Michael and Bridget (Hickey) McAvoy

Hi Ron

Before your visit you might like to contact the Diocesan Office to see if they know any more about Peter McEvoy who you believe designed and built St. Mary's. You can get in touch HERE. The Diocesan Archives may hold this information. The Irish Newspaper Archives might also provide some further info.

Do you know if Michael had any siblings? I see that there is an Ellen listed on Rootsireland.ie baptised on 1807 to those parents. Peter's occupation is not listed on either this or Michael's baptism though. 

There is a death record on Rootsireland for a Peter McEvoy who died in 1878 aged 37 putting his year of birth c.1841. I haven't been able to locate a baptism for him and can't say therefore who his parents were but perhaps he is a son/grandson of the architect? I have had a look at the Dictionary of Irish Architects but don't see Peter listed there

Best wishes

Clare Doyle

Genealogy Support

Clara,

Thank you so much for your help. I know about the sister Ellen batized 1 Nov 1807, Athy.

I have not been able to fine any other siblings that I know belong to this Peter.

There was a Peter McEvoy baptz. 15 July 1788 parish Athy, listed under County Kildare, parents Michael and Catherine McEvoy, who could be? One of the sponsors was a Bridget Hickey.

There was a Peter McEvoy baptz. 29 Aug 1776 parish Athy, listed under County Kildare, parents John and Mary McEvoy.

There was a Peter McEvoy and wife Judith in Kilmorony who had daughter's Margaret baptiz.13 July 1788 Athy and

Kate baptz. 23 Jan 1791 Athy. Could be Peter's parents and siblings?

I will follow up on the leads you sent me.