Looking for records of Laurence Clinton, possibly of Kildare

Mary,

On the subscription site Roots Ireland, the marriage record of Edward and Anastasia as well as the birth records of their eight children are given. It sounds like you already have some of those details. Both Edward and Anastasia were from Rathangan, Kildare as stated in their marriage record. Their first born was John in 1824, and one of his baptismal sponsors was Lawrence Hyland. As their remaining seven children were born between 1830 and 1844; my guess is that your Laurence possibly took on the name of his sponsor at some point in his life. Maybe as a way to honor him?Do you think that is a possibility? I am happy to provide further details on his siblings if you would like them. 

Regards,

Carolyn,

Thank you so very much for this information! That's interesting that John Clinton's sponsor's name was Lawrence Hyland and maybe that will lead me to some other hints about my great great-grandfather. Since I have DNA connections with John Clinton, I'm thinking that I have to have a blood relationship with the family somewhere. 

My Lawrence Clinton would have been about 4-years-old when John Clinton was born, so I don't think him being a sponsor for his baptism is possible.

From Ancestry.com, I can see the other siblings' baptism information from other members' trees. I suppose I should explore all of the sponsors' names for more possible hints.

I truly appreciate your help!

Mary

Mary,

Perhaps this is your Laurence....from Roots Ireland...

Laurence Clinton, born 26 Mar 1823, RC parish Kilcock, Co. Kildare. Father is John Clinton, mother is Anne Stapleton. Sponsors are George Stapleton and Bridget Stapleton. 

Regards,

Carolyn,

It could be. The birth date certainly works and the location matches that of my DNA connections with Clintons.

Thank you!

Mary