I will check this out.
Thanks again Dathai for your help.

Paul.
Title: Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
Post by: dathai on Wednesday 25 February 15 17:19 GMT (UK)
 I would say the fact that it's on the Archives you should be able to view it .
Title: Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
Post by: aghadowey on Wednesday 25 February 15 17:25 GMT (UK)
Some documents/files may need to be ordered ahead of time depending on their location in the building or if off site so probably best to inquire before planning a trip.