Post by polly on Feb 24, 2008 16:59:16 GMT -5
Hi there - I am researching my family name Begley. My father was John Richmond Begley, as was his father; my great grandfather was also John Begley, born 1856 and died 1931. On his marriage certificate in 1874 (m.Elizabeth Hunt in St Helens), it said his father was Thomas Bagley, deceased, born Ireland. I can't find any other mention of Thomas anywhere, and feel absolutely stuck. I have found an Ann Bagley, widow, born Ireland, living next door to John Begley in 1901 census, aged 66 years; I take it she could be Thomas Bagley's wife. How could I find out whereabouts in Ireland Thomas and Ann came from? I've found lots of Begleys in St Helens, born Ireland, but not Thomas; they could be his siblings/cousins. I have a theory that the middle name Richmond could be Ann Bagley's maiden name but it doesn't sound like an Irish name. Any help gratefully received! Thanks, Polly