Visiting Roscommon - Looking to retrace Conry roots - Creevy or Creevyquin

Hi Pam,

It would be a good idea to learn as much about the Conrys as you can BEFORE going to Roscommon.  There are many records you can look at, such as the civil birth/marriage/death records at the free site irishgenealogy.ie.  Also at the paid site RootsIreland.  And Patrick would probably be found in the 1911 Irish census, also online and free.  There are also professional genealogists who might help. When you go to Roscommon, you want to have the specifics. You want to confirm Patrick's address before you go.

I hope this is helpful.

Thanks so much, this is helpful.

Pam,

I searched irishgenealogy.ie and found the following records: Mary's civil birth record's original image comes up with "page not found", but on the transcript page before that, it shows that her mother's maiden name was Flannagan. With that information, I found her marriage record to Patrick which shows their fathers' names and when they were from in Roscommon. Additionally, I found their children Martin, Michael,and Brigid. There could be additional children for this couple, but the civil birth records only go up to 1924. Roots Ireland only has records for Roscommon up to 1900. All records are attached. Further, I found a 1901 census record that might be your Patrick showing he was living with his mother, step-father and sister, Bridget in Creevyquin. I did not find a 1911 census record for Patrick.

Regards,

Pam,

I found the marriage record  (1891)for Michael McCormack and Catherine Egan (Patrick's mother)...she was from Creevyquin per the record, and it shows that she was a widow.

Also, attached is Patrick's birth record from 1880....ten years older than you thought!

Regards,

Carolyn/Roger Thanks so much for your help.  This is a great.

Pam,

I found Patrick in the 1911 census, still living with his mother and step father in Creevyquin. His surname was misspelled Conry, and that is why I didn't find the record initially.

I just got back from my first trip to Ireland which included a brief drive through County Roscommon.  I believe I saw the land which my great great grandparents farmed- not owned!  Keep this in mind as many were tenant farmers.  In addition to all (maybe too many as it's overwhelming!) the resources available beforehand, I suggest going to the National Library of Ireland's website and note the tracking services available.  Before my trip I got a Reader's Card and made an appointment.  They were a helpful service.  Finally, I am happy to correspond via email- tiemanrandy@gmail.com, but rarely come too this site.  Good luck,  Randy