Am searching for information about my great grandfather's family in Ireland. His name was William B. Coughlin. He was born June 12, 1825 and lived in or near Mallow. He emigrated to the USA around 1848-1853 and settled in Dubuque, Iowa. He married Catherine Kearney from County Louth in 1863. He died in Dubuque in 1827 at 102 years of age. He had five siblings: Ellen, James, John, Margaret and Michael. I believe Michael was adopted. I don't know if these siblings stayed in Ireland or emigrated to the U.S. or elsewhere. Any information on them would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill
MidwestCelt
Friday 15th Feb 2013, 10:11PMMessage Board Replies
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Dear Bill,
I have checked www.rootsireland.ie for and found 2 possible matches for William Coughlan/Coughlin but both were born in Lisgoold about a 50 minute drive from Mallow both were born in 1825 more then likely they are related.
www.rootsireland.ie is a pay-to-view website with transcriptions of the original records, take note that Civil registration did not start till 1864 in Ireland
This might be Williams passenger record from Castlegarden http://www.castlegarden.org/quick_search_detail.php?p_id=511593
Hope this helps,
Annemarie
Mallow Cork
Friday 8th Mar 2013, 08:59PM -
Thanks Annemarie, this is very helpful! I will check out www.rootsireland.ie.
Bill
MidwestCelt
Tuesday 12th Mar 2013, 03:01AM