Chalke/Chalk family Carrowjames/Castlebar

[tlodge60]

Would anyone have information about the Chalke/Chalk family in Mayo? They appear to primarily be associated with the Castlebar area. The particular branch I am interested in lived at Carrowjames near Belcarra but I have also found some in Castlebar itself.
Thanks
Caroline

[DympJoyce]

You could put a post on the Roots page of www.castlebar.ie, that should get you a reply

On the right botton corner of the webpage there a link to "Find you Mayo Roots"

[tlodge60]

That's a good suggestion - thanks
Caroline

[tlodge60]

The 1901 census has 2 relevant entries:
Jane Chalk (Knockbaun, Drum) I suspect is the widow of Thomas Chalk(e) who might possibly be the son of the Michael Chalke of Griffiths in Carrowjames.
Ellen Reilly of Carrowjames has 4 children, 2 surname Chalke and 2 Reilly. I think that she is Ellen Concannon who was married to Michael Chalke, and who was probably a son of Griffiths Michael.

The 1901 census also lists a Bridget Chalk in Drunganagh East, Kildacommoge parish but I don't know how she is connected. Would that townland fall under Manulla?

[DympJoyce]

My other half is from Manulla.  He doesnt know the Townland you mentioned, but says that Carrowjames and Drum are in Belcarra which is just about 2-3 miles from Manulla, so the family probably are connected.

If you don't get a reply from the C/bar website try the library in Castlebar

[bomalley]

Hi Caroline

I actually recently met a member of the Chalke family who originally came from near Belcarra, the placename could well be Carrowjames if I remember correctly.  I would be happy to intro you.  You can get in touch with me via my own family history site www.o-malleys.com

Kind regards,

Brian O'Malley

[Martin Chalke]

Hi Caroline
I come from that family. You can get in touch with me via martinchalke@yahoo.co.uk Ellen  would have been my great great grandmother I have only recently started to research my surname, that is why i came across your post.

Regards Martin Chalke

[tlodge60]

Hi Martin
I was just wondering if you had received the email I sent you on 17 Sept
If not let me know via here & I will send it again
Caroline