Hi, I am Kevin Sullivan of Chicago. My grandfather, Eugene P Sullivan was born in Kerry about September 10 1873-4. His father was Patrick Sullivan and Mother was Honora (Nora) Ferris. He immagrated around 1890-4 to the US. I know they had a family farm in Gunsborough between Ballybunion and Listowel.
I am looking for a birth record. Please let me know if you can help me find one. Also, any other family information would be helpful.
Sincerely,
Kevin Sullvian
Kevin Sullivan
Sunday 1st Apr 2018, 10:30PMMessage Board Replies
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Kevin:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
Looks like Eugene was born September 3, 1869 based on the transcription of the baptismal record below. I looked for a civil birth record for him and even though there were 18 Eugene Sullivan civil birth records in 1869 in Co.Kerry, your Eugene was not included since there was only one of the 18 in the Listowel registration district and that Eugene was not your grandfather. They lived in Ballyhorgan townland which is likely the Ballyhorgan in Rattoo civil parish. He also had a brother Patrick baptized January 1, 1865. I did not see his parent's marriage record. You can search for free at www.irishgenealogy.ie Church Record TAB
Let me know what questions you have.
Roger McDonnell
Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - CAUSEWAY
Baptism of EUGENE SULLIVAN of BALLYHORGAN on 5 September 1869
NameEUGENE SULLIVANDate of Birth3 September 1869AddressBALLYHORGANFatherPATRICK NRMotherHONORA FERRIS
Father OccupationNRSponsor 1MAURICE KISSANESponsor 2MARGARET KENNELLYPriestREV T ENRIGHT
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 2nd Apr 2018, 12:48AM -
Kevin:
I forgot to add that I did not see any Sullivan families in the 1901 census for Ballyhorgan, Rattoo parish.
Roger
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 2nd Apr 2018, 12:50AM -
Roger,
Many thanks. That is really helpful.
Cheers,
Kevin Sullivan
Kevin Sullivan
Monday 23rd Apr 2018, 08:05PM