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My grandmother Ellen Kelly immigrated to New York City in the early 1900"s from Ireland. She was raised by an aunt whose name we do not know." Nell" was born 26 of July, 1898.She may have had a brother. She claimed she was born in the U.S. , but there is no record of her birth there.May have had cousins by the name of Culhane.I have had my DNA tested and I match many people from Roscommon area. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

scnmd

Thursday 6th Jun 2013, 06:26PM

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  • Hi,

    Thanks for your message.

    Given the year Ellen was born, if she was born in Ireland there would be record of it in civil records. Civil records are available from the General Register?s Office in Dublin. Here is their website:

    http://www.groireland.ie/research.htm

    You can search the indexes to these records up to 1958 online at:

    https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1408347

    For more information on these records go to:

    http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/Irish-civil-registration.html

    You also may be able to find record of her in the 1901/1911 census records which can offer lots of useful information:

    http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/

    Have you tried searching the Ellis Island database for her passenger record? You can do so here:

    http://www.ellisisland.org/

    I hope this helps. Remember to post as much information as you can with regard to the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.

    Kind regards,

    Genealogy Support

     

    Emma Carty

    Wednesday 26th Jun 2013, 02:33PM
  • Thanks for your reply Emma,

    Yes I have tried Ellis Island records with no luck . I will try the civil records.

    Susan

    scnmd

    Friday 5th Jul 2013, 03:24PM
  • Thanks for your reply Emma,

    Yes I have tried Ellis Island records with no luck . I will try the civil records.

    Susan

    scnmd

    Friday 5th Jul 2013, 03:24PM

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