Any descendants of Thomas Walsh and Margaret Roche Walsh still in the area of Doneraile

Joe:

Do you have the 1911 census for the Thomas Walsh family? I looked for the record in Doneraile and Mallow with no success. Our parish liaison for Mallow may also respond to your message.

Roger McDonnell

Roger,
Yes I do. Thomas had 2 daughters, Mary and Helena, ages 1 and 1 month, living just north of Doneraile in Ballyinlea or Skahanagh (sp?). But when my great grandfather Maurice came to America in 1899, following his sister Maggie, and he was followed by his younger brother Patrick, but Thomas stayed behind and farmed and took care of their mother Mary Pendergast Walsh. I cannot seem to find out where Patrick or Maggie went after his death, so hoping to find some of Thomas's offspring, who should have another last name, not Walsh, unless he had a son after 1911. Confusing stuff, but would like to connect my father with a cousin or two if possible when we visit. Thanks so much,
Joe

Roger,
Yes I do. Thomas had 2 daughters, Mary and Helena, ages 1 and 1 month, living just north of Doneraile in Ballyinlea or Skahanagh (sp?). But when my great grandfather Maurice came to America in 1899, following his sister Maggie, and he was followed by his younger brother Patrick, but Thomas stayed behind and farmed and took care of their mother Mary Pendergast Walsh. I cannot seem to find out where Patrick or Maggie went after his death, so hoping to find some of Thomas's offspring, who should have another last name, not Walsh, unless he had a son after 1911. Confusing stuff, but would like to connect my father with a cousin or two if possible when we visit. Thanks so much,
Joe

Joe:

Odds are he had a son or two. Unfortunately, we have no record sources available post 1911 unless you know a year where we can track an index record for a birth, marriage or death. The 1926 census will not be released until 2026 unless legislation is passed to release the 1926 census in 2016.

I checked the online Irish phone book and there are Walshs in the area which is no surprise. Go to this site and search in Doneraile County Cork. Make sure you use the Residential Tab.

http://www.eircomphonebook.ie/#

There are a couple links below to a history of the  Church of the Nativity BVM in Doneraile and also an e-mail address to the parish.

Enjoy your trip!

Roger

http://homepage.eircom.net/~neillod/rcchurch.html

http://www.cloynediocese.ie/parishes/parish-details/?page=ddb_parish_de…