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Title: Dowd / O'Dowd
Post by: Sandbunny on Tuesday 26 March 13 08:45 GMT (UK)

Looking for information about Darby Dowd (also known as Jeremiah O'Dowd) who emigrated to Australia in 1840 on the Elprhinstone.
He was recorded as being 35 years old Labourer from Roscommon - he had three children with him - Patrick 8, John 5 and Eliza 10. Ellen (maiden name believed to be Regan) his wife died on the voyage. 
Any assistance gratefully accepted
Thank You

Title: Re: Dowd / O'Dowd
Post by: heywood on Tuesday 26 March 13 09:09 GMT (UK)

Hello,

Unfortunately your search is very early and much before civil records so you would be looking to Parish records- if any existed. Here are some tips:

My Ancestor Came from Ireland. http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,498742.0.html

Introduction to Irish Records. http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,442233.0.html

Regards
Heywood