I have traced my family tree back to Sarah McNelley born c1839 in Newport. I suspect her father was Walter McNelley born c1810 and her mother Sarah ? born c1820. She had a sister Jane born c1840 born in Ireland.
I'd like to find out more about them before they arrived in England (1840 - 1850) - does anyone know if the newport records exist or will this be the end of my search? I'd be looking for baptism records or marriage of Walter to Sarah pre 1839.
The spelling of the name differs in the english census records so I can't be sure whether I'm looking for McNelley/McNelly/McNally which adds to the problem. Any offers of help or guidance would be appreciated.
