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Frenchpark, Tribone,

RoscommonTibohine (Roscommon)

I am requesting help/advise/guidance on my research (which makes my head want to explode...lol)

I know my 2nd great grandmother Winifred Flynn b:1836 in Frenchpark, co Roscommon. (per 1911c in England on Ancestry)
I am reviewing 1 of 3 possible Roman Catholic baptismal records (from RootsIreland.ie). The one that is closest to Frenchpark is:
Winifred Flynn - baptised 13 Sept 1837 - parents: James Flynn and ----Catherine Conry----
Address: Comogue, Parish: Elphin,
Godparents: Luke Carney+Celia Carney

----It maybe coinsidence but years later, 1862 the godmother to Winifred's 4th daughter was Mary CONROY -close in spelling---- or maybe wishful thinking.

Which takes me to researching the 1856 (printing date) Griffiths Valuation. I find a James Flynn (her father?) in parish Tibohine, place name Aghalour (14 also note a Mary Flynn lives at 13 could this be his widowed mother?)
Also, important to note (or again wishfull thinking) same page above James Flynn is a THOMAS FITZPATRICK Winifred married a Thomas Fitzpatrick and my Great grandfather was born 4June1858 all the other children were baptised in Ballinasloe co Galway EXCEPT their 1st son JOHN.

Finally, I was advised by Roger McDonnell to contact St Asicus catholic church---I tried multiple times in the last 7 months and have not received a reply (I would like to think they have no time-short staffed)

When I review the Irish records I really am not sure what I am looking at and am confused. I am doing my best to do my own research but am falling very short on answers. We plan on coming over for a visit in less than 2 years and I hope to be farther into my research. And wouldn't it be amazing to find LIVING cousins like I found on the other side of the family.

Sincere thanks for your help,
Blessings,
Suzie Fitzpatrick-Amrhein
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Suz139

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Suzie:

I think the 1837 baptism is as you say "wishful thinking". Elphin is to the east of the very large parish of Tibohine but Kilcorkey parish is between the two parishes. I do agree that the Aghalour Griffiths data is promising. I also note that in 1901 there was a Flynn and a Fitzpatrick still in the townland. I don't have your original note but I assume Winifred's father was James? Here is a link to a very detailed map of Tibohine parish. You will see that Aghalour is on the edge of the parish to the south bordering Kilkeevin parish. http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/tibohine.html

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi Rodger,

I finally am reviewing the townland map of Tibohine in Roscommon in detail. It sure is GREAT to have a detailed map,  We plan a trip in 2ish years after the kids are done with post grad and get the big kid checks...lol

I still am nowhere but will keep plugging away. Taking a break an working on my dear friend Kathys Irish family tree. I LOVE genealogy! 

Thank you very much for your time and help. I saw/read other replies you posted and if I remember correctly you are actually from United States not to far from me in PA!!! I was pleasantly surprised!

Again Thanks, And blessings,

Suz Fitzpatrick-Amrhein
Pittsburgh, PA

Suz139

Suz:

Thanks for your note. Let us know if you have more questions.

Roger

 

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi Rodger and other volunteers,

I have surprisingly found that Winifred Flynn b:1836 left Frenchpark, co Roscommon sometime prior to 1857 and lived in Manchester, England. There she met and married Thomas Fitzpatrick 26 July 1857. They moved back to Ballinasloe, co Galway, Ireland before their first child John was born 12 April 1858 and raised 9 children. Thomas somehow because an invalide and they moved back to Manchesterbefore 1881, he died in 1883

Their marriage certificate shows her father was Michael Flynn and was deceased at the time of their marriage 1857. I have searched Ancestry, Findmypast and Family Search (LDS) site and have not found a hit. And other eyes looking would be greatly appreciated. Thank you VERY much for any help/advise.

Blessings,

Suzie Fitzpatrick-Amrhein
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

PS For my future reference I am wondering if this post would have been better viewed if I posted it as a NEW post????

Suz139

Hi Rodger and other volunteers,

I have surprisingly found that Winifred Flynn b:1836 left Frenchpark, co Roscommon sometime prior to 1857 and lived in Manchester, England. There she met and married Thomas Fitzpatrick 26 July 1857. They moved back to Ballinasloe, co Galway, Ireland before their first child John was born 12 April 1858 and raised 9 children. Thomas somehow because an invalide and they moved back to Manchesterbefore 1881, he died in 1883

Their marriage certificate shows her father was Michael Flynn and was deceased at the time of their marriage 1857. I have searched Ancestry, Findmypast and Family Search (LDS) site and have not found a hit. And other eyes looking would be greatly appreciated. Thank you VERY much for any help/advise.

Blessings,

Suzie Fitzpatrick-Amrhein
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

PS For my future reference I am wondering if this post would have been better viewed if I posted it as a NEW post????

Suz139

Hi Rodger and other volunteers,

I have surprisingly found that Winifred Flynn b:1836 left Frenchpark, co Roscommon sometime prior to 1857 and lived in Manchester, England. There she met and married Thomas Fitzpatrick 26 July 1857. They moved back to Ballinasloe, co Galway, Ireland before their first child John was born 12 April 1858 and raised 9 children. Thomas somehow because an invalide and they moved back to Manchesterbefore 1881, he died in 1883

Their marriage certificate shows her father was Michael Flynn and was deceased at the time of their marriage 1857. I have searched Ancestry, Findmypast and Family Search (LDS) site and have not found a hit. And other eyes looking would be greatly appreciated. Thank you VERY much for any help/advise.

Blessings,

Suzie Fitzpatrick-Amrhein
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

PS For my future reference I am wondering if this post would have been better viewed if I posted it as a NEW post????

Suz139

Hi Rodger and other volunteers,

I have surprisingly found that Winifred Flynn b:1836 left Frenchpark, co Roscommon sometime prior to 1857 and lived in Manchester, England. There she met and married Thomas Fitzpatrick 26 July 1857. They moved back to Ballinasloe, co Galway, Ireland before their first child John was born 12 April 1858 and raised 9 children. Thomas somehow because an invalide and they moved back to Manchesterbefore 1881, he died in 1883

Their marriage certificate shows her father was Michael Flynn and was deceased at the time of their marriage 1857. I have searched Ancestry, Findmypast and Family Search (LDS) site and have not found a hit. And other eyes looking would be greatly appreciated. Thank you VERY much for any help/advise.

Blessings,

Suzie Fitzpatrick-Amrhein
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

PS For my future reference I am wondering if this post would have been better viewed if I posted it as a NEW post????

Suz139

Suzie:

I'll look at your new information but a new post will allow more volunteers to see your request. Right now only those people who might go to the Co. Roscommon page will see your post. 

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

tx will move.

Suzie

Suz139

Hi Suzie. We could be cousins ! My ancestor here's father Luke was baptised in 1811 in Elphin. He was living I believe at Raheen at the time or possibly at Frenchpark, he lived at both in his life. He could have been a brother/cousin of your Catherine Conry. James Gervé was born Conry but used Conroy later in life. Conry was more common in Roscommon. Have you had Family Finder type (autosomal) DNA testing done ?

O'Maoilchonaire

Hi Suzie. We could be cousins ! My ancestor here's father Luke was baptised in 1811 in Elphin. He was living I believe at Raheen at the time or possibly at Frenchpark, he lived at both in his life. He could have been a brother/cousin of your Catherine Conry. James Gervé was born Conry but used Conroy later in life. Conry was more common in Roscommon. Have you had Family Finder type (autosomal) DNA testing done ?

O'Maoilchonaire

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