In a message dated 2/19/2009 11:08:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: This is a problem we all have for our Irish research unless we have something definite about where they came from. I found a reference to a marriage of my g greats who married at Gort 17 March 1855, Thomas Cahill to Sarah Skehill according to the Catholic Church register. It said he was from Adrahan but nothing for Sarah. I hire the relevant LDS films for both Parishes, but could not find anything prior to their wedding as earlier books were missing for different reasons. Then I found a reference to a sister of Thomas, a Mary Cahill who married an Edward O'Brien at Castle Daly, again same story parish registers did not cover earler period, then when Mary died her husband said she was born at Peterswell, again cannot find any references on Parish films, early books missing. Thomas's parents according to Immigration film to Moreton Bay Qld said Patrick Cahill and Bridget O'Loughlin. Cannot find when Edward and Mary came to Qld. Still don't know where they were born or where the parents went to. Barbar BNE QLD AUS Where we have it all at present rain, floods, and fire ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 8:16 AM Subject: [IRL-GALWAY] Griffith's Valuation question > Paddy, > > > This is a fine article; a bit lengthy, but well worth reading.? Thank > you?for posting. > > > My question is what do I do if I do not know what village, town, parish my > Catholic ancestors > were from. > > > I have DOLAN? GRIFFIN? HALL? KELLY? RICE ancestors, all believed to have > originated in > Co. Galway.? Have documented them in central and western PA, 1850 on;??but > back in > the homeland...?? it's overwhelming. > > > My guess is that these are rather common Irish surnames.? Can you suggest > how to proceed? > > > Many thanks. > > Marybeth C. > northeast Ohio > > ======================================================================== > > > > Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:40:32 +0100 > From: "Patrick Casey" <[email protected]> > Subject: [IRL-GALWAY] The Griffith's Valuation > > > In addition to being a census substitute, the Griffith's valuation can > provide family history clues which cannot be found in a census (see > www.leitrim-roscommon.com/GRIFFITH/Griffiths.PDF , an excellent primer on > the Griffith's valuation and strongly recommended reading for anyone > scanning the Griffith's tables). > > Paddy > > > -----Original Message----- > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.0/1959 - Release Date: 02/18/09 20:55:00 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Parush records for Peterswell can be found under and at the church at Kilbeacanty - even today the parish priest serves both Peterswell, and Kilbeacanty. Here is the web link which gives info on the church - _http://www.catholicireland.net/parishes/parishdetails.php?ID=618_ (http://www.catholicireland.net/parishes/parishdetails.php?ID=618) LDS has several films that would be of interest to you for birth and marriages, but also look at the one for Land Valuations - i did and was able to locate my family's property on a map I purchased and also to see the neighbors and the chain of ownership for the properties. The RC church is St Columba - it is across the street from the Old Kilbeacanty Cemetery - look on Find A Grave (_www.findagrave.com_ (http://www.findagrave.com) ) as i have enetered a few graves from this cemetery on that site - I have spoken to Fr Callanan on several occasions and found him to be very helpful. He was also very cordial and helpful to my cousin when she visited the church and cemetery. Hope this helps... Regards Linda FYI - my Irish family names: Concannon, Holland, Mullins, Lally, Broderick, Moylan **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62)