Searching for information regarding Frank Patrick Cahill, born approximately 1830. Emigrated to America and served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War. Listed Thurles, Tipperary as birthplace in US Census records. Listed as hotelkeeper in Hamilton, OH. Any information about the family in Ireland would be greatly appreciated.
Hi,
Thanks for your message. I hope that someone with information makes a connection with you and helps you to further your research.
In the meantime, have you tried looking at church records for more information? Most Catholic records are held locally so you may need to write to the local parish priest for possible assistance. One website that you may find useful is the Irish Times where they give an overview of what records are available in specific parishes. It also shows you where copies of the records are available. For Thurles parish, follow this link:
Here is another useful link which shows what resources Tipperary Roots have available online, please note that to view church records online here you will have to pay a fee:
http://tipperarynorth.rootsireland.ie/generic.php?filename=sources.tpl&selectedMenu=sources
Have you heard of Griffith?s Valuation? This is a property valuation survey carried out in Ireland 1848-64. Here are the Cahills recorded in Thurles:
http://www.failteromhat.com/post1845.php
If you would like to look at the original record etc. go to:
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/
You could also check the earlier land record called the Tithe Applotment Books:
http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp
Have you tried looking into the family?s emigration? Sometimes more infomation can be found at the port of arrival rather than that of departure.For information on US immigration records check http://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/
Some other websites that you may find useful are:
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
Irish Genealogy Tool kit: http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/
Family Search: www.familysearch.org
Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/tipperary/index.html
From Ireland: www.from-ireland.net
IGP: www.igp-web.com/tipperary/index.htm
Best wishes,
Genealogy Support