KILPATRICK CAITHNESS.....

[jaybird]

I wasn't convinced that Joseph belonged to my Bernard and Mary. Joseph lists on his marriage certificate his mother's maiden name as Clynch. However found what I think is proof that he belongs in the family and that Clynch and Lynch must be interchangable. The informant for the birth record for Joseph and Jessie's son John, born 12 March 1899 is named as his aunt Mary Flaherty. I have Mary Flaherty in my family tree so now I have that link.

I found a map of Meath. On one of the census one of the children was listed as being born in Castletown. Well this map shows a parish in Meath called Castletown-Kilpatrick and is very close to Navan. So maybe the census taker just thought it was Kilpatrick Scotland.

But now at least I am convinced that Joseph belongs in my tree.

Jay

[jaybird]

Just because I have a stubborn streak

You'll find a death for Patrick in another county at a nice old age outliving his wife....but his first name got indexed as Partick.
Best wishes
Jean

Dear Jean
Thank you for the clue that Patrick's name was misspelled. I found it under Partick like you said.

Thanks again
Jay

[JustJean]

Hi Jay

Good news then! Glad you found a link to another family member that tipped the scales! Also good to hear you found Patrick/Partick with ease. I think sometimes those indexers just like to test us

Hope you have much continued success with your searches.

Best wishes
Jean

[kinsearcher]

For what its worth, I have a copy of a 1610 - 11 map of Caithness by John Speed. If anyone wants a copy please let me know.