Hi,
I'm trying to find the birthplace of my third great grandfather Richard Connor, born approx 1814.
He's listed in the 1851 census as being born in Donaghmore but in the 1861 census as being born in Donaghaden. I've tried looking him up on Roots Ireland baptism records but not found anything that matches.
Can anyone help?
There are more than half a dozen parishes named Donaghmore in Ireland. Do you know which one Richard may have come from? There doesn’t appear to be anywhere in Ireland named Donaghaden. Nearest is Donaghadee in Co. Down.
You haven’t said what denomination Richard was but not all churches have records for 1814, and if he is not RC, what records there are may not be on-line. If, for example, he came from Donaghadee and was RC, then their baptism records don’t start till 1864.
Hi Elwyn,
Thanks for your help. I have no idea where abouts in Ireland he was from, the census only says Donaghmore, Ireland. His wife is listed as born in Liverpool so that doesn't shed any light.
I assume he was Catholic as his wife was Catholic and their children were baptised Catholic.
I'll have to keep hunting.
Thanks!
Kim
Kim,
Most of the surviving RC records are on the nli site (free). If you type in Donaghmore you will see the options:
Or you could try rootsireland (subscription).
The name Richard Connor is fairly common. For example, in the 1901 Irish census there were 49. So you need at least his father’s name to be sure of finding the right man. Assuming he married in England 1837 onwards, his father’s name and occupation should be on the marriage certificate.
Hi Elwyn,
Thanks, the NIL resource could be really helpful.
Thanks,
Kim