Connaught - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Gilgannons anywhere?

John_Gilgannon — 30 Sep 2006 3:29:15 GMT

Dear Sir/Madam,
I have never met a Gilgannon who was not a blood relative decended from Thomas and Ann Gilgannon, who emigrated to Prescot, Lancashire, UK in the mid to late 1800s.

My parents are old now and so we are trying to trace our family tree before the knowledge of our roots is lost.

I would appreciate ANY contact from anyone with knowledge of the Gilgannon family name and/or where they are from.

Yours hopefully,
John Luke Gilgannon

re- thomas muldowney

isleofjoy — 9 Sep 2008 8:02:21 GMT

i am researching my family tree and i need to know where thomas muldowney was in 1861?i know his wife was margaret gill,and they had a baby mary ann,born in 1859 in manchester,thomas was a jobbing tailor,according to mary ann's birth certificate,margaret and mary ann show up on the 1861 census,at 55 gun st ancoats manchester,at margarets parents house but thomas does not?in 1859 they lived in cotton st ancoats,after 1861 i can't find them anywhere?so they could have gone back to ireland?or america?i am also looking for margarets brother patrick?who also disappears after 1861.can anyone help me.

Travelling Muscians, Bazaars, Showbands of Connaught 1910 onwards

jackie0051 — 22 Apr 2008 12:39:15 GMT

Looking for details of The Connaught Bazaar, Concert Company and Showmen who travelled through Ireland 1910 onwards.
Originally a troupe of variety artists.
Once owned a dancehall in Co.Meath.
Particulary interested in Brennan, Harden and Pool names.
Any info would be of enormous help.
Regards Jackie
jackie005@btclick.com

McHugo Family County Galway

irishmother100 — 11 Apr 2008 2:42:53 GMT

I have been searching for the birth place of my great grandfather Thomas McHugo. After consulting the East Galway Family History Center in Woodford and finding no record of him or his brother Lawrence I decided to check out the Western part of Galway. Thomas was born in 1825 in County Galway he left for the US in 1845. He settled in Minnesota after 7 years. His brother Lawrence came to the US with his wife Anne and children Patrick and Mary in 1852 and settled in Minnesota as well. There is some evidence that there were McHugo families in the Connaught. Could my Thomas have come from there?

LYNCH - Thomas Lynch of Galway County, Ireland.

darthmiller — 24 Jul 2007 4:48:47 GMT

LYNCH - Thomas Lynch of Galway County, Ireland.

Seeking information re Thonas Lynch and his ancestors.

Petition - Westmoreland County Court of Virginia, April 29, 1713.
Nicholas French set forth that Thomas Lynch, father of Francis Lynch (deceased), was the father of Mary Cisely (sp)
and Ellenor (sp) Lynch, sisters of Francis Lynch, all of the kingdom of Ireland.

Document - Westmoreland County Court of Virginia, September, 1718.
Jasper Joyes of Galway, merchant, Martin Lynch FitzAndrew of the same, merchant, Thomas LynchFitzAndrew
of the same, merchant, Richard JoyceFitzWilliam of the same, goldsmith, and James Lynch FitzMarcus deposed
they knew Thomas Lynch, late of Gallway, deceased, who was by way of distinction called black Thomas Lynch.
They believed that Thomas Lynch lived for many years near Dunmore in the county of Galway and had issue two
sons Francis Lynch, late of Virginia, merchant, deceased, and Stephen Lynch, who were brothers of the whole blood.

Thomas Lynch may have lived in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1705.

Darth Miller lynchfamilyire@aol.com

Looking for info on Andrew Dunlevy of Ballyglass---had a son...

TerryDunlevy — 31 Mar 2008 4:37:38 GMT

...Edward Dunlevy in June 1864 (my grandfather).

Andrew's wife was the former Mary Neary.

Relatives in the Sligo area called Siberry

fiona — 7 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Our family come from Sligo and they have the unusual name of Siberry. I would love to heare from any other Siberry.

DIAMOND in MAYO query

Terry Smith — 23 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

am trying to trace my fathers (Joseph Diamond) ancestors from Co Mayo in Ireland.
I have managed to trace back as far as 1878 - I have the birth certificate of my grandfather dated 7th August 1878 and his place of birth as Muckroe. On the birth certificate his name is spelt James DIMOND (and not DIAMOND - as we spell it - possibly an error, as my great-grandmother could not read or write).
The birth was registered in the district of Foxford, in the superintendent Registrars District of Swinford, Co Mayo. James's mother (my great grandmother) is shown as Bridget Dimond, and his father (my great grandfather) as John Dimond - as I say the spelling may be either Dimond or Diamond.
According to my father, John's parents (my Great-great grandparents) were William Diamond and Nancy Diamond (nee Deacy) - who married in October 1829. They had two sons John my great grandfather (above) who married Bridget (nee Naughton) and James who never married.

I have been unable to find John and Bridget's marriage, or John's birth certificate (I don't know the date of his birth). If you know of any way I could find this information I would be really grateful - as I seem to have hit a brick wall at the moment.
Many thanks for any help you can give.

Muldowney

LindaRobinson64 — 9 Feb 2002 3:22:41 GMT

Seeking Muldowneys, who especially had family in Mayo in the 1840's. Have large amount of Muldowney information. Would like to hear from any Muldowneys world wide.

Looing for ancesters

Julianna Leighton — 24 Sep 2001 5:01:59 GMT

I am looking for any information on my grandfather Ellsworth Sherbeck Leighton. His fathers name was Roy Ellis Leighton born December 31, 1886 and died January 1966. His mothers name was Gracy Sherbeck. They were from New Market, Iowa. I am also looking for information on the Sherbeck side of the family as well. Please contact me with any information you may have by email. Thanks.

Connaughton/Magee,Ardcarn,Boyle,Roscommon

ivegotsweets1 — 13 Feb 2005 1:20:32 GMT

Looking to try and find anyone who can connect to a Patrick Connaughton c1818 Boyle,he married Catherine Mcgee 28th Aug 1845 in Ardcarn,Boyle,Rosc..Can any one trace thier Connaughtons/Mcgees back this far and to this place???All replies gratefully recieved..Kind Regards..Kevin Connaughton

Ancestors for Patrick McNeil (any Spelling)

Andrew_Gipe — 22 Jul 2008 11:50:53 GMT

My GGG-Grandfather if One "Patrick McNeil", Married to one "Elizabeth Cummins" at the Strokestown, Co. Roscommon around or before 1867, when there First son (James) is born. The ancestral property is call Corbohill (part of Stroketown).

I Have all of his descendents in my direct line, but have not had much luck in his ancestors.

Some of his children, including a Son named Patrick Joseph McNeil (who married one Winifred Whitlow (also from Roscommon) in NY, NY USA in 1901) came to New York and New Jersey.

Any help would be appreciated. Feel free to email me or post here.

Cunnington Roscommon Ireland

hellolollie1 — 2 Jun 2007 11:42:41 GMT

Hi I have been trying to find any information on my grandfathers relatives. He was Harry Cunnington born 27 May 1897 in Holborn London. His parents were John Cunnington and Emma Smith. I really do not have much info about his side of the family and there is no one to ask. Any one with any links would be really helpful.
thanks

Burkholder's; Andrew, George, Margaret, and Lucinda, and Martha Thorpe

harveycliff — 27 Oct 2006 6:30:50 GMT

Looking for info on Andrew Jackson Burkholder born Nov. 1, 1822 in Pennsylvania and married Martha Thorp May 28, 1857 in Henry County, Illinois. Children; George born 1854, Margaret born 1865, and Lucinda born 1862 and any other children they may have had. The were the g.g.grandparents of my wife Patsy. I will share my info with you. Thanks in advance for any info sent to us.
Cliff and Patsy Harvey

JUDGE,Ireland to Newfoundland before 1837.

WARDGREENE — 14 Feb 2007 2:51:25 GMT

If you know of ANY man(or family) named JUDGE(or Breheny,same thing in Gaelic),who moved from Ireland to Newfoundland before 1837,it is about 98% certain you just found my ancestor.(It is always possible they moved first to England or elsewhere,so settling in Nfld. is the main query).Most likely were from Sligo(according to an older relative),Mayo,Roscommon,etc. Could have arrived in later 1700s,just that I can find records in 1837.
Standard names over past 200 years have been Peter Joseph Judge,Joseph Peter, Francis Joseph,William Patrick,and similar combinations,with Margaret for girls in all families,plus obviously the very common Irish names.
If your family(in Ireland or elsewhere) traditionally has these names as standard over 200 years or more,please contact me. Almost all Judges in Nfld. over past 200 years are related.I have so far compiled 68 pages on them and happy to exchange information. Thanks.Ward.wardgreene@hotmail.com

Tom Brennan and daughter Lydia

jackie0051 — 22 Nov 2006 8:08:24 GMT

Looking for info re Tom Brennan and daughter Lydia.
Lydia was born 1909 in Kilkenny, she emigrated to America with younger sister Dora 1929.
Lydia's parents had separated by 1929 and in 1929 Tom was living in William St Raphoe.There were 4 children to this marriage. 3 girls and 1 boy. Possible the family had musical connections.The family moved around I have have links for them in Connacth, Galway, Sligo, Louth, Roscommon and Donegal.
Lydia's mother went on and re-married and had another 4 children but it is only the brennan side that I have interest in.
Does anyone have any knowledge of this family?
Regards Jackie.

Connacht Concert Company Ireland 1939

jackie0051 — 22 Nov 2006 7:59:55 GMT

Does anyone know where I might find the names of the members of this variety musical troupe?

John Harvey & family

harveycliff — 27 Oct 2006 6:21:33 GMT

Looking for any info on John and Julia Harvey. Julia arrived in U.S.A Sept. 25, 1851 on ship Guy Mannering with children Hugh, Thomas, Mary, and Patrick. I have not been able to find out when the husband ,John, arrived. They were in New Haven, Connecticut for a short time and then settled in Marshall County, Lacon, Illinois area. Other children born to them in Conn. and Illinois were Michael, John T., James, Anna, Bridget, and Julia. I am not sure on some of the childrens names. Any info on any of the above names would be greatly appreciated. I will share info that I have. Thanks in advance for any info you can give me.
Cliff Harvey

Help in locating Dillon and Cannaught or Connaught

Mary Pettyjohn — 13 May 2006 10:38:19 GMT

My gr-gr-grandparents immigrated to America from Ireland sometime in the 1850s. Their names were Michael Dillon ( abt 1834) and Mary (Cannaught or Connaught) Dillon (b abt 1834) I do not know from what area they immigrated from nor do I know if their surnames are spelled correctly. I have searched these names and several places such as Roscommon, Connaught have been mentioned. I do not know if my grandparents were married while still in Ireland or they meet and married in America. The first record I can find about them is the 1860 Federal Census for Louisville, KY. While there they had two children Cornellia (Nellie/Ellen) age 3 and John age 1 also living with them were a Mike Quinn and a Ann Quinn. They moved to the St. Louis, Missouri area after 1870. In the 1880 Census (there are two -- one in St. Clair County, IL and the other for St. Louis, MO) they had two cousins living with them -- Mike and Ellen Humphreys. Hoping some might recognize the names and dates.

Glennons of Cranlaghmore

jimmellonus — 28 Jul 2005 9:25:53 GMT

In researching my family, I have found the word Cranlaghmore. I believe it is a place, but I have been unable to find where it is located. Has anyone ever heard of it?

Andrew Murray and mary McNerey Family: Connaught->Canada->Michigan

tiggeratplay — 14 Oct 2006 3:42:12 GMT

Looking for links to the following family:
Descendants of Andrew Murray

1 Andrew MURRAY b: in Conaught, IRE
+Mary MCNEREY b: in IRE
2 Winnifred MURRAY b: Abt. 1847 in N IRE d: December 25, 1926 in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, CANADA
....+Edward MCGRATH b: Abt. 1831 in Brechen, Ontario, CANADA d: Abt. 1883 in Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA Father: Andrew Murray McGrath Mother: Mary McNerey
2 Andrew MURRAY
2 Elizabeth MURRAY

James Ryan born 1825 in Sligo area

Edward W. Ryan — 22 Aug 2006 7:33:56 GMT

Family members say that my G Grandfather, James Ryan, came from Sligo during the famine years to Brooklyn. I saw a posting in Ancestry.com that shows one James Ryan born in 1825 to William and Mary Ryan, but there are no details to substantiate. I have found him and his wife Catherine in the 1860 Brooklyn Census. Does anyone have a record of Ryan in the
Sligo area in 1825 to 1850? I would like to get a record of his Irish Family. Bill Ryan

Owens

LOwens6484 — 13 Sep 2003 11:01:49 GMT

Looking for the family of Thomas Owens, born 1876 Mayo,parents James Owens and Mary Canavan,he went to Scotland, also Agnes Canavan born Crossmolina, Mayo early 1870's went to New York.

Dooley /McIntyre Help wanted

FrankForrester72 — 3 May 2006 10:55:58 GMT

Hi,
I know it's a long shot, but I am carrying out research for a friend, into the Dooley family from Ireland. The only information I have is that they were William Dooley and Margaret McIntyre (parents) I am not sure if the parents ever married.

Children:
Margaret (born Ireland 4th July 1884) died 9th February 1928 Montréal Canada. Mary born 22nd October 1886 She died on November 4th 1978 Montreal Quebec. & William (Jr)circa 1898/9. I think he died in Liverpool aged 2

Sometime before 1893,the children were placed into the care of the Liverpool Catholic Children Protection Society and then sent to Canada, where they were put up for adoption. I have found a possible record of death for a Margaret McIntyre -McIntyre Margaret 32 Liverpool Sep qtr 8b 100 - .This is the only one registered in Liverpool.

Any help would be appreciated, such as birth record s of children especially. Unfortunately, I have no idea whereabouts in Ireland they came from. Mary's birth certificate was lost by her adoptive family in Canada

Thanking you in anticipation
Frank

Cootehall

nicademus65 — 11 Feb 2006 8:41:56 GMT

In what county is Cootehall located, please?

Surname MCILVANA and variations

Sara_Mallett — 26 Apr 2006 10:04:18 GMT

My great grandfather's death certificate indicates that his grandfather was born ln Ireland. Other than the family name of MCILVANA I have run into a stone wall.

My great grandfather died in Boston, Massachusetts March of 1910, s/o ........MCILVANA, (born Ireland) and Bessie WILLIAMS. as stated on death record.

Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Birmingham-O'Donnell Family in Ireland

Karen Mulikey — 28 Feb 2006 11:59:25 GMT

I am searching fo r information on my GGGgrandparents; Patrick Birmingham and Mary O'Donnell Birmingham. I have heard that she was from County Mayo but I am not sure of where he was from. Any information would be appreciated. I know they immigrated to the States sometime between 1842 and 1847. Karen

Bernard Canavan/Mary (May) Conway

fulleredna — 18 Oct 2004 11:30:57 GMT

I am looking for the family of Bernard Canvan(dob?)
He married Mary(May Conway dob: 1911.
They had 3 children:
Ann Canavan, dob: 3/1947, James Canavan, dob: 8/1943, and John Canavan,dob:?
Mary (May) Conway's parents were:John Conway(dob: ?, died 9/1955 in Townaghbrack, Co Sligo, Ireland and Annie Cryan, dob: 1882, died: 10/1957, Townaghbrack, Co Sligo, Ireland.

Annie Cryan Conway was my Grandmother Honoria Cryan Lydon's younger sister.
Contact me @ fuller_edna@yahoo.com

grandparents

pammy0203 — 25 Jan 2006 10:35:00 GMT

I would like to know how to fine out how to get more about them.This want I got,
Mary Granger and James Moore
Of, Diocese Of Tuam, Connaught Province, Ireland

Sheridan Family of Ballinrobe

RQuiltingMargie — 11 Apr 2002 3:14:30 GMT

Looking for information on my Grandfather James Henry Sheridan. He was Born on 3 Jan. 1866 in Ballinrobe, Mayo, Ireland. He came to America about 1884. He had a brother Patrick and a Brother Joseph. I can't find any information except a marriage licence and 1900 Census in PA. Please help me if you can. Thank you Margie

John Colbert m. Ann Dowell,

nancy colbert — 4 Nov 2005 9:14:31 GMT

looking for info on John Colbert m. to Ann Dowell, Diocese
of Elphin around 1795.

Nancy

William Hughes/Abigail Patterson

jcricket_1 — 14 Oct 2005 11:37:12 GMT

My great-great grandfather was born abt. 1798 in Connaught, Ireland according to the handwritten note by my grandmother on the back of the excellent photo I have of him. There is a matching photo of his wife, born in Armaugh. They were married in Girvan, Scotland, abt. 1832 or 1833. Their children, Mary Ann, a son who died in infancy, Abigail and Catherine were born in Girvan. They emigrated to Ontario, Canada, where Jane was born in Trowbridge. Any info would be most welcome.

Sincerely,
Jacqueline

Patrick J & Bridget (Burke) Murphy.........Toomore Parish - County Mayo

JGMurphy43 — 15 Aug 2004 4:18:36 GMT

Searching for any information on the following family members

Patrick J Murphy b: 03/13/1842 in County Mayo
Bridget Burke b: 11/25/1849 in England

Patrick's parents were John & Mary (Gallagher) Murphy, both of County Mayo, and his grandfather was John Murphy, also from County Mayo. John Murphy & Mary Gallagher were supposedly married on 04/22/1837 in Toomore Parish, Gallen Barony, County Mayo. They had six sons, Stephen, John (1838), Patrick (1842), Anthony (1844), Thomas (1845) & Michael (1851).

Patrick J Murphy immigrated to the US in December 1868 while his wife Bridget (Burke) Murphy remained behind in England until the birth of their first child, Michael Luke Murphy.

Port of departure was thought to have been from Liverpool & port of arrival in the US in unknown at this time.

Looking for any information of any kind on these family members, especially any type of church records (birth, baptism, marriage, etc...). Thought that maybe the location of the marriage of Patrick & Bridget (Toomore Parish) might be of some help. I am not familiar enough with the way the parishes are/were set up there in County Mayo at that time.

Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

John Cosgrove any info.

Margaret Thurston — 16 Aug 2005 10:12:56 GMT

Searcing for any info on my Gt gt Grand father John Cosgrove
in Ireland (possibly the West) but not sure, maybe Co Mayo. His occupation at one time was a Tailor his wifes surname was Brown

ancestry search

Margaret Thurston — 16 Aug 2005 10:00:10 GMT

Searching for descendents of or marriage of JOHN COSGROVE to ELLEN BROWN, possibly in the west of Ireland. Co Mayo? most likely pre or c 1830s John Cosgrove was a Tailor. any info much appreciated

CONN-RETURN

joannemartinez39 — 25 Jan 2005 3:42:10 GMT

HI CLIFF, MY NAME IS JOANNE CONORTON, SAW YOUR MESSAGE, THIS IS AS CLOSE TO CONN AS I GET. MY GRANDPARENTS ARE FROM ENGLAND JOHN LOFTUS THOMAS -WIFE ANNIE ELEANOR( MAIDEN NAME WILKINS) CONORTON. MY OTHER GRANDMOTHER I BELIVE IS FROM IRELAND GERTRUDE ( MAIDEN NAME SCOTT) MARRIED LLEWELLYN GAMBLE. IMIGRATED FROM ENGLAND TO CANADA. TYRING TO FIND MOR FAMILY IN IRELAND & ENGLAND. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU, JOANNE

GAVAN /GAVIN Ballina,Newport,Clew bay.

jgavan_1 — 2 Oct 2004 11:13:53 GMT

I am in the middle of writing a family history book on the Gavan/Gavin families from these places,I will be putting the entire book on the web when it is finished later this month and on the Newport history web site,I am interested in any families of Gavan/Gavins especially from the Ballina area and anyone related to the Gavans from Carrowbeg ,
Many Thanks,
RayGavan

CARPENTER (HUGH) b circa1820 TWICE MARRIED-2ND MARRIAGE TO Catherine BOYLAN @ Ballymchugh, Co Cavan. 3 children born TULLYSTOWN Poor Law Union of Cavan & Westmeath 1869/72

Lizzie — 10 Apr 2004 11:10:03 GMT

Seeking birthplace of my great grandfather HUGH born circa 1815/1825 and married twice( 2nd wife Catherine nee BOYLAN in Co Cavan 1867)
seems Hugh was NOT born in Cavan or Westmeath as records for these areas already searched. ANY INFO RE HUGH CARPENTER born elsewhere in Eire?at this time ( or his 1st marriage)- would be much appreciated
(NOTE: 3 children by 2nd wife Catherine Boylan- MARY/ ELLEN and my grandfather MICHAEL b. 1872 -d.1925 in Co MEATH.)

John Phillips (McPhillips McPhilbin) b.1874 Roscommon

kasha581 — 10 Oct 2004 5:05:56 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to find any information on my G-Grandfather John F. Phillips (possibly McPhillips) According to my grandfather's WWI draft card, he came from County Roscommon. He was born in 1854 and emigrated to England sometime before 1874. He married my G-Grandmother Susannah Marie Downs in Warrington, Cheshire, England in Dec 1874. From their marriage certificate, I found out his Father's name was Thomas, and she was the daughter of John Downs and I know her mother's name was Ann (Ray) Downs. Initially I had gotten some bad info placing John and Thomas's family in County Down but I now know for sure it was Roscommon. Can anyone possibly enlighten me further?

Thanks, Mike Phillips

James Lydon b. 1875 (Celine Latimer)

Christine_Lydon — 11 May 2005 11:16:22 GMT

Celine... contact me about James and Bridget Folliard. Researching the same family. Chris

PRIORs From County Leitrim, Ireland to Essex County Massachusetts

CLforbush — 26 Feb 2005 7:29:06 GMT

I would be interested to hear about any PRIORs, from Essex County Mass.
I have been trying to follow a line that immigrated over several years to the USA.
Most are all brothers & sisters who came between 1895 - 1920.
Children of Thomas b.1849 & Rose b.1856 `nee Flynn PRIOR
Mary b.01 Oct 1875
Patrick b.1878
Francis [Frank] b.Apr 1881
Thomas Joseph Prior b.20 Dec 1882
John Prior b.1885
Charles Prior b.1887
Katie Prior b.1889
Rose A. Prior b.1893
Anne Bella Prior b.1898

All Born Aghacashel, Co. Leitrim; Ireland
I have found immigration records for all the children, except Charles & Anne Bella.
Most were found in 1900 - 1930 Census living in Lynn or Beverley, Massachusetts.
Some are still with their parents in Ireland in the 1901 Irish census and later Immigrated. Living in
Townland Parish Barony County
Mullaghgarve Kiltubbrid Leitrim
There are several PRIOR families in Essex county Mass
Some were born there as early as the 1850s, listing their parents as being born in Ireland.
I would like more information to see if these groups are related.

Carole

searching for McManus family

Dawn Castell — 23 May 2004 11:13:12 GMT

I am interested in finding the origins of my three times great grandfather. If anyone knows of a Michael McManus who was born 'somewhere' in Connaught County and emmigrated to Canada in approximately 1815 - 1815, a message in return would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Dawn Castell

O'Molloy, Molloy

Chris — 24 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone shed some light on Captain Anthony O'Mulloy who died in 1603. He was the first of the O'Mulloys to settle in Connaught. Son William, to son Connor, to son Theobald to son Charles to his son John Mulloy who married a Miss Cooper of Coopers Hill Sligo. Thanks

Goheen Ancestors

Mary E. Goheen "Rusty" — 7 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I have reason to believe that the decendants from our family came from Ireland to America around 1700. A Thomas Goheen. I have been told by ancestors that we were originally French Huguenot and our original ancestor Thomas Goheen (French spelling Gohin or Gouin) left France early 1600's and came to Ireland with his wife Anne deRoy Goheen. I am looking for anyone that might have information in their family tree that would include these ancestors. As the story my uncle and father told me, two Irish brothers Thomas and either John (James) came as British soldiers around 1710 and settled in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. All information will be greatly appreciated. I have always believed that I was of Irish decent (I do have Irish on other sides of my family), but I would like to know if my surname is of some Irish origin. Thank you!

Michael McManus b 1806 d 1865?

Dawn Castell — 3 Dec 2004 4:42:05 GMT

Am looking for information about this man, my three times great grandfather who emigrated from Ireland sometime between 1810 and 1814, landing either somewhere in New York or the Canadian Maritimes. He settled either with his parents, or the Wasson's in Douro Township in Southern Ontario. If anyone has any info, it would be appreciated.

Sean & Kathleen[Neary] Smith

Robert P. Douglas — 16 Nov 2004 8:36:21 GMT

I search for Sean & Kathleen[Neary] Smith who live in Co. Meath. Formerly lived England. Kathleen has relatives in Galway.

Webber [Weber]/Watkins

mikewebber5526 — 30 Oct 2005 6:52:25 GMT

Several Webber researchers are extremely interested in tracing the lineage of Paul Webber [Weber] of Magdeburg, Germany. The information regarding Paul and his wife vary greatly – but a composite of the data we have is as follows: “Paul Webber, who was born at Magdeburg, Germany in the year 1556, immigrated from Magdeburg, Germany to Connought Province, Ireland in the year of 1595 and he lived at Connought, Ireland five years. Paul Webber married Miss Pearl Watkins of Connought in the year of 1598. Paul Webber immigrated from Connought, Ireland to Birmingham, England in the year 1600. He raised two sons in Birmingham, England, John Webber, born in the year of 1601, Samuel Webber born in the year of 1603. Paul Webber died in Birmingham, England in the year 1644. He was 84 (actually must have been 88) years old if the dates are correct.“ Tom Hoppel Webber’s letter has several different dates.

Sara McMahan/Ireland

jspene — 20 Oct 2004 7:13:23 GMT

Hello-

I am looking for information on my GG Grandmother Sara McMahan, it appears that she is from Ireland. That she was born in 1835, at the time of the census in 1880 indcates that she was widowed with one child Mollie McMahan 1871 yob - 1903 yod. Census place St. Louis Missouri.

I also have information from the LDS website about St. Louis enumeration as being second with the page number 659c
Film number t9-0728. This is all greek to me.

I have a photo of my GG grandmother Mollie with my Grandmother Volla if anyone is interested.

Thank you.

LYDON, JAMES 1825

celine latimer — 5 Oct 2004 5:47:32 GMT

SEEKING INFO. ON JAMES LYDON born about 1825 supposedly in county mayo. Wife was BRIDGETT FOLLIARD their one son THOMAS J. LYDON born 1847 came to US IN 1872 AND settled in Chicagol

duignan

bobdegnan17 — 9 Nov 2004 8:26:30 GMT

Looking for information on a Duignan family from the townland of Cuppanagh, in the parish of Killaraght in the Barony of Coolavin, County Sligo. The parents were Charles Duignan and Bridget Dwyer Duignan. The children were: Charles, Peter, and Pat, Catherine and Margaret. At times the name was spelled Dignan.
Thanks for any help.
Bob Degnan
West Chester, Pa

CONLEY or CONNELLY, Samuel

KarlaLangeLewis — 1 May 2006 12:46:02 GMT

Samuel CONLEY [b.abt 1847 OH] married Cyntha EMMONS or AMONS in 1873, in OH. Children: Jennie, Jimmie, Jessie T., Christopher H., Septimus. Seek info on Samuel & his family. Cyntha remarried in 1886 to Charles "Fred" MINGER. What happened to Samuel?

CONLEY, Elijah Moore - b. 1796

KarlaLangeLewis — 1 May 2006 12:46:02 GMT

Elijah Moore CONLEY marr. Nancy DOWNING [b.1798]. They married in Vermillion Co IN. Had 6-8 children; one was Elijah Perry CONLEY [b1841 Vermillion Co IN; d 1928 ILL]. Need info on their other children.

Glencarne, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Michael Feely — 29 Dec 2001 6:06:49 GMT

The Birth Certificate for my paternal Grandfather, William John Feely has the address of my Great Grandfather, Michael Feely, as Glencarne, Ballinasloe. I cannot locate any district within the Ballinasloe area that has the reference. Given that my Great Grandfathers Occupation was listed as 'servant' an assumption is that Glencarne may have been a private house.
Would anyone be able to shed light on this topic?

Surname Conn

cliffordconn — 18 Sep 2003 1:26:12 GMT

Any Surname Conn members out there? I would like to here from any Conn, especially in Ireland. please E Mail me. thanks, Cliff Conn

SHANBALLYMORE

Siobhan — 6 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors with these surnames in townland of Shanballymore or neighboring Gortnalea, Parish of Addergoole, Galway, early 19th century >.

HINNEGAN

debmart1998 — 8 Apr 2002 1:47:35 GMT

Seeking info on family of Micheal HINNEGAN of Connaught. Born about 1835. Parents were THOMAS HINNEGAN and Sarah. He immigrated to Ontario Canada with younger brother John Hinnegan and sister Mary Hinnegan.

looking for relatives

Erick537 — 31 Jul 2004 11:58:13 GMT

I am looking for the parents and other family for Standish Acres, born Jan. 1837 in the north of Ireland. Reportedly he was the youngest of twins. When a young man, Standish migrated to Canada where he met and married Matilda Caroline Barnaby from Quebec, Canada. Sometime around 1870 Standish and his family came to the United States and settled in Chicago, IL.

looking for parents of great-grandfather

Erick537 — 31 Jul 2004 11:58:13 GMT

I am looking for family/parents for my great grandfather Patrick Conaughton who was born in Ireland in 1840. He eventually made his way to England, marrying a widow, Sarah Ray Rolinson. She had four children and then she and Patrick had another three, Katherine, Mary and Thomas. The entire family came to the United States sometime in the early 1890's and setteled in Chicago, Ill.

DIMOND/DIAMOND - Searching for Anne Tracy Ward

Stephanie Trasoff — 19 Jun 2004 10:15:22 GMT

I would like to connect with Anne Tracy Ward, who posted to this board in 1998 re: her great great grandparents, Patrick and Bridget (Connelly) Dimond, of Galway. The email address for her no longer works and I have been unable to locate her. They are my GGGrandparents as well, making us third cousins. Any info about Anne, or about this Dimond family, would be most welcome.

Province of Connacht

jeanrice — 22 Jun 2001 5:38:41 GMT

IRELAND, which is only the approximate size of West Virginia in the United States, is made up of four provinces and thirty-two counties! The province of Ulster is divided into the Republic of Ireland with three counties and Northern Ireland with six.

1. PROVINCE OF CONNACHT: Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Mayo.

2. PROVINCE OF MUNSTER: Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford.

3. PROVINCE OF LEINSTER: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leix (Laois), Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow.

4. PROVINCE OF ULSTER:
- (Republic of Ireland): Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan.
- (Northern Ireland): Antrim, Armagh, Derry/Londonderry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone.

FIND RELATIVES RELATED TO DANUEL JOSEPH BREEN IRELAND

CATH BREEN — 25 Sep 2001 9:04:02 GMT

I an currently trying to trace relatives of my late father danny breen,had sister nelly,brothers,jo,??moved to england.

John Reynolds

lee — 25 May 2004 4:22:23 GMT

trying to find info on my grgr grandfather John Reynolds . He married Kate O'flaherty in Galway in 1866 had six kids 3 boys & 3 girls moved to Australia sometime in the late 1870's my great grandfather Albert was born in 1879 in Peelwood Australia would like to find any info or relos John Reynolds worked as a teacher in Aus & died in 1893 in Newtown Aus

Egan, Honorea (early 1800's in Roundstone area)

Terry McTaggart — 29 Mar 2004 5:28:41 GMT

Honorea (Honora) Egan wife of John McCullagh in the Roundstone area...early 1800's. 5 children: Francis(Frank) b: 1826, John (b: ca 1832?), Joseph (b: ca 1835 / d: 1885, Thomas and Alice. Thank you.

James Neary-Anna Ford Family

mn95bn — 22 Aug 2005 1:48:59 GMT

This is a new E-Mail address

Cork County Hare

luvctsalot — 17 Feb 2003 12:15:42 GMT

I am new to family history. My father was Casper Patrick Hare born in San Francisco CA in 1921, died in Orange County Ca in 1995. His mother was Josehphine O'manski. I know his relatives were from Cork County Ireland and am starting to trace back my family tree. My father was a Captain in the Marine Corps for a while in the early to late 60's, I think. Please let me know if anyone can relate to any of this.

Smith, Esther (Roundstone area)

Terry McTaggart — 29 Mar 2004 5:21:11 GMT

Esther Smith wife of Thomas McCullagh...son John. Time period of late 1700's to early 1800's. Thank you!

McCullagh (Roundstone area)

Terry McTaggart — 29 Mar 2004 5:14:52 GMT

Looking for McCullagh relatives in Roundstone area.

Webber -Watkins

mikewebber5526 — 30 Oct 2005 6:52:25 GMT

Am searching for any information regarding Paul Webber b. 1556 in Germany; moved to Connaught, Ireland and married Pearl Watkins there in 1598. They moved, in 1564, to and lived in Birmingham, Warwickshire. They had at least two sons, John b. 1593 and Son b. c1595 in Birmingham. John married Anne Carpinter August 7, 1623. I would be grateful gor any information regarding any of the above. Mike Webber

searching Ancestors

Glenn T Rogers — 23 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for original place in Ireland that Rogers came from .My information tells me of three marriages at Crossmolina.Madgey to Patrick Hamilton Sept.10,1815,Alica to
Joseph Polk Oct5,1809,John to Elizabeth Poey Sept,22,1805.
Fitzsimmons may have come from Armagh, Date unknown.
Would like to find some time of documentation to substantiate this.
Parks have no information on them

McLaughlin

lyndamorris12 — 23 Jun 2001 9:42:53 GMT

Searching for info regarding ancestors John McLaughlin and wife, Elizabeth Higgins. Listed in 1851 Quebec census with son John Jr. age 5. John Sr. had brother Terrence. Possibly fled famine for Canada circa 1847.

DEGNAN FAMILY,,,Ireland & England

Loretta Myrter — 5 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Researching the following ancestors:

PATRICK ALEXANDER & CATHERINE MEARES DUCKETT
PATRICK & ANN CASHIN DUCKETT
MICHAEL & MARY WHITE MEARES
JAMES DEGNAN
FRANCIS DEGNAN
FRANCIS & BRIDGET DUCKETT DEGNAN
JAMES & MARY DUCKETT WHITEMAN

Any help will be most appreciated.

Regards,

Loretta Myrter
U.S.A. myrt-1-2@penn,com

town & county name on grave stone

Acehero — 30 Jan 2004 10:12:40 GMT

I have been trying to determine where my GGG-GF was from. My grandmother had saved an old map of from the NY Sunday News, for March 15, 1964, that was titled "Erin's First Families". My grandmother had noted on it:
"Clark's & Corbett's - Grandmother Cannon's family from Tyrone.
Michael Cannon from Connaught.
Markey's from County Meade "Towns Land of Ervey"'

I found that the Markey notation she made from the inscription of the gravestone of Francis Markey, who is my Great-great-great grandfather (died 24 January 1859, age 75). The full inscription reads:

SACRED
To The Memory of
FRANCIS MARKEY
A Native Of The Parish of Ennaskeen
Towns Land of Ervey, County Meade
Ireland
Who Departed This Life January
24th, 1859, Aged 75 Years

Also His Beloved Wife
FANNY MARKEY
Who Died February the 23rd, 1859
In The 74th Year of Her Age
---------------------------------
Requiescant in Pace Amen
---------------------------------
Erected By Their Affectionate Sons
P. & J. MARKEY
---------------------------------

I've been able to locate Connaught as a county and Tyrone but I can't find any reference to Meade or Ervey and I didn't know if anyone knows of any place that might have changed the spelling of it's name. I just don't know where to go to research it. Of course it could also be how the family spelled it after they came over to the US from Ireland. I don't know if my GGGGF could read or write so perhaps it was how his children understood his pronunciation of the word Meath and whatever town "Ervey" might be.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Pat Wilson-Perkins

Location of Magilligan

cliff_conn — 21 Aug 2002 10:18:09 GMT

I have been doing my Conn genealogy and in the old papers found which belong to my Irish ancestors listed Magilligan, Londonderry. I have found Londonderry but need help finding Magilligan location in Ireland. Thanks for your help, Cliff Conn

Mary Dougan

Susan McQueenie — 20 Jan 2004 8:34:45 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for a Mary Dougan, I know nothing about her except she married a John McQueenie around 1870-1875.
They lived in Hamilton, Scotland.
I would be grateful for any help.
Susan

Galway,Tynagh, Monahan

KiltOne — 21 Dec 2001 4:15:52 GMT

I am looking for information about the family of Michael Monahan. He was married to Maria Burk or sometimes spelled Burke.His children were born in the 1860s.
They were Patrick Monahan, Michael Monahan who married a Bridget Larkin, Thomas Monahan, and a John Joseph Monahan.

Thomas was born in April of 1866.
I have references to Crannagh and Tynagh in family documents as well as Portumna, in Galway.

John Joseph Monahan came to USA in 1887 on board the Catalonia. He married Mary Josephine McDonnell on Nov,27 1895 in Brookeline, Massachusetts.Mary arrived aboard the Cythlonia in 1890.

Mary McDonnell was the daughter of John McDonnell and Catherine Carney. John Joseph died Sept. 22, 1940.He lived in Newton Massachusetts with Mary the majority of their lives.

Their children were Mary b 1896 d 1960, Joseph b 1898 d 1977,Kathryn Elizabeth b 1900 d 1974,Michael b 1903 d 1986, Francis G b 1907, Sarah Louise b 1908 d 1981 married to John Teeven, James b 1912 d 1993.

O'Fallon

j3nnlee — 16 Jan 2004 7:15:05 GMT

I'm searching for O'fallon's from Ireland that settled in arkansas. So far I have Andrew O'fallon (my ggggrandfather married to Mary jane Chester. I believe this is his 2nd wife they have 10 children. I was told he had 10 with his 1st wife also. my gggrandfather is John Martin O'fallon married to Mary Alice Murphy. my ggrandfather is Barney Martin O'fallon married to Effie Mae Lloyd. Any info. anyone can offer would be of great help. I also have some dates on these O'Fallon's if anyone is interested. thanks

Village of Tyrone

AJUDGE0080 — 28 Feb 2004 5:37:07 GMT

Tyrone Village--located in Ballindoreen-Drumacoo-(Gort)
cannot locate any info even tho it was there & listed...any info
plse..thanx..aj

cloonan,clunan,clunen in Clifden or Claddaghduff co. galway

bob — 10 Sep 2002 12:18:16 GMT

trying to find relatives or information on John Cloonan and Mary Maloy(b:1845) of Clifden or Claddaghduff. Mary came to U.S. in 1902 after Johns death to be with children. Children were; Patrick, William(b:1862), John(b:1865), Mary(1868), Bridget(1874) and Hugh(1875). Bridget came to U.S. with her mother and husband -Patrick Mongan. Any help is appreciated.
Bob

Burke and Lynch Rochdale

shelaghveronica — 30 Oct 2003 2:09:38 GMT

Mary Lynch married Thomas Burke in the late 1840's to early 1850's. They lived in Rochdale but I can't find a record of their marriage. Can anyone suggest what I might do next? The name of Burke is most often found in Connacht so I'm thinking that they maybe met and married in Ireland. Thanks for any help.

ireland harveys

cliffharvey93 — 5 Jul 2006 6:19:30 GMT

Looking for info on john harvey born in ireland about1820. married julia, believe her maiden name was dorsey. she was born about 1820. had sons thomas, harry, patrick, and there may be one named hugh, all born in ireland. do not know what part of ireland they lived. believe they moved to connecticut U.S.A.sometime in the 1840's.
they were my g.g.grandparents. any help would be appreciated.
thanks: cliff

Mary. K. O'Halloran- O'Callaghan, Limerick

nateice — 24 Sep 2003 10:20:46 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandmother Mary. K. O'Hallaran. She married a man called Patrick O'Callaghan and lived in Limerick in the 1920's. Mary gave birth to 5 children Patrick, Mary, Kathleen, Eileen and Bridie O'Callaghan. Mary died shortly after her last child which would have been approx 1925. The girls were brought up in the Good Shepperd Convent in Limerick and Patrick was brought up by his father who then remarried and had more children. If anyone has any information, please email: nateice@hotmail.com.

Many thanks

Natalie Lyons

Dempsey Surname Research

Dempsey Genealogical Exchange — 7 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

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Post your query using the comment portion of our guestbook.

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Dempsey Genealogical Exchange
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John and Patrick Kilkenny help needed please

PatrickKilkenny — 1 Apr 2002 9:32:59 GMT

I am searching for any information about my great great grandfather John Kilkenny and his father Patrick Kilkenny... John Kilkenny was born in Ireland in 1843/1845 his father is listed as Patrick Kilkenny I have no dates for Patrick but I am presuming he will have been born somwhere aroud the 1820's..
I also do not know John Kilkenny's mother all I know is that John Kilkenny came to england where he married Rose A Ghaghen they married in 1871..I was told that John came from Wexford but have undergone a search with Yola Farmstead and they told me they had no Kilkenny's for Wexford but that the Kilkenny name and Ghaghen surname were most common in the connaught area any help at all would be gratefully appreciated

regards Patrick Kilkenny

CONNULTY

luluandjohn — 16 Jun 2002 8:23:57 GMT

PLEASE HELP US FIND ANY RELATIVE .........PAST OR PRESENT NAMED CONNULTY................THANK YOU........
WE HAVE NOT FOUND EVEN ONE YET.......

Connaught

Admin — 5 Feb 2005 4:42:31 GMT

Connaught/Connacht comes from Conn Mor, English cousin of the native Irish O'Neill Clann who ruled the roost in 400AD
Don

Atyflyn, Galway

B_Hettwer — 15 Aug 2003 7:18:44 GMT

Hi All,

Does anyone know where the town of Atyflyn, County Galway, may be? My gggggrandfather was from there. I know because it is mentioned in my ggrandfather's will to leave his one decade rosary that came down to him from his ggrandfather John Kelly of Atyflyn, County Galway. It is in handwriting so maybe it's Atyblyn. I can't find any town like this.

Thanks,
Barbara
Oregon

WEBBER--HODGE

rschweikle8886 — 10 Jul 2003 1:22:09 GMT

WOULD ANYONE KNOW THE REAL DATE OF BIRTH FOR LUCY WEBBER WIFE OF THOMAS HODGE.

JUDGE--family

AJUDGE0080 — 28 Feb 2004 5:37:07 GMT

Dennis JUDGE dob 1815 family area Galway, an aunt IVA
bro. Thomas, James, Bernard..info of JUDGE family, plse
looking long time...aj bhreitheamhyahoo.com

Ballaghaderreen

woodnutbob1 — 5 Aug 2003 11:07:26 GMT

MY grandmother had always told us she was from Ballagharderreen County Mayo which is now in Roscommon does anyone have the date that Ballaghaderreen changed counties Thank you

Sligo - tighe's

cathy tighe — 13 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find the next generation back on our family tree. My ggg grandfather John Tighe was born in county sligo in June 23,1809. He immigrated with his mother Mary Watts(?) Tighe in 1830. They first went into Canada.His brothers may of included Charles, James, Watts, Kim, William, Edward.

His father's name may of been Linn.

Common Names were Edward, Charles, William, Margaret, Mary Ann, Jane, and Joseph. We believe that he was protestant. The 1940 census in Canada says he is of the Church of England. We also belive John Tighe (1809) was a "bitter orangeman"

looking for mahoney heritage, not sure were to start!!

erin marie harvey — 7 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Im just starting to search my roots and am not having much luck. Anyone with tips for how to go about doing this is asked to email me thanks in advance. ERIN

LUKE FLEMING

belleofcharleston1 — 18 Dec 2004 4:09:16 GMT

I am looking for the family of Luke Fleming, do not have any idea where in Ireland he was from. He married Sarah (Wood???) of England. They married before coming to US. Catherine born in England about 1865; Other children all born in West Virginia or Maryland; James, Augustine, Thomas and Ann;

Finnerans of Roscommon,Henegans of Sligo

Michele Williams — 19 Jul 2003 12:47:50 GMT

Looking for info on the Finnerans of Roscommon Co., Townland of Kellybrook, and Parish of Killinvoy.
Also Henegans of Kilmackshalgan (?) Co. Sligo.

Diamond, O'Brien - Philadelphia

cdorval — 6 Aug 2003 4:57:48 GMT

Looking for info re my grandfather's family. I have hit a brick wall and hoping for some help.
My grandfather, Frederick Diamond, was born in 1888. His parents were Francis, also known as Harry, Diamond and Katherine O'Brien. I do not know where Francis was from but I believe Katherine was from County Cork.
Any info please and greatly appreciated.
Christine

John Murphy/Mary Molsyn

nels4062 — 4 May 2003 2:24:10 GMT

I am looking for information about a John Murphy who was born in Ireland about 1782. He married a Mary Molsyn in Ireland about 1807. John died at sea during voyage in about 1812. Mary then lived in Nova Scotia with their 2 sons, Arthur and John.

Looking for the Tray family from Ireland

BJones0209 — 30 Apr 2003 1:54:33 GMT

I'm looking for info on Alexander "Sandy" Tray who came from Ireland sometime around the mid 1800's. He settled in Port Carbon, Pa (Schuylkill County). His wife was Johanna Revel. I was told that the Tray name came either from the Galway or Cork counties. I was also told that the Tray name was shorten when they came to America. If anyone knows anything about these two names please email me. Thanks for any help you can give me in this matter.
Thank You
Bryan Jones

BREEN surname

CaroleLannom13 — 31 Mar 2002 4:51:57 GMT

Searching for siblings, information on my gg-grandfather,
JOHN BREEN b. 8/16/1838. His parents were DAVID BREEN and
MARGARET CONNOR. John Breen married ELLEN M. LOGAN b. 2/5/1828. Ellen's parents were BERNARD LOGAN and MARY CAIN.
John Breen and Ellen immigrated to the USA and settled in
OH. They had five children: DANIEL J.; HENRY E.; JOHN; MARGARET and PATRICK. If anyone recognizes any names, please contact me at: I feel certain I still have distant relatives still in Ireland. No other family members immigrated with John and Ellen. Thank you.

Cronan born at "minute College"

judys cronan — 13 Apr 2003 2:43:37 GMT

Found the following on a slip of paper wwith Cronan info: "Born in the shadow of Minute College, Connaught". Any help would be appreciated in figuring out what this means.

O'FALLON FAMILY LINKS

rofallon1 — 2 Dec 2003 6:23:54 GMT

Looking to contact any O'Fallon family members who would like to exchange lineage notes.

Rynn decendents through marriage.My Grandma 's name was Annie Rynn ++++Hyland

Kathleen — 27 May 2002 11:25:52 GMT

Searching for cousins of mine in Leitrim and other parts of Ireland.My name is Kathleen Hyland Ziegler.My grandmother(My dads mom) was born in ardvarney in 1867.She had a sister Mary and a brother James Rynn.James remained in Leitrim.He had 3 children Mary Anne Rynn,Bridget Rynn Darcy and Michel Rynn.All are deceased now but I know I must have some cousins in Ireland.My father s name was John Hyland born in U.S. He had 8 children I am one of them.I am the only girl.Since my ancestors are on my grandmas side I will name the surnames that I have heard existed--Patrick Rynn,Michel Rynn,Mc Garry,RoseMcKeever and Tom Stewart,GeraldineTaggart and Tony McGarry.