I am seeking information and relatives/clan members from my ancestors from the village of Skreen, County Sligo. Two of my relatives from Skreen are Phelim Watters (1822-1866) and Thomas Waters (b.1840) who immigrated to New Jersey USA.
I would like to visit my ancestral village some time in the near future. Any guidance on the visit and exploring the village and area would also be appreciated.
Bob B
Saturday 26th Aug 2023, 05:27PMMessage Board Replies
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There are two townlands, Skreen Beg (96 acres) and Skreen More (106 acres). In the 1901 census there were 4 houses in Skreen Beg and 3 in Skreen More. Total population was 41 people, all engaged in farming or agriculture generally.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Sligo/Toberpatrick_West/Skreen_Beg/
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Sligo/Skreen/Skreen_More/
Griffiths Valuation of 1857 lists a Michael Waters in Skreen Beg farming plot 2 with a John Dwyer. Perhaps that was your family?
https://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/
Skreen Beg is just north of the N59 Rd near Skreen Garda station. It looks to be 1 large farm today (judging by Google Earth).
Skreen Beg is in the RC parish of Skreen & Dromard. Their RC baptisms start in 1823 and marriages 1817. Have you searched them for your family?
Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Saturday 26th Aug 2023, 06:14PM