John Kelly was my great grandfather. According to my research, he was born in Martin's Town, Athboy, County Meath about 1835 or 1836 and emigrated to Australia (but I am not sure when). He married Mary Meagher in Balranald, NSW on 12 November 1865. While I have been able to find out some infromation on him and his family since then, I am interested to know when and how he got to Australia, and whether there are any of his relations still in Ireland.
Margie Ann
Monday 9th Feb 2015, 05:38AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi Margie
Here is John's baptism record from rootsireland.ie John Kelly Date of Birth: Date of Baptism: 24-Apr-1834 Address: Parish/District: ATHBOY Gender: Male County Co. Meath Denomination: Roman Catholic Father: Michael Kelly Mother: Marcella Carolan Occupation: Sponsor 1 / Informant 1: Nicholas Simond Sponsor 2 / Informant 2: Margaret Murray
The only sibling I could find for him was Bridget 1837
ancestry has lots arrival records of John Kellys born 1834 but it's impossible to tell which is yours I'm afraid!
I couldn't find any Kellys in Athboy in the Irish phone book
Col
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Monday 9th Feb 2015, 09:51AM