I am trying to research my irish ancestors i have located a chruch marriage record for the marriage of Isabella Toll (toal) and John Donnelly in the roman catholic church loughall 3rd december 1835 they also had a son born there I assume, James donnelly they emigrated to greenock in scotland and i have found them on the census. their other children where born in greenock. On isabellas death certificate her father is listed as Edward Toal (farmer) her mother is Mary toal (nee McCosker). she was born around 1824 i would say although the census shows her as the same age as her husband but when I do the math John Donnelly's death certificate he was born in 1813, Ireland father Simon Donnelly (farmer) Mother Mary (nee surname looks like Donnelly)
I am planning a trip to ireland in February next year and trying to confirm my ancestors so i can come visit.
Any assistace in confirming these details would be appreciated.
Regards Maria Irvine (Brisbane, Australia)
Friday 16th Nov 2012, 11:08PM
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Hi
Thank you for your message.
Please be patient - as our programme has only begun to rollout across the island of Ireland and volunteers in some areas may not yet be organized.
How long will you be staying in Ireland? If you would like to share your travel plans with us via info@irelandxo.com - we will endeavour to put you in contact with a volunteer who may be able to advise or assist you.
In the meantime - you might try checking
British parliamentary papers on Ireland can be found at: http://eppi.dippam.ac.uk/documents/9824/eppi_pages/215093
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
Most Catholic records are held locally - One site which might be of use is - http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/browse/ - where you can ?browse? an overview of available records per county. If you have any difficulty, you could try writing to the parish priest for possible assistance. http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/rcparishmaps/index.cfm?fuseact…
Remember to post as much information as you can with regard to the people you are researching. 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.
Please be patient - as our programme has only begun to rollout across the island of Ireland and volunteers in some areas may not yet be organized.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
Monday 21st Jan 2013, 01:24PM