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Gilligan's parish of Streete

WestmeathStreete (Westmeath)

I am searching for my Irish Roots.  My great grandmother was baptized in St Mary's church parish of Streete diocese of Ardagh in Westmeath on December 2, 1860.  Her name was Margaret Gilligan born to James Gilligan and Bridget Farrell . I am looking for any family connection on Gilligan or Farrell side.  I know Margaret had at least 3 siblings James born 1870 Nov 2 and Patrick and Mary. I don't have dates of birth for Patrick or Mary. I appreciate any help you might have. Thank you from the USA 

Gillian Family

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Hi Kimberley

I searched births/baptisms on www.rootsireland.ie/ for children of James Gilligan and Bridget Farrell with no years specified but only got 3 matches: Mary 1856 Margaret 1860 & Patrick 1864

rootsireland.ie/ also has 2 records of the marriage of James & Bridget in Westmeath in 1856; this will have the parish and MAY have parents' names on it to help you go back further.

You might also want to have a look on Griffiths Valuation and Tithe Applotments (free online) for Gilligans and Farrells in Westmeath.

Col

ColCaffIrelandXO Volunteer

Kimberley:


I went to www.familysearch.org but only found a baptismal index record for James which you already have.


The record indicates that James was baptized in Co. Longford.There is a Street civil parish in Co. Longford as well as a Street parish in Co. Westmeath and I believe they are adjacent. You may have other evidence that identifies that the family lived in Westmeath but it is also possible they were in Longford.


I also found a civil death index record for a James Gilligan who died in 1895 in the Mullingar registration district. Not sure if this is for your GGGF. You would need to write to the General Register Office (GRO) and request a copy which would cost around 4 euros. If you want to contact the GRO let me know and I will explain the process.


Roger McDonnell






























Name:James
Gender:Male
Christening Date: 
Christening Place:214, STREET, LONG, IRE
Birth Date:02 Nov 1870
Birthplace:Street, Long, Ire
Death Date: 
Name Note: 
Race: 
Father's Name:James Gilligan
Father's Birthplace: 
Father's Age: 
Mother's Name:Bridget Farrell

Name: James  



  • Last Name: Gilligan  

  • Year: 1895  

  • Year Of Death: 1895  

  • Registered Quarter/Year: Oct - Dec 1895  

  • Age: 72  

  • Year Of Birth: 1823  

  • Registration District: Mullingar  

  • Volume: 3  

  • Page: 161  
Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi Kimberley

My name is Kevin Brady

I live in the parish of streete  I have checked my records for 1901/11 and dont seem to have a gilligan listed for these years in our parish of streete,  I do have farrell familes  I will recheck the local church records next week with the information you have given.  I willl do my best to help in any way I can 

kind regards

kev

IrelandXO member

Dear Kevin,

I was so excited to hear from someone who actually walks the streets my Great Great Grandmother walked.  I would appreciate any help you have time for. Can I ask a few questions first? Is St Mary's Church still standing? I have looked for photographs of it but was not able to find it. It would have to be almost 150 years old. Do you have a physical address where it was stood ? Is the parish of Streete in the city of Westmeath? Are the other parishes in Westmeath?

My research shows that James Gilligan and Brigid Farrell where married Rathowen parish is that close to Westmeath. It seems Brigid Farrell was raised in Rathowen parish since that was where they got married.  

I have a copy of Margaret Gilligan's baptism certificate she was baptized on 2 December 1860. Our family stories tell she had two sisters both named Mary one of them was baptized on 31 October 1856. She also had possibly one or two brothers the only name I have is Patrick. Also James Gilligan their father was baptized in parish of Streete 1826. I have no information on his parents names but it is possible it is on his baptism certificate. 

Margaret immigrated to the United States some time between 1874 and 1887. Do you know what port she might have departed from?

I've dreamed that one day I would walk the streets where my gg grandmother lived. Possibly see the church she was baptized in. Maybe meet distant relatives.  Is that too much to wish for? I am still hoping that wishes might come true. Thank you so much for your kindness. Do you have any family here in the USA? If you have any questions,I know I've given you a lot of information, I'd be happy to go over this again or send you copy of Margaret's baptism certificate if you'd like. Thanking you in advance. 

 

Gillian Family

Hi Kimberley

Its a great privalage to try and help in any way posible 

Please follow the link http://www.irelandxo.com/group/street-westmeath/history-page/our-history

This will give you a piece off our history   I myself was born and raised in this parish so I hope you find this interesting  Im working at the moment on a new website for the parish and have written a brief history as you can read I will gladly send you photos of St Marys Church and will try my best to find your beginings  you can contact me on my email   kbrady1964@gmail.com or friend me on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/kevin.brady.7 where again you will find some more info chat soon 

Kindest regards

Kev

IrelandXO member

Hi Kimberley 

Just wondering if your still interested havn''t heard from you 

kind regards

kev

IrelandXO member

I'm still very interested in my roots in Ireland. Just life has been keeping me busy. Would you still be willing to help me Kevin. Anxiously waiting your reply.

Gillian Family

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