Genealogy Chat

More likely to find in Overseas/Army section of 1837 (and most barracks did have their own chaplain), than in any Irish records. Best of luck anyway. Wendy

Yes, I know who his parents were: Thomas Mitchell, c1812 Sheffield & Ann (Unknown), c1821 Carlisle. They probably married c1841 Carlisle, before Thomas Snr was posted to the Irish Midlands, where Thomas Jnr was born. The family later settled in Birmingham. Thomas Jnr appears in the English census 1851-1901 & his given age points to 1844 consistently.

There are 3 males born with that name, in Kildare. 1)1840, 2)1851, and 3) 1853. Do you have a clue as to his parents names? One of these married Anne Murray in 1878.

I read somewhere that many Irish records were lost forever due to a fire which destroy a public record office in Dublin 100 or so years ago. However, I can't remember which type of records were lost - probably a quick search on google would find all the details. Regards, Andy. www.familytreediscovery.net

Thanks.

Irish birth certs didn't start until 1864. Baptism would be in the relevant parish - unless the barracks had their own chaplain. Irish ancestry isn't very well served on the internet, but you could start with www.familysearch.org If you put Irish into the searchbox on this message board you'll find lots of other threads, which may be of help to you. good luck nell

I have a GGF, Thomas Mitchell, who was born c1844 Kildare Ireland, son of a farrier in 4th Dragoon Guards (presumably serving there). I have no idea how I might go about finding a record of his birth or christening. Any suggestions/advice most welcome.