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Maher/Meagher

Laois

I have done much research about families who settled in New Haven County, Connecticut. My gg grandfather, Patrick Maher (b. 1811), was said to have come from Queen's County. There is evidence of a likely relative, Mathew, from Ballinakill, Queen's County.  The parish priest in Ballinakill was not able to find baptism records for Patrick nor Mathew when we visited there. Tithe applotment lists include about 300 Patrick Mahers, all over Laois, Kilkenny, Tipperary and more. Still hoping one day to find the right townland and rest of his family. I have a blog and a book for sale about the history that I have found: <http://www.mahermatters.com>;.  I plan to come back to Ireland next June.

Thank you, Janet Maher

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Thank you, Rory, and please feel free to comment on my blog directly. When I was in Ireland I did not do any research in Dublin, although I plan to when I return this summer. Otherwise, I am familiar with all the sources you mention and have used them frequently. My book is meant to be a resource and model for others as I explained the history of Ireland and the causes leading to the rebellions and emigrations, and how I found the connections between a particular area of southern Connecticut and the midlands of Ireland. It includes transcriptions of an entire cemetery, more than 300 photographs, and much data included about Irish-American marriages and baptisms in the nineteenth century. (From the Old Sod to the Naugatuck Valley: Early Irish Catholics in New Haven County, Connecticut).

I'd be glad to help, if I can, regarding people you encounter who are looking for Connecticut connections. 

Wishing you well,

Janet

 

 

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Thank you, Rory, and please feel free to comment on my blog directly. When I was in Ireland I did not do any research in Dublin, although I plan to when I return this summer. Otherwise, I am familiar with all the sources you mention and have used them frequently. My book is meant to be a resource and model for others as I explained the history of Ireland and the causes leading to the rebellions and emigrations, and how I found the connections between a particular area of southern Connecticut and the midlands of Ireland. It includes transcriptions of an entire cemetery, more than 300 photographs, and much data included about Irish-American marriages and baptisms in the nineteenth century. (From the Old Sod to the Naugatuck Valley: Early Irish Catholics in New Haven County, Connecticut).

I'd be glad to help, if I can, regarding people you encounter who are looking for Connecticut connections. 

Wishing you well,

Janet

 

 

 

 

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FamilyTreeDNA has a surname study for Maher/Meagher.  Two tests have roots in Queen's (Laois) one emigrates to NY and the other current residents in the area.  More participants might help to reconstruct some of the family groups.

 

jdmahar

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