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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Limerick => Topic started by: kinkers on Wednesday 26 June 24 12:36 BST (UK)
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I am trying to locate where my McGrath ancestors originated from in Limerick.
A few details about them:
James McGrath (c1810-) was married to Johanna Collins (c1810-1886) around 1830.
The couple had at least five children –
Michael (c1832-1905)
Mary (c1835-1878)
Julia (c1836-1925)
Johanna (c1840-1925)
Ellen (c1842-1923)
The children and Johanna emigrated to Melbourne, Australia over the 1850’s and 1860’s, although I don't believe James ever emigrated.
I'm trying to locate where they originated from in Limerick. On the birth certificate of one of Mary’s children, Mary’s birthplace is stated as ‘Lahill’, whilst a similar certificate for Julia states her birthplace as ‘Cahill’ or ‘Cahile’. I’ve attached copies of the original transcription.
I've been unable to locate any records of the family in Limerick. The family were Roman Catholic, and unfortunately I have been unable to locate any of their church records. The only location I could find remotely similar was the RC Parish of Loghill/Loughill. I have found a McGrath and Collins in the Griffith's Valuation for Loghill Village, but this might just be coincidence.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks