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James Joseph Sweeney

Seeking information about James Joseph Sweeney born 22 March 1845 and baptized 25 April 1845 Killaloe Parish.  This was found online on ancestry.com records for Diocese of Killaloe Terryglass.  The place where they lived looks like Sraghe, but I have trouble reading it.  I'd like to know what county this is in as I realize the Diocese includes several Counties.  His parents were Michael Sweeney and Mary Hogan.  I'd appreciate the correct name of the place he was from also.  James emigrated to the States.  Married Ellen Rall in NYC and died in Long Island City 22 Feb1914.

evnaranjo

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Hi,

The address appears to be SRAGH in the Civil Parish of Finnoe and Poor Law Union of Borrisokane, County Tipperary. The baptism appears to have been in 1841.

See attached copy of Parish Record.

Regards,

 

McCoy

Thank you so very much!  I've looked for this info about 50 yrs.1

 

evnaranjo

Is there any information on Michael Sweeney and Mary Hogan  (I determined that is the correct spelling of her name, not Wogan)  Were there other children.  Guidance appreciated.

Evelyn Sweeney Naranjo

evnaranjo

Evelyn,

Michael Sweeny and Mary Hogan married in Terryglass on February 9th 1831. The priest was Rev. Malone.

No parents or witnesses recorded.

Children: Matthew Sweeny - Baptism: November 27th 1831. Sponsors: James Sweeny and Judy O'Brien.

Address: The Commons

Michael Sweeny - Baptism: September 20th 1835. Sponsors: John Lawlor andf Mary Jordan - Address: Sragh

Mary Sweeney - Baptism: August 12th 1838. Sponsors: John Madden and Anne Canny. Address: Sragh.

Credits: Subscription Site  www.rootsireland.ie

I will check for any land holding registered to Michael Sweeny in Sragh and get back to you later.

Best Wishes,

 

McCoy

Evelyn,

No record found for a property holding in the townland of Sragh or the parish of Finnoe for a Michael Sweeny/Sweeney.

Transcribed birth records for Matthew and Mary attached:

Record for Michael, Junior not found on this Site

Credits: Subscription Site - www.findmypast.ie

McCoy

Thank you so very much.  Amazing how much you could find.  Am I pushing it to inquire if there is any info on the parents/families of Michael Sweeney and Mary Hogan?

 

Gratefully

Evelyn Sweeney Naranjo

evnaranjo

Evelyn,

The townland of Sragh in 1826 had a number of families named "Hogan". Reference: Tithe Applotments 1823 -1837. In the years c1850 there are none. Griffith's Valuations.

Baptismal Sponors for Matthew Sweeny in 1831 was a James Sweeny. No record found for him in the Terryglass area.

Baptismal Sponsors for James Sweeny in 1841 was a "Matthew Hogan". Possibly the Father or Brother of Mary Hogan?.

Poverty, disease and hunger caused the population to scatter in many areas, so trying to identify them today is difficult.

Best Wishes for the Future,

McCoy

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