Delighted to have found this website, though typically, no info for the parish I am keen to learn more on! However, I'm sure that will come. My G-Grandfather Thaddeus/Timothy Lavin was born in 1851 in the parish of Killukin. His father was Edward Lavin, a farmer and his mother Margaret Corrigan (or similar). Timothy emigrated to England sometime before 1881 (where he frist appears on the census) yet we know little about his Irish origins, other than he came from a place near Carrick on Shannon. I think Timothy had a number of brothers but we have not been able to locate or really verify any of them or their possible descendants.
We would truly love to know if we have any relatives out there - whether in England, the US or if any stayed in Ireland.
I've had a good look round the area on google-earth and it does look a lovely spot, though very different from when there must have been hundreds of people living there in the 19th century. I understand a RC church was built in Croghan in 1880s, but I do wonder where RC baptisms would have taken place prior to this.
Looking forward to .
Seeker
Friday 9th Nov 2012, 03:47PMMessage Board Replies
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Hi
Thank you for your message.
I have forwarded your request for assistance to a volunteer in Co Roscommon who may be able to offer some advice.
In the meantime for information on resources in Co Roscommon you might try:
http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/browse/
Remember to post as much information as you can with regard to the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.
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Genealogy Support
Monday 14th Jan 2013, 10:44AM -
Hi There,I had similar problems with my family roots and found that they were Roman Catholics whose priest rrecorded everything in latin so you may like to try that on some sites.best of luck ,John
Monday 11th Nov 2013, 11:43AM -
Edward Lavin & Margaret Corrigan of Toormoore baptised the following children in the RC parish of Croghan aka Killucan & Killummod (between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon).
Michael Lavin b1849 gp Mary Moraghan & John McGreevy
John Lavin b1856 gp Mary Keelty & John Currigan / Corrigan
Edmund Lavin b1858 (rip) gp Charles Morahan & Brigid McDonogh
Edward Lavin b1861 gp John Currigan & Brigid McGreevy
Toormoore is near Carrick on Shannon.
Hope this helps!
Rua, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘︎
Tuesday 8th Nov 2022, 04:22AM -
Thank you very much Rua. Much appreciated!
Seeker
Tuesday 8th Nov 2022, 03:33PM