I am again researching my Commons/Commins family after a two year absence.
I believe my family may have been a family of teachers as Mary Commins (abt. 1810-1886), my ancestor, taught with her husband Tim Forde in New Birmingham/Glengoole 1847-1870 or so.
I have done extensive research in Thurles area (Littleton, Moycarkey etc.) following teacher James Commins back to his teacher father Denis Commins whose farmer father was Patrick Commins but I can't seem to make the connection with my Mary, nor can I get further back to find out Denis' origins - so I'm stuck.
Would anyone know the names of the early teachers (1810-1850s or so) in Boherlahan? Any Commins/Commons teachers perchance?
Many, many thanks for your response!
Katy
Katy
Thursday 6th Oct 2022, 06:25AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi Katy
Just came accross your post of Oct 2022. The following may be of interest to you in pursuing your research.
Teachers Salary Books 1834 - 1855 are held in the National Archives. www.nationalarchives.ie You will find details on the site as to how to access these files. They are not online.
Teacher records from 1814-1854 of the Kildare Place Society are held in the Church of Ireland College of Education in Rathmines, Dublin. www.dcu/ie/church-of-ireland-centre Records not online.
It is also worth checking the catalogue of records held at the National Library of Ireland www.nli.ie
Wishing you success with your research
Margaret
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Monday 4th Dec 2023, 06:43PM