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Hi , My great grandad was Sylvester Martin,from Donaghmore/Ratoath married to first wife Jane Barker parents from Ashbourne,second wife Ellen Mullen,Donaghmore area..Syls parents were Pat and Mary,born about 1838.Cant get back any further than that..hit a wall..any family trees that match..? Thanks.

PhilM

Saturday 18th Feb 2017, 02:46AM

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  • Hi Phil

    www.rootsireland.ie/ has Sylvester's baptism with mother Mary Fagan

    Name:Silvester MartinDate of Birth:
    Date of Baptism:27-Apr-1867Address:Not RecordedParish/District:CURRAHAGender:MaleCountyCo. Meath
    Denomination:Roman Catholic
    Father:Patrick MartinMother:Mary FaganOccupation:
    Sponsor 1 /
    Informant 1:Hugh LarkinSponsor 2 /
    Informant 2:Ellen Tumblity

    Siblings Mathew 1857 John 1861 Patrick 1864

    I couldn't find Patrick & Mary's marriage record

    The National Library of Irland has made the R C parish registers freely available online; there are Curraha baptisms 1823-81 so perhaps you might want to try those (registers.nli.ie/).

    Col

    ColCaff, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Saturday 18th Feb 2017, 08:45AM

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