John Molloy DOB 1815 Headford, Galway, Ireland

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Roger McDonnell

Hi,

I live near Headford in Killursa parish. I've checked the 1821 census online at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search and it lists approx 24000 records from Co. Galway - from 9 parishes only. As most of the 1821 cesus records were destroyed, there are very few remaining records to search. Killursa is not any of the 9 parishes represented in the remaining records. There are nine Mary Molloys in those parishes and one Hubert Molloy. The house record that matches all three names (including John) is below. This record also lists 2 sisters Bridget and Mary and a brother Michael, along with a Smyth family.

Residents of a house 46 in Lisnaherrick, Knocktoher (Kiltullagh, Galway)

Surname Forename Age Relation to head

Molloy Mary 36 -Flax Spinner Occay Empd

Molloy Hubert 9 Son-

Molloy John 6 Son-

Molloy Bridget 13 Daughter-

Molloy Mary 11 Daughter-

Molloy Michl 1 Son-

Smyth Charles 40-Pauper & Labourr Occy E

Smyth Margaret 25 Wife Pauper & Labourr Occy E

Smyth Mary 10 Daughter-

Can you confirm this is the census record? Kiltullagh is near Athenry about 28miles from Headford. I can't find the specific townland though. Can you tell me how you know John Molloy was born in Headford? Do you know why they might have moved from Headford to Kiltullagh?

As you may know, Headford church records only start in 1880, so confirming/finding John's family information is difficult. There are quite a few Molloy and Fahy families in the parish though I suspect the Fahys may have come from Kiltullagh or wherever John was living before he emigrated. Do you have any information on the Fahy sisters? I'm guessing Fahy is their unmarried surname.

Regards - Tim

  Tim, 

That is the census record I looked at. I know nothing about Ireland. So, I am lost when I try to figure out any info I read.  I have been unable to find any other census or records for the Molloy's in Ireland. .No census or cemetery info found on John Reed in New Orleans,LA USA . John Reed came to New Orleans, LA on 18 Oct 1838. He sailed out of Liverpool, England on the "Sidney". Margaret and Bridget Fahy accompanied him. Do have any idea where they sailed out of, to get to Liverpool?  The Fahy sister's never married. The ship manfest had all ( three) of their luggage grouped together. The manifest stated they were all teachers. They were all born between 1815 and 1817 ( John was born abt 1815). I don't know if John Reed ever returned to Headford to visit family.  John died on 18 Oct 1867 in New Orleans, LA,USA. His obit list Headford, Ireland as his birthplace. The newspaper obit ask Headford and Tuam newspapres to copy and print the obit. I don't know if they did printed the obit. I am not sure what religion John Reed was. What was the dominate religion in Headford in early 1800's? Any info  you can find will be appreciated. I don't need info on Fahy sisters. I just listed them because they were traveling together. I thought if they were friends in Headford it might be easier to find info on John Molloy.

Thank you for all your assitance,

    Richard Reed

Hi Richard,

You mention John Reed in your last post. I presume you mean John Molloy.

I haven't been able to get further information on John Molloy. Unfortunately records for the early part of the 1800s are rare, particularly for Catholics - and I'm guessing John was Catholic, though I can't be certain. 

There were many ways to get to England. Many Irish emigrated there but many others went to England to find passage (or to work for passage) to the US. Many who left Ireland for the US sailed directly from Ireland - mostly from Cobh (Queenstown then).

I'm guessing if John Molloy was born in Headford, the census record you found for a townland in Athenry is not likely to be the same John Molloy, though it's not impossible. Molloy is still quite a common name in Killursa parish and in Co. Galway in general. John Molloy was most likely Catholic. The dominant religion at the time was Catholic. All the Molloys I know in the parish now are Catholic too.

There are Molloy and Fahy families living quite close together in Killursa, but both surnames are fairly common.

I will continue to make enquiries and if I can find more information I will let you know.

Regards,

Tim

Looking for info on John Thomas Molloy of County Galway.  He took his  habit in Galway, in 1813, and went to Lisbon, Spain in 1814 to study for the priesthood. He became a Dominican Priest. He spent his first year, as a priest in Spain. In 1830 he was in Buenos Aires, Argentina, In 1832 he was in San Patricio, San Patricio, Mexico (now Texas).There was an Irhish settlement there. He returned to Ireland, about 1832, to get his nieces and nephews: Patrick, John, Mary Ann and Catherine Fadden. He brought them back to San Patricio. Father Molloy died about 1843, in San Patricio or Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. Father Molloy had Molloy relatives in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 

Dear Richard:  Thank you for your further post about John Thomas Molloy.  Would you create an Ancestor profile about him?  He sounds very interesting and the information that you have shared in the post might attract further attention to researchers. 

You can create an Ancestor profile by the following link:  https://www.irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/history-and-genealogy The Ancestor profiles are widely read by all Ireland XO members, they are also updated weekly and often attract the attention of others who may be researching the same family. 

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Kind regards, 

Jane

Jane,  

 I just noticed your maiden name, Hallaran. My John Molloy married Mary Hallaran (dtr of Nicholas Hallaran) in New Orleans, LA, USA in 1846. Nicholas Hallaran was born abt 1829 in County Cork. Nicholas married Honoria Powers abt 1814. The Hallaran's arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA in 1831. Is this a relative of your's?   

Richard Reed

No, I don't think that there is a connection that I know of, although my great-grandfather, John Halloran came from County Cork--the Boherbue area.