Mary Ann FRYER b. 1831 Boyle, Ireland

[Treemaker]

Having just discovered my 3 x gt grandmother was Irish, I suddenly find myself not able to progress any further.

I know she was born about 1831 in Boyle, Ireland. I have her in the UK census from 1851 onwards in various places but eventually settling in Liversedge, Yorkshire.

I also know from her second marriage that her father was called Michael and he was described as a stonemason.

Am I likely to find anything further on her from any Irish records? Any help, guidance or assistance would be greatfully received!

Thank you
Martin

[Ticker]

Hi Martin

Sorry we haven't been able to help you so far on this one.

Have you had a look at all the usual general resources I tend to suggest? 

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,83852.0.html

You could also look at these Roscommon specific sites which may help.

ROSCOMMON CENSUS

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,42087.0.html

DIRECTORIES

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,8544.0.html

GRIFFITHS VALUATION

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,8545.0.html

ROSCOMMON INSTITUTIONS

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,745.0.html

Perhaps you would like to have a look at these resources to see if there is anything that might help you.

Please come back with any further queries or to let us know how you get on.

Best wishes

Ticker

[Christopher]

Hello Martin,

There are three items you require when searching for Irish ancestors.

1. Denomination.
2. Parish
3. Townland.

You'll have to rely on Church records as civil registration in Ireland was not introduced until 1864. Non Catholic marriages were registered from 1845 onwards. When registration for BDMS started in 1864 some people didn't bother with the registration for a few years after that date. Keep your fingers crossed that church records still exist.

Christopher