Seeking information about my GGGGgrandfather, Owen J McGrath, or his wife, Honora "Nora" McAndrews. Their son, Michael Edward McGrath (1859-1931) was my GGGgrandfather. He immigrated to the United States and I would love to learn more about where he came from.
Thank you!
Emily
emheaston
Friday 20th Oct 2017, 02:33AMMessage Board Replies
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Emily:
Hello again!
The RC parish for Binghamstown is Kilmore Erris and baptismal records start in 1859 but not sure which month. The parish register indicates June 1860 https://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0752 but Roots Ireland may have some records back to 1859. I did find three baptismal records for younger siblings of Michael. The family lived in a townland called Lurgacloy which is about five kilometers south from Binghamstown. See baptismal transcriptions below. You can also find civil birht records online for free at www.irishgenealogy.ie
There were no McGraths in Lurgacloy in the 1901 census. I will check further for death records.
Roger McDonnell
Name:Owen McGrathDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:28-Mar-1869Address:LorgacloyParish/District:KILMORE ERRISGender:MaleCountyMAYO
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Owen McGrathMother:Honor McAndrewOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Michael Cawley Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Bridgt. EarlyName:Thomas McGrathDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:08-Jun-1867Address:LoragacloyParish/District:KILMORE ERRISGender:MaleCountyMAYO
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Owen McGrathMother:Honor McAndrewOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Frank Geraghty Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Mary O'DonnellName:Bridgt. McGrathDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:23-Oct-1864Address:LisoghelryParish/District:KILMORE ERRISGender:FemaleCountyMAYO
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Owen McGrathMother:Honor McAndrewOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Lauce. Gerathty Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Mary O'DonnellCastlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Emily:
Below is a transcription of Honora's death record. The townland would be Knockshanbo in Kilmore parish. I did not locate a record for Owen.
Roger
Name:HonorMcGrathDate of Death:28-Jan-1885
Age:75Parish / District:BELMULLET DISTRICTAddress:KnockshamboCounty:MAYOStatus:Widow (Female)Denomination:Roman CatholicOccupation:FARMERS WIDOWSex:Female
Relationship:Daughter In LawParish:
Name:Margaret NallenCounty:
Address:KnockshamboCastlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Wow!! Roger, this is remarkable!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me. I truly appreciate it!!!
Emily
emheaston