MORRISSEY ANCESTORS
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Mary Morrissey was christened 2 December 1810 in the parish of Galbally,
the daughter of Nicholas Morrissey and Mary Kiely. She is the only Mary
born in the parish in the right time period. The sponsor at her christening
was Bridget Morrissey. Mary married John Leddin 27 February 1838 in Galbally.
They had two children: Margaret (born 1841) and Michael (born 1844) in
Emly, Tipperary.
Other Morrisseys found in the parish of Galbally are:
Patrick, christened 8 February 1810, son of Patrick Morrissey and
Margaret Quinlan, townland of Inchacoomb.
Bridget, christened 4 September 1814, daughter of Patrick Raleigh
Morrissey and Cathy.
Bridget, christened 31 October 1814, daughter of John Morrissey
and Honora Fraher.
Bridget, christened 1 February 1816, daughter of Kennedy Morrissey
and Ellen Morrissey, townland of Gurtavoher.
Morrisseys found in the nearby parish of Knocklong are:
Mary, christened 29 March 1813, daughter of Francis Morrissey and
Cath. Kennelly.
Mary, christened 22 January 1814, daughter of Patrick Morrissey
and Mary Downey.
SOURCES: Galbally and Aherlow parish register; Knocklong parish register.
If you have additional information about this family, please contact me at alice@boydhouse.com.
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