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Annie Dunn

Annie Dunn was born in Ireland in 1836. Her father's name was John Dunn (Dunne). He was a Draper. I have no information other than this. She married and had 4 children in Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England. She died, ostensibly, in England in 1877. I have no other information. I've thought of hiring a professional genealogist, but given the little information that I have, I think that it is not enough to do even that. I have no locations in Ireland for birth or residences.

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Lainie:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

I took a quick look at the subscription site Roots Ireland and there were five 1836 Ann Dunne baptismal records with father John. In addition there were well over 40 records where the Ann Dunne (father John) was born 1831-1835 and 1837-1841. There are also a good number of parishes which do not have records back to 1836 and possibly your Ann was born in one of those parishes. Having her mother's maiden name would really be helpful.

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Thanks, Roger. Some of the searching I've done has come up with several names for her mother, but have no way to verify: Brid Connor and Marg Finn. Bridg Connor with John Dunne, Anne born May 1, 1836 from Ancestry "Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers" 1655-1915. There are names after it, which I guess are the witnesses/godparents, and I think the last entry at end of row may be a location, but I cannot decipher the handwriting. Although the Ancestry summary of information has the Diocese as Kildare and Leighlin. Not sure where I got the Marg Finn name. - Lainie

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Lainie:

Below are the transcriptions of the records from Roots Ireland. One in Co. Laois and the other Co. Carlow. Let me know if I can assist further.

Roger

Name:Anne DunneDate of Birth:01-May-1836
Date of Baptism:
Address:
Parish/District:StradballyGender:
CountyCo. Laois
Denomination:
Father:John DunneMother:Bridget Conner

Name:Anne DunnDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:14-May-1837Address:LeighlinParish/District:LEIGHLINBRIDGEGender:
CountyCo. Carlow
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:John DunnMother:Margaret FinnOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Michael KealySponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Catherine Elward

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Thanks, again, Roger. Interesting that you came up with the same for Bridgett and "Marg." I guess these are a good place to start if I go to a professional genealogist. On the other hand, Her year of birth has been estimated on the year of her marriage and birth of her children and her age as noted at the time. That then leaves open immediately previous and follow years, but I think I'll pursue furthger the info that you've found.

Lainie

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Maybe another lead regarding John Dunn "Draper" Newspaper articles about a fire in his shop. Where could I go from here? See attached.

ems22@comcast.net

Lainie:

There is a library in Kilkenny town that you could contact.

You can also contact the Kilkenny Heritage Center (fee based) in Kilkenny town.

Genealogy Centre Contact Details
Rothe House Trust Ltd
Rothe House, Parliament St., Kilkenny
Tel: +353 (0) 56 7722893
Email: kilkennyfamilyhistory@rothehouse.com

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Thank you very much, Roger.

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