Dochertys of Farhan Lower, Donegal
HI there
Anyone connected to this wonderfuly name parish or family name? Appreciate any information you may have
Iain Macleod
3 replies
The parish is Fahan Lower. The 1901 census had 153 Doherty families and 1 Docherty family living in the civil parish of Fahan Lower. Can you add more specifics about your Dochertys from the area and maybe someone can assist you.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer
Thanks Roger
Looking to learn more about the family of Joseph Doherty (or Docherty?), who was my great grandfather, born December 23, 1868 in Keelogs. Son of James and Mary Ann
I am attaching the file of his birth registration, which seems to come with additional notations. Curious to know what they represent, especially the writing on the right hand side. And can you make out the the maiden name of Joseph's mother (O'Donough?)
Thanks and regards
Iain
Just an FYI, I have also been in touch with Tina Porter who has connected me with her south Inishtown community website...hoping I can find out more
Iain Macleod
Iain:
I think the mother's maiden name was O'Donnell.
I can read a few words on the right-hand margin but nothing to make sense of the notations other than I think the issue was the residence of the family. Note the two circles.
When I searched on the subscription site Roots Ireland for Doherty children of James Doherty and Mary O'Donnell, I came up with about 15 children. There may be two or more families with parents names James Doherty and Mary O'Donnell. Both very common names. Do you know of siblings to Joseph?
Roger
Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer