Eliza Crickard

DownKillyleagh (Down)Inch (Down)

I am looking for any potential records or family connected to my great great grandmother Eliza Crickard, born circa 1837 County Down to William Crickard and spouse (name unknown). In 1855 she married Michael Traynor in Inch, Down. They had at least four children: Thomas (circa 1863) Martha (circa 1865), Mary, and Francis born in Killyleagh,Down 14 Jan 1875. Eliza emigrated to the US in 1890, Pittsburgh area with her children Francis and Thomas. She died in 1900 in McKees Rocks, PA.

I would be so grateful for any information you might share. Thank you,

C Lara

Cynthia Lara

3 years ago

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Clara,

Statutory birth registration only started in Ireland in 1864. I searched 1864 to 1875 and found Mary (25.7.1867 in Turmennan) and Francis, but not Thomas or Martha. I suspect therefore both were born pre 1.1.1864. They might be in church baptism records though.

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1867/03478/2277899.pdf

This looks like Michael’s death in Killyleagh in 1881:

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1881/06454/4855052.pdf

Tradition was to marry in the bride’s church which in this case was Inch Church of Ireland. Their records start in 1767, so that may be where you would find Eliza’s baptism and that of any siblings. The records don’t appear to be on-line anywhere but there is a copy in PRONI in Belfast. Personal visit required to view them.

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

3 years ago

Dear Elwyn,

Thank you so much for the information. I would love to go to Belfast. I visited Ireland thirty years ago, but not Northern Ireland.

Cynthia

Cynthia Lara

3 years ago

Good Day Elwin,

Eliza Crickard and Michael Traynor were Catholics. Do you happen to know the years Catholic Parish records in Inch are available? Thank you so much.

Cynthia Larar

Cynthia Lara

3 years ago

Cynthia,

The 1855 marriage was a Church of Ireland ceremony (ie Protestant) in Inch Church of Ireland, suggesting that Eliza was Anglican. At that time anyway. So possibly a mixed marriage?

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1855/09488/5438654.pdf

The civil parish of Inch is in the RC parish of Kilmore. Their records start in 1837. They are on the rootsireland site (subscription).

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

3 years ago

Dear Elwyn,

This is fascinating. Perhaps it was a mixed marriage however that information did not trickle down through the years to our family!

The death record you sent me for Michael Trainor was one I had never seen before. I am so appreciative of all your assistance! Sincerely,

Cynthia Lara

3 years ago

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