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Looking for family of Michael Duffy married Anna ODonnell/Donnell...

Hello,    I am looking for more information on Charles William Duffy b. about 1865. He is the son of Michael Duffy and Anna ODonnell or Donnell. I am not sure where they originated. I was told by family "Armagh", "Mayo"...I found a family who matches in Stranolar Donegal. They were Catholic.  Charles emigrated to Philadelphia, Pa. about 1888. He must have had siblings but not certain. The Donegal connection has a JAMES and a John as siblings. 

I really hope someone can give me something solid to go on. Is there a cousin out there somewhere!!

Thanks Dave

 

 

 

davidwstinson@…

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Dave:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

I think for now you have a solid lead. Civil registration started in 1864 so if your Charles was born right before civil registration e.g. 1863 and in a parish that does not have baptismal records back to 1863 (and there are a number in Donegal and Mayo) then a baptismal record would not exist. In fact, Stranorlar RC records start in 1877.

I noticed that Carrickbrack townland (where the 1865 birth occurred) does not have any Duffy households in the 1901 census so I'm assuming the parents may have emigrated also. (I don't see any death records for them).

I will do some Ancestry searches.

Roger McDonnell

 

 

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

 

Dave:

I found the 1926 death record for the Charles Duffy parents Michael Duffy and Anne O'Donnell. He was married, lived in South Philadelphia, was a plumber and accidentally drowned in a river. Let me know if this is your Charles.

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Roger that is the correct Charles, died in Philadelphia by drowning. I know Charles emigrated but I believe the family may have moved to some other place in Ireland. I am going to attach some info I found. I do not know if I am "Making things fit" or I am working with the correct DUFFY family.

Thanks Dave

davidwstinson@…

Roger,

Here are a couple more files...possible siblings of Charles --- James, John and Hugo?? Michael's death??

Thanks again Roger. 

Dave

 

davidwstinson@…

Dave:

You have the correct family. I searched the 1901 census in a large area of Donegal but did not find the family. I looked at the 1899 death record. The informant was shown as son Edward so unless you can find an Edward in the family, it is likely not for your Michael. 

The death record upon further review shows Pier 30 del River so Charles died in the Delaware River.

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Roger,

Thanks for your help. I hope the death certificate is wrong and Michael and Anna did have the 3 sons Charles, James, John. I will try looking for the other members of the family and maybe it will prove Michael. Also, do you think Anna or Anne's surname is O'Donnell or Donnell .

Thanks, 

Dave

 

 

davidwstinson@…

Dave:

I believe the surname was O'Donnell. The authorities discouraged use of the O in the 19th century.

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

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