From previous posts of others in reponse to my question, I have learned a few things about my 3x Great grandparents, John Dorgan and Mary Bruadar Dorgan of Cork, but I am seeking more information. I commissioned a search through Mallow Heritage Center which turned up nothing more than I already discovered myself. The only record found was the marriage of John and Mary in Blarney Parish, Cork on February 18, 1827. The witnesses were: Timothy Buckley and John Sullivan; but, the record does not include the name of the Church, or the village or town Mary or John came from. Does anyone know the name of the Church(s) in Blarney parish in 1827?
From this and other chat sites, I know that most Dorgans came from the area around Blarney Castle, and that Bruadar was a common name in Cork, not so much anymore, but there are still some variations of Bruadar in Cork City.
John and Mary, and their two daughters, Abigail and Mary (no baptism record found), emigrated to the US arriving in New York May, 1842. They may have stayed few years in Manhattan, but by 1850 they were settled in Brooklyn and remained life long residents of the Williamsburg section. Their daughter, Abigail married William McLaughlin (born in Ireland) and they had 8 children. They also lived in the Williamsburg section. Abigail and William’s daughter Abigail (Abby) married Patrick F. Haggerty (born in England to Irish parents). Abby and Patrick were my great grandparents and also lived in Brooklyn. Patrick was a jeweler.
Any information about Dorgans or Bruadars in Cork who had relatives settle in Brooklyn, NY would be greatly appreciated.
