I am looking for information on my ancestor Michael J Doyle. He was born in 1845 in Mayo Ireland. He immigrated to the United States in or around 1861 (Census Records). He was Catholic. He moved to Cleveland Ohio and married Elizabeth Keeley in 1866. They lived on Church street in Cleveland. He was naturalized by 1900. He died in 1906 in Cleveland.
There is another Michael J Doyle who lived in Sandusky Ohio - not far from Cleveland who married an Elizabeth Foyle - This is not the same person, but perhaps cousins.
My questions is - how can I find more information about the Doyles from Mayo Ireland in the 1800's? Doyle is a very popular name and it is hard to determine which one is the right one. I do not know if he had any brothers or sisters, I assume he would because most did at the time. I do not know the Parish he is from? Was there any paperwork or documents that the family would file before leaving Ireland or would they just leave? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Kevin Cyron
Friday 20th Sep 2024, 01:53PMMessage Board Replies
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Kevin:
From reviewing Griffiths Valuation data and the 1901 census, it appears your family likely came from a parish in East Mayo.
Without parents names, we can't determine if there is an available baptismal record. Civil registration of births started in 1864.
Have you taken a general DNA test? Perhaps your matches may have more info on the origins of your family in Ireland.
No records were kept of people leaving Ireland in the early 1860s.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 23rd Sep 2024, 02:23PM -
The 1870 federal census shows Michael and Elizabeth and their first two children: Mary and James. If the couple followed Irish naming patterns, Michael's father would have likely been called James too.
The 1900 federal census indicates Michael was born in May 1845, but these dates are not always reliable.
Have you found Michael in all the available U.S. records, including censuses, his will, cemetery records, obituary, death certificate, marriage certificate, children's birth/baptismal/marriage records (these sometimes give specific information about the parents' place of origin)?
Patricia
Monday 23rd Sep 2024, 11:59PM