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DNA results need help to narrow down search areas

Hello,     I would like assisstance in locating ancestral areas for research.   My DNA breakdown is: 

Central Ireland            North Leinster / East Connact 

                                    North East Leinster / South Ulster

Munster Ireland         North Munster

                                  West Clare

                                 North West Clare 

I have been unable to locate county, parish or townland for my ancestors.   Documents found only say 'Ireland".    All passed away in Buffalo, New York, USA 

Christopher Farrell ( ~ 1830-1888)   Porterstown, Meath, Ireland        (most info found)  

Mary Hartigan (DC has DOB 5-14-1840 - 4-3-1910)          Martin Hartigan ( ~ 1801 - 10-24-1871)    possible brother of Mary

Ellen / Helen Reilly ( 4-14-1861 - 8-16-1935)   her parents per DC  John Reilly / Mary Curry

Michael Ryan ( 6-15-1843 - 10-16-1911)     incorrect parents listed on DC 

James Connell / O'Connell (abt 1810 -   1881 or 1882)      

Female ancestors seem to all be named 'Mary".   

 Thank you,

Chris 

Christine

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Chris:

Hartigan, O'Connell and Ryan would all be likely found in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary (Ryan is extremely common in Tipperary.

Reilly is very common in Cavan and Meath and you know Farrell is from Meath.

I assume you don't have parents names for Chrisopher Farrell? The subscription site Roots Ireland has two 1830 baptismal records for a Christopher Farrell.

I was not able to find an Ellen Reilly baptismal record anywhere in Ireland on Roots Ireland with father John Reilly and mother with surname Curry.

Not able to locate a Mary Hartigan baptismal record without parents names. I tried Martin as the father but no success.

Have you contacted your closest DNA matches to se eif you can identify a common connection?

Let me know if you have questions.

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hello Roger,

Thank you for your response. 

Christopher's parents were James and possibly Mary (maiden name unknown).     Ancestry did some research for me and determined, James and Mary had 8 children.  The birthdates were not found and assumed to be about 1830.   Edward, Christopher and Patrick went to the United States.   John stayed in Ireland and I have found him in the 1901-1911 census.  The 5th son and 3 daughters names are unknown.    

This is information found on a cemetery marker in the Old Kilclone Cemetery, Meath, Ireland    Erected by John Farrell Porterstown - In loving memory of his wife |MARY FARRELL| who died 26th June 1901 aged 71 years. 

Additiional inscription - Also of his mother |MARY FARRELL| wife of JAMES FARRELL | who died 23rd of Oct 1830 | age 50     

With this information I believe the children had to be born before 1830 and I am sure birth dates/years  for many were unknown.   

I have not contacted many of my DNA matches as they do not have trees available.  That is a project for another day.   

Best Wishes,

Chris 

 

 

 

 

Christine

Chris:

I searched on the subscription site Roots Ireland in Co. Meath and there were no Christopher Farrell baptismal records pre-1830 with parents James and Mary. I also did not see any good leads for Edward or Patrick. There are a good number of RC parishes in Meath that start after 1830 and possibly the baptisms occurred in one of those parishes and the records were subsequently lossed. Also, there are three different Porters. I looked at the 1901 census record for John Farrell and saw that he lived in Moyglare civil parish. The RC parish for that area is Kilcloon and records for that parish start in 1836 which makes sense not finding the records.

Roger

 

 

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Roger,  

I appreciate your time and effort on my behalf.  

I want to be realistic......What are the chances of locating my ancestors county of origin with the limited information?   Should I continue my quest?  I want to be realistic in my expectations.  

Have a good day and stay safe,

Chris   

 

Christine

Chris:

I would continue to monitor your DNA matches on Ancestry and contact any larger matches for possible connections. From my own experience, I know that many matches do not respond to messages which adds to your frustration.

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hello Roger,   

If I wanted to add my Farrell family to your database,  would you suggest just using the County Meath?    

 

 

Christine

Hello Roger,  

You assisted me over a year ago and did locate a death record for John Farrell 4472667.pdf (irishgenealogy.ie) .   Would it be beneficial to request a copy?    Might that provide more detail, such as his date of birth and parents names, mother's maiden name?   Father - James Farrell   Mother - Mary ?

Also, for his nephew, John H Farrell  4386595.pdf (irishgenealogy.ie).   John H was born in the United States, state unknown and his mother is unknown.      Father - Edward Farrell    Mother - Unknown.   

Again, thank you for your assistance.

Chris

 

Christine

Chris:

You will not get an other detail on John Farrell. The death record I sent is all they have.

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

You have been extremely helpful Roger.     Thank you again.   

Christine

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