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My ancestors possibly from Montiaghroc, Drumkeeran

FermanaghDrumkeeran (Fermanagh)

My great grandfather came to Scotland from Fermanagh and married a Scots girl in 1868. His parents are listed as James Taylor, Coal Dealer and Margaret ms Brandon (deceased). I think they were possibly married around 1840? I am going on the presence of the name James Taylor in Griffiths Valuation for two parishes, Drumkeeran (Montiaghroc) and Kinawley. 

My great grandfather worked all his life as an agricultural labourer and carter. 

 

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Hi Maura,

Thank you for your message. I hope that someone recognises the names and is able to assist you.

Have you tried looking for his parents? marriage record? Perhaps if you can find this it may help you determine which parish they came from:

Most Catholic records are held locally so you may need to write to the local parish priest for possible assistance. One website that you may find useful is the Irish Times where they give an overview of what records are available in specific parishes. It also shows you where copies of the records are available. For Kinawley parish, follow this link:

http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/rcparishmaps/index.cfm?fuseaction=showidrecords&CityCounty=Fermanagh&parish=Kinnally&churchid=845

From Drumkeeran (Magheraculmany):

http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/rcparishmaps/index.cfm?fuseaction=showidrecords&CityCounty=Fermanagh&parish=Magheraculmany&churchid=299

 

There are a few online sites you could try also:

 

www.familysearch.org has a huge database of genealogical records including some church records for Ireland.

www.rootsireland.ie have a large collection of Irish Church records, however you have to pay to use this site.

Some other websites that may be useful in your research are:

The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/

The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx

The National Archives UK ? genealogy search: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/

The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm

Irish Genealogy Tool kit: http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/

Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/fermanagh/index.html

Fermanagh Gold: http://www.fermanagh-gold.com/

 

All the best with your research

 

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