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Lester/Lyster in SeirKieran

OffalySeirkieran (Offaly)

Hello,

I'm looking for anyone who could help me further my research on my gg-grandfather, Thomas Lester (Thomas Lyster in baptismal info.-Ossory Diocese), who was born inSeirkieran, Offaly County, in 1843 to Paul Lyster and Johanna Moloy, sponsors: Rev. M or W O'Keefe and Mary Lyster (Breaghmore). His sister, Bridget, was baptised in 1838 and, again her parents are listed as Paul Lyster and Johanna Molloy, sponsors: Patt Downy and Margaret Molloy (Clareen). There's a third child listed in the baptismal info. of 1845 but the child's name is not given but now the parents are listed as Paul Lester and Johanna Molloy, sponsors: Mi?? Heenan and Sally Lester (Clareen). Thomas Lester (spelling he used here in the US) said he left Ireland as a child but I can't find anyimmigration information for him. He also said he had two sisters that they called Dark Kate and Light Kate. I'm trying to find any family back in Ireland that might have more info. on our ancestors. Unfortunately, I don't know the names ofPaul Lester's nor Johanna Molloy's parents' names nor those of any of their siblings.

Thanks for any assistance.

Jeanine Chavez

IrelandXO member

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Jeanine:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

I did not find any more baptismal records but Roots Ireland di have the marriage record in 1837. See transcription below. They were married in Eglish parish which is to the north of Seirkieran.

I also found an 1833 Tithe record for a Bridget Lyster in Breaghmore (see below). Possibly she was Paul's mother or another relative.

Roger McDonnell

 

Date of Marriage:01-Apr-1837
Parish / District:EGLISH
County:Co. Offaly
Husband PaulLester
Wife JohannaMolloy

http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/reels/tab//004625717/00…

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hello Jeanine,

I just came across your posting very recently. I also descend from this family of Lesters. You can contact me at adrianwcorcoran@gmail.com

Best regards,

Adrian.

IrelandXO member

Hello Roger and thank you for the info.  Sorry I haven't responded sooner but I've been unable to follow-up with research until now.  I appreciate you taking the time to respond.  The marriage record is a nice addition to my research.

 

Regards,

Jeanine

dkt1492@gmail.com

Hello Adrian,

I can't believe I've finally found someone who is related.  I'll contact you on the e-mail account you've provided.

 

Regards,

Jeanine

 

dkt1492@gmail.com

Jeanine:

All the best with your research!

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

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