McDonnell's of Moorehall

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Alexander McDonnell   M       ? Kilkeil

Alexander McDonnell - M - Elizabeth Fitzgerald

          John Joe McDonnell       Alexander  McDonnell - M - Mary Lavelle
  (possible search DOB 1799)                        Died 1852

Their Children
Edward Peter,   Elizabeth, Henry,  James,  Jane,  Joe,  Kathleen, Alick McDonnell - M - Mary Cannon                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                         (Married about 1857
                                                                                                                as per 1911 Census)
                                                                     DOB About 1835

Alick McDonnell and Mary Cannons Children
Francis           Henry             Seamus or James    John         Patrick    Alexander       Mary                     
1861 – 1933  1864 - 1948     1865 -  1939          1866 -     1870 -     1871 - 1954    1876 -         

And we all come from one of these if you can fill gaps on any of the above dates that would be
great.  I have the parish record for the Baptism of all Alick and Marys Children and this sometimes can be before the birth on official records, Children had to be registered by a certain period after the birth and it was not always possible to do so within the time frame because registry offices are not in local towns. it was done when they went into town and to avoid a fine the birthday was moved to within the registry period.

IF they were RC....have you searched the Church Registers that are online free??

[duffyfarrell]

Yes I have, sadly the NLI Parish birth records online for the area, only run from 1839 to 1881, this has given me the date of baptism for all the children of Alick McDonnell but sadly not Alick himself, who is just outside the scope.  Alick  was born abt 1835, Mary Cannon his wife is older so around 1830/1825 ish depending on which census you go by.
But any gaps you can fill in would be greatly appreciated.  I have not completed the next generation here, which is our great grand parent (there are a lot of them, around 17 at last count before including their children and grandchildren).  Most of Alick's children emigrated to the USA and England.  When I get that far I will post it and hopefully helping to reconnected more of the family.

[duffyfarrell]

Mary Kiely born McDonnell B 1879 when to the usa on 27 Jan 1930 to stay with her son Michael

[duffyfarrell]

Another bit of information Margaret Kiely (1908 - 1956) daughter of Mary McDonnell (1876) married Patrick Keary in 1932 in New York.

[Clark7777]

Hello Mac Donnell's

MY Grandmother mentioned  that there was Mac Donnell in my family. Julia Mac Donnell. She was referred  too  as lady Julia  and her father Sir. about the time of 1860  Does any body have a Julia in there family  ?

Many thanks.

[Kiltaglassan]

Welcome to RootsChat 

For others, here's information about the history of Moorehall. It's situated to the south of the village of Carnacon in County Mayo.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore_Hall,_County_Mayo
https://www.rootschat.com/links/01qyq/


KG

[duffyfarrell]

Hello Mac Donnell's

MY Grandmother mentioned  that there was Mac Donnell in my family. Julia Mac Donnell. She was referred  too  as lady Julia  and her father Sir. about the time of 1860  Does any body have a Julia in there family  ?

Many thanks.

Sorry Clark7777, I have not come across any Julia,  Although our McDonnells seem to have connections with the important Families in Mayo (Fitzgerald, Moore Jordan, Browns, Cruffs etc) they did not have any titles so I would say that there is no connection between our McDonnell.  But as your MacDonnell's do have a title then they should show up in one of the peerage books.  Do you know where they lived that would be a good place to start.  Another small point is your MacDonnell's are "Mac" and for the most part ours are "Mc's" of course there are exceptions. 

[Crowley75]

If anyone has info on my great grandparents Patrick McDonnell and his wife Brigid Agnes Moore, to text me thanks. Both from mayo Ireland.