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James Swanick

Born
13 May 1795
Died
13 May 1861
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

My first try on this site. James Swanick is my first relative to come over from Ireland to New York (town of Saratoga Springs) in about 1851 with his family, consisting of his wife, six sons and a daughter. They had left Ireland in 1847 but due to family illness got waylaid in Liverpool, settling for several years to build up enough money for the journey.

We know from the obituaries of two of his sons that they were born in Carrowjames, County Mayo but I don't find James or his wife's obituaries (Anne Welsh 1808-1890).

I have a couple of other branches of the family but this is the only one for which I've found enough documentation to trace across to Ireland.

Quite an adventure finding these relatives!

Associated communities

Balla (Mayo)

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.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Mayo Abbey, Mayo.

    Location: Balla (Mayo)

    Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo.

  • Athavalley House

    Location: Balla (Mayo)

    Secondary school, Balla, Mayo

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Balla GAA Club

    1886-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    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

James Swanick