Hello Fellow Sufferers!
I am trying to ascertain my gg grandfather's point of origin in Ireland. Patrick McDonald (b. 1843-'47, depending upon which record is referenced), and lived in Fall River, Mass. between c. 1864-1890. (he died 3 Jun, 1890). He married Anna O'Brien. I am not sure if they were married in Ireland or Fall River. Her parents were listed as John and Catherine on Record of Death. She made have had a brother, Edward, as he is named as sponsor for their son in baptism record.
Anna died in 18881, and Patrick remarried to Eliza Cavanaugh in '87. Per the record for this 2nd marriage, his parents were Thomas and Sarah. They are also named as his parents on record of death.
I tracked down a naturalization record on familysearch which looks promising. It states his place of birth as Co. Carlow. No parish or townland mentioned.
I also believe Patrick was Catholic. He was a prominent member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Fall River.
According to rootsireland, Co. Carlow has many church records ready to go online, they just haven't pulled the trigger yet. I am hopeful that someone may have info on Thomas McDonald, his wife, Sarah (nee unknown), Patrick McDonald, and his wife, Anna O'Brien.
I would greatly appreciate any leads.
Thanks!
Steve