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O'Mara/Brennan Athlone 1850

RoscommonDrum (Roscommon)

On 31st March 1850 James Meara was married to Mary Brennan at St Peter's Church Athlone. I think James Meara is an ancestor of my wife, her maiden name is O'Mara. James Meara's address at the time was 4 Dragon Athlone (this seems a strange, unusual address). Mary Brennan's address was 35 Chapel Lane Athlone. There is no record of James Meara's father and Mary Brennan's father was Matthew Brennan. I would like any information on both James and Mary and their families. They had a daughter, Mary Ann, christened in Athlone in 1851.

At the time of the 1861 England census the family was in England

davidjonesy

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David:

You may want to contact the church to see if they have any records which would help your research.

http://www.drum.ie/parish

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Thank you, Roger. That's what I intend to do if there is no response to this message.

Dave Jones.

davidjonesy

David,

4 Dragon should read 4th Dragoons, Jame`s regiment.   The 4th Light Dragoons were stationed at Athlone Barracks in 1850.   Jame`s address would have been Victoria Barracks, Athlone.  I attach a copy of the marriage entry from St. Peters. 

Tricia

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