Here posting another question. I amtrying to get more detail on my grandfather Thomas Francis Rattigan (Rhatigan) who was born in Dunmore, Tuam in 1886. I have information of his coming over to the US but looking for information that digs deeper in to his father and grandfather. I do not know if their name was Rattigan or Rhatigan and becasue of literacy maybe spelled differently. Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks family,
PJ Rattigan
PJ:
The birth record showed Ratigan (seventh record on the page). The transcription of the baptismal record showed Rhatigan. See below. By the way, I'm sure he was born December 30, 1886 not January 11, 1887. Spelling was not that exact in the 19th century and I'm sure you will see a number of variations.
Roger McDonnell
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_retur…
Name:Thomas RhatiganDate of Birth:30-Dec-1886
Date of Baptism:09-Jan-1887Address:BawnmoreParish/District:MILLTOWNGender:MaleCountyCo. Galway
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Patrick RhatiganMother:Catherine HobanOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Edward Joyce Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Bridget Hoban
Hi PJ Rattigan,
I am looking to trace my ggrandad's sister, Bridget Flaherty who married a William Rhatigan from Miltown, Galway in 1911.
Would this ring any bells with you as the father of William on the marriage record I discovered is Thomas from Miltown.
Regards!
Jon Flaherty
Hi Jon,
It does not but I keep my focus on grandparents only. I have seen reference to William on various documents. Specifically what years are you looking for and what was his birth and death years?
Paul
Hi,
My only source document is :
https://rootsireland.ie/ifhf/view_detail.php?recordid=1698274&type=mch&recordCentre=mayosouth&page=1
This is the marriage record for William and Bridget on 30/4/1911. William's mother is listed as Katherine Connor, with witnesses Martin Cleary and Delia Hosty named on the record.
Bridget was born approx 1885 according to census records so perhaps WIlliam was born around the same time.
Nothing more is known other than local villagers confirming knowledge many years ago.
After the marriage I have no idea what happened or where they went (like so much of this line). My contact linked to the local village Carramack in Mayo where Bridget was from said they may have gone overseas.
Any information you have would be a great help.
Regards!
Jon
Jon,
Are you stateside?
Paul
Hi Paul,
No I am from England, but I suspect one or two Flahertys in my line left for the USA if this helps.
Regards
Jon
Hi Jon,
Can you send me a picture of the census you found Bridget's record from? I cannot find much on her and have scoured US arrivals from Irelnd after 1911.... noting with a combination to William.
If only by email that is fine pjrattigan@gmail.com
My best,
Paul J Rattigan
Thanks Paul!
I sent you an email.
Jon