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« on: Monday 06 February 12 15:11 GMT (UK) »
Hello Gerry,
Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I doubled checked the info I have and it appears unfortunately we are not related.
My Matthew Hayes married Hanora Carmody. I have just come back from a visit to Tipperary. I met with the Priest who covers the Carrigatoher area. The Priest found Matthew's parents to be John Hayes & Bridget Quigley and their 8 children. Their names -:
Thomas - 1829
Matthew - 1831
Hanora - 1833
Michael - 1835
Bridget - 1837
Catherine - 1839
Judith - 1841
Margaret - 1844
I have now found Matthew's wife Hanora who was shown as a widow and three of their children on the 1901 census living in Carrigatoher Tipperary.
I also found out while I was in Tipperary, within this area there were 2 families with the name of Hayes, that were unrelated.
It does seem to be very difficult to trace Irish ancestors. Thank you again for your prompt reply. Good Luck with your search.
Regards Bernie 46