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Michael McDonagh born 1821 Kilcummen

Good evening, 

I'm writing to you in the hope that you can help me find out more about my Great-great grandfather Michael McDonagh & family. 

Michael was a tailor before joining the army in the 24th December 1838. The 77th Regiment was part of the Light Division that fought in the Crimea. He left the Crimea in 1854. In 1856 he was sent to Malta. He was invalided back to England & died on the 6th July 1856 at the military barracks Chichester. His birth place is recorded as Kilcummen. His death record states he was 35 years old. I worked his birth year 1821 back from that record. No next of kin record was recorded but he made remittances during the period to Mary McDonagh & Ann McDonagh. He married Ann Sanford & had two children John born 1851 & Ellen 1853 but to date I've not found a marriage record or birth/baptism records for the children. I'm assuming they would all have been military ceremonies. On Census records John & Ellen's place of birth was recorded as Scotland. 

I recently had my DNA tested & was delighted to find 47% was from Ireland. It listed North Connaught, South Sligo & North Roscommon, West Roscommon & East Mayo, South Connemara & Galway. The percentage is all from my Father's side on the chart, the great grandson of Micheal, and has prompted me to pick up on my search again. 

Any help/advice on how I can proceed with my search for Michael 's parents & possible siblings will be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you.

Elizabeth 

elizabethkirk51

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Elizabeth,

There are three parishes recorded in Griffith's Land Valuations: Kilcummin, Killarney, Co. Kerry - Kilcummin - Killala, Co. Mayo and Kilcummin, Oughterard, Co. Galway. The spelling varies in records, likewise with McDonagh.

Subscription Site  www.rootsireland.ie has a record of a Michael McDonough being baptised in Kilcummin, Oughterard on April 2nd 1817. Father: Peter McDonough and Mother: Bridget Clancy.

Baptismal Sponsors: John Thomas and Bridget Mulloy - Address: Ard;

Michael McDonough - Baptism Kilcummin - Oughterard April 2nd 1819 (?). Father: James McDonough and Mother: Winifred King. Baptismal Sponsors: Thaddeus Toole and Mary McDonough. Address: Derraura (Possible - Derradda).

Regards,

McCoy

Elizabeth,

Please see attached church record for Michael McDonough1817 - End of left hand page and Michael McDonough 1819 - Top of left hand page (Both recorded as April 2nd).

The first names in Roots Transcription are recorded in formal mode.

Credit: Subscription Site  www.findmypast.ie

Regards,

McCoy

Elizabeth,

Unable to upload church record of Michael McDonough1819 (Too Large).

You can see this record at catholicchurchrecords@nli.ie  (National Library) Top of left hand page.

Baptism on April 2nd in both records!

Regards,

McCoy

Dear McCoy, 

Thank you so much for your very prompt response to my message board posting. It is truly appreciated! 

I will look into the information & links you have provided and will let you know how I get on. 

I'm away from home on a weeks holiday at the moment, will get back to you soon after my return. 

Thank you for taking the time to help me. 

Kind regards,

Elizabeth

 

elizabethkirk51

Dear McCoy,

Happy New Year to you. 

I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you regarding the information you sent to me when I was on holiday in September 2023. 

The link you sent through for Catholic Parish Registers was very interesting to search, once I had set the light/dark/contrast etc to suite. I must admit though, I wasn't able to decypher all the handwriting. You did very well to read it & send me your findings. 

Since my last post I have found the date of Michael's burial, which was the 7th July 1856 & the record states his age as 36 yrs old, & not 35yrs as shown on his death certificate. His year of birth now will be 1820.  As there is uncertainty with birth year, I will keep an open mind & have decided to hold on to the 1819 baptism record you found for Michael with parents James & Winifred. Research to do on this family. 

I looked  at the Griffiths Land Valuations & found six different areas (apologies if that's not the correct term) with Kilcummin in them in Co. Galway. Letterfore, Carrowroe South/East Reen, Furnace Island, Carrowroe West, Aughnanure, & Spiddle West. As I have found no connection to Michael's family yet, I've not taken the search further. 

I recently came across the following information:-  Kilcummin in the Electoral Division of Cloonacool in the Parish of Anchonry, in the Barony of Leyny in the County of Sligo. The Irish name for Kilcummin is Cill Chuimin. Do you know if any of GLV  names above relate to the Co.of Sligo? 

My search continues for Michael. I do hope that one day I will find his family connection. 

Any help or advice will be gratefully received. 

My thanks again for your help. 

Kind regards, 

Elizabeth 

 

elizabethkirk51

Elizabeth,

I have not found any connection of the "Michael McDonough" to Cloonacool.

I attach a transcription of the baptism of a Margaret McDonough in Kilcummin - Oughterard 1817. Her address: Derrouran.  

Connor McDonough baptised in1828. Baptismal Sponsors: Richard and Margaret McDonough. No address recorded. The name "Richard McDonough" is recorded in the area of Glann up to recent times. Derroura is in the area of Glann on the shores of Lough Corrib - Upper.

Oughterard Heritage has a record of a Bartholomew Stagpool who joined the British Army. His birthplace was recorded as "Kilcommen" near the town of Oughterard.

I have not found any record for a "James McDonough" in the townland of Derroura in the Tithe Records or Griffith's.

Best Wishes,

McCoy

Dear McCoy,

Many thanks for the records, I shall look forward to seeing if I can make a connection to Michael via them. 

Your time & effort to help me, is so very much appreciated. 

I will be in touch. 

Kindest regards, 

Elizabeth 

 

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