Thompson Family County Leitrim; Carrigallen Parish; Lugnagon Townland

Good Morning Roger,

I so appreciate your reply.

In very old family documentation, it was written that our family came from County ''Latham'. This could be the only spelling they knew (and were sounding it out) or, with an accent that is how someone else wrote it out. I do believe my family did come from County Leitrim, although my Grandfather and some of his siblings always stated County Cavan.

For years, I have been struggling to find out the townland and Parish. This family member (another branch) stated they had done the research in Ireland and thus had this confirmed. I have asked for 'proof' to show they are truly from Lugnagon Townland, Carrigallen Parish. I would love to visit one day - but to the right locality!

They were Methodist and not RC. I too did searching on all the siites and could not find any census records for County Leitrim. I also found the Tithe Applotment records (thank you for that) but I am now leery that it is my actual family!

Back to the drawing board. Thank you so much for your very quick response. 

Brenda

Hi Brenda,

George and Mary Thompson were recorded in the 1821 census in Carrigallen (and a transcript of the 1821 census for Carrigallen does exist). I reviewed it some months ago in the National Library. George, aged 36, and Mary, aged 30, were living there, with two sons, James (4) and John (2) and Isabella (70), George's mother.

Brian

I'm currently researching Major Haughton from Drumerkeane, Co Leitrim. Specifically, Major Haughton's possible marriage to a Catherine Thompson from the same area.

I wanted to add a few thoughts. Rootsireland now has 1821 census fragments for Co Leitrim. They confirmed the earliest dates and families of my Haughton/Houghton tree. Also I found old Protestant baptism records back to the 1810's. (Presbyterian and Church of Ireland).

It's been invaluable to my searches in Co Leitrim.

Brenda, I had fond memories of my granny's Leitrim brogue when I read "Latham". She had a very soft "th" sound that founds its way into her speech. She had a saying, "it was well ordered" that years since her passing and my extended family jokes about things being "well orthered" or grandma's Thanksgiving "thurkey". She lived about 10 miles from your area.

If anyone has a Catherine Thompson abt 1795, please contact me.

thank you

Marylou

Hello and Happy New Year Marylou,

What a wonderful post to receive on this site.

I was interested to read who you are researching, but even more interesting was the story you shared of your granny. There are so many questions I never thought to ask when my Grandfather was living. My Great Uncle was adamant it was County Latham (although there is no such place) - now I have an explanation as to why as that is most likely how he heard it! He also told me that after the branch of our family emigrated to Canada there was a mica mine developed on the land. I am finding it a bit difficult to get anywhere on my research over there as it was the early 1800's. However, I will persevere.

It is communication such as yours that sheds a little more light. Thank you again for reaching out - it is greatly appreciated!

Brenda