Hello!
I am seeking information on a section of my family that came from the Convoy area. I am curious, if anyone lives around that area today posts here, or reads this, are there any Warrells or Worrells left in the area? I know the ancestors I had from the area left around 1825, but I know at the time, there were some that stayed. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Matthew:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
There were a couple John Warrell records in Convoy parish in the 1857 Griffiths Valuation.
There were no Worrell/Warrell records in Donegal in the 1911 census. The online phone book also shows no records for the two names in Donegal.
Roger McDonnell
Hi Roger!
From the info you have passed on, it seems pretty safe to say all my ancestors left that area. Thank you very much for taking some time to get back to me, I appreciate it a lot!
You are from Roscommon? I have lineage there too, going further back. They were from Athlone. Are you familiar with the area?
---Matt
Matt:
Actually I live in Maryland in the USA although my grandmother came from Ballaghaderreen which is northwest of Athlone.
Roger
Roger,
Very cool! I am in PA, not to far away. Have you ever been over there? My wife and I are planning a trip over next summer.
Matthew:
My wife and I have been over eight times and are going over again in early November.
Roger
Oh wow! I have to admit, I'm pretty jealous! Have you ever considered retiring there?
No. Grandchildren are here.