Margaret Henighan and Daniel Holmes

Hi,

Thanks for your message.

Do you know what part of Ireland the family originated from? Do you have any documentation that mentions a townland/parish/village/town or even a county? Once you have narrowed down the area where they came from it will be much easier to look for information on the family.

Do you know much about their emigration? Generally more information was given at the port of arrival rather than that of departure. If you knew where they arrived this may be a place to find more information and perhaps even an exact place of origin. For immigration information in Canada check the Natioanl Archives and Library at  http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html

Some websites which may help you in your searc for information are:

The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/

The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx

The National Archives UK ? genealogy search: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/

The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm

Family Search: https://familysearch.org/  

 Irish Genealogy: www.irishgenealogy.ie/index.html

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.

Kind regards,

Genealogy Support