Dungarvan, Waterford

[English Jen]

Hi everyone

After a bit of advice really.  I've found out that my ancestor was born in Dungarvan, Waterford in 1833.  I have absolutely no idea where to go to from here.    Any pointers?   

Kind regards
English Jen.

[Christopher]

Hiya Jen,

Happy Easter.

Would this ancestor be a Sheehan or one not on your list
Griffiths Valuations of Ireland http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php (The Waterford Valuation took place in 188 - 51) may be of some assistance to you although the Valuations took place after the birth of your ancestor. It is possible to find a connection and work back to the time your ancestor was born. The list shows several heads of household with the Sheehan surname living in Dungarvan.

All the Best, Chris

[English Jen]

Hi Chris

Thanks for the link.  Unfortunately I only know that the Daniel Sheehan that was born in 1833 - his father's name was Michael.  That's it - that's all I have to go on, no other siblings or anything.  Any other ideas?

Kind regards
English Jen.

[audrey]

found one marriage that might be interesting there are few births but all much later but I can let you have them if they would help

COWHEY, Michael         
   to   Mary SHEEAN      
      6 Jun 1850      Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland
            Civil Reg.
   Husband's Fath.   John COWHEY
   Wife's Fath.   Michael SHEEAN

audrey

[English Jen]

Hi Audrey

Ooh, yes please .... any lead is better than none!!!!

Kind regards
English Jen.

[audrey]

SHEEHAN, Martin   
   
      16 Nov 1866      724, Dungarvan
            
            
   Fath.   Augustine SHEEHAN
   Moth.   Mary LUNDRIGAN

SHEEHAN, Mary Francis   
   
   3 Oct 1866      721, Dungarvan,
             Waterford, Ireland
         
   Fath.   James SHEEHAN
   Moth.   Margret LYNCH

SHEEHAN, William   
   
      30 Aug 1867      692, Dungarvan
            
            
   Fath   Martin SHEEHAN
   Moth   Mary CROWE

SHEEHAN, Mary            3 May 1868      727, Dungarvan
            
         
   Fath   James SHEEHAN
   Moth   Margaret LYNCH


SHEEHAN, Margaret   Birth
   
      28 Jun 1870      723, Dungarvan
      
   Fath   James SHEEHAN
   Moth   Margaret LYNCH


audrey

[English Jen]

Hi Audrey

Thanks for the info.  You never know it may come in useful some day!!!!!  (hopefully .....)

Kind regards
English Jen.

[Ni Sheaghdha]

                                           RE Sheehans
Jen,
You could always try writing to the two local papers, which are the Dungarvan Leader and The Observer.  If you want I will give you the e-mail address for each of them.  Just add in the information that you have.  It has worked before.  Also, I live in Dungarvan and if I can help in any way, I will. The local hospital is where the records of birth, deaths and marriages are kept and I will be pleased to help if I can - free of charge. Cáit

[English Jen]

Hi Cait

What a lovely offer thank you.  Yes, email addresses for the papers might work, although I have so little information and Sheehan is quite a common name over there.

I thought all the records had been destroyed for around that time?

Kind regards
English Jen.