Seeking Information on O'Shea/Sullivan Ancestors in Ardea, Tuosist
Hi all,
I’m writing in the hopes of learning more about my ancestors, John O'Shea (1819–1876) and Margaret Sullivan (c. 1820–1898), who lived in Ardea, Tuosist, County Kerry. I’ve reached a bit of a brick wall when it comes to learning more about John and Margaret’s parents, possible siblings, or extended family in the Tuosist/Ardea area. I would be incredibly grateful for any guidance, records, or connections to local family lines or parish records that might help move my research forward.
Some info I have on them: John O'Shea was born on 24 June 1819 and died on 2 September 1876 in Ardea. His death was attributed to colic, and it was noted that he had received no medical care; his son John O’Shea was present at the time. Margaret Sullivan, his wife, was born around 1820 and passed away on 1 October 1898, also in Ardea. Their daughter, Margaret O'Shea (1844–1924), was my 2nd great-grandmother. She married Philip O'Brien on 28 February 1865 in Tuosist and later lived in Lauragh, Kenmare, where she passed away in 1924.
I will be visiting County Kerry this September, and I’m hoping to spend time in Ardea and the surrounding area to better understand where my family came from. If there are any local contacts, archives, or resources you would recommend, I’d love to hear about them.
Thank you!
Ellie Kilgallon
