Hello!! I am searching for my husband's grandfather, Michael James McDonough. I have reason to believe that he was born to Barbara Berry and Bartholomew McDonagh in Lettermullen, Carraroe, around 1880-1881. I have seen a Baptism record, but unable to find any other information. If this is the Michael we are looking for, he emigrated to the US before 1914, but I am unable to find any records. Does anyone have any infomation on this family? Any information would be greatly appreciated!!
Holly Oak
Friday 4th Sep 2015, 02:12AMMessage Board Replies
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Holly:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
I looked at the 1901 census for Lettermullen and although there were many McDonagh/McDonogh families iisted, I did not see one that had a son Michael around 20 nor did I see a record with parents Bartholomew and Barbara. I checked Roots Ireland and that couple also had a Bridget baptized in June 1879.
I'm wondering if the family left Ireland before 1901. Did Michael come into New York? If he came in to NYC possibly there would be a record on the Ellis Island site www.ellisisland.org
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Friday 4th Sep 2015, 03:26PM -
Roger, Thank you for your reply. I have recently found him through the Bridget that you had mentioned. He did come to the US in 1900, which was much earlier than I had thought.
Thanks!!
Holly Oak
Sunday 15th May 2016, 05:42PM