Richard Creagh Doneraile Co Cork Born 1874

[Martincreagh]

Hi
I'm looking for some information on my great grandfather who was registered in the Dublin census of 1911 and gave his birthplace as Doneraile Co Cork and age as 47. If anyone can give any more information it would be appreciated.

[shanew147]

from Slaters of 1894 for Doneraile

private residents section - ie. the important people!

Captain Richard Creagh , Stream hill
Langley B Creagh . Stream hill
Mrs. Isabella Creagh , Snug

in the 1881 edition Doneraile is included in the Mallow section

Mr. Arthur G Creagh . West end
Mrs. Eliza Creagh , Doneraile
George Washington B. Creagh  Esq. Woodville, Buttevant
Mrs. Helena Creagh , Ballygarrett
Mrs. Isabella Creagh , Snug, Doneraile
Major Kilner Creagh , J.P. Creagh Castle, Doneraile

p.s. there are also Creagh entries for Doneraile on Griffiths valuation - see http://griffiths.askaboutireland.ie/gv4/gv_family_search_form.php



Shane

[Neptune]

Hi and welcome to Rootschat

Civil registration began in Ireland in 1864 (only Church of Ireland marriages start from 1845)-before that you would have to rely on parish records.
You could write to the parish priest in Doneraile(Richard and Louisa say they are RC on the 1911 census)to see if he has the baptism/marriage records. On the census Louisa says she was born in Cork -so it could possibly be Doneraile.


Another way would be to trace back from the children - if you apply for one of their birth certificates from the GRO in Roscommon or one of the local county registrars(approx 10 euros)you would learn Louisa's maiden name.
Then possibly trace the marriage. as this was after the start of civil registration in 1864.Sometimes it's quicker to apply to the local registrar(Cork) and I think they accept cash. (click on 'Fees' and scroll down on the link)

The Irish Family History Foundation ahve put a lot of church records on line. It's free to register and search but 5 euros to view any record. There are a couple of entries for Richard Creaghs born around 1864. You can select a parish.
One is in Doneraile in 1867. However it might not be the right one - obtaining the certificates might be a better way.

The IGI also has some entries for Richard Creagh .There are lots of Creaghs from Doneraile and nearby on the IGI. Some names look very impressive. There's a Louise Creagh born in 1872?
There must have been a large family.I tried all sorts of  Creagh names - John,Richard,Mary,Elizabeth,Benjamin,Michael - sometimes the IGI won't let you search with just the surname. The address for some of them was Creagh Castle!
If you just do a google search for 'Creagh Castle Cork' you should find some
information on the Creaghs of Doneraile.

I've enclosed some links for you.

http://www.iol.ie/~nodonnel/gentleman'svillage.htm

http://www.hidden-ireland.com/creagh/index.htm

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true

http://corknortheast.brsgenealogy.com/search.php?filename=db_QUIS

http://www.groireland.ie/

Hope this helps

Good Luck

Neptune

[Martincreagh]

Hi
Thanks for that information. I am impressed with the speed and depth of the responses as I wasn't expecting a response as soon!!! Thanks to you both for taking the time to reply and respond.

Regards Martin

[mursley]

My grandparents worked for Langley Brasier Creagh at Streamhill - I have pictures of it!

[Martincreagh]

Hi
That would be nice, could you upload them?

[mursley]

Having problem attaching pictures!

[celtic liberty]

Hi,
It can be difficult sometimes getting pictures on the site.  You need to edit the size of them ( make them much smaller ) and then you will be able to put them up.

With regard to information on Streamhill and the Creaghs,  you will find some relevant information on the Cork city library site,
www.corkpastandpresent.ie   click on places, then North Cork, then Grove White notes, then Index to places, then Streamhill.
This is from "The Historical and topographical notes etc, Buttevant, Castletownroche, Doneraile, Mallow and surrounding areas," by  Col. James Grove White ( who was from the Doneraile area).  It is full of information on the families living in those areas with some photos of the "big houses".    For anybody researching in the North Cork area - ( the gentry mostly) it is a great resource.

Hope you find something relevant.

Regards

Mary
Celtic Liberty

[springfort]

trying to trace my greatgrandmother and unfortunately have reached a dead end but do know that she worked in Streamhill House and actually lived nearby.  She gave birth to my grandmother in 1881 so she must have worked for the Langley-Creaghs.  Wonder does anyone have a list of the staff or any other info.  Apparently she was a cook.