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Title: Not sure where to start!
Post by: Vasquez109 on Saturday 20 September 25 22:10 BST (UK)
Evening everyone.

For the very first time, Im attempting research in Ireland and not really sure where or how to get started. Just wondering if someone can give me a push in the right direction. Not sure either how census or church records work in Ireland compared to UK regarding coverage etc.

Ive got a William Thomas Philpott born 1908 in Cork. He made his way to England (Hastings/London area) and know a bit about his life here, but theres nothing of his early days in Ireland.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
David.
Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: wivenhoe on Saturday 20 September 25 22:27 BST (UK)

You are researching the origins of ?-

 * William Thomas PHILPOTT  born 1908 in Cork.

 * What is your source for his birth year and place?

 * What is the earliest evidence you have of him being in England, Hastings/London area?

 * Is he your direct ancestor?

 * Who/when/where  did he marry?

 * When/where did he die





Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: mckha489 on Saturday 20 September 25 22:28 BST (UK)
Civil register is at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/

It’s free

Only one likely birth in Cork. No Thomas.  Does the birth date match your man?


http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u0x/

Census here . Also free

https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/


Adding …clicked on the image, he is William Thomas
Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: Ladyhawk on Saturday 20 September 25 22:41 BST (UK)
WTP parents Luke Philpott widower occ plumber married Mary Foley 1905 Cork

https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1905/10177/5702818.pdf
Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: Vasquez109 on Saturday 20 September 25 23:24 BST (UK)

You are researching the origins of ?-

 * William Thomas PHILPOTT  born 1908 in Cork.

 * What is your source for his birth year and place?

 * What is the earliest evidence you have of him being in England, Hastings/London area?

 * Is he your direct ancestor?

 * Who/when/where  did he marry?

 * When/where did he die
Death Index in England gives his supposed DOB. And using that ive found a William Thomas Philpott in Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958 on Ancestry. 1908 Cork, Ireland. His marriage certificate in Sussex 1944 doesnt give a father. Not a direct ancestor no. And died Eastbourne registration district 1971.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: Vasquez109 on Saturday 20 September 25 23:28 BST (UK)
Civil register is at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/

It’s free

Only one likely birth in Cork. No Thomas.  Does the birth date match your man?


http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u0x/

Census here . Also free

https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/


Adding …clicked on the image, he is William Thomas

There is another William Philpott born Kanturk. SO could be mixed up with William Thomas.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: Vasquez109 on Saturday 20 September 25 23:45 BST (UK)
WTP parents Luke Philpott widower occ plumber married Mary Foley 1905 Cork

https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1905/10177/5702818.pdf

That website is fantastic. Thank you so so much!
David.
Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: Vasquez109 on Saturday 20 September 25 23:46 BST (UK)
Civil register is at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/

It’s free

Only one likely birth in Cork. No Thomas.  Does the birth date match your man?


http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u0x/

Census here . Also free

https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/


Adding …clicked on the image, he is William Thomas

Thank you so much for your help! Greatly appreciated!
David.
Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: wivenhoe on Sunday 21 September 25 07:04 BST (UK)


Is this the man you are researching?

Where do you see him using a second given name?

Can you list all the information on the marriage certificate, 1944.

Do you see him in England before the marriage, 1944?

FreeBDM
* marriage  SepQ 1944
   PHILPOTT    William   Joan  E  GALLIVAN    Hastings    2b   48

* death      SepQ 1971
   PHILPOTT    William    23  Jy 1908    Eastbourne    5h   617
Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: Vasquez109 on Sunday 21 September 25 07:56 BST (UK)
1....Yes
2....Sussex Electoral Registers which match up with addresses the family have lived and his childs birth certificate
3....Not at the moment, need to find it.
4....Not sure when he came to England.

David.
Title: Re: Not sure where to start!
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Sunday 21 September 25 18:08 BST (UK)

There is another William Philpott born Kanturk. SO could be mixed up with William Thomas.

William Philpott born 5 March 1907 at Knocknacolan townland. Father Patrick a labourer. MMN Sheehan
https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/birth_returns/births_1907/01692/1672016.pdf
https://www.townlands.ie/cork/duhallow/kilroe/greenane/knocknacolan/