John J. Canton and Mary Burke married on 16 Feb, 1843 in Cloonduane, Balla Parish, County Mayo, Ireland. They lived on the Lynch-Blosse Estate ownde by Rev. Sir Francis Lynch-Blosse. Their first three children were born there. Michael on 1 Jan, 1844, Elizabeth abt. 19 Feb 1846 and Martin in May 1848. They arrived in Baltimore, Maryland aboard the ship Leila on 8 March 1849.
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 Balla (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.
Mayo Abbey, Mayo.
Location: Balla (Mayo)
Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo.
Athavalley House
Location: Balla (Mayo)
Secondary school, Balla, Mayo
Foundation of Balla GAA Club
1886-01-01 12:00:00
Balla 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