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Looking for information on my great great grandfather Michael Skiffington.  I know he was born in Ireland but I don't know where.  He was born about 1823.  Married Mary Quinn,who was also born about 1823.  Michael had brothers Francis, about 1820, Bernard (Barney) about 1822 and Felix born about 1821.  I got this information from US census records and the brothers names from Michael's will.  All four of them immagrated to United states and settled in Philadelphia.  I have never found a passenger record so I don't know a date but In 1848 Michael and Mary's first child was born in Philadelphia.   I know this isn't a lot to go on but am hoping someone may be familiar with this family and help me to finally find out where in Ireland they came from so I can perhaps trace the family back a little further.  Thank you for any suggestions you may be able to supply

Eileen Bernier

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Eileen:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

I searched on the subscription site Roots Ireland and did not find a marriage record for a Michael Skiffington to a Quinn so likely they married in America. I also did not find baptismal records for four brothers with the names in your message. Many RC parishes do not have records back to the 1820s. The main counties where Skiffington and Skeffington were fourd were Tyrone, Armagh, Roscommon, Sligo and Offaly although there were some of the name in other counties.

Did any of the brothers happen to live until 1906 in Pennsylvania? Ancestry has Pennsylvania death records starting 1906 and many times the parents names are shown.

You may want to add Michael's story to our XO Chronicles site https://irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/history-and-genealogy/ancestor-database

You may also find this IRO insight to be helpful https://irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/news/irelandxo-insight-how-dna-can-help-you-connect-ireland

Let me know if you have any questions.

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi, Not say these are your people, this is what I found......
A record for Michael Skiffington, has 1844 as his immigration date, number 529.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89WT-ZXDW?cc=3158041&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AW81Y-XCMM
Felix born 1822c
His death.......states his Fathers name........Michael.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6883-G75?i=39&cc=1320976
I searched.....the tithe records
Ski* and Mic*
no results
Ske* and Mic*
I got these......Skeffington
http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/results.jsp?surname=ske*&firstname=mic*&county=&townland=&parish=&search=Search&sort=&pageSize=&pager.offset=0
This is page 2.  Look at the right hand page, there is a list of people.
http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/reels/tab//004587408/004587408_00224.pdf
Margot

Margot Secrette

Thank you for your responses to my search regarding Michael Skiffington.  Margot, the Felix you listed above I believe is my Felix.  I had noted that the father's name was Michael.  I looked at the tithe applotment books but because I really don't understand them, they didn't help me .  I will continue my searching to see if I can find out where in Ireland they came from.

Roger McDonnell:  I also want to thank you for your response.  In answer to your question did any of them live until 1906, the answer is yes.  Felix died in 1906 and while I did gain the father's name (if it is correct), it still just says he was born in Ireland.  I will spend more time looking at the other sites you listed.  Understanding DNA, to me is very difficult.  It's something I will work on a little at a time.   Thank you to both of you for  your quick responses.   My search will continue

Eileen

Eileen Bernier

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