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Re: Ellen Kelly James Roper Enniskillen Fermanagh

AnnetteCode — 2009-11-26 19:25:18Z

You could try BT telephone listings for Roper (Kelly) being a more common name or www.eirecomphonebook.ie. Then if there aren't too many you could write to the addresses shown. You could try other counties than Fermanagh as that came up with 0.

In the 1911 Census only 3 Roper households in Fermanagh.
Catherine, Corngrade, Enniskillen Rural, domestic servant, widow age 38 (large household, hotel/ Matron and Porters, perhaps a hospital)

www.familysearch.org's - PILOT, under search records with give you births/deaths of Roper's and counties.

a record in 1950 of a birth of a James G. Roper to parents McCaffery (mother's maiden name?) Ballyshannon Registration District, this person would probably still be living.

Sarah and Nellie on Strand St. Enniskillen North.Sarah 45 widow, born India and housekeeper, Nellie 16 Nurse/domestic servant, born Fermanagh. Nellie probably married and name changed.

www.nationalarchives.ie a check of just Roper, no names or counties gave up a list of many Roper's in Ireland.

Annette Code
'genealogy for fun'

Re: Mains Family from the Townland of Corragole

AnnetteCode — 2009-11-26 18:23:41Z

No relation but the Code family moved from s.w. Wicklow to Lanark Co. Upper Canada 1818-1832, some settling in Perth/Charleton. They moved for a variety of reasons land grants of 100 acres, unrest from 1798 still prevailed, relatives, neighbours and friends moved with them or shortly after. Large Estates were downsizing the number of tenants due to taxes and some actively encouraged immigration. Some landlords helping pay for expenses, some landlords just evicting. The earkt effects of the 1846 Famine were felt long before the famine really took hold. I have some letters/documents from an Estate Manager in the late 1820's commenting on crop failures and large groups of people walking and looking for food and work.

Have you tried the website www.granniesgenealogygarden.com for early census 1820's.

www.theshipslist.come also has some very early records, the ships came to Quebec then steamships then took passengers from Quebec to Montreal and then to Upper Canada. There was a Margaret and William Main 1815 to New Brunswick, Robert Mains July 25, 1825, Daniel Mains Sept. 1833 and probably more but these lists are still being transcribed.

I was only able to find one 1824 tithe for James Mains, Drumkeeran Parish, Corrocrophery Townland but Tithe records are sparce on the internet. There are some parish records
www.censusfinder.com and www.igp-web.com has other information. If you are trying to establish relationship cemetary inscriptions can be valuable.

By Aug. 1862 the Griffiths Valuation for Fermanagh had only two Maine's (sp) left in Fermanagh Catherine Parish Clones, Clonatty Towland and Thomas, Parish Clones, Lisrace.

1851 Westminster Township, Middlesex Co. Census David age 58, Farmer, Con 1, Lot 21 (early census usually only had head of family)

1851 Warwick Township Agricultural Census, lambton, Ontario
John Main Con 4, Lot 6

1851, Upper Canada, James born Ireland abt 1820, age 32 wife Jan age 25, Margrett 7, Anne Jane 1;
1881 James Mains 70, wife Jane 55, Noable 24, Margarett 23, William 19, Barbara 16, Amanda 12.

1871 James Mains age 65 born abt 1805/6 Simcoe North, Vespra

Death James Mains 28 Nov. 1880, Simcoe age 75, est.born 1806, Church of England, died of old age, illness 1 yr. in duration, registered by Mary Jane Mains, Widow, #014463

Death James Mains 27 Sept 1882 age 70 yr. born est 1812,
Yeoman, Co. Fermanagh, illness:epilepsey 9-10 yrs.signed by witness D E(?) Groves, Jane Mains Widow signed with an X. Lot 2, Con 3, Nepean, Methodist #002202

Border Crossing Port Huron, Michigan, destination Canada 24 May 1912 50 est.birth 1862, Labour. Father Joseph Mains, Clogher, Ireland.

You probably have most of that already. There is only one for sure way the find Irish baptism/birth records is to visit the Church of Ireland, Representative Library which has Protestant records prior to 1899 in Dublin or National Library. Have you tried www.familysearch.org and its new PILOT program under 'search records'?

Annette Code
'genealogy for fun'

Re: Wilson & Little family

AnnetteCode — 2009-11-25 19:19:28Z

In the Griffith's Valuations in Fermanagh Nov. 1862 there were 9 Wilson's residing in the Parish of Drumkeeran, various townlands. Names William x 4, John, Jane, Johnson, George and Catherine.www.failteromhat.com or www.askaboutireland.com
The Little family were also attending Drumkeeran Parish and in various townlands but none the same as the Wilson's.

There are some records for Co. Fermanagh on the website
www.censusfinder.com + United Kingdom, Ireland,Co. Fermanagh
also www.igp-web.com + Co. Fermanagh.

www.familysearch.org and the PILOT under 'search records' on the main page, click and pull down men to Pilot.

Annette Code
'genealogy for fun'

Re: John Purdy, Clones, Co. Monaghan

AnnetteCode — 2009-11-25 13:17:06Z

Sorry no I'm not, looking up things for other people keeps my brain active. AC

Re: John Purdy, Clones, Co. Monaghan

JohnCaughey10 — 2009-11-25 11:00:52Z

Annette,
Thank you for your reply. I know Desmond Purdy. His grandfather, Michael Purdy, is a brother of my grandfather, Johnson Purdy.
Desmond lives on the Newtownbutler Road, in a house formerly owned by his grandfather, I think.
Are you related to the Purdys?

John

Re: John Purdy, Clones, Co. Monaghan

AnnetteCode — 2009-11-25 06:38:44Z

There is still a Desmond Purdy in the telephone book
www.eircomphonebook.ie

Desmond Purdy
Mullinamoy Clones
(047)52123

No postal codes are required outside Dublin, so send a letter with this family names and history and see if you get an answer.

Annette Code
'genealogy for fun'

Re: Thompson family Cliffany.

AnnetteCode — 2009-11-25 06:29:00Z

Did the family stay in Ireland? The birth of Matthew James is probably Jan-March 1902, Lisnaskea Registration District, Fermanagh. However, unlikely he would be alive today. This was on the PILOT program of the Latter Day Saints www.familysearch.org - see top left corner, click on 'search records' and scross down to PILOT. After that it is pretty self explanatory. The records go as far as 1950's and if Matthew married it would of been around
1922-25 and children following fairly soon there after.
The US has census too 1930 whereas Canada and the UK - 100 year 1911 is the most recent and you have that already.

Unless someone looking for the same family it is hard to find people today. The most important thing to do while waiting for this is to make sure your address stays up to date on the message board. There are no Thompson's in the Fermanagh phone book at this time.

Annette Code
'genealogy for fun'

Re: 1823-1838 INDEX Tithe Applotment

AnnetteCode — 2009-11-25 00:21:48Z

Three spellings are used by the Latter Day Saints Civil Registrations: Sherry, McSherry, McSharry

Patt, Miles,Patrick, Edward, Hugh and Peter are the father's in the 1864-75 records and the children would be at least 35-40 years from the Tithe's and those people would of been adults leasing land. Est. of birth 1800 you can probably find records of death on the Latter Day Saints website below.

The children's names were Patrick, Thomas, Eliza, Francis, Catherine, Margaret Anne, Margaret Jane, Mary Jane, James Thomas.

The Latter Day Saints website www.familysearch.org has records from some counties covering many years, plus a new PILOT found under 'search records' for the years to 1950's.
Estimate from age at death give an approximate year of birth. These microfilm can be seen at your closest Heritage Center, see main page,phone first and reserve if necessary.

Annette Code
'genealogy for fun'

Re: 1823-1838 INDEX Tithe Applotment

AnnetteCode — 2009-11-24 19:30:34Z

No relation. You might try www.censusfinder.com + United Kingdom+Ireland+Fermanagh, there are some parish records there. Generally unless someone else has researched the family there isn't a lot online, most Parish records need to be searched in person whether at the National Library, National Archives or in the parish. Most C of I records prior to 1899 are kept in one place in Dublin, the Representative Church Library, after 1899 in local custody.
If you can find gravestone inscriptions you maybe able to make family connections try www.igp-web.com + Fermanagh.
In Griffiths Valuations much later 1850-60's sometimes they will have a Sr.and a Jr. which helps somewhat. Also if say there are two persons with the same nameeg: George and George, both could be one person with two properties as often the size of one wasn't big enough to farm effectively.

The Civil Registration of bmd's commenced in 1864 and records for Fermanagh online start at that date, so the 1834 names won't necessarily be obvious as there would be two generations between the dates.

There were 9 James Sherry's born after 1864, John McSherr 1865, 1866, 1914 and John Patrick Sherry 1882. William 1876, 1885, 1909, In total 77 Sherry's 41 baptisms, 41 marriages commencing 1852 - this would be Church of Ireland records before the 1864 - all/any denominations.

www.familysearch.org maybe of help, and their new PILOT can be helpful. Pilot is found under 'search records' top left main page - pull down menu to PILOT, enter information, the only problem with this site is parents name are not always given. So you need to see the microfilm, phone your nearest LDS Heritage Center to order film before visiting. Locations on main page.

Annette Code
'genealogy for fun'

Re: McManus in Drumharrif/Lisnaskea

mae_prendergast — 2009-11-23 22:08:00Z

Karen I am the great grandaughter of Philip Gorrell i.e.the father of your Grandmother Mary Anne Gorrell. My Grandfather,,John Gorrell wasthe sister of Mary Anne who married Bernard Mc Manus and had 12 children.I no longer live in Co. Fermanagh but many of my family still live there and have contact with your family of Mc Manus.I have heard of Rose whom you say went to U.S>.My uncle Philip(my father,s brother) told me that his brother John went to live with her when He first went there. John lived in New York. He died some years ago but has two daughters who still live there and have some contact with my sister Anna.These two ladies would be your cousins.I could put you in contact with Maureen Mc Manus whom I believe is also your cousin on your grandfather s side. I know she is interested in genealogy .Looking forward to hearing from you.Mae

1823-1838 INDEX Tithe Applotment

IreneTaranto — 2009-11-22 09:08:37Z

Can anyone advise if it is probable that these men are of the same family as in Father and sons.
Where would I look for records to follow up on these people?

Tithe Applotment 1823-1838 INDEX

- Sorted By Parish - and Townland - Galloon FERMANAGH

NAME PARISH TOWNLAND YEAR
Sherry, Geo. Galloon Ports 1834
Sherry, Jas. Galloon Ports 1834
Sherry, John Galloon Ports 1834
Sherry, Wm. Galloon Ports 1834

Kind Regards
Irene

Re: William Waugh and Jane Lindsay

mrfil79 — 2009-11-21 23:11:41Z

Thanks for posting Mike. I didn't have William Waugh (d.1822) in my tree, it's nice to add another generation! Another researcher told me he believed the Waughs came to Ireland from around Langholm in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, although I've no way of verifying this.

Do you have any further leads on Ann Armstrong? There are a lot of Armstrongs in the area around Ann's time, but I can't connect any of them.

The same goes for John Lindsay and Mary Gardner (Jane Lindsay's parents). I haven't been able to connect them with anyone else, although they probably also had roots somewhere in Scotland.

That's all I have for now - keep in touch!

Phil

Re: Bleakly/Blakely/Little

DavidHanna63 — 2009-11-21 20:32:43Z

I would be interested to hear from you regarding your research. I am researching surname Little in this area.

Re: William Waugh and Jane Lindsay

mikewau — 2009-11-20 04:18:36Z

Phil
Came upon your query by shear chance while wasting time on internet
The William Waugh you mention is also my great great grandfather
According to my family records he was born in 1810 in Ratoran, Enniskillen, Fermanagh and died in Long gully in 1897(nov 21).
His father also William Waugh was born about 1790 and died in 1873 in Ireland. His father also William Waugh died in 1822. The Waughs were Presbyterians aqnd these names are from the church registers at Armagh.
The children of William and Jane Lindsay were John Waugh b 1832, Anne Waugh b 1834, William Waugh b 1838 (my ancestor)Mary Lindsay waugh b 1840, and Isabella b 1843. All were born in Ratoran, Enniskillen fermanagh Northern Ireland.
Research by family members indicate no Waughs in the derryCo register of the 1600s pointing to their arrival in Ireland in the 1700s
Jane Lindsay was born in Ireland according to family records.
Would also love to know more about the Ireland connections and hope you will pass on any new details you find.
A useful book is "Bendigo and its Environs The way it Was by Ken Arnold which has many details of the Waughs in this area.
regards
Mike Waugh

Re: Somers/Kennedy/Rutherford connections

RichardSullivan152 — 2009-11-19 16:27:06Z

Norma, I will try again and hope this note does not disappeear into the ether. I think you are onto something. Your timeslines are right but I did not know of a Kennedy or Rutherford connection. Your description of the property acquisitions also fits with my information. I have stood at the very grave you referred to in MacGuire's Bridge. IT may be that Mary was a Kennedy. I checked through notes from a discussion with my grandfather but there is nothing there to indicate Mary's maiden name. Charlie Somers and his brother Francis (Frank) came to Toronto before 1850 and were not famine refugees. In the first generation they established businesses and owned property in Toronto. They were politically "connected" and active in the Orange Lodge. You might want to look for patterns in the use of first names. The common ones that have remained in use into my generation are Frank, Charles, James and Joseph. My great grandfather (Joseph) lived until I was in university and I remember his older sister Maude who remained single and took care of the emigre Charles until he died. He had another brother James who came from Macguire's a bit later and served as City Clerk of Toronto for about 50 years and was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire). Charles married a Canadian named Anne Livingston`and they had 6 children, Maude, Walter (neither had children, Frank (one son Murray), Joseph (my great grandfather - three children), CHarlie (unmarried)and Jim (one son, Donald). Please feel free to reply directly to me university email Richard.Sullivan@ubc.ca

Re: Somers/Kennedy/Rutherford connections

RichardSullivan152 — 2009-11-19 15:54:53Z

Norma,just tried to respond to your message but it disappeared off my screen. Please feel free to communicate with directly at my email address at the university. It is Richard.Sullivan@ubc.ca

Re: Somers/Kennedy/Rutherford connections

normac118 — 2009-11-19 12:02:40Z

Dear Richard,
I was so pleased to see your message last week, and apologise for not getting back to you immediately. I am in the last throes before publication of a memoir on my husband and hope to get to the printers early next week - after which I can turn my attention to all the other things that have been side-lined for months!!
While a research contact in Ireland is encouraging me to follow up the Fermanagh connection I am not completely convinced it relates to my grandfather's family - but in the absence of other possibilities I am willing to go along with it until it becomes obvious one way or another!
My GF's name was Frederick Rutherford SOMERS,possibly born 1st April 1845. He gave varying ages at different mileposts in his life but his age at death would indicate 1845. I know nothing of the family (he died in India 1925) and I wasn't born until 1932, but recall my father saying that his father had brothers and sisters, so would be interesting to know from you what their names might have been. Perhaps chasing them might turn up the lead I need to decide one way or another. FKS is said to have come from Dumfries, and I believe there was a large number of Rutherfords (or was it Kennedys?) there, so if I could just get one certificate with a name, I'd be on to something! I'd be happy to collaborate if I find anything of mutual interest. Do you have details of others of that generation?
Thank you for making contact, Regards, Norma Curnow.(I used Pamela initially - my middle name.)

Re: Enniskillen Regt @ 1815 Battle of New Orleans, Louisiana USA?

lkm191 — 2009-11-18 19:43:41Z

Hi The Eniskillens were at waterloo in 1815 hope this helps

John Purdy, Clones, Co. Monaghan

JohnCaughey10 — 2009-11-15 12:25:20Z

John Purdy, my great grandfather, married Brigid Cahill. He is buried in Scotland.
Their children:-

John Purdy, b. 1861. d. 1912 in Clones, Co. Monaghan. He was a gas worker.
Michael Purdy, born 1867 in Clones. General Labourer. Married Brigid O'Neill
Mary Purdy.
Annie Purdy. She married John Kerrigan in Belfast. The went to Scotland.

Have you heard of these people?

Callahan's from Fermanagh

6142john — 2009-11-15 03:00:26Z

I am John Callahan Jr a great grandson of Hugh Callahan born 1856 in Galena Illinois. I am researching my family ancestry, specifically I am hoping to find any information about Hugh’s father Edward Callahan born 1824 from County Fermanagh Ireland as well any information about Edward’s wife Mary (Riley), and his siblings (Michael, James, Thomas, and others connecting them to Edward) many of which arrived in the US early to mid 1800’s and any more information on their father Thomas Callahan.

Below is the information I’ve gather thus far from cemetery tombstones, newspapers, obituaries, court and census documents in Galena Illinois, and from the Galena Historical Society.

Facts:

-Callaghan’s from County Fermanagh Ireland settling in JoDaviess County Galena, IL area.

-Edward Callahan: 1824-1863 (have record)
-Uncle John Callahan 1798-1891 (have obit)
-Brother James Callahan 1820-1898 (have obit)
-Brother Michael Callahan 1829-1912 (have obit)
-Brother Thomas Callahan 1831-1904 (have obit)
-Brother Hugh Callahan 1835- ???? (Listed as brother on 1850 census)
- Sister Mrs. McDeffert ????-???? (Listed on James obit a Sister from Nebraska)

1860- Census list a brother Hugh Callahan age 25 born 1835 living with his brother Michael Callahan.
I have no more information about this Hugh.

1898- Obit quote: on James Callahan brother to Edward two brothers are living Michael and Thomas and one
sister, Mrs Mcdeffet of Nebraska. I have no more information on her.

1904- Obit quote: on Thomas Callahan a brother to Edward: Of the five members of the immediate family of the
deceased who came to this country in 1848, one, a brother Michael is still living.

1912- Death Certificate: on Michael Callahan brother to Edward list Thomas as Father.

Facts starting with Edward Callahan

1824- Edward Callahan - from Co Fermanagh Ireland - born 1824.

1824- His wife, Mary (Riley) Callahan - Ireland - born 1824.

1846- Edward and Mary marry 5-31-1846 at St Michaels Church in Galena, Illinois (church records)

184? - Edward Callahan buys a farm 184? E ½ of the SW ¼ Sec 29 Township 28 in Guilford
County, Galena, Illinois in Gilford County, Galena, Illinois (land records)

1847- Aug 13th Edward Callahan sells a farm to his brother Michael E ½ of the SW ¼ Sec 29 Township 28 in
Guilford County, Galena, Illinois (land records)

1850-March 25th Edward Callahan age 26 buys farm land in JoDaviess County, IL
# 1 – SE ¼ of the NW ¼ Sec 19 Township 28 2E of the 4th principle.
# 2 – NW ¼ of the SW ¼ Sec 19 Township 28 2E of the 4th principle.
#3 - North ½ of the South ½ of the NE ¼ of Sec 20 or 24

1850- Census
Daughter Mary A. 4yrs old born in 1846
Son Thomas 2yrs old born in 1848
Also living in the same house per
Martha Harmon age 33 from New York
Charles age 21 from IL
Mary age 5 from IL
Sarah age 3 from IL

1853- April 20th Edward Callahan age 29 buys a farm for $350 in Guilford County Township in JoDaviess Co, IL
E ½ of the SE ¼ Sec 19 Township 28, 80 acres located at the head of the small Pox River.

1856- Son Hugh born May 1856 (1860 census & Obit)

1859-Edward’s wife Mary died 8-31-1859 age 35 at home in Guilford Co. Edward arrested for suspicion of
murder.
2 weeks later Edward is released from jail. Galena Daily Courier dated Sept 1st and 3rd and the 19th show
Edward was released and case dismissed.
Edward left town after the death of his wife Mary.

1863-The Galena Advertiser on April 25th 1863 reports that Edward Callahan age 39 returns from Pikes Peak
after an absence of four years and was shot dead during a disturbance in downtown Galena
by Deputy Hopkins and Sheriff John Hawkins. Other unknown Callahan brothers were arrested.

1860 and 1870 Census
The son, Hugh, my great grandfather, living with his Uncle James Callahan on a farm in Sec 20 Guilford
Township JoDaviess, IL.
Hugh at age 1 as nephew and then again age 12 as nephew.)

1880 United States Federal Census
The son, Hugh, shows age 24 still living with his Uncle James Callahan as a labor on a farm in Sec 20
Guilford Township Jo Daviess, IL.

1860 through 1878
Property tax records are paid each year for Edwards Callahan 80 acres farm Sec 19 Township 28 Guilford
Not sure who was living there, no name was signed in the tax books records, possibly Edward’s brothers were operating the farm starting 1860 through 1878

1879- Hugh Callahan son of Edward age 23 signs and pays the taxes on the farm.

1879 Dec 23rd, Hugh Callahan now age 23 buys the farm E1/2 of the SE1/4 Sec 19 Township 28, 80 acres from the late Edward Callahan his father. Present for the sale are Edwards brothers Michael and James.

1884 Mar 20th, Hugh Callahan age 28 sells the 80 acre farm to Lawrence Mahon for $2100.

1884 Mar 20th Hugh Callahan age 28 buys from his Uncle James and Rosa Callaghan E1/2 of the SW ¼ of Sec 20. 4 acres of the farm was donated for Taylor school house. The farm location is now the Owners Club in the Galena Territories the barn’s rock foundation still in place with the farm land mostly under water now.

1886-Hugh Callahan age 30 marries to Catherine Bermingham age 33.
9-29-1886 at St. Michaels Catholic Church.
Best man: John Callahan, cousin. Bridesmaid: Lizzie Birmingham
They had two sons:
George was born 2-12-1889
John J was born 6-22-1895

1887- James Walter Callahan age 3 months 10-29-1887 died son of Hugh and Katie Callahan
Remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery in East Galena, IL.

1891-John Callahan old settler of Galena born June 15th 1798 in the County Farmanagh,Ireland. John came to Amercia in early life, but soon returned to his native land and remained there until 1848 John now is age 50 when he again crossed the ocean and bought a farm in Guilford Township Galena,IL.

1893-June 17th John J Callahan is born son of Hugh and Catherine Callahan

1898 March 15th, James Callahan was born 1820 in the County Farmanagh, Ireland, brother to Edward and Thomas and Michael. James died at age 78 at his home on Dewey Ave Galena, IL. James age 33 the year 1853 travels to America directly to Galena joining several brothers already residing in Galena.

1904 Sept 20th, Thomas Callahan was born 1830 in the County Farmanagh, Ireland, brother to Edward, Michael and James. Thomas died at age 74 at his home on Dewey Ave Galena, IL.

1912- Hugh Callahan age 56 and wife Catherine age 59 retires and moves to 622 Franklin St Galena.
George lives on the farm

1914- George Callahan age 25 is Hugh’s brother he marries Christina Huilman they live on Galena Territory Farm that Hugh and Catherine yet own. Gert only child born here in 1915

1918- John J age 23 listed in WW1 France deployed for 11 months

1921- Hugh’s wife Catherine (Kate) Callahan dies at age 68

1925-John J Callahan age 30 marries Agnes Dillon 6-9-1925

1927- John F Callahan born 9-25-1927 on Franklin St Galena, IL

1928 Dec 28th, Hugh sells the Homestead E1/2 of the SE1/4 Sec 19 Township 28, 80 acres
Sold to Leo Foley.

1928-John J Callahan age 33 buys Chetlain Lane 160 acre Farm in Rawlins Township.

1928-John J and Agnes Callahan move from Franklin St onto the Chetlain Lane Rawlins Township Farm with
Grandpa Hugh Callahan he is now 72 yrs old.

1912 March 28th, Michael Callahan was born 1829 from County Farmanagh, Ireland, brother to Edward, Thomas and James. Michael died at age 80 at his home on 316 Decatur Galena, IL.
Michael’s death Certificate list Thomas as Father.

1932- Sept 8th Hugh Callahan age 76 has a Horse Buggy Accident vs Car

1933- Jan 11th Hugh Callahan dies at age 76 his Obit mentions: Hugh is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Callahan. Hugh was born in Guilford Township in May 1856 and died at the home of his son John J. Hugh is survived by two sons George of Guilford and John J. from Rawlins Township Galena, IL and his adopted daughter Irene in Dixon, IL and one sister H. Flannery from Omaha NE. and a brother Thomas Callahan from St Paul, MN and eight grand children.

1938-

work in progress

Thank you

John Callahan
6142 Willowbrook Dr
Dubuque, Ia 52002
Home 563-556-0782
Cell 563-213-0989
Email jfce911@gmail.com

Re: Domnick McGuire

jcp4rayerbook — 2009-11-13 15:07:29Z

My grand-mother's grendfather was Domnick McGuire.
She lived,died and is buried in Archibald,PA.USA.
Domnick McGuire emegrated there,I'd guess in the 1840's.This name is on his daughters(Mary Morrow) death certificate.She died in 1907,in Archibald,PA,USA.She is my great-grand mother.
My sister Ann and I are researching our Irish Family roots in Ireland

Wilson & Little family

bevokcom — 2009-11-11 02:34:39Z

I am looking for Robert Wilson who was married to Catherine Little. Son Hugh arrived in N.SW.Australia in 1857 & his origin location was listed as Drumkeann County Fermanagh Ireland.

Re: Somers/Kennedy/Rutherford connections

RichardSullivan152 — 2009-11-08 15:43:20Z

I am a Somers on my mothers side and a direct descendant of the James and Mary Somers of MaGuires Bridge. I have been there and have seen the gravestone erected to Mary by her emigre sons Charles and Francis. Charles was my great great grandfather. The two sons settled in Toronto and descendants include the composer Harry Somers who died a few years ago. The family did well in Toronto and a decendant, James Somers, received the OBE for service to the Empire, having served as City Clerk of Toronto for 60 years (this in the 1930's I believe). The family was, like many Ulster protestant families, culturally as much Scots as Irish. In Canada they were members of the Orange Lodge. Subsequent generations produced few sons and the last Charles Somer (my grandfather died about 25 years agao. His only son, Paul, did last year. THe latters two sons were adopted. Pamela, I can check some family notes for more info on the brothers in Canada, but I am afraid I have no information going back further than James and Mary.
Richard

Re: Joseph Slack Snr

mervburley1 — 2009-11-07 22:44:38Z

Dear Hannah, thank you so much for your reply.
My connection with the Slack family is via my wifes mother who was the daughter of George Ashford Slack the grandson of Joseph Slack. I have some information on Joseph and his decendants but would like more. I found the book "World of Its Own" by Elizabeth Wiedeman has info on Joseph. I am very happy to share my information with you, my email address is
mervburley@hotmail.com
I have not heard of the "Records of the Slack Family of Ireland" and would appreciate any info you can provide.
Look forward to hearing from you
Kind regards
Merv

Re: Joseph Slack

mervburley1 — 2009-11-07 22:33:01Z

Annette, many thanks for the information, it will be of great help in tracing information regarding Joseph Slack. Apologies for taking so long to thank you but I have just returned from an extended holiday.
Again many thanks for your assistance.
Kind regards
Merv

Re: Joseph Slack Snr

hannahwhite_1 — 2009-11-07 13:41:40Z

Hi
Joseph Snr was my great-great-grandfather.His son was Joseph Jnr.The family all came to Inverell,NSW and pretty much settled there (I was born there and I'm 35 today).most of his sons were excellent drovers. Joseph Jnr (my great grandfather) married a Wyndham - Catherine. Her mother was Mary Ann Wyndham,daughter of George Wyndham who has a 'distinguished' line in Aus. Anyway I have all my family history and am glad to hear if you have any interest.Susan married William Uruquhart(1906), Sarah married Thomas Carroll. My dad Algie (Joseph Jnr's grandson)was a lot older than my mum and served in WW2 although he didn't have to (over 35), but volunteered and was injured twice seriously. He died when I was 7. Have you ever heard of 'Records of the Slacke Family in Ireland'? I could email it if you don't have. Would be good to hear back.
Hannah Jane Slack

Re: Thompson family Cliffany.

maryoak — 2009-11-03 22:36:41Z

this looks like their marriage.

Record Type Civil Marriage
Date of Marriage 29 Mar 1897
Groom Name william Thompson
Bride Name maud selina Ternan
Church Tempo Presbyterian Church
Parish Enniskillen
Civil District Enniskillen
County Fermanagh

Thompson family Cliffany.

wilder5 — 2009-11-01 16:18:18Z

I am trying to trace members of the Thompson family of Cliffany.

In 1911 William and Maud Selina Thompson had six children, William John and Maggie Jane (twins) aged 13, Annie Elizabeth (11) Matthew James (9) Maud Kathleen (6) and Irvine aged 9 months (my father).

Any help much appreciated.

Re: Humphries; Irvinestown

Clef42 — 2009-10-20 19:00:24Z

Hi Suzanne,

Here is some information on Humphreys in Fermanagh. First, the 1862 Griffiths evaluation lists one Christopher in Cullaghmore and another in Drumhoney. Note that there is also a Royal in Cullaghmore, indicating close relation to my Keys ancestor. In a letter from about 1831, Royal Keys mentions uncles Christopher and William Humphreys of Crevenish.

Humpheries Christopher Derryvullan Cullaghmore
Humpheries Johnston Magheraculmoney Drumbane
Humpheries Johnston Magheraculmoney Drumreane
Humpheries Royal Derryvullan Cullaghmore
Humphrey Charles Aghalurcher Cornakessagh
Humphrey Denis Devenish Levally Lower
Humphreys Francis Kinawley Kinawley
Humphreys John Kinawley Kinawley
Humphreys John Magheraculmoney Kesh
Humphreys John, Jr. Drumkeeran Rossgole
Humphreys John, Sr. Drumkeeran Rossgole
Humphreys Patrick Derryvullan Drogan
Humphreys Patrick Derryvullan Druminshinardagh
Humphreys Robert Kinawley Kinawley
Humphreys Thomas Magheraculmoney Kesh
Humphries Anne Derryvullan Carranboy
Humphries Bernard Magheraculmoney Ardvarny West
Humphries Charles Derryvullan Drumshane (Lisnarick)
Humphries Charlotte Derryvullan Coolisk
Humphries Christopher Magheraculmoney Drumhoney
Humphries Christr. Magheraculmoney Drumbarna
Humphries Hugh Kinawley Drumany More
Humphries James Devenish Enaghan
Humphries James Magheraculmoney Rosscolban
Humphries Jas., Jr. Magheraculmoney Slievebane
Humphries Jas., Sr. Magheraculmoney Slievebane
Humphries John Drumkeeran Corlaght East
Humphries John Kinawley Drumany More
Humphries John Magheraculmoney Clareview
Humphries John Magheraculmoney Drumhoney
Humphries John Magheraculmoney Slievebane
Humphries John Magheraculmoney Slievebane (Jas.)
Humphries Johnston Magheraculmoney Rosscolban
Humphries Richard Magheraculmoney Cady
Humphries Richard Magheraculmoney Crevinish
Humphries Richard Magheraculmoney Duck Island
Humphries Richard Magheraculmoney Horse Island
Humphries Thomas Magheraculmoney Drumhoney
Humphries William Cleenish Trillick
Humphries William Derryvullan Irvinestown (Trillick Rd.)
Humphries William Drumkeeran Corlaght East
Humphries Wm., Sr. Magheraculmoney Slievebane

There is a plethora of Humphreys in the 1901 census. However, I did not note a single Christopher. There is an Edward at Slievebane (age not given).

Cheers,
Roy

Re: Humphries; Irvinestown

suzannehumphries24 — 2009-10-20 17:42:50Z

h, thanks for replying. My great grandfather was Christopher b 1884 son of edward and elizabeth. I have some information on the Tumath family but not very much on the Humphries as they all moved to canada.
hope to hear fromyou soon
Suzanne

Re: Humphries; Irvinestown

Clef42 — 2009-10-20 02:43:53Z

My ancestor Royal Keys from County Fermanagh (Coolaness, Derryvullan North) emigrated to Canada and settled in Marmora, Ontario in 1831. There was already at least one Keys family in Ontario at the time. Royal was the son of Hugh Keys and Dorothy Humphreys of Drumard, which had been in the Humphreys family for several generations. There is a great deal of information on the Humphreys family in Fermanagh.

Roy

Re: Humphries; Irvinestown

DianeGranger42 — 2009-10-19 23:28:29Z

I just read your post and you have been in touch with my daughter Cathy Grain. I have found my grandmother's birth certificate and her parents were Edward Humphries, born in Pettigo and Elizabeth Tumath. My grandmother was Elizabeth Cataherine born 1885. They came to Canada in 1901 and lived in Portage la Prairie. Grandma's mother died when she was about 2 years old. Her father remarried. They ran a boarding house in Portage and her step-mother was a seamstress. I would appreciate hearing from you as to how we are related.
Diane

Mains Family from the Townland of Corragole

bmains1952 — 2009-10-19 02:36:53Z

Please see website:
http://sites.google.com/site/mainsfamilynow/.

This site lists the first three generations of five Mains siblings (4 brothers and 1 sister) who came to Carleton County, Ontario Canada in 1830's & 1840's from the townland of Corragole, County Fermanagh, Ireland.

About half of those with the surname "Mains" in Canada today are trace their roots to this family. Montgomery, Trimble, Kettles, Hicks, Neelin, Brownlee, Tubman and Roe are other surnames common to both County Fermanagh and Carleton County.

Re: Fermangh, Enniskillen MCCAFFERTY'S

LynnFosterTurner — 2009-10-18 17:10:21Z

Hello Rick,
My great grandmother was Frances McCaffrey and she had an elder sister Jane married James Ferris in Ireland and emmigrated to Grey County Ontario. My G Grandmother was the second wife of James borther Robert.These people came fro mEnniskillen irlenad,I have unsubstantiated info that the
McCaffrey(spelling varies from document to document)women were cousin of Hargreaves who had emmigrated to Toronto.
This family was of Protestant denomination Methodist,Baptist,Latter Day Saints are showing up in our history of Ferris but we have nothing othe Mccaffery women except a couple of pics!

Re: Joseph McDermott

sammilt — 2009-10-18 03:46:17Z

Please let me know how I could get a copy of this marriage record. Joseph McDermott is my great, great, great grandfather. Thank you.

Lynne Militello
sammilt@frontiernet.net

Re: Byng/Bing Family, Fermanagh

M_Derek_Johnstone — 2009-10-17 18:20:58Z

Hi Nancy,

I'm interested to know what information you might have about the Johnston-Nixons in Kinarlagh.

Thanks,

Derek Johnstone
Etobicoke, Ont.

Re: ARNEY, IRELAND - Could some advise the Townland or Parish

marged127 — 2009-10-17 01:44:54Z

Arney (Irish: An Arna) is a small village in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 114 people (along with Skea) in the 2001 Census. It lies to the southwest of Enniskillen, between the village of Bellanaleck and the Five Points road junction. Arney takes its name from that of a river feeding Upper Lough Erne. The village consists of around twenty houses and has two pubs: Tipplers and Connelly's. It lies within the Fermanagh District Council area.

Re: ARNEY, IRELAND - Could some advise the Townland or Parish

marged127 — 2009-10-17 01:44:35Z

Re: ARNEY, IRELAND - Could some advise the Townland or Parish

marged127 — 2009-10-17 01:44:11Z

Re: ARNEY, IRELAND - Could some advise the Townland or Parish

marged127 — 2009-10-17 01:43:54Z

Ellen Kelly James Roper Enniskillen Fermanagh

AudreyWoodhouse212 — 2009-10-14 16:07:19Z

Iam looking for family members Kelly and Roper from Enniskillen Fermanagh 1833to1903 When they came to london

GRAHAMS

maron17 — 2009-10-14 13:55:25Z

I believe that my great, great great grandfather George Graham was born in Fermanagh but moved with his parents James and Jane (nee Thomson)and his siblings to Stonehouse, Lanarkshire. Sometime before 1874. In 1874 George and his wife Sydney Thomson marries in Stonehouse. I believe however, that Sydney was also from Ireland (don't know where, though). James Graham parents were George Graham and Nancy Spiers, James were Alexander Thomson and Catherine Bruce and Sydney's parent were John Thomson and Dorothea (I think) Johnstone.

Does anyone know of the Graham and Thomson families?

PS I'm also posting this in the Surnames list.

Re: Humphries/Humphreys Irvinestown/Lowtherstown Fermanagh

cathygrain1 — 2009-10-08 01:55:30Z

Hi,
God only knows why they came here! They weren't farmers, so they didn't come for the great farm steading opportunities! Again, I'll see if my Mom knows anything when she gets home. My Grandma spoke highly of her grandfather. I believe he was a business man in Portage la Prairie. I would guess that one hearty soul travelled over and the rest followed. I know that my Grandma had her Uncle Ed's journal of his voyage over from the Old Country. I'm not sure where that went, but I thought it was rather interesting.

We know some Humphreys in our town that are no direct relation to us that we know of anyway. The next time we see them, I will have to ask them where their family came from exactly. Maybe they are related to you.

I have read your previous entries, and you mention that Irvinestown is not a large community, and that they were all descended from one man. In that case, if we go back far enough, we would have common ancestry. This is very cool, as we have traced the Squair family roots back a long way, but did not have as much success with Grandma's (Irvina, named after Irinestown) family history. Thank you!

Either my Mother, Diane Granger or myself will post more next week.
Cathy

Re: Humphries/Humphreys Irvinestown/Lowtherstown Fermanagh

suzannehumphries24 — 2009-10-06 15:02:41Z

There seems to be alot of Humphries emigrating to Canada but i don't know why maybe jobs? I don't know much about the Humphries family they are very difficult to trace. I have come across old photographs of Humphries family one of which was taken by a photographer in portage la prairie.

Re: Humphries/Humphreys Irvinestown/Lowtherstown Fermanagh

irvinestown — 2009-10-06 00:10:41Z

Hi - I am probably not as directly related to your family, but since my last posting I have discovered that my great-great aunt Sarah (Sally) Humphrys went and married in Arthur Manitoba from Irvinestown. She married Frederick William Wickham in 1914 and they had at least one son.

Do you know why several Humphrys from Irvinestown went to Manitoba?

Best, Isabelle

Re: Humphries/Humphreys Irvinestown/Lowtherstown Fermanagh

cathygrain1 — 2009-10-05 22:55:38Z

Hello,
I was happy to receive your post. I phoned my Mom to ask her what my gg grandfather's name was, and she replied "Grandpa Humphreys". :)

She will be back in town next week though and she has a copy of g grandma's birth certificate. I will be able to get back to you re: his name. My g grandmother came with her family, except for one sister that remained in Ireland. My Mom has that info too.

My g grandmother, Elizabeth Catherine Humphreys, married Thompson Isaiah (sp?) Ethelbert Rutledge. How's that for a handle? His family was also originally from Ireland and had immigrated to Portage la Prairie Canada.

I'll post more next week.
Cathy

Re: Humphries/Humphreys Irvinestown/Lowtherstown Fermanagh

suzannehumphries24 — 2009-10-05 20:55:14Z

I'm researching Humphries from Fermanagh who emigrated to Porage la Prairie, Canada in early 1900's. All i know that my gg grandfather was called Edward Humphries . He had a son called Christopher my great grandfather who stayed in Northern Ireland.

Re: Owen Patrick Doonan/Helen Gallagher

AnneRutherford77 — 2009-10-04 20:28:53Z

Hi Barbara,

Have a look at the following links.. they might assist

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~donegal/

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/index.xml

http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start

Regards
Anne - Scotland

Owen Patrick Doonan/Helen Gallagher

BarbaraODonahue — 2009-10-02 19:31:03Z

Looking for information about Owen Patrick Doonan who lived from about 1755 to ? and Helene Gallagher who was born about 1860. He is reported to have been born in Ballyshannon, Donegal, and she in Fermanagh. He is also reported to have married Mary Rogers. He had the following children: Margaret; Susan, Mary, Nellie (Eleanor), Owen Jr. Catherine, John (Jack) and Mary Ellen. All of the children immigrated to the St. Sylvestre area of Quebec in the mid 1800s. We are trying to identify where in either Donegal or Fermanagh these Doonans lived. The children were all reported born in Fermanagh. Can anymore shed iight or point us in the right direction?

Re: Fermangh, Enniskillen MCCAFFERTY'S

Marie Van Laeys — 2009-10-01 17:53:39Z

I am searching for information on the following McCaffrey's:
John McCaffrey born abt. 1780 married to Maggie Kelly
children: Margaret born abt 1835 married Bernard Loughrey
children: Bridget, born Castlefinn Jan 1857 died in Philadelphia in 1928
Margaret born abt 1855
Mary born abt 1860
Edward born Jan 1838 died 1908 in Philadelpia
married to Sally Martin