Hello,
I am looking for information on the Ryan and Hayes families from Knockainey. My grandfather, Michael E. Ryan, was born in Knockainey on 11 June 1874, and emigrated to the United States in 1903. His parents were Thomas Ryan and Helen Ryan (nee Hayes).
Any information on the families past or present would be greatly appreciated - thank you!
Kind Regards,
Stephanie Ryan-Boumediene
Stephanie:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
Thomas and Helen were married in the Pallasgrean/Templebredon RC parish. See Civil marriage record below which includes the names of the fathers of the bride and grrom. I located baptismal records for five other children in addition to Michael. There was a Patrick in December 1867 and he may have died young. There was another Patrick in 1869 Honora 1871 John 1872 and Mary 1875. I searched the 1901 census and could not find Thomas, Helen/Ellen or Michael in the Knockainy area. Do you have any additional info?
Roger McDonnell
Date of Marriage:26-Feb-1867
Parish / District:GREAN
County:Co. Limerick
Husband Thomas Ryan Address The Island Knockany Age 30
WifeName:EllenHayesAddress:Ballytarsna Age 26
Husband's Father PatrickRyan
Wife's Father JohnHayes
Roger -
Thank you for the prompt reply. This is exciting news! My wish is to find out as much information as possible for completing my family tree, so this is a big help. Ideally, I would like to find further information on both families from whatever sources available. I also hope to see whether there are living relatives in the Knockainey area. Could you recommend additional research sources?
Regarding Thomas and Helen/Ellen Ryan, with the exception of your information, I have no further data. Michael Ryan (their son, my grandfather) came to the US and was never able to return for a visit home to Ireland. He made a life in Minneapolis, Minnesota, married a Kennedy, had 9 children and passed away in 1949.
Thank you again.
Regards
Stephanie
Stephanie:
You can try the online Irish phone book. This listing is only a partial list of phone users. http://www.eirphonebook.ie/ Make sure you use the Residential Tab. The surname Ryan will complicate your search.
Roger