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Searching for Information about my Great Grandfather

MeathAthboy (Meath)

John Kelly was my great grandfather. According to my research, he was born in Martin's Town, Athboy, County Meath about 1835 or 1836 andemigrated to Australia (but I am not sure when). He married Mary Meagher in Balranald, NSW on 12 November 1865. While I have been able to find out some infromation on him and his family since then, I am interested to know when and how he got to Australia, and whether there are any of his relations still in Ireland.

Margie Ann

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Hi Margie

Here is John's baptism record from rootsireland.ie John Kelly Date of Birth: Date of Baptism: 24-Apr-1834 Address: Parish/District: ATHBOY Gender: Male County Co. Meath Denomination: Roman Catholic Father: Michael Kelly Mother: Marcella Carolan Occupation: Sponsor 1 / Informant 1: Nicholas Simond Sponsor 2 / Informant 2: Margaret Murray

The only sibling I could find for him was Bridget 1837

ancestry has lots arrival records of John Kellys born 1834 but it's impossible to tell which is yours I'm afraid!

I couldn't find any Kellys in Athboy in the Irish phone book

Col

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