Looking for Lewis/Hare or O'Hare Irish grgrgrandparents

Hi,

Thank you for your message.

When researching family history in Ireland one of the most important pieces of information you need is a specific location. Most Irish record sources- church records, land records, census records- are based on specific locations. Until you know a specific location within Ireland, preferably a parish or placename, it may be difficult to do anything more with these records.

Do you have any documentation relating to the family that mentions anywhere more specific than Kilkenny? Have you tried looking into their emigration? Generally more information was given at the port of arrival rather than that of departure. If you could find their immigration records they may offer you more information-and perhaps even an exact place of origin. For immigration records in Canda check the National Library and Archives. Here is their website:

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html

You could also try searching for Lewis or O' Hare in the Tithe Applotment Books. These were land records were compiled between 1823 and 1837 in order to determine the amount which occupiers of agricultural holdings should pay in tithes to the Church of Ireland. Although they do not offer any genealogical information they can sometimes be used to tie a person to a specific place. You can search them here:

http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp

Some other websites which may be helpful are:

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

Family Search: https://familysearch.org/  

Genealogy Links:  http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/kilkenny/index.html

You could also try getting in contact with the genealogy centre in Kilkenny for possible assistance. However, a fee may apply. Here are their contact details:

Rothe House & Garden,

Rothe House,

Parliament Street,

Kilkenny.

Phone: (056) 7722893   Email: kilkennyfamilyhistory@rothehouse.com

I hope that this is helpful in getting you started on your search. Remember to post any new inforamtion you come across. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.

Kind regards,

Genealogy Support