Hello,
I am looking to find some family history on the some of the Gibbons family. I have been told they may have come from Addergoole (Mayo.) I am specifically looking to find some information on Miles/ Myles Gibbons and his parents/siblings. (Born around 1820 I believe.)
Thank You!
Mya:
The subscription site Roots Ireland did not have any Myles Gibbons baptismal records around 1820. The closest record was in Aghagower RC parish in 1829 with parents Richard Gibbons and Margaret Gibbons. The Addergoole records do not start until 1840.
Did Myles remain in Ireland or emigrate?
Roger McDonnell
Hello.
Thank You.
He emigrated to England sometime after 1847 I believe. After a couple of weeks of researching I have managed to find what happened next but I haven't been able to find anything about when the family lived in Ireland. He married a women called Mary but I am unsure of the year (perhaps some time around 1840 by the ages of their children.) I believe Myles also had a sister, Bridgit Gibbons born around 1805.
Mya:
Unfortunately, many of the parishes in Co. Mayo have late starting records (1850 or later). I also looked for a Myles Gibbons marriage record to a Mary pre 1847 but did not find a record. Have you considered DNA testing? Most if not all of the companies will be having sales this month.
Roger
Roger:
Thank you again for helping me! I had not thought of that. This research is for my mum so I may buy her one of those for Christmas. I've managed to find Mary's maiden name also so I will try to search for information for her side of the family.
Thanks Mya.