Hi, I am trying to find more information on my Great Grandfather and his Parents and Siblings. My Great Grandfathers name is Maurice(morrice) Roche/Roach, he immigrated to America around 1862 based on US census and his estimated birthdate based on census and death certificate is 1835. I have not been able to track down any immigrationor any record of him at all in Ireland.
I have found his parents marriage information:
Tobias Roche ( on Maurices death certificate it is listed with middle name Steanbois) married Margaret Luddy 7/1/1806 Kildorrery Marriage Place and Kilcloney is Residence (Witness: David Collins and Mary Murphy-Kilclonney
I found birth of a daughter Catherine Roche 1813 Ferns-Enniscorthy
Birth of daughter Mary Roche April 23rd 1826 (Sponsers: Mary and William Luddy) Kilcloney
I found a birth certificate for a Margaret Luddy but I dont really have a way to verify if this is the same Margaret who married Tobias: Oct 23rd 1785 Clogheen, Tipperary Ireland- Diocese Waterford and Lismore (Father- Guli Luddy and Mother- Maria Casey) Would there be documents to search for to verify if this is the same Margaret who married Tobias? And where would I search for them?
Any kind of information or leads will be greatly appreciated. Or any location on where they lived, property owned?? andy additonal siblings or leads. I am also trying to find out when Margaret and Tobias died and where they are buried.
I am traveling to Ireland in July and I am hoping to uncover some clues and additional information before then so that I may be able to visit any place of significance in relation to my ancestors. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Ann