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Good morning, I am seeking help in tracing the ancesters of my Great Grandfather Patrick Skerry dob 1837 he married Margaret Gernon dob 1833. Patrick died in 1893. I would be interested to know his parents where they lived etc. I think they may have had connections with Liverpool. If anyone is able to help with my search I would be most greatfull . Thanks

Is this him For Ref

1871 England Census
about Patrick Skerry
Name: Patrick Skerry
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Margaret Skerry
Gender: Male
Where born: Ireland
Civil parish: Everton
Ecclesiastical parish: St Timothy
Town: Liverpool
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England
Registration district: West Derby
Sub-registration district: Toxteth Park
ED, institution, or vessel: 7
Household schedule number: 228
Household Members: Name Age
Patrick Skerry 34
Margaret Skerry 38
John Skerry 12
Mary Ann Skerry 9
Patrick Skerry 4
Catherine Skerry 2
Margaret J Skerry 3 Months

Hi Susan, This is the one. Can you trace further back ie Patricks Parents and siblings, thanks for your help regards Eileen

Hi Eileen

The first three children were born in Ireland ,the last two born Liverpool.

Patrick was a boot maker and Margaret a Dressmaker,she was also born Ireland.
I would say by looking at the childrens births that the family went to England around 1868

I would say they married in Ireland but where is the question.

As you probably know Irish records are very hard to get hold of ,I am not that great at finding them but if you Nudge your thread up from time to time I am sure some kind sole will help you out.

If I find anything else I will post on this thread.
Sue

From the 1871 census it looks as if Patrick and Margaret moved to Liverpool from Ireland 1867/9 to judge from the childrens births
Oddly however in 1881 Patrick says born Scotland not Ireland tho this is probably a mistake
There is no marriage for hoim England or Wales so almost certainly they married in ireland.
The only possible family I can see in 1851 in Liverpool is a John and Jane Skerry both aged 57, he born Ireland ,she born Dorset,but it would be unusual for parents to emigrate leaving a 14 yearold son at home in Ireland
I suggest you amend your heading to include "Irish records" to catch the attention of the Irish researchers on these boards

Thanks to Susan and Gillian for all the great information. There is a lot there that I didnt know about. Your help is appreciated, and I will take on board your tips. i would be greatful for anything else that you may come across, best wishes Eileen

IRISH RECORDS

From familysearch - to give an area in Ireland?

Name: Patrick James Skerry
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 10 Nov 1866
Birthplace: 0830,DUNDALK,LOUTH,IRELAND
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Patrick Skerry
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Margaret Gernon
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C70131-2
System Origin: Ireland-ODM
Source Film Number: 101141
Reference Number:

Hello Rootgatherer, thanks for looking for me. If you come across anything for the parents(Patrick 1837 and Margaret nee Gernon) or in fact any early info I would be most greatful for your help regards Eileen

Thanks for all your help this morning. I must sign off now, and hope to hear from you all later regards Eileen

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This may be a starting point -

Church Baptism Skerry John 1859 Co. Louth

Catherine

Two more children -

Church Baptism Skerry Maryanne 1861 Co. Louth
Church Baptism Skerry Patrick Jas 1866 Co. Louth

Catherine

Mother -
Church Baptism Garlan Margaret 1830 Co. Louth

Shown as Garlan on births

Catherine

This looks interesting,I know it says Sherry but on looking at at the oringinal image it could be Skerry ,mistranscribed

1851 England Census
about Patk Sherry
Name: Patk Sherry
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
Relation: Son
Father's name: Patk Sherry
Mother's name: Catharine Sherry
Gender: M (Male)
Where born: Ireland

Civil parish: Liverpool
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View image

Registration district: Liverpool
Sub-registration district: St Martin
ED, institution, or vessel: 1rr
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 101
Piece: 2177
Folio: 918
Page Number: 28
Household Members: Name Age
Patk Sherry 40
Catharine Sherry 40
Patk Sherry 16
James Sherry 12
Catharine Sherry 10
John Sherry 7
Margret Sherry 5
Michl Sherry 3
Francis Sherry 1
Patk Hughes 2

All the children from John down are bn in Liverpool ,the rest bn Ireland

Thank you ladies that is really good getting back to 1851, great stuff regards Eileen