I am wondering if anyone can assist me in finding my great grandfather Patrick Connolly. He was born approximately 1837-1839 to Thomas c Connolly and Julia Heffren. He had an older brother Michael. Both Patrick and Michael emigrated around 1847-1850 thru Canada to US. Patrick would be RC Catholic. I appreciate any assistance you can provide as I am at a dead end!!
Corey:
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I searched on the subscription site Roots Ireland from 1833-1843 in Co. Galway and did not locate any Connolly baptismal records with a father Thomas and mother Julia. Many of the RC parishes in Co. Galway particularly in the west of the county have records that start in 1840 or later.
Can I suggest that you add Patrick's emigration story to our XO Chronicles site and possibly someone may see a connection https://irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/history-and-genealogy/ancestor-database
Roger McDonnell
I don't really know how he emigrated. I just know that he came from Galway and ended up in Rochester, NY!!