A few pointers to help you trace your 'Irish'Knowing your ancestor was born in ‘Ireland’ is not enough, even if you know who he married and who is children were, it doesn't help you find your Irish roots.
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Knowing the religious demonination is essential, because if Roman Catholic, vital clues can be found in the Parish Registers. They will show the names of marriage witnesses and baptismal godparents, and in some instances the County of origin. For example, the register of St. Vincent de Paul in Liverpool on 4 June 1862, records the marriage of
Joseph Edward Huges of Sligo to Sarah Quin of 13 Moore Place, London Road.
If he was non-catholic, it's still worth looking at the Parish Records, but I personally have no knowledge of these.
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Scrutinising all Census Returns is also vital, as most Irish neighbours tended to come from the same place.3.
Searching for gravestone inscriptions can also provide information, but as most immigrants were of the poorer classes, it's probably not an option.
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