John Balfe (aka John William Balfe) was a horse trainer in Limerick in 1912 at the birth of his son William. The two Irish Census of 1901 and 1911 both give an age correspeonding to a birth c.1875-1880 and birthplace as co. Cork. For the life of me I cannot find any Balfe of that time (1870-1880) born in co. Cork or Limerick. I have the more recent history of that branch of the same family but would appreciate any help to connect to the previous generation.
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A John William Balfe is recorded as having married Margaret McCarthy in Knocklong, Kilmallock District, Co. Limerick on the 10th January, 1904. His father is recorded as John Balfe, a Soldier. It is likely that John William was baptised by the Military Chaplain. I suggest that you get the military record of John Senior to establish his postings and see if there is any detail there.
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Hello McCoy and thank you. I am aware of the marriage but finding a Military record for John Balfe is difficult.
There are no siutable entries in Ancestry or FMP. Would there be any likely information in the main Library of
Ireland?
What family history do you have in relation to John Balfe. Have you checked with the McCarthy side of your family as to what they know? While there are a number of families named "Balf/Balfe" it is not that common and the more information you have the easier it will be to check the records. Have you any idea as to the date of his death. Being a soldier, he could have come from any part of the country.
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A Catherine Mary Balfe married a Charles Carew De Mozel of the 42nd Regiment in Fermoy R.C. Church on 27th January 1862. It confirms that the surname "Balfe" was in Co. Cork in the 1800's.
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