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Trying to determine birth of Daniel Croom b before 1684.

Hello, I just joined this group and hope I can find someone who can help with my questions.I am looking for information of the surname Croom/Crome/Crom/Croma/Cromthan and other spellings in the Croom, Limerick Co. area. I am not sure, but my 6th great grandfather migrated to America and resided in VA from early 1717 to death about 1834. According to some records here in America, it is indicated Daniel Croom was born in Croom, Limerick, Ireland. No documented proof has been found yet.

My interest is mainly to find some documentation of Daneil Croom born in Ireland, may have migrated to England prior to going to America. I do know according to court documents from VA that he was leased 53 acres of land in 1717, later was granted 400 acres, and more later on, however, it cannot be determined exactly where he was from. I understand there exist a Croom, Limerick, but have no information of the area.

There was also a Joel Croome in the same town in VA and it is only a guess that he may have been Daniel's father or some kin. If anyone can suggest what I can search or where to look for records, I would so appreciate help.

Thank you so much,

Linda Snow Davis

IrelandXO member

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Linda:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

We are not going to find records back to the 18th century.

I searched some national data bases in the 19th century and the 1901 and 1911 censuses

No Croom or Croome records in Co. Limerick.

The Tithe listings from the late 1820s/early 1830s showed a Croom in Carrigeensharragh townland in Baptist in Baptistgrange civil parish. That surname and family was also in the 1850 Griffiths Valuation for Co. Tipperary and was carried through to the 1901 and 1911 censuses. They were Church of Ireland but the last son married a Catholic and their children were raised Catholic.

 http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Tipperary/Kiltinan/Carrige…

http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Tipperary/Kiltinan/Carrige…

The Griffiths also showed a Croome up near Belfast and two others in Dublin. The 1901 and 1911 censuses also had Croome in Dublin.

Have you considered an autosomal DNA test?

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Roger,

Thank you for your reply. Are you aware of any 17th century records or books available or an Archive that holds records of that time frame?

I have not tried the autsomal DNA.  My father just did the Y-DNA before he passed away.  My Croom line is from my mother who passed away in 1973.  I am not very knowledgeable on DNA, so I am not clear as to whether a female can test for that.  Thank you for checking, I appreciate you help.  If I can do anything to help in return, let me know.

 

Regards,

Linda Snow Davis

IrelandXO member

Linda:

You may want to contact the main library in Limerick https://www.limerick.ie/council-service-group/libraries

A female can't take the Y test but you can take an autosomal DNA test which will provide matches that are for your paternal and maternal lines.

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

 

Linda, I have a book researched by a family member in the 50's. Daniel and Joel are mentioned in it. I am just starting to get into it. It's a very large binder 2" and it will take time as it's a lot to take in but I would be more than happy to share what I am finding out. Please let me know what exactly you are looking for. If you are serious please send me a letter to my P.O. Box and give me your email.

I'd rather not post my personal info on a public website.

I saw your post after googling a few names I found in the genealogy book.

Hope this finds you well,

Jennifer Ward

PO Box 770678 New Orleans, La 70177

 

 

Jennifer Ward

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