I am interested in information concerning my maternal grandmother's parents.
They were Bridget O'Malley and John Walsh. Married between (most likely) 1880-1885. They emigrated to England where my grandmother, Bridget Walsh, was born. They moved on to Wales before finally moving to the United States.
I know Bridget O'Malley was from the Tourmakeady area, just don't know which parish they were married in - or even if there would have been only one parish at that location at that time.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Saturday 6th Oct 2012, 12:24AM
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Hi James
Have you tried checking Civil registration records which are available from the General Register Office (GRO)? These start from 1864. You can access the website here: http://www.groireland.ie/research.htm
Working back in time for Bridget & John's relatives you might try checking the land records called the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38) or the later Griffith's Valuation (1848-64). The Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38): Microfilm copies of the books for all of Ireland are available at the National Archives of Ireland (NAI) http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/tithe-applotment-books-and-the-primary-griffith-valuation/ or the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS). Griffith's is freely available here: www.askaboutireland.com or here: www.failteromhat.com Failte Romhat has lots of other useful links you could try looking at.
You might also try contacting the Mayo Genealogy Group http://www.mayo.ie/dnn/Blogs/Forums/tabid/92/aft/92/Default.aspx#.UHbSKxXA-Io
Or one of the Mayo Genealogy Centres:
Mayo North Family History Centre,
Enniscoe,
Castle Hill,
Ballina,
County Mayo.
Tel: +353 (0)96 31809
Fax: +353 (0)96 31885
Email: normayo@iol.ie
Website: www.irish-roots.net/mayo/Mayo.htmSouth Mayo Family Research,
Main Street,
Ballinrobe,
County Mayo.
Tel/Fax: +353 (0)94 9541214
Email: soumayo@iol.ie
Website: www.mayo.irish-roots.netall the best.
Thursday 11th Oct 2012, 02:06PM