Good morning! My great grandfather's name was Peter Joseph Sharkey. I believe he was born in the registration district of Ardee, but am not sure. He was born between 1855 and 1860. He was definitely from Louth. His father was Peter Sharkey and his mother was Bridget Halpenny (or some variation thereof). I have not been able to verify this or go back any farther than this. I hope that this site can help me out and bring me farther back in my personal history as well as confirm what I already believe to be true.
Tuesday 29th Oct 2013, 03:27PM
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Liza:
Civil registration of births did not begin in Ireland until 1864.
Roots Ireland which is a pay site has a 1853 baptismal record for a Peter Sharkey born to a Peter Sharkey and a mother with the surname Halpenny. www.rootsireland,ie You may want to register and request the record. Possibly you will find other siblings and the parents marriage on Roots.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Tuesday 29th Oct 2013, 03:55PM -
Mary SharMy gg-Grandmother was Mary Sharkey .. born 1811.. in Arthurstown . She married James Murray in 1831.They had 5 sons, Felix, Thomas, Charles,James & my great grandfather John Murray. They moved to NYC about 1860. Mary Sharkey Murray died in NY in 1863. Any response is greatly appreciated.. Thank You .. Pat
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Lisa :
I found the baptism of your peter and the marriage of his parents. Also sending a listing of the Sharley siblings.
Colleen M Wheeler
COLLEEN M WHEELER
Tuesday 24th Dec 2019, 11:43AM
