looking for Dwyer

Hi,

Thank you for your message.

Do you have any more information on Thomas or Anne that you could share? Of particular importance is a specific placename in Kildare. Most Irish record sources- parish records, land records, census records- are based on specific locations. Do you have any documentation that mentions a townland/parish/village or town?

Do you know much about their emigration to England? Immigration records can sometimes be a good place to find information-and perhaps even an exact place of origin. For immigration records in England, check the UK National Archives here:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/

Do you know the names of either of their parents? You may be able to find them in Griffith's Valuation. This was a property survey that was carried out between 1848 and 1864. Although it doesn't offer any genealogical information it can be used to tie a person to a specific place. You can search the Valuation here:

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/ 

Once you have a parish name, you can then search in the Church records for information.

Some other websites which may help you are:

The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/

The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx

The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm

Family Search: https://familysearch.org/  

Genealogy Links:  http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/kildare/index.htmlI 

I hope that this helps. Remember to post any new information that you find. 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.

Kind regards,

Genealogy Support