i have traced ancestors to a parochial area. How do I find out where they lived there? I am looking at Bandon and Kilbrogan in Cork and Ross, and Kilbrittain in Cork and Ross. Any clues would be a great help. Thanks. Dave
Hi Dave
you do not give a time line but the Tithes give townlands and Griffiths Valuation gives head of house and there is a map which can be manipulated to the present day, Grifiths Valuation was done in about 1851 and this site has various icons, you can see plot number in one adn then find on the old map in another icon, this map can be drawn using bar to a modern map, http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/index.xml?action=nameS… You can search by name or area. All maps are available here https://www.osi.ie/
The townlands can be seen on maps here but not buildings https://www.townlands.ie/ If they were involved in business they amy be in a trade directory or look up the local studies in Cork County Library.
Include names and dates and if you can insert query in the parish online or use the chronicles it may elicit more info. I am not local and assume if there is a volunteer they will pick up the query if you enter under the parish name.
If there is a post 1864 record of a BMD the addess will be included but may only be a townland so you need someone who knows the area to locate the actual house.
Regards
Pat
Thank you Pat. I am looking at 1811 but I am in Canada so not able at this point to visit any local facilities. I will post on the parish. Dave
Hi Dave
I have come across a number of Facebook pages and websites in my own research and see Bandon Historical Society have a FB page, appears to be open, most you have to apply to join. Some history societys steer clear of genealogy and some FB pages are only for it. I also tried a Google search on Bandon and found http://www.bandon-genealogy.com/ No idea how it works but locally here there are some areas with local sites specifically for genealogly and old photos etc
Also keep an eye on the Registry of Deeds https://irishdeedsindex.net/index.php Property ownership commenced voluntary registration in the late 1700, probably early 1800s for Bandon, cannot remember exact dates and the exact info is upstairs, you may deduct a certain lazy streak in me. Anyway volunteers are transcribing the registry and you can follow it to see in case there was property in the family. There is a FB page for updates.
Good Luck,
Pat