There is an entry for Melia listed in the 1833 Tithe Applotment records for St. Peters Civil parish. See LDS film 256684 or National library Ireland Tithe Applotment film 90 - 25/55. The state library in Queensland have the National library film.
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Don’t be set on the surname spelling. Remember clerks wrote down what they heard.
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In 1898 the following Townlands in St. Peters Civil parish transferred to County Westmeath:
Athlone and Bigmeadow
Canal and Banks
Ranelagh
Bellaugh (part only)
Bogganfin (part only)
Doovoge (part only)
Monksland (part only)
For Athlone Catholic parish records 1789 -1880 see LDS films 989750 & 989754.
See also St.Mary's Parish, Athlone Co. Westmeath, 1813-1984 LDS films 1279225 & 1279226
Do you know the names of Michael’s parents?
The LDS British Isles Vital Records set of 16 CDs lists the following birth:
MELIA, Elizabeth, Christening, Christening Date: 17 Dec 1831
Recorded in Athlone and Drum Catholic Parish, Roscommon, Ireland
Father: Andreae MELIA, Mother: Mariae KEARNEY
Source: FHL Film 989750.
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For a map of Athlone & Drum Catholic parish visit
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/athloneRC.html For a map of St. Peters Civil parish visit
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/st_peters.htmlJohn
www.roscommon.info