Margaret COYLE was born on May 10, 1830 at Smithboro, County Monaghan, Ireland. Her parents were Peter and Katherine (Clark or Clearkin) Coyle.
I was told by my uncle, Bill CLARK, that Margaret and Katherine are related to our CLARK/CLERKIN/CLEARKIN family.
Margaret was in the USA in Chicago where she married John FLANAGAN around 1857. There they had one daughter, Hannah, before moving on to Willow Springs town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. They eventually settled in California by 1870.
I would like to find out if and how Margaret and her mother, Katherine are related to my CLERKINS/CLARKS.
My GG GF was Bernard CLERKIN bn County Monaghan about 1813. He married Ann McCARN/McCARRON 6 Feb 1839 at Kilmore Parish, Monaghan, her parish. He was from Killeevan Parish. They had 3 children: Michale, Thomas and Winfred.
Bernard later married Ellen MURPHY between 1844 and 1855. They had one daughter, Mary in 1855.
Bernard, Ellen and the 4 children by both marriages emigrated to the USA in 1857.
Bernard's family, and the above Margaret (COYLE) FLANAGAN's family were both living in Willow Springs town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin in 1860.
Don Rose
Wednesday 4th Sep 2013, 06:49PM
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Hi Don,
Thank you very much for your message. I hope that someone with information makes a connection with you and helps you to prove/disprove the connection.
In the meantime, it may be an idea to contact Monaghan Genealogy to see if they can assist you. Please note however that a fee may apply. Here is their email: theomcmahon@eircom.net
Also, here are some websites that you may find useful:
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 National Archives UK ? genealogy search: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm
Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/index.htm
Irish Genealogy Tool kit: http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/
Family Search: www.familysearch.org
Monaghan People: http://www.monaghantourism.com/people.aspx
Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/monaghan/index.html
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
Monday 16th Sep 2013, 12:23PM