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Title: Michael Cannon born abt 1840 Swinford, Mayo
Post by: 41g on Sunday 13 June 10 16:47 BST (UK)
I am trying to trace an ancestor called Michael Cannon who was born around 1840 in Swineford (or Swinford) Co. Mayo. The family would have been Roman Catholic. The family came to England at the time of the Great Famine and I can find him in Barnsley from 1861 onwards. In 1861 he is living with his wife's parents, John & Mary Cole. His marriage certificate gives his father's name as Patrick Cannon (deceased).
Can anyone advise me on how to trace his baptism in Swinford which might then give me his mother's name? Or suggest another route to go down?

Many thanks
Sue
Title: Re: Michael Cannon born abt 1840 Swinford, Mayo
Post by: Donnas Ancestry journey on Monday 09 June 25 11:26 BST (UK)
Hi, i am researching this family as i think this is my 3rd great grandfather. Would love to know if you have found anything out about them.

Donna.
Title: Re: Michael Cannon born abt 1840 Swinford, Mayo
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Tuesday 10 June 25 07:27 BST (UK)

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Title: Re: Michael Cannon born abt 1840 Swinford, Mayo
Post by: LH on Tuesday 10 June 25 08:16 BST (UK)
Donna - It might be worth checking the RC records for Swineford, Swinford below, if you haven’t already done so:-

https://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0133

Regards
Title: Re: Michael Cannon born abt 1840 Swinford, Mayo
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Tuesday 10 June 25 09:26 BST (UK)

Quote from: Donnas Ancestry journey on Monday 09 June 25 11:26 BST (UK)
Would love to know if you have found anything out about them.

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