I am hoping that someone may be able to help me by pointing me in the right direction.
In my genealogy research so far I have traced my direct descendants back to Boley circa 1871. This is the Boley between Tullow and Shillelagh, Clonmore Parish. My family is the DOYLE family.
I have been advised that I should be able to find more information on my family through the Coollattin/Coolattin Papers held in Dublin’s National Library. These papers include a form of ‘census’ for every family living on the Estate, amongst other records. Is this correct?
I want to plan a trip and come over to Ireland to the National Library as soon as possible. What I need help with/advice is :-
How many days should I plan to spend at the Library e.g. will 4 days be sufficient?
What am I looking for?!!!!! How can I prioritize my research? Should I specifically target to look for e.g. ‘Census’ type
substitutes, maps etc., or are there many other relevant documents?
How easy or difficult a task is it going to be e.g. are there hundreds of thousands of documents, are they catalogued or indexed in any way? Is it too onerous a task for an experienced, but non-professional genealogist?
Are they written in Gaeilge, English or Latin?
Any other advice you can offer.
Thanking in anticipation, any of you who can help .
Thank you.
John Doyle aka John Boy!
John Boy!
Wednesday 6th Jan 2016, 11:36PMMessage Board Replies
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I don't know where you are located, but I am in BC, Canada and can be reached at 250 362 5806 or mrrosshopkins@hotmail.com.
There are (fortunately) all kinds of records from the Fitzwilliam Estate at the National Library. I would suggest at least 4 days so that you can have enough time to assure yourself that you have done everything possible.
The records that you enquire about are the Fitzwilliam Estate List of Occupiers for the years 1827, 1839, 1848, 1850, 1860, 1868?
First of all, you should go online and look for Irish Census Substitutes...a woman in Canada has transcribed most of the 1839 data. From this you MAY be able to find your ancestors....IF they held a lease. This record does NOT show " every family living on the Estate"...only those holding a lease, however small. If your ancestors did not hold a lease (Catholic?) they would not be on the list. If you find them in 1839, you will then be able to go to the other years and get a bunch more information.
Failing that, there are some large volumes bound in green that catalogue all documents at the Library...you can look for Doyle, for Boley...endless...good luck.
If your family were Protestant, you should find out which Church of Ireland parish Boley is in and see IF the Representative Church Body in Dublin has the parish records. IF boley was part of Aghowle (C of I) parish, you can find the old records online before you go.
Best if you get in touch with me direct.
Sorry to be so vague. It would be better if you contact me directly.
mrrosshopkins@hotmail.com
Thursday 7th Jan 2016, 04:14AM -
Hi mrrosshopkins@hotmail
Very many thanks for all the information you have given me.
The family was Roman Catholic. Silly of me to leave this important bit of information out!
I shall telephone you later this coming week.
Very many thanks again.
John Doyle
John Boy!
Sunday 10th Jan 2016, 07:05PM