Researching Robert McCarthy (1812-1870) and his wife Elizabeth Neil (1819-1881). Robert was keeper of the lock on the Tralee canal, then Harbour Master of Tralee from about 1858 to 1870. His sons Joseph and Robert were Harbour Masters after him. Daughters Mary Jane and Henrietta/Harriett went to Montreal, Canada. Robert died in the townland of Lohercannan--not sure if he was from there.
daerjech2000
Tuesday 12th Mar 2013, 09:17AMMessage Board Replies
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Lohercannon is in the old Civil Parish of Annagh just outside Tralee. See this link
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlker/civparlist.html
This link shows the breakdown of the townlands in Annagh
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlker/annagh1.html
When I began searching I found this link,
http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/690d4f0029655
a further search of these records will give you more connections
Some information about St Anna's
http://www.from-ireland.net/lewis-topographical-dictionary-article/Annagh/Kerry
Sadly the church is no longer standing but the Rector of St John's Church, Church of Ireland Parish, Ashe St., Tralee may be able to help you more.
This link shows the C of I Church Tralee
http://humphrysfamilytree.com/Blennerhassett/tralee.church.html
Looking forward to hearing back from you,
Martine
Saturday 16th Mar 2013, 09:49AM