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Looking for Mitchell's and Relation

Hello Everyone,

I am looking for any input and/ relation of those listed below. My great great great Grandfather Daniel Mitchell was born in Ireland and Immigrated over to the US. Here is the mixed information. I found in an old book that they came over in 1850, However some US census records say as late as 1854. I have not been able to find any ship logs for this Immigration either. His grave stone says he was born in 1800 however some census record indicates as late as 1814. I have found Daniel and His wife, Mary Corcoran's marriage Certificate and they were married in 1841 in County Offaly, in the Lemanaghan civil parish. He died on 22 Feb 1890 and is buried in the St Bridget Cemetery in Marshall county, Kansas. He came over with his wife Mary Corcoran and his first son John. I found that they had a son named James in 1841 also, but I am assuming he pasted away at a young age as he did not make the journey to America with them. They had a son born in New York based on census records, another child in Missouri and they eventually settled in Nemeha County Kansas. I cannot seem to find any information on him or his family before they arrived in America other than the Marriage and the Birth of James. I have searched Multiple Irish Genealogy sites, some church records, ship logs and I cannot seem to find out much on where they existed before they came to the US or any names of him or Marys parents. Also, just the other day I found what could be them in the 1821 Irish census in County Kings, however it is in Kinnity / Cumber / 19 , aprox. 26 Km away from where they were married and where thier first son was born. I dont know if this could be them or not. Any input and / or Information on this family in Ireland would be greatly welcomed. If there are any cousins out there still living in Ireland that are or could be related I would love to hear from you as well. Thanks!

Respectfully,
Chris Mitchell

IrelandXO member

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Chris:

The records for Lemanaghan RC church start 1821-1822 so Daniels baptismal record would not be available if he came from that parish. Later this year the National Library of Ireland plans to put the RC parish registers online for free searching.

I looked at the 1853 Griffiths Valuation for Lemanaghan civil parish. Only one Mitchell was shown, a Patrick in Pollagh townland. The only Daniel Mitchell in the Griffiths in Co. Offaly was in Cumber Kinnitty parish which is probably the same one you found in the 1821 census (or maybe his son).

http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths/offaly/lemanaghan.htm

See www.askaboutireland.ie for the Griffiths.

I checked the online Irish phone book in Co. Offaly for Mitchells. There are 10 listings. Make sure you use the Residential Tab/

http://www.eircomphonebook.ie/#

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hello

There are still Mitchell living in Rahan which is just beside Lemanaghan.  

Walter Mitchell (RIP) was a very popular man and a great historian.  

There are lots of Mitchell s around Moate, Co Westmeath - they are all realted.  Most of the family are buried in Clara Church of Ireland Cemetary.  

 

Mitchell James Ballincloghan Rahan Offaly

Mitchell James Cornalaur Rahan Offaly

Mitchell James Newtown Rahan Offaly

 

Let me know if you want to make contact with the Mitchell s living in Rahan and I will get contact information for you.

Geraldine Buckely Smith

P.S. on Facebook there is a Rahan page and I would say there are lots of people who could help out the the Mitchell family.

NAME: WALTER MITCHELL, RAHAN Title: Irish Life and Lore Collection: Old Audio Tapes from the Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society, CD 43 Recorded by: Denis Kelly Time: 46:01 Description: Walter Mitchell was a local historian from Rahan, and this recording relates to the local traditions and customs of the area. 

https://www.offalyhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/4_pearsons_par…

 

IrelandXO member

Hello  

 

I'm a relation. Many lock keepers in our family. They helped build the canal from the Liffey to the shanon. Lock keepers still in family. Cork- loads of Mitchell's and tullamore, Rahan 

 

 

Emma Mitchell

Corcorans shop in rahan too. 

Emma Mitchell

 

 

Hi , quite an old post this . I'm Walter Mitchell's grandson. My brother , Alan Lindley still lives at Lock 30 on the Grand Canal at Rahan and works the canals . 

I grew up knowing Moira Corcoran and visited the Post Office / shop many times .  

 

Gary Robinson

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