James Welsh was born approx 1791/1798 in Clontuscar and married Elizabeth Nicholson, possibly at Ahascragh on July 7, 1817. Eighteen months later (December 1818) James was convicted in Middlesex,England and sentenced to 7 years transportation to Australia. I am not sure what crime he was convicted for. He arrived in Sydney aboard the "Baring" in June 1819. James' father was Patrick Welsh, c 1770. James occupation was given as 'plaisterer' on the birth certificate of his children born in Australia.I am not sure if his occupation was the same prior to arriving in Australia.I know very little about these ancestors other than what I have given. I would dearly love to hear from anyone who may have information about either James Welsh and his family or Elizabeth Nicholson and her family.
Kind regards bmcalary1
bmcalary1
Monday 15th Oct 2012, 07:29AMMessage Board Replies
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You might try posting on the Ahascragh parish page as well. Remember to include as much information as you can regarding all the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers may be able to assist or advise you.
Some records for the area are available for a fee from:
East Galway Family History Society,
Woodford Heritage Centre,
Woodford,
Loughrea,
County Galway.
Tel: +353 (0)90 9749309
Fax: +353 (0)90 9749546
Email: galwayroots@eircom.netcynoconnor
Tuesday 23rd Oct 2012, 09:51AM -
Hi Cyn
Thank you for your suggestion to post my message on the Ahascragh parish page as well. I did do this, and I'm really excited to tell you I received some great information about the Nicholson's. The new information has opened up more questions for me, but I'm thrilled to know that some information about my ancestors is emerging from behind those elusive brick walls! Thanks for your assistance. Regards bmcalary1
bmcalary1
Saturday 27th Oct 2012, 09:44AM -
You're very welcome! I wish you the best of luck!
cynoconnor
Thursday 1st Nov 2012, 12:14PM