Ransford/Rainsfords-Tipperary/Limerick-Canada
I am researching my family tree and have hit a brick wall.My great grandfather was Mortimer Ransford who stated on 1901 census of Ireland that he came originally from Tipperary.Griffiths Valuation of 1850 shows 4 Rainsford householders in Tipp. and they were all in Ballinahinch.A further check of The Tithes Allotment Books of 1829 show only 1 Rainsford family in Ballinahinch.Parish records back to 1835 do not show a Mortimer even though he was 65 when he died in 1906.
My grandfather William emigrated in 1906 but cannot find to where .Family are certain he worked in a hotel in Canada for a time ,however,he lived in East 43rd.St NY from 1908-1916 and had 4 children baptised in St.Agnes's Church there.
he returned to Ireland in 1916
My grandfather had sisters,Bridget born about 1865,Mary about 1867,Ellen about 1869 and John who also emigtrated was born about 1871.There are no record of any of above being born in Ireland
Any information on above would be greatly appreciated
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Thanks