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Greetings,  Bernard J Lavin (b 1854) is my great grand father who emigrated to Buffalo, NY, US in 1873 with his cousin Owen Lavin.  His parents are believed to be Charles and Mary Beirne Lavin who lived in the townland of Cloonfeacle, Kiltoghert parish.  Bernard married Johanna Courtney in the US in 1887.  My grandmother is Theresa F Higgins (b 15 July 1880) to parents Francis and Catherine Brennan Higgins in Bellinameen, Boyle, Roscommon.  Interested to confirm this info and determine if I still have any Lavin relatives in Ireland.  Also interested in whether Kate Lavin's pub in Boyle is still in business and if Kate Lavin is a relative.  Thank you!  Kevin Lavin, Bonita Springs, FL, US  

Kevin

Tuesday 21st Feb 2023, 02:52PM

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  • This transcription from RootsIreland confirms the names of Bernard's parents.

     

    Bernard Lavin               

    Baptism:      03-Sep-1854

    Parish:         Kiltoghert Roman Catholic

    Co. Leitrim

    Father:         Charles Lavin       

    Mother:        Mary Beirne

    Patricia

    Tuesday 21st Feb 2023, 04:06PM
  • The Lavins also had the following children:

    Lavin John   1847  Co. Leitrim 

              Lavin Margaret      1851  Co. Leitrim 

              Lavin Michael        1852  Co. Leitrim 

              Lavin Mary  1858  Co. Leitrim 

              Lavin James 1861  Co. Leitrim 

    Patricia

    Tuesday 21st Feb 2023, 04:09PM
  • Here's a transcription of Teresa's baptism.  

     

     Teresa Higgins 

    Birth:15-Jul-1880

     Baptism:18-Jul-1880

    Lived in Carntogher

    RC Parish: ELPHIN, Co. Roscommon

    Parents: Francis Higgins, Catherine Brennan

        Sponsors: William Nolan ,Honor Higgins

     

     

    Patricia

    Tuesday 21st Feb 2023, 04:17PM
  • Info on Kate Lavin's pub here: 

    https://www.facebook.com/kate.lavins/

    Patricia

    Tuesday 21st Feb 2023, 04:19PM
  • Patricia, wow, thank you for all the prompt information.  Best regards,  Kevin

    Kevin

    Tuesday 21st Feb 2023, 06:35PM
  • You're welcome, Kevin. I hope it's helpful.

    Patricia

    Tuesday 21st Feb 2023, 07:36PM
  • Hi Patricia, I'm curious to know who you are. Are you connected to Irelandxo or just a kind person helping out someone (me) searching for his ancestors? You've helped to confirm that the info I have is correct. My Lavin family is from Cloonfeacle, Kiltoghart, County Leitrim and my grandmothers family (Higgins) is from Carntogher, Elphin, County Roscommon.

    Any suggestions on how I might attempt to find out if any of my family is still in the area and how I might contact them?

    Thanks and warm regards,  Kevin   

    Kevin

    Thursday 16th Mar 2023, 02:36AM
  • Hi Kevin,

    Thanks for your kind words. I don't work for IrelandXO, but I do try to help fellow members.

    To find living relatives might be a challenge, as you are talking about people who left Ireland a long time ago. Even so, why don't you google to see if there are heritage societies in Elphin and Leitrim, and then contact them to see if they can help?  Some of these groups have Facebook pages.  You might also write to local newspapers in the areas--they're probably online--with your query. 

    Good luck!

    Patricia

    Thursday 16th Mar 2023, 01:15PM

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