Thomas Grady 1830`s

[Hogan]

Hi All

Im looking for the marriage of Thomas and Ann Grady

Thomas was born abt 1831 in Galway

Ann was born abt 1835 in Galway

so the marriage would be 1851 or after?

Our family have a tale the the Gradys dropped the O from O`Grady when they came to Liverpool. i am also told this about my Flaherty ancestors. not sure how true it is.

Many thanks.

Ant.

[Christopher]

Hi Ant,

There are three items you require when searching for Irish ancestors.

1. Denomination.
2. Parish
3. Townland.

You'll have to rely on Church records as civil registration in Ireland was not introduced until 1864. Non Catholic marriages were registered from 1845 onwards. When registration for BDMS started in 1864 some people didn't bother with the registration for a few years after that date. Keep your fingers crossed that church records still exist.

Christopher