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Yes thanks I have the certificate somewhere but I need more information on the Moffitt family

Bill

Hi rajadar

Thanks for your reply and we do appear to be connected

My mother Mary was born in 1912 or 1913 and was I believe Sonny's sister.   I met a Sonny Collier on many occasions in the early 50's when brought to Bagenalstown as a child on holidays.  It was either Sonny or Willie who often picked us up at the station in an old van with only two seats in the front. Two of us, myself and Dad would travel in the back at high speed.  Great fun for me! 

I think either Sonny or Willie went to Manchester to live.

Years ago I also met a couple from Bagenalstown named Kavanagh who knew the family.  They apparently lived quite close.

This is good news and I'd love to hear from you again.  we both have some interesting material.

Regards

Bill

Richard Collier married Catherine (Kate) Perrot from Kilkenny about 1892.
They lived in Ballinkillen, Bagenalstown where they had a large family.

Would love to hear from anyone with information.  Thanks,  Bill   

Hello Jaylay

Family history centres (FHCs) are part of the Mormon church and provide access to transcriptions of genealogical records from around the world including Ireland.  They are not the same as genealogy centres (GCs) that are found in most counties around Ireland.  There are drawbacks with both.

GCs search records/copies/transcriptions of selected material relating to the county or specific area in which they are situated.  They are operated as a business and charge disproportionate fees.  They do not provide access to material for visitors and have attracted much controversy.  The fact that they have differing names also causes confusion.

The South Mayo Family Research Centre, in Main St. Ballinrobe is a genealogy centre  but is particularly helpful and efficient as you discovered.  Unfortunately, not all centres are like this and family historians are advised to consider all options available to them.

I hope this helps you

Good Luck

Bills