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KerryKillaha (Kerry)

Dear Mr./Ms. Volunteer,

I have been doing genealogical research of my ancestral roots in Ireland.

My Great great grand-father emigrated from Kerry, Ireland around 1891-92 to the United States.

I have confirmation this is him referring to this link from a 1900 census in the US.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9N1-JLJ

Marriage records below confirm his parents.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FZR4-BTS

Above info has lead me to this possible birth/baptism record of him:

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/6709500257413

Working from this church record I found the pre-formation parish of Glenflesk, called the parish of Killaha, consisted of the following townland Derryreague which lead me to this website.

It would be much appreciated it someone can confirm or point me into the right direction.

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

John

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Hi Mr./Ms. Volunteer,

Here is some more additional info.

My GG grandfather is Patrick O`Connor/Connor.  (this is working from the 1900 US census records I previously posted)

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/6709500257413

I think he had syblings.

Abigail Connor

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/e3bb530256240

Johanna Connor

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/cf49eb0256447

My GG grandmother is Bridget Desmond.  I know for a fact she is from Cork and according to the US census I am guessing this could be her since she was older than my GG grandfather Patrick.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FPB9-NMR

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/2055950229653

I assume her parents John Desmond and Mary Brady marriage certificate is the following:

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/2055950229653

I think here siblings are the following:

Honora Desmond

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/c9e8f30219191

John Desmond

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/4d3b1f0228139

Johanna Desmond

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/b489e10227826

Mary Desmond

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/4c061a0228510

Denis Desmond

http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/b898450229117

I have no knowledge of GG grandfather(Patrick)/mother(Bridget) siblings emigrating to the US.  I was wondering if there is a way I can maybe find relatives in Ireland that might have remained?  

I am planning a trip to Kerry, Ireland and it would be great if I can reconnect with a family member(s) I am related to.  I would like to show my son where his roots are which would be a magical experience if it is at all plausbile.  The trip itself would be fun anyway though being in the actual area.

I understand you are busy with other requests.  I hope my request will find you eventually.

Sincerely,

John  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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