Connaughton Ancestors - County Westmeath
I am the grandson of James Connaughton. To the best of my knowledge James was born in 1870 and lived in the area of Moate in County Westmeath prior to his emigration to New York in the United States in the early 1890's. I would be very grateful for any information or contacts you may have that will help me know more about him and my Irish Ancestors.
James' father was Michael Connaughton and we believe his mother's maiden name was Mary Stone. Michael and Mary had many children. Besides James there was Michael, Thomas, Katherine, Bridget and Patrick.
I have seen references in the early 1900 Irish census records where Bridget, Patrick and their mother Mary Connaughton are mentioned. I did come across the Last Will and Testament for Patrick from my mother. In the will there is mention that Patrick lived in Culleenagower, Moate in the County of Westmeath and the lands at Culleenagower and Hallynamuddagh in the County of Westmeath being the lands comprised in Folio 5325 of the Register County Westmeath. The will also mentions bequeaths given to the Prior of the Carmelite Friary, Moate and the Parish Priest at the time of my death of Tubbor, Moate.
Please, any information would be most appreciated. Thank you so much.