Apologies again Frances. You're so kind. You're quite right. It was 1894. Mary's parents are Patrick Mansfield and Frances (Fanny McCarthy). Patrick died in 1886 and Frances died in 1894 (same quarter as Mary gave birth). Mary also has a sister Margaret who died aged 18 in 1874. Mary also had two brothers, Michael and Jeremiah. We dint have any adoption papers for John Mansfield though. But he was living as Lynch in both the 1901 and 1911 census.
Cant see John in 1901 but is this him in 1911 in Rostellan as a Boarder with Michael & Ellen Lynch. Their marriage Michael Lynch & Ellen Prendeville Fathers James Lynch & Denis Prendeville. Their addresses given as East Ferry Midleton 1st August 1897.
Do you have Jeremiahs details - Marriage in Ballintotis Church 14th Feb 1882 to Margaret Ryan.
Fathers are Patrick Mansfield & James Ryan. They are on 1901 & 1911 Censuses living in Broomfield West Midleton. Havent uncovered any documented burials for the families pre 1950s. In those times not every family could afford a gravestone . Will keep digging. Frances
Well, I've finally found my way back here. I've been doing so much research that I'd forgotten all of the websites I was using.
Frances, are you still able to put your hands on the marriage information for Michael Lynch and Ellen Prenderville (Fathers' names James Lynch and Denis Prenderville)? I can't for the life of me find their marriage details. My dad is now 92 and this family mystery is keeping him engaged.
Many many thanks
Jane