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Barret/McSorley

Hello I am trying to trace the family of Thomas Barret and Mary McSorly who married in 1868 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (both born in Ireland dont know where) Thomas was born c1840 and his father was John Barret, Mary was born c1841 her father was Owen McSorley. Marys mother was called Sibby according to the 1851 census in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Marys siblings : Catherine c1827,Patrick c1831, Martin c 1835, Michael 1837.

Thomas and Marys children Edward c1869, Catherine c1870 ,James c 1871, Mary c1873, Sarah c1874, Winifred c1876, John c1879, Martin c 1881, All the children have the mothers maiden name as McSorley except for Winifred where the maiden name is show as Everes? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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Genie:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

I searched on two subscription sites for Mary McSorley and did not find a record. Most likely she was from Co. Tyrone but the church she was baptized must not have records back to 1841.

Barrett is a more common surname found in a number of counties but Mayo, Galway and Cork had the most Barretts in the 19th century. There are many Thomas Barrett baptismal records available around 1840 with father John but you need to know the mother's maiden name to see if a record is available for your ancestor.

Let us know if you have other information. 

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Thank you for your response 

Unfortunately I have not been able to find a maiden name for Thomas’s mother, I have a suspicion that it may be Barret. I am hoping that someone may be researching the McSorley line which might provide a clue. 

When the situation improves I will,order their marriage cert to see if it provides any more information.

 

Thank you again

 

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