Hello everyone, I'm a new list member researching the surname DUFFY. I know there were many Duffy families but if anyone has a Patrick Duffy (born c. 1840) who married an Agnes Burns (born c. 1841) in their records I would love to hear from you. Three children were born in Co. Monaghan (Mary c.1860, James c. 1862, John c. 1864) before the family left Ireland to settle in N.E. England. Any help would be most welcome. Regards Margaret

Too many Duffy's to guess! Civil registration began in 1864. but your date is a guess. Both Duffy and Burns families lived in the parishes of Aghnamullen, Clontibret, and Magheross. You might guess at the gparents names by the naming paternsl. First son after father's father First daughter after father's mother Second son after mother's father Second daughter after mother's mother. Best to cover all bases in the place of death; death certificates and obits in early days often covered much detail. HTH..... Ann