My McNamara ancestors were from Crusheen in County Clare, and I am hoping to identify the relevant parish. My great-grandfather's name was Daniel Leo McNamara, born in Crusheen in about 1846. He emigrated to the US sometime between 1862 and 1865. His parents were Patrick Henry McNamara and Anne McCallon McNamara. I believe he had a brother Thomas McNamara. I would be very grateful for any assistance.
Hi
The parish you are looking for is Inchicronan.
Here are a couple of sites that you may find helpful
TITHE APPLOTMENT BOOKS / GRIFFTH’S VALUATION
You could try checking the land records called the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38) http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp
or the later Griffith's Valuation (1848-64) http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/
or the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS) https://familysearch.org/
http://crusheen.com/V4/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&…
regards
Geraldine
Hi I was wondering if you found any further information and possibly a mention of John McNamara, I don't know how many John's there is but I'm aware of 2 and possibly a sister called Margaret.
Good luck!
Hi Niamh:
It's Jane again! The name Margaret is also in my McNamara family. Please let me know what other information you have and I will try to narrow down the possibilities for you.
All the best,
Jane
Aince you have the town or townland finding the RC or CofI parish will be easy. Google: Clare Library ... Clare was a pioneer in posting every source online. Use ithe Clare Library database.
(I thought I put the following on this board before but can't see it now!)
My great grandmother Julia Salmon/Sammon was born in Killaloe County Clare c1817, Her parents were Patrick and Anne. It is thought that she had a brother Patrick and sisters Bridget and Anne. Patrick is believed to have gone to America.
Julia arrived in Sydney NSW as a bounty immigrant on the Adam Lodge on 30 August 1841. Shipping records say that she was under the protection of William Crotty and his wife. These records spell her name as Julia Salmon. She was illiterate and a farm servant. The immigrants were brought to NSW by Gilchrist and Alexander as per an agreement with the NSW Government. Other immigrants on the ship from County Clare included:
Hannah McKeough 20,
Mary McKeough 21,
Margaret Clancey 22,
Bridget Crotty 16,
James Hanna 26,
Mary Hanna 24,
Maria Hanna 5,
William Crotty 28,
Mary Crotty 28,
Michael Crotty 7,
James Crotty 5, Denis Crotty 2, and
Catherine Crotty 11.
Hi Peter:
Can you create a new message board post for your query? You can do so by going to this link: https://irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/message-board
If you have any questions, please let me know. I do know of others who are researching the Sammon family in East Clare and my husband has a connection to one of those families.
All the best,
Jane
Hi Niamh:
The Clare Library website is: http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/genealogy/genealog.htm
As John stated, there are lots of resources to look through. Let me know and I will be happy to help you.
All the best
Jane
Hello Jane,
I have triede to find my Margaret Macnamara with no success. Am wondering where else to look. She was married to Miles keane and mother of Miles, Michael, Nora, Margaret and Bridget that I know of. I am wondering if you or someone following the board has any new information, since I visited you last year.
Many thanks Pam Fleming
Hi Pam:
Thanks for your post. Have you checked out the Clare Library website? What are the dates of Miles Keane and Margaret McNamara's children's births? Let me know and I will have a look for you.
All the best,
Jane