McDermott / Higgins

Kerrie:

I searched Roots Ireland for the marriage and baptismal records but did not find any possible records. However, 11 parishes in Roscommon do not have records back to 1845.

I looked at the 1855 Griffiths Valuation head of household listing for Co. Roscommon and found two Roger McDermott records. We don't know if your Rodger was still living in 1855 or if he was leasing land or not. Possibly he was one of the two listed below. I would consider them as leads for now.

Did the entire family emigrate to Australia or just one or both children?

Roger McDonnell

Source	Surname	First Name	Townland	Parish	County
Griffith	McDermott	Roger	Castletown	Creeve	Co. Roscommon
Griffith	McDermott	Roger	Mullen	Tibohine	Co. Roscommon

HI Roger

Thanks for the information I believe Roger McDermott died in 1880 and Eliza in 1860 in Rosscommon, Ireland.  Both Eliza and William emigrated to Australia!

Cheers

Kerrie

Kerrie:

This is the closest death record in Roscommon for a Roger McDermott who may have died around 1877. The only flaw is that the informant said he was born around 1800. You can get a copy of this record from the General Register Office for around 4 euros. If you want to take a chance and get this record let me know and I will provide instructions.

Roger