Mucros is a forest, but it didn't use to be

LeitrimFenagh (Leitrim)

I'm interested in finding out more about the family history of Wynnes and Guckians in Fenagh.

I have information about the marriage of my great-grandparentsPatrick Forde and Anna (Guckian) Wynne in 1846 in Fenagh. Patrick and Anna Forde lived in Mucros Beg. They had 11 children, and 6-8 emigrated to the US. Felix Forde was Patrick's brother and lived in an adjoining house.

Unfortunately, I don't have any information from Fenagh about the Wynnes and the Guckians. I am presuming that if a young man was courting a girl in 1846, she probably lived in or near his parish.

I would be very grateful for any assistance. I also am mindful that there are gaps in the records in the period I am researching.

Please contact me if you have information to share.

With gratutide,

Peggie Ford Cosgrove

IrelandXO member

13 years ago

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Peggie:

You may want to check out www.titheapplotmentbooks.nationarchives.ie The records for Fenagh parish are from 1833. There were two Guckians and about 6 Wynnes. I also attached the 1857 Griffiths Valuation head of household listing for Fenagh civil parish. http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths/leitrim/fenagh.htm

Roots Ireland has RC records for Fenagh parish from 1825 on with a gap from 1830-1833 for baptisms. Roots is a pay site to view actual records.

The Mormon Church also microfilmed the Fenagh records. You can order the film online at www.familysearch.org The film is sent to a local Family History Center where you can review the film. The link below indicates that the baptimsal gap is 1830-1842.

Roger McDonnell

https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/385731?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

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Mucros is a forest, but it didn't use to be

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