My great grandma, Bridget Conneely, was born, according to her birth record, on January 28, 1876 in Ennislacken to Thomas Conneely of the same island and Mary, nee Gorham. According to Thomas & Mary's marriage record, his father James was still alive in 1874 when they married. Her father Martin was not. I have been unable to find any more information on these families. Anybody got a connection or a hint on where to go next?
Hello again Jennifer!
I looked on Roots Ireland and there may be as many as 17 children to that couple. The first record was for a Festus in 1875. Maybe there were two Thomas Conneely/Mary Gorham couples? Are you aware of 17 children in the family?
I could not locate a civil death record for James Connelly or Martin Gorham.
Roger McDonnell
Name:Festus ConneelyDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:16-Jan-1875Address:InnishlackenParish/District:ROUNDSTONEGender:MaleCountyCo. Galway
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Thomas ConneelyMother:Mary GorhamOccupation:
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Informant 1:Festus Gorham Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Sabina Kelly
I’m looking for an Annie De Courcey who’s mother’s maiden name is Gorham. Annie was born in 1939. Any relation do you think?
Hi Jennifer, I have all of these people in my tree and some documents you may be interested in. My great grandmother was her sister in law, Kate Green from Carna. I also have Coneeleys from Inishbarra island in my tree on the other side of the family.