My great grandfather Simon Larkin was born around 1844, in Monaghan. His father was called Hugh. I have no information what Simon's mother was called.
The family were Roman Catholic. I would like to know where Simon was born in Monaghan and the name of his mother.
Simon lived in the North East of England from 1871 until his death in 1920.
Could anyone help me please with this 10 year puzzle?
Thank you
Malshie
Malshie:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
I did a 20 year search on Roots Ireland for a baptismal r ecord for Simon Larkin and got no record. I also searched on Find My Past and searched for all of Ireland. The only record I located was in Co. Wexford in 1845 but the father was Ned. There are quite a few RC parishes in Monaghan that do not have records back to 1844 so likely Simon was baptized in one of those parishes.
Roger McDonnell
Thank you Roger for trying to find a Baptism record for Simon Larkin. Oh what a shame there are no records for some Churches in Monaghan going back to the early 1840's. Well I guess I shall have to close the door on ever finding my great grandfathers baptism.
I did find a couple of Hugh Larkins on Griffiths Valuation in a place called Lissiril but no clue as to whether they could be my relation. So sad and very frustrating, I would be delighted if I could of found out where they were from, but it's not meant to be I suppose.
Kindest regareds Malshie
Malshie:
You may want to consider autosomal DNA testing.
Roger
Hugh Larkin lived in Lissiril
in 1823 (Tithe applottment books)
Simon Larkin lived in Lissiril,, (recorded in Griffiths valuation) sometime after 1847
Hello Roger, Yes I am still searching for any information on my gr grandfather Simon Larkin.
Thank-you, for the message.
On the Valuation around 1860, Simon would of been 15 years old. Would of he been recorded at such a young age do you think?
I noticed there was a Mary Larkin and a Catherine Larkin also in Lisirill.
I do feel that there is something staring right at me with some connection but oh dear what is it?
Geography I am afraid is not my strong point. Could I ask is Corcreeghagh close to Lisirril would you know?
I noticed there was a Hugh Larkin recorded in the Valuation 1837.
I feel there is some kind of connection between the two.
Out of interest as you recommended my sister took a DNA test and it showed South Monaghan and Louth & Monaghan so at least I feel I am searching in the right area.
Kindest regards
Margaret
Simon would have been 16 in 1861 when Griffiths valuation was done. Hugh had died.
Maybe Simon had no choice but to farm the land
From Marie Larkin Mc Keown
(We still own the farm)
Hello Marie thank you for your reply. Yes I suppose a 16 year old at that time would have a lot more responsibility than a 16 year old today.
Can I ask which farm is it you still own? Sorry, I really don’t know the area or the land where Simon worked.
Could you please give me an idea how far it would of been from Carrickmacross.
Kindest regards
Margaret Larkin Malshinger
The farm is in Lissiril, halfway between Castleblayney and Shercock
Larkins of Corcreeghagh are our distant cousins too
Corcreeghagh is between Shercock and Castleblayney
My Late Mother was Margaret Larkin from Lissiril, she married my late father a Larkin too Joe Larkin from Shankill We were reared in Shankill
My mother and her father Peter Larkin were both only children but I have three brothers and three sisters.
Hugh Larkins (Lissiril) father was Simon Larkin too. He had
thirteen sons!! So most Larkins around here are cousins
I live in Ballytrain Shantonagh Castleblayney beside Lissiril
Marie
Hello Marie, thank you so much for your kind reply. What a lovely read, quite exciting for me.
The thing is, I have very little information well Infact none really,
My great grandfather was named Simon Larkin barn 1845 County Monaghan (it took me around six years to find where he was from. Which I finally got from the 1911 England Census.
Simon’s father was named Hugh Larkin he was a farm labourer - information taken from Simon’s Marriage Certificate. Sadly, I have no information on Simon’s mother. Or Infact, any other siblings. Believe me I have explored many genealogy sites. I just don’t want to give up, I think I’m into my ninth year of searching. I believe Simon left Monaghan and arrived in County Durham around 1870. He married in 1871 in Jarrow, South Shields, Co Durham.
Best wishes
Marie, If its no trouble could you please give me birth dates for the Hugh and Simon Larkin in your family please?
Margaret
Hello Marie sorry was it Hugh Larkin ( Lisirill) who had the thirteen sons or Simon. Would you have any idea of Hugh’s date of birth or indeed Simon’s please. Or any other information which help to connect or discount this family. Kindest regards Margaret