Patrick/Nicholas Roach - 1800

Hi, 

Thank you for your message.

Do you know what parishes in Cork and Wexford Patrick and Nicholas were born in? Most church records are held locally, so in order to determine what registers you need to be looking at you need the parish name. Once you have this it will greatly help you in your search. Have you any documentation that mentions any placename at all-townland/villages/towns? 

Do yo uknow much about Nicholas' emigration? Generally more information was given at the port of arrival rather than that of departure. If you know where he arrived in Canada, it may be a place to find more information-and maybe even an exact place of origin. For immigration records in Canada, check the National Library and Archives of Canada at http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html

You could also try doing a search for Patrick in the Tithe Applotment Books. These are land records that were compiled between 1823 and 1837 in order to determine the amount which occupiers of agricultural holdings should pay in tithes to the Church of Ireland. If you can find Patrick in this it will help tie hom to a more specific place. Here is the link:

http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp

Some other webites which may be of help to you 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 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

I hope that this helps. Remember to post any new information that you find-especially if you find a location. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you.

Kind regards,

Genealogy Support