Looking for O'Rourke descendants in the Thomastown, Kilkenny area or Crimmons from Ardmore
"My gggrandfather was named Michael O'Rourke and he was born in Thomastown July 30, 1800. His parents were Laurence O’Rourke –Anstice ( Anastasia) Cullen, Carrickmurn, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. married 26/1/1789 Laurence: Graiguenamanagh (neighbouring)Parish Anstice Carrickmurn.
Other siblings listed from Baptismal Records. :
1. Mary 8/9 1790
2. Nelly 26/9/1795
3. Catherine 10/7 1798
4. Michael 30/7/1800
5. Laurence 15/2/1804.
Michael emigrated to Newfoundland Canada and settled in Holyrood in the early 1820s. He married a Mary Crimmons of Ardmore Co. Waterford @. They may have been married in Ireland or after they met in Newfoundland. Not sure if the rest of the family went along as well. Would love to know if they stayed in Thomastown and if there are any descendants still in the area. Will be traveling to Ireland next month and am staying 3 days in Thomastown.
