Leitrim-Roscommon

Hello all

I am so happy to have found this message board! I am hopeful of receiving suggestions or direction on finding a few of my missing links in Roscommon.

I am searching for members of the King, O'Connor, McCormick and Furey families.

Here is what I have and what I need! With many sincere thanks for any and all help! If you are related to any of the above, I can supply their descendants in US for at least 4 to 5 generations.


Michael King b circa 1820 married to Bridget O'Connor

Their children:

James King <no info>

Bernard King <no info>

Patrick E. King b Oct 1846 d July 1911 married to Bridget McCormick <both emigrated to Providence, Rhode Island>

Michael King b. Aug 1849 d Dec 1914 married to Margaret Cull <both emigrated to Providence, Rhode Island> They were married in RI in 1879.

Elizabeth King married to Michael Furey <no vitals known>

Joseph King b Aug 1860 married to Catherine Burke b Dec 1861 <both emigrated to Providence, RI

Thomas King b Jan 1856 d 1932 married to Margaret O'Dowd <or Dowd> Both emigrated to Providence, RI
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The above mentioned Bridget McCormick <Patrick King's wife> is believed to be the daughter of Daniel McCormick and Bridget Gormley. <this info from their marriage certificate>


Unfortunately, I have NO idea where in Roscommon the families are from.

Once again, thanks in advance for any help!

Maureen Reilly
daughter of Mary Clare King Reilly

The LDS British Isles Vital Records set of CDs has the following entries:
Michael King married Bridget Connor, 12 Feb 1843, Lissonuffy Catholic parish, LDS film number 989745.

Peter Connor baptised 5 September 1844, Strokestown Catholic parish,
Father Michael, Mother Bridget Connor. LDS film 989745.

Elizabeth Connor baptised (duplicate entries)
17 May 1857, Kiltrustan Catholic parish, Father Michael, Mother Bridget Connor. LDS film 989745, and

May 1857, Strokestown Catholic parish, Father Michael, Mother Bridget Connor. LDS film 989745

Alternative names for Strokestown Catholic parish, including historical names:
Kiltrustan, Lissonuffy, Bumlin and Cloonfinlough.

I suggest you check the LDS film for other baptisms and names of sponsors. It may show the townland.

I am researching three Connor sisters from Aghadangan townland Lissonuffy Civil parish:
Margaret Connor married Joe King and migrated to Australia c1877.
Maria Connor married Andrew Coffey of Ashbrook and migrated to Central Falls, RI.
Anna Maria Connor migrated to Australia c1877 and married John Atkins there.
Parents were John Connor and Ann Heyden.

John

Thank you so much for the information on John King and Bridget Connor! I appreciate it.
I am curious about your CD on Roscommon. Does it include other Kings or Connors? <if so I want to purchase it>

I have done some hunting on Joseph Coffey who was married to Maria Connor.

Mr. Hunter

I am not sure if you already have it, but I have found them in several RI censuses. If you want me to send along the information, please let me know. I am not sure if you already have the info.

Although I am now residing in Seattle, Washington, I was born and raised in Rhode Island. I will be returning for a visit this July if you need me to pick up any records for you.

Please let me know if you want the Coffey census/directory and birth records and I will be happy to send them along.

All my best
Maureen Reilly