Not sure where to start!

[Vasquez109]

Evening everyone.

For the very first time, Im attempting research in Ireland and not really sure where or how to get started. Just wondering if someone can give me a push in the right direction. Not sure either how census or church records work in Ireland compared to UK regarding coverage etc.

Ive got a William Thomas Philpott born 1908 in Cork. He made his way to England (Hastings/London area) and know a bit about his life here, but theres nothing of his early days in Ireland.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
David.

[wivenhoe]

You are researching the origins of ?-

 * William Thomas PHILPOTT  born 1908 in Cork.

 * What is your source for his birth year and place?

 * What is the earliest evidence you have of him being in England, Hastings/London area?

 * Is he your direct ancestor?

 * Who/when/where  did he marry?

 * When/where did he die

[mckha489]

Civil register is at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/

It’s free

Only one likely birth in Cork. No Thomas.  Does the birth date match your man?


http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u0x/

Census here . Also free

https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/


Adding …clicked on the image, he is William Thomas

[Ladyhawk]

WTP parents Luke Philpott widower occ plumber married Mary Foley 1905 Cork

https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1905/10177/5702818.pdf

[Vasquez109]

You are researching the origins of ?-

 * William Thomas PHILPOTT  born 1908 in Cork.

 * What is your source for his birth year and place?

 * What is the earliest evidence you have of him being in England, Hastings/London area?

 * Is he your direct ancestor?

 * Who/when/where  did he marry?

 * When/where did he die

Death Index in England gives his supposed DOB. And using that ive found a William Thomas Philpott in Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958 on Ancestry. 1908 Cork, Ireland. His marriage certificate in Sussex 1944 doesnt give a father. Not a direct ancestor no. And died Eastbourne registration district 1971.

Thanks.

[Vasquez109]

Civil register is at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/

It’s free

Only one likely birth in Cork. No Thomas.  Does the birth date match your man?


http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u0x/

Census here . Also free

https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/


Adding …clicked on the image, he is William Thomas

There is another William Philpott born Kanturk. SO could be mixed up with William Thomas.

Thank you.

[Vasquez109]

WTP parents Luke Philpott widower occ plumber married Mary Foley 1905 Cork

https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/files/civil/marriage_returns/marriages_1905/10177/5702818.pdf

That website is fantastic. Thank you so so much!
David.

[Vasquez109]

Civil register is at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/

It’s free

Only one likely birth in Cork. No Thomas.  Does the birth date match your man?


http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u0x/

Census here . Also free

https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/


Adding …clicked on the image, he is William Thomas

Thank you so much for your help! Greatly appreciated!
David.

[wivenhoe]

Is this the man you are researching?

Where do you see him using a second given name?

Can you list all the information on the marriage certificate, 1944.

Do you see him in England before the marriage, 1944?

FreeBDM
* marriage  SepQ 1944
   PHILPOTT    William   Joan  E  GALLIVAN    Hastings    2b   48

* death      SepQ 1971
   PHILPOTT    William    23  Jy 1908    Eastbourne    5h   617