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Looking for any info on McKeegan/McArdle. Thomas McKeegan and Bridget McArdle were married in November 1860 at Ballyhaise. They lived in Butlersbridge area possibly Tullybuck in Upper Loughtee. Parents of Thomas born 1830 were Patrick McKeegan and Alice Rolands. Bridget born 1840 parents were Philip McArdle and Annie O'Connell.

Tuesday 7th Jun 2016, 08:57AM

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  • Vonny:

    Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

    I located three baptismal records on Roots Ireland but the first of the three is questionable because of the townland and the maiden name was shown as Keegan. The 1867 and 1871 records look valid.

    I checked the 1901 census for Butlersbridge and did not see any McKeegan families.

    Here is a link to the parish register  http://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0814

    Roger McDonnell

     

    Name:Mary KeeganDate of Birth:
    Date of Baptism:25-Aug-1861Address:KilconnyParish/District:DRUMLANEGender:FemaleCountyCo. Cavan
    Denomination:Roman Catholic
    Father:Thomas KeeganMother:Bridget KeeganOccupation:
    Sponsor 1 /
    Informant 1:John FitzpatrickSponsor 2 /
    Informant 2:Mary Fitzpatrick

    Name:Patrick McKeeganDate of Birth:15-Mar-1867
    Date of Baptism:17-Mar-1867Address:ButlersbridgeParish/District:CAVANGender:MaleCountyCo. Cavan
    Denomination:Roman Catholic
    Father:Thomas McKeeganMother:Bridget McCardleOccupation:
    Sponsor 1 /
    Informant 1:Philip ConnellSponsor 2 /
    Informant 2:Margaret Connell

    Name:Bridget McKeeganDate of Birth:05-Nov-1871
    Date of Baptism:06-Nov-1871Address:ButlersbridgeParish/District:CAVANGender:FemaleCountyCo. Cavan
    Denomination:Roman Catholic
    Father:Thomas McKeeganMother:Bridget McCardleOccupation:
    Sponsor 1 /
    Informant 1:Thomas ReillySponsor 2 /
    Informant 2:Kate McDonnell

     

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Tuesday 7th Jun 2016, 09:29PM
  • Wow Thanks Roger. They moved around a lot within the area Killeshandra, Belturbet Drumlane etc. My great grandfather Joseph was born 1874 at Tullybuck. They were found in Glasgow in 1875. I have their sons Patrick 1867 and Patt (John in Glasgow) 1869. Butlersbridge. Thanks for your help.

    Wednesday 8th Jun 2016, 07:52AM
  • A Dominick McKeegan from Belturbet was a godfather in 1864 for Thomas & Bridgets daughter Alice.

    Wednesday 8th Jun 2016, 10:22AM
  • Vonny:

    I saw the record for Joseph but discounted the record because of the mother's maiden name. However, now that I think about it McArdle could sound like McCarroll. See below.

    Roger

    Name:Joseph McKeegansDate of Birth:
    Date of Baptism:22-Mar-1874Address:
    Parish/District:CAVANGender:MaleCountyCo. Cavan
    Denomination:Roman Catholic
    Father:Thomas McKeegansMother:Bridget McCarrollOccupation:
    Sponsor 1 /
    Informant 1:Patrick TullySponsor 2 /
    Informant 2:Anne McCarroll

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Wednesday 8th Jun 2016, 11:52AM
  • I think Mary died as they came to Glasgow in 1875 and she was not in the 1881 Census. My Dad looked for ages for the surname Keegan to find out they were actually McKeegan. Got Thomas death after years of searching. His surname was Keegans. When I saw the original document the 's' was actually a comma. Sometimes proof readers get it wrong. Thanks again.

    Wednesday 8th Jun 2016, 05:01PM

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