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Re: Descendents of the Bleakley's of Portlongfield, Killeshandra, Co Cavan, Ireland, living in Australia

bos_jennifer — 2012-02-25 05:45:15Z

My grandfather was Arthur George Bleakley - son of John Close and Carolyn (Mason) Bleakley.

Re: Bleakleys

spinartusa — 2011-06-17 15:10:48Z

Update on Jack/John Bleakley. Born April 8th, 1914.

Re: Descendents of the Bleakley's of Portlongfield, Killeshandra, Co Cavan, Ireland, living in Australia

macneils_1 — 2011-03-03 08:47:24Z

Noted your reference to the children of John Close Bleakley and Carolyn Mason. My grandfather was one of their sons: Charles Abraham Bleakley. I notice that you don't mention my grandfather's older brother John William. This is a link to an entry about him in the ANU Australian Dictionary of Biography:
http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A070331b.htm?hilite=B...

Re: Descendents of the Bleakley's of Portlongfield, Killeshandra, Co Cavan, Ireland, living in Australia

gillianalfredson — 2010-08-24 08:01:19Z

I am still not sure how to use this site. Have you been in touch with the Huggins family because they have more than I have. I have a chart prepared in 2000 which shows a William Bleakley b1812 d1893 marrying a Margaret producing Mary Ann 1840, Jane 1841, William 185?4, Isobella 1852, Harriet 1854, Mary Ellen 1860, Margery 186?,. This sounds like your lot. William was known as William Hollow on the land documents because there were so many Bleakleys in Portlongfield. William's father was James b1775 d1835. I am descended from James's younger brother John. Their parents were William Bleakley who married Jane Berry in 1769.

Re: Ralph Collier Bleakley

PatrickFHarrison — 2010-05-19 14:02:28Z

Anyone still interested in the Bleakley family, I am related to them through my uncle Edwin Harrison. He married Virginia Ellen Bleakley, daughter of Charles Laurie Bleakley SR and Catherine Frances Collier. Ralph would be Virginia's brother. I have limited information on this line, and would appreciate exchanging it with others. Virginia just recently passed away, and the family lost touch with much of the Bleakley ancestry.

Re: Bleakley's of Enniskillen, Fermanagh

jbleakley120 — 2010-03-28 19:21:02Z

I have info on all these people. What is your connection to these people ?

Bleakley of Fermanagh, Enniskillen

jbleakley120 — 2010-03-28 19:15:41Z

I have info on all these people. What is your connection to these people.

Re: Bleakley of Enniskillen

stashali1 — 2010-03-23 13:25:00Z

Thanks so much for responding! My grandmother, Mary Jane Bleakley, born 1862 Enniskillen, married William henderson Elliott(1855 Enniskillen). They died in Toronto (where I was born in 1940)in the 1930's. Their daughter Mary (Minnie) was my grandmother and she married Robert Dickson Wood in Toronto in 1911.

I would love to fill in missing information and correct possible misinformation I have. Was your grandfather Albert the son of George Bleakley and Letitia Fleming?
Catherine Swales Ali
stashali@verizon.net

Re: Bleakley of Enniskillen

gaudeo1 — 2010-03-22 21:43:08Z

Hello:
My father was Albert(Bertie) Edward Bleakley. He was born in Toronto, Canada in 1917 to Albert Bleakley(born in Enniskillen) and Maude(nee Magill)of Belfast. Albert Bleakley Sr. (my grandfather) came from a large family of 14. We have a lot of information, if you would care to contact us.

Re: Descendents of the Bleakley's of Portlongfield, Killeshandra, Co Cavan, Ireland, living in Australia

jgbhuggins — 2010-02-22 11:44:33Z

Dear Bruce,
We have a lot to talk about. I`m in contact with researchers for the Bleakley and Bothwell families.
Please contact me at my email address jgbhuggins@bigpond.com
Look foward to hearing from you.
Sue.

Re: Descendents of the Bleakley's of Portlongfield, Killeshandra, Co Cavan, Ireland, living in Australia

brucebleakley — 2010-02-21 23:46:19Z

We are related to both the Bleakleys and Bothwells from Killeshandra. Who is proucing this book and what details can you tell me about the reunion?

regards

Bruce Bleakley

Re: Bleakley, Scotland

Enya193 — 2010-01-10 19:47:23Z

mustangkars is a little mistaken. We too have a William Bleakley from Scotland so I have read by researching His Grandson.
William of Scotland had a son Andrew W. Bleakley b. 4 Apr 1777 in Ireland and a son William Bleakley. 1776.
It's through Andrew 1777's son William BLeakley. 1808 in New York that it was written. do not know if he had any other children.

Re: Descendents of the Bleakley's of Portlongfield, Killeshandra, Co Cavan, Ireland, living in Australia

jgbhuggins — 2010-01-08 04:28:08Z

I would like to make contact regarding the two main Bleakley families GEORGE( Marr Elizabeth 1801, 5 children) & WILLIAM ( marr 30-1-1769 Jane BERRY Killashandre,8 chilren, County Cavan) in 1841 census for the townland of Portlongfield, Killashandra.
A huge amount of informations has been collect by descendants in Australia and New Zealand for a book which is due to be publish before the reunion in September 2010.
Look forward to hearing from any Bleakley descendants.

Re: Bleakley's in Bolton/Radcliffe

welliott121 — 2010-01-03 15:58:11Z

I'm new at this but I have a lot of Bleakley ancestry in the Radcliffe England area. Please contact me at welliott@charter.net

Bleakley's of Enniskillen, Fermanagh

familytree67_1 — 2009-10-03 21:27:55Z

Looking for info on the following people:

*Thomas Bleakley b. abt 1850 - 1855 son of John Bleakley & Jane Henderson
*Annie Bleakley b. 20 May 1888 m. ????? Morrison
*Edith Bleakley b. 1900 m. Joseph Johnston
*Evangeline Bleakley b. 9 Mar 1899 d/o of George & Mary Jane (Devers)
*Flora Bella Bleakley b. 13 Feb 1897 d/o George & Mary Jane (Devers)
*Jane Bleakley b. 21 Mar 1877
*Jane Bleakley b. 11 Dec 1886
*John Bleakley b. 16 Mar 1883
*John Bleakley b. 25 Mar 1891
*Florence Bleakley
*George Bleakley
*Helen Bleakley
*Ivan Bleakley
(It is thought the 4 above may have died as infants. Parentage unknown at present)
*Jean Bleakley m. Jack Hassard
*Ellen Bleakley b. 22 Feb 1896 m. George Irvine 20 Feb 1924 Rossorry. Had two daughters Anna (m. Johnston Erwin) and Maud (m. Mervyn Acheson)

Re: Bleakley, Scotland

weetoddy — 2009-09-06 07:01:32Z

Hi. can you send me some more details as to where you are connected with my tree?

John

Re: Bleakley, Scotland

mustangkars — 2009-08-22 23:00:01Z

hi im one of the family Bleakley from william if look on search u see we ended up in verplancks point

Re: Thomas Bleakley

MaryLouiseDunn57 — 2009-07-29 02:11:46Z

My husband's Mother was a Bleakley, from Belfast Nr Ireland.
Thomas William was the first son, His father was John.
Other sons were, Woolsey, Norman, Wesley &Herbert.
John was a builder and all the sons were Tradesmen.
Girls were Amanda, Holyoke, Ma. USA Rebecca (Cis) & Daisy
both of Belfast Nr Ireland.

Re: Bleakley from Franklin, PA

maclark42 — 2009-06-08 00:06:26Z

I have found a photograph of Hazel Brooks Hoffman photographed by Jackson of Franklin, PA. I would like to return her home to her family. I may repeat this post under my husband's account. Also on the back it says Aunt Vinaa's (but I'm not sure about the 'V') The picture was taken about 1904 judging by the clothes. She is a pretty young woman. Her left hand is showing what looks like an engagment ring or wedding band. Does she belong to you?
The picture was found in Estes Park, CO.

Re: Bleakley, Byng, Nixon, Johnston Families - Ireland

stashali1 — 2009-04-29 19:28:46Z

I have 2 William Bleakley's from Enniskillen. Are you still interested?
Catherine

Bleakley of Enniskillen

stashali1 — 2009-04-29 19:25:10Z

Albert Edward "Bertie" Bleakley was my first cousin 2X removed. I am trying to fill in my gaps on the Blealeys. My great grandmother was Mary Jane Bleakley, born in Enniskillen and died in Toronto.
If anyone is researching the Bleakley's of Enniskillen, I would like to exchange information.
Catherine

Bleakley's in Bolton/Radcliffe

gregorybleakley1 — 2008-08-22 13:20:14Z

Very intersting with the Bleakley link in Bolton. I remember my father, Fred Bleakley showing a John/James Bleakley on the cenotaph names in Little Lever, Bolton. My grandfather Enoch Bleakley (deceased) lived in Radcliffe. I guess the Bolton and Radcliffe relationship is relevant but would love to hear from anyone who has further information on this link / Bleakley family history

Re: Bleakley, Byng, Nixon, Johnston Families - Ireland

stashali1 — 2008-07-06 20:32:43Z

I am related to the Bleakleys in Enniskillen. Do you have any more names?

Re: BLEAKLEY

stashali1 — 2008-07-06 20:25:16Z

My great grandmother, Mary Jane Bleakley, born 14 Mar 1862 in Enniskillen. Are any of your Bleakleys from there?

Bleakley, Scotland

no1toddy — 2007-12-16 12:04:39Z

Anyone with links to the Surname bleakley please go to www.weetoddy.com and read about the Bleakley family from Glasgow

Re: Bleakleys of Bolton, Lancashire, England

rozeepozee — 2007-08-01 19:13:38Z

Thanks for the tip. Ancestors have been put on hold while I start a family of my own, but when I begin again I'll include this in my search.

Re: Bleakleys of Bolton, Lancashire, England

lisacallenwood1 — 2007-07-27 18:57:08Z

Hello,
I have a number of BLEAKLEY family members in my line. I've also run across the spelling of this as "BLACKLEY".

ELLIS BLEAKLEY (b. 1827, Kearsley, Lancs)married MARGARET HALLIDAY (b. 1833, Bolton, Lancs) in 1851. This is as far back as I've gone to date.

I found that the change of spelling has helped me quite a bit. The census has this family listed mostly as BLEAKLEY but the above marriage was under BLACKLEY.

Give it a try!!!

John Robert Bleakley

barbaraalford1 — 2007-05-26 20:04:49Z

I am looking for information about the family of John Robert Bleakley. He was born in Radcliffe Lancashire in 1875 and married Amelia Shaw. They emigrated to the USA about 1899 and settled in California near San Francisco in the Vallego Solana area. I believe they had three children, Jane,Bertha Amelia and John Robert but don't know what happened to the family after that. If anyone has any information I would be grateful.

Re: Thomas Bleakley

2006-11-21 18:10:53Z

hi vaughan, thankyou for your message! I will be seeing my dad tomorrow and will show him the info you have given me. I will get back to you when i know more.
thanks again,
dawn

Re: BLEAKLEY REUNION SEPT 2006

CaseyMPreston — 2006-11-21 17:21:18Z

Hi Robert,

I do have you listed on my tree. Michael McClure Bleakley updated me on Orrin's line a few years back. I would be happy to e-mail you a copy of the tree if you will send me your e-mail address. I have e-mailed it once before so hopefully I can figure it out again. If not I will have to send it snail mail. Anyway, it would be great if you would make sure there are no errors that need to be corrected. I don't have any birth dates listed for your immediate line but it is up to you whether you want that info listed.

I also have put together a Yahoo group for Bleakley family members. I did send out an invitation to the addresses O.D. Bleakley provided me with, but I wasn't sure exactly who was included in the group. If you did not receive it I would be happy to send it to you. I really would like to get the family members to chat a bit before the reunion.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Casey

Re: Thomas Bleakley

2006-11-19 14:18:54Z

Just saw you'r message so i don't know if you are still interested? My grandfather was Arthur Bleakley and my father is Tom Bleakley.My father was born in Besseth Barn Whitefield near Manchester and i was born in Bolton and still live here.I know my Grandfather had two brothers, Ernie who was killed in the first world war ,and George who lived all his life in Hadfield,Yorkshire.hope that has been of some use?

More PA Bleakleys

CaseyMPreston — 2006-10-05 18:53:45Z

I am looking for descendants of John and Rosanna Bleakley of Jackson Township, Venango Co., PA. I believe that John may be my ancestor. We know that he remarried after my gggggrandmother died and he had another family. I think this census listing is his second family:

1860 Census; Jackson, Venango Co., PA

Bleakley, John Sr., 72
Rosanna, 50
John H., 22
Sarah J. , 19
Joseph , 18
Mary E., 16
William, 14
George, 12

If this is my John, have a tremendous amount of info on his first family. Other members of the family have done lots of research on the town in Ireland he lived in before he came to the US. Two have even visited Ireland and have located Bleakley relatives still living there. Please e-mail me for more info at caseympreston@aol.com

Casey

Re: Scottish Bleakley's

JennyeBleakley — 2006-09-10 10:43:31Z

Frank ,
Does your Andrew Bleakley have a decsendant Charles L G Bleakley born 16 Nov 1868 in NY,NY? Charles Bleakley went down to work with the Panama Canal Zone Company for the USA. Would be willing to exchange information.

Re: Scottish Bleakley's

2006-06-13 18:32:30Z

Hi Jennye,
I don't believe so. I will look through my records and get back to you.
Frank

Re: Scottish Bleakley's

2006-05-15 21:30:38Z

Thank you Frank. I have sent you a message through your on e-mail address as to my line of Bleakley's

Regards
John

Re: Scottish Bleakley's

2006-05-15 17:49:10Z

Hi John,
My name is Frank Bleakley, the oldest ancestor that I have knowledge of was Andrew Bleakley who left Scotland around 1800 for North Ireland, his sons William and John left Ireland for the U.S.A. somewhere arond 1820 to 1830. This probably won't help you much but if you would be so kind to share any info. you find on Bleakley's of Scotland, I would be greatful. If there is anything I could do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
Frank

Thomas Bleakley

2006-04-13 17:10:35Z

Since my last message, I have found out my great grandad Thomas Bleakley and his wife Kate,had sons called Reg, Frank, Albert, Jack, Harry and Herbert(my grandad), he also had daughters called Molly and Gladys. They were born in Bolton in the early 1900's. I would be very grateful for any information anyone has.

Thomas Bleakley

dawnmcurran — 2006-03-31 18:16:34Z

My Great Grandad was called Thomas Bleakley, he was married to Kate and I think they came from Bolton. They had 4 or 5 sons, one of them being my Grandad, Herbert Stanley born in 1910. I am trying to find out information about my Great Grandad as my dad has been trying without success. I would be very grateful for any information received.

Harvey and Mary Bleakley, Washington Co., Ohio,

RMiller1965 — 2006-01-29 16:15:46Z

Looking for info on Harvey Bleakley from Marietta, Ohio. Married Mary Boley, mother of Dessie, John Clarence and Clyde. I have some pictures, any info would be appreciated..Thanks...Rick Miller...e-mail herdfan2003@yahoo.com

Scottish Bleakley's

2006-01-11 08:50:28Z

Looking for any Bleakley's from Glasgow,Scotland

Re: BLEAKLEY REUNION SEPT 2006

2006-01-11 06:15:34Z

Thanks for the prompt reply.

Our email address is bleakley@gilanet.com. We'll advise relative to any information to be added or corrected.

Yes, we have interest in the Yahoo group. We'll pass that information to our siblings and try to stimulate some interaction.

Thanks again.

Re: BLEAKLEY REUNION SEPT 2006

2006-01-10 06:11:35Z

I am a grandson of Rollin Richardson and Sarah (Acheson)Bleakley and a son of Robert E. and Amy Christine (Baker). My father, the 5th of 6 sons, was born in 1924.

I am planning to attend the reunion in Franklin.

It seems from reading your other posts that you are willing to share the family tree you've compiled. Is that correct?

Do you need information on our branch of the family?

BLEAKLEY REUNION SEPT 2006

CaseyMPreston — 2005-12-10 22:15:34Z

A Bleakley reunion is planned for September 2006 in Franklin, PA. Looking for descendants of James and Elizabeth Bleakley. Other surnames include MCDOWELL, MOORE, DUBBS, BRIGHAM, WALKER. I have been working on this family tree for years but I am sure there are more Bleakley relatives out there. If you are related please contact me, we would like to include you in the family tree. For more information regarding the reunion or to have your family information included in the tree please contact Casey. Thanks.

Caseympreston@aol.com

Re: Bleakley's of Fivemiletown, Northern Ireland

2005-08-20 21:52:20Z

Hi
Yes I know the family well. My maiden name was bleakley

Re: WALTER BLEAKLEY/ALICE RUSHTON

Pamela_Dodd — 2005-08-17 10:10:16Z

I have the following information about Walter Bleakley - his parents were Samuel Bleakley and Betty (Elizabeth) Barlow and he was one of eight children. Samuel and Betty were my Great Grandparents.

BLEAKLEY

2005-07-27 14:38:44Z

Hello Friends and Family,
Haven't seen any post recently, so I thought I would stir the pot. I come from a line of Bleakley's that started in Scotland came to the USA by way of Ireland. Some of my earlier names are Louis, William, Andrew, William F., I am a 4th generation Frank my greatgrandfather was the son of Louis. nephew of William F.. Whats your line ? Where are you and your family from ? Lets try to connect our family dots. Look forward to hearing from all the Bleakley's of the world, well at least a couple anyway, maybe make a few new friends. Bye for now.
Frank J. Bleakley

Re: Bleakleys of Bolton, Lancashire, England

2005-05-28 10:27:56Z

Thanks but my John Bleakley stayed in Bolton til his death in the 1930s. He had one son, John who moved to Anaheim Cal

Re: Bleakleys of Bolton, Lancashire, England

barbaraalford1 — 2005-05-06 19:42:18Z

I don't know if your John Bleakley settled in Calafonia, but my great aunt Amelia married a John Robert Bleakley.He was born in1875 in Radcliffe near Bolton and they went to America about !899. They had three children, Jane,Bertha Madeline and John Robert. If you think this might be your Bleakleys I can give you a little more information. hope this is of help.

Bleakley's from Belfast

johntodd63 — 2005-03-09 05:40:51Z

Trying to find info on the John Bleakley a farmer who married Mary Jane Laverty at May St Church, Shankhill, in July of 1872.
They moved to Glasgow in the 1880's but his father(also called John) and brothers remained in Ireland as a far as I know.
Any info on how I can trace the family who remained in Ireland would be appreciated.
thanks
John Todd
Glasgow

Bleakley, Byng, Nixon, Johnston Families - Ireland

Nancy_Byng — 2004-11-23 21:45:22Z

I am looking for information about William Bleakley, grocer, who lived on Brock Street, Windmill Hill, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland in the 1840's. He was married to Elizabeth Bing/Byng and their children included James and George. Would appreciate receiving any information about this family.
Thanks.