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McCormack’s
« on: Monday 04 October 21 20:36 BST (UK) »
I’m looking for information on Caroline and Gus McCormack who were born around 1890 (could be earlier).

All I know is that they came from a circus family, they did shows around Ireland where they would show perform a play then offer stuff like fortune tellings after. I was told these were called sittup shows but can’t find anything about that. Gus had 4 brothers, one of which joined the Duffy’s circus. They had a child called Violet around 1925 on the road who then married John Whittle who was also from County Waterford and came from a fishing family.

Any information is greatly appreciated

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Re: McCormack’s
« Reply #1 on: Monday 04 October 21 23:01 BST (UK) »
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Re: McCormack’s
« Reply #2 on: Monday 04 October 21 23:15 BST (UK) »
Sorry, i forgot to mention. If you are unfamiliar with the site Irish genealogy, you just have to prove you are not a robot and sign in.

A child here - Augustus born 1909. Caroline’s name shown as Moyne.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1910/01580/1636476.pdf

He is not with his parents in 1911 so perhaps a death?

Sarah Ann Elizabeth mmn Mayon b 1911
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1912/01500/1609518.pdf
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Re: McCormack’s
« Reply #3 on: Monday 04 October 21 23:48 BST (UK) »
An article here mentions a marriage of James McCormick.
https://censusconnections.ie/the-circus-is-coming-to-town/

Here it is - perhaps a brother to Augustus
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1915/09806/5560397.pdf

Going back to Gus and Caroline, the census shows her born in England.

There is a baptism:
3rd June 1888, Prescot, Lancashire
Caroline Mahon born 21st May 188
Parents Edward Mahon, a travelling showman and Annie.
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Re: McCormack’s
« Reply #4 on: Monday 04 October 21 23:54 BST (UK) »
I can’t see a marriage to John Whittle but here is a Violet McCormick/James McCormick marriage - both circus artists
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1940/08849/5200186.pdf

Her father is Frederick though.
There might be a large family of McCormicks in the circus trade.
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Re: McCormack’s
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 05 October 21 07:42 BST (UK) »
Quote from: heywood on Monday 04 October 21 23:54 BST (UK)
I can’t see a marriage to John Whittle but here is a Violet McCormick/James McCormick marriage - both circus artists
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1940/08849/5200186.pdf

Her father is Frederick though.
There might be a large family of McCormicks in the circus trade.

McCormacks were a massive show family, and I don’t think James McCormack is relevant, Id have to ask. She definitely became a Whittle because my great uncle and his siblings are Whittle’s.

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Re: McCormack’s
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 05 October 21 07:46 BST (UK) »
Quote from: heywood on Monday 04 October 21 23:01 BST (UK)
Could this be your couple? Augustus McCormick and Caroline Mayon

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1909/10019/5644292.pdf

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1911 census
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/King_s_Co_/Edenderry_Rural/Drumcooly/554682/

I think so! He told me the name Mayon was familiar to him but couldn’t remember why but told me to research it, but here it is!

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Re: McCormack’s
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 05 October 21 08:02 BST (UK) »
Researching: Cuthbertson – Co. Derry, Scotland & Australia; Hunter – Co. Derry; Jackson – Co. Derry, Scotland & Canada; Scott – Co. Derry; Neilly – Co. Antrim & USA; McCurdy – Co. Antrim; Nixon – Co. Cavan, Co. Donegal, Canada & USA; Ryan & Noble – Co. Sligo

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Re: McCormack’s
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 05 October 21 08:03 BST (UK) »
Quote from: Kiltaglassan on Tuesday 05 October 21 08:02 BST (UK)

They're moving all over the country.

Augustus born 1915 - Athy S.R.D.   MMN Mayon
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1915/01359/1560476.pdf

Emmeline born 1916 - Strokestown S.R.D.   MMN Mayon
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1916/01327/1548059.pdf

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1915 is too old as their daughter Violet was born around 1925. But yes, they travelled and were constantly on the road making it so hard to find anything about them :(
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