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McTegart/Maguire

FermanaghEnniskillen (Fermanagh)

Greetings,

I am researching Owen McTegart b. 1800 and Marguerite Maguire b 1805. I believe they married about 1828. Both are Catholic. The first child Owen McTegart b 1829. Owen Sr. Died between 1837-1847. All I known positively is that they came from Fermanagh and stated on the ship log they were headed to New Albany, Indiana. Owen Jr worked as a bricklayer.

I am looking for any information about marraige, baptism or death. I think Marguerite is the French version of Margaret. Is that a common spelling in Ireland. The family left for USA in early spring of 1848. That arrived in New Orleans in April 1848. The ship's name was "Eliza" . What would have been the most probable route for them to board the Ship? Thank you for your time.

BRTWarman

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Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out and apologies for the long delay in getting back to you.

I haven't been able to locate a marriage record for Owen and Marguerite - I suspect that they might have been married in a parish and at a time that predates parish records. The only civil marriage records available prior to 1864 are those starting in 1845 for non-Catholic marriages so this is also a non-runner. 

It might be a good idea to keep an eye on the Early Birth and Marriage Index as it is updated regularly. If your ancestors do not appear now, they may at a future date. You can learn more about it HERE 

One of the only records for an Owen I could locate was a Tithe record from 1833 in Co. Monagahan, parish of Drummully

Best wishes

Clare Doyle

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Thank you!

BRTWarman

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