Michaela,

I assume you meant that Michael and Catherine were born about 1819. On RootsIreland (paid subscription), I found a marriage record for Michael Quinn and Catherine Hare, June 9, 1839, in Castlegar, Galway. Michael's address was B. Choony.

Was James born in Ireland? What year?

Regard- Mary

Michaela,

Castlegar Townland, Co. Galway

Record found on Ancestry

Michaela,

The paid site, Roots Ireland, shows the birth of two of their daughters...here is the information:

Honor Quin, 17 May 1841, parents - Michael Quin & Catherine Heher, residence - Bohannachonna, sponsors - Patrick Monahan & Margaret Ormsby, parish - Castlegar, Galway

Mary Quin, 24 Nov 1843, parents - Michael Quin & Catherine Hare, residence - B. Choona, sponsors - M. Quin & Honor Blake, Castlegar, Galway

Regards,

Michaela,

I found this passenger record on Ancestry. The original record shows Michael Quin 22 (laborer, read and write) traveling with Catherine 23, Honoria 3, and Mary Infant

Michael Quin

in the New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896

Regards- Mary

Michaela,

The baptism records for the RC parish of Castlegar began in 1827, so you will not find a baptism record for Michael Quin or his wife Catherine.

Regards,

Thanks Mary and Carolyn. Much appreciated.

To answer your question, no I believe James was born in 1851, meaning they would have been in Australia by then.

Aside from the unobtainable baptism records, is there any way of discerning who either Michael or Catherine’s parents were?

Thanks again, Michaela.

Michaela,

There are 96 trees on Ancestry, only 2 have suggestions for Catherine's parents none for Michael. They all identify them both being born in 1819 .As Carolyn mentioned, baptismal records aren.t available. If Michael and Catherine used the traditional Irish naming pattern for their children, Catherine's parents might be James and Honora and Michael's Patrick and Mary. Also note on their immigration record Michael was born in 1822 and Catherine 1821. Dates are always questionable.

I found this record on Ancestry. Not necessarily your Michael's

Regards- Mary

Mary. May I ask, have you done dna.