Raney name from Ireland early 1800's

[Lin123]

Hoping that Irish roots can be found on John Raney, b approx. 1838 in Ireland. Went to Canada approx. 1856.
1871 Canada census: Name spelled Rainey,  Married to Elizabeth Thompson, 1st. child Sarah J. born 1859, then Elizabeth, Thomas, John W., Florence and David.  Living in Gwillimbury, Simcoe county, Ontario, moving to Sundridge, Strong Township, Ontario in 1879.

John as a widow in 1812 remarries a Harriet Stone and lists his father as Andrew Raney, mother as Margaret Kemp both from Ireland.

I can't find any Irish records of John.  Would be most grateful for any help or suggestions.

Thank you,
Linda

[garstonite]

Hiya Linda....I think you have put a wrong date down for John re marrying in 1812 ?....what date was it please ?...allan

[aghadowey]

It may be that they will be few, if any, records that early on the family in Ireland.
To start any Irish research you need to know both the family's religion and where they lived (parish if not actual townland) and then check to see what records might survive.
Have you checked the following Canadian/family sources for clues as to a place in Ireland?
gravestone
newspaper obituary
family Bible
local history- often have biographical details of early settlers
other branches of the family in case they have different information handed down

[Lin123]

Thank you for your help.  Sorry, 1812 was wrong, s/b 1912 for John Raney's 2nd marriage.
Checking out the suggestions and find that John and his siblings were born in Newbliss, co Monaghan.  They are listed as C of England.

It's all overwelming to me but working through the mazes. Very appreciative of your help.
Linda