Good day to all. I'm a new subscriber and have hit somewhat of a roadblock when it comes to finding information related to my Great-Great Grandfather, Fenton James Delaney and his life in what is now County Laois. From previous research I understand that he was born in March 1841 in County Laois to Mary Delaney (maiden name is unknown) father unknown. Sometime between 1841 and 1860 he emigrated to Canada, raised a family and lived there until moving to Chicago Illinois where he passed on December 24, 1873. Any help with identifying his baptismal records, parish location or residence would be grteatly appreciated. Gary
gkmgillette
Monday 7th Mar 2022, 12:01AMMessage Board Replies
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Gary:
I searched the subscription site Roots Ireland and the earliest Fenton Delaney birth/baptismal record in Co. Laois was in 1864.
There was a January 1 1841 baptismal record for a James Delany in Aghaboe RC parish with father Mark Delany and mother Mary Dunn. There were also two James Delany baptismal records in 1839 and one in 1842 with mother Mary but none in the month of March.
Have you considered DNA testing. Possibly you will get matches that might have more info on your Delany line.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 7th Mar 2022, 03:20PM -
Roger: Thank you so much for the assistance.
gkmgillette
Tuesday 8th Mar 2022, 12:18AM