White Family

Try Co cork around Dunmanway, Ardcahan, Enniskeane and Cahir--My gggrandmother was Catherine White--she came to Boston With her husband Timothy Wholey in 1847

There are many Whites thruout Ireland and they r probably all related in some way

Thank you so much Tom for responding.

We are not sure of the exact date of Mary Kelly's DOB or have any information regarding the possibility of Thomas being married more than once. Our information (my cousin and I) comes from the census of Ontario which we understand is not that reliable. The census and further death certificates of some of the children have given their birthdates as well, with only the birthplace as "Ireland".

Would you be so kind to provide me with the information that you have been able to uncover regarding the family, children (birthdates etc.), that you think may match my ancestors?

 Do you know if there might be marraige records for Thomas and the 'first' wife on the record you mention, (as the mother) and if there is a marraige record for Thomas  and Mary Kelly? 

I know it is asking for a lot, but it would mean so much to me to finally find our "Irish roots". I would love to visit Ireland in the near future and meeting "family" would make it all so much more meaningful. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and interest in helping me uncover this information.

Again, I appreciate your efforts,

best wishes, Barbara  :)

Hi there,

I went to www.rootsireland.ie and searched for the baptismal records for the children .  I found three children in co. waterford with fathers name thomas white and mother name Mary (kelly didn't register any records)

Try this site and also the www.irishgenealogy.ie site (totally free) this covers counties that are not covered by roots ireland but has other searchable databases also.

I don't know where you got the childrens dates of birth but I would advise you to keep a very open mind in regard to those.  Gravestone inscriptions have been proved to be some years out in their calculations.  Most people who emigrated had no documentation of any kind and as nobody celebrated birthdays they only guessed at their ages on port of arrival.

Hope this helps a little,

Anne