I’m really uncertain with the geopolitical divisions in Ireland, tho' I do know - Province: Munster, County: Clare... Then the confusion sets in for me!! Baronies, Unions, Parishes, Townlands!!! Ennistimon appears to be both a Union and a Townland!?
My 2GGrandfather, Peter Carley only has 'Innes Diamond' on his death certificate, which I believe to be ENNISTIMON, Co Clare, but has KILMANAHEEN (Co Clare) in the Kew Asylum books, as his birthplace.(Only Co Clare is listed on his daughter, Roseann’s birth certificate.)
Peter Carley’s wife Margaret McMahon has a sister, Elizabeth who married a Patrick O’Halloran in the KILFENORA parish Church in Feb 1845, however, Peter and Margaret were married in Melbourne, 14/9/1852.
Margaret McMahon's Father is listed as JOHN on her Death Certificate, but he's listed as Thomas on her sister, Elizabeth's.
I’ve trawled many Clare sites but can’t find Carley anywhere, and as you would know, I’m getting WAY too many McMahons to make any sense of!
Would LOVE to get confirmation and evidence of Margaret McMahon's Birth & or Baptism!
Clare J
Monday 18th Feb 2013, 04:43AM
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Hi Clare,
Thank you very much for your message.
As Elizabeth was married in Kilfenora parish church, it may be a good guess that this is where Elizabeth and Margaret were from, as traditionally the marriage would take place in the bride?s home parish. Consequently, this may be a good place to start your search for Margaret?s birth or baptism record.
Most Catholic records are held locally so you may need to write to the local parish priest for possible assistance. One website that you may find useful is the Irish Times where they give an overview of what records are available in specific parishes. For Kilfenora parish, follow this link:
For information on Church of Ireland records check: http://ireland.anglican.org/about/42 and http://www.nationalarchives.ie/. T
There are also some Irisah church records online at www.familysearch.org , which you can search free of charge.
It may also be an idea to contact the Clare County Library for some possible assistance or advice. They have a very good local studies department. Here is a link to their web page:
http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/library/local-studies/locstudi1.htm
With regard to Irish land divisions- yes they can be very confusing! Follow this link to Irish Genealogy Tool-kit where they give an explanation of the different divisions:
http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/Irish-land-divisions.html
Ennistimon is a town and a townland that is found in the civil parish of Kilmanaheen, which would explain why both place names are mentioned in Peter?s records. A useful website for inforamtion about Irish place names is http://www.logainm.ie/
Here are some other websites that may prove useful or helpful to you in your research:
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 Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm
Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/clare/index.html
I hope that this is helpful!
Best wishes,
Genealogy Support
Monday 22nd Apr 2013, 12:08PM