my grandfather micheal gleeson and grandmother mary mcgrath. my father was born in the workhouse in rathkeale. my father patrick gleeson. there was a john gleeson living in the new road according to the 1901 census and the 1911 census. my father was born in 1913. i am looking for information on why or how did they arrive in the workhouse, when there was john gleeson living in the new road. who was john gleeson. my maiden name is gleeson daughter of patrick,
sally abbotts
Thursday 5th Sep 2013, 09:12AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi Sally,
Thank you very much for your message. I hope that someone with information makes a connection with you and helps you to further your research.
It may also be an idea to contact Limerick Genealogy to see if they can assist you in any way. Please note however that a fee may apply. Here is their email: research@limerickgenealogy.com
In the meantime, here are some websites that you may find useful:
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
Irish Genealogy Tool kit: http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/
Genealogy links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/limerick/index.html
Limerick Library: http://www.limerickcity.ie/Library/LocalStudies/
Limerick City Archives: http://www.limerickcity.ie/Archives/
IGP: http://www.countylimerickgenealogy.com/
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
Tuesday 17th Sep 2013, 12:38PM