What do you think was the original spelling of this Irish name?

[taramcdsmall]

Did you ever get a marriage for John & Catherine ?

Tara

[PatCT]

No, Tara, I haven't yet.  I'm assuming they married in or about 1876.  Their children were born in 1867, 1873, and 1875 but weren't baptized until 1876.  It doesn't seem they were married for the first three (one other died).  Since Michael's wife's family and his children attended Trinity Church, I've asked the archivist if he could look further.  I know some records were destroyed in a fire but I have my fingers crossed.

[PatCT]

Ooops, I was referring to Michael and his wife.  The only thing I've found on John and Catharine, was the census.

[Rena]

Hi Rena

My point in posting that link was to show my train of thought ~

The list was to show that the unusual spelling of a surname to an Irish family was not restricted to just the OPs family.

The list was to start to see was there any pattern to those on the list and to deduce WERE they in fact Irish, and where may they have come from in Ireland if so.

The list then showed a Cornelious appearing ~ a Christian name that features heavily in Cork.

This Cork train of thought led to someone else on that same list, with the same unusual spelling, that was born in Cork.

It is then, with full knowledge of a Cork accent that leads to fresh eyes looking at that same list of names that leads to my belief that the surname was Kelleher.

Which goes back to the OPs original question, what did we think their family surname was in Ireland.

So, can you see how it does answer the question ?!

Tara

Yes, I do Tara - I was agreeing with you. (especially as I can't find my husband's Mcarty (McCarthy) family lol)

As a last resort.  One point at the back of my mind is Ireland had visiting sailors who could have settled there and also had several army barracks.   Although I believe the Hessian/Hannoverian army was stationed in southern England, I believe that once cashiered out of the army many moved northward to find work and presumably could have met and married an Irish girl.

[taramcdsmall]

Hi Pat

If you get any leads then get back to us.

BTW What do you think to my Kelleher theory  ?

Tara

[taramcdsmall]

Hi Rena

Yes, We Irish beguile any that set foot on our shores 

Tara

[Rena]

Hi Rena
Yes, We Irish beguile any that set foot on our shores 
Tara

     

P.S. I notice you said "Irish" - have all the Oirish with Begorrahs and Bejabers gone, or do they live in another part of Ireland? 

[Sinann]

Hi Rena
Yes, We Irish beguile any that set foot on our shores 
Tara

     

P.S. I notice you said "Irish" - have all the Oirish with Begorrahs and Bejabers gone, or do they live in another part of Ireland? 

They all moved to Hollywood.

[Rena]

Hi Rena
Yes, We Irish beguile any that set foot on our shores 
Tara

     

P.S. I notice you said "Irish" - have all the Oirish with Begorrahs and Bejabers gone, or do they live in another part of Ireland? 

They all moved to Hollywood.

Hee hee