Looking for Broderick, James and Catherine

Bill:

Do you know Catherine's maiden name? Year of marriage? Any children born in Ireland?

Roger McDonnell

Thank you for responding. I do not know Catherine's maiden name. Catherine and James had a daughter also named Catherine who was born in 1848. I do not know if this daughter was born in Ireland or New York. I have a vague memory that they came from County Cork, but this could be wrong.

Bill:

I looked on two sites and only found one possible record in Cork and it was in 1840 so likely not your Catherine.

May 3 1840 Mallow RC parish parents James Broderick Catherine Mullane

Have you considered DNA testing?

Roger McDonnell

Interesting. I forgot that my DNA test showed in what regions my ancestors likely originated. DNA testing shows strongest evidence of recent ancestry in County Cork with County Kerry second. U.S. records could be screwed up b/c it all lists their daughter as being black.