Identifying ancestors who emigrated from County Offaly to Indiana, U.S.A., in the 1860's

Darryl:

I searched on the subscription site Roots Ireland and only located two Elizabeth Duffy baptismal records in Ferbane RC parish records. One in 1829 and another in 1852. Both years (1829 and 1852) did not seem to fit with the info in your message and neither had a brother Michael.

I'm wondering if they were actually from a nearby parish but used the the nearest town in this case, Ferbane, as their "home" place.  Also, Duffy is a very common surname and without knowing the parents names, it will be difficult to pinpoint the family.

Have you considered a general DNA test? Perhaps you will have matches with 3rd or 4th cousins on your Duffy line who have more info on the origins of the family.

Roger McDonnell

Baptisms of five children of Patrick Duffy and Mary Doyle of Clonmacnoise RC Parish can be seen at rootsireland. They are:

               Church Baptism  Duffy     Michael 1849      Co. Offaly           

               Church Baptism  Duffy     Anne      1851      Co. Offaly           

               Church Baptism  Duffy     Mary      1853      Co. Offaly           

               Church Baptism  Duffy     Patrick   1856      Co. Offaly           

           Church Baptism      Duffy     Eliza       1858      Co. Offaly

The towns of Clonmacnoise and Ferbane are about 11 miles from each other.

Is it possible that Michael’s parents emigrated too?

Darryl,,

To enable you to decide on the information provided by Patricia, I attach a record for Michael Duffy.

Credit; Subscription site  www.findmypast.ie

Regards,