My grandfather was Nicholas Fitzgerald, of Aughils, on the Dingle peninsula. I am having difficulty tracing his family because I have found three Nicholas Fitzgeralds born in the village at roughly the same time. I have found church records for the birth of Nicholas Fitzgerald to John Fitzgerald and Ann O'Connor in December 1895, and to James Fitzgerald and Ellen (surname unknown) in December 1892. I also have a 1901 census record showing a Nicholas Fitzgerald as child to James and Mary, giving dob also 1895. They all lived in the same village at the same time it seems! My grandfather emigrated to New Zealand in the 1920s and I have found a passenger list showing a Nicholas Fitzgerald which I believe to be him, departing in February 1922 aged 27. This would make his dob in the 1895/1896 range. His marriage certificate in NZ also tallies with this. How can I work out whether he is the son of John and Ann or James and Mary?! Any help appreciated.
Friday 13th Mar 2015, 02:11PM
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Julie:
I'm not familiar with New Zealand civil records but would his death record show his parents names? Also, do you know sibling names?
Roger McDonnell
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Friday 13th Mar 2015, 04:55PM -
Julie
Your search is difficult since Fitzgerald is the MOST common name in the Dingla Area. Could you confirm the Townland name: is it
COUNTY
Ciarraí/Kerry
BARONY
Corca Dhuibhne/Corkaguiny
CIVIL PARISH
Baile an Bhóthair/Ballinvoher
TOWNLAND
Achaill/AughilsOR
COUNTY
Ciarraí/Kerry
ELECTORAL DISTRICT
An Mhin Aird/Minard
BARONY
Corca Dhuibhne/Corkaguiny
CIVIL PARISH
An Mhin Aird/Minard
TOWNLAND
An Eaglais/AglishI did find the following Baptismal records from earlier time:
1046 Fitzgerald Ellen 336 F Nicholas Fitzgerald Ellen Kennedy Knocknahow Thomas Kennedy Ellinor Fitzgerald 1 5 1835 Rev Mr John O'Connor Ch
1110 Fitzgerald Mary 262 F Nicholas Fitzgerald Cate Currane Cahirboshina Daniel Keliher Mary Johnson 27 1 1833 Rev Mr O'Sullivan
1111 Fitzgerald Mary 362 F Nicholas Fitzgerald Mary Houlihan Mamanorig Patrick Long Mary Fitzgerald 27 1 1836 Rev Mr Thomas O'SullivanDunquin
Monday 27th Jul 2015, 05:16PM