Irish family history help .....

Isadora · Post by **Isadora** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:04 pm

A bit stuck as to how I can look back further, any suggestions welcomed. To give you what I have to start:

James Grant married in 1868 (a carpet weaver aged 25) in Old Machar Aberdeen, Helen Grant maiden surname: Farrell. She was 24 years old and a mill operative.

James's parents were Alexander Grant, a weaver who was deceased at the time of his son's wedding and Mary Ann Divine (?) maiden surname DOYLE.

Helen's parents were John Farrell a mason's labourer and Bridget maiden surname Curran. Bridget died I think on November 22nd 1865 from chronic bronchitis.

Bridget's parents were Patrick Curran deceased by 186 and Brigget Curran maiden surname McCabe.

Any suggestions as how to fill in gaps/go back further.

Were both the Farrell and Grant families originally from Ireland and moved to Aberdeen/Scotland? Frustratingly I have lost track of this part of my tree and am confused as to how I can clarify things.

Any suggestions gratefull received. I am pretty sure Helen Grant ms Farrell was born in Ireland. Not sure about the Grant family?

Post by **emanday** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:10 pm

Have you tried looking them up in the censuses?

If you are REEEEAAAlly lucky, they might even have given where in Ireland they were born.

Isadora · Post by **Isadora** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:32 pm

Thanks. Newish to all this, where is the best place to look for them on the censuses? Idiot proof advice needed

Thanks again!

Post by **emanday** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:46 pm

First stop should be at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

It's a pay to view site but the info is second to none.

Good Luck.

Isadora · Post by **Isadora** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:55 pm

Been there and got the Irish information from there, but will go back just to re-confirm. One of my Irish ancestors names was written at the bottom of a page and wasnt' readable as on the crease! Thanks for reply

Post by **emanday** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:19 am

Try contacting Sp using their contact form and explain about the image problem. (Go through the contact options and choose unreadable image)They might be able to assist.