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KilkennyCallan (Kilkenny)

I have been researching my great-great grandparents. On their marriage records, Laurence Doheny (born about 1838) and Alice Hoban (born about 1840) stated that they were from Ireland. I wonder if there is a possibility of confirming that.

Now, Alice Hoban, listed her parents as William Hoban and Catherine(Unknown surname). They were also listed as from Ireland.

Laurence Doheny (possibly spelled Doheney) stated his parents were Patrick and Mary (unknown surname), also from Ireland.

I know it's not much to go on, but I'd be grateful for any insight on where I can learn about these family members.

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Hi Heather
www.rootsireland.ie/ has 2 baptism records of ANN Hoban with father William c 1840:
Name: Anne Hobin Date of Birth:
Date of Baptism: 18-Dec-1842
Address: Curlannin Parish/District: BACKS/KNOCKMORE
Gender: Female County MAYO
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Father: William Hobin Mother: Mary Hobin
Occupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1: Ned; Roach Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2: Mary Shea

Name: Anne Hoban Date of Birth:
Date of Baptism: 21-Oct-1835
Address: Tuam Parish/District: TUAM
Gender: Female County Co. Galway
Denomination: Church Of Ireland
Father: William Hoban Mother: Susanna Hoban

You'll notice 1 is R C and 1 is C of I so if you happen to know their religion ....

I couldn't find a Laurence with the parents you have but there were several born around 1838:
4 matches for the search criteria: Doheny (plus variants) Laurence 1828-1848
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Action Source Surname First Name Year County
View Church Baptism Doheney Laurence 1839 Co. Tipperary
View Church Baptism Doheny Laurence 1843 Co. Waterford
View Church Baptism Danohny Laurence 1832 Co. Tipperary
View Church Baptism Doheny Laurence 1844 Co. Tipperary

Col

ColCaffIrelandXO Volunteer

Wonderful! From what I can put together, Alice Hoban would have been born around 1836. Laurence, around 1838. So, a couple of your finds look promising! Given the information you have given me, what should be my next step in researching these lovely people?

IrelandXO member

Wonderful! From what I can put together, Alice Hoban would have been born around 1836. Laurence, around 1838. So, a couple of your finds look promising! Given the information you have given me, what should be my next step in researching these lovely people?

IrelandXO member

If you want to work back from them you can search for their parents' marriages on rootsireland (subscription) or findmypastireland (credit required); if the record has the parents' parents names on it you can keep working back

There are some free sites also: Irish Censuses 1821-911; Tithe Applotments; Griffiths Valuation; Family Search

Here's the closest to 1838 for Laurence:

http://Name: Laurence Doheney Date of Birth: Date of Baptism: 21-Jan-1839 Address: Toureenbrien Parish/District: NEWPORT Gender: Male County Co. Tipperary Denomination: Roman Catholic Father: Stephen Doheney Mother: Bridget Mullowney Occupation: Sponsor 1 / Informant 1: Harry Brien Sponsor 2 / Informant 2: Bridget Murphy

If you need help just post your specific questions and one of us volunteers will try to assist.

Col

ColCaffIrelandXO Volunteer

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