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CorkSt Finbars (Cork)

My great-great grandfather Will Sullivan ( born 1815)married Eliza Abbott ( born 1810) in 1839 in Cork & Ross Diocese. I have some evidence that this was in either St. Finbar or St. Nicholas parish, but only Cork & Ross is clear at this point. Her mother was Maria Abbott ( born 1778). Will, Eliza, one year old daughter Ria,Maria, Will's brother Arthur ( possibly from Rathcormack)and a sister all came to the US in 1840 and settled in Ohio. I realize this is a long shot, but in case someone has informationI plan to be in Ireland during the first week in September, including a few days in Cork to review the Casey materials.Thank you.

Grayson Kelley

IrelandXO member

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Dear Grayson

Did you manage to learn anything new during your trip?

Best wishes

Clare Doyle

Genealogy Support 

IrelandXO member

Clare,

I spent a fascinating day in the Special Collections Room at University Cork Library, primarily reviewing the Casey materials.  Mainly focusing on marriage records, in combination with dates, family names,etc., I identified likely or at least possible parents of both Will Sullivan and Eliza Abbott . With extensive notes I brought back I may be able to put more together in the future with additional research ( next trip over will likely include a day or so of research in Dublin). With these common names, of course, nothing new I discovered is certain since I haven't been able to identify a parish. Either way, it was an enjoyable day. Who knows, I may eventually become engaged enough to tackle the Kelly side of things! Thanks for asking.

Grayson

IrelandXO member

Dear Grayson

Thanks for the progres report - let us know when you are back this way again - I love Special Collections Libraries, very easy to get distracted though! Delighted you enjoyed your trip - keep us updated

Best wishes

Clare

Genealogy Support 

IrelandXO member

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