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Hi there, I'm compling a family tree and have just found out that my great great grandparents were married in Burt in 1865. Their names were John O'Donnell and Maryanne Morrison. They had several children (Rosean, Ellen, Hannah, John, Lizzie, Sarah Jane and Bridget who was my Great Gran). At some point after they married, they moved to Greenock, Scotland where my great gran (Bridget O'Donnell) was born.

I know it's a long shot but was wondering if anyone had any information about the O'Donnell or Morrison families from this time or even a suggestion on how to find out more information? Thanks in advance for any info or suggestions xxx

KMit

Friday 24th Jul 2015, 11:46PM

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  • K Mit:

    Can't tell if you have the church marriage record or the civil record. Below is a transcription of the civil record which shows the names of the fathers of the bride and groom. Bride's name was shown as Margaret. Here is the link to the RC parish register which starts in 1859 and ends in 1880. http://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0351

    Roger McDonnell

    Date of Marriage:29-Nov-1865Parish / District:BURT
    County:Co. Donegal
    Husband JohnO Donnell age 24 address Burt
    Wife MargaretMorrison age 20Address:Burt
    Husband's Father HughO Donnell
    Wife's Father JamesMorrison

     

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Saturday 25th Jul 2015, 01:33AM

  • Hello again Roger and once again many thanks for all of your help. I'll check the parish record to see if there's any more information.

    With kind regards,

    Karen x

    KMit

    Sunday 26th Jul 2015, 03:55PM

  • Hi,   I have recently started tracing my family tree and came across your message.

    I live in Greenock, my grandmother was Elizabeth O'Donnell born in Greenock. I have traced her birth certificate which shows her parents as John O'Donnel and Mary Ann  (Morrison)  married in Burt 14/11/1865.     I am hoping that there is a link to your search.   I know my gran had a sister Hannah.                                                                                                   Would be grateful for any other nformation you could give me.

     

    regards                                       

    Rkelly

     

    Rkelly

    Sunday 5th Feb 2017, 09:33PM

  • Hi there,

    This is definitely the same family and I'm also in Greenock! I think my great gran (Bridget) was your gran's older sister. There were quite a lot of siblings and I know Hannah was also one of them. I've been researching my family tree for a while and have got some bits and pieces going back a few generations. I'd be happy to share the info with you. Do you have an email address?

    Kind regards,

    Karen.

    KMit

    Monday 6th Feb 2017, 08:24PM

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    Hi,        

    That would be great if you would share your information.

    my email is Rosemary.kelly@hotmail.co.uk.

    my gran married James Davidson and they had four children,     James, John, Bessie and Rosina (my Mum).    I am tracing my grans death certificate and will let you know any other info I get

     

    Regards

    Rosemary                             

    Rkelly

    Monday 6th Feb 2017, 11:12PM

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