Best Way to Find Correct Church and Burial Location

GalwayGlenamaddy (Galway)

Thomas BARLOW, born ca. 1846, d. 1912, married Maria DOWD in Tubberoe, Glinsk, County Galway in 1878. Maria died in 1888 and within the year, Thomas married again to Maria Hynes.

The family lived in the area of Ballymoe, County Galway and later, in Cloonfaghna.

What is the best way to determine which parish they likely attended and to locate burial information and grave locations?

Am visiting in June and a lead to make that search would be most appreciated.

Pat Grady, Tampa FL

patgrady

14 years ago

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Pat:

Based on where Glinsk and Cloonfaghna are located, I would believe that they attended St. Croan's Church in Ballymoe which is about five miles to the northeast. The current church was built in 1955 but I would believe there was a prior church in Ballymoe in that. Perhaps someone from Ireland with more direct knowledge will respond also. In case you don't have it, I have also included the 1901 census record for the family.

Roger McDonnell

http://www.suckvalleywaywalk.ie/towns-heritage/churches/ballymoe-church/

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000819361/

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Best Way to Find Correct Church and Burial Location

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