Looking form further information on John Lenahan, b 1816 or 1818.
We have the following:
John Lenahan was born in County Roscommon, Ireland in 1818 or 1816 (not sure of this date). He left
Ireland on May 25, 1839 and arrived in Quebec, Canada on July 1, 1839. He arrived in Hamilton,
Butler County, Ohio on August 18, 1839. He lived in Butler County for five years before being
naturalized October 9, 1847.
According to the 1860 Ohio census, John was 44 yrs old and a laborer. An article provided by
my Uncle Jim entitled "Indiana" page 165 said that John and Mary had (9) nine children but the
1860 Ohio census indicated only (6) six. Maybe more children later.
Mary Hogan. She was born 1824 in Ireland. She died on 28 Dec 1863.
John Lenahan and Mary Hogan. They were married on 17 Aug 1846 in St. Stephens Church,
Hamilton, Ohio. They had 7 children.
pennybartzen
Friday 12th Oct 2012, 09:36AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi
Have you tried checking the land records called the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38) or the later Griffith's Valuation (1848-64)for any of John's relatives still in Ireland?
The Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38): Microfilm copies of the books for all of Ireland are available at the National Archives of Ireland (NAI) http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/tithe-applotment-books-and-the-primary-griffith-valuation/ or the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS). Griffith's is freely available here: www.askaboutireland.com or here: www.failteromhat.com Failte Romhat has lots of other useful links you could try looking at.
Do you know much about his emigration? The reason why he left, who he may have travelled with etc.? Generally more information was given at the port of arrival rather than the port of departure. If you knew which city they arrived at (e.g. via Liverpool or in New York etc...), this could be a good place to find more information, and perhaps even find out an exact place of origin.
For further assistance you might try contacting
Roscommon Heritage and Genealogy Centre,
Church Street,
Strokestown,
County Roscommon.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9633380
Fax: +353 (0)71 9633398
Email: info@roscommonroots.com
Website: www.roscommonroots.comregards,
Genealogy support
cynoconnor
Monday 15th Oct 2012, 02:55PM