Patrick Sweeney, born about 1828 in Sligo, came to America sometime between 1850 and 1852. He married Margaret Kenion (Keenan) October 11, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sometime after 1860 this Margaret died and he married Margaret Dwyer. Patrick died November 7, 1891 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Thursday 25th Oct 2012, 11:52AM
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Hi
Have you tried checking the land records called the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38) http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp
or the later Griffith's Valuation (1848-64) http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/
or the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS) https://familysearch.org/ for Patrick and his relatives?
Do you know much about his emigration? Dates- reasons he left, travel companions, port of arrival etc? Often more information was given at the point of arrival than departure - this may be another good place to look for clues - if you haven't already?
Failte Romhat has lots of other useful links you could try looking at ). www.failteromhat.com
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Friday 23rd Nov 2012, 11:29AM