William Walsh born 14 Jun 1827 Co.Galway, Arrived in America in 1849. Married Ellen Reed 8 Oct 1855 in Illinois, USA. Children; Mary Ellen, Margaret, Richard, Anna Bridget, Julia, Winnifred, Rose, and Katherine. Died, 18 Jan 1911, McGregor,Iowa, USA. Any information on this family or individuals, like parish name would be appreciated.
Wednesday 11th Jul 2012, 10:20PM
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Hi Sandra, guess this would be a surprise, I have been asked to look at old queries that were not answered, we rely on church records at this remove and some exist other not so and others with gaps so with out a parent it is a shot in the dary even if you find one, I found only one in 1827 mother Elanore Mullowney father Edward but this infant obviously died as the same parents had another William in 1829. There are 8 hits 1827 +/- 3 years none on the date or close to it you give for a birthday. Walsh is a common name and I believe there are no records wIth not all parishes having records at that remove and even those that do have gaps.
You could try some of the Galway Genealogy groups on Facebook, they are private so apply to join but if there are no records you will not make headway. You could consider DNA testing but usually everyone will be at the same brick wall.
Good Luck
Pat
Pat O Holloran, IrelandXO Volunteer
Wednesday 21st Feb 2024, 09:35PM