I posted this once before many years ago but I decided to give it another try.
To the best of my knowledge my great grandfather John Higgins was born in 1835 and resided in Dunlavin until 1852 when he left for the United States. His parents were Patrick Higgins and Mary Foster. He had 2 brothers: Hugh and William. Aside from articles in United States newspapers I have nothing that actually puts him in Dunlavin. I did find a listing in Griffith's Valuation for a Patrick Higgins in Dunlavin in 1854 but have no way to really know if this is the father of my great grandfather or not.
Higgins
Sunday 4th Aug 2024, 02:35AMMessage Board Replies
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Hello,
A John Higgins was baptized in Dunlavin in 1829. Parents were Patrick and Bridget (no last name). He had siblings William and Hugh, as well as others.
Name: John Higgins
Baptism: 06-Dec-1829
Parish/District: DUNLAVIN
County Co. Wicklow
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Father: Patrick Higgins
Mother: Bridget
Sponsor 1 /David Ennis
Sponsor 2 /Bridget Ennis
RootsIreland shows the following siblings for John:
- Church Baptism Higgins Patrick 1832 Co. Wicklow
- Church Baptism Higgins Elizabeth 1835 Co. Wicklow
- Church Baptism Higgins Hugh 1841 Co. Wicklow
- Church Baptism Higgins Bridget 1844 Co. Wicklow
- Church Baptism Higgins William 1848 Co. Wicklow
I could not find a record for a John with a mother Mary Lester. Are you sure of that name?
Patricia
Sunday 4th Aug 2024, 12:23PM -
Foster, not Lester!
Patricia
Sunday 4th Aug 2024, 12:23PM -
Yes I am certain her name was Mary Foster
Higgins
Wednesday 14th Aug 2024, 02:30AM