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Hello,

I'm looking for anyone who could help me further my research on my gg-grandfather, Thomas Lester (Thomas Lyster in baptismal info.-Ossory Diocese), who was born in Seirkieran, Offaly County, in 1843 to Paul Lyster and Johanna Moloy, sponsors: Rev. M or W O'Keefe and Mary Lyster (Breaghmore).  His sister, Bridget, was baptised in 1838 and, again her parents are listed as Paul Lyster and Johanna Molloy, sponsors: Patt Downy and Margaret Molloy (Clareen).  There's a third child listed in the baptismal info. of 1845 but the child's name is not given but now the parents are listed as Paul Lester and Johanna Molloy, sponsors: Mi?? Heenan and Sally Lester (Clareen).  Thomas Lester (spelling he used here in the US) said he left Ireland as a child but I can't find any immigration information for him.  He also said he had two sisters that they called Dark Kate and Light Kate.  I'm trying to find any family back in Ireland that might have more info. on our ancestors.  Unfortunately, I don't know the names of Paul Lester's nor Johanna Molloy's parents' names nor those of any of their siblings.

Thanks for any assistance.

Jeanine Chavez

 

Friday 25th Mar 2016, 04:44AM

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  • Jeanine:

    Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

    I did not find any more baptismal records but Roots Ireland di have the marriage record in 1837. See transcription below. They were married in Eglish parish which is to the north of Seirkieran.

    I also found an 1833 Tithe record for a Bridget Lyster in Breaghmore (see below). Possibly she was Paul's mother or another relative.

    Roger McDonnell

     

    Date of Marriage:01-Apr-1837
    Parish / District:EGLISH
    County:Co. Offaly
    Husband PaulLester
    Wife JohannaMolloy

    http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/reels/tab//004625717/00…

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Friday 25th Mar 2016, 01:38PM
  • Hello Jeanine,

    I just came across your posting very recently. I also descend from this family of Lesters. You can contact me at adrianwcorcoran@gmail.com

    Best regards,

    Adrian.

    Friday 20th Jan 2017, 06:32PM
  • Hello Roger and thank you for the info.  Sorry I haven't responded sooner but I've been unable to follow-up with research until now.  I appreciate you taking the time to respond.  The marriage record is a nice addition to my research.

     

    Regards,

    Jeanine

    JC

    Wednesday 15th Mar 2017, 07:29AM
  • Hello Adrian,

    I can't believe I've finally found someone who is related.  I'll contact you on the e-mail account you've provided.

     

    Regards,

    Jeanine

     

    JC

    Wednesday 15th Mar 2017, 07:31AM
  • Jeanine:

    All the best with your research!

    Roger

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Wednesday 15th Mar 2017, 01:20PM

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