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Searching for ancestors in Aughnish and Mevagh Parishes in Donegal

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Looking for anyone who may be researching the Sterritt family of Gortaway, Aughnish Parish in Donegal near Ramelton. The siblings are Robert b. 1815 m. Fanny Stewart, George, James, Elizabeth m. Andrew Bell, andSarah m. William Peoples. Would like to find out who their parents are. They were Presbyterian.

Fanny Stewart Sterritt emigrated to NY in 1850 with her children but her husband Robert Sterritt stayed in Ireland. Their children were: John, b. 1 Nov. 1838, Prudence b. 16 March 1840, Robert b. 1842, William David b. 1844, George b. 1845 and Eliza b. 1847.

My great great grandmother Prudence Sterritt married James Clark, b. 17 March 1836 in Donegal (High Glen?) They married in New York and moved out west to Eden Prairie, Minnesota to farm; had 12 children. The parents of James Clark were John Clark b. ca 1805and Fanny Stewart b.1808(a different Fanny!) both of High Glen, Donegal. Would also like to find the parents of John Clark and Fanny Stewart.

If anyone has any information about these Sterritts, Stewarts and Clarks, I would appreciate it!

Thanks,

Karin

IrelandXO member

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Dear Karin

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out and apologies for the delay in replying to your message. 

As you can see from the link below, Aughnish is a Civil Parish in Donegal:

http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/townlands/index.cfm?fuseaction=TownlandsInCivil&civilparishid=745&civilparish=Aghanunshin&citycounty=Donegal

Church of Ireland records for the parish begin in 1878whie records for the corresponding Roman Catholic Parish of Aughnish begin in 1873.

Given the research you have done so far on parish records, I wonder if you have checked out the 1901/1911 Census. This would give you a good indication of the prevalence of the name in that parish during that time. This would also build on any information you find in the Tithe Appoltment Books and Griffith?s Valuation: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/

Tithe Applotment Books: http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp

Griffith?s Valuation: http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/

Remember to post any new information that you find here. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.

Best of luck with your search

Clare Doyle

Genealogy Support

IrelandXO member

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