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My GGG Mary Minihan born 1813,  Father James Minihan and Mother Margaret Geran. Which catholic church would she have been baptised? The parish is Hospital and Herbertstown. Thanks David Brown

david brown

Monday 25th Mar 2024, 10:14PM

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  • David:

    St. John the Baptist is the name of the parish. Current church goes back to 1852. This writeup indicates there was an earlier chapel on the site.

    https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/21811028/catholic-church-of-saint-john-the-baptist-kilnalun-hospital-limerick

    Roger McDonnell

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Monday 25th Mar 2024, 11:20PM
  • Hi Roger

     

    This is very helpful!!! Would this Church still have the baptismal records from 1813?

    Thanks

    David

    david brown

    Saturday 30th Mar 2024, 03:56PM
  • David:

    The current church should have the books covering 1813. Here is a link https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000632730#page/22/mode/1up      to the actual page containing the record for Mary Minahan (right hand side). She had at least three siblings: Margaret 1814 Ellen 1817 Patrick 1820

    Roger

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Sunday 31st Mar 2024, 01:24PM
  • Roger, this is fantastic!!! I am planning a trip to Ireland in July, so I cant wait to visit the St Johns Church. Thanks so much for your assistance!!! You are the best!

     

    Regards

    David 

     

    david brown

    Monday 1st Apr 2024, 02:32AM
  • Hi Roger

    Would you be able to find the baptismal record or marriage record for James Minihan and Margaret Geran, they are  listed at the parents of Mary Minihan and siblings. 

    Thanks

    David

    david brown

    Wednesday 3rd Apr 2024, 06:00PM
  • David:

    Hospital RC records start in 1810 and marriages in 1812. I searched on the subscription site Roots Ireland and did not find a marriage record for James and Margaret. There were no Margaret Geran baptismal records anywhere in Co. Limerick in the late 1700s. There were three James Minahan baptismal records in 1776 1778 1784. The church was St. Mary's in Limerick city/ No way to confirm if one of these records is for your ancestor.

    Roger

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Wednesday 3rd Apr 2024, 11:08PM

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