Help with Parish
Mayo
I am trying to research my great grandfather from Swinford in County Mayo. I don't see a parish called Swinford. Does Swinford belong to another parish? I need help getting started.
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Hi Colleen
Meelick is a small village 5 km from Swinford.
The town of Swinford was established in the late 1700s by the Brabazon family, who were given land in the parish of Kilconduff during the Cromwellian settlement. Their grandson, Sir William, became an MP for Mayo and much of the development of Swinford town in the early 19th century, can be attributed to him. In 1811 as MP for Mayo he had a Post Office, a police station, and a Courthouse erected in Swinford.
Log onto this link on the website http://www.irelandxo.com/group/meelick-mayo and leave your genealogy message.
Let me know how you go.
Paula
IrelandXO member
Hi Colleen
Meelick is a small village 5 km from Swinford.
The town of Swinford was established in the late 1700s by the Brabazon family, who were given land in the parish of Kilconduff during the Cromwellian settlement. Their grandson, Sir William, became an MP for Mayo and much of the development of Swinford town in the early 19th century, can be attributed to him. In 1811 as MP for Mayo he had a Post Office, a police station, and a Courthouse erected in Swinford.
Log onto this link on the website http://www.irelandxo.com/group/meelick-mayo and leave your genealogy message.
Let me know how you go.
Paula
IrelandXO member