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[john g young]

i have tracked members of my family  Gorman / Holland  Grandon/ Horrigan back to 1871 census prior to this the only record i can trace is a wedding notice in 1855 in Cardiff.  family scuttle suggests that my irish descendents were from the Cork area  possibly Kinsale. 

Can anyone suggest how i can trace back further.  How can i make it easier o access records in Dublin without chasing shadows

[lizdb]

Hi and a warm welcome to Rootschat!

I wouldnt start worrying about Irish Records yet, until you are sure you are going to need them.

What does the 1871 census say? it would be helpful if you could give us all the details.

(Of course if that says everyone was born in Dublin, then yes, maybe you do need to think Irish!)

[rosie99]

Hi

Welcome to rootschat 

I assume that this is the 1855 marriage you are referring to

December qtr 1855 
GRANDON    John   
HORRIGAN    Mary       
Cardiff    11a   444   

Do you have a copy of this certificate

[rosie99]

Is this the family in 1881

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQHB-64P

[john g young]

both details i have   ellen grandon was my grandon

[rosie99]

Hi

Welcome to rootschat 

I assume that this is the 1855 marriage you are referring to

December qtr 1855 
GRANDON    John   
HORRIGAN    Mary       
Cardiff    11a   444   

Do you have a copy of this certificate

[Gadget]

Welcome from me too 

I noticed that there was a John Hill, 65, b. Ireland with them on the 1871.  He's described as Father in law. This could mean step father as well in those days. Have you tried to follow him up? Could Mary have been married before?

There are possible John Grandon (alts) bapt. Co Cork around the correct time  but can't be sure if any are him. If they used the trad naming convention, there isn't a Michael as father.

I think trying to get the marriage cert would be your best option.


Gadget

[Gadget]

I assume you've seen the 1891 for Mary, which does have her born Kinsale.  RG12/4393/94/27



Gadget