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Whalen Waterford and Lismore Diocese to Newfoundland

Found a reference to a will for Thomas Whelan Waterford and Lismore Diocese in an index on FamilySearch. Residence in 1778 was Wicklows Bay, Newfoundland.  He was a sailor and fisherman.  I contacted the National Archives in Ireland to see if a copy of the will could be located and sadly there was no will to be found, it was most likely destroyed in the Four Courts fire in 1922.  I believe this Thomas Whelan married Mary Atkins in 1760 in St. John's, Newfoundland. I am wondering if it's possible to locate a birth record for Thomas in the Waterford and Lismore Diocese.  I'm thinking that he was probably born abt 1735.  Thomas and Mary had 3 sons that I know of, Thomas, David and John and they were all born in Newfoundland. Can anyone help point me in the right direction to search?

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Hello and welcome to IrelandXO I have looked at the subscription website: Roots and found one that may be your Ancestor Thomas, the next recording for a Thomas Whelan is 1791 which is way off. Details are: Name: Thomas Whelane Parish/District: St. Patrick's Co Waterford Denomination: Catholic Father is: John Mother is: Honor Fling Sponsors: 1] John Donnevane Quane 2] Mary Regarding the wording above, I took it word for word as its on the baptism certificate. No surname given for Mary. See link: http://ifhf.rootsireland.ie/view_detail.php?recordid=260431&type=bch&re… Phyl IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Thank you so much Phyl! You have been very helpful. Fingers crossed this is my Thomas! Thanks again!! Sue
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