Patrick Fennelly

[njlois]

Oh, such good memories.   I wish I had known "my Patrick."   I know he worked in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne shipyard.

[taramcdsmall]

Hi 'njlois'

My great great grandfather was a Fennelly from County Laois.

HA, not saying they are related or anything exciting like that but just to give you a word of warning on this surname. It proved to be the hardest branch of my tree to do. I know all surnames get misspelt over the years but this one was a shocker for the variations I found.

When doing your research please look out for Finley's and Finlay's too as this is how my family ended up spelling it.

Good Luck,

Tara

[njlois]

Hi Tara,

I have a niece named Tara.  I know what you mean about the mis-spellings.  I've also seen Finelly.  It sounds like you had success finding your Fennelly(s).   I hope I do as well.

Lois

[taramcdsmall]

Hiya Lois,

No, I didn't do well with my Fennelly's at all I was just blessed that my great grandfather had Laois put on one of the census, which pointed me in somewhat of the right direction, but I only got his father and siblings...nothing else.

Fingers crossed you fare better !

Oh and going back that far Timothy was also known as 'Thaddeus' on certain records - sorry, don't want to confuse you, but just incase you come across something with Thaddeus on it, don't discount it out of hand.

Tara

[taramcdsmall]

Hi Lois

Also, ask the moderator to move this to County Kilkenny as you will get better help in your correct County search.

Tara

[Paul Fennelly]

Hi this Patrick Fennelly is also my grandfather my father is John Fennelly he was one of 3 children that I am aware of and his brother Brian and sister Sylvia did not have children. It would be nice to get in touch with you to see where the connection is