Hi all
I am seeking information on my Grandmother Elizabeth McDonnell who I believe was born in Athelone, County Roscommeon circa 1891 the child of Martin McDonnell and Mary Curley. I have not been able to find any birth record for her
Best
Steve Kelley
RootsIreland gives the following records for the children of Martin McDonnell and Mary Curley. They lived in the townland of Duogue in Athlone, Co. Roscommon.
Civil Birth MacDonnell Mary 1888 Co. Roscommon
Civil Birth McDonnell Patrick 1890 Co. Roscommon
Church Baptism McDonnell Patrick 1890 Co. Roscommon
Civil Birth McDonnell Margaret 1892 Co. Roscommon
Hi again,,
Here's the 1901 Irish census showing the McDonnells. Note that Elizabeth is said to be born in 1888. I believe your Elizabeth is probably the same person as the daughter Mary born in 1888 and for whom there is a civil birth cert.
Name
Elizabeth Mc Donnell
Gender
Female
Marital Status
Single
Age
13
Birth Date
1888
Birth Place
Co Roscom
Residence Date
31 Mar 1901
House Number
1
Residence Place
Doovoge, Athlone, Roscommon, Ireland
Relation to Head
Daughter
Occupation
Scholar
Religion
Roman Catholic
Literacy
Read and write
Household members
Name
Martin Mc Donnell
Age
60
Name
Mary Mc Donnell
Age
45
Name
Elizabeth Mc Donnell
Age
13
Name
Patrick Mc Donnell
Age
11
Name
Margaret Mc Donnell
Age
9
Hi Patricia
I just callend my mother Elizabeth (Fogarty) Kelley and yes this could be my Grandmother. My mother said that she believes her mother's birth name may have been Mary Elizabeth McDonnell. and changed it to Elizabeth as she grew older. This solves the question. Thank-you