Looking for information on James Sloan, born Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland in 1846

[Bill Sloan]

Hello - I am looking for information on my paternal great grandfather, James Sloan. He was born in County Wicklow in 1846 or 1847. He married Margaret (maiden name unknown) who was born in Ayr, Scotland in 1853 +/-. He had three children William David (born 1879), Sarah Anne (born 1880) and also known by "Annie") and Margaret Elizabeth (born 1887) and also known by "Maggie"). The three children were all born in County Wicklow. I believe that they were baptised in St. Paul's Church (Church of Ireland), Bray, County Wicklow. My understanding is that these baptismal records have survived. I am looking for a location for these baptismal records. they hopefully will provide more information on their parents, James and Margaret.

Other related family names that I am searching for information for are John McIlroy (born approx. 1860) who married Frances Jane (born 1871) - maiden name unknown. I believe Frances was the daughter of Abraham and Frances Pratt. I am also looking for information on Peter Dewar (born 1847) who married Margaret (born 1852) - maiden name unknown.

Thanks for any information anyone might be able to provide.

[BallyaltikilliganG]

Hi Bill, I think it may dissappoint you for awhile but you may have a muddle going on. The only Bray I could find in Ireland is Bray in Bray civil parish is located at the north east of Co. Wicklow and on the border with Co. Dublin. The civil parish is in the Poor Law Union/Civil Registration district of Rathdown. So suddenly St Pauls would become
Saint Paul's Church, Main Street, Bray, County Wicklow. there are appaently two one church of ireland, the other catholic in the same street.   so you could consider switching to Rootschat Wicklow board perhaps if i am correct.
good luck anyway

[BallyaltikilliganG]

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie try it for SLOAN in 1901 in bray town its the the luck of the irish alright
Bally G

[Bill Sloan]

Hi - thanks very much for the reply. Yes, I would be looking for parish records from the Church of Ireland St. Paul's in Bray, County Wilklow. If I understand you, that would be in the civil parish of Rathdown. Thank you for that information.

[Bill Sloan]

 Hi BallyaltikilliganG - Yes, I have checked the 1901 and 1911 census records and can locate James and his family in the census records.  Thank you for making sure I was aware of those records. What I am trying to do now is find any information or documents (e.g. the baptismal records for James Sloan's children recorded in the St. Paul's Church of Ireland baptismal records might give me James' wife's maiden name) that might lead me farther back. I am really trying to find more information on James and his wife Margaret.

[Bill Sloan]

Hi - I have changed the posting slightly to clarify it. I am looking for information on James, who I believe was born in County Down AND I am looking for baptismal records for his children, who were born in County Wicklow. Apologies for the confusion.

[Sinann]

All the children would have birth Certs, that would give you their mother's surname.
These look likely
Margaret Sloane 1887 Rathdown
http://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/49f4d62887954
Sarah Sloan 1880 Rathdown http://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/1b60cc3752073
And Sarah Sloane 1880 http://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/4514233764889
I couldn't find a William in Rathdown but there is a David 1879 http://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/e8abdd3826559

Photo copy's of Certs cost €4
http://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/civil-records/help/i-want-to-get-a-copy-of-a-certificate-what-do-i-do

[Sinann]

This appears to be James in 1911
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Wicklow/Bray_No__2/Balances_Lane/891542/
His wife has died
There is a death in 1908 of a Margaret Sloan age 56 Rathdown
http://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details-civil/559e6212809283

[Bill Sloan]

Hi Sinann - thank you for the reply. I will definitely apply for copies of the civil birth records for the three children.  There are differences in the names (Annie and David seem to be listed by their middle names) and the dates (by a year) but I agree these are probably them. I will still pursue the baptismal records angle, just to have a copy of the documents, but the civil records should give me their mother's maiden name.  I will also get a copy of Margaret's death certificate.  I was able to find a reference to James' death in 1907. Thanks again. This is turning out to be a fascinating - if slightly daunting - search.