Searching for ancestors of my great-grandfather, Michael McNamara, born about 1840 in Co. Limerick, Catholic, emigrated to New York City in the 1860's, married Bridget Ward of Co. Galway, occupation Coachman, his parents were Thomas McNamara and Mary; Michael had these children all born in NYC: Edward, Thomas, Mary, John, Anna, Elizabeth, Joseph, William, Agnes, and Teresa. Michael was related to Thomas McNamara and wife Ellen Browne, married about 1837 from St. Patrick's Parish in Limerick City. Also looking for information about Michael's voyage to New York, ie, ship name, departure port, etc.
mem
Tuesday 4th Apr 2017, 07:52PMMessage Board Replies
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mem:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
Sorry for the late response. I was going back thru the older April messages and saw you did not get a reply.
I looked at the baptismal records on Roots Ireland for Co.Limerick for a Michael McNamara with parents Thomas and Mary. I searched from 1835-1845 and the only record that came up was the one below.
Roger McDonnell
Name:Michael McNamaraDate of Birth:05-Oct-1838
Date of Baptism:
Address:
Parish/District:ASKEATONGender:UnknownCountyCo. Limerick
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Thomas McNamaraMother:Mary McMahonOccupation:
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Informant 1:Js. Lynch Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Ellen SheehyCastlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Saturday 29th Apr 2017, 02:19PM -
Roger, thank you very much for the search and findings of a possible birth record for my great-grandfather, Michael McNamara. This is very encouraging information and I'm grateful to you for finding it! I'm wondering if Michael's father, Thomas McNamara, would be listed in the 1858 Griffiths as a farmer in the Limerick/Askeaton/Ballysheen area? I know Michael emigrated to New York sometime before 1867.
mem
Wednesday 3rd May 2017, 08:41PM