I am coming to Cork/Tipperary for my first research visit in mid-September & would appreciate some advice. Firstly, if the bios below ring any bells, I would be delighted to hear from you. Secondly, where would you suggest I would find relevant records, would I need to book, register or join in advance?
Any help greatly appreciated!
James O’Brien, Brian
First found marrying in Peckham, south-east London in 1869 at the age of 21 as James Bryan. His occupation was a labourer. Father named as James Bryan, garden labourer deceased. He married Elizabeth Hamilton, both made their mark.
Later censuses confirm his birth year as c. 1848 and born in Tipperary. Their children were named
Mary, James, Michael, John, Patrick, Timothy, Denis & Catherine. For the next 5 generations, the first born son was called James.
Elizabeth Hamilton was born circa 1844 probably around Burncourt or Clogheen. Her parents were Mick & Cath Hamilton
Her siblings were
Mary Ann b c 1840. Ireland
She went to New York in 1865, married Matthew Whittaker in 1869 & raised her family in New York
Ellen, b c 1847 in Burncourt, married James Bateson in Camberwell 1867
Cath, b c. 1949 in Tipperary, married John Griffiths in Camberwell 1872
Margaret 1854 in Camberwell, married James Lanagan in Camberwell 1871.
So the family came to England between 1949 & 1854.
Michael (Mick) Hamilton was born in Cork about 1806. His wife Cath, was a Clancy from Tipperary. Her mother Mary Clancy was a widow by 1861 & living with them in Camberwell.