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Hi, 

I am reseaching a Sarah or Sally Herron, DOB 1846, whose maiden name was McBrearty, I believe.  She was married to Owen Herron about 1865. I have attached the 1901 and 1911 Irish Censuses for Sarah as well as her daughter, Susan, and her 2 sons, Michael and John.  

Sarah was a sister to a Mary Anne McBrearty (died Schulte)  and Margaret McBrearty (died Adams).  The latter two came to America.   I believe their parents were John McBrearty and Mary Duffy but have not verified. they also had a brother named John.  Actually, I really want to find her cousins' family.  They were John, Michael, and Patrick McBrearty or McBriarty, who were born in 1831, 1833/5, and 1837 respectively in Ireland, I believe they lived in County Donegal near the Herron family.  I have attached Mary Anne's marriage certificate from here in Oregon in 1862, showing Patrick was her cousin.  I would like to find the parents of Patrick, John and Michael and know more about them.  I have searched all the typical websites, but I haven't found this info as yet. The girls are my only currently connection "across the pond" to my family in Ireland.  My maiden name is McBriety.   I'm hoping to find this information before I travel to Ireland in 2019.  Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

Peggy Lin Engelhorn

 

Dear Peggy Lin:

 

Many thanks for your post to the Ireland Reaching Out message board and welcome to the site!

I'm going to pass on your query to several of our Donegal volunteers who will be able to assist you with your search.

 

In the meantime, please take a look at the XO Chronicles and feel free to add an ancestor.  The link is below:

 

https://www.irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/history-and-genealogy/ancestor-database

 

The best of luck with your research and many thanks for your interest in Ireland Reaching Out

Kind regards,

 

Jane.

Thank you, Jane, for getting back to me.  I look forward to hearing from anyone who can help me place my family in Ireland.  

Lin