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Am trying to trace Lewis Farrell and his spouse Esther or Ellen Bellew. Through rootsireland.ie I have found their son William baptised on the 18 April 1841 in the Aglish RC Parish, County Mayo. Aglish, which is now known as Castlebar. However, nowhere can I find any information about Lewis and Esther. I've searched Griffiths Valuation and identified two Lewis Farrells, one in the Townland Abbeycartron, Parish Templemichael in Co. Longford and the other in the Townland Castlepollard Market Square, Parish Rathgarve in Co. Westmeath. Unfortunately, that's all that Griffiths tells me. I would have thought that I'd gleaned enough information to track them down but there is no trace of them in any County on the rootsireland website and I don't know what to do next. Any advice appreciated.

1881 ??

Stephen O'CONNELL Head M Male 28 Ireland Labourer In Tar Works (M Chem)
Esther FARRELL Mother In Law W Female 50 Ireland
Stephen O'CONNELL Father W Male 60 Ireland
Esther O'CONNELL Wife M Female 28 Ireland
Esther O'CONNELL Daur Female 6 Ireland
Mary E. O'CONNELL Daur Female 4 Ireland
Vincent O'CONNELL Son Male 2 Ireland
Maria O'CONNELL Daur Female 1 Ireland


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Source Information:
Dwelling 49 Milton St
Census Place Bradford, Lancashire, England
Family History Library Film 1341959
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 4017 / 55
Page Number 40

1881 ???

Gordon STEWART Other U Male 27 Marylabone, Middlesex, England Color Sergeant
William FARRELL Other M Male 40 Ireland Sergeant
William GIDNEY Other M Male 33 Ireland Sergeant
George ANDREWS Other U Male 24 London, Middlesex, England Corporal
Robert BROMLEY Other U Male 21 Betton, Shropshire, England Private


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Source Information:
Institution "The Raglan Barracks" St Aubyn Devonport
Census Place Stoke Damerel, Devon, England
Family History Library Film 1341532
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 2208 / 104
Page Number 24

??? 1881

William FARRELL Head M Male 40 Ireland Cab Drivers Labourer
Eliza FARRELL Wife M Female 36 Ireland Cab Drivers Wife (CR)
Henry FARRELL Son U Male 18 Manchester, Lancashire, England Warehouse Labourer
Mary FARRELL Daur U Female 12 Manchester, Lancashire, England Scholar
William FARRELL Son U Male 10 Manchester, Lancashire, England Scholar
Ernest FARRELL Son Male 5 Manchester, Lancashire, England Scholar


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Source Information:
Dwelling 3 Leinister St
Census Place Hulme, Lancashire, England
Family History Library Film 1341938
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 3928 / 118
Page Number 19

??? 1881

Jonathan MOLYNEUX Head M Male 67 Wigan, Lancashire, England Sawyer
Jane MOLYNEUX Wife M Female 65 Wigan, Lancashire, England
Charles MOLYNEUX Son M Male 43 Wigan, Lancashire, England General Labourer
Bridget MOLYNEUX Daur M Female 42 Wigan, Lancashire, England Throstle Spinner Cotton Factory
Alice MOLYNEUX Daur Female 14 Wigan, Lancashire, England Back Tenter Cotton Factory
Ann MOLYNEUX Daur Female 9 Wigan, Lancashire, England Scholar
Elizabeth MOLYNEUX Daur Female 7 Wigan, Lancashire, England Scholar
Margaret MOLYNEUX Daur Female 6 Wigan, Lancashire, England Scholar
John MOLYNEUX Son Male 4 Wigan, Lancashire, England Scholar
John GREEN Lodger U Male 40 St Helens, Lancashire, England Brick Layer
William FARRELL Lodger U Male 39 Ireland Coal Miner
George KAY Lodger U Male 21 Wigan, Lancashire, England General Labourer
Robert JACKSON Lodger M Male 35 Wigan, Lancashire, England General Dealer


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Source Information:
Dwelling 3 Butlers Square
Census Place Wigan, Lancashire, England
Family History Library Film 1341900
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 3762 / 19
Page Number 32

Thank you for this Ann. Don't know what to think. Could be a link. Which census year is this?

The 1881 census record, I have. The William Farrell recorded there is my grandfather, the son of Lewis Farrell and Esther Bellew. Definitely no link with the other two 1881 census records.
I guess we've dried on ideas Ann, so thank you very much for your searches on my behalf. I didn't expect much response to this conundrum so was happy to hear from you. Thank you very much.
p.s. could you just let me know which census the Esther Farrell and O'Connells was.

they are all 1881 - which I have put at the top of the entry

Ann X

Thank you Ann. Clearly then, not the right person if son was born in 1842. That Esther would have only been 10 years of age at that time. The search goes on!

Is Robert Farrell b.1845 Co Mayo related? from rootsireland

Hi Pam. how exciting-could be! The reason I say this is because I recently found on William's (born 1842) death certificate i.e. my great grandfather, son of Lewis and Esther which included the name of the informant. This was one Emma Fairclough who was a married niece, daughter of Fergus Farrell born in 1836 in Ireland (no County specified). I found Emma Faircloughs name on two other Genes trees and sent message but one didn't reply and the other hasn't opened the message as yet-it's been a while now. Since Farrell isn't a typical surname for County Mayo (mainly Longford ), Robert could be a brother, so will pay my 5 euros and check it out. Am very grateful for the information and to you for you taking the time to search on my behalf. Thank you so much.

Euros paid and bingo! Well done super sleuth! Robert has the same parents. Interestingly though, on Roberts details, mother is recorded as Ellen not Esther-possibly poor handwriting so not sure which is her name. Still confused though as to why I'm not able to trace Lewis and Esther/Ellen or the brother Fergus born 1836. Once again, thank you soooo much Pam. I realise that there's been a delay between your message and my reply, so hope that you see this.

Hi Lynn, looking at irishroots again.
Looks like Lewis and Ellen married in Co. Meath 1829/30 had several children (Possibles - Mary, James, Richard, Lewis) then moved to Co. Mayo (Children: William and Robert. Possibly visited Meath and had Philip.) The dates are in sequence from Mary (1831) through to Robert.

Another possible child from 1901 census Martin.

1901 irish census

Farrell Ellen 87 Female Mother (of Martin) RC Co.Mayo

Unfortunately Ellen is not found on 1911 census.

You are a star Pam. How come I can't find anything on irishroots??The only Ellen that I found was married in 1829 in County Meath, but not to Lewis Farrell. Am now hoping that I'm barking up the right tree (can one say that!?) as I need to find a link with Fergus Farrell born 1836 since his daughter is recorded as niece on William's (born1841) death certificate dated 1903. Thank you so much for all your help.

Hi Lynn

What do you think?
Church Marriage Ferral Luis 1835 Co. Mayo
Church Marriage Bellew Ester 1835 Co. Mayo

Therefore, last post would be incorrect.

Only Robert and William showing as children.

Now for Fergus.

Hi Pam, don't know what to say other than you are unbelievable!!! How do you do this? Could well be, as I know with Irish searches you're advised that spellings change. Without Fergus though, I can't be sure that these are the correct parents. Will keep digging. Thank you so very much AGAIN.

Link Emma Fairclough to Fergus Farrell

1971 english census from FMP (Whoops spot the mistake 1871 census)
>>>>>FARRELL, Fergus Head M 36 1835 Ireland
FARRELL, Sarah Wife F 37 1834 Lancashire
FARRELL, Alice Daughter F 11 1860 Lancashire
FARRELL, Mary A Daughter F 9 1862 Lancashire
FARRELL, Ruth Daughter F 8 1863 Lancashire
FARRELL, Levi Son M 6 1865 Lancashire
>>>>>FARRELL, Emma Daughter F 1 1870 Lancashire
RG number: RG10 Piece: 3881 Folio: 10 Page: 14

Registration District: Wigan Sub District: Standish Enumeration District: 1 Ecclesiastical Parish:

Civil Parish: Standish Municipal Borough:
Address: High Street, Standish County: Lancashire

1891 census from FMP
Person: FARRELL, Fergus
Address: 16, Bondsall Street, Livesey, Blackburn

Emma's marriage from Freebmd
Marriages Jun 1890 (>99%)
FAIRCLOUGH John Thomas Blackburn 8e 664
FARRELL Emma Blackburn 8e 664

Fergus' marriage from Lancsopc
Marriage: 6 Jul 1856 All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Fergis Farrell - 20 Collier Bachelor of Scholes
Sarah Worthington - (X), 20 Spinster of Scholes
Bride's Father: Edward Worthington, Labourer
Witness: Robert Morris; Julia Worthington, (X)
Married by Banns by: Charles H.Newbold Clerk in Orders
Notes: [Groom signed 'Fergis Farrel']
Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 179, Entry 357
Source: LDS Film 1885697

Fergus' death from FMP
Name: FARRELL, Fergus
Registration District: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Year of Registration: 1901
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
Age at death: 64
Volume No: 8C
Page No: 44

You can find census info for Fergus on Familysearch for 1861, 1881 and 1901.

The information above gives you the link from Emma Fairclough to Fergus Farrell and you have the link from Emma to William.

Good hunting.

Pam

Thank you Pam, had seen the census info and am confident of link between Emma and William but can't establish Fergus link with the William in Ireland. It's so frustrating!! Have tried the Fergis spelling on Roots too and still nothing. p.s as an aside, I was informed some time ago that Fergus died by falling into a canal and I know from his death certificate that poor William died of exhaustion in the Wigan Union Workhouse. What a happy family history!! I may be wise not to delve any further!!!! Once again, thank you so much for the help you've given me and the time taken in doing so. It's very much appreciated. Lynn

Since Fergus died by accident, information should be in the local newspaper. That would be a good place to look. You never know there might be an obituary for him naming relatives. Pam

Never even considered that, thanks Pam. Am just hoping that I haven't inherited the unlucky gene!