I believe that my ancestor, Peter Vincent Murray was baptised or born 23 June 1814. The story that I heard was that he was the second son and therefore was not entitled to inherit. He therefore left for America before the famine hit. I believe he left about 1835 and arrived in Ontario Canada. He later settled in the state of Illinois, USA; owning property by 1839. I have been told that the names George, John, and James are in his family.
He married Mary Cummins or Coumans or Commina. Although raised Catholic, he married a Protestent, either Presbyterian or from the Church of Ireland. I beieve she was born in 1819 in County Cork. I believe they likely met on the ship to Canada and married on ship or in Canada, but I have searched online records in Ireland, England, Canada, and most of the US for a record of their marriage with no luck.
Do you have any information about Peter? I had a story once that mentioned this parish. Thank you.
Katie
ktmurray
Monday 25th Nov 2013, 04:37PMMessage Board Replies
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Hi Katie
There is a record of the marriage of Peter Murray to a Mary ---- in Cavan in 1823 on www.rootsireland.ie/
There are 4 baptism/birth records for Peter Murray in Cavan 1800 + - 20 years: 1812 1819 1819 & 1820
Sorry Katie none of these seem to match what you have and the marriage and birth records don't match up either
You might want to have a look at the Tithe Applotments which are free to search online; there are 131 Murrays in Cavan 1826 including 2 Bernards in Mullaghlea
Col
ColCaff, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 25th Nov 2013, 09:47PM -
Col,
Thank you so much for the information even though it is a little discouraging! I will try again. I will look at the TA you mention as soon as I figure out what that means!!?? I am a slow American...I am guessing your tip would show other parishes in Caven...Can you tell that I am new at this!
Katie
ktmurray
Monday 25th Nov 2013, 10:19PM -
.I realized my sister Katie may be the author of the above and just ran across this site because of her inquiry. Thanks Katie! I have a different birthdate for Peter Vincent Murray that may match your records. The date: June 27th 1812. Does that fit better?Thank-you for your time and help. Kevin Murray
Kevin Murray
Monday 2nd Jul 2018, 12:26AM