Seeking information on my greatgrandfather Thomas Reidy circia 1830. Thomas was born in Kilmoyley, I would be very interested to know who his parents were. Found two David Reidys in the census but don't know if these were my Reidys. Thomas married Mary Ager/Eager in 1857 in Castleisland R.C. and had several children, some went to the U.S.A.
Margo:
You may want to check out www.irishgenealogy.ie for Co. Kerry church records. I found an 1833 baptism for a Thomas Reidy born to a Daniel Reidy and Ellen Brosnan. Castleisland parish is not real close to Kilmoyly parish but I saw your note which indicates that Thomas married Mary Eger in Castleisland in 1857. In any event, you may want to check out this site and search for your Reidys.
Roger McDonnell
| Name | THOMAS REIDY |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 25 June 1833 (BASED ON OTHER DATE INFORMATION) |
| Address | CASTLEISLAND |
| Father | DANIEL REIDY |
| Mother | ELLEN BROSNAN |
| Father Occupation | NR |
|---|---|
| Sponsor 1 | MAURICE CONNELL |
| Sponsor 2 | CATHERINE BROSNAN |
| Priest | REV.J.O'CONNOR |
Roger.
I was told that my grandfather Thomas Reidy came from Kilmoyley to work in Castleisland and there he married Mary Ager/Egar. I do wonder though if he was born in Kilmoyley as I could not find any Reidy in the Kilmoyley census for 1909 and 1911 but in the 1851 census I found 2 David Reidy's in Kilmoyley I don't know if these are connected to my Reidys. It's very hard to know if there is a connection without having the names of parents and some dates. I found so many Reidy records in Castleisland but which ones are connected I don't know for sure. Just wish I could find who Thomas Reidys parents were from Kilmoyley, that would be a great help. I keep searching as many sites as possible but no luck. Thank you for you're help Roger.