Fanning Family of Enniscorthy c.1840

Dear Jim

You have already gathered a lot of information about the family, congratulations, you have been working hard! 

I think given the research you have done so far and the information you have gathered, I would search the 1901 and 1911 National Archives site and have a look at the online phone book to see if there are any Bradshaw entries, for example and contact them directly for further information.

Griffith?s Valuation (1847-1864): http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/

The National Archives of Ireland: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/  you can search the 1901/1911 Census on the National Archives page too, for instances of the family name at that time

Other important sources include the Tithe Applotment Books and Griffith?s Valuation. Even though these sources only record the head of the household, the information is very important and can be valuable:

Tithe Applotment Books (1823-1837): http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/index.jsp

Griffith?s Valuation (1847-1864): http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/

Remember to post any new information that you find here. 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.

Best of luck with your search

Clare Doyle

Genealogy Support  

Clare,

Thanks so much for your response. I neglected to also say that the Tithe Applotments and Griffith's have been researched as well. We found a James & John Fanning living on Duffrey St in what appears to be downtown Enniscorthy. Since the compilations aren't very specific, we believe this may be the head of the household and a son at that address. It seems to be close to St. Aiden's that would verify the records we found there. I attempted to use the 1901 and 1911 Censuses, however I found the Bradshaw name but unable to verify if they are related due to the long period of time that passed between "sightings". Nothing I have been able to find can 'connect the dots" as it were from 1842 to 1901. Given the short mortality rate during that century, I can't assume that what I found (mostly widowed women with children) are the correct people. No men seem to exist with those names at that timeframe. Those who do don't match the age group. So, it seems short of hiring someone or going there, I'm stuck (unless there's something I'm missing in the way of resources?).

Thanks,

Jim

Dear Jim

I will pass your query to a volunter in another area who will have a look at this for you. 

Best wishes

Clare 

Genealogy Support 

Jim:

Clare asked me to look at your family. You have done a very thorough job of researching so there was little information I could locate. Between the 1853 Griffiths and the 1901 census there are few resources to assist other than the civil index records of births, marriages and deaths. I focused on the Enniscorthy registration district and there were no James or Ellen Fanning death records for someone born around 1810. There were no Peter or Bridget Bradshaw records at all. Possibly they emigrated?

I did locate a death index record for a Francis Kinsella which is below. Not sure if this is the correct person. There were at least 3 Mary Kinsellas who died in the 1890s who might be the daughter of James and Ellen Fanning. I can send you those records if you want them.

A death record will show the date, location, cause of death, informants name and sometimes the relationship of the informant to the deceased. You can get a copy of a death record for around 4 euros from the General Register Office. I provided instructions below the index record.

One other possible source would be a town directory for Enniscorthy. I was not able to locate a directory. If you haven't already, you may want to contact the library in Enniscorthy.

http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Departments/Library/Yourlocallibrary/Enniscor…

Let me know if you have any questions.

Roger McDonnell

Go to this link http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Apply-for-Certificates.aspx In the middle of the page there are links for birth, marriage or death certificates. Hit the link for the form you want. You will likely get a screen asking for a User Name and Password. (This is a program bug that the GRO has to correct). Hit cancel and the appropriate form should come up. Print the form and complete the requested information. Also provide the information from the index record--quarter/year of the event, registration district and the volume and page number where the event is recorded. Make sure you ask for a copy which costs around 4 euros. ( A cert costs closer to 20 euros). You can also ask the GRO to e-mail the copy back to you.