Looking for James Heavey born 1807-1810 and his wife Bridget Atkinson born 1809-1811 from Easky area. They were married in 1833 and had a son John in 1834. They emmigrated to Canada in 1835. I can find records for a John Heavey b 1847- d 1892 and a Bridget Mulligan b 1854- d 1917. The couple married in 1877 and settled in Ballymeeny. I'm wondering if this family links to previous generations of the current "Havey" family?
Saturday 14th Mar 2015, 05:34PM
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Sheila:
Unfortunately, the RC records for Easkey parish do not start until 1864.
The 1858 Griffiths Valuation head of household listing for Easky civil parish shows a John Heavy in Carrownabinna /Ballymeeny townland. I'm guessing that this John is the father or uncle of the John who married Bridget Mulligan. He may also be a brother to James that went to Canada.
http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths/sligo/easky.htm
I also looked at the Tithe Applotment listings for Easky parish. There was an 1833 record for a Michael Heavy in Carrownaminna. Possibly he is the father or brother or uncle to the James who went to Canada.
http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/reels/tab//004587439/00…
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Saturday 14th Mar 2015, 06:55PM