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Thomas O'Donoghue born in Galway around 1866, died in England 1945

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I am trying to find out about my grandma's Irish ancestry. Her father, Thomas O'Donoghue, was born in Galway at around 1866, and left Ireland for England as a young man. I understand he married twice, my great grandma being his second wife and called Mary Jane Wood. They had five daughters together and I understand he had a son from his first marriage. I am afraid information about him is very scarce and to do with his character rather than factual(I do know that he loved birds) but any further leads would be most appreciated.

I am moving to Ireland this year with my family (my husband, our two young children and my disabled mum) and I hope to coninue my investigation then. It would be so nice to discoversome relatives.

Best wishes

Jane

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Hi Jane,
What was the name, place and year of birth of the first girl to be born?
There are 5 Thomas's born between 1865 and 1867.
Margot
 

Margot Secrette

Did your Thomas end up in or near Leeds ?

There's a possible marriage on the England/Wales BMD Index for a Thomas O'Donoghue and Mary J. Wood in Leeds Registration District in the 2nd Quarter on 1922, the volume is 9B, and Page 1097. It might be worth ordering a cert from GRO England/Wales to see the full details as the record should include father's names and occupations. (see attached extract from index showing the cross-match)

shanew147IrelandXO Volunteer

 

Hello Margot and shanew147

So good of you both to reply to my post.  

Firstly, Margot, the birth of his first child (my grandma) was 7/9/24, born in Leeds and named Mary Margaret O'Donoghue.

Shanew147 - Yes my Thomas did end up in Leeds.  Thank you so much for the information - I will try to order the certificate, perhaps it will give me something more to go forward with.

Best wishes

Jane

 

 

IrelandXO member

Jane,
Please go to www.familysearch.org ;
Put in O'Donoghue (with a X in the box)and Wood  (without a X in the box) as the mothers name and birthplace leeds.
There are 5 to a Wood and one to a Woods.
Please confirm if the Woods is correct.
Thanks

Margot
 

Margot Secrette

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