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Fanning Family of Enniscorthy c.1840

WexfordEnniscorthy (Wexford)

I am looking for any information on the Fanning Family c 1840 in Enniscorthy. John (c 1810) & Ellen(c.1810) - Children Brigid, Mary, James, Margaret, Mary, and John. Found them in 1842 but not before or after. John emmigrated to Canada in 1856 then to US in 1865. Have lost track of the rest. Not sure if they came TO Enniscorthy from another place and/or left there after 1845? Sacramental Information was gained thru personal visit to St. Aiden's Catholic Church in 1988. Ellen's maiden name is Donohoe, father is John, mother Mary. Bridgid married Peter Bradshaw, first Mary died as a child, second Mary married a Francis Kinsella and had a daughter Mary Bradshaw in 1846. Haven't been able to track any of them via computer records, LDS, etc. My DNA test indicated that Edmund Fanning (who came to America) is in the line but can't make the connection with his family in Ireland. Not all of his family came here to the US so someone stayed behind. Looking for the missing links or an avenue to get to them. Any help would be very appreciated. More information is available.

Thanks,

Jim Fanning

tasman27

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Dear Jim

You have already gathered a lot of information about the family, congratulations, you have been working hard! 

I think given the research you have done so far and the information you have gathered, I would search the 1901 and 1911 National Archives site and have a look at the online phone book to see if there are any Bradshaw entries, for example and contact them directly for further information.

Griffith?s Valuation (1847-1864): http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/

The National Archives of Ireland: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/  you can search the 1901/1911 Census on the National Archives page too, for instances of the family name at that time

Other important sources include the Tithe Applotment Books and Griffith?s Valuation. Even though these sources only record the head of the household, the information is very important and can be valuable:

Tithe Applotment Books (1823-1837): http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/index.jsp

Griffith?s Valuation (1847-1864): http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/

Remember to post any new information that you find here. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.

Best of luck with your search

Clare Doyle

Genealogy Support  

IrelandXO member

Clare,

Thanks so much for your response. I neglected to also say that the Tithe Applotments and Griffith's have been researched as well. We found a James & John Fanning living on Duffrey St in what appears to be downtown Enniscorthy. Since the compilations aren't very specific, we believe this may be the head of the household and a son at that address. It seems to be close to St. Aiden's that would verify the records we found there. I attempted to use the 1901 and 1911 Censuses, however I found the Bradshaw name but unable to verify if they are related due to the long period of time that passed between "sightings". Nothing I have been able to find can 'connect the dots" as it were from 1842 to 1901. Given the short mortality rate during that century, I can't assume that what I found (mostly widowed women with children) are the correct people. No men seem to exist with those names at that timeframe. Those who do don't match the age group. So, it seems short of hiring someone or going there, I'm stuck (unless there's something I'm missing in the way of resources?).

Thanks,

 

Jim

tasman27

Dear Jim

I will pass your query to a volunter in another area who will have a look at this for you. 

Best wishes

Clare 

Genealogy Support 

IrelandXO member

Jim:

Clare asked me to look at your family. You have done a very thorough job of researching so there was little information I could locate. Between the 1853 Griffiths and the 1901 census there are few resources to assist other than the civil index records of births, marriages and deaths. I focused on the Enniscorthy registration district and there were no James or Ellen Fanning death records for someone born around 1810. There were no Peter or Bridget Bradshaw records at all. Possibly they emigrated?

I did locate a death index record for a Francis Kinsella which is below. Not sure if this is the correct person. There were at least 3 Mary Kinsellas who died in the 1890s who might be the daughter of James and Ellen Fanning. I can send you those records if you want them.

A death record will show the date, location, cause of death, informants name and sometimes the relationship of the informant to the deceased. You can get a copy of a death record for around 4 euros from the General Register Office. I provided instructions below the index record.

One other possible source would be a town directory for Enniscorthy. I was not able to locate a directory. If you haven't already, you may want to contact the library in Enniscorthy.

http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Departments/Library/Yourlocallibrary/Enniscor…

Let me know if you have any questions.

Roger McDonnell

First Name Francis
Last Name Kinsella
Year 1880
Year Of Death 1880
Registered Quarter/Year Oct - Dec 1880
Age 55
Year Of Birth 1825
Registration District Enniscorthy
Volume 4
Page 429

Go to this link http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Apply-for-Certificates.aspx In the middle of the page there are links for birth, marriage or death certificates. Hit the link for the form you want. You will likely get a screen asking for a User Name and Password. (This is a program bug that the GRO has to correct). Hit cancel and the appropriate form should come up. Print the form and complete the requested information. Also provide the information from the index record--quarter/year of the event, registration district and the volume and page number where the event is recorded. Make sure you ask for a copy which costs around 4 euros. ( A cert costs closer to 20 euros). You can also ask the GRO to e-mail the copy back to you.

 

 

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

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