Hello,
I'm hoping that I can get some help in finding out more about the family of my great-grandmother Catherine Finn (nee Jordan). According to Killeedy parish registers Catherine was baptised June, 1875, in Ashford to parents John Jordan and Bridget Casey.
This couple were married in the chapel of Ashord, Broadford, October 31st, 1870 and had 6 children in Ashford - of which my great-grandmother was the 3rd:
Eliza b. 1872 (married John Carroll); Cornelius/Con b. 1873 (married Hannah Shaughnessy); Mary b. 1877 (married Michael Harte); Margaret b. 1879 (married Jeremiah Geary and Garrett Hayes) and Johanna/Hannah b. 1879.
John Jordan had two children by his first wife Catherine Roche (who appears to have died in childbirth in Gortnaclohy, Broadford in 1869) also in Ashford:
James b. 1865 (married Catherine Linehan) and Ellen b. 1867 (married John Bruce).
John Jordan himself was born about 1836 in Broadford to James Jordan (a sexton) and possibly an Ellen Browne.
Bridget Casey was born about 1842 in Ashford to Thomas Casey (a weaver) and possibly to mother with the surname Shaughnessy (though not sure).
John and Bridget moved to Milford whilst my great-grandmother and family were young and show up in the 1901 and 1911 census there, as do most of their children
It was also said my great-grandmother went to the workhouse for a short time (may have been while having a baby out of wedlock - my grandmother's sister around 1902). I know no more of this.
Again if anyone can help me find information particularly further back on the family of John Jordan, and Bridget Casey (there may be descendants of these families living in the Ashford area), I would be very grateful.
Many thanks,
Edward Fitzpatrick,
Shropshire
Edward Fitzpatrick
Monday 3rd Jun 2013, 10:22PMMessage Board Replies
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Hi Edward,
Thank you for your message.
I have forwarded it on to one of our volunteers who hopefully may be able to assist or advise you.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
Wednesday 26th Jun 2013, 09:40AM -
Hi Emma,
Many thanks for fowarding on my message; I am grateful for any help on my family search.
Just to add - my grandmother is buried with my gr-grandmother Kathleen Finn at Killeedy cemetery. I have been to this grave a couple of times but as I live in Shropshire - it's not easy! I believe there are other Jordan relatives buried in this same area.
Many thanks again,
Kind Regards,
Edward Fitzpatrick
Edward Fitzpatrick
Thursday 27th Jun 2013, 12:51PM -
I can confirm that John Jordan married a Bridget Casey in 1870 in Killeedy RC parish.
And that John Jordan's father James Jordan married Ellen Browne in 1835.
It also appears that they had four children.
Your John Jordan born in 1836, William Jordan born in 1838, Bridget Jordan born in 1844, and Mary Jordan born in 1848.
The following link lists all Jordans in County Limerick from Griffiths Valuation.There are three James Jordans listed. Two in Killeedy and one in Ballingarry.
Should I locate more information I will post it.
Wednesday 14th Aug 2013, 12:51PM -
Many thanks for finding the information you have about my John and James Jordan.
I had looked over the Griffiths Valuations concerned before and it's certain my James is one of those you list.
I look forward to anything else you may be able to find in the future.
Many thanks again.
Edward
Edward Fitzpatrick
Wednesday 14th Aug 2013, 08:13PM -
Dear Edward
Could you please email me at cdoyle@irelandxo.com in relation to some further info about your Casey ancestors
Best wsihes
Clare Doyle
Genealogy Support
Monday 19th May 2014, 11:52AM -
Edward
My 2x Great Grandmother Mary Jordan married Patrick Furlong on 12.2.1887 in Ashford Church. She is noted on the record as being from Gurtnaclogha and her father was William Jordan who was a shoemaker and deceased at the time of their marriage.
I presume my 2x Great Grandmother is related to your ancestor. I'd love to share what information we have. Please email me at gillanemurphy2012@gmail.com.
Caroline Murphy
Caroline Murphy
Monday 6th Jul 2020, 07:19AM -
Elizabeth Jordan is my great-great grandmother, great to find more information! Her son, Daniel Carroll married Julia Sullivan in Milford 18.6.1918 and their daughter Elizabeth Carroll b 18.6.1929 in Liscarroll was my grandmother.
LizOR
Sunday 22nd Nov 2020, 11:34PM -
Hi Edward.
Please contact me at (tamerkine589@yahoo.ie) i may be able to Help you with your research.
John.
oconnelljohn1
Monday 23rd Nov 2020, 09:47AM -
Hi LizOR,
I am replying here to thank you for getting in touch.
Very interesting; so your Grandmother Elizabeth Carroll married Mr Fitzgerald?
I am in touch with some cousins from your Carroll branch.Regards,
Edward
Edward Fitzpatrick
Wednesday 25th Nov 2020, 11:44PM -
My grandmother Elizabeth Carroll married Joseph O Rourke of Kildare, I believe your Elizabeth Carroll may be a cousin of my grandmother?
LizOR
Thursday 26th Nov 2020, 04:11AM -
Very interesting.
My great-grandmother Catherine Jordan Finn was a sister to your great-great grandmother Eliza Carroll.
My grandmother..Catherine's daughter Bridget Finn married her first cousin William.Fitzpatrick.
Bridget have been a first cousin to your Daniel Carroll.
EdwardEdward Fitzpatrick
Thursday 26th Nov 2020, 11:25PM -
Sorry yes the Eliza Carroll I was talking about was would be a first cousin to your grandmother..she would was the daughter of Patrick Carroll (must check).
Edward Fitzpatrick
Friday 27th Nov 2020, 12:17PM -
If you want to contact me directly, you can get me on shropslad35@gmail.com
Edward
Edward Fitzpatrick
Friday 27th Nov 2020, 09:58PM