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Julie and Mary francis meehan

Ive been trying to find out what happened to two great aunts one was Mary francis meehan born 1861 died in 1869 her sister Julia Meehan born in 1865 and died the same year as her sister in 1869 their father Patrick Meehan was sent to prison in 1866 for manslaughter he was married to Joanne doorman they had 5children I believe I have been told the two girls died from injuries from a fire but I can find nothing to verify this I would be eternally greatful for any help as Ive been stuck here for ages getting not very far thank you bridget

Bridget Haynes

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Bridget:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

You don't mention where the family lived.

Civil registration of deaths started in 1864. The free site www.irishgenealogy.ie has index records for deaths that occurred from 1864-1877. From 1878-1968 they have the full record online. We expect eventually that the full death records for 1864-1877 will be added to the site but we have no idea when.

If we can find the index records for the deaths, you can write to the General Register Office and request copies of the death records which should show some information of the cause of death.

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer
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