'll be traveling to Ireland for the first time the first week in October from the U.S. My grandmother was born in Loughrea. Her parents were Patrick Leonard, b. about 1861, m. in Loughrea Oct 16 1882 to Magarent Raftery Coen. They lived in Bullaun, in Danesfort, and owned a little house there. Margaret Ann was b. 1860, my grandmother Bridget b. 1885, Agnus Mary, b. 1886, Josephine Mary b. 1889, John Joseph b. 1892, Thomas Joseph b. 1894. Margaret Raftery Coen's parents were Thomas Raftery, b 1816, and Bridget Finn, by 1818. Patrick Leonard's father was John Leonard, born about 1847. I would love to find the area my family came from, and if they stayed in Loughrea, the cemetery to visit. I have no death records of any of them, or any other information beyond the 1901 and 1911 census, except for my grandmother Bridget, who came to the states. Anyone who can help me find my ancestors or give me further guidance? I have civil and parish records of all the births and of Patrick and Margaret's marriage, but that's as far as I could get. Thank you in advance! Susan Manning
SueMann46
Thursday 11th Feb 2016, 07:07PMMessage Board Replies
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Sue:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
I sent an e-mail to our parish liaisons in Loughrea alerting them to your message.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘