Horan and Gleeson
Greetings, I have searched for a long time for the origins within Ireland for my great grandfather, Patrick Horan...all I have ever found regarding his place of birth was "Ireland".....he was born in abt 1837 ( determined by his age at death ), to Michael Horan and Nancy ( Ann ) Gleeson. He and at least, his mother, emigrated to Ontario Canada in about 1851-53. I have lots of information on him here in Canada but nothing beyond that. Recently I read some advice from an experienced genealogist that suggested examing the names of marriage witnesses and sponsors at baptisms ( R.C. ) could be helpful..Also, it was mentioned that emigrants usually settled in areas where friends and relatives from the original country had settled. So, I very carefully checked the witnesses and sponsors out, which was very time consuming, and I found that their origins were in Nenagh Tipperary. One of the names mentioned Killaloe, Lorrha & Dorrha. Another name which was connected to Patrick and Nancy Gleeson Horan, was Quinlivan, which I found was also out of Tipperary..........This is where I am right now in my research.....I would appreciate some suggestions as to what my next steps shoule be or if anyone has any information on possible connections...Thank you........Bonnie.