Connections (DNA) suggest that James was born in county Mayo, with a "most-likely" sister, Anne Hughes (b: ca 1827) who married Patrick Dowdle 27 Jan 1850 in Aughaval Parish, County Mayo.
James parents were listed as: James Hughes and Bridget Quigley.
County Mayo, or Maigh Eo in Irish, is located in the west of Ireland. We are home to Ashford Castle, Croagh Patrick and the fabulous town of Westport. Our county town is Castlebar and we have a population of approximately 130,000. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
St Marys Church, Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo
Location: Mayo
Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo
Workhouse Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
Location: Mayo
Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Knockmore RC Church
Location: Mayo
Old National School, Lisaniska, Mayo
Location: Mayo
Foxford F26 EY28
Kilcoleman Costello in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described by Samuel Lewis in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" 1837.</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
Kildavnet Freeholders List
<p>A unique Census Substitute for the townland of Carrickkildavnet aka Kildavnet in 1829. This Freeholders List can provide useful information about those who held enough land to register to vote. While the smaller tenant farmers who suffered most during the Great Famine won't appear on this list, there may be a few surprises included here (that didn't appear on Tithe applotment records). These could be partners on a freehold lease. Can you find your ancestor's name below?</p>
1829-06-01 12:00:00
Moses Keady/Kedey pre 1827
<p>I am looking for ancestors across both Mayo and Donegal Parish for name Kedey, Keady (sp). Specifics below in text.</p>
2022-01-01 12:00:00
Night of the Big Wind
<p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>
1839-01-06 12:00:00
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Oughaval (Mayo). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.
The Octagon, Westport, Co. Mayo.
Location: Oughaval (Mayo)
The Octagon, Westport, Co. mayo
Murrisk Abbey
Location: Oughaval (Mayo)
Murrisk, Mayo, Ireland
Westport House
Location: Oughaval (Mayo)
Westport, Mayo, Ireland
Westport Workhouse Memorial
Location: Oughaval (Mayo)
Cathair Na Mart Estate, Westport, Co Mayo
Foundation of Westport GAA Club
1971-01-01 12:00:00
Oughaval aka Aughaval in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described by Samuel Lewis in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" 1837.</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
Westport in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837.</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
Kilmaclasser in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00