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Matthew Crilley (1811) son of Robert

Antrim

Looking for parish for Matthew Crilley who gave Robert at father's name when he married in St. Helen's, Prescot, Lancashire in 1837. Age not specific. Not sure when he left Ireland. Antrim seems to be the county where many Crilley,McCrilley were from. Date of birth varies on the UK Census.

1841 25 [1816]

1851 38 [1813]

1861 50 [1811]

Would appreciate any help. In UK he worked in the Copper Works as laborer. Lived in Swansea Wales when daughter was born, but then back in St. Helen's for later children.

Virginia

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Thought of more helpful information.  The Roman Catholic records in St. Helen's  gave me the marriage of Matthew to Catherine Mullins (father was Luke) Jan 1, 1837 'both of full age'. Luke was laborer.  Father of Matthew was Robert a cotton weaver.   1st son named Robert born in 1839.   Catherine died by 1841 census, Matthew and Robert alone.  2nd marriage to Mary McCarthy, guessing it around 1843, but no record located.   2nd child: Catherine born in Swansea Sept 3, 1844 (baptism there)  3rd child: William Francis born St. Helens, Lancashire June 10, 1851. Baptised at Lowe House. 4th child: Maria born 9 May 1860 died 23 Mar 1861 (records in Church)   5th child: James Patrick born Aug 18, 1861 St. Helens (have his birth certificate)

Wondered if 'cotton weaver' might help pinpoint a parish.  Naming pattern?

All of the children eventually migrated to USA. No record of Matthew's death.  Son Robert remained there until 1910.

 

Virginia

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