Mary was born on 13th of December, 1894 and her mother was Catherine Barry. According to the birth registration, Catherine’s maiden name was Sullivan and Mary’s father was Patrick Barry. However, her baptism registration makes clear that Catherine was unmarried and the baby’s father is not named. Patrick Barry was, in fact, Catherine’s father and Catherine’s maiden name was Barry.
Births in the District of Newport
in the County of Monmouth
No: 190
When Born: Thirteenth December 1894, 3 Toombs Court, Newport
Name, if any: Mary
Name and Surname of Father: Patrick Barry
Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: Catherine Barry formerly Sullivan
Rank or Profession of Father: Wharf Labourer
Signature, Description and Resident of Informant: C. Barry, mother, 3 Toombs Court
When Registered: Twenty First January 1895
Signature of Registrar: N. Baker
Mary Barry Baptism Record
Born 13/12/1894 & Baptised 23/12/1894 – Maria Barry daughter of Catherine Barry (nee … ) by me Michael Butler
Godfather Cornelius Sullivan, Godmother Hanna (Honora?) Sullivan
Gwent Archives.
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