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Family of John & Bridget Davis Cooney

Galway

Looking for information on John Cooney, born around 1800, in Oughterard, Galway, Ireland. His wife Bridget Davis Cooney, born around 1800, in Loughrea, Galway, Ireland.

They had three children: Martin, Catherine, born on February 1829, Oughterard, Galway, Ireland. No more information on Martin & Catherine.

Michael born February 24, 1833, Oughterard, Galway, Ireland. Michael married Mary Mulkerrin around 1854 in Galway. Michael died in 1909, in Innishbarra, Lettermore, Galway, Ireland.

Michael & Mary's children: John, Thomas, Michael, Norah, Bridget, James, Sarah, Morgan.

Thank you,

Heidi1953

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Heidi:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

The records for Oughterard RC parish go all the way back to 1808. I searched the subscription site Roots Ireland and did not find a baptismal record for John Cooney. As you indicated, he was born/baptized before records are available.

I also checked the 1855 Griffiths Valuation head of household listing for Kilcummon civil parish (which includes Oughterard) and there were two Cooneys: Patrick and Edward both living in Canrawer West townland. Either John was deceased or he was a labourer on another farm. 

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

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