Michael Kelly - where do I look

[mbee]

I have found an IGI entry for Michael Kelly birth 1831 Irvilloughter, Galway.  I am not certain yet whether this is my ancestor due to name changes and date changes and I am clutching at straws rather.  Is there anywhere else I can look for this person and possible siblings, any suggestions gratefully received, mbee

[aghadowey]

Is the IGI entry submitted or extracted? If extracted record it most likely came from a church baptismal record.

[mbee]

Hi, thanks for reply - message says record submitted after 1991 by a member of the LDS church, no additional information available.  Ancestral file may list the same family and the submitter, Cheers mbee

[Limgal]

I noted Irvilloughter is a townland in the parish of Ahascragh Co Galway. Is that correct?

Couldn`t find a Michael Kelly birth for your date on www.brsgenealogy.com. It is worth looking at that site though for BDMs that may prove relevant to your search-just remember to click on Galway East on the map as there`s a separate part of that site dealing with galway west. Also if you wish to view a transcription you`ll have to pay 5 euro-even if the record turns out to be the wrong ancestor.

Griffith Valuations were taken in that part of Ireland in the 1850s. On www.failteromhat.com there are two Michael Kellys for Ahascragh-though not Irvilloughter.

Kelly           Michael                   Cloncannon (Dillon)         Ahascragh     Galway
Kelly           Michael                   Kilglass                    Ahascragh     Galway

The 1901 census on www.leitrim-roscommon.com also shows a Michael Kelly ages 82 (a lot of them guessed their age though) with his wife Bridget and family living in Ahascragh.

Yes, clutching at straws indeed but maybe you`ll find the above websites helpful for your research anyhow.

Limgal

[mbee]

Many thanks Limgal

[Karen B.]

Hi, I have a grandmother named Catherine Kelly from Ahascragh. Her parents were Michael Kelly and Ann Leonard.  I have her birth certificate. Perhaps you are related. I know that she had three brothers and two sisters. Some who came to the USA and some who stayed behind.

[Mjpk1982]

hi,

i am interested in your post!
my relations hail from Cloncannon Ahascragh ballinasloe co galway.
i have recently learned my grand uncle Bryan kelly landed in USA in 1922. His grand mother (my great great grand mother) was Catherine Kelly. (not sure what the maiden name was).
there was another brother brothe Thomas who i have no details for.
I would like more info on these so I have started my search for my heritage!

are the people mentioned in you post from Cloncannon???

[Karen B.]

Yes - My family are 'Kelly's' from Ahascragh, Ballinsloe, Cloncannon area. My grandmother was Kate Kelly and her parents were Michael Kelly & Ann Leonard Kelly. That is all I know since I just started research on that part of my family. I think your family must be in some way related to mine since Ahascragh is a small village (I went there 12 years ago) However on the days I was there the church was closed and the priest on vacation so I couldn't look up records as I did on other parts of my family. I need to send to national archives to get more information. When I was there I did meet Kellys who still own a farm there. I know that my uncle sold my grandmother's part of the farm to the remaining family many years ago. My email is (*) if you want to stay in touch and I will keep you advised of anything I find,  Karen Kelly Boyce

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[Mjpk1982]

Hi,

That is interesting. There are a number
Of Kelly's from the village and surrounding
Areas. A lot not related to each other.
Once I post 3 times I can use the private
Message facility. I can send you on some info
Then. As regards the records we can obtain these.
I have found out there is no problems from the parish priest.
Would you have an approx date of when you family
Were there??? I have found my grand uncle
Went to USA in 1922. His name was Bryan Kelly.
I have no more info on him!!  The 1901 and 1911 census
Records are very helpful!!!