Edward Donaghy was convicted at Armagh Assizes on 27 July 1830 for pig stealing and transported to NSW for 7 years. In the report of his trial it states that the pig was stolen from near Clare, and at least one of the witnesses was from Markethill. These places are about 5 miles apart, and lie between Newry and the town of Armagh
His papers state that he was a ploughman who could reap and sow. He was a Catholic, 5' 7 1/2" tall, sallow complexion, light brown hair and blue eyes.
Edward Donaghy left behind a wife, a son and two daughters. I believe he never saw them again, and would very much like to know what became of them.
Which parish he came from is not known but using Markethill as a starting point it could be any of the following (
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fews_Lower)
- Kilclooney (split with barony Orior Lower)
- Kildarton (split with Oneilland West)
- Lisnadill (split with the baronies of Armagh and Fews Upper)
- Loughgilly (split with barony of Orior Lower and Orior Upper, it also contains the enclave)
- Mullaghbrack (split with barony of Oneilland West)
craj11
Tuesday 6th Aug 2013, 05:21AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi,
Thank you very much for your message. Do you have any information on the family left behind tht may help our volunteers further your research?
It may be an idea to get in contact with Armagh Ancestry to see if they can be of any assistance. Here is their email address, however please note that a fee may apply: researcher@armagh.gov.uk
In the meantime here are some websites that you may find useful:
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
The National Archives UK ? genealogy search: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm
Roots Ireland: http://armagh.rootsireland.ie/generic.php?filename=sources.tpl
Irish Genealogy Tool-kit: http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/
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Emma Carty
Monday 12th Aug 2013, 11:09AM