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My paternal Grandfather was born Riley although he was brought up using the name of his stepfather who was called McCooey ( I hope I've spelled the name correctly)He used the name all of his life and it wasnt until he actually married my grandmother that he used the name of Riley. My grandmother was born in Ireland (Drogheda) but I don't think my grandfather was. They were both raised in the St. Helens district in Lancashire (Merseyside)I would like to hear from anyone with the surname McCooey who originates from Lancashire - St. Helens in particular. I dont even know whether my Grandfather had brothers or sisters.

Hi Susan,
I am trying to look up info on my late mother's ancestors. She always insisted that her father, Peter Riley was from Drogheda and owned a shoe repair shop on St peter street, however, i have not been able to locate him there, all i have is evidence that he was born and married in Preston and his father was born in Liverpool! She must have got the information, being in so much detail, from somewhere. I just wondered if your grandfather could also be part of the same family? By the way, my Mother's name was Susan Riley!
Dave

dave this post is 16 yrs old so susan may not see your answer click on her name send a message when was your mother born

Peter J Reilly
Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958

birth: July 1957 / September 1957 Drogheda, Ireland
mother: Mcmahon

Peter Reilly
Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958

birth: April 1944 / June 1944 Drogheda, Ireland
mother: Flanagan

Your parents, Dave?

Marriages Mar 1968 (>99%)

POWELL DAVID K RILEY BIRKENHEAD 10A 163
RILEY SUSAN A POWELL BIRKENHEAD 10A 163


What documentation do you have for your mother?

was susan's mother's name ellis

Any connection here?

Marriages Dec 1902
McCooey Lawrence Prescot 8b 1219
Riley Ellen Prescot 8b 1219

Dea x

Ellen was married before:

Marriages Jun 1899
Riley Patrick Prescot 8b 1270
Roddy Ellen Prescot 8b 1270

Dea x