Laois - Baptisms and Marriages, Borris-in-Ossory RC, Leix *********************************************** Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Laois (Queens) Index Copyright ************************************************ File contributed by: Geralyn Wood Barry, Oregon USA BAPTISMS AND MARRIAGES, BORRIS-IN-OSSORY RC, Leix Below are extractions I did of 32 baptisms and 3 marriages from the filmed parish register of Borris-in-Ossory Catholic parish [FHL 0926188]. The area covered in these records lies in western County Laois, along the border with Tipperary and *ROUGHLY* between the towns of Borris-in-Ossory (on the north) and Rathdowney (on the south) and to the west of Clogh. Actually, most of these records are from what, at the time, was the Catholic parish of Skirke. But they appear as the earliest records on FHL 0926188 (registers of the Catholic parish of Borris-in-Ossory, Leix, Ireland). A quick summary of parish history explains why this is so. In 1840, the Catholic parish of Skirke was formed from part of Rathdowney Catholic parish. In 1855, Skirke was merged with parts of Rathdowney and Aghaboe Catholic parishes to form the Catholic parish of Borris-in-Ossory. So, even though Borris-in-Ossory Catholic parish was not formed until 1855, the "Borris-in-Ossory" Catholic records on FHL film 0926188 begin in 1840. The records for Borris-in-Ossory thus predate the formation of the parish because those early records are actually for the independent Catholic parish of Skirke, which later became part of the new Catholic parish Borris-in-Ossory when it was formed in 1855. In 1875, Skirke was detached from Borris-in-Ossory, with part being restored to Rathdowney and the rest permanently annexed to Borris-in-Ossory. [For further details, consult "The History and Antiquities of the Diocese of Ossory", by Rev. William Carrigan, Vol. II, published in 1905 - all volumes available on CD from Eneclann. A few pertinent details from there appear at http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlkik/catholic/catholic_parishes. htm.] Spellings are as I read them from the parish registers - "uncorrected" except for my comments in square brackets. Sometimes no townland of residence was listed. Also included below are my comments in square brackets [ ]; they can include alternate spellings of townland and other comments. In particular, I have tried to include the official townland spelling in cases where the spelling in the register differs from the official Ordnance Survey spelling (i.e., the name as it appears on O.S. maps). Be aware, however, that the spelling used among people locally in Ireland might not be the official O.S. spelling that appears on maps! I have retained the order in which the entries appeared in the filmed register, although there might have been many entries between each one listed below. The extractions below includes primarily the surnames Dunn or Dunne and Purcell (and variant spellings). However, I have not extracted all entries from the film for these surnames, and many other surnames are the primary surnames in the records below. I hope these help someone make a connection. My interest in the area is primarily in the surnames Kavanagh, Harrold (Harold) and Keyes, and some of the listings below might have connections to those families. For example, some of the Purcells below might connect to either my Harold or Keyes families - or both! But mostly, I have no proven connection (yet) to any of the particular families mentioned below. BAPTISMS [extracted by Geralyn Wood Barry from FHL 0926188, Catholic parish of Borris-in-Ossory, County Laois, Ireland] Spellings are as they appear in the records with my comments in [ ]. A [?] denotes uncertainty in spelling. Fields for baptisms below are: date, given name of child; father & mother; sponsor(s); residence; notes appearing in register. 4 June 1840, Matt & Jas; parents: Wilm Fahy & Margt Dunn; sp1. George Byrne & Anastasia Dunn; sp2. Andrew Dunn & Margt Carrol; Do [townland for baptism immediately preceding this one - Killadooly]; Gemini [twins] 30 June 1840, Margt; parents Andrew Bergen & Bridget Quarney; sp. John Phelan & Abby Purcel; Clonaguddin [Clonagooden] 8 July 1840, Margt; parents Wilm Dunn & Mary Delany; sp. Laurence Dunn & Margt Dunn Hays; Killcoke [Kilcoke] 5 March 1841, Catherine; parents John Lowry & Cath Dunne; sp. Laurence Hoyne & Bridget Shelly; Garrin [aka Garranmaconly] 15 March 1841, Wilm; parents Michl Whyte & Anne Dunne; sp. John Baily & Margt Quin; Kilcoak [Kilcoke] 28 March 1841, Mary; parents Wilm Bergin & Mary Delany; sp. Patt Dunne & Ellen Flannery; Clonaguddin [Clonagooden] (non ex thoro legitimo) 20 June 1841, Wilm; parents John Dunne & Margt Henesy; Pierce Launders & Anastasia Sheel 5 Sep 1841, Philip; parents John Hibbits & Mary Dunne; Michl Dwan & Grace Hibbits; Coolowly 8 Jan 1842, Judith; parents Patt Dunne & Mary Young; sp. Denis Young & Sally Young; Clonagudden [Clonagooden] 6 March 1842, Patt; parents Denis Mullally & Anastasia Dunne; Martin Dalton & Anne McNamara; Clonburn [Clonburren] 4 May 1842, Wilm; parentsWilm Brophy & Eliza Dunne; Thos Maher & Margt Callahan; Kilcoak [Kilcoke] 13 May 1843, Margaret; parents John Kavanagh & Margt McDonnell; sp. Jeremiah McDonnell & Anne Dunne; Garra... [probably Garran aka Garranmaconly] 5 Aug 1843, Bridget; parents John Hibetts & Margaret Dunne; James Glennan & Margaret Connors; Coolowley 20 Feb 1844, Anty; parents Denis Mullally & Anty Dunne; John Fitzpatrick & Mary Dalton; Clonbyrne [Clonburren] 22 Apr 1844, Julia; parents Wm Dunne & Mary Delany; Michl Delany & Mary Rafter; Kilcoak [Kilcoke] 7 Aug 1844, Mary; parents James Macnamara & Nancy Dunne; Wm Fahy & Margaret Macnamara; Clonburn [Clonburren] 18 May 1845, Stephen; parents Stephen Campion & Margt Dunne; Michl Sheridan & Mrs Sheridan; Donamore [Donaghmore] 25 May 1845, Thomas; parents Michl White & Anne Dunne; John Fitzpatrick & Betty Dunne; Kilcoak [Kilcoke] 24 July 1845, Mary; parents Wm Fahey & Margaret Dunne; Patrick Keiravan & Judy Fahey; Killadooley 9 Dec 1845, Gertrude; parents John Hibbetts & Margt Dunne; John Henessey & Bridget Kavanagh; Coolowley 5 March 1846, John; parents Michl Egan & Betty Dunne; Wm Fitzpatrick & Mary Connelly; Kilcoak [Kilcoke] 27 Dec 1846, Anne; parents Michl White & Anne Dunne; James Meighan & Mary Bailey; Kilcoak [Kilcoke] 29 Apr 1847, James; parents Wm Dunne & Mary Delany; John Fitzpatrick & Betty Lalor; Kilcoake [Kilcoke] 11 July 1847, Anty; parents Denis Mullally & Anty Dunne; John Hayes & Nancy Shiels[?]; Clonburne 5 Sep 1847, Catherine; parents Pat Dunne & Mary Young; Pat Deighan & Mary Bergin; Clonagooddin [Clonagooden] 9 Sep 1847, Thomas; parents John Kavanagh & Margt McDonnell; John Dunne & Mrs James Kavanagh; Garran [aka Garranmaconly] 24 Dec 1847, Pat; parents Pat Hare & Mary Dunne; Michl Maher & Mrs Delany; Donamore [Donaghmore] 4 Mar 1849, Mary; parents Mat Dunne & Mary Fogarty; James Cain & Margaret Dunne; Garryduff; illeg 17 May 1849, Wm; parents Michl Egan & Betty Dunne; James Costigan & Anne White; Kilcoak [Kilcoke] 20 June 1849, Thomas; parents John Dalton & Fanny Fletcher; Pat Dalton & Anne Dunne; Garron [aka Garranmaconly] born and bapt. 9 Mar [1877?], Michael; parents Michael Dunphy & Hanora Carty; Margaret Dunne; Work House [in Donaghmore perhaps?]; Illegitimate born 13 & bapt 17 Jan 1879, Ellen; parents John Shelly & Rose Purcell; Michael Purcell & Ellen Purcell; Barna [aka Barnasallagh] ++++ ++++ MARRIAGES [extracted by Geralyn Wood Barry from FHL 0926188, Catholic parish of Borris-in-Ossory, County Laois, Ireland] Spellings are as they appear in the records with my comments in [ ]. Fields for marriages below are: date, groom & bride; witnesses; residence; priest; notes appearing in register. A [?] denotes uncertainty in spelling. 15 Aug 1858, John Kilmartin & Margaret Lowrey; Michl Hines & Judith Dunne[?]; Garron [aka Garranmaconly]; M. Dempsey 4 Mar 1867, John Devan & Mary Connell; Joseph Dunn & Mary Kilmartin; Garron [aka Garranmaconly]; J. Walsh; dispensatur in quarto gradu consangi[?] 1 Feb 1870, Denis Phelan & Catherine McNamara; William Dunne & Mary McNamara; Clonbyrne [Clonburren]; Edward Callanan Source: Borris-in-Ossory Catholic parish [FHL 0926188]