Mulry family, Danganbeg, Tuam.

Breda:

As you likely know the baptismal records for Killererin RC parish start in 1870. I did search the subscription site Roots Ireland in case Patrick Mulry was baptized in Tuam. The only record I found was a Patrick Mulry baptized April 12 1798 at Tuam with father Dermot Mulry and mother Honor Ward. I did not search for Mary Mahon because the Athenry records start late.

I also searched the Tithe listings for Killererin civil parish but no Mulry records.

Have you considered DNA testing?

Roger McDonnell

Breda:

There are a number of DNA companies: Ancestry, Family Tree DNA, MyHeritage, 23 and Me, Living DNA and others. I have tested with the first three and they all have different pros and cons and we are not allowed to recommend one over the other. I will say that Ancestry has by far the largest data base although other companies have better analytical tools in my opinion.

I find Roots Ireland extremely helpful in finding records for people who are looking for their ancestors. There is no way that I could scan parish registers unless I knew the exact parish and the month and year of a birth or marriage.

Roger

Breda:

I forgot to mention that all of the DNA testing companies have sales around holidays. Not sure where you live but here in the States, Father's Day is a few weeks away and there will be sales for DNA testing.

Roger

Breda:

If you are able to volunteer for us at the local level at some point in the future, send me a message here and we can alert our HQ. As you would expect, we are expecting many visitors to Ireland next year.

Roger

Breda:

Right, we have a core group of volunteers who try to respond to all the messages on the board. FYI I have Donegal connections in two areas-- McFadden/Cavanagh from Raymunterdoney parish in the northwest of Donegal and Brennans/O'Donnell from very close to Lifford town.

Roger