hi there i am stuck we have thomas durney born 1839 in st marys in limerick but this date does not work out as he move to nz in 1874 he was 30yr and he die in 1911 at the age of 67yr theses date make his birth around 1842 to 1844 if any one can help with his true birth date and parents it would be great his marrage wife lucy hickey and children all come from limerick st micheals marrage 16.4.1863
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I searched on Roots Ireland from 1837-1851 in Co. Limerick and the only record I found is below. Thomas Dorney in St. John's. I would say that a five year adjustment on age is not unusual. Frequently, there were adjustments in age for some purpose. Here is a link to the St. Mary's register http://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0894
Roger McDonnell
Name:Thomas DorneyDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:13-Nov-1839Address:
Parish/District:ST. JOHN'SGender:UnknownCountyCo. Limerick
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Patrick DorneyMother:Bridget Morrisson
Hi to all Readers. Roger's selection is considered correct. Thomas married Bridget Morrison. Thomas and Bridget had a son Augustine, born 1865 [writer's great grandfather]. Thomas is believed to be the son of a Patrick Durney, date of birth and place unknown. My research suggests that Thomas had a sister called Margaret, who is believed to have married three times: 1] to John Byrne, c 1860. they had one daughter, Mary born around 1862 It is believed that Mary Byrne emigrated to New York around 1882, and married a William Hill in 1884. Unsure what happened to John Byrne. Margaret married 2] Michael Carey and they likely had 4-5 children, with a daughter Josephine (who married an Alfred Sexton), and a son Michael [unsure which surname] who remained in USA. Michael Carey possibly died around 1884, possibly before, en route to or immediately after arrival in NY for Mary's wedding. Margaret then married 3] Michael Mortill, but he may have died in 1887. Margaret's mother, Bridget Durney is believed to have died in 1893, and in or around 1895 Margaret and possibly with her father widower Patrick Durney, retravelled to New York, and where Patrrick is believed to have died in 1901. Margaret returned to Limerick, around 1899, but before 1911, possibly reverting to surname of Byrne, and is believed to have died around 1914. Anyone who can supply information, either confirming, expanding, or refuting this information and family history is asked to contact this writer. Thanks, Stephen Schollum, Cambridge, New Zealand, stephenschollum@gmail.com
Thanks Stephen!
Roger