Hi, I have been attempting to find family connections to Mathew Ruane abt.1835 Co Galway for many years, with no success.
The info. I have so far is as follows:
- Ireland Griffith's Valuation lists a Matthew Ruane at Killeenen,Tallowroe, Galway 1855.
- Ireland Griffith's Valuation lists a Matthias Ruane at Ballynastuckaun, Galway 1857.
- Immigration records to Australia in 1863 record him as Mathew Rowan from Athenry Co. Galway, father Mathew, mother Mary.
- Marriage record has his christian name recorded as Mathias to Maria Cawley abt1845 Ballymote Co. Sligo.
- Tombstone indicates he was a Native of Co Galway b.1835.
- Birth records of his early children spell the surname Rouane.
- Their children are named Joseph, John,Agnes, Maria,Stephen, Annie, Teresa,William ,Mary, Josephine, Arthur, Charles, Rebecca,Mathias (Matthew)
If anyone out there thinks their Ruane's may have a connection to Mathew I would be happy to hear from you. Regards Julie