Hello, I need some assistance for this:
My 2nd great granmother, Mary Ann Farrell, was born in 1833 in Templemichael, Longford. Her parents are: Edward Farrell and Bidy McCann.
About Edward and Bidy, I have no clue of their marrriage, but looking on Ancestry, I found a marriage record for an Edward Farrelly and a Bridget McCann or McCanna, on Moyalty ( Meath) the same year Mary Ann was born.. so, my question is: could be that marriage record from the parents of Mary Ann? Will you please take a look and tell me what do you think about it?
Here is the link to the record I was reading on Ancestry:
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61039/images/04187_10_…
I kow that MOyalty is very distant from Templemichael, but I need some help here
TIA
Diana
Diana O'Higgins
Thursday 19th Sep 2024, 11:58PMMessage Board Replies
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Diana,
It is possible, but very unlikely. Mary Ann was born in Templemichael in late March 1833 and the wedding took place in Moynalty in late May 1833. As you say, there is a good distance between the places. Also, there are a few Farrelly names on the Moynalty page, indicating that the name was common at that time.
I know names can be spelled differently, but I would say it is most likely a coincidence that the names are similar.
Best wishes, Kieran
Kieran Jordan, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 7th Oct 2024, 06:03PM -
thank you so much Kieran!
Diana O'Higgins
Monday 7th Oct 2024, 11:33PM