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Hello all,
I'm trying to gain information of my Grandmothers family. Mary O'Leary (O'Connell) lived in Clashbane born 1928 died 1992 aged 64. She later lived in Knockgrena, Old Pallas with my grandfather and family.
Her parents where Patrick and Bridget O'Connell.
She is buried in Hospital graveyard with her father Patrick and son Pat.
Also in the grave are Patrick Walsh died 1950 and his Mother Margaret Walsh died 1954. My father thinks these were distant relations of ours and known as 'Welsh's' I have no information on this family, I assume they lived nearby or with my family at some point.

Any info would be great.
Thanks,
Adam O'Leary

Adamo

Friday 3rd Mar 2017, 08:51AM

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  • Adam:

    Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

    I looked at the civil marriage records on www.irishgenealogy.ie and found one in 1922 which is a possible record for Mary's parents. Of course, I just have Bridget as her mother's name so this may not be the correct record. You have to sign-in to see the record.

    Roger McDonnell

    https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_re…

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Tuesday 7th Mar 2017, 08:57PM
  • Hello Roger,

    I'd say your spot on! Bridget's maiden name was Ryan so that matches the record.
    Also mentioned are the fathers of the bride and groom as Thomas and David, these are also the names of Bridget's sons. . .keeping nicely in the tradition of naming children after grandparents.

    Is there any connection you can see of the Walsh family who is buried with Patrick and my Grandmother?

    Many thanks for your help, it's been brilliant putting names to question!

    Regards
    Adam O'Leary

    Adamo

    Wednesday 8th Mar 2017, 06:49PM
  • Adam:

    I would suggest that you try to locate the 1911 census records for the two families and see if there are Walsh families in the townlands.

    Roger

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Thursday 9th Mar 2017, 06:58PM
  • Thanks Roger

    Adamo

    Friday 10th Mar 2017, 07:15AM

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