Hi Claddagh,
Only yesterday I was researching my grandmother, Catherine (Kate) Richardson (born 1870 in Laragh), when I made the connection between her, and Peter Richardson, who is her brother. Yes John Richardson and Ellen McEvoy were their parents and I have found 5 more siblings so far! (Anastasia, Joanna, Elizabeth , John and Maria). They lived in Killifin and their parish church was Glendalough. Most of the children were baptised and are in the parish register. There is also a grave record of another Peter Richardson from Killephin ( same place different spelling) who died in 1803 aged 84 who is probably an ancestor, so I guess more recent relatives are likely to be buried at Glendalough too.
Peter Richardson, was born November 1859 and died in 1896, the same year Bridget was born. He was married to Bridget Doyle of Dargle, and they were married in Enniskerry, Dublin, Wicklow in 1881. John Richardson and Ellen McEvoy of Laragh are entered on the record of their marriage (though confusingly all the names are latinised!). After Peters death, Bridget remarried Patrick Ward and Peter's children obviously went to live with them. I had found these young Richardson's in the Laragh area some time ago, but only realised yesterday that they were my fathers first cousins!
I sent a message to my sister updating her on my findings today and she sent me your post this evening, much to my surprise!. I see now that it was written 6 years ago and you have probably found out a lot more about the family which I would love to explore with you. Are you related to Bridget Richardson, if so we are cousins!
I noticed that there was a second family of Richardsons in the same parish in the 19th century, based in Sevenchurches. I have not established whether there is a connection with the Killefin lot or not, do you know?
I have never visited Laragh, but hope you had a good trip. I also hope this message still finds you?
Best wishes
