Corcorans documented as being born in County Roscommon, Ireland in the 1861 Lancashire County, England Census Records
Documentation of the County of Birth in Ireland was fairly uncommon in the earlier years of the England Census records but was noted on occasion and increased after the 1851 census. This is a work in progress that I will add to over time.
These records are in no means complete. as I have not had time to go through the individual districts of Lancashire County at this point. I've noticed that on many occasions a Townland was given in these records (such as Castlebar, Ireland). This record would not show up on a search of Brennans born in Mayo, Ireland even though Castlebar is in County Mayo. I have also seen many individuals give their Roman Catholic Parish as a place of birth in Ireland. Athalone, a Catholic Parish in County Roscommon wouldn't show up in a search of those living in England born in County Roscommon either. These factors and the incorrect interpretation of the census taker's handwriting pose serious challenges to this search. Betsy Brannan was listed as being born in Ancommon, Ireland; however, a quick look at the record showed her place of birth clearly as Roscommon, Ireland. As I get time I will go through the districts of the England Counties that have the greatest concentrations of County Mayo born immigrants and add to these records.
I have inclued a census record for the surname "Corker" below because it is similar to Corcoran and I have noticed that many census takers (as well as priests) spell names phonetically.
| Address | Name | Age | Born | Occupation | Marital Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Market Place | Corcoran, Bridget, Head (she has a boarder staying with her John Corcoran, age 68 widow who was b in Co Mayo. | 38 | Coly (sic), of Roscommon, Strokes (probably Strokestown Roman Catholic Parish) | Cotton Factory Hand | W |
| 128 7th Oriel St?, Liverpool, Howard Street District 11e | Corcoran, Patrick, Lodger staying with Savage family from Co Waterford, IR | 24 | Roscommon, Ireland | Dock Labourer | U |
| 128 7th Oriel St? Liverpool, Howard St District 11e | Corcoran, Thomas, Lodger staying with Savage family from Co Waterford, IR | 18 | Roscommon, Ireland | Dock Labourer | U |
| 153 Cotton Street, Newton Heath, District 7 | Corcoran, Thomas, Head | 28 | Roscommon, Ireland | Cotton Dyer | M |
| 153 Cotton Street | Corcoran, Margaret, Wife | 28 | Roscommon, Ireland | Cotton Mill Hand | M |
| 153 Cotton Street | Corcoran, Mary J, Daughter | 8 | Newton Heath, Lancashire, England | ||
| 153 Cotton Street | Corcoran, Patrick, Son | 7 | Newton Heath, Lancashire, England | ||
| 153 Cotton Street | Corcoran, John, Son | 4 | Newton Heath, Lancashire, England | ||
| 153 Cotton Street | Corcoran, James, Son | 2 | Newton Heath, Lancashire, England | ||
| 153 Cotton Street | Crum, Elnor, Mother-in-law | 56 | Roscommon, Ireland | ||
| 153 Cotton Street | Corcoran, Mary Anne, Daughter | 3 mos | Newton Heath, Lancashire, England | ||
| 76 Shore St, Manchester, Ancoats, District 40 | Corker, Ann, Lodger staying with Murphy Family from Co Cork | 26 | Roscommon, Ireland | Spinner | M |
compiled from Ancestry.com 1861 England Census database on-line Provo, UT, USA; Ancestry.com operations, Inc 2005.