Felix or Philip Connelly/Conley or born 1772/1775 in Middlesex Hundred, Baltimore, Maryland married Sarah Reed 6 Nov 1797 at Saint Paul Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland. Felix was deceased by 1824/1825. They had children; John F., Samuel Reed, Felix, William and possibly others.
I will be visiting Ireland and Scotland in June 2024 with a tour group. My schedule will likely not allow time for research, but I would love to know where this family originated.
AudreyA
Tuesday 14th May 2024, 10:34AMMessage Board Replies
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Audrey:
Connelly (and variants) was/is a very common surname in Ireland. The name was found in every county in Ireland with Co. Galway, Monaghan and Cork having the most households in the mid-19th century.
Since your ancestors left Ireland in the 1700s, it will be very difficult to determine which county they came from unless there are American records which provide more specific information. A general DNA test might be helpful.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Tuesday 14th May 2024, 02:50PM -
Thank you for your reply! I have taken a DNA test. It has connected me with others who connect to Felix Connelly in Maryland but no one that I am aware of that has connected back to Ireland.
AudreyA
Tuesday 14th May 2024, 05:32PM