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How to find Irish emigration information

Dear IRO - 

I am curious where I can find out about Irish emigration information, in general, and some specific information if possible

My grandmother, Elizabeth (Eliza) Grennan, born near Frenchpark Roscommon in 1869, left to go to the United States around but I'm unable to find out when and where she left.

Both my great grandfathers, John Mannion, born, I believe in Co. Galway around 1844 or so, emigrated to Liverpool area (not sure when), had a name change to John Manning and married my great grandmother, Mary Ann Hanley, early 1870s and birthed my grandfather, John Manning, in 1879. My other great grandfather, Patt Hanley, also emigrated to Liverpool, but I don't know when.

Are there any resources that I could search to find out any relevant information , i.e. when my family members left Ireland and where they went?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

 

Brian Mannion

 

 

bmannion@aol.com

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Brian,

I checked on Ancestry (paid subscription) and did not find Elizabeth on a passenger list but the 1910, 1920, and 1830 US censuses has her immigration year as 1890. Now that you have an approximate year, you might check Ellis Island records or check out FamilySearch a free website. She married John Mannion in 1904.

Regards- Mary

mtvrdk@gmail.com

Ancestry gives passenger info for a John Mannion who emigrated in 1899. It says he was Irish, but you noted that your John was born in Liverpool.  He may have identified as Irish or the person writing down the info on the passenger list may have erred. Anyway, have a look.

Name John Mannion
Gender Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality Irish
Age 20
Birth Date abt 1879
Departure Port Queenstown, Ireland
Arrival Date 26 Mar 1899
Arrival Port New York, New York, USA
Residence Place Castlerea
Ship Name Umbria
glanvil3@aol.com

Hi,  was Eliza's parents Bryan and Catherine nee Callaghan?
The townland on this birth I se is Ballinagare is this correct?

Margot Secrette

Brian,

Have you looked at the UK census records? They would show you where in the UK the individuals lived. Also, you would get an idea of when they left Ireland.  Good luck.

glanvil3@aol.com

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