> Hello to all, > > I am a new subscriber. I've just learned that my gr gr grandmother, Ann > Rogan, was born in Wicklow. She was married in 1841 at the Catholic > Chapel in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England. The parish records tell me that > her parents were Hugh and Isabella Rogan, of Killarena, Wicklow. I > haven't been able to find Killarena on a map. I'm not sure if it's a > village, parish or.....? It's also very possible that the English parish > priest didn't understand the pronunciation of the place! Does anyone have > any ideas? Ann was born @ 1819/20, according to census records. I also > know that her father was a stonemason. > > This is my first venture into research in Ireland. I know that most of > the census records were destroyed in a fire. Can anyone advise me on the > best resources for research? > > Thanks so much, > Sharon > A Welsh, English and Scottish veteran, but Irish newbie in > Sequim, Washington, USA > >