08-04-2006, 06:06 PM
A suggestion for the PHALEN researcher from Toronto.Pperhaps he might find REAL connections in Kilkenny by looking at the church records; these are the ONLY records to tie persons together in family groups.
The LDS has records for the RC parish of Rathbeagh, Lisdowney Civil Parish 1817-1881 on film #926199. I found some BLANCHFIELD-PHELAN baptisms there: Richard, Michael, Martin, and Margaret.
I wrote down this reference to a Daniel Phelan:
Baptism in Aireguar 27 Aug. 1818 of Mary Phelan, daughter of Daniel Phelan and Bridget Purcell. Godparents: John Sutton and Catherine Maher. Priest: Richard Butler.
There may have been others. Good luck!
The LDS has records for the RC parish of Rathbeagh, Lisdowney Civil Parish 1817-1881 on film #926199. I found some BLANCHFIELD-PHELAN baptisms there: Richard, Michael, Martin, and Margaret.
I wrote down this reference to a Daniel Phelan:
Baptism in Aireguar 27 Aug. 1818 of Mary Phelan, daughter of Daniel Phelan and Bridget Purcell. Godparents: John Sutton and Catherine Maher. Priest: Richard Butler.
There may have been others. Good luck!