Mccolgan family, redcastle,co.donegal

[Haircut1200]

Hi, I'm trying to research my grandmothers Donegal family.she was Mary Mccolgan , b June 1893. Her parents were Dominic and Margaret (prev McDermott ) Margaret died 1947,I thinks she was in her 80's.her husband pre desceased her by 13 yrs.

[DoireM]

I can't find a Domnick McColgan in the 1901/1911 Census for Redcastle.  Had your grandmother any brothers and sisters?

[aghadowey]

This looks like them in 1901- looks like 'Dan' on scanned image as well-
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Redcastle/Carricknaquigley/1186188

In 1911 listed as Daniel-
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Redcastle/Carrickmaguigley/496335

[Haircut1200]

Apologies around he was called Daniel and his twin brother was Dominic . Thank you both.i wonder if there's anyway of tracing them back any further. The mcdermotts lived in the same area but different town land .

[DoireM]

If you post the information you have / need, I am sure there are Rootschatters out there who will help you.

[aghadowey]

Daniel's marriage certificate should list father's name and occupation as well as where Daniel was living at time of marriage.

[rathmore]

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~donegal

I think Redcastle/carricknaquigley comes under  moville
lots of McColgan mentioned

did Mary leave Ireland for USA

[Haircut1200]

no rathmore.. i have her at carrackmaquigley under redcastle. im able to get back as far as 1901, but would like to go on back

[Lisacul Rosie]

Hello Haircut1200,

The Census records you are referring to are correct. Rathmore is also correct in linking Moville to your ancestors.

The great mystery of Irish records is that in some instances there are other layers used in other records to identify the location of a village/townland. A bit like the layrers of an onion.

If you visit the last link given by Rathmore and look at the Maps , Parish and Townlands link with Moville (lower and Upper) in mind you will be able to identify carrickmaquigley.

You will eventually need to refer to the Griffiths valuation lists for Irish records mid 1850s and a good source is Griffith Valuation, where all the information Rathmore has directed you to will be invaluable.

Pat