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I am searching for a Coleman family who emigrated to Springfield/Longmeadow Massachusettes in the early 1850's.  Martin Coleman was born in March of 1842 in Clondanagh (sp.?) and came over in 1853.  His parents were listed as Michael and Ann.  He may be a brother to John Coleman also from County Clare (no town listed) whose father was Michael as well as a Bridget Coleman Seymour whose parents are listed as Michael and Hannah.  Any help on the Colemans who be greatly appreciated! elisshapark@yahoo.com 

elisshapark

Saturday 1st Nov 2014, 02:47PM

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  • Elissha:

    The RC records for Clondagad RC church do not start until 1846 which appears to be too late for your Coleman ancestors.

    I looked at the Tithe Applotment listings for Co. Clare www.titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie

    There were 17 Colemans listed in Co. Clare including six in Clondagad parish. Two of the Colemans were Michaels. Since these records go back to 1826, I'm not sure if the Michael father of Martin was old enough to be leasing land.

    Below is a link to the Co. Clare library genealogy page which has a lot of good information on Co. Clare records.

    Roger McDonnell

    http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/genealogy/genealog.htm

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Saturday 1st Nov 2014, 03:33PM
  • Thanks for the tip.  I'm not sure if R.C. records would help, but you never know.  I found another Coleman saying he was from Lissycasy over the weekend and he did not come over till 1861.  I think they may have come over 1 or 2 at a time until enough money was sent back for the next.  Also another clue was I found a Coleman Family, Michael and Ann with a son, Lawrence (a name mentioned in the tithes, not too common). I think this family is going to need some untangling...

    elisshapark

    Monday 3rd Nov 2014, 02:02PM
  • Thanks for the tip.  I'm not sure if R.C. records would help, but you never know.  I found another Coleman saying he was from Lissycasy over the weekend and he did not come over till 1861.  I think they may have come over 1 or 2 at a time until enough money was sent back for the next.  Also another clue was I found a Coleman Family, Michael and Ann with a son, Lawrence (a name mentioned in the tithes, not too common). I think this family is going to need some untangling...

    elisshapark

    Monday 3rd Nov 2014, 02:02PM
  • Thanks for the tip.  I'm not sure if R.C. records would help, but you never know.  I found another Coleman saying he was from Lissycasy over the weekend and he did not come over till 1861.  I think they may have come over 1 or 2 at a time until enough money was sent back for the next.  Also another clue was I found a Coleman Family, Michael and Ann with a son, Lawrence (a name mentioned in the tithes, not too common). I think this family is going to need some untangling...

    elisshapark

    Monday 3rd Nov 2014, 02:02PM

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