I have been attempting to trace the origin of my GGG grandfather, Patrick Larkin, for some time. Through research & DNA testing, I've come to find that he likely originated in (or very near) Co. Armagh. The Larkin surname (as well as the genetic signature) have been recorded in the south of the county, inlcuding Jonesborough, so I thought I might turn here for advice.
Patrick would have been born in Ireland within a year of 1827. He emigrated to the USA at an unknown date; the passenger lists I've researched suggest that it could have been 1846 or 1849. He settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania no later than 1854, where he would ultimately pass away on March 17, 1899.
I'd be happy to hear any thoughts or advice on undertaking further research in the area; while I'm currently abroad, I'd love to have an excuse to return.
chris
Saturday 19th Sep 2015, 04:10PMMessage Board Replies
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Hi Chris
Here's the only birth/baptism record for Patrick Larkin (+ surname variants) from www.rootsireland.ie/:Name:Patk LarkanDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:07-Mar-1823Address:
Parish/District:UPR CREGGANGender:UnknownCountyARMAGHDenomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Miles LarkanMother:Anne MurryOccupation:Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Terre LarkanSponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Eleoner LarkanThere is a Peter in 1827:Name:Peter LarkanDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:07-Apr-1827Address:
Parish/District:UPR CREGGANGender:UnknownCountyARMAGHDenomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Miles LarkanMother:Anne MurryOccupation:Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Ths LarkanSponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Mary Kirkfindmypast.ie/ is free this weekend so you might tyr there
The Tithe Applotments (free at http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/) has 21 Larkins in Armagh in 1827
If you haven't already try PRONI (Public Records Office Northern Irelandhttp://www.proni.gov.uk/ ) & select name search; enter Larkin without a location and you'll find where some where in 1766
Col
ColCaff, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Saturday 19th Sep 2015, 09:17PM