Thomas and Julia Kelly, born about 1831

[gjdavids]

Seeking information – any leads – on a Thomas and Julia Kelly, my great great grandparents.  Born about 1831 in Ireland, they were in England about 1854 where their two eldest daughters (Mary Letitia and Theresa) were born.  The family then immigrated to New York some time before 1861 where three more daughters (Julia 1861, Josephine 1863 and Caroline 1865) were born.  I’d be grateful for any information, particularly as to their parents and siblings.  Thanks.

[shanew147]

Kelly is a very common surname in Ireland, and the births of Thomas and Julia are well before the start of civil registration in 1864. You really need to establish where in Ireland they were born - ideally the parish, to start a search for their families.

It might be worth starting your search by looking for the births of the two children. Civil registration started in England in 1837, so there should be records for Mary Letitia and Theresa. A birth cert for one of the children would give you Julia's maiden name, which could help verify, or rule out any possible marriages you might find.

Do you know if Thomas and Julia married in England or Ireland ?

see :
  Introduction to Irish Records
  My Ancestor came from Ireland - where do I start?   

 

Shane

[gjdavids]

Hi Shane,

Thanks for the timely response.  I'll try that UK civil registration for the two children and see if that provides any further leads.  I don't know if Thomas and Julia were married in IRE or in the UK - perhaps the registration will help. 

Regards

George