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MayoIslandeady (Mayo)

I am looking for information on the family of my great grandmother, Julia Burke McDonald.  Julia was born on March 8, in @1866 in County Mayo.  She was the daughter of John Burke and Mary Cusack.   Julia had at least two siblings - Catherine and Michael.  Catherine was born December 8, 1864 in Islandeady Parish.  John Burke and Mary Cusack married in Islandeady parish on Jan.  17, 1864.  The family immigrated to America In @ 1875, and settled in the Buffalo, NY area.  Julia married Thomas McDonald  in @ 1895.  I have been unable to locate any record of Julia or Michael in Ireland.  Any information anyone may have or suggestions of places I can search would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Amy

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Amy:

The Mormon Church has microfilmed the RC church records for Islandeady parish. You can order the fil online at www.familysearch.org  The film is sent from Salt Lake City to a Family History Center near you.https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/482432?availability=Family%20History%20Library

I found a baptismal index record for a Julia Bourke for 1872. Could this be your Julia?

Name: Julia Bourke
Gender: Female
Christening Date:  
Christening Place:  
Birth Date: 27 Feb 1872
Birthplace: Mayo, Ireland
Death Date:  
Name Note:  
Race:  
Father's Name: John Bourke
Father's Birthplace:  
Father's Age:  
Mother's Name: Mary Cusack

Here is Michael's baptismal index record:

Name: Michael Burke
Gender: Male
Christening Date:  
Christening Place:  
Birth Date: 21 Aug 1867
Birthplace: Mayo, Ireland
Death Date:  
Name Note:  
Race:  
Father's Name: John Burke
Father's Birthplace:  
Father's Age:  
Mother's Name: Mary Cusack

 I also found a baptismal index record for a male child born to John and Mary on June 9th 1870 and a record for Mary Burke born August 18, 1876. Go to www.familysearch.org and hit search. Let me know if you have further questions.

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Dear Amy,

Regarding John Burke and Mary Cusack.

I am wondering if Mary Cusack is a daughter of my ancestors Michael Cusack and Margaret Carney of Islandeady, Mayo.  I am trying to find all their children and so far have these:

Patrick b circa 1825-1830

James b circa 1836

Michael b circa 1839

Catherine b 1842

John b 1843

Mary was a name that shows in their descendants, although I know it is a common name.  However, a Mary Burke was the informant for the father Michael's death.

Regards,

Eileen

 

 

watson.kettles

Dear Amy,

Regarding John Burke and Mary Cusack.

I am wondering if Mary Cusack is a daughter of my ancestors Michael Cusack and Margaret Carney of Islandeady, Mayo.  I am trying to find all their children and so far have these:

Patrick b circa 1825-1830

James b circa 1836

Michael b circa 1839

Catherine b 1842

John b 1843

Mary was a name that shows in their descendants, although I know it is a common name.  However, a Mary Burke was the informant for the father Michael's death.

Regards,

Eileen

 

 

watson.kettles

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