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(I've also posted this on the Kilcommon group, since my ancestors are from one of the two)

Hello!

I'm looking for any info on Thomas F. Barrett (born abt 1845), his father Edward (born abt 1820) and mother Napla Ellen Gaughan (unknown birth date, died in Mayo).  Thomas had a full sibling, Mary (born abt 1846).  Napla may have been Welsh.

 

Thomas left for the US in the 1860s, and his father Edward left about a year later with his new wife (Mary O'Malley / Malley) and their children.

 

Thomas's wife was also born there.  Bridget McGuiness (born about 1854 but could be a few years earlier - age differs on censuses) - father is Patrick, mother possibly Hannah/Honora/Anna Dixon - her first name differs on censuses, too.

 

Another branch is Thomas Scanlon (1850s) and his wife Catherine/Katherine Brennan (1850s).

 

Anything new would be amazing!  I've hit a roadblock, but would love to know more.

 

Thank you!

Kell

Kell

Friday 6th Jan 2023, 08:29AM

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  • Kell: I searched the subscription site Roots Ireland and found five children of Edward Barrett and Mary O'Malley. They lived in Bunawillin townland in Kilcommon civil parish. The records I located were for Martin 1859 Bridget 1861 James 1866 Edward 1873 Catherine 1876. The only concern I have is your comment that Edward and his second wife left for America in the 1860s. The Belmullet baptismal records start in February 1841 https://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0742 and my guess is that Thomas was born before 1841. Roger McDonnell

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Friday 6th Jan 2023, 01:46PM
  • Kell: I could not find a baptismal record for Bridget McGuinness but I did find a record for a Pat McGuinness baptized February 6 1862 at Kilmore Erris. Father was Pat and mother was Honor Dixon. Kilmore Erris baptismal records start in June 1860 so likely Bridget was born before 1860. https://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0742 Kilmore Erris is northwest of Belmullet RC parish. From the Griffiths Valuation data of 1855 Pat McGuinness lived in Gladree townland in Kilmore civil parish. I did not find a Thomas Scanlon marriage ro a Brennan. Please provide more info on that couple. Roger McDonnell

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Friday 6th Jan 2023, 01:58PM
  • Thank you so much, Roger! I'm just glad I've gotten most things correct so far. The only info I have about Thomas Scanlon and Catherine Brennan are my 2nd great-grandmother's marriage license and obituary. I suppose my main focus is going back further up the tree with Edward Barrett and Napla Gaughan, since she's who we're descended from. Yes - Bridget's birthdate varies between 1845 and 1854. Thomas is listed as born 1845. It makes sense now why I couldn't find much info on Edward here in Pennsylvania. I took the info from the O'Malley descendants to be fact. Thank you again, Roger! This is really exciting!

    Kell

    Monday 9th Jan 2023, 04:40AM

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