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Michael Kehoe/Mary Meany update

mvkehoe — 6 Jul 2007 12:49:21 GMT

Since I first posted several years ago, I have found new, correct information.
Michael Kehoe, born abt 1809 County Carlow. Died 5 July 1892 County Perth, Ontario, Canada
Married Mary Meany 21 Sep 1835 Muckalee Roman Catholic Church, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Mary was born about 1811 in County Kilkenny.
I have found no further on their parents or siblings.
Their children were:
Michael, b. Apr 1840 Black Abbey, Kilkenny
Martin, b. Oct 1842, Black Abbey, Kilkenny
Bridget, b. Aug 1845, Black Abbey, Kilkenny
Elizabeth, b. Apr 1848, Black Abbey, Kilkenny
Julia, b. Jan 1850, Black Abbey, Kilkenny
Patrick, b. 6 May 1853, Black Abbey, Kilkenny
James Joseph, b. Abt 1859, Ontario, Canada
My husband is a descendent of Martin, their second child.
If you have any further on the Kehoe's or Meanys, I would appreciate any help and would gladly share what I have.
Vonnie Kehoe

Price ..William ...Rebecah ..Joseph

margaretpitchford1 — 4 Jan 2009 9:15:51 GMT

trying to find infomation on william price who married rebecah (maiden name unknown)they had a son joseph who was born in coolcullen castlecomer kilkenny in 1835 not much info but it is all i have

Alexander McLUCKIE and son Alexander Deaths in Kilkenny?

derf2fred — 5 Jan 2009 1:27:55 GMT

Alexander McLUCKIE
b. 9 Feb 1839 c. 3 Mar 1839 Hutchesontown Relief Church, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Parents Robert & Jean BELL

He was in Ireland in 1878 and probably died before his spouse and children went to Australia in 1888 although I can't find his death nor that of his son Alexander:

Report of the Annual Meeting
By British Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting, Meeting, British Association for the Advancement of Science
Published by J. Murray, 1879
Item notes: v.48 (1878)
Original from Harvard University
Digitized 6 Apr 2007

Page 530
The Geological Survey having recently acquired a number of specimens from Jarrow Colliery, near Castlecomer, through the kindness of Mr. J. Dobbs, the proprietor, and Mr. A. McLuckie, manager of the colliery,...

Alexander McLUCKIE b. 15 Jun 1869 Co Kilkenny died ?

I can't find either father or Son Alexander in the shipping records so I think they both died in Kilkenny.

The name appears as McLUCKIE, Mc LUCKIE & MCLUCHIE.

Any help would be appreciated.

Fred

Butler Ancestors from Kilkenny

Jennifer Butler — 4 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any kind of information I can receive on the BUTLER ancestry from Kilkenny. The earliest record I have is from Thomas Butle b. 1674, married Elizabeth Abbot of Dover New Hampshire, moved to Kittery, later to South Berwick, Maine. It is said that he was part of the House of Ormonde. The next record I have is from James Butler, Kilkenny Castle b. 1703 3rd Earl of Ormonde, who bought the castle from William le Mareschal's descendants. Any help would be gladly appreciated.

Mitchell/Kilmurry in Kilkenny

Charles C. Hand IV — 25 Nov 2003 6:03:08 GMT

I am looking for information on a Peter Mitchell and his wife Ellen Kilmurry that migrated to the US (New Orleans, LA) between 1800-1836. Any information is appreciated.

Foulkescourt 1886 - Robert Purcell & Ellen McEvoy

duchesscal — 4 Aug 2008 10:56:14 GMT

My grandfather's brother was Edward Purcell, born to Robert Purcell and Ellen McEvoy in Dec 1886 in Foulkescourt, Johnstown, Urlingford. Edward later died in 1915 during WW1 in France.
Another sibling Patrick Purcell was born in Feb 1889 in Islands, Urlingford?
Does anyone have a link to this family or have families born in these areas around 1886 to 1889?
Can someone also tell me if these areas were close to each other. I think they are in the north west of Kilkenny.

Many thanks
Caroline
UK

Williams Family

A. Williams — 23 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information I can find on the origin of the Williams Family of Kilkenny Ireland. According to microfilm records for the Roman Catholic Parish of Clara, James Patrick WILLIAMS (my gggreat-grandfather) was married to a Ellen Brennan on February 6, 1826. I think James' parents names were John and Ellen (NASH) WILLIAMS but I am not sure. I believe James had two sisters and two brothers Margaret (married a Michael or James PHELAN), Mary (married James MURPHY), Christopher, and Joseph. I have no info on the brothers.
Any information on this Williams family would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you. A. Williams

Thomas Costello

billcostello1 — 27 Mar 2005 7:48:35 GMT

I am looking for information on Thomas Costello, who was my great great gf, I think he was from Clomantagh in Co Kilkenny and he married Jude Butler who was from Tranchardstown again Kilkenny.
They went to live in Two Mile Borris in Tipperary and had a son called William (nicknamed Wicked Will).
William married Mary McCormack (or Cormack) and lived in Moycarkey, and they had 5 sons, Thomas (my GF), William, Jack, Martin and Jim (all buried in Ballymureen).
Thomas married Bridget Ryan, they lived in Moycarkey and had sons, William, Thomas, Cornelius and Joseph, and daughters Teresa, Mary (Moll) and Margaret (Peg).

If anyone is a relative or knows any more information I would be really greatful as Thomas and Jude are my "brick wall"

Thanks

Bill

William Shea (O'Shae) / Mary McCormack from Callan

jmbarry — 31 Dec 2007 3:24:58 GMT

seeking any additional information/confirmation regarding the following:

William M. Shea (another source lists him as William W. O'Shae), born around August 1837 in Callan (whether this is the parish or the town, I don't know). Other sources range his birth year from 1833-1837. Parents unknown. Emigrated to USA prior to 1860, when he is found as a farmer in St. Louis, Missouri. Died 1907 Iowa.

William was married about 1856 in St. Louis to Mary McCormick (sometimes listed as Cormack). Mary also supposedly born in Callan around January 1839. Other sources range her birth year 1836-1837.

Mary's father's name is supposedly Thomas McCormick/Cormack. It is not clear if Thomas immigrated as well.

Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you!

Tracing Cunningham family of Kilmakow

Julie Cunningham — 8 Feb 2002 6:05:01 GMT

John and Johanna (nee Garvey) Cunningham lived in Kilmakow around 1800. John was a flour miller. Their family included 2 sons John and William who emigrated to Australia in 1839.

Hennessy's in Australia

ozfriend — 10 Apr 2002 6:54:21 GMT

I am looking for information about Hennessy's coming from Ireland to Australia in the mid 1800's.

Especially Patrick Hennessy and his 2(?) Brothers that left Ireland (Mid 1800's) one of which is said to have died in South Africa on the way over.

I believe Patrick Hennessy was from Kilkenny and later married Maria Fitzpatrick(?) I am unsure if they were married in Australia or in Ireland.

Alexander McLUCKIE married Ann MALCOLM 1863

derf2fred — 15 Dec 2008 2:05:35 GMT

Alexander McLUCKIE born about 1838 died ? parents unknown
married 1863 Rutherglen, Lanark
Ann MALCOLM born 13 Apr 1831 Monimail, Fife d. 22 May 1911 Queensland, Australia

6 children- I have the first 3 born in Rutherglen, Lanark.

4. Janet born 1872 Co Kilkenny, Ireland
5. William Kerr born 1874 Co Kilkenny, Ireland
6. Rebecca born about 1876 ? Ireland ?

Assisted Immigration 1883-1912
13 Oct 1888 'Jumna' IMM/123 Z1964, M1703/1704 - McLuckie
Ann 47
Janet 15
William 14
Rebecca 12

Thanks.

Fred

Thomas F. Murray from Kilkenny to NYC 1902-03

merkwan00 — 20 Nov 2008 7:16:47 GMT

I'm trying to find information on the parents of Thomas Francis Murray born 1-15-1886 Kilkenny and Catherine Teresa Murray born 6-29-1884 Kilkenny. Their father's name was Tom and mothers name Ellen. I'm trying to locate where they lived and where their buried at. Also if anyone knows Ellen's maiden name. Is their any family members still living in Kilkenny today? Was their other siblings?

Thomas Francis Murray marrried Alice Doody in Manhatten, NY and he died in March 1975.
Catherine Teresa Murray went on to South Dakota and married Daniel Kelly and had 2 children. Catherine died in SD in 1958.

If anyone has any information on this family would you please share? We have been trying for years to find the parents of Thomas and Catherine.

Thank You,

Dennis & Mary

Bradley

silvana87 — 17 Aug 2006 10:49:52 GMT

Hi there,
Does anyone have any info about John Bradley b.12/8/1806 died 24/10/1849 in Ceylon? All I know was that he was born in Kilkenny. He was ensigned in to the 16th Regt of Foot (Infantry?) and in 1842 was transferred to the Court of St James in the 5th Regt of Her Majesty. He was later in the Ceylon Rifles.

It has been suggested that his father may have been called Willy and his mother's surname was Bayley.

I would be most grateful for any leads. Thank you.

Silvana

looking for ancestors in Kilkenny

Leo Martin — 19 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Iam respectfully asking anyone with information on the
above mentioned to help me trace James Holohan, thought
to be from Kilkenny, came to Pottsville Pa. 1840's.
Same for John J. Brennan, Lawrence Ryan from Balley-
hinon, and Jerimiah Curran, from Monenroe.
Also trying to find Ellen Whelan, Elizabeth Nestor,
Mary Walsh and Thomas Hogan, all from County Kilkenny,
and all came to Schuylkill County, Pa. during the 1840's.

BOLLARD FAMILY IRL TO NZ

primeramin — 7 Jan 2005 8:44:18 GMT

I am looking into the family history of John Bollard born 17/12/1839 near Coan, County Wicklow, Ireland and died in Auckland, New Zealand.

Married to Jane or Emma Ganby/Ganly in 1861 in New Zealand. Jane also come out from Ireland but not on the same ship.
They had 9/10 children.
History goes back to the Kaipara Hotel.

If any one can help this would be most grateful.

Byrne family of Kilkenny

JoannaDyson — 4 Dec 2008 11:10:01 GMT

I am after information on Pierce Byrne from Kilkenny, his daughter Ellen was born about 1825 in Muckalee her mother was Annie, I am looking for Pierce and Annie's marriage,any help would be greatly apreciated.
Cheers
Joanna

Kilkenny Gravestone Photographs online

sniliaghin — 28 Nov 2008 8:17:35 GMT

I have put the photographs taken at a number of Kilkenny graveyards other than Ballyfoyle.

They are now on line at the following URL's and there will be some more next week....

The Ballyhale photographs have been on my Graveyard blog site as well as some others, this new set has had some names of photographs changed and includes an index to the names of all the people with years of death when I could read them from the original photographs. I'm hoping that the index to names which has only been created for some of the sets will help. The photographs have to be reduced in order to put them on the web site.

There is a list of graveyards on the home page for this site and if someone is particularly interested in any set then please let me know and I will see about working on the naming and indexing of those photographs in order to put them on line as soon as possible.

You can check the list at
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com

Jane Lyons

Ballyhale :
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/graves/ballyhale/index.htm

Bennetsbridge :
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/graves/bennetsbridge/index....

Clomantagh :
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/graves/clomantagh/index.htm

Clontubbrid :
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/graves/clontubrid/index.htm

Kilkenny parish records on line - Roman Catholic

sniliaghin — 28 Nov 2008 8:01:03 GMT

The following indices to parish records covering county Kilkenny are on line (with more to come). The Johnstown records have been on line for a while with the exception of the marriage index for the years 1856-57. A list of townland names found in those marriage records is included here so that people can see that there are townlands from county Laois included in this parish. People with ancestors from the Galmoy area of Laois should take the Johnstown records into consideration.

Listed below are the names of the parishes and the years covered in my indices. No guarantee can be given that everything is correct, in some instances these records are verydificult to read, or the registers are damaged

Jane

Ballyragget Baptismal Index 1856-57,complete
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/rc/braggetb56.htm

Johnstown, Baptisms 1815-1817 - partial - child's name, fathers name, year & townland
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/rc/johnsb1815.htm

Johnstown June - Dec 1818, complete , no dates and as above
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/rc/johnsb1818.htm

Johnstown 1819-1821, partial as above -
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/rc/johnsb1819.htm

Johnstown Marriage index complete, 1856-1857 -
Townlands listed (including all variations of spelling & questionables as I read them!): 7 Sisters - B.Spellan - Ballycuddihy - Ballyellis - Ballyphillip - Bawn - Bawn Aughra - Bawnaghra - Bawnmore -Bayswell - Beggar - Beggars - Beggars...?town - Beggars?town - Boglane - Bricana - Bycuddy - ByDonnell - ByPhillip - Castletown - Coo?lpatrick - Coolaclanin?tta - Coolaclaunish - Coolaultha - Coolnacrutta - Donaghmore - Galmoy - Garrybawn - Garrylawn - Glashare - Glishare - Graigue ?more - Graigue Lower - Graigue town - Graigue Upper - Graiguegannon - Graiguegarron - Grange Johnstown - Kyle - Lavally - Lough - Ralogue - Rapoleen - Rath... Heen - Ross - - Sharavawn? - Shrabbawn - Shrabhawn - Shragh - Tillavolty - Tullivolly - Tullyvolly - Whites Wall - Whiteswall - X Patrick
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/rc/johnsm51-56.htm

Lisdowney Marriages 1828-1832 - complete
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/rc/lisdm1828.htm

Grean & Urlingford Baptismal index 1805-1806, complete
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/rc/greanb1805.htm

Graig or Graignemanagh Baptismal index 1838,complete
http://www.kilkennygenealogy.com/rc/graigb1838.htm

Ballyfoyle RC Cemetery : Gravestrone photos

sniliaghin — 27 Nov 2008 12:56:23 GMT

I have uploaded photos taken in Balyfoyle to my web stie at
http://kilkennygenealogy.com/graves/ballyfoyle/index.htm

Jane
http:www.from-ireland.net

Mary Josephine Walsh

byrne124 — 22 Nov 2008 6:49:34 GMT

Born 12 June 1914 Crowbally.co. Kilkenny, Was Nursing
Sister with the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military
Nursing Service. Came to South Africa after serving in
Egypt during the war. Left nursing here in South Africa during the 195?. I think she then left here to go home again.
I think her parent and family were very involved in the
Roman Parish there.

Cody family in Ballyfoyle,Kilkenny

CJBusch — 20 Sep 2008 12:05:02 GMT

I am researching the CODY family of Ballyfoyle in Kilkenny.
Parents were Pierce Cody and Mary Cody nee Doyle.They were farmers and had a son named James who came to Ballarat, Victoria in Australia.
James was born around 1821.
Is this a connection to anyone???????

Brennan Information Help

Bernise Maiore — 19 May 2004 3:26:31 GMT

Would like to know where to start, Griffiths etc
Denis Brennan born c1790 in kilkenny. Denis father James Brennan (farmer) Kilkenny. Mother Anne Cody. Denis married Mary Hackett in 1846 in Thomastown. Denis and Mary had two Children Anne and John (Born Bennettsbridge). All the above information from death certificates. They emmigarted to Australia. I believe they paid their way to australia. As Dennis was approx 66 years of age.
Not quite sure where to start. Could someone please help as Brennan name is so popular.

Thanks
Bernise

Murphy Brothers/Kilkenny

Tom Murphy — 29 Jan 2004 6:03:16 GMT

I am looking for a connection to these brothers through their children or inlaws. They were baptized and married in Gowran, St. Mary's.

Patrick (Patt) Murphy born June, 1810 married Margaret Doyle June, 1837
John Murphy born February, 1812 married Anna Green January, 1830 or John married Margaret Walsh June, 1839
William born May, 1813 married Mary Ryan Septemer, 1847
James married Mary Coogan February, 1839

Dempsey

waynedempsey1 — 17 Nov 2008 7:37:12 GMT

I am looking for any information on Henry Patrick Terrence Dempsey who was born in Wexford around 1860. He left Ireland when he was 16 and went to the United States. However he turned up in Australia in the 1880s.
Any infomation much appreciated

Wayne Dempsey

Donnelly

Janine Smith — 14 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for a John Donnelly (born about 1823 in Kilkenny) who married a Bridget Dollard / Dullard (born about 1829 in Kilkenny). Bridget was the daughter of a Michael Dollard.
Marraige took place in 1853 in Kilkenny too. A son Michael was born in 1854 probably before the family set sail for Richmond, Victoria in Australia. Thereafter five other children were born - Patrick (about 1856), William (1861), Annie (abt 1866) and John (about 1871) plus a female infant who had died by 1861.
Any information most welcome.

Beard(Baird)/ Quigley

Carol Sherer — 22 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for family of Thomas Beard(Baird) who married Mary ?? b.1819 d.1895 and they lived in Co. Kilkenny. Mary's surname may have been Quigley, and she had a sister Bridget. Thomas Beard and Mary had at least 2 daughters, Elizabeth b.1846 and Delia Bridget b.1851. The family emigrated to the USA in 1861, settling in Rock, Dane or Green County, Wisconsin. Elizabeth married William Fitzgerald and Delia Bridget married William Anson Moulthrop.

EDWARD & MARIA HOLT,1901, Tubrid Brittan parish

MikeGallagher40 — 2 Jul 2001 5:53:28 GMT

1901 Census of Co. Kilkenny, Parish of Tubrid Brittan, Townland of Tubrid Lower, EDWARD HOLT,62,b.1839,wife, MARIA, 47,b.1854,dau SUSAN KREIGER,26,b.1875,son THOMAS,25,b.1876,dau MARY,21,b.1880,son,WILLIAM.16,b.1885,son,JOSEPH,14,b.1887,son,DAVID,12,b.1889,dau,ALICE,10,b.1891,dau,EMILY,8,b.1893,dau,LOUISA,6,b.1895,granddau,AGNES KREIGER,7,b.1894,granddau CELENA KREIGER,6,b.1895,granddau,LOUISA KREIGER,8 mo.,b.1900, +++this family resided in the area of Urlingford,Tubbrid,Killahy, son, William married a Bridget MULLHALL from Killahy. Anyone having any knowledge about any of these persons related to the HOLT family please rely to my email, Michael Gallagher, Wisconsin, USA. {THANKS}

POWER/WARING

lorelleshepherd142 — 24 Oct 2008 4:57:53 GMT

IAM RESEARCHING ELIZABETH POWER b 1795 KILWORTH CORK IRELAND SHE MARRIED CPT. JOHN WARING OF THE POTTERATH HOUSE KILKENNY WARINGS. ANY HELP MUCH APPRICIATED

Lyons Family from Kilkenny

lyonsfamily1 — 6 Mar 2004 5:35:46 GMT

I am searching for any relatives of Daniel Lyons born about 1823, Kilkenny, Ireland. His parents were James Lyons and Margaret McGrath. He married Margaret Coonan at Kilkenny in October 1852. They emmigrated to Australia on board the "Credenda", having their first child, Alphonsa, born on board the ship 02.08.1853 In all they had 12 children.

Bonynge

simonbritnell1 — 4 Apr 2006 6:11:51 GMT

We are looking for Stephenson Bonynge who lived in kilkenny around 1874. Daughter Adalaid Matilda emigrated to England in 1893. Married james Thomas Boulter and settled in London England Stephenson was according to the records and artist in colours wife believed to be Mary. An information would be gratefully recieved.

cranny

sheila7779 — 17 Oct 2008 8:00:12 GMT

any help with this family only names so far are John Cranny daughter Johanna b abt 1890/1891 died aged 32 in castleford. John was then a retired srgt major no reg beleive family came from Kilkenny????

James Cassin & Anastatia Drennan - Thomastown, Kilkenny

lmcken287 — 13 Oct 2008 9:09:24 GMT

I am seeking information about James Cassin b. abt 1830 and Anastatia Drennan b. 1818 both from Thomastown, Kilkenny. They married in 1853 and emigrating to Sydney NSW, disembarking from the "monsoon" 13 August 1854 at Botany Bay. There daughter Mary was born either just prior to departure in May 1854 or during the voyage. Anastatia's parents were Patrick Drennan(stonemason) and Margaret Gormican (O'Goreman) from Thomastown. Would like to hear from anyone connected to this family or with knowledge of their history.

Discovering roots

Saisha Costello — 2 Jan 2004 1:31:36 GMT

Branch of Costello family from southern Ireland, immigrated to America in the late 1800s settled in Minnesota. Later became the Costellos of Park Rapids. Looking for any information about them.

Carroll/Barrett families of Kilkenny

doolin3 — 10 Oct 2008 8:19:49 GMT

Looking for info on John J. Carroll b. abt. 1849-50 in Ireland. His parents were John Carroll and Mary Kirby. He emigrated to NYC in 1872. He married Eliza F. Barrett of Kilkenny. She was born 1851 and Baptized at St. John's. Her parents were Michael Barrett and Judith Roonan (Ronan). Her parents were also married at St. John's. Judith was Baptized at St. Canice's RC. Eliza emigrated to NYC in 1870 and married John J. Carroll abt. 1874-78. They were naturalized in 1879. They had 7 sons but only 4 survived: Michael Joseph (later named changed to Joseph Michael), Pierre, Charles and Arthur. John and Eliza are buried in St. Raymonds Cemetery in the Bronx. She passed away in 1920 and John in 1924. If this family sounds familiar to anyone, I would love to hear from you. I am trying to locate exactly where in Ireland John J. is from. All of his papers only state Ireland. Also trying to find the Church where they were married...somewhere in Manhattan? They are my g-grandparents...Arthur is my grandfather.

Thanks,

Sue Ness

Ellen Callen 1841 Bantry Bay, Cork Ireland

vherman123 — 7 Oct 2008 9:13:25 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding my 3*Great Grandmother Ellen Callan who married Timothy Denehy (1834) in Ireland and had several children according to the census records I have looked through so far.

Any information would be fantastic.

Family name Bowe

gbowe — 18 Jul 2001 11:04:58 GMT

Attanagh Gravestone photographs, Co.'s Kilkenny & Laois : St. Bridget's Church of Ireland

sniliaghin — 1 Oct 2008 9:10:33 GMT

St.Bridget's Church was part of the Killermogh Union and the church and graveyard are in the townland which was called Glebe, but is now Attanagh village. The civil parish of Attanagh spreads through Counties Laois and Kilkenny, but the Glebe is actually located in County Laois. Placenames mentioned on these stones include the following County Kilkenny places, Dunmore, Ballyragget & Freshford. For the most part the stones cannot be fully read whilst in some cases the surname can.

I have loaded photographs taken of the gravestones in this church to my Laois genealogy web site at
http://www.laoisgenealogy.com/graves/attanagh/index.htm

Photographs of some other stones on which even the surname cannot be read and a photograph of the church are on my graveyard blog at
http://janesirishplace.spaces.live.com/

Surnames which occur on these stones, some of which cannot be read today include : Butler - Cantwell - Curry - Doonan - Dudley - Ebbs - English - Grant - Harvey - Hopkinson - Lancaster - Lowry - Maxwell - Morton - Murison - Nixon - Rollins - Ruddoch - Ruddock - Seale - Shuldham - Smith - Thorpe - Warren - Whiteford - Wills

Jane Lyons
http://www.from-ireland.net
http://www.laoisgenealogy.com

Kilkenny, Gowran Parish, Purcell's and related surnames

gary — 26 Feb 2003 7:27:21 GMT

Ballyragget, County Kilkenny

Katecait — 29 Sep 2008 4:40:05 GMT

My great great grandmother, Anastasia Clare was born in Ballyragget in 1833. I assume the name Clare was also at one time Clear. Does anyone know of the name Clare?

Tipperary Ireland

annebleasdale71 — 28 Sep 2008 5:39:23 GMT

Elliotts/ Kiely/ from Tipperary/Bansha. ANY INFO HAVE HIT THE "BRICK WALL"

brennan family

milkybarkidus — 29 Jun 2005 5:14:42 GMT

i am trying to find more bout my family tree my grand mothers name was margaret brennan from clara she had brothers named joe paddy kieran and her sisters kitty married into harte family and bridget married into glesson family i think there fathers name was martin mothers i dont know my grandmother margaret was born in december 1916 any information would be a great help .

James and Eliza Jane Watchorn

Robin_Tuddin — 7 Jan 2004 7:59:15 GMT

Looking for information about James Watchorn and Eliza Jane Condle/Condell who had two known children in Castlecomer.
Richard Henry Watchorn b. 19 July 1864 and John William Watchorn b. 9 July 1866. Trying to tie in a connection to my great great grandmother Mary Jane Condell who married John Ward. They were living and having their family at the same time in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. In Leighlinbridge Co. Carlow a Thomas Condell and Jane Watchorn were also having a family at this time. I wonder if these families tie in with each other.

Angus John Grant

@@derek.mag@virgin.net — 14 Aug 2003 2:59:59 GMT

I am looking for information relating to my grandfather b Angus John Grant in Belfast 1903.

His mother was Julia Grant b c 1877. Possibility that she was Julia Agnes Grant father Isaac Grant mother Agnes Holmes from Tandragee Banbridge. Trying to confirm this.

My grandfather was adopted by an Angus McKenzie of Greenock and his wife Sarah (formerly Killin).

At some point he became known as Joseph Grant. Any information would be very much appreciated.

Galmoy, Abbeyleix & Durrow Roman Catholic records on line

sniliaghin — 26 Sep 2008 10:03:51 GMT

I have a baptismal index for the Roman Catholic parish of Galmoy 1863 which covers counties Laois and Kilkenny on line at:

Galmoy baptisms 1863
http://www.laoisgenealogy.com/parishrecords/galmoyb1863.htm

and even though Abbeyleix and Durrow are not strictly speaking parishes of Co. Kilkenny, each one does have townlands in the county of Kilkenny and it is possible that there may be records for Kilkenny people in those Roman Catholic parishes.

Abbeyleix & Ballyroan 1825-30 Misc Baptisms
http://www.laoisgenealogy.com/parishrecords/abbeyleixbmisc18...

Durrow baptisms 1789
http://www.laoisgenealogy.com/parishrecords/durrowbapt1789.h...

Jane
http://www.from-ireland.net

Surname Verlin

Ron Verlin — 7 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My family came from Kilkenny, the town of Castlecomer. Two of them imigrated to New York in the early 1900's. I am trying to identify the origin of the surname VERLIN. I have some evidence that it originated in Norway. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

Nunn/Ryan Kells

Elizabeth J Soeth — 3 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

William Nunn married Elizabeth Ryan 1833 in Kells he was from Wexford children b Wexford were Mary Ann 1840, Hester 1842, Lorenzo 1844 who img to SF CA in 1862 family lived in Dublin that is all known at this time William more than likely descends from well known Nunns of Wexford

Bridget Guilfoyle marriage Martin Rooney

HaveMrcyOnTrisha — 22 Sep 2008 3:40:09 GMT

My G-Grandfather was a Martin Rooney..I found a Bridget Guilfoyle marriage to Martin in 1886...Also my G-Grandmother was a Bridget...does anyone know of either Martin or Bridget?

Walter Phelan, Aglish, Co.Kilkenny

Vera Phelan — 13 Sep 2005 3:00:11 GMT

I'm looking for information on Walter Phelan,b. abt. 1822, spouse; Ellen. They lived in Aglish. Their children were: Margaret b. abt. 1845; Patrick b. 24 May 1847; Catherine b. 5 April 1849, m. Richard Fewer; Bridget b. 1851; Thomas b. 1852; Mathew b. 1854, m. Margaret Sullivan; Edward b. 1856; Judith b. 1859.
Mathew immigrated to Prince Edward Island, then to Stockton, Calif. USA.

BOYLE/SHEEHAN, Blackbog, Co Kilkenny

titsup — 19 Jul 2001 12:33:17 GMT

Interested in William BOYLE and wife Hanorah SHEEHAN who married in Blackbog,Windgap Parish in 1831. Hanorah is beleived to be daughter of Denis SHEEHAN and Mary LESTER. Other related surnames and family members who were sponsors for baptisms are names listed in above header. Other places of residence in Co Kilkenny were: Rahenaren, Newchurch and Stonecarty. It is believed William BOYLE died in the Stanecarty area abt 1886, as that is last place of residence. Several of the BOYLE children left Ireland abt 1852 for Newfoundland>PEI>MA.

Looking for the Coghlan Family

William Cochrane — 8 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone please help me with information on the Coghlan family all I know so far is that William Coghlan was born in Kilkenny Ireland in 1843 and came by ship to Australia about 1852 he was 9 years old in 1873 he married Jessie McFadyen. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Place name in Ireland. Kilmainham?? Cill Mhaighneann, NEVILLE

JJNevill — 19 Sep 2008 3:38:42 GMT

Is there a place in Ireland called, or once called Kilmonoughan ? It's supposed to be the birth place of Thomas Neville 1807. All family trees I've come accross have this place as birthplace for Thomas.
I think it is an English mis spelling of a Gaelic name.

I have come up with this:
Kilmonoughan = Kilmainham = Cill Mhaighneann
(the suburb in Dublin, West of the city centre and south of River Liffey.)

I think gggg grandfather Thomas Neville was not born here.
But he was, I'm sure enlisted in the Army here in 1827..Royals Scots/North British Fusiliers 1/21st regiment of Foot. After a time, this regiment had to escort convicts to Van Diemen's land and Swan River Settlement.

ggggGF Thomas paid his freedom from service and left the Army while in Tasmania, where he married Mary Austin and settled.

I really want to establish if this Kilmonoughan IS actually Kilmainham/Cill Maighneann. Does ANYONE know please?

Need help, where is

sixrwe — 25 Jul 2008 12:45:11 GMT

Castle Monaghan in County Kilkenny, Ireland.

Major family

Gail E. Major — 31 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

John Vine Major and Alice Llewellyn Major had 5 children - John L.V. Major who was born in Kilkenny, Ireland in October 1882 and was Confirmed on March 24, 1896 at a church by the name of S. Mary____ by Rector W. Narkev. The other children were Stephen, Alfred, Percy and Alice. I would appreciate any information about the Major family. I would like to know the parent's birthplace, marriage date or death information. I would also like to know John Vine and Alice Llewellyn's parents names, DoB, marriage or death.
With Appreciation. Gail Major

Whalen

myezek0341 — 19 Sep 2001 2:53:55 GMT

Looking for for John and Margaret WHALEN of Co. Kilkenny and son Andrew (born Aug 1, 1828), emigrated to US in 1832. John had been a coal miner in Ireland. Lived in New York City, keeping a store at No. 198 Thompson St. In 1840 moved to Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania. In 1844 moved to La Salle Co., Illinois. John was born in approximately 1792.

Also looking for Sarah WHALEN of Co. Kilkenny, may be a cousin of above. Born 1827, died 1904 in Ivesdale, Illinois. Married John Cannon of Co. Mayo. Emigrated to US in approximately 1850. May have married John in Virginia or in Ireland. Her mother's maiden name was PRENDERGAST.

BRENNAN James b 1825 from Paulstown Kilkenny - can anyone help?

KatrinaWells18 — 15 Sep 2008 5:19:19 GMT

I wonder if anyone is able to help me find out anymore infomation about my Irish ancesters from Paulstown. Kilkenny. I have a record of him on the Uk census as being born in Paulstown but seem to be unable to go any further back than this. My Mum and I visited Paulstown and Kilkenny this year and went to the church whilst we were there - but sadly didn't turn up any clues.
I have a certificate of his marriage to Julia Wall in the UK in 1848 where Charles Brennan is named as the father, I assume he may have also been from Paulstown. So I assume he must have travelled over to the UK sometime between 1825 - 1848. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Michael Wall Bramblestown

blc11 — 12 Sep 2008 9:36:58 GMT

Michael & Mary (Crowe)Wall, children Phillip, Mary, Catherine in Australia

? Coughlin and John Barrett

fancyt99 — 11 Sep 2008 11:11:56 GMT

I have my Great Grand Mothers death certificate,Hannah Barrett Coffey and her Fathers name was John Barrett but all they have is Coughlin for her Mother. If you have any Info on this please email me at fancyt99@yahoo.com. Thanks

TAYLOR, Samuel of Castlecomer, Kilkenny 1809-1866

Pbsweeny — 20 Mar 2002 4:08:19 GMT

Hello - Looking for information on Samuel TAYLOR, b. March 6, 1809 in Castlecomer, Kilkenny. His parents were James TAYLOR, a farmer, who died in 1825 (maybe 1829), and Anne JACKSON, b. abt. 1758 and died in 1846 at the age of 88 years. James TAYLOR's father (Samuel's Grandfather)was also named Samuel TAYLOR. Samuel TAYLOR (b. 1809) and his parents were Episcopalians and were married in the Episcopal Church at Castlecomer.
Anne JACKSON TAYLOR's parents were Adam JACKSON and Betty WILSON.
Does anyone know anything about these people/families or how I can find birth and death and estate records for any of them?? THANKS!

Searching for info on John Doyle and Elenor Shea/Shee

dsellis1 — 28 Aug 2008 12:42:31 GMT

John Doyle married Ellen Shee/Shea sometime before 1809. Three children are found in Gowran Parish: Richard 1809, Margaret 1811, and Nicholas 1814.

The family moved to Jacquet River, Restigouche Co., New Brunswick by 1832 when they are found in the local Parish Register when Margaret (Marguerite) married Roderick McNeil.

Any ideas as to where John and Ellen's marriage might be recorded?

Julia Lawler research

Tim Smith — 10 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching our irish history connections while in Ireland for the next two years. I am trying to trace information on Julia Lawler (perhaps Lawlor) who lived in Kilkenny. She was married in Ballarat Australia in 1859 to William Thomas Hassell, therefore i assume the following:
That Julia Lawler was born 1830 - 1840's residing in Kilkenney prior to emigrating, perhaps as a child.
Any information would be appreciated.

MARTIN BRENNAN AND MARIA DOYLE

MariaMarch70 — 13 Jul 2008 11:21:03 GMT

Trying to find out more about my GreatGrandparents Martin Brennan born c1847 and his wife Maria Doyle born c1848.

I have found them living in Co Durham England with their 10 children.

Their first two children are born in Ireland as follows

Michael Brennan 20/05/1872 Birth registered in Ballickmoyler Queens

Mary Brennan 1874 born Ireland

James Brennan 1875 born Northumberland England married to Teresa Hassan

John Brennan 1877 born Northumberland England

Stephen Brennan 1879 born Northumberland England

Catherine born 1880 Co Durham England

Martin Brennan born 1882 Co Durham England

Francis Brennan 23/06/1884 Co Durham married Elizabeth Ann Ford - My Grandparents

Mary Brennan 1886 born Co Durham England

Elizabeth Brennan 1889 born Co Durham England

Any help greatly appreciated
Maria

Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland where the "Butler" family lived for centuries.

LAButler34 — 31 Jul 2006 5:27:53 GMT

I have been on a neverending search for almost two years. I am a Butler by blood and I am of Irish heritage. A good friend of mine got to go to Ireland in August of '04 and she went on a tour in Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland. She wasn't taking any notes and she was not allowed to take any photographs either. She saw a painting/portrait of a young woman that she said, "Looked so much like me that it was too strange for words". She was a "Lady" of court and she lived during the time of Lord Of Ormonde James Butler who saved Charles the 2nd. and brought him back to England to be King. I have e-mailed what few sources I have come across and even sent pictures of myself through e-mail attachment. In hopes that perhaps someone out there might know who she is by going by the resemblance. But no such luck, I have always felt a very strong connecton and wonder with England and Ireland. I hope to travel to those two countries someday.

I want so much to know who she was, what she looked like and what she was all about. My friend that made this discovery thinks that perhaps she was the 1st. Duchess of Ormonde Elizabeth Preston or a relation to Anne Boleyn. This part of my family history is very, very important to me and I am driven to know who this woman was. Unfortunately, I cannot travel to Ireland to go to Kilkenny Castle myself. I can only do so much online. I cannot send a picture of myself as an attachment right now. If anyone out there that reads my message has any kind of information or maybe holds the key to unlock this mystery. Please respond to my message on this message board asap! I hope to hear from someone out there, thank you. Sincerely, L.A. Butler

Phelan's in County Kilkenny

David Phalen — 20 Oct 2005 3:18:17 GMT

Hi,
I am David Phalen. I am from the United State of America. I live in the state of Iowa. That is in the north central part of the United States. I am looking for any information on our ancestors, The Phelan's came to the USA from County Kilkenny sometime in the 1800’s. The first Phelan’s were Richard Phelan, born in 1796 and his wife Julia Dolan(maden name), born in 1792. They came with their children, Elizabeth born in 1822, Timothy born 1823, and Daniel born 1837.

Thank you for any help you can offer us.
Sincerely,
David Phalen

Email Address phalen@netins.net

Home Address 715 North 10th Street
Clear Lake, Iowa, USA
Zip Code 50428

RE: Maggie Letters

cindy — 7 May 2005 11:10:19 GMT

I am searching for a family "Letters" from Ireland. Daniel Letters married Mary Anne Boyle. Several children to this couple Margaret b April 1877, Daniel born March 1879, Ellen and Mary born Nov 1888 (twins I believe) , Maggie born 1893. Good possibility there were more children than I have listed. Ellen and Mary and Maggie and another daughter left Ireland and came to North America. I am unaware of when Mary and Ellen came to Noth America.Ellen married in Canada in 1911. Mary was in Canada visiting in 1915 as she was the sponsor for my great aunts baptism. I have found a passenger record for Maggie Letters that places her last residence as Kilcarry Ireland. She Came on the Ship Cameronia leaving from Glasgow. As my geography is poor I thought that maybe Kilcarry may have been a typo and they meant Kilkenny. Would appreciate any info or direction anyone can give me. Thank You

Loking to locate

IrishAces2 — 19 Aug 2001 12:28:26 GMT

Requesting any information on John Buggy born app.1813(son of John) in Clogh,Kilkenny County. Had at least two of his children,Jeremiah and Michael, born there as well. Emigrated to Pennsylvania coalfields app.1843.

Also looking for any info on John O'Brien married to Anne McNamara in Kilkenny whose daughter,Margaret, married the above John Buggy.

Mary Cogan and Joseph Poole

hvidsten_m — 30 Jan 2002 5:55:02 GMT

Martha RATHWELL, b 1790. Family info please.

blakepen — 11 Aug 2008 7:40:19 GMT

i would love to find out more abour Martha. i think her mother was Mary. I know what happened to her, but know nothing about siblings or parents. I have birth place as Leinster, Carlow,Kilkenny. Can anyone help please
Penny

Family History, James R. Whelan

LISA ECCLESTON — 23 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hello! My name is LISA. I'm interested if finding information about my ancestors who came from KILKENNY, IRELAND. The married couple is JAMES R. AND MARY SHERMAN WHELAN of the GALMOY PARISH in the early 1800's. Thank you.

Michael Cassin

beulah cox [nee CASSIN] — 25 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Michael Cassin emigrated to Australia in 1854 from Ballycallan. His parents were Thomas Cassin and Catherine Saunders. Michael's DOB was approx.1830.He married in Australia to Maryanne Johnson of Windgap, Co.Kilkenny.I believe he had brothers and maybe sisters who also emigrated to America, but there is no documentation of this.To my knowledge, none of his family came to Australia with him. I am searching for possible siblings of Michael and their descendants.

Eliza/Elizabeth Connell

metcalf75 — 7 Aug 2008 7:39:55 GMT

I am looking for information on Eliza/Elizabeth Connell born in Kilkenny Ireland abt 1835. Could also be known as o'connell. Apparently her father's name was james. Came to aust in abt 1855 settling in SA and married Henry Jennings son of Thomas Jennings.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Regards
Tanya

John Lanigan / Lannigan born circa 1832

Mary Ellen Lanigan Reisenauer — 4 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

ref: Lanigan or Lannigan of County Kilkenny Ireland
Looking for John Lanigan or Lannigan born in Ireland circa 1832.Emigrated to America during the Great Potato Famine of Ireland abt. 1845-1848 Looking for parents or birth records as such: John Lanigan or Lannigan born 1830-1832 Catholic
looking for Parents:
Had a brother James Lanigan
This is all I know of my Lanigan or Lannigan of Ireland except I sent several books of my Lanigan's to Kilkenny in hopes that one of the Lanigan families would be able to help me out. That was a few years ago. We do keep in touch but, nothing has turned up for me.
Thanks!
Mary Ellen Lanigan Reisenauer
p.o. box 832
San Bruno, Ca. 94066
USA

Murphy of Graiguenamanagh in Newfoundland 1796

Pat Murphy — 13 Sep 2003 1:00:14 GMT

My GGG Grandfather Michael Murphy was granted land in 1796 in Chapels Cove, Conception Bay, Newfoundland.
They came from Graiguenamanagh County Kilkenny.
Some of his children names were Johanna, Margaret,James,Thomas John,Martin and Edward.

egan/ kilkenny

MHead63 — 1 Aug 2008 2:58:49 GMT

Hi,
William Egan married Mary Kelly 15 Aug 1807 in Kilkenny. Does anyone know the names of their children please.
M Head

william berigan

Leroy Berigan — 2 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Irish Wills 1850

MHead63 — 26 Jul 2008 4:09:29 GMT

Hi,
Anyone know where I can see a copy of the Will of William De Montmorency, illegitimate son of Sir William de Montmorency. William died in 1850 in London,aged 54, from all accounts in a house of pleasure, he lived at Uppercourt , Kilkenny.
Cheers
Marianne Head

Robert Grace

bkoski8811 — 25 Jul 2008 12:42:44 GMT

Hello,
I'm looking for information on the parents of Robert Grace, b.24 May 1821, d.31 Oct 1887 in Kilkenny. He emigrated to the US, married Elizabeth Bridget Smith, settled in IL and had seven children. One of his sons, Richard Henry Grace, became a state supreme court judge and college president.

I don't have a name for either parents but I believe he had a sister named Mary.
Sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for your help, Barb

BOWE family in Kilkenny

marzipan9 — 24 Jul 2008 10:23:33 GMT

Hello,

My 2nd great grandparents MARGARET BOWE born c.1859 in Kilkenny, Ireland and WALTER EALES born c. 1855 in Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire married in St. John's, Kilkenny in March 1878. Their marriage record names Margaret's father as THOMAS BOWE. Does anyone know anything of these people or their possible family?

Happy hunting,
Julia

Paulstown, Clear Cahill in Kilkenny

Soro1234 — 23 Jan 2008 3:14:48 GMT

Does anyone have info on a Clear family from Paulstown Kilkenny? John Clear immigrated to NY in 1827 or 28. John Clear married Mary Cahill Laharty and left for Puslinch Twp in Wellington Co in S. Ontario Canada arriving and purchasing land in 1829. I am looking for family records in Kilkenny for John. Mary Cahill had a daughter Catherine from her first marriage to a Laharty previous to m John Clear. The name is spelt Clair today. I do have records for their life in Puslinch. I am hoping to get some other family information in Kilkenny. Can anyone tell me where Paulstown might be in Kilkenny?

Re;Kennedy/Costello

Susan Harvey — 25 Oct 2003 2:19:53 GMT

Researching my ggg grandparents. Ellen Kennedy from Ireland married Peter W. Costello from Windgap, Kilkenny,
Ireland. Had 4 children in Ireland - Willaim b 1820, Martin b1823, Thomas b 1825, & Mary b 1828. Left to go to Prince Edward Island, Canada. Had 4 more children in PEI Jane b 1834, Ellen b 1836, Anne b 1839 and Peter b 1841. Any info. would be helpful.
Sue Harvey

Harriet Ursula deMontmorency

boonsmoms — 8 Jul 2008 5:22:35 GMT

Hello,
Harriet Ursula Mossom married a William de Montmorency Esq. on Feb.16, 1818. This Wm. deMont.DIED in June1850. Does anyone have ANY info on this woman after his death? Did she immigrate to US or Canada? Also does anyone know the names of their children or their birthdates?
Wm. deMont.and she would have lived at Uppercourt in Kilkenny until the estate came under the encumbered estates act circa 1848.

Thanks in advance,
Sally

Margaret and Walter Eales, Kilkenny/ Northamptonshire

marzipan9 — 8 Jul 2008 2:47:27 GMT

Hi,

I'm searching for the family of MARGARET/MAGGIE, born c.1860 in Kilkenny, Ireland. She married WALTER EALES, born c.1855 in Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, England, but as I can't find their marriage record I assume they must have married in Ireland, and their first child, MARY ANN EALES, was born there c.1879 before they moved back to Northamptonshire. Walter was in the Royal Artillery; this could be why he was in Ireland.

Can anyone suggest how I can find their marriage record or their child's birth record or perhaps any military records? I need them to trace Margaret's family - I don't even know her surname!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Happy hunting,
Julia

Kelly: Patrick, Walter, Thomas, James, John, Michael, B: Kilkenny 1800's

wingnuttwotwo — 7 Jul 2008 9:19:02 GMT

Patrick b. 1792 d. 1858 Michigan
Walter b.1814 d. 1893 Davenport, Ia
John F d. May 14, 1865

Michael, Thomas, James, no birth or death info available.

My gggrandmother, Annistatia, was supposedly daughter of John F. or Michael Kelly. Any info on the brothers may lead to finding out more about this Kelly Family. Hearsay has it that they are from Ballycallan. Patrick was ordained a priest at St. Kiernans College in Kilkenny and came to America in 1820.

Michael Brennan

barbaralbrennan1 — 7 Jul 2008 2:28:05 GMT

I am searching for family of Michael Brennan born Tipperary Ireland 1818, Married Helen / Ellen Filfoyle/Kilroyle.
Came to Australia with brother James.Father: James/mother Mary Prior=Priory

Martin Scully and Ann Clark from Kilkenny

kctate — 6 Jul 2008 9:55:23 GMT

Looking for Martin Scully and Ann Clark from the County of Kilkenny, and possible death/burial records prior to 1861.

We experiencing great difficulty in locating members of the Scully line of the family. In my Great-Great-Grandparents 1861 marriage record it states, “daughter of the deceased Martin Scully and the late Ann Clark of the County of Kilkenny”.

Our Great-Great Grandparents, Mary Ann (Bridget) Scully and William A. Tate married in St. Patrick’s Church in Quebec, Canada. Later, in 1864, at the baptism of son William Charles Tate, a relative named Catherine Scully is noted as a sponsor on the baptism record. We presume this person to be a relative of Mary Ann.

Apparently Martin Scully and Ann Clark Scully died before their Daughter's 1861 marriage while in Kilkenny. Any help in locating the Kilkenny Scully's of our family certainly would be most appreciated.

Thanks so much.
pamela tate

HOBIN in Kilkenny, Ireland

lynch5751 — 4 Jul 2008 11:58:30 GMT

I have found my great,great,great grandfather Murtha Hobin was from Kilkenny, Ireland. He was married to Ann Hanlon. He was born about 1775 and she was born about 1779 and they were married about 1800. They had a son, Richard born about 1803 who sailed to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1829 and married Margaret Kilfoil(Gilfoy) in Sept. 13, 1829. When I found their marriage record, I found his parents names. I am in the process of trying to find the names of his children, so far, I have Sarah(June 11,1844), Margaret(Oct. 6, 1842) and maybe a Michael(Oct. 13, 1835). I would like to find out more about Murtha and Ann, but don't know where to start. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me.

Landowners, circa 1870s

jeanrice — 22 Jun 2001 5:38:41 GMT

court case De Montmorency v Devereux

MHead63 — 3 Jul 2008 3:55:40 GMT

Hi,
Sir William Ryves de Montmorency Morres born 1763 and died 1829. His illegitimate son, William de Montmorency of Uppercourt, Kilkenny was taken to court by Devereux who contested the Will of Sir William.
This is about 1838.
In the court case a wife of William de Montmorency is mentioned . Who was she?
As Sir William had no legal heirs his knighthood could not be used by an heir and came to an end.

What happened to William De Montmorency, the illegitimate son? Did he have children? or...perhaps
did he too have a mistress and illegitimate children?

Does anyone know anything of William De Montmorency and his wife and family?

I am looking for the ancestors of a man born 20 May 1832 who may well be an illegitimate child of this William de Montmorency.

Cheers and thanks
M Head

McEvoy Travel to Canada

Robert Holloway — 28 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hello: Three brothers; John P., Thomas and Michael McEvoy travelled to Canada about 1825. About the same time Patrick McEvoy (my ancestor) also travelled to Canada. All came from County Kilkenny. Trying to determine travel dates, etc. and whether Patrick is related to three brothers. Patrick McEvoy's father was Thomas McEvoy and mother was Margaret Marshall. thanx

Thomas Sheehan b Kilmacow 1809

kittykate65 — 29 Jun 2008 9:37:53 GMT

Thomas Sheehan b~1804 Kimacow,Kilkenny m~1839 to Margaret Cooney b~1809 Kilmichael Wexford. Later resident in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales. At least two sons settled in Pittsburgh PA.

If anyone has a connection to the Sheehans of Kilmacow, please get in touch.

Michael Whealy

macush11 — 29 Jun 2008 3:45:44 GMT

Baptism: June 13, 1833
Adress: Dumore Parish St. John's Co. Kilkenny
Father: Lot Whealy Mother Catherine Carrigan
Sponsors: Patrick Caddy & Margaret Nolan

My interest is in Michael Whealy

callan workhouse cemetery kilkenny

thomasdwyer1000 — 27 Feb 2008 11:30:46 GMT

Would any body know if there any records of burials,in the Callan workhouse cemetery,I have visited the site ,but there is not one headstone,placed over any of the graves.I am trying to find the grave of a relation, who died in Callan Workhouse,

Dermody Kilkenny City

rickcowey — 24 Jun 2008 7:03:16 GMT

Does any one know where St Canice - Water Barrack Lane - Garden is in Kilkenny.

My GGGgrandmother Mary Dermody was shown in the Griffith valuation as being there but I cannot locate it anywhere.

Any help would be appreciated

Pierce Hanrahan

hanrahap — 25 Jun 2001 4:29:21 GMT

My grandfather was a Pierce Hanrahan who fought in the U.S. Army during the Civil War:

PETER HANRAHAN OF BLESSINGTON, IRELAND AND HONOR MOORE OF THOMASTOWN, CO. KILKENNY IRELAND WERE THE PARENTS OF PIERCE HANRAHAN.
PIERCE WAS BORN 5 JUNE 1836 AT THOMASTOWN, CO. KILKENNY IRELAND, DIOCESE OF OSSORY.
HE DIED 25 MAY 1911 AT 258 BELVIDERE AVE. DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Tracing Family Roots

Catherine Hoppe — 28 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My Great- Great Grandparents came from Kilkenny(not exactly sure were) My Great Great Grandfather John Gregory Purcell
came from a established family. I understand he was educated
in England then came back to Ireland. When he return home he fell in love with the coachman's daughter Annie Skelly. She was sent to England however he followed her.-- She was
then sent to American to stay with family in Jersey City, New Jersey. John Gregory Purcell followed Annie Skelly to
America were they married. His family advised him if he
followed her he would be banned from the family. Time frame is between 1860 to 1880. It's time to reunite this family can anyone help me?

Feehan, Shea

MaureenGreff — 11 Jun 2008 12:54:39 GMT

Looking for any and all info re gg grandfather John Feehan b abt 1818 in Kilkenny, married to Mary Shea b. abt 1814. Left Ireland for Canada with Dtr Bridget born March 1 1848. settled in Ontario Canada, first Chingacousey Township and then Arthur Township. thank you

Samuel DELANEY / DULANEY

shootingcreek — 4 Jul 2001 12:32:02 GMT

Kilkenny Co.

Looking for a Samuel Delaney/Dulaney/Dalany, the census
takers have mutilated this name in America.

Samuel was probably first seen in Greenbrier Co. near or
in Virginia around 1750, he died in Montgomery Co. in
1812. Our researchers have not been able to find this man
for over 30 yrs. If anyone can help.
There is a little story, true or not true that he father
gave him $21 dollars to go a start a shoe shop and he took
the money and came to America. Who really knows. Thanks
for any help. Sandy Dulaney

Kilkenny Workhouse Records

NicolaBelisle — 9 Jun 2008 8:10:15 GMT

I am looking for information on the Kilkenny Workhouse from around 1907.

Are there any records that are available on line, available by mail, or anywhere?

Families of Hackett and Owen

Yasmin Christie — 16 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandfather William Hackett was born in Kilkenny around 1841. I know he married a woman called Anne I am not sure of her maiden name it could have been Owen. She was born around 1851 I know they had one daughter born in Kilkenny around 1870-71 called Julia. I Know they came over to England when i dont know. They appear on the 1881 Census Index I know they had two more children sons Thomas who was born 16th October 1886 in what was called Durham but is now Sunderland Tyne and Wear and my grandfather James who I know was born 16 th September but I am not sure of the year 1877-78. Any information on either of these families would be a great help.

Thanks Yasmin Christie

GRAHAM family in Kilbeacon parish

jgraham67 — 7 Jun 2008 6:17:18 GMT

I have been trying to research the origins of a Graham family. I have come across research conducted by another researcher who has the head of this family, George Graham b.abt 1798, as having been born in Baley Brae, County Down, Ireland. I have been unable to locate any such location in County Down. I do, however, see evidence of a "Ballybrae" in Kilbeacon Parish, County Kilkenny.

I would appreciate any assistance in solving this mystery. The George Graham I am interested in migrated with his family to Ontario, Canada in the early 1800s. I am trying to determine George's parentage. He married a woman named Charlotte Magee; records indicate she was from County Cavan.

Sincerely,
Jeannie Graham