Bodel (Sisters?) from County Longford
Longford
I have what I think are 2 sisters marrying 2 brothers. If not, then I know I have either a set of brothers or set of sisters here. I just cannot figure out which. But more interestingly. The ladies have no relatives. that I can find.
Seeking help trying to figure out if there is something out there I am missing.
First Couple:
- On 20 Mar 1840, Charles Hall married Ann Bodel in Kenagh, Co. Longford, Ireland.
- His address was listed as Killcommick, and hers was Kenagh.
- Source was Roots Ireland that someone shared. The document had no further details.
Second Couple:
- On 4 Jul 1845, John Hall married Sally (aka Sarah) Bodel in Killcommick, Co. Longford, Ireland.
- https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1845/09295/5365091.pdf
- Fathers are Charles Hall & John Bodel, and their residences at time of Marriage is Coolnahinch.
- Who was living in Coolnahinch at this time? Charles & Ann Bodel Hall.
Now Sarah Hall passes away in 1889.
- Entry # 25: https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/deaths_returns/deaths_1889/06140/4753885.pdf
- Informant is Jane McKeon her niece, who is the daughter of the first couple Charles Hall and Ann Bodel.
- Meaning either Charles & John were brothers, or Ann and Sarah were sisters or both.
Now here is where I get stuck.
- Searching, I have found no other Bodel's in County Longford, Ireland. (Unless I jump 50 years forward into the 1900's.)
- Suggesting that maybe Ann went there first for some reason. Then Sarah (sister or cousin?) comes later.
- Ann was born about 1817, Sarah about 1827. Based on age at time of death.
Any thoughts on how to connect these couples more?
Or figure out where they came from?
Thanks!
jmossing
