There is an entry in the parish records of St Mary’s, Newport for William’s baptism. Translated from Latin, it reads
| Born: 1/5/18631 |
| Baptised: 1/5/1863 |
| Guiliemus Connors |
| Son of: Patricus and Margarita Connors nee McKenzie2 |
| Godfather: Dionisus Daisy |
| Godmother: Catherina Power |
Gwent Records Office
The civil registration of the birth reads:
| 1863. Births in the District of Newport in the County of Monmouth |
| No: 494 |
| When Born: Twenty Third May 1863.1 10 Castle Street, Newport, St Woolas |
| Name, if any: William |
| Sex: Boy |
| Name and Surname of Father: Patrick Connor |
| Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: Margaret Connor, formerly MackNulthy2 |
| Rank or Profession of Father: Wharf Labourer |
| Signature, Description and Resident of Informant: Patrick Connor, Father, 10 Castle Street, Newport |
| When Registered: Fourth July, 1863 |
| Signature of Registrar: ?? Hardie, Deputy Registrar |
1 As is often the case, a later birth date is shown on the civil birth record than on the Baptism, possibly related to the delay in registering the birth. It seems certain that the date in the Baptism record is correct.
2 There is also discrepancy between the two documents relating to the mother’s maiden name. The name McNulty also appears elsewhere and is assumed to be correct.
Below is a modern map showing Castle Street.
sullivansetc.com 