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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Waterford => Topic started by: English Jen on Wednesday 05 April 06 15:14 BST (UK)
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Hi everyone
After a bit of advice really. I've found out that my ancestor was born in Dungarvan, Waterford in 1833. I have absolutely no idea where to go to from here. Any pointers? :D
Kind regards
English Jen.
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Hiya Jen,
Happy Easter.
Would this ancestor be a Sheehan or one not on your list ???
Griffiths Valuations of Ireland http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php (The Waterford Valuation took place in 188 - 51) may be of some assistance to you although the Valuations took place after the birth of your ancestor. It is possible to find a connection and work back to the time your ancestor was born. The list shows several heads of household with the Sheehan surname living in Dungarvan.
All the Best, Chris
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Hi Chris
Thanks for the link. Unfortunately I only know that the Daniel Sheehan that was born in 1833 - his father's name was Michael. That's it - that's all I have to go on, no other siblings or anything. Any other ideas?
Kind regards
English Jen.
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found one marriage that might be interesting there are few births but all much later but I can let you have them if they would help
COWHEY, Michael
to Mary SHEEAN
6 Jun 1850 Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland
Civil Reg.
Husband's Fath. John COWHEY
Wife's Fath. Michael SHEEAN
audrey
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Hi Audrey
Ooh, yes please .... any lead is better than none!!!!
Kind regards
English Jen.
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SHEEHAN, Martin
16 Nov 1866 724, Dungarvan
Fath. Augustine SHEEHAN
Moth. Mary LUNDRIGAN
SHEEHAN, Mary Francis
3 Oct 1866 721, Dungarvan,
Waterford, Ireland
Fath. James SHEEHAN
Moth. Margret LYNCH
SHEEHAN, William
30 Aug 1867 692, Dungarvan
Fath Martin SHEEHAN
Moth Mary CROWE
SHEEHAN, Mary 3 May 1868 727, Dungarvan
Fath James SHEEHAN
Moth Margaret LYNCH
SHEEHAN, Margaret Birth
28 Jun 1870 723, Dungarvan
Fath James SHEEHAN
Moth Margaret LYNCH
audrey
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Hi Audrey
Thanks for the info. You never know it may come in useful some day!!!!! (hopefully .....)
Kind regards
English Jen.
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RE Sheehans
Jen,
You could always try writing to the two local papers, which are the Dungarvan Leader and The Observer. If you want I will give you the e-mail address for each of them. Just add in the information that you have. It has worked before. Also, I live in Dungarvan and if I can help in any way, I will. The local hospital is where the records of birth, deaths and marriages are kept and I will be pleased to help if I can - free of charge. Cáit
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Hi Cait
What a lovely offer thank you. Yes, email addresses for the papers might work, although I have so little information and Sheehan is quite a common name over there.
I thought all the records had been destroyed for around that time?
Kind regards
English Jen.
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Hello Jen,
No not all records were destroyed. Some that were sent to Dublin - to the four Courts, from around the country were during the war of Independence. A long story but to cut it short, some were used to barricade the windows and some were sent down to the basements.
Some parish's did not send their original records but chose to keep them in the parish. As it turned out they did the right thing. The Dungarvan ones are in the process of being computerised now, so it is easier to get copies.
The address's are as follows
The Dungarvan Leader is:-
dungarvanleader [at] cablesurf.com
Address:-
The Dungarvan Leader
O'Connell Street
Dungarvan.
Co. Waterford.
Eire
The Dungarvan Observer is:-
news [at] dungarvanobserver.com
Address:-
The Dungarvan Observer
Shandon
Dungarvan
Co.Waterford.
Eire
You are right, there are still Sheehan's in town and if you are a follower of U2 - their road manager is one.
Do you know any other names attached to them ?
Cáit
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Hi Cáit
Thanks for the addresses. I'll let you know how I get on.
Do you know who is computerising the Dungarvan records? Are they going to be available on-line? So many questions I'm sorry!!!
Unfortunately I don't know any of Daniel's siblings names (or even if there were any). All I have is his army records when he joined the Indian Army at Cork in 1852 and he stated his father as his next of kin - Michael Sheehan, Dungarvan, Waterford. I suppose at least I know that Michael was alive in 1852!!! All the other information that I have is from him downwards.
Kind regards
English Jen.
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Hiya Cáit,
Would that be a FAS Scheme computerizing the Dungarvan records ???
Chris
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Dear Chritopher,
No it is not FAS that is computerising the records. It is being done in house.
Cáit
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Hi Jen,
If you need any more help let me know I will be looking for your letter in the paper.
As for the records they are being done in house and as far as I am know they are not online – sorry - and Jen don’t ever worry about asking questions. My father always told me that you get no-where without asking questions and there is only one day that you will ever stop learning.
You say that Daniel joined the Indian Army. Funny that as my friend’s gggrandfather was also in the Indian Army and we can’t find any records on him. Can you tell me where you found his records? He joined in 1854. I know that his wife died and was buried there. Their only daughter was born there.
You are a bit like me I am trying to find my grandfather - my dad’s dad, who was in New York when he was killed there (mugged) He was working for a merchant from here. They were trading worldwide. I know his date of birth and death and that he was hospitalised there in Yonkers but can not find where he is buried or anything else……….. Brickwalls - any one got a sledgehammer?
Cáit
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Hiya Cáit,
Would your grand dad have been buried in America or would the body have been flown back to Ireland
so that he could be buried at home ??? Even if you do not know would you have any thoughts on that point.
Cáit this is Rootschat. There's no need for sledgehammers. Have you posted details of your grand dad on the boards ??? Post some details Cáit .. the digging crew are waiting to assist you in your research :D
Chris
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Christopher
The death was 23-December either 1932 or 1923 and no the body was not sent back here. My father was unaware of his father whereabouts until he got the hospital bill courteous of his uncles in NY. It was a hospital in Yonkers NY but do not ask me which one as my father died in 1976 and I can not find the invoice. My father’s mothers at that time had left him with her sister to bring him up and his father was unaware of the situation.
Cáit
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Hiya Cáit,
At least you have the 23rd December either/or date of death. That is a starting point. May I read that last sentence again please ??? Do you mean an aunt of your father reared your father ??? Now if that bit is correct may I try the next bit Your father's father was unaware his sister in law was raising your father.
Have I got it correct ???
Many thanks, Chris
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Hi Cáit
Sorry, I've mislead you there. I have his army records with the British Army that I got from Kew. On the British Army papers it stated that he was in the Indian Army. I was unable to find any records of his service with them.
Kind regards
English Jen.