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James Roach

James Roach

Born
1842-07-06 12:00:00
Died
1929-08-08 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Born July 6, 1842, County Mayo to Dominick Roach/Roache and Bridget Mulloy. Emigrated to the USA, filed declaration of Intent to become US citizen in Dane Co, Wi 1871.
Married Anna Marie Bradley in Madison, Wi---moved to Chicago, then to Red Oak, Iowa, 13 children born to this farmer and his wife. He died in Red Oak, IA August 1929.

James came to the USA with his sister Bridget, who married Patrick C Higgins in Madison, Wi. She was born in 1844 died in 1875 in Savanna, IL.
Another sister stayed in Ireland, Mary--b 1841, d 1917. She married William Kilgallen.
A brother Michael also stayed in Ireland b. abt 1828. He married Honora Murphy and lived in Castlebar, Co Mayo, Ireland.

I have more info, if interested.

My brick wall is James' parents.

Thanks.

Associated communities

Mayo

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.

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    Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo

  • Workhouse Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland

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    Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland

  • Knockmore RC Church

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  • Old National School, Lisaniska, Mayo

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    Foxford F26 EY28

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    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

  • 1820s

    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

  • 2020s

    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

  • 1830s

    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