Hegarty/Curtin Family - Rathduff

Judy: The 1901 census for Rathduff shows a Bridget Hegarty age 36 a widow with a 19 year old son named Patrick. There is also a David Walsh age 27 in another household in Rathduff.       http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000507946/                                                                      I also found a death index record for a James Hegarty for 1897 in the Cork Registration district.  

You would neeed to write to the GRO to get the actual record. www.groireland.ie                                                                                                                                                                 You don't mention when Patrick went to Chiago so I don't know if these records fit your situation. Sorry for the lack of spacing. Roger McDonnell                                                                             

Hello, Roger --

Thank you SO very much for your quick response and your efforts!  I was aware of the census listing and I have reason to believe that this is my grandfather.  The entry for James Hegarty is a great find and I am so appreciative.  My grandfather and Dave Walsh emigrated in 1904 and his father was deceased at that point.  James Hegarty married the first time in 1878 so this does work with the dates in the death record.  

I can't thank you enough for your trouble.  This new initiative is really quite remarkable but it does rely very heavily on the kindness of people and I am very appreciative of yours!!

Best,

Judy Rice

Judy: You are very welcome! I would suggest www.familysearch.org if you would like to search for any birth, marriage or death index records.  Roger