Brown/Ellis Family

Hi Jean,

Thank you for your message.

You could try searching for the Brown surname in the Tithe Applotment Books. These are land records dating from 1823-1838. They do not offer any genealogical information but may help tie the family to a specific place. It may help however, if you had the names of any other family members such as Richard?s father or any brothers he may have had. You can search these here:

http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp

If you do have other family names you could also check the later record called Griffith?s Valuation (1848-1864) found at: http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/     

Have you tried looking for records of the family at Family Search? This is a huge database of genealogical records that has been compiled by the Church of the Latter Day Saints. If you can find some record pertaining to the family it would give you a parish name. You can search this here:

www.familysearch.org

 www.rootsireland.ie also has a huge collection of Church records available, however please note that you have to pay to view records at this site.

It may also be an idea to contact the Irish World Heritage Centre for assistance- a fee may apply. Here are their contact details:

Irish World Heritage Centre,

51 Dungannon Road,

Coalisland,

Co. Tyrone

B71 4HP

Phone: +44 28 8774 6065 Email: info@irish-world.com

I hope that some of these links and suggestions are helpful and that you are able to find some concrete information before you visit.

Kind regards,

Genealogy Support