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Maher Origin

Research shows that my orphaned grandfather's father most likely came from Mountmellick, County Laois. Parish of Rosenallis.

Grandfather Timothy Maher was born,Jan 1, 1860 in Blairsville, Pa. USA

His likely father, Daniel died April 3,1860 in Blairsville, Pa. USA         Daniel arrived in USA in1846.

Daniel came with his parents, Timothy Maher and Mary Gorman, and his siblings.

All are buried in Lancaster,Pa. USA

His mother, Mary Henry O'Neil, an apparent widow, died in 1866 in Derry, Westmoreland County, Pa. USA

 

tlm414

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Yoy will find Maher-Rosenallis on the 1901=1911 census for Ireland

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

www.familysearch.org

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From burial records of Rosenallis graveyard

James Maher; 7months, farmers son, Derrylamogue Rosenallis; 26/2/1916

Michael Maher; 73, farmer, married, Capard; 15/1/1918

wife-Catherine; 6/11/1937

dtr-Jane;

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Those are the earliest recorded in burial records.

A Patrick Maher was interred in 1906.

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Gorman would also be a strong name in Rosenallis.

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Jack

IrelandXO member

Hi

 

"Research shows that my orphaned grandfather's father most likely came from Mountmellick, County Laois. Parish of Rosenallis."

 

What was the name of your grandfather's father?

 

Kind regards

Mary

IrelandXO member

Mary

My orphaned grandfather was likely Daniel Maher son of Timothy Maher & Mary Gorman.

They arrived in the USA about 1846. Would like to have information on Timothy's parents as well as Mary's

parents and as far back as I can find.

 

Thank You

Tom

tlm414

Hi Tim,         

I have a friend called Tim Maher, he was born in Derrymalogue. I showed him your message and he can identify with your ancestors. He is currently living in Co. Carlow. He is calling to me on Wednesday night 10th January to get in touch.

Regards, 

Pat Timmons. 

ptimmons24

Apologies for getting your name wrong tlm414. 

ptimmons24

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