Morning Nancy Thank you for your reply. I have looked at photocopies of the LDS film and as I said the two internet sites. When I find some data for the first time I think "OH", the next time I think "That is interesting", the third time it's "are we must have something here " In this case I feel that I need to know that the data, whilst coming from the same source [ the parish register}, was interpreted by different people and not just a direct copy . For example UK GRO BMD records and the LOCAL registration records whilst being the same data are from two different sources and processed by different people. Again thank you for your help regards Peter Collins Cheltenham UK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-MAYO] Accuracy of records on the internet > If possible why don't you get the LDS film?

Peter, I don't have your original e-mail but remember birth registration didn't start until 1864 and it didn't catch on at once. Also, no site has everything. For example, familysearch.org has the civil registration indexes (most of them) but few baptisms. Rootsireland.ie has many more baptisms, but not in all counties. Diane

I would assume different sources used different transcribers. Diane

Good evening all, I hope that someone may help answer the problem that I have I have a COLLINS family from Mayo covering the dates 1854 till 1863. The records have been transcribed from the parish records on an LDS film. To say that the writing was not of the best would be an understatement. I found similar regards on " IRISH FAMILY HISTORY FOUNDATION site" and "MAYO, IRELAND GENEALOGY RECORDS" The problem is that the interpretation of the hand writing with some of the dates and a name on the film do not agree with that of the internet. While I appreciate the problem with hand written records; The question is "Would the transcription on the two internet site be done by TWO different people; Or would one site have copied the data of the other site and the transcription was done by ONE person"? The data on both sites are the same, Do I accept that data is correct and the LDS transcriptions are incorrect? Any help or advice would be appreciated CARA While I know you do not normally deal with Co Mayo, I appreciate your vast knowledge with Family History. I am also not sure which is your correct E mail address so I am sending to both. Hope I am not causing you any problems. I look forward to your comments Regards to all Peter Collins Cheltenham UK

Michael Collins was born 29 Sept 1854 John Collins was born 29 Jun 1858 Patrick Collins was born 3 July 1860 Catherine Collins was born 17 Dec 1863 All were born in the Castelbarna area of Co Mayo Their father was THOMAS COLLINS. I would like to find what was the profession of the father. This would help me to confirm I have the correct family How and /or where do I look for this information. Any help or advice would be appreciated Regards Peter Collins Cheltenham UK

Their baptisms are on rootsireland.ie, but Catherine's civil birth registration, which would show her father's profession, doesn't appear on familysearch. Diane

If possible why don't you get the LDS film? Anyone looking at the filmed records could have a different interpretation of what it says. If you look and compare it to your research you can weigh what is correct or not. Someone did that in the Irish Family History Foundation and in any other database online, it is all about interpretation. Also what LDS transcriptions? Nancy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter and Joan Collins Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 1:49 PM To: Famhist MAYO Cc: Cara_Links; Cara_Links Subject: [IRL-MAYO] Accuracy of records on the internet Good evening all, I hope that someone may help answer the problem that I have I have a COLLINS family from Mayo covering the dates 1854 till 1863. The records have been transcribed from the parish records on an LDS film. To say that the writing was not of the best would be an understatement. I found similar regards on " IRISH FAMILY HISTORY FOUNDATION site" and "MAYO, IRELAND GENEALOGY RECORDS" The problem is that the interpretation of the hand writing with some of the dates and a name on the film do not agree with that of the internet. While I appreciate the problem with hand written records; The question is "Would the transcription on the two internet site be done by TWO different people; Or would one site have copied the data of the other site and the transcription was done by ONE person"? The data on both sites are the same, Do I accept that data is correct and the LDS transcriptions are incorrect? Any help or advice would be appreciated CARA While I know you do not normally deal with Co Mayo, I appreciate your vast knowledge with Family History. I am also not sure which is your correct E mail address so I am sending to both. Hope I am not causing you any problems. I look forward to your comments Regards to all Peter Collins Cheltenham UK ------------------------------- 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cathycarley_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8479.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gday Shane:) Thanks for your reply Think they were Roman Catholic we have an Actual Birth Date for William James Larkin 9 june 1854 according to railway records here but no place of birth, All we have is father is James Larkin and We think his parents are James Larkin and Susan Considine One of his Daughters was Named Susan and another Daughter had Middle Name of CONSIDINE So we think we maybe on right Track that his parents were indeed James Larkin and Susan Considine but wondered if william was born in ireland somewhere as cant find his birth in aus anywhere or on freebmd in england regards Cathy:) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shanew147 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8479.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would think Castleban is probably a typo for Castlebar, which is the name of a town in Co. Mayo. To search for earlier records for your Larkin family, you would need to check for parish records - were your Larkin's RC or Church of Ireland ? Shane Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cathycarley_1 Surnames: LARKIN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8479/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gday:) Looking for info please on James LARKIN born circa 1829 Castleban Co Mayo , married a Susan nee Considine in 1849 in York..on 1851 was listed as a Soldier in Brompton Baracks Kent with Wife Susan Have not been able to find them on Later Censuses We think had a son William James Larkin born 1854 but No idea where He married in South Australia in 1881 Is anyone researching this family Please or can help with Info Thanks Regards Cathy:) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Nollaig Shona Dhuit!!! A heartfelt very Merry Christmas in Irish to all my Mayo board friends!!! My gift to you is a few meditative minutes to listen to a gorgeous, ethereal version of "Silent Night" (Oíche Chiúin) sung by Enya in the tongue ofour Irish ancestors. Enjoy!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ThedzFKdM&feature=fvwp&NR=1 (Feel free to skip the ad. lol) Enya - Silent Night www.youtube.com Music video for the Christmas standard 'Silent Night' off the 1999 album "Across the Bridge of Hope".

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathy_james Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/1559.4.1.1.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: derryad? james? Got that from Griffith's valuation - no other info. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathy_james Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/1559.4.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: derryad? james? Got that from Griffith's valuation - no other info. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DianeCulhane46 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8478.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are no Delmartins in the 1901 or 1911 Irish census, and none on the Ellis Island site, so the name must have changed. There's a Michael John Durkin, age 3, in Kilgarvin district of Mayo in 1911. Might be yours. Diane Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: boniface1959 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8424.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: boniface1959 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8478/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Somehow related, on the 1930 US Census Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. Durkins were from County Mayo, John Durkin is listed as living there also. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Mickeyderrig Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/1844.2.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have any info on the Judy/Julia Derrig branch? I have a Derrig line that ended up in St. Louis, MO. Bridget Collins Derrig (widow of Michael Derrig born 1805, died 1885 in Ontario Canada) immigrated from Canada to St. Louis and died there in 1899. She had several children who moved with her and died there (John, Catherine, James, Martin, and Mary). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi Diane, Thanks, I was assuming something like this, but was unsure. Thanks for the info about Lacken RC Parish, that I didn't know. Cheers, John -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ext [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 5:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IRL-MAYO] Cashel townland in Kilcummin It was not unusual for a tenant to lease multiple plots of land singly or with others. Note that five Cunninghams leased land in the townland but only two leased houses--John Sr. and Peter. James leased one of his plots with Peter, so I'd guess Peter was his father or older brother. Only Peter and John Sr. leased houses, so I'd also guess James lived with Peter at the time of the Valuation. I also often find the maps hard to read. Perhaps someone else can help with the numbering question. Kilcummin civil parish is part of Lacken Catholic parish, so that's where you should look for baptisms and marriages. Diane ------------------------------- 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AnnetteCode Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8475.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You could try either of these, sometimes although rarely you may find the Tithes. www.censusfinder.com United Kingdom Ireland County www.igp-web.com County The only resource is Ancestry.com under their Irish roots collection. Information is limited, county, date, name, no property description. It helps though. Annette Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

It was not unusual for a tenant to lease multiple plots of land singly or with others. Note that five Cunninghams leased land in the townland but only two leased houses--John Sr. and Peter. James leased one of his plots with Peter, so I'd guess Peter was his father or older brother. Only Peter and John Sr. leased houses, so I'd also guess James lived with Peter at the time of the Valuation. I also often find the maps hard to read. Perhaps someone else can help with the numbering question. Kilcummin civil parish is part of Lacken Catholic parish, so that's where you should look for baptisms and marriages. Diane