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Galway Birth

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Catherine

Catherine Report 4 Jun 2011 10:05

I am looking for the birth of William Vincent Joyce circa 1883 Galway.
His mother was Maria or Mary Dempsey.
His father may have been Partick Joyce. I say may because I am not sure when Patrick died and William was the youngest in the family.
There are lots of other chidren born to Maria and Patrick but I have never been able to find William's birth. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

Catherine

mgnv

mgnv Report 4 Jun 2011 10:15

The GRO(I) index thru 1958 (excl N. Ireland post-partition) is available at:
https://www.familysearch.org/s/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE

One can purchase certs (or cheaper still, the uncertified images of the rego) via:
http://www.groireland.ie/

The Irish 1901/1911 censuses are free at:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/
[Not heard of any release dates for next census (=1926 in both Irelands)]

Catherine

Catherine Report 4 Jun 2011 18:55

Thank you. I will apply to buy a cert as I see they will do a search and I only have and approximate birth year.


Regards

Catherine