WGW Sligo County, Ireland

Extracts of Sligo County

Sharing some LDS (Mormon) Family History Center information (IGI) on the following individuals who lived in Co. Sligo, Ireland. The LDS FHCs are free and open to the general public, located in most cities in the USA and elsewhere. The microfiched records for Co. Sligo, (and other counties in Ireland), list alphabetically by surname birth, christening and marriage information for the 1860s, some before, some later. The computerized records, may have a wider span of dates along with information on Mormon microfilms showing original church entries which usually named other family members as witnesses, godparents.

Surnames: Ford, Forde, McGloughlin, Casey, Gaffney, Clarke, Reiny, Gillagan, Gillegan, MLoughlin, Gorman

Similar-sounding Co. Sligo surnames include McFord, Fordyce, Foote, Fitz, Fittis, McGifford, Geffs, Harford, Foran, Fournan, Judd, Muddy, Heffrey, Jefferson, Jeffrey, McGeoffrey, Orphert, Foody, Forbes, Forbus, McForbishe, Fordnan, Forest, Forry, Forsyth, Foster, Forster, Farren, Fernie, Furness, Farrighan, Ferns, Oborran, Fowall, Foodey, Fordham, Fordun, Forry, Folds, Feeny, Farrighan, Farren, Ferns, Good, Fothey, Ffolliott, Foley, Fowley Foresides, Hafferson, Hartford, Heiford, Jefford, Ofoodhy, Good, Gowdy,
  • 1. Bridget Ford born 08 Aug 1864 to John Ford and Mary McGloughlin, Gurteen District.
  • 2. Catharine Ford born 22 May 1864 to Daniel Ford and Catharine Casey, Riverstown District.
  • 3. Marriage, Joannes Ford to Anna Gafney, 28 Feb 1876, Aghanagh, Roman Catholic.
  • 4. Marriage, Joannis Ford to Anna Clarke, 29 June 1877, Calry, Roman Catholic.
  • 5. Marriage, John Forde to Bridget Reiny, 12 May 1879, Calry, Roman Catholic.
  • 6 . Louisa Ford born 21 Aug 1867 to Robert Ford and Margaret Gillegan, Ballymote. (There is another listing for a Louisa Ford born 25 Aug 1867 to Robert Ford and Margaret Gilligan, Ballymote, don't know why the discrepancy, please check Mormon computerized record).
  • 7. Margaret Ford born 01 Aug 1866 to John Ford and Mary MLoughlin, Gurteen District.
  • 8. Patrick Ford born 09 Dec 1866 to Daniel Ford and Catherine Casey, Riverstown District.
  • 9. Patritius Ford christened 20 Jan 1867, parents Danielis Ford and Catherinae Casey, Aghanagh, Roman Catholic.
  • 10. Marriage Patritius Ford to Maria Gorman, 28 Aug 1880, Calry, Roman Catholic.

Surnames: Logna, Lonacan, Longhead, Loghead, Loughead, Lougheed, Morrison, Reacroft, Hart, Shannon, McCran

Similar-sounding surnames in Co. Sligo, Ireland include Lorgan, Loughron, Largan, Loran, Larigan, Lorton, Leggatt, Ludgott, McLysaght, Lockart, Lucid, Lysaght, Langhlon, McClelland, McKintaghlin, Oloughlan, Oloughlon, Oloughlin, McLaughlin, Leland, McTaghlan, Loohy, Luby, Looby, Loobey, Loran, Loughron, Longmoor, Lonacan, Logan, Lon, Loughlin, Loughlan, Laughlan, Loughnan, Loughnane, Cloonoon, Lanaghon, Lenahon, Londrigan, Longron, Lonnorgan, Lynchehan, McLynchehan, Olinnehon, Glennen, Langon, Lennon, Longon, Lonigane, Lorgan, McGladrigan, Oclennan, Loughna, Lane, Leakon, Logan, Loggan, Oleyne, McIlveen, Laing, Lynn
  • 1. Patritius Loghna christened 20 Sept 1879, Michaeli Loghna and Maria Shannon, Aghanagh, Roman Catholic.
  • 2. Anna Maria Longhead born 06 March, 1824, ?parents, Co. Sligo
  • 3. Maria Lonacan christened 28 Nov 1858, parents Patritio Lonacan and Hannae McCran, Co. Sligo, Calry, Roman Catholic.
  • 4. Marriage, Ann Loghead to John Morrison, 13 Aug 1846, Sligo, Ballymote, Eulafad. (Same couple, same date, also appears as married in Elaghfad, Ballymote Church, in a second listing).
  • 5. Catherine Lougheed born 01 May 1866 to James Lougheed and Mary Jane Morrison, Co. Sligo, Skreen.
  • 6. Elizabeth Lougheed born 1815, to Hugh Loughead and Alice, Co. Sligo.
  • 7. Hugh Loughead born 1789, ?parents, (spouse, Alice), Co. Sligo.
  • 8. Marriage, Hugh Loughead to to Alice, ?last name, 1820, Co. Sligo.
  • 7. Jane Lougheed born 1820 to Hugh Loughead and Alice, Co. Sligo.
  • 8. John Lougheed born 1825 to Hugh Loughhead and Alice, Co. Sligo.
  • 9. Margaret Lougheed born 1812 to Hugh Loughhead and Alice, Co. Sligo.
  • 10. Richardus Joannis Lougheed christened 14 April 1860, parents Jacobi Lougheed and Annae Reycroft, Co. Sligo, Calry, Roman Catholic.
  • 11. Marriage, Robert Lougheed to Eliza Hart, 23 June 1845, Co. Sligo, Kilmacallan.
  • 12. Warren Lougheed born 18 Aug 1813 to ?father, and mother Jane, Co. Sligo, Balamonte.

Surnames: Rock, Anderson, Ohara, Devans, Coen, Haraghy, Martin

Similar-sounding Co. Sligo, Ireland surnames include Rochford, Rockford, Carrick, Carrigy, Crooks, Herrick, McCarrick, McHarg, McQuirk, Quirk, Riky, Wark, Warwick, Yorke, Carrigg, Corc, Guirk, Kirk, McGurk, McIngarky, Oates, Rake, Roche, Warrick, Work, Roddican, Rodan, Ronan, Ruth, Rod, Ruddock, Cradock, McCarrdock, Raite, Rodaugh, Rude, Roddy, Roach, Rainey, Rockford, Roonan, Rotchford, Ranahan, Rooney, Ragott, Prout, Paratt, Rath, Rod, Ruddock, Ruth, Britt, Provit, Reddick.
  • 1. Marriage, Catharina Rock to Carolus Anderson, 07 July 1865, Co. Sligo, Calry, Roman Catholic.
  • 2. Edward Rock born 25 Dec 1865 Edward Rock and Bridget Ohara, Co. Sligo, Collooney.
  • 3. James Rock born 14 May 1864 to Edward Rock and Beesie Ohara, Co Sligo, Collooney. (?same couple as #2).
  • 4. Margarita Rock christened 19 Oct 1845, parents Michael Rock and Maria Devans, Co. Sligo, Drumcliffe and Magherow, Roman Catholic.
  • 5. Marriage, Martinius Rock to Honoria Coen, 08 Feb 1869, Co. Sligo, Calry, Roman Catholic.
  • 6. Mary Rock born 09 Sept 1865 to James Rock and Mary Haraghy, Co. Sligo, Coolaney.
  • 7. Mary Elizabeth Rock born 1836, ?parents, (spouse, Antonio Anselmo Martin), Co. Sligo, Sligo.

Surnames: Rochford, Moran, Donaghy, Meehin, Diery, Drury, Brown, Harrison, Coleman, Cosgrave

Similar-sounding Co. Sligo, Ireland surnames include Rock, Rockford, Rotchford, Roche, Roach, Roache, Carrick, Carriggy, McCarrick, McHarg, Carrigg, Corc, Rake, Rainey, Roonan, Ranahan, Ronan, Rooney, Ford.
  • 1. Rochford (male) born 15 March 1864 to Patt Rochford and Mary Moran, Co. Sligo, Castleconor.
  • 2. Marriage, Catharina Rochford to Arthur Donaghy, 06 June 1871, Co. Sligo, Calry, Roman Catholic.
  • 3. Catherine Rochford born 04 June 1864 to William Rochford and Bridget Meehin, Co. Sligo, Gurteen District.
  • 4. Marriage, Elizabeth Rochford to Joannes Diery, 04 March 1862, Co. Sligo, Calry RC.
  • 5. Marriage, Ellen Rochford to John Drury, 29 Feb 1864, (see computer records, others named), Co. Sligo, Kilfree Parish.
  • 6. James Maxwel Rochford born 13 Aug 1865 to Thomas Rochford and Margaret Brown, Co. Sligo, Coolloney.
  • 7. Marriage, Martin Rochford to Mary Harrison, 04 Feb 1864, (see computer records, other named), Co. Sligo, Castleconor.
  • 8. Michael Rochford born 01 Jan 1865 to Daniel Rochford and Bridget Coleman, Co. Sligo, Tubercurry.
  • 9. Thaddeus Rochford born 07 July 1866 to Thaddeus Rochford and Winifred Cosgrave, Co. Sligo, Tubercurry.

Surnames: Rockford, Meehan, McNiffe, Maran, Dyer

Similar-sounding Co. Sligo, Ireland surnames include Rochford, Rotchford, Ford, Roc, Roache, Roach, Roche, Rake, Rock, Riky, Rod, Rodaugh, Rude, Cradock, Cartwright, Roddy, Braddock, Roddican, Rath, Ragott, Briffet, Carick, Carrigy, Crooks, McCarrick, McIngarky, Rake, McGurk, McHarg, Herrick, Wark, Warwick, Yorke, Crooks, Rainey, Roonan, Ranahan, Ronan, Roone, Ruddock, Rodaugh, Rude, Reddick, Work, Provit, McCarrdock.
  • 1. Ellen Rockford born 12 June 1866 to William Rockford and Bessy Meehan, Co Sligo, Gurteen District.
  • 2. Honor Rockford born 05 Jan 1866 to Patrick Rockford and Mary McNiffe, Co Sligo, Tobercurry.
  • 3. Jane Rockford born 23 Dec 1865 to John Rockford and Mary Anne Maran, Co. Sligo, Collooney.
  • 4. Thos. Rockford born 22 Oct 1865 to Thos. Rockford and Bdgt. Dyer, Co. Sligo, Gurteen District.

Surnames: Foody, Rouse, Davey, Davy, Highland, Gowran, Donegan, Keane, Bournes, Brennan, Kilcullin, Howley, Gouran
Similar-sounding Co. Sligo surnames include Foodey, Ofoodhy, Swift, Good, Gowdy, Huddy, Jewett, Judd, Speedy, Dawes, Fitz, Foly, Foley, Fothey, Geddesey, Fittis, Foote, Geddes, Gettey, Foran, Fournon, Forbus, Forbes, Ford, Forde, Fordyce, Gidd, Gott, Hady, Jett, Joddy, Hafferson, Hartford, Heiford, Jefford, McFord, McGifford, Geffs, Harford, Heffrey, Jefferson, Jeffrey, McGeoffrey, Orphert, Fordham, Foresides, Forsyth, Forest, Forrest, Fosset, Forry, Foster, Fawcett, Foster, Folds, Foran, Fournon, Farren, Fernie, Furness, Ferns, Perny, Verny, Fowall, Bevall, Boles, Guilfoyle, McGuilfoyle, Fell, Fall, Vowall, Oboylall, Obohelly, Veale, Fowler, Baylor, Fuller, Pillor, Polor, Bowler, McEnookery, Pollard, Powell, Pallis, Peel, Villers.
  • 1. Anne Foody born 13 Dec 1864 to Michael Foody and Mary Rouse, Co. Sligo, Castleconor.
  • 2. Anne Foody born 17 Feb 1866 to Michael Foody and Mary Davey, Co. Sligo, Gurteen District.
  • 3. Bridget Foody born 01 Feb 1864 to Michael Foody and Mary Davy, Co. Sligo, Gurteen District.
  • 4. Bridget Foody born 16 Aug 1864 to Peter Foody and Honor Highland (?Nighland, please check Mormon computer record), 16 Aug 1864, Co. Sligo, Gurteen District.
  • 5. Ellen Foody born 02 Nov 1865 to James Foody and Allice Gowran, Co. Sligo, Castleconor.
  • 6. James Foody born 16 Aug 1868 to Michael Foody and Mary Davy, Co. Sligo, Gurteen District.
  • 7. John Foody born 16 Aug 1865 to Michael Foody and Bridget Donegan, Co. Sligo, Castleconor.
  • 8. John Foody born July 1866 to John Foody and Kitty Keane, Co. Sligo, Castleconor.
  • 9. Marriage, Margaret Foody to Andrew Bournes, 21 Aug 1814, Co. Sligo, Castleconor.
  • 10. Martin Foody born 08 July 1865 to Patt Foody and Ketty Brannon, Co. Sligo, Castleconor,
  • 11. Marriage, Michael Foody to Bridget Donegan, 23 Jan 1864, (please see Mormon computer record, others named in source), Co. Sligo, Castleconnor.
  • 12. Michl. Foody born 15 April 1864 to Michl. Foody and Mary Kilcullin, Co. Sligo, Castleconor.
  • 13. Patt Foody born 05 March 1866 to Patt Foody and Bridget Howley, Co. Sligo, Castleconor.
  • 14. Sarah Foody born 14 Jan 1866 to William Foody and Mary Gouran, Co. Sligo, Castleconor.

It is not uncommon to find names with slightly different spellings on records in one family, and for the names to actually change over generations.
More information is available at the LDS (Mormon) Family History Centers in their computerized IGI and addendum diskettes.

contributor:
Jean Rice
jeanrice@cet.com

Surnames: West,Walker,Johnston,Foley,Craven,McNickolas,Allen
  • Thomas West born Aug. 6, 1866 to Thomas West and Jane Walker in Tobercurry, Sligo
  • Robert Craven married Margaret Johnston Feb. 9, 1849 in Tobercurry, Sligo
  • Catherin Craven was born oct. 9 1865 to Thomas Creaven and Charlott Allen in Tobercurry, Sligo
  • Anthony Johnston born March 3, 1865 to James Johnston and Isabella Walker in Tobercurry, Sligo
  • Bridget Johnston was born Feb. 9, 1866 to John Johnston and Bridget Foley in Tobercurry, Sligo
  • Teresa Johnston was born Sept. 26, 1864 to James Johnston and Ann McNickolas in Tobercurry, Sligo

contributor:
Sheila Helser

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