I have very little information on my ancestor John Carroll, born approximately 1810 in Ireland and his wife Mary Ann Burns, born approximately 1830 in Ireland. I've always been told they were from County Cork. The interesting thing is, they just seem to have appeared in Illinois around 1840 - I cannot find any record of where they arrived or when. They had one and possibly two children, my great grandfather James William (1869-1941) and possibly Edward (1865-?).
No family members have any info, and I'm sure they were not wealthy people, as James William was not. I wish I had more information! Any help?
Thursday 25th Oct 2012, 01:12AM
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Hi
Remember to post as much information as you can regarding the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.
Some sites which may be of help to you are:
http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/default.h…
http://www.corkarchives.ie/genealogy/
http://www.cork-guide.ie/genealogy.html
For professional assistance you might try contacting one of the following:
Cork City Ancestral Project,
c/o County Library,
Farranlea Road,
Cork City.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4346435
Email: corkancestry@ireland.comMallow Heritage Centre,
27-28 Bank Place,
Mallow,
County Cork.
Tel: +353 (0)22 50302
Fax: +353 (0)22 20276
Email: mallowhc@eircom.net
Website: http://mallowheritagecentre.comPlease make sure you link anyone else in your family who is interested in their Irish heritage to our site - and indeed anyone else you know of Irish heritage.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
Ireland Reaching Out
Thursday 22nd Nov 2012, 10:44AM