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Searching for Michael Sweeney, born 1840

I would appreciate any assistance in finding any data on my Great-grandfather,

MICHAEL (Michl, etc.) SWEENEY

Born – 1840 (per death certificate of son John James Sweeney)
             In Ireland (per the 1870 US Census)

Married to – Eunice Sweeney (maiden name unknown)
Born in 1840 in Ireland
Location of Marriage unknown

Immigrated - to US sometime before 1866 (first child born 1866 in Philadelphia)
            (Per 1870 US Census)
            Offspring – George (~1866), John James (2Sept1867), Joseph (1870)
            (all born in Philadelphia)

I have no information regarding Ireland county, have tried to look through ship passenger list of those leaving Derry but nothing found.  

Thanks in advance to all who seek info, and thanks to all who participate in this volunteer effort so very helpful to us in the US.

Jim Sweeney

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James: Sweeney in the mid-19th century was a very common surname in Ireland. The surname was found in every county but Co. Cork, Co. Donegal and Co. Mayo had the most Sweeney households. I would recommend that you consider a standard DNA test. I would not recommend a Y-DNA test. From the standard test, you will likely get matches to 3rd and 4th cousins. Roger McDonnell
Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer
I did get a DNA test by Ancestry. It suggested U came from Donegal , Central Donegal, etc. I had misplaced the info but just found it again.
Jim Sweeney
How do I go to Donegal County?
Jim Sweeney

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