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James Kelly and Mary Devenny (Divine) about 1820

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Margaret

Margaret Report 11 Jul 2011 00:55

Searching for James and Mary. Could be from Gortahork or Letterkenny, Donegal. James was a farmer or miner. Their sons were Patrick 1838 and Constantine 1843. In doing further research, I believe James and Mary were from Derrynanaspol and Derryconnell, Lettermacaward, Donegal. There are many Devanny's and Kelly's on Griffiths Valuation. However, I can't find proof or confirmation they are my family.

Researching:
Kelly,Deveny,Cusick,Brady,Reilly,Gormly,Kennedy,Cleary,Docherty,Co.Cavin,Donegal,Monaghan

Eringobragh1916

Eringobragh1916 Report 11 Jul 2011 11:06

Margaret..You need to add a little more info.
eg..Did they stay in Ireland..?
Where have you obtained your info from....?
Anything will help.

Eringobragh1916

Eringobragh1916 Report 11 Jul 2011 14:07

Margaret ...Con. Kelly 1843-1890...Married Alice Hannaway Rutherglen 1870.
Lived at 1 New Mynd Rutherglen..Coalminer.

1. JAMES KELLY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 01 OCT 1872 Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland

2. PATRICK KELLY - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 17 MAR 1874 Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland




Do you have that info.and what exactly is it your looking for..?

Eringobragh1916

Eringobragh1916 Report 19 Jul 2011 11:18

Margaret...Have you thought to look at Patricks brother Con. for anything that may help determine place of birth..?
Con and Alice were in Blantyre for the birth of Bridget 1881...It may be worthwhile checking out SP for them see if it leads you anywhere...
I have checked on Sp ..Con. and Alice had a Constentine b.1875.
Immaculate Conception Records Glasgow.
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Margaret

Margaret Report 23 Jul 2011 09:13

Hi Eringobragh. I have been in touch with several of Con's ancestors and they have been able to follow his line back to James and Mary. One of them told me a relative has a family bible that states Con was born Cor, Donegal and his parents were James and Mary. It's a mystery why I just can't find Patrick before 1861. All of my "cousins" are from Patrick and Mary's seven children and all of their research takes on their lines. They all hit brick walls at James and Mary. I live in USA so my research is limited. I really do appreciate you helping me, and I love your name.
Best Wishes Margaret

Researching:
Kelly,Deveny,Cusick,Brady,Reilly,Gormly,Kennedy,Cleary,Docherty,Co.Cavin,Donegal,Monaghan

Eringobragh1916

Eringobragh1916 Report 23 Jul 2011 11:36

Margaret. Given that Cor. (at the time in question) was a Townland of only approx 87 acres in the Glenties then it may not be too difficult to see if we can find James and Mary....providing they stayed there..!!
Yes I love my name too...!!.