I am looking for any information concerning the families of my 2nd great grandfather and grandmother, Hugh and Mary Hayes Farrell(O'Farrell). Mary was born abt 1815, I have no birthdate for Hugh. They were married in Kilrush and had 4 children, all baptized in St. Senan's Church. Their children were: Bridget, born 26 Jan 1845; Frances, born 16 Jun 1847; Margaret, born 10 Jul 1850; and Patrick, born abt 1853. I would be very appreciative for any additional information that might be available.
Wednesday 10th Oct 2012, 12:18PM
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Hi Judy,
Have you tried contacting the Clare County Library? They are an excellent resource for information for the County.
http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/genealogy/genealog.htm
have you tried checking the land records called the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38) or the later Griffith's Valuation (1848-64)for information regarding the family or thier relatives?
The Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38): Microfilm copies of the books for all of Ireland are available at the National Archives of Ireland (NAI) http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/tithe-applotment-books-and-the-primary-griffith-valuation/ or the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS). Griffith's is freely available here: www.askaboutireland.com or here: www.failteromhat.com Failte Romhat has lots of other useful links you could try looking at.
One service that is available for a fee is from:
Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre,
Church Street,
Corofin,
County Clare.
Tel: +353 (0)65 6837955
Fax: +353 (0)65 6837540
Email: clareheritage@eircom.net
Website: www.clareroots.comregards,
Thursday 18th Oct 2012, 11:21AM