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Carden Family from Co.Mayo

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`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·· ··^v´¯`×)David(×´¯`v^· ··`·.¸¸. Report 7 Oct 2012 02:08

Hi, I'm trying to find the parents of Michael Carden, b.C1795 Co.Mayo, he was married to Margaret Chambers in 1826. I would be grateful for any help anyone could give... Thanks.

Eringobragh1916

Eringobragh1916 Report 7 Oct 2012 08:38

David...Can you give some idea.as to where they were married and from what source you have your info.

Anything may help....

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`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·· ··^v´¯`×)David(×´¯`v^· ··`·.¸¸. Report 7 Oct 2012 10:33



Hi, Thanks for your quick reply..
Here is all the info I have... hope it helps, looking forward to hearing from you.

Griffiths Valuation of Ireland - Kilmoremoy, County Mayo:-
Carden John Bohernasop Kilmoremoy Mayo
Carden John New Garden Street Kilmoremoy Mayo
Carden Michael Bohernasop Kilmoremoy Mayo
Carden Thady Bohernasop Kilmoremoy Mayo

17.6.1826:
Michael Carden to Margaret Chambers Brook Street
Witnesses: Patt Fox and Nancy Brett
(believed to have had a son, also name Michael... details below)

1.12.1855:
Michael Carden to Bridget Kelly Cashill
Witnesses: Patt O'Mara and Bridget Kelly

1901 -
Steelaun/Templemurry/Tirawley/Co.Mayo
Household - Carden
Michael(76) farmer/widower
Thomas(38) son/farmer/married
Maggie(27) dtr. in law
Margaret(10) gd
Mary(6) gd
Bridget(6?) gd
Catherine(5) gd
Annie(2) gd

1911 -
Residents of house number 7 in Steelaun (Lackan, South, Mayo)
Carden Michael 96, Farmer, Widower .
Carden Thomas 43, Farmer.
Carden Margaret 40, Wool Spinner.
Carden Mary 17 , Daughter.
Carden Bridget 15, Daughter.
Carden Catherine 13, Daughter.
Carden Anne 11, Daughter.
Carden James 9, Son.
Carden Pat 7, Son.
Carden Thomas 5, Son.
Carden Michael 3 Son.
Carden Fransis 1, Son.
Appears to be living next door to Thomas Carden, which suggests they were brothers?

Gee

Gee Report 7 Oct 2012 10:40

Hi

Im not sure the dates and ages match up to your estimated birth year for Michael?

Researching:

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`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·· ··^v´¯`×)David(×´¯`v^· ··`·.¸¸. Report 7 Oct 2012 11:58

Yes, I knew the age was out a little on the 1911, but it was the only entry I could find ... and I know from past experience that ages are often wrong on cenus'.... do you think it's the wrong one?