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LeitrimOughteragh (Leitrim)

I am searching for any relative from Oughteragh, Leitrim.  My 2nd great-grandfather was Michael Fox, he married Rose, maiden name unknown.  The only child I know about was my great-grandfather, Hugh.  Hugh was born Jan 1838 and married Ellen Smith 9 Feb 1864 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Ballinmore.  Ellen's parents were Patrick and Mary Smith, maiden name unknown.  Ellen was born in April 1838.  Hugh and Ellen had 5 children,  Mary, Patrick (my grandfather), James, Catherine and Annie (twins).  Patrick left Ireland in 1886 to join his father in Rhode Island, a few years later the rest of the family joined them in Providence, Rhode Island.  If anyone can help me with additional information on the Fox family or the Smith family it will be greatly appreciated.

mtodd81

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Hi thanks for your message and your interest in Ireland Reaching Out.

 

Perhaps in order to see if there are any relatives in Oughteragh you could try placing an advertisement  in a local newsletter of bulletin board?

 

I have found a good website for the Oughteragh/Ballinmore parish that may allow you to do this. Follow this link:

http://www.ballinamore.ie/index.php?id=198

 

Also, there is the Leitrim Observer online newspaper found at the following link:

http://www.leitrimobserver.ie/community

 

Alternatively, you could try contacting the Leitrim Genealogy Centre. However. they may charge a fee for their services. Here are their contact details:

Leitrim Genealogy Centre

Ballinamore,

CO. Leitrim.

Phone: (071)9644012    Email: info@leitrimroots.com

 

I hope that this information helps you make a connection with any relatives that may be in the area. Remember to post as much information as you can with regard to the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.

Please be patient - as our programme has only begun to rollout across the island of Ireland and volunteers in some areas may not yet be organized.

Kind regards,                    

Genealogy Support 

 

 

IrelandXO member

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