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Three Driscoll brothers RC priests

I have the name of one brother, Jeremiah Driscoll.  He was in Louisville, Kentucky, USA by  9 Feb 1841.   Family lore:  3 brothers from County Cork, all Catholic priests, emigrated to USA.  At some point, Jeremiah decided to leave the priesthood.  I'm not sure if this was before or after they emigrated.   The 1841 date is the date of his marriage in Louisville to an American, Martha Jane Townsend b 1828.  Yes, she was age 13.  The wedding was performed by a priest but not by a Driscoll priest.   Jeremiah died @ 1847 leaving a son behind, Shandy or Chaundy Holland Driscoll b 1842.  I have reached out to St Patrick's College Maynooth University thinking the men may have attended seminary there.   I am waiting on a reply as to whether the archivist can help locate them.  I mean, how often did three brothers go into the priesthood?  

Jeremiah is proving to be a brick wall which is frustrating, of course.  We are all so proud of our Driscoll heritage.   Jeremiah was my maternal grandmother's grandfather.  I have no clue as to the location of their home county, parish or township in County Cork.   Any assistance would be greatlly appreciated.   I must add that I just found the Ireland XO website and I am so appreciative of the philosophy behind this group.   Thanks to all the volunteers!  

Anne

awhite@vhcrome.com

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Hello Anne, 
This is what I found.
I searched Jeremiah Driscoll arrivied in the USA before 1841, results......Zero.
Then just Driscoll and got......
Jerry Driscoll on the ship named Superior, arrived date....24th August 1837.
Could this be your Jeremiah?
 But, if it is, Jerry was 26 and with his brother Patrick 26, sisters Mary 32, Catherine 22 and Ellen 18.
Also their Mother, Johanna she was 60years old. She died in 1855.

It's my last day with Ancestry membership, I have saved the ship document. 
If you think it could be him, please let me know and I will send my email address.

You did ask.....
I mean, how often did three brothers go into the priesthood?  
Quite a few and their sisters would become Nuns.

Cheers
Margot

Margot Secrette

You are so sweet!    I can't believe someone looked into this so quickly!   My email is awhite@vhcrome.com 

I have an ancestry account also.   So you can bet I'll look ito this tonight!  Thank you so much!   Anne

awhite@vhcrome.com

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