Hello,
My great grandfather, Thomas Halligan b. 1822, Kings County, joined the RIC in 1842. Those records show his birth year and County of origin. However, I have been unable to locate his birth record or the names of his parents. The official who recommended him to the RIC was from Geashill. I am wondering which RC parish the family might have attended if they lived In or near Geashill. Also, any hints as to finding his birth record. I have searched all avenues, including rootsireland with no luck.
Kathleen Halligan
Kate
Friday 21st Jun 2019, 01:57PMMessage Board Replies
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Kathleen:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
The RC parish would have been Killeigh. Baptismal records for that parish start in April 1844. So if Thomas was born in 1842 a baptismal record would not be available. Civil registration of births started in 1864. I searched the subscription site Roots Ireland from 1837-1847 for all of Co. Offaly and there were no Thomas Halligan baptismal records.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Friday 21st Jun 2019, 03:35PM -
Hi, Would you know if there was a local newspaper between the years 1822-1845? In the area of Geashill or, more generally, Kings?
Kate
Friday 21st Jun 2019, 10:16PM -
Kate:
I sent an e-mail to someone local in Offaly to ask your question but I think the answer to your question will be no.
Roger
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Sunday 23rd Jun 2019, 07:22PM -
Kate:
I finally hooked-up with my associate in Co. Offaly. The answer is what I told you earlier-- no papers available. The Offaly Independent is online but only starting 1920. All the best with your research!
Roger
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 15th Jul 2019, 11:11PM