Riordans of Bottomstown

This message has also been emailed to Mark Callanan.

Hi Mark,

Nice to make contact again.

My name is Michael Cleary and i have been following your posts on the irelandXo website for Knockainey. I also live in Bottomstown.I have previously replied to one of your posts regarding  Nicholas Cooke & Maria (or Mary) English on the website. 3 things1. It doesn't matter now, i haven't received the attachment you sent to the email address-knockaineycommunitycouncil@gmail.com2. I have previous research done on the Cookes in the area so i can help you further if you would like?3.Are u related to a Michael Callanan from the Hospital/Emly area, whom i know.He also has a confirmed connection to a particular Cookes line in the area. Best RegardsMike

Hi Mark,

My 2nd great grandmother is Catherine Claire Riordan. She was born 1824 to James Riordan and Mary Cleary. One of her brothers was the James Riordan you speak of born in 1827. 

Catherine came the the USA in 1850 with sister Maria and John. Catherine married and became a Pomeroy. Maria became a Morgan and John married, but I am unable to find out who he married. 

The house that James Riordan b. 1783 d. 1886, lived in is still there. A two story stone home. 

My mother visited Ireland in the late 70s and was able to meet a few Riordans and visit my 3rd great grandfathers grave. 

---Michael

PS--Anything you are looking for?

Hi Michaels

thanks for your response! Sorry about the delay in my response. I have a Church Baptism record from www.rootsireland.ie that says My James was born and/or baptised on 18 Sept 1827 to James Riordan & Mary Clancy. The witnesses though were John Cleary & Mary Cleary. I think you are probably right and that Clancy is a transription error.

I would appriciate any info you can give me about the family.

Mark