March 10, 2004:

Hello,

I saw your name on the Bytown or Bust Web site regarding Irish genealogy in the Ottawa Valley.

I am researching Patrick McDermott, son of Michael McDermott and Mary Walsh, who was 
born around 1852 in Fitzroy Township.

By any chancce, would you happen to know where Patrick was baptized and where his parents were born?

Regards,
Conrad Tittley
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Hi Conrad:

Here's the marriage record for Michael McDermott and Mary Walsh:

McDermott, Michael
son of McDermott, Michael and McCarthy, Margaret of County Galway, Ireland
married on 8/23/1846
Walsh, Mary
daughter of Walsh, Thomas & Walsh, Mary  of Co Mayo, Ireland / residing at
the Chats Falls ... Fitzroy Harbour,
at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Huntley Township

St. Michael's at Huntley was the church used by the folks from Fitzroy until
they built their own church around 1850. Patrick is probably
baptized in the newer church. at Fitzroy Harbour. I think it's also called
St. Michael's.

Do you mind if I set up a new web page on my site with this information and
your e-mail address for other researchers? 
... Al
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From Ellen Paul's records of Notre Dame Cathedral:
(Unfortunately, names of parents are not recorded in this case)
26 May 1850
Baptism of Patrick Kearn McDermott of Bytown, born 24 May
Witnesses: Archibald McMullin & Mary McDermott