Seeking info on Michael Minogue, born 1835 in Ireland, died in Keokuk, Iowa in 1889. Married Ellen Spencer.
Wednesday 26th Dec 2012, 08:55PM
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Hi,
Thank you for your message.
Do you have any other information on Michael that you can share? Have you any documentation that mentions a place name in Ireland? Ideally what you need to start your search is the name of a parish so that you can search the parish church records. However, a townland/village/town name would even be helpful.
Do you know much about his emigration? Generally more information was given at the port of arrival rather than that of departure. If you knew which city he arrived at it could be a place to find more information-and perhaps evenan exact place of origin. A good place to start your search into immigration records is the US National Archives at the following link:
Some other websites which may help you in your research 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/
Do you know the names of his parents or any siblings he may have had? It is important to post any information you may have. 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