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Greetings,

My aging mother, in her 80's, asked me to compile a record of her/our ancestry. I have finally made the connection for her to Winfred Halloran, my 2X Great Grandmother after several months of searching. She, Winfred, was born 1 May 1835 to her father Domnick Halloran and Bridget McNalty in the Parish of Kilmoremoy.

Her history is:

1. She immagrated to the USA through Liverpool to New Orleans in 1851/1852.

2. Married Patrick Carroll in St. Louis Missouri.

The next several generations lived, worked and died in Lexington Missouri. She pasted in 1928.

One of the interesting parts of the search was my Grandma Maggie (Winfred was Maggie's Grandmother) always told me these two things; "We come from the County Mayo" and for whatever reason "Carroll was always spelled with 2 R's and 2 L's". Not sure what the second phrase is all about.

My querry is this; How would I find out where some of my ancestors lived to perhaps get some pictures for my mother?

Additionally, are there any Halloran's kicking about Kilmoremoy?

Regards,

Keith

 

 

Keith Gregg

Thursday 24th Dec 2020, 05:07PM

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  • Hi Keith,
    Are you sure the Hallorans were not from Co. Sligo? These names appear in Griffith’s Valuation (mid-1800s) for Sligo:
    Halloran Cecily Bunree Kilmoremoy Sligo
    HALLORAN DOMINICK CARROWCUSHLAUN KILMOREMOY SLIGO
    HALLORAN DOMINICK CLOONSLAUN KILMOREMOY SLIGO
    Halloran James Cloonslaun Kilmoremoy Sligo
    Halloran Patrick Bunree Kilmoremoy Sligo
    Halloran Timothy Carrowcushlaun Kilmoremoy Sligo
    Halloran Timothy Cloonslaun Kilmoremoy Sligo
    There were also McNultys living in the same townland as one of the Dominics:
    Mc Nulty Anthony Ardnaree, or Shanaghy Kilmoremoy Sligo
    Mc Nulty Bridget Abbey Street Kilmoremoy Sligo
    Mc Nulty John Bunree Kilmoremoy Sligo
    MC NULTY JOHN CARROWCUSHLAUN KILMOREMOY SLIGO
    Mc Nulty Marcus Crocketstown Kilmoremoy Sligo
    Mc Nulty Martin Church Street Kilmoremoy Sligo
    MC NULTY PATRICK CARROWCUSHLAUN KILMOREMOY SLIGO
    Mc Nulty Thomas Rathkip Kilmoremoy Sligo
    Mc Nulty William Rathkip Kilmoremoy Sligo
    There were NO Hallorans and two McNultys in Kilmoremoy, Mayo:
    MC NULTY JOHN MILL STREET KILMOREMOY MAYO
    MC NULTY PATRICK KING STREET KILMOREMOY MAYO

    Patricia

    Friday 25th Dec 2020, 08:50PM
  • Patricia,

    It could have been. This is the entry I found:

    Catholic Parish Register at NLI, Microfilm 04231/04 Parish of Kilmoremoy, County of Mayo / Sligo, Diocese of Killala, Baptisms 01 May 1823 to 14 OCT 1836. Entry of birth for Winfred Halloran #10566 Born: 01 May 1835 Christened: 06 May 1835: Father Domnick Halloran Mother: Bridget McNalty.

    As stated I am really unsure of the geography and place names. Since it is Mayo / Sligo, I would go with Sligo. Thanks for the assistance.

    Are Griffith’s Valuation (mid-1800s) for Sligo the tax records or probate?

    This is the family life of record that I have put together thus far down to me:

    1. Winfred Halloran's birth in Ireland 1835.
    2. Winefred Haloran immigration to USA From Ireland in 1852 (No copy but I can pay for one))
    3. Patrick Carroll and Winefred Haloran's Marriage 5 June 1853 St Louis, St Louis, Missouri 
    4. Census 1860 Lexington, Missouri: Patrick Carroll and Winefred Haloran (Great Great Grandparents)
    5. Census 1870 Lexington, Missouri: Patrick Carroll and Winefred Haloran (Great Great Grandparents) and John Joseph Carroll (Great Grandfather)
    6. Census 1880 Lexington, Missouri: Patrick Carroll and Winefred Haloran (Great Great Grandparents) and John Joseph Carroll (Great Grandfather)
    7. Note: Census 1890 destroyed in fire
    8. John Joseph Carroll and Jane Lillis Marriage in Springfield, Missouri 26 Dec 1899
    9. Census 1900 Lexington, Missouri: Winefred Carroll ((Widowed) (Great Great Grandmother))
    10. Census 1910 Lexington, Missouri: Winefred Carroll ((Widowed) (Great Great Grandmother))
    11. Census 1910 Denver, Colorado: John Joseph Carroll ((Widowed) (Great Grandfather and Margaret Carroll (Grandmother))
    12. Census 1920 Lexington, Missouri: Winefred Carroll (Great Great Grandmother, John Joseph Carroll (Great Grandfather) and Margaret Carroll (Grandmother))
    13. Death of Winefred Carroll Lexington, Missouri 25 Jan 1928
    14. Death of John Joseph Carroll: Policeman killed in the line of duty 24 Feb 1930
    15. Census 1930 Lexington, Missouri: Margaret Carroll (Grandmother) living with sister and brother-in-law
    16. Clarence Jernigan and Margaret Carroll Marriage 1 Aug 1935 Mobile, Alabama
    17. Birth Mary Kate Jernigan Lexington, Missouri 
    18. Census 1940 Moss Point, Mississippi: Clarence Jernigan (Grandfather), Margaret Carroll-Jernigan (Grandmother) and Mary Kate Jernigan-Gregg (Mother)
    19. Donald Gregg and Mary Kate Jernigan Marriage  Mobile, Alabama (Certified copy)
    20. Birth certificate Keith Gregg Lemoore, California (Certified Copy)
    21. Keith Gregg and Judith Slowik marriage Illinois 1985
    22. Death of Margaret Carroll-Jernigan 1998

    The reference to Mayo might be for the Carroll side. As I do more research I find some of the family oral history is off. Same as the Carroll spelling statement.

    As some families travelled together, the Argo out of Liverpool, arrived 1851-12-31 in New Orleans with other Hallorans. Besides Winny (Winfred) Halloran 15YO, was Honora (18), Judy (18) and Thomas (21). Thomas I am pretty sure he, Thomas, is related becuase he shows up with in a birth in Lexington and Winfred is a sponsor.

    One interesting note is I just received this from the Sisters of Charity:

    Sister Mary Andrea Carroll was born Winifred Carroll on 12/21/1862 in Lexington, Missouri.  Her parents were Patrick Carroll and Winifred Halleron-Carroll.  She entered the Community 1/04/1890, took temporary vows 3/19/1892, and took final vows 7/1/1915.  She taught at Sacred Heart School, Topeka, KS. And St. Mary’s School, Butte, MT.  She passed away 3/19/1926 of Influenza in Providence Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas and was buried in the cemetery at the Mother House in Leavenworth. 

    Again Thanks for all the assistance,

    Regards,

    Keith

     

    Keith Gregg

    Saturday 26th Dec 2020, 01:54PM
  • Friends,

    To add more to the mix I found this today. Domnick could also go by Dennis Halloran. Bridget is pretty steady in the use of her name.

    Regards,

    Keith

    Keith Gregg

    Saturday 26th Dec 2020, 03:09PM
  • And these.....

    It forms the McNalty (McEnalty) relation. (Why the "E"?) I highlighted the old map but it looks to be a parking lot now on Google maps. Too bad.

    Regards,

    Keith

    Keith Gregg

    Saturday 26th Dec 2020, 04:49PM
  • Keith,
    Apparently Kilmoremoy Civil Parish is primarely in Tirawley Barony, County Mayo; however, a small portion is part of Tyreragh Barony in County Sligo. This info comes from http://sites.rootsweb.com/~irlmayo2/kilmoremoy_cp_characteristics.html
    Also "Townlands were transferred from County Sligo's Tireragh Barony to Kilmoremoy after 1898," so this may explain the Mayo-Sligo confusion.

    Patricia

    Sunday 27th Dec 2020, 02:38PM
  • Patricia,

    Thank you for the clarification. It is very helpful.

    Regards,

    Keith

    Keith Gregg

    Monday 28th Dec 2020, 04:07PM
  • Hey everyone,

    My son analyzed his DNA with 23 and me, The result was my son's DNA line comes primarily from County Mayo in Ireland, I thought it was neat. Grandma Maggie was spot on.

    Keith

    Keith Gregg

    Friday 2nd Apr 2021, 12:11AM

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