Fitzsimons - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

kidja — 2009-02-15 14:12:56Z

Hi Siobhan,

I have some photos of your mother which i will be scanning in. My mother (Jenny) says hello - she has very fond memories of Anna.

Catherine

Re: JAMES FITZSIMONS Dublin 1876 - Carroll and Boyd?

SheilaHancock70 — 2009-02-01 15:27:29Z

Hello from Sheila in Southport Merseyside,
In my research for a friend, we have :
BERNARD FITZSIMONS married CATHERINE GAFFNEY ( before 1888 )
Dublin
I have sent for the MARRIAGE.
Their son THOMAS FITZSIMONS b. 1887 44 CUFFE street Dublin
he married :
MARGARET CARROLL 1908 Dublin
THOMAS and MARGARET FITZSIMONS moved to Liverpool abt 1915
with their children :
Bernard, James and John b. 1910, 1911 and 1914 Dublin.
Died in Liverpool
Are we researching the same family ?
Thank you
Sheila.

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Bernardette_feehan — 2008-10-30 03:24:21Z

Sorry Siobhan, I must have replied to the wrong one. I hope you have now picked up my message. Siobhan G may be confusing you still further. My grandmother was Martha Murphy, daughter of Henery Murphy and Maria Fitzsimons. My mother, Marcella, was the daughter of Henry and Maria.

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

smg2ct — 2008-10-20 18:16:13Z

okay, so you'll resend this to Siobhan Canavan then? thx, Siobhan Gallagher

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

irvingancestry — 2008-10-20 10:45:02Z

Hi Siobhan

I'm your mother's cousin Catherine, daughter of Harry Murphy. The first post i made was under another account.

Catherine

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

smg2ct — 2008-10-19 16:28:14Z

Hi, got your message. What's our connection and why are you 'dying to say hello'? :o)
cheers,
Siobhan

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

kidja — 2008-10-19 16:01:39Z

Hi Siobhan,

Please get in touch as i am dying to say hello,

Catherine

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

smg2ct — 2008-09-03 21:49:23Z

Hi, Siobhan, seems I'm fielding lots of messages for you lately from our cousins! :o) Must be the first name.

See the reply trail to this and read the message from Bernardette, who if I'm understanding the connection correctly, she's your aunt Martha's daughter.

cheers,
Siobhan Gallagher

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Bernardette_feehan — 2008-09-03 21:29:28Z

Hello Siobhan, It is a long time since I checked this message board and I am delighted to see yet another member of the extended family interested in researching the family history. I am in contact with both Siobhan G. and Catherine W.My daughter and I are travelling to Ireland in October and will be staying for a few days with Siobhan G.
I live in Coventry, England. My great grandmother, Maria/Mary Fitzsimons was a daughter of John Fitzsimons of Ballylow. She married a Henry Murphy and they had 5 children, Luke John, Martha, my grandmother, Laurence and Anna.They lived in Tinode until 1885. They disappear at this point to resurface in Dublin in 1891, for the marriage of their daughter Martha to Richard Fitzharris. One of their daughters was Marcella, my mother. She often spoke of Ballylow as apparently, as children, they stayed there during the summer, travelling to Blessington on the steam tram.
Maria's brother Owen(Eugene) married Anna Murphy and Owen became the game keeper at The Ballylow lodge( old hunting lodge), which was burned down in the troubles.
I am just beginning to write up the history of the Fitzsimons/Murphys and would love to hear from you.

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

smg2ct — 2008-08-31 08:34:12Z

Ah, yes, the hunting lodge that was burned down in the rebellion. I took my mom to see the ruins just a few months ago and got some pics although not great ones as it was twilight. Our ancestor, Robert Fitzsimons [brother to my direct ancestor, John, lived on that plot (John lived in the original part of the Ballylow house that's still standing, that my mother grew up in)]. Kathy Trant, who is currently secretary of the Blessington Historical Society, wrote a book called "The Blessington Estate." Have you read it? She talks about how Robert, his wife and children (I've tracked 7 kids thus far) were ousted in 1854, extremely poor but having survived the famine, so that the Marquis of Downshire could build the hunting lodge there. I've been quite unsuccessful trying to track down this branch of the family. They just disappeared, last seen, according to Kathy Trant, walking down the Dublin Road. No idea if the Marquis gave them any financial assistance, if they emigrated, went to the Naas workhouse or just starved on the road. If you know anything at all, can you share it with me?

Happy to share any info with you that I have, although Catherine, being a Murphy, knows a great deal more of the Murphy branches there. Do you know the Fitzsimons families who are still out there? I do, which is why I ask. Delighted that Catherine proved to be such a direct connection for you. It's always exciting to make such a connection!

cheers,
Siobhan Gallagher (I'm here in Ireland through October)

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

siobhancanavan1 — 2008-08-30 23:28:08Z

Hello Siobhan,

Thank you for your reply. I've just logged on and can't belive that Catherine actually knew my mum. Hence that late response a week later. I found this discussion board completely by chance as I was researching an old hunting lodge that is in Ballylow for my Uncle John (He still lives in Balinatona).

I thought it was rather a long shot that anyone might respond to such a random email. Thank you for your reply once again. I have Catherine's email address and will contact her in the morning. My mum left me some old family photo's which I will scan in work this week and send to you, I think they may be of her Aunt Ester, a relative of yours also.

Kind Regards,

Siobhan Canavan

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

smg2ct — 2008-08-25 12:56:50Z

Siobhan--wanted to be sure you saw the message Catherine Whalley, your cousin, sent you because I got a notification so maybe you didn't. Look for post by Catherine near end of this trail.

cheers!
Siobhan Gallagher

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

irvingancestry — 2008-08-25 10:17:11Z

Hello Siobhan,

I am Louie's brother Harry's daughter. I knew Anna well when she was teaching in Lancashire - we lived nearby.
Please contact me at catherine@whalley.ch

Talk soon

Catherine

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

smg2ct — 2008-08-25 00:05:05Z

Siobhan, sounds indeed like we might have a connection but I suspect you were trying to respond not to me but to Catherine, a distant cousin of mine who derives from the Ballinatona Murphy branch that I met through this website. If so, let me know as I have her contact info. She lives in Switzerland now but is from Blessington. In fact, I'll forward this response from you to her to ensure she sees it.

Right now I'm in Ireland through October. Where are you? Send me some more info on your family tree and we'll see what we can put together!!

best,
Siobhan Gallagher

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

siobhancanavan1 — 2008-08-24 23:19:25Z

Hello Catherine,

My Grandfather is Loius Murphy of Ballinatona and I came across your message and couldn't believe that all the family details are listed here, it's very interesting.

My mother was Anne Marie Murphy, later know as Anna, and I have inherited some photo's of her and her aunt Cis. There's a man in these photo's that I can't name. It may be that we can establish who he is, possibly your father or my Great Grandad.

I hope you get the chance to read this late coming message and can get in contact.

Kind regards

Siobhan Canavan

Re: George FITZSIMONS - Co Louth

spicyting — 2008-07-07 23:38:49Z

hello Cathy, thanks for the reply, I have most of their history for the UK, ordered one of only 2 possible parish records from the LDS with no luck, but unfortunatley the other parish isnt of yet filmed. Good luck with your search.
Paul

Re: George FITZSIMONS - Co Louth

fitzsimonsfamily — 2008-07-07 22:32:10Z

Hi, my name is Cathy Fitzsimons--I work on our family tree, and the information that my husband, George Martin Fitzsimons gave is partly incorrect. His father is George Joseph Fitzsimons, and his grandfather is George Arthur Fitzsimons. George Arthur Fitzsimons was the one in the orphanage. Sorry, but we do not appear to be any relation to Richard Fitzsimons, as we have traced our ancestry back to 1851 in Ireland, and there was no mention of any brother, uncle, father, etc. named Richard. I had good luck when I searched the UK census records for our ancestors. I if find anything for Richard, I will let you know. Good luck.

Re: George FITZSIMONS - Co Louth

spicyting — 2008-07-07 14:24:11Z

Hello there, Ive only just read your message. Do you know whereabouts in Liverpool he lived and when apart from the orphange?

Re: FITZSIMONS

2005-09-30 18:20:50Z

Diane;
Thank You for your reply.I shall keep looking for my Great grandmothers family.I wish i knew more about townlands and civil and church parishes.
Jim

Re: FITZSIMONS

2005-09-28 22:59:07Z

Diane;
Did your Great Grandfather have sisters named Mary and Margaret? Great Great grandparents named Michael Fitzsimons and Anne Cooke?
James

Re:FITZSIMONS

2003-10-16 03:06:43Z

Hello Charlie;

I am writing to ask if your father was the late Charles B. FitzSimons, actor and producer. I would be very interested in hearing from you. Although I don't have information on your great ancestor, I have spent much time in Ireland and at the Ancestry website, searching for information about my family in Mayo (surname Fox),and in Down (surnames McCartan and Doran), where my wife and I have also visited. I would like to ask you a little about your father's work on the Quiet Man. I understand that in addition to being a lawyer, he was very instrumental in making all sorts of arrangements, in addition to his wonderful role as Hugh Forbes. I was sorry to hear of his passing. I hope that you will please contact me.

Sincerely,

Bob Russell in South Thomaston Maine r.j.russell@gte.net

FITZSIMONS

2003-08-18 12:13:45Z

I'm looking for anybody who would be related to Charles Stuart Parnell FitzSimons from Dublin. He is the father of Maureen O'Hara ( FitzSimons) . He moved to Los Angeles to be with his daughter and sons in the late 1950's. Two of his brothers were Jack and Frank who we think moved to the east coast of the United States.

Re: Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

2006-11-16 19:56:28Z

Colleen; That is good news!, I hope that you can contact family in westmeath!!!
Jim

Re: Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

2006-11-16 19:54:27Z

That is good news!, I hope that you can contact family in westmeath!!!
Jim

Re: Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

2006-11-08 19:31:51Z

One sister ended up in Pennsylvania.The younger sister ended up in New Jersey.

Re: Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

2006-11-08 19:30:10Z

My great grandmother immigrated in October 1889,Her sister margaret immigrated 364 days later,October 3,1890.They both had other brothers and sisters who immigrated here whom I have not found-yet.
They were from a Townland of Glenidan.In county Westmeath.

Re: Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

2006-11-06 18:39:48Z

Colleen;
The most likely parish is Taghmon.Its listed on Griffiths Valuation.I do not know if it is a civil or church parish.
Living in Tagmon is a Ellen Fitzsimons.
To go further back you are going to need birth,marriage and death records.(i also need to get these records.)
Jim

Re: Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

2006-11-04 19:30:29Z

Colleen;
I shall try to help you.Are you sure that it is a parish-either civil or church,and not a townland?
You might try cemetery records or death records as starters.
My great grandmother was also a Fitzsimons from Westmeath.
Jim

Co. Meath Fitzsimons Families.

Mick Fitzsimons — 2008-06-09 08:49:57Z

Searhing for any Fitzsimons born 1800 to 1840 Co. Meath who had parents named John and Rose. There must be some out there somewhere. Contact direct: mickfitzsimons@hotmail.com

Re: FITZSIMONS

drigden — 2005-05-07 20:09:29Z

hi Charlie,
My great-grandfather was James Joseph Fitzsimons, who lived in New Jersey after he left Kells. As far as I know, Frank stayed in Kells, his wife Nancy died just a few years ago. As for Jack, he died in 1950, I believe in Kells, but not sure about that.

The east coast siblings that I know of are my grandfather James Joseph, and his brothers Michael and Joseph.
I have more info on the rest of the family if you want to email me.

regards,
Diane

Re: FITZSIMONS

drigden — 2005-09-30 01:22:49Z

sorry, doesn't sound like a match. James Joseph's parents were Bartle FitzSimons and Bridget Tormey, only two sisters were Mary and Kate

Thomas Fitzsimons

Compmary — 2006-10-31 05:00:26Z

Hi Maggie, I am trying to see if Thomas Fitzsimons had any ties to Charleston, SC or if he was a slave owner. I know he was a merchant. Have you run across any references to that? Thanks much! -Mary

Christopher Fitzsimons brother to Mary Ellis SC 1700s

Compmary — 2006-10-31 05:00:26Z

Am searching for information on Christopher Fitzsimons b 1762 Ireland most likely, died 1825 in SC most likely and who married Catherine Prichard. They were the parents of Catherine who married Gov. Hammond. Am especially interested in Christopher's siblings and parentage. Would like to confirm that he had a sister named Mary who married an Ellis. All info appreciated!

Re: Christopher Fitzsimons brother to Mary Ellis SC 1700s

Compmary — 2006-10-31 05:00:26Z

Yes, I would love to see your tree on Christopher Fitzsimmons & Mary Ellis!

Richard FITZSIMONS - 1842, Co. Louth

spicyting — 2007-02-28 00:50:38Z

Hello all,
Richard was living in Liverpool in 1881, I've ordered his marriage cert but am so anxious to find out more whilst im waiting. All I know is that he was born in 1842, names that appear in the family include robert, james, john, elizabeth, anne. Any feedback at all would be much welcomed.

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Bernardette_feehan — 2007-11-21 09:54:00Z

Hi Siobhan, Catherine emailed me. Good to be in touch again. I have alot more info about the Fitzsimons than you indicated here, including the names of John and Robert's spouses and the baptismal details of their children,6 for John and 7 for Robert.There may also be evidence of several other siblings for John and Robert. you have my email address so do get in touch.
Bernardette

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

smg2ct — 2007-11-18 14:19:22Z

Wow, Catherine, that's terrific, thank you so much! My mother was of Fitzsimons/Healy descent and there are a number of Murphys on both trees. Does any of this relate to you? Because I think my info may be incomplete or slightly flawed.

I believe 'my' Ann/Anne Murphy was related to Willie Murphy of Ballinascullogue in Wicklow, who was godfather to my mother, Mary Healy. I have him on my Healy tree as being son of my maternal grandfather's sister, Teresa Healy, and her husband, John Murphy. (I have an incorrect notation that this John Murphy died young of mumps, age 22 in 1934 so this might apply to a son John that they had, not the father, but I don't have info on any son.) Willie Murphy, my mother's godfather died in 1991 at age 77 and I have a scanned copy of his funeral mass card on my computer if that's of any interest to you.

I crossed paths via letter with a woman in England a few years ago, Bernardette Feehan, who's related to the Fitzsimons and she got stuck going back as far as your relative, Anne Murphy's husband. I'm not sure if this snippet came from my mother or Bernardette but I have this noted on the tree footnotes: "Anne Murphy's father's name was John. Her brother was Henry who apparently never married. Her brother, Christopher, had a son, Luke, and Anne may also have had a brother, Luke. Anne's sister, Martha, married a Henry Murphy (no idea if any relation.) Martha & her husband, Henry, had a daughter, Marcella, who married a Fitzsimons."

Another cousin of my mother's, Ned Fitzsimons, of the same generation as Willie Murphy (born first quarter of 1900s) married a Margaret (Cissy) Murphy but she's from Saggart in Dublin, and they live in Wicklow, Ned's birthplace. Her daughter Gwendolyn, as it happens, married a Murphy--a Nigel Murphy, although no idea if he's from Wicklow. I suspect Cissy would have told me if he was distantly related to her but she didn't mention it.

In any case, most of my Fitzsimons cousins aren't really interested in genealogy so it'd be great to hook up with someone who is, if your relative is interested or if you and I turn out to have several relatives in common. My mother will be so excited if this yields any more info. Her mother died when she was 19 and her father when she was four years old so she doesn't have much detail.

Thanks again.
Siobhan Gallagher

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

smg2ct — 2008-02-04 23:44:11Z

Catherine, Bernardette Feehan may have already told you that I'm in Blessington, Wicklow, now for a few months. Although my focus is on Fitzsimons and Healy from there, there is a great deal of intersection with the Murphy family as you undoubtedly know.

If you'd like me to keep an eye out for anything specific, including photos of gravestones I might come across, why don't you e-mail Bernardette who can forward it to me (so we can keep our e-mail addresses off this public message board) and then I'll connect with you directly about what you may be looking for.

I hope soon to be accessing the Wicklow Heritage Society's register of gravestones, and I can source the Blessington Society's register of baptisms and marriages 1819-1854 quite easily at the local library.

Siobhan

FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

smg2ct — 2007-10-19 17:16:39Z

Margaret Mary Fitzsimons, born 8 Sept 1896, married my mother’s father, Francis (Frank) Healy in 1931 and they lived in Blessington, Co. Wicklow, all their lives. She died 26 November 1953.

Margaret Mary had seven siblings, of which I have little information:
• Patrick (b. 16 March 1882; died 26.11.1957 in Manor Kilbride; no info on any spouse or family);
• Martha (b. 16.9.1883; died 21.10.1954; married to John Browne; lived in Manor Kilbride; no info on any offspring);
• Anna Marie (b. 11.2.1886; became Dominican nun, Sr. Mary Laurence);
• John James (b. 4.11.1887; d. 4.4.1960; believed to have remained unmarried; lived in Manor Kilbride);
• Edward (Ned) James; b. 28.4.1890; d. age 29 during flu epidemic; may have had a son, Owen Fitzsimons; I have no info on any spouse or other offspring);
• Christopher (Christy) Thomas (b. 5.5.1892; d. 23.1.1976, Manor Kilbride; unmarried);
• Brigid Catherine (b. 16.4.1894; died approx age 15)

The father of these eight children was Eugene or possibly Owen/Eoghain Fitzsimons and was married to Anna/Ann/Annie Murphy.

Eugene/Owen’s father was, I’m told, either John or Robert Fitzsimons of Ballylow, Wicklow, who may have originally come from Scotland. Brothers John and Robert Fitzsimons are shown as living on same land in separate houses in 1853, as per ‘Primary Valuation of Ireland’ document. John appears to have died around 1868.

I have contact with the descendents of Eugene/Owen’s brother, Edward, who married an O’Neill, so I have some limited info on those descendents, but they have little info and even less interest in genealogy, that I have discovered thus far. I am not aware of any other siblings Edward and Eugene/Owen may have had.

As per my mother, her mother, Margaret Mary died of a stroke in 1953 while talking with the local priest. Her husband, who died in 1937 of cancer of the throat, was the local rate collector (or whatever they called it; he collected the taxes door to door) and his wife, Margaret, took over for him in that job after he died. Frank Healy liked to play the fiddle.

I would very much like to learn more about my antecedents and to make contacts with any relatives in Ireland or elsewhere. Although I am American, I plan to be in Ireland throughout 2008 and hope to make many contacts and increase my data. If you can help, I would love to hear from you.

Also, the Fitzsimons of Wicklow crisscross the Healy family there in numerous ways and I have info on that side as well if anyone seeks anything specific.

Thanks!

Siobhan Gallagher

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

kidja — 2007-11-18 13:17:36Z

Hi,

The Anne Murphy you mention is my relative. I am also in contact with someone who is descended from the Fitzsimons family and has a lot of information on them. I will send her a mail about this post.

Regards
Catherine

Re: FITZSIMONS of Manor Kilbride/Ballylow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

kidja — 2007-11-22 14:52:18Z

Hi Siobhan,

Here is some of the information that i have. I would certainly be interested in anything you have on the Murphy families.

John Murphy of Ballynatona married Ann Higgins of Ballynatona around 1850. I believe that John's father was Luke Murphy.

They had the following children:-

Luke (1852)- my great grandfather
Anne (1854) - married Ownen Fitsimons who was much older than her
Maria
Christopher
Henry - lived with Luke and his family and never married
James

Luke married Esther Higgins of Ballynatona in 1881 and they had the following children:-

John (my grandfather)
Bridget
Christopher
Anne
Esther Mary

John married twice - his first wife was Theresa Brady and they had 2 children Cathy who died and Esther (known as Cis)
He then married Theresa Clarke and had 3 sons:
Louis known as Louie
Sean
Henry - my father

Hope this helps - i have more information than this - it will be interesting to put it all together

Catherine

Re: George FITZSIMONS - Co Louth

saggy1951 — 2008-07-07 03:23:09Z

hi, my name is patrick phillips of belvidere, illinois. i am the grandson of sophia gackowski and james l. crout. please contact me at saggypapasan@hotmail.com you are my only lead.

George FITZSIMONS - Co Louth

signism1 — 2007-03-04 06:04:52Z

searching for any info on a George Fitzsimons, farmer, he was a Roman Catholic and he bore a son in 1842 called Richard in County Louth....thats all I know upto now. Richard ended up living in LIverpool, England.

Re: Fitzsimons (Co Westmeath)

mo2657 — 2006-11-21 23:07:30Z

Rita,

I am really interested in family that may be from Westmeath. I am tracing my Murtagh relatives in Ballynaskeagh(multiple poss spellings), Co. Westmeath, records can be found in Delvin Parish records for the following:

William Murtagh m. Mary Nead July 31, 1842; witnesses Michael Daly and Catherine Murtagh (unknown what relationship at this time).
Children: Peter, b. 4/13/1848; Matthew b. 7/8/1851; Judith b 1/14/1855; Patrick b. 4/9/1858; Mary b. 10/21/1860; Bridget b. 3/12/1862 (my Ggrandmother) m. Patrick Murray 10/6/1884.

Patrick Murray parents Thomas Murray and Catherine farrell.

Any help would be greatly appreciated if you can match any of this in your records.

Regards,
Maureen

Re: Fitzsimons (Co Westmeath)

mo2657 — 2006-11-21 23:07:30Z

Re: Murray/Murtagh/Murtha/Nead/Daly/Farrell

mo2657 — 2006-11-21 23:07:30Z

Hello Jackie,

I am contacting you again because I see a new "common" name in this thread that I did not see beforein your other correspondence with Ann.

This new message mentions a Lenore Murray, and Murray was my maiden name also. My GGrandfather Partick Murray was born in Ballynaskeagh. Is that near to Collinstown? If I am not mistaken both towns are in Co. Westmeath, right?

Anyhow, I would appreciate it if you would check with your friend and see if she would mind corresponding with me so we can see if we may have a connection along that side of the family.

The information I can provide to Lenore's family on the Murray line is as follows (that is the name we have had the hardest time tracing):

Patrick Murray (b. 3/15/1858 to Thomas Murray and Catherine Farrell) and Bridget Murtagh (b. 3/12/1862 to William Murtagh and Mary Nead) were both born in Ballynaskeagh, and married on 10/6/1884 in the Church of the Assumption in Delvin. The witnesses at their wedding were Michael Daly and Catherine Murtagh (if/how she is related to Bridget is also unknown at this time).

Patrick and Bridget had 6 children born in Ireland between 1885 and 1896: Mary, Kate, Margaret, Thomas, Nicholas and Bridget before emigrating to the US. They left Cobh on 5/2/1901 on the SS Majestic, arriving New York/Ellis ISland on 5/7/1901 and arrived in Chicago @! 1902 where their last child (Patrick) was born.

I would be most interested to discover if any of this family is known to you or your friend. Please contact me direct at mw2657@cs.com if you would. Thanks!

Regards, Maureen

Re: Fitzsimons/Fitzsimmons of Ireland to Wisconsin

christinebalero — 2007-03-28 21:40:54Z

hi, i was hoping you still have that bible...please let me know....you can contact me at christinebalero@yahoo.com

Re: George FITZSIMONS - Co Louth

fitzsimonsfamily — 2008-04-06 02:20:11Z

Hi, My name is George Fitzsimons as is my father and grandfather. My Grandfather's name was George Joseph Fitzsimons, He lived in Liverpool, was orphaned, joined the English army to get out of an orphange and had a family in Belfast N. Ireland. He was Roman Catholic.

Don't know if he's related to Richard.

Re: FITZSIMONS

oorahljim — 2008-02-26 15:33:36Z

Irene;
My Great great grandparents,Michael and Anne were both from Westmeath.
You may have luck finding your Ann in England with freedmb or rootschat.com.
When i started researching my family almost 4 years ago,I had no idea that given names were used repeatedly by brothers naming their children after brothers,sisters parents aunts uncles ect!
Have you found their marriage license yet?any birth records for their children?
Good Luck!
Jim

JAMES FITZSIMONS Dublin 1876 - Carroll and Boyd?

lisafitzsimons222 — 2008-01-14 13:06:21Z

My great grandfather James Fitzsimons was born in Ireland in 1876 (place of birth unknown but thought to be Dublin)
He married a Florence Carroll (Born c1879)
We believe Sarah Carroll (born 1839 Wicklow) was the mother of Florence and her sister Martha (born c1883)
James & Florence had 3 boys my grandfather Charles (Sonny) born c1907, Albert c1908 and James c1910.
They are shown as living on the Ballybough Rd in Dublin in 1911 (census)
It is understood James Snr died at sea and that Florence died shortly after...And that Martha her sister then took the 3 boys in. She married a William Boyd (born c1877)
Any help or information with our search would be much appreciated!!
Many thanks.

Re: Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

gocken317 — 2006-11-16 01:01:42Z

James,
Just wanted to let you know, I posted a query on the Westmeath, Ireland board and received two replies. One placed some Fitzsimons in Martinstown, Taghmon, Westmeath, Ireland in the early 1800's and the other one said there were still Fitzsimons in the area in the 1960"s.
Colleen

Re: Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

gocken317 — 2006-11-04 21:31:10Z

Jim
If it wasn't for grave markers, I wouldn't have a clue where my Irish ancestors were from in Ireland. I tried going to the Catholic church, but they're records are time consuming to go through and they are hard to get to see. They are the originals. The family shortened the name to Simons or Simonds (I have found it both ways in the census) and lived in Maple Park, Kane Co. IL My great-great grandfather was Nicholas (Fitz)Simons. I have his, James and Christopher's naturalizations records, but they don't list where they were from. Any help you could give me would be appreciated. I am pretty sure his oldest daughter, Rose, was born in Ireland. She married Maurice Flynn.
Colleen

Re: Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

gocken317 — 2006-11-07 22:12:42Z

I already have all the birth, marriage and death records I have been able to locate. I checked my notes from the cemetery again and it says "native of the parish". Thanks for the info, I think that was the same place I thought it was. I'm pretty sure I located Nicholas and his family on the Atlas in 1847. His first wife died before 1850. If you don't mind me asking, where did you're Fitzsimons live in the US and when did they come over?

Re: FITZSIMONS

IrenePreston50 — 2008-02-26 06:57:07Z

James, I hope you still check this site. My great, great, great grandfather was Michal Fitzsimmons (the spelling could be wrong) who was born in Dublin, Ireland abt 1801 and his wife's name was Ann who was born abt 1800 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. I don't know her maiden name. Their daughter, Kate was my great, great grandmother and so it goes on. I wonder if this could be the same Michael and Ann that you are looking for? Please contact me. Irene

Re: Glenidan Nolans

2006-01-07 14:41:59Z

Hope you enjoyed Christmas in Ireland! I take it that your parents emigrated to the U.S. I checked with my mother about the names - she would have known quite a few of the people you mentioned. We aren't related, but ask your Dad about the Murtaghs of Clondaliever - he would have known them. My father was Joe Murtagh, who died in 1997. My mother would have known a brother of your grandfather quite well - Matt Nolan, who lived in Glenidan. His son, Jack ,is still living there. Of course you may have visited him if you were in ########### which is only a 'hen's run' from Glenidan! Your grandmother on your mother's side must have gone to Fore School where my grandmother, Mrs Nolan (nee Fitzsimons) taught. My mother told me that she taught Beatrice Coffey! Isn't it a small world?
Ann

Re: Glenidan Nolans

2006-01-04 12:20:07Z

Hi Ann,

Just got back from ireland for christmas, married a girl from cummerstown in may so stayed there with family, hope you had a good christmas.

My father is Harry Nolan one of seven brothers Michael, Paddy, Feitchin, Ned, Christy, John (Sean) and one sister Marian. Mostly born and raised in Barba Villa and then Collinstown/Ranaghan.

His parents were Michael Nolan and kathleen Fitzpatric. Michael's siblings were Matty, Paddy, Francis, Molly, Chrissy, Katie & Teasy.

Michaels Parents were Paddy Nolan and Margaret Nugent.
Paddy's Siblings were Harry, ?, Matthew born 1888 died 1971, ?. Matthew may of had a son called jack (Gleniden).
Harry may of gone to manchester. I also have a reference to Nolan's pass in fore which may be where paddy lived.

My grandmother on my mothers side was Kathleen dobson her siblings that i Know of were Peggy and Nan. also from around Clonageragh/Fore/Castle Pollard. My mother used to go to school with Beatrice Coffee thery were good friends.

Sorry to give you so much info, look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Mark.

Re: Glenidan Fitzsimons

2005-12-26 11:46:52Z

Hi Mark!
I've just asked my mother about your query. Your mother probably came from Moylagh, Co. Meath, as opposed to Moyle. There were Murtaghs down there - no relation of my own. Now, about the Nolans - can you give some Christian names please and get back with me.
Ann.

Re: Fitzsimons family (Co. Westmeath)

2005-10-02 08:35:00Z

Jim, apologies for my tardy repy. I actually sent an e-mail last night, but it was returned to me for some reason. I wanted to talk to my mother before getting back with you. This is really interesting info as I can confirm that my great-grandfather had siblings matching the names that you gave and also the Cooke connection. I don't know what my great great grandfather's Christian name was, but we think it could have been Michael, as the oldest boy in my granny's generation was called Michael. Was there ever any talk of a Patrick back in Ireland I wonder? Did you know anything further about Margaret? My mother attended her grand-aunt Margaret's funeral in NY in 1959. Her age would match your details. She was a Mrs Tremmel. Keep me posted! By the way, the Clonmellon address can be explained by the fact that the births were all registered there.
All the best,
Ann Murtagh

Re: Fitzsimons family (Co. Westmeath)

2005-09-28 17:30:46Z

Ann;
My great grandmothers name was Mary Fitzsimons.From her marriage license I hearned her parents names(as well as my great grandfathers).Mary's parents were Michael Fitzsimons and Anne Cooke.
Mary was born in Clonmellon, August 16,1865.
I think she immigrated to the USA in April 1885,possible aboard the Circassia.Port of departure was Moville.
James

Westmeath

2005-09-28 00:15:48Z

Thanks for your response. I have some additional info, if you believe it may help.
I found the marriage records of John Fitzsimons and Elizabeth Kenny from Ireland.
Elizabeth came over with her 4 sons. i do not know what happened to John. She and her sons and wives are buried in the Chicago area. Keep in touch. Tom

Re: Fitzsimons/Fitzsimmons of Ireland to Wisconsin

2005-02-01 17:29:38Z

Beth,

I know how frustrating it can be to follow false leads, so wanted to offer myself as a sounding board.

I have a whole slew of Fitzsimons' that came to Chicago and then WI in 1870 and since.

If you need a sounding board on "modern day" Fitz's references in WI, please feel free to drop me an email.

Re: Fitzsimons Family

2005-02-01 17:23:53Z

Hi Ann,

I have been following your Fitzsimons in (West)Meath thread with interest.

My ggf was a Simon Patrick Fitzsimmons, born in County Cavan in about 1835. His father was Simon (aka Simie) Fitzsimons, who was married to a Mary Gilroy.

At the time of my ggf's birth they were living in Moutnugent, County Cavan. I do not have any solid information on the Fitz family line before Simon (the younger) being born in 1835 or so. Those records come from his memoirs, which he dictated to his daughter prior to his death.

We know that Simie and Mary, with children James, Simon, Patrick and Mary moved to Thonagh, also in Cavan, before 1850. Mary's family was from that area.

Does any of this sound familiar? I am always excited when I find new reference to a Simon, Simeon or Simie Fitzsim(m)ons.

Re: Fitzsimons in Westmeath and Meath

2005-02-01 17:12:28Z

Jackie,

I have a ggf by the name of Simon Patrick Fitzsimons who was born in County Cavan. I have not seen that name very frequently.

My ggf was born in Mountnugent in the 1830's. His father was also a Simon (don't know the middle name). My ggf had an older brother James, a younger brother named Partick (he died in childhood) and a sister Mary.

Simon the older was married to Mary Gilroy, according to the memoirs of the younger Simon.

Does any of this sound familiar to you?

Fitzsimons

2005-08-09 05:52:51Z

Looking for any information on a Mary Fitzsimmons/Fitzsimons abt. 1790 married to a Archibold Thompson abt. 1790. They had a son Washington Thompson. They were in the Ohio area.
thank you
Lynda

Fitzsimmons - O'Beirne - Ballard

2004-12-29 16:14:26Z

Looking for any information I can find on my Grandmother, Veronica Fitzsimmons, married to Charles O'Beirne (1922?). She passed a few years before I was born - I think around 1946. "Ronnie", as she was always called, passed rather young, possibly cancer. They had 2 children - John (Jack), my father, and Donna. They owned a 2-flat building at 8721 S. Aberdeen Street in Chicago that they purchased around 1930. I remember hearing that Ronnie was very active assisting the Dominican Sisters of St. Kilian's Church. I have no idea where Veronica came from or who her parents were or if she had any brothers or sisiters. I "think" she may have been related in some way to the Ballard family but can't make a connection. Any fragment of information would be very much appreciated.

Re: Ann Murtagh and Fore Fitzsimons

2004-09-29 07:35:09Z

I believe that your grandfathers' brother, Bartle, is my grandfather. He was one of 11 children, I believe. My dad, James, tells me so many stories about Ireland and the sad times as well. Bartle married Mary Kate O'Reilly and he had 7 children: Bartholemew, James, Joe, Maureen(died), Gus, Honey, and Oliver. Let me know.

Kathleen kliedel@aol.com

Fitzsimons

2004-09-14 02:10:20Z

Re: Thomas FitzSimons

2004-07-18 08:31:26Z

I have a Thomas Fitzsimons - born Ireland between 1805 - 1810 and he may have a Hope ancestor ---- The particular Hope I know of lived in Middlesex County, Mass - Lowell in the 1880s through 1926 and beyond. Mark 4rmb@att.net

Re: Patrick Fitzsimons

2004-04-10 04:30:18Z

Which Patrick are you looking for ? There is Patrick Henry
and his father Patrick Edward. How are you related?

Sharon

Re: Fitzsimons in Westmeath and Meath

2004-02-21 07:38:58Z

Hi - we still have a family home in Westmeath, which is my dad's family home.
I now live in Florida - but going back to Westmeath in March 04. Sure could look some info when there.

Paul Fitzsimons
(only one M)

Re: Fitzsimons in Westmeath and Meath

2003-07-18 04:59:37Z

Dear Phillip, I am researching my great grandparents who came to America around 1863 and 1866. My great grandfather was Charles FitzSimons. I am told he was the oldest of a family who raised horses in County Meath, Ireland. He did not wish to marry the woman chosen for him by his family, so he relinquished his inheritance so he could marry the family servant Margaret Clarke. Around 1863, he came to America first and ended up in Chicago Illinois. Margaret followed in 1866 and they were married around 1870. Please write if you have any information on my FitzSimons family in County Meath, past and present. Thank you.

FitzSimons/FitzSimons Info site

2003-04-06 09:02:12Z

I have set up this domain to share information on the Fitzsimons, Fitzsimmons, Fitzsimonds etc family names. Please have a look at it and email me any information you think could be shared. There is also a bulletin board forum connection at the site.

That's at http://www.FitzSimons.info

- Wayne FitzSimons (Daylesford , Australia)

Re: FitzSimons family

2002-11-26 00:37:40Z

hello

i am looking for my grandmothers family also her name was
mary annie fitzsimons from dublin ireland

mary married thomas cyril simpson

they had 6 children
archie, bert, thomas, ernie, and roy there seem to be some
dispute as to a girl born but died
archie i know was born in dublin ireland

the family came to canada when all the children were very young

tom and mary finnally settled in fort william ontario as did archie, tom and roy

bert and ernie stayed in windsor ontario canada

anything from anyone sure would be great

thanks for you time
verna partti

Re: Family tree

2002-09-30 04:05:47Z

Hi Kathy,
Can you send me your e-mail address ??? I can try and answer your questions from home. Sorry for the delay.

Charlie

Re: Fitzsimons (Co Westmeath)

2002-09-08 05:35:58Z

Hullo Maureen. I've read your email and have forwarded it on to Ethna Fitzsimons. Her family has Murtagh connections so I hope she has something to offer you.
I always enjoy getting a new message on the Message Boards! Maybe I'll hear from you again. My grandfather came from Delvin. He and Ethna's grandfather were brothers.
Rita

Virginia Louise Fitzsimmons

sciencelady — 2005-09-19 05:56:04Z

Greetings, I 've hit a snag. Several years back all of my preliminary research was lost or seriously damaged in a house fire. I am just now able to resume my search. I tried to post earlier today and it did not go through, so I'm trying again now.

I'm searching for my father's side of the family. I have some conflicting dates so I am only posting years here. I would really appreciate any help if these names ring any bells. Thanks.

The Fitzsimmons(??sp.) family supposedly came from TN, NC, SC and GA. Sandy is my grandfather and I know he lived and is buried along with his wife in Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA. I'm told that their parents are buried there also, but cemetery wasn't very helpful with records.

Sandy Fitzsimmons Armstrong, b: 1891 d:1955, m:1914 to Daisey Pearl (Mae ??) Henry Gentry b:1890 d:1966

Sandy's Parents: Thomas A (llen??) Armstrong b: 1850 d:1907 m: to Virginia Louise Fitzsimmons b:1862 d:1910

Pearl's Parents: Rufus Allen Gentry b:1854 d:1925 m: 1885 to Mary Ann (Annie) Barbara Pierce (Pearce???) b:1867 d:1961

I've been told stories as a child that we were a distant relative of a signer of the Constitution. I have no solid info and am trying to develop a paper trail. Have yet to locate on a census. Can anyone offer any suggestions or do you recognize this family?

My warmest regards for your kindness,
Dara

sciencelady@voyager.net

Skerries, Ireland

PeteH|MA771615 — 2003-01-07 17:31:49Z

The persons named below are not related to me, and the only other information I have is that they came from Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland, and their ship was in port during the 1881 British census.

“Milford Haven 1881 – Part 2”, www.angelfire.com/de/BobSanders/Milford81-2.html , accessed 11/3/2002
Vessel: "Jane"
William Fitzsimon, Unmarried, 58, M, Able Bodied Seaman
William Fitzsimon, Unmarried, 35, M, Able Bodied Seaman

John E. Jones

sms52 — 2004-04-15 02:10:19Z

I am looking for more information on John E. Jones b. 1884
in Chicago, Ill. He may have married Amy Bessie Romack.
I have much to share if we can see if it is the right John E. Jones.
Would really appreciate any help on this.
Sharon Jones Stewart

Patrick Fitzsimons

Sheri_McCullah — 2003-02-27 01:56:29Z

I'm seeking information on my gggrandfather Patrick Fitzsimons who I was told jumped ship and came to this country. He would of been born about 1833. I was also told that he may have married after he came to America to a woman named Cathrine Radigan (SP?) I have found him in the 1870 and 1880 census listed below. The 1870 Census listed his name Morris with Patrick above it, I was told his name was Patrick Henry.
I would like to know more about himand where in Ireland he came from. I appreciate any help I can get.

The following information I am sure of .

Iroquois County, IL Census for 1870 list
Morris (with Patric written in above ) Fitzsimon born in Ireland
Cathrine wife born in Ireland
Sarah J daughter born in IL
Micheal son born in IL
William son born in IL

Iroquois County, IL Census for 1880 list
Patric Fitzsimon head b. Ireland
Cathrine wife b. Ireland
Sarah J., Michela, William, Thomas, George, Edward and James all children born in IL between 1858 and 1879

I was tol

Re: Fitzsimmons Family

JerryDowd — 2002-08-22 16:38:05Z

My great grandfather Nicholas Fitzsimons was born
abt. 1812 and married Mary Nolan in 1830 in Aughrim
Parish which is near County Leitrim . The only
siblings I know at present time are Michael and Luke
as there father was Luke Fitzsimons . A Proffes.
Genealogist by the name of Helen Kelly has family
back to 1749 . She is going to continue search as
soon as I notify her . Will let you know . J.Dowd,
rosc98@pcom.net

Re: Fitzsimons

jhoward4623 — 2003-07-20 22:36:19Z

My Fitzsimons connection settled in Boston in the 1800's from Dublin. Her name was Mary Fitzsimons Howard, Her parents were Joseph Fitzsimons and Jane Dunne. Do we connect?

Re: The Fitzsimons Family of Killoughdoran

billconlan — 2006-04-24 01:00:45Z

I have an obituary for Christofer Fitzsimmons, born in Westmeath 15 November 1813. He was my ggrandfather's uncle. He was married to Catherine Kinsella Donnelly, a widow. My gggrandmother was Catherine Fitzimmons. I don't have her birthdate. Christofer died 31 October 1902.

FITZSIMONS - INDIA

GaryHayesv55 — 2006-04-19 15:28:20Z

Looking for parents and Grandparents of 1, 2 and 3

1. FRANCESCA HAYES b 16 November, 1768, Dharwar, India.
2. ELIZABETH HAYES b 25 June 1794, Dharwar, India m WILLIAM ATKINSON.
3. JAMES PATRICK HAYES b March 17, 1800, Dharwar, India, m ELIZABETH FERMIER.
4. JAMES WILLIAM HAYES, b. September 3, 1823, Mysore, India, m (1) MARIA ELEANOR FITZSIMONS (2) AMANDA LATOUR DE VINAY (3) GRACE SILVER
5. JESSIE ELIZABETH HAYES, b. September 4, 1824, Mysore, India
6. THEOPHILUS JEREMIAH HAYES, b. April 3, 1826, Mysore, India
7. RICHARD HENRY HAYES, b. June 15, 1828, Mysore, India m. (1) ISABELLA HENRIETTA MAITLAND (2) SELINA LEONORA OTTMANN
8. ELEANOR ELIZABETH HAYES, b. July 7, 1829, Mysore, India; m WILLIAM EBENEZER GAY
9. MATTHEW EDMOND HAYES, b. April 18, 1831, Mysore, India,
10. ESTHER CAROLINE HAYES, b. December 15, 1832, Mysore, India, m (1) JOHN WILLIAM MEAD, m (2) GEORGE THOMAS ZILLHARDT.
11. RACHEL JANE HAYES, b. April 22, 1837, Bangalore, India, m (1) JOSEPH HILLIER (2) SAMUEL AUGUSTUS GODFREY
12. SELINA ANN HAYES born August 9, 1839 in Bangalore, India, m SAMUEL AUGUSTUS GODFREY
13. SUSAN MARIA HAYES, b. June 28, 1842, Bangalore, India.
14. ARTHUR MICHAEL HAYES, b. October 9, 1844, Bangalore, India, m HANNAH JANE MCDOWELL BIGWOOD
15. JANE ANGELICA HAYES, b. February 25, 1827, Mysore, India; m. JOHN BAPTIST ZILLHARDT.

Meades and Fitzsimons

lainey7886 — 2003-07-28 17:30:08Z

Hi. I'm trying to make sense of this information. I'm researching the Meade family. There are several generations with the same names, so birth dates are important. George Meade born 1740, was the son of Robert, and had a sister Catherine, who was married to George Stretch. George Meade, 1740, had a son, George, born 1780, who had a sister Catherine, born in 1769. Can you tell me if this is the Catherine that you say was married to Thomas Fitzsimons? Thanks, Lainey

Meades and Fitzsimons

lainey7886 — 2003-07-28 17:30:08Z

Catherine Meade

lainey7886 — 2003-07-28 17:30:08Z

Well, I looked at the info I had again, and it may make most sense that the Catherine Meade who is the daugher of Robert married Thomas Fitzsimons as a second marriage in 1763. Their birth dates are similar, and I think that makes the most sense. Catherine's brother George was born in 1740. Thanks for the ino! --Lainey

Catherine and Thomas

lainey7886 — 2003-07-28 17:30:08Z

It turned out I was confused about the first marriage! I don't think there was one after all. I didn't realize that Catherine's mother's last name was Stretch, and that's how I got confused. My tree should be correct now, I added the Thomas info at:

www.myfamily.com username AllFamily27 and password is password.

--Lainey

Meade and Fitzsimons

lainey7886 — 2003-07-28 17:30:08Z

OOPS!!! I found my mistake, George Stretch didn't marry Catherine Meade, he was the brother to Mary Stretch, Catherine's mother!! Sorry!!!!! So this Catherine did marry Thomas after all, sorry for the confusion. --Lainey

Meade and Fitzsimons

lainey7886 — 2003-07-28 17:30:08Z

F.W. Fitzsimons in South Africa

smokey2327 — 2006-10-05 05:01:00Z

I am looking for any information about F.W. Fitzsimons, a resident of South Africa, likely Port Elizabeth, Grahamstown, or the transvaal area. Likely he was born about 1890, and began working as an archaeologist about 1923. He was the author of a four volume natural history of South Africa and other writings. Any information at all appreciated. Thanks!

Re: The Collinstown Fitzsimons Family

barnlll — 2006-06-06 18:44:42Z

My Great Grandmother, Mary Fitzsimons was born in Clonmellon August 16,1865.She had a brother Michael born January 1870.another brother Joseph and a sister Margaret.
Parents were Michael Fitzsimons and Anne Cooke.
James

Re: Fitzsimons family (Co. Westmeath)

barnlll — 2006-06-06 18:44:42Z

Ann;
Thank You for your reply.I shall email you again!
james

Re: Michael Fitzsimons/Anne Cooke-Westmeath

barnlll — 2006-06-06 18:44:42Z

Michael Fitzsimons born 21 Jan 1870.
joseph Fitzsimons born 15 Dec 1871
Margaret Fitzsimons born 12 Nov 1874

Re: Patrick Fitzsimons

sharonplace62 — 2004-03-27 02:28:17Z

Patrick Fitzsimons is my g-great grandfather and he was born
in 1833 in Wexford County,Ireland. He married Kathryn
Rahatigan in Ireland.They did have 7 children.Michael and
Thomas Died shortly after coming to Greeley county from
typhoid fever.They are buried at the Calvary cemetary in Spalding NE. I have a little more information.

Fitzsimons-Virginia-Cavan-Carrigabruse

elisazapp — 2003-03-06 02:07:43Z

Hi everyone! I am just beginning to research my family branches. My grand mothers family was from Ireland.My great-great Grandmothers names was Ellen Carroll Fitzsimons. She was born July 9, 1826. She had 3 sons that I know of at this point, My great Grandfather Patrick born in1865. There was also a Father William Fitzsimons born Nov 1862, with a twin Brother named Thomas. I have pictures that my Aunt had taken on her last trip to Ireland of the family home, of the cross on the grave of my great-great Grandmothers. I also have a picture of the building that was once a pub owned by the family and is now a news and variety store inthe town of Virginia, count Cavan. I hope to obtain more information in a few days with a visit to my Aunt. If any of this sounds familiar to you, perhaps we have some sort of connection.

Fitzsimons

vbourke_1 — 2003-09-01 23:45:09Z

Mary Fitzsimons married Alexander Bourke, May 15, 1899 St. Paul's Church, Arran Quay, Dublin. Father was William Fitzsimons was a farmer. Alex.'s father was a farmer, deceased.
Would like any info. on antecedents.

Re: Great-Great-Great-Grandfather Fitzsimons

elizap2001 — 2003-10-02 23:00:37Z

My fiance and you seem to be linked somehow in lineage.. Thank you for the son info.. it's not on the net... Please let me know anything you find out and I will you also... here's my e_mail e_lizap@hotmail.com

His mother's name was Jane do you have her maiden?
Lizzie

Re: Thomas Fitzsimons-Notable American, Irish Immigrant

elizap2001 — 2003-10-02 18:52:19Z

My fiance is too... did he have any children? His father was Anthony FitzSimons mother Jane ____?

Thomas FitzSimons

elizap2001 — 2004-11-25 10:21:41Z

Looking for any specific info on Thomas FitzSimons and his family... and that branch earlier and later in teh centuries.

John A. Fitzsimmons

L_Wimpee — 2002-08-01 15:09:15Z

I am looking for any information on John A. Fitzsimmons, born in Virginia about 1820 married to Elizabeth Johnson, born about 1825 in North Carolina. He was a doctor in Bradley County, Tennessee about 1850.

John Fitzsimons

rjsefton — 2004-01-19 11:29:55Z

John Fitzsimons married Catherine(Kathleen) Reilly D/B 14 Nov 1832 in Trim Co Meath Ireland about 1854. They had four children, James, Mary , John, Annie Jane & Kathleen.
James remained in Trim. The other children migrated to Sydney Australia.
Parents of Kathleen Reilly were - Philip Reilly and Margaret Swift.
Is there anyone out there researching the above names/connections ?. Would like to hear from you.

Missing Fitzsimons!

sg510 — 2006-05-09 20:00:37Z

Hi my name is gill. I'm looking for information on my great grandparents. Their names are John Fitzsimons and Rose (maiden name conway). My grandfather was called Andrew Fitzsimons. He was born in cavan, ireland on the 3 may 1900, and died in london in 1990.
He married a woman named mary before coming to england and meeting my nan May Lilian Goleby. If you have any info i'd be very grateful!

Thanks

Gill

Re: Fitzsimons in Westmeath and Meath

philfitzsimmons — 2005-11-30 09:23:25Z

Do you know exactly where in County Meath your Charles FitzSimons came from? I have discovered that my own line originated in a small place called Cullintra, Enfield near Rathcore, Meath. I still have a relative there today. My research has hit an extremely tough patch with my great, great grandfather Richard Fitzsimons born 1833, cannot seem to get any further at the moment. Very frustrating!

You might like to contact Patrick and Dorothy Byrne, they have lots of information on Fitzsimons's and others in Meath. Web address below.
http://www.pdb23.ie/

Many thanks for your message.

Fitzsimons (Co Westmeath)

mercyd1 — 2002-06-09 08:45:10Z

Hullo Ann. My grandfather, Terence Fitzsimons, came from Killoughdoran. His father's name was Patrick and his mother's name was Catherine Callery (spelling differs)
He was the second eldest of 11 and immigrated to NZ in 1875. The eldest, John, married Elizabeth Murtagh. As far as I know they lived in Clonmellon, Navan,
Co Westmeath. There were 11 in my grandfather's family. I have their names if it would be helpful to you. I'm really interested in learning more about the family. Looking forward to a follow-up message from you.

Re: Thomas FitzSimons

melvin327 — 2006-02-14 17:08:37Z

I have 3 different Thomas Fitzsimons. Thomas Fitzsimons born June 02, 1821, Thomas F. Fitzsimons born December 08, 1853 and Thomas Orlo Fitzsimons born September 08, 1875. What other info do you have on your Thomas Fitzsimons that might make it easier to make a match?

ELIZABETH M. FITZSIMONS FLYNN

katraismac — 2003-02-25 21:04:36Z

I am seeking information about Elizabeth Margaret Fitzsimons Flynn, my great-grandmother. She was born in Ireland, married Patrick James Flynn, also of Ireland, emigrated and settled in New York City. Children: Margaret (Filomena, later Laplante) and Elizabeth (Reilly) (twins, b. 1904), Mary (Morrell), Ann (Blume), James Flynn. Died NY 5/11/53.

Irish ancestors

PhilipFitzsimmons11 — 2003-02-16 14:46:47Z

My grand father John Christopher Fitzsimons (born 1905) had sisters Mary & Agnes, unknown brothers. His father John Fitzsimons (a farmer) and mother Mary Fitzsimons came from County Meath, their sons and daughters moved to South Wales early 1900's. Perhaps a connection?

Re: Fitzsimmons Family

PhilipFitzsimmons11 — 2003-02-16 14:46:47Z

Have relatives 1830's, Longwood, Rathcore areas of Meath, Ireland, Fitzsimons and Nolans. Did your Nicholas have any brothers and sisters??

Fitzsimons family

PhilipFitzsimmons11 — 2003-02-16 14:46:47Z

Dear Kelly, am researching my family in Wales, UK and Ireland. e-mail phil.fitzsimmons@virgin.net
perhaps we are related, who knows?

Re: Fitzsimons in Westmeath and Meath

PhilipFitzsimmons11 — 2003-02-16 14:46:47Z

I have a relative from Rathcore, County Meath, not far away from Delvin, do you know what your grandfathers parents names were??

Bridget Fitzsimons - WMT - father Andrew, mother Lacey

kateherron41 — 2006-01-30 19:36:47Z

NY Sav Emigrant Bank:

Bridget Fitzsimons, b 1835 WMTH, arrived 1863 on the "Invincible"; father Andrew mother Mary Ann Lacy.

Always looking for Fitzsimmons from Collinstown, WMTH

Kate in Chicago

Re: Patrick Fitzsimons

Vanfleets1 — 2005-02-12 14:31:58Z

Can you tell me a little more about Patricks children? I think I have a link.
Thanks, Patty

Re: Collinstown, County Westmeath

Paiotis — 2005-03-26 18:53:25Z

Thomas, I have tried every combination of Fitzsimons13 I can think of. I can only hope you see this. My GGrandfather, Matthew Fitzsimmons had 4 brothers, Michael, Thomas and Christopher. Their mother's name was Elizabeth. Please contact me.
Patty

Re: Michael Fitzsimons(c.1858) married Margaret Burns/Byrnes

gerryfitz — 2005-01-08 19:41:49Z

Janet,

I hope to goodness you are still on this board, or your email is working.

Your Michael is my gt gt grandfather, and George Stace was my Gt Uncle too.

My grandfather was James.

Myself and my cousin Lyn have done quite a bit of research.

I know this is 2 years late but I hope you see this message.

Gerry

Re: The Fitzsimons Family of Killoughdoran

mo2657 — 2002-08-25 02:26:11Z

Ann, I am very interested in any information you may have about Murtagh's in Westmeath Co. I am trying to trace my GG Granmothers family in Ballynaskeagh. Is that near to you? Or known to you? Her name was Bridget Murtagh and she was born @ 1863 in Ballynaskeagh. Her father was William Murtagh, mothers name unknown. In 1884 Bridget married Patrick Murray (also from Ballynaskeagh), at the Catholic Chapel of Delvin, Church of the Assumption.

Any further information you might be able to provide is greatly appreciated!

Regards,

Maureen

Re: Fitzsimons-Virginia-Cavan-Carrigabruse

chrisman35 — 2003-06-22 19:39:11Z

I have some of the same names (Patrick, Thomas) but the dates don't match. You say you just started, when you get a tree made and publish a home page let me know and I'll take a look. Thanks, Sue

Looking for info on my Fitzsimons Line.

melvin3271 — 2003-04-13 00:39:35Z

Here is my familytree site. If any one can help me with my Fitzsimons line please contact me.

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/o/y/Thomas-J-Ho...

Re: Everyone please read this message i need help!

melvin3271 — 2003-04-06 05:56:01Z

My Great-grandmother was a Fitzsimons. Ckeck out my web page you search for Fitzimons there.

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/o/y/Thomas-J-Ho...

Re: Glenidan Fitzsimons

marknolan24 — 2005-12-21 19:20:06Z

Hi ann,

My nolan family roots are from collinstown and fore, in your post you refered to the nolans from gleniden, i'm interested to know who they are. Also my mother Ann Nolan nee Murtah was i think from moyle. Can you point me in the right direction?

Thanks

Mark

Re: FitzSimons family

joannahoward57 — 2003-08-16 14:48:25Z

My great-grandmother was Mary Anne FitzSimons from Dublin--she came to the US in the 1880's with her husband, Stephen Howard. Her parents were Joseph FitzSimons and Jane Dunne, both of the Dublin area. How far back have you been able to trace your branch of the family? I understand that the name is Anglo-Norman but don't have much more than that.
Thanks.

Michael Fitzsimons/Anne Cooke-Westmeath

oorahljim — 2005-09-27 18:42:52Z

I am looking for information about my Great Great grandparents,Michael Fitzsimons and Anne Cooke....and their children.
Mary....My Grear grandmother and her brothers Michael,Joeseph and sister Margaret.
I think Mary left Ireland from Moville in april 1885 for NYC. She married in Pennsylvania in July 1891.
James

Re: Fitzsimons/Fitzsimmons of Ireland to Wisconsin

christinebalero12289 — 2004-08-28 04:47:00Z

hi there, i hope you get this.....my greatgrandfather was frank fitzsimmons, he was born 1877, in the uk., he then moved to wisconsin, married emma konsella, had all but last child there, then moved to minnesota, and had his last son there..it is said that he was a traveling vet, who followed the fairs around, and was also said to be a sulky racer.....what ever that may mean....is this some of what your looking for?...please let me know....

Re: Family tree

@@kjl0115@aol.com — 2002-10-10 03:00:05Z

Hoping you see this. My mother's family name was Fitzsimons, and she talked many times about being a cousin of Maureen O'Hara (perhaps second cousin?). So I think we are related somehow, you and I. My great-great grandfather was Charles Fitzsimons of Dublin, and he came to Detroit in 1850, married Ann Haley, and here I am :-). I would be interested in seeing if you have any information to help me out in my genealogy quest. I appreciate your time.

Take Care,

Kathy

Fitzsimons- Westmeath to Kane Co.,IL @1850

gocken317 — 2006-09-04 12:26:43Z

My great-greatgrandfather was Nicholas Simons, born about 1815 in Irelend, who came to Kane Co., IL between 1845 and 1850. In 1850 there is a Patrick Simons, born about 1817 and Cady, born about 1844, both born in Ireland just below him on the census. In the 1860 census Patrick is listed as James and Cady as Christopher. On James' tombstown his last name is listed as Fitz Simons, the county he is from in Ireland is listed as Westmeath but the parish is hard to read, it starts with a T, next letter is either u or a and there is a b or an h a few letters down. May have had a sister Ellen, born about 1825, who married Patrick Malone. They came over about 1851. In the 1870 census there is a Michael Simons, born about 1802 in Ireland, living with the Malones. Any info would be appreciated. I also like to hear from cousins.

Obit: Robert George Fitzsimons

GenSearch2003 — 2003-04-18 02:13:18Z

Green Valley News and Sun, Green Valley Arizona, Wednesday, March 5, 2003

Robert George FitzSimons, 1917-2003 passed away at home in Green Valley on March 3, 2003. He was born in Illinois, attended the University of Minnesota, joined the Air Force in 1940, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and was awarded the Purple Heart.

He married Irene (Rene) Roe of La Grange, Ill., on Christmas Eve in 1946 in Phoenix.

He lived and worked in California for Peerless Pump for 26 years, retiring in 1981 to Green Valley.

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by son Robert FitzSimons Jr. of Branson, Mo., daughter Susan Guthrie of Crestline, Calif., and seven grandchildren.

To know Bob was to love him.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 7, at 3 p.m. at the Hawkins Spiritual Life Center at Valley Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Staten Island N.Y.

Jefferson County Pa Fitzsimons

asmithc — 2004-11-25 10:21:26Z

I am looking for information on a John Fitzsimons D: Aug 3, 1887 at 70 yrs old. He was married to and Eliza and were married in 1833. They are both burried in the Pisgah Cemetary in Jefferson County PA.

cloyne/mcleod

2001-06-05 04:56:52Z

My grandmother's maiden name was cloyne. She married Norman Wesley McLeod in 1903. Her Father's name was Mark Cloyne and her mother's name was Mary morsen? This is on my father's side of family.

Edna Fitzsimmons KS

2001-06-04 14:00:49Z

Edna married Henry R. Thompson 1897. Henry's residence Pueblo, Co. Have documents for Thompsons in Johnson Co, KS. Have picture of Edna.

Parsons KS

2001-06-04 13:52:00Z

Have my g grandmother's picture of Edna Fitzsimmons Thompson. Only thing I have found is a marriage record for Edna age 24,of Olathe, Ks married Henry R. Thompson age 26 of Pueblo, Co Dec 29, 1897 in Olathe, Johnson Co, KS. Have a picture of g grandfather David S Thompson working in some kind of large warehouse with boilers, post marked Parsons, KS taken abt 1908. e-mail Carplady@mindspring.com

Meades

2001-05-05 09:34:34Z

George Meade

2001-05-05 09:31:46Z

Dear Lainey:

Once Thomas married Catherine, he went into the shipping business with her brother, George...it was called George Meade & Company; so, that is it! You threw me off when you said she was married to someone else...I don't know why I didn't think about a second marriage...I will send you all I have found out within a day or two...

Meggie

Meade and Fitzsimons

2001-05-04 15:09:05Z

Dear Lainey:

I am really glad you wrote...I have been on hiatus (complacent, really) from research lately, and whenever I get e-mails like this, it stirs up the urge to continue...

I would assume that the Catherine who was born in 1769 would have to have been the one...Thomas was born in 1741...that this Thomas Fitsimons, the member of the Continental Congress, was married to Catherine Meade, is fact...whether he is truly my ggggg-grandfather is a matter of which I am quite certain, but, not entirely sure...all the clues point to yes...he was referenced in my gg-grandfather's obituary...more research is required to try to prove this...I will copy your e-mail address, and send you what I have on Thomas and Catherine...it may serve you well...(I will do this this weekend, when I have time...)

Good luck, and keep digging!

Meggie

re coffee

2001-04-15 20:26:01Z

Coffee in Fore or Kells?

2001-04-15 11:32:30Z

Great idea, Jackie! We could go for a cup of coffee in the coffee shop in Fore or you could visit my home town of Kells. There's a lovley new heritage centre just opened. Alternatively, I could bring you on a historical tour of Collinstown, if you are into that kind of thing. (I'm sure you've done Fore many times, by now.) Let us know when you are coming to Ireland! Although we are not related, a cousin of mine is married to a cousin of yours. (Matt Kennedy from Drumcree is married to Ann Shaw.) Also, a friend of mine, Catherine Tunney from Kilskyre - her aunt was married to another Kennedy. (Her maiden name was Seery.)
I'ts a small world, isn't it?

-Ann.
P.S. Your Dad might have known my parents. Chrissie Nolan from Glenidan and Joe Murtagh from Clondaliever.

for Ann

2001-04-14 22:04:46Z

Dear Ann, thanks for your reply. I don't remember meeting my grandfather Simie, but I have heard nothing but great things about the man. The family hurling traditions carry on as my cousin plays for the county team (i think) and plays in croake (spelling?)park. He was in a big photo in the paper a couple of years ago. I come to Ireland about every 2 years or so maybe we could have coffee sometime. I have been to Fore a couple of times. Thank you so much for your response. Jackie

Simie Fitzsimons

2001-04-14 09:25:08Z

Hi Jackie!
I didn't know him, but my parents knew him well. He was actually in our house the night before he died. I was talking to my mother since and she said he was a lovely man. We are not related, by the way! One of your uncles is in the home place in Sheepstown, I believe. My mother said that Simie's family were all fantastic hurlers, that they played at local and county level.
All the best,

Ann.

re Simie

2001-04-13 11:28:16Z

Dear Ann, yes my grandfather was known as Simie Fitzsimons. Most of the "clan" is still around Sheepstown, Delvin area with a few elsewhere. Do you know him somehow? Jackie

The Quiet Man

2001-04-10 12:48:11Z

I just remembered afterwards. Wasn't your Dad in the Quiet Man?

Ann.

Fitzsimons Family, Kells

2001-04-10 12:44:25Z

Hi Charlie!

I am not a relative of yours, but I know some of your relatives in Kells, Co.Meath. Frank Fitzsimons who worked for the E.S.B. (Electricity Supply Board) now retired, worked part-time in my father's pub for close on thirty years. He has a brother a priest, Fr Willie Fitzsimons and several othr siblings, as I believe there were 12 or 13 in the family. I think another brother is living in Austria. Their mother Mrs Fitzsimons only died last year. She was in her 90s.
Another co-incidence is that Maureen Fitzsimons was dating a cousin of my Dad's before she went out to the U.S. His name was O'Reilly - he was a dentist in Dublin.

All the best!

Ann.

Fitzsimons Family, Kells

2001-04-10 12:42:54Z

Fitzsimons Family

2001-04-10 12:27:08Z

Hi Jackie!
My mother is in Paris at the moment and I need to ask her about your family. I checked an earlier e-mail of yours and your grandparents came from Sheepstown. Was your grandfather known as 'Simie Fitzsimons' by any chance? That name rings a bell!
Whereabouts in Westmeath are your relatives living now?

Ann.

Fitzsimons in Westmeath and Meath

2001-04-09 19:29:14Z

My grandfather Simon Patrick Fitzsimons came from Cavan originally and married Ann Kennedy they settled in Sheepstown, Delvin. For those unfamiliar with the area Clonmellon and Collinstown are both very close by. All of my relations still live over there except for my parents and I, we came to Canada.

re Cavan

2001-04-09 19:07:31Z

My grandfather Simon Fitzsimons was born in Cavan I don't know the exact date but I could find out. I think I have found one of his cousins. All my other family are in Westmeath

Re fitz in Westmeath

2001-04-09 19:04:46Z

All my family with the last name Fitzsimons still live in Westmeath except for my parents and I who came to Canada in 1971. I don't know if we are somehow related.

The Fitzsimons Family of Killoughdoran

2001-01-30 13:59:13Z

Hi Rita!
Greetings from the Emerald Isle!
Delighted to read your message. I would say we are distantly connected going on the info. in your message. I've just resurrected some notes I took from my Uncle Peter about ten years ago.My great grandfather Pat Fitzsimons was a son of Michael Fitzsimons who came from Killoughdoran. Michael married a Cooke, supposedly a daughter of a hedge-school teacher. She was left her father's farm in Glenidan(there must've been more money in hedge school teaching than we're led to believe!) and my great, great-grandfather 'married into it' as they say in this part of the world. My great grandfather Pat was the one of the younger family members of a family of we think, ten. He would have been born in the late 1850s. Family names (known): Margaret, Mary Ann, Johnjoe, Michael, Patrick. It was interesting to see the connection with the Murtagh family. As you can see, my own surname is Murtagh. My late father's name was Joe. When my parents were going out, there was a priest from the area called Fr Joe Murtagh, and my mother used to tease my father about having the same name. The funny thing is that she told me tonight that she knew she was related to that priest through the Fitzsimons connection (her mother was a Fitzsimons before she married), but she can't remember where the link was. She is 'phoning my aunt Maisie tonight to see if she can shed any further light on this.
Keep in touch!

Ann.

For Kelly

2001-01-28 06:19:15Z

My advice to you for starters is to find your grandfather Billy's birth certificate. ASk your nan if she has it otherwise you will need to get it from the government office. This will have his parents names on it. Since you are from Dublin, there are scores of Fitzsimons to sort through. I have some possible folks for you to contact if you would like to send me your e-mail address to ZeBest01@msn.com.

Fitzsimons

2001-01-26 12:25:21Z

Ok i am only 13 years old so bear with me!
Ok i have only just started lookin for my familt tree but me am my 3 other family mambers are from dublin in ireland and we are now living in the uk! My Grandad Billy fitzsimons dies 2 years ago and his wife (my nan) is still alive she is called barbra fitzsimons and she had 8 kids! 1 of which woz my dad! and my grandads sister (my great Aunty Mary) are still living in dublin with her family! That is all i can tell you! i am soo sorry! but i am still searching for information so if you find anything out could you please let me no! and i will let you know if i find out anything! thanxs!
kelly xxx

Fitzsimons

2001-01-24 08:26:19Z

Would love to help you Kelly! My Fitzsimons are from County Cavan, Ireland and immigrated to new York in the late 1800's. Do you know where yours are from? Or where they settled in the US? If you have any names and dates lets share them ok?

Bridget Marlow

2001-01-08 02:39:33Z

Dear Susan:

I do not know if that is a relative of mine, however, it could not be the Bridget I refer to, as Bridget was married in the mid 1700's...it could possibly be one of my great-grandfather's sisters? I do not know, as my research into the Marlow's in Dublin has yielded little data dating before the 1800's. I would love to know more about this family.

If I should find out that indeed I am related to this Bridget, I will contact you; and again, I am thankful for the message.

Yours in Family History,

Meggie Marlowe

Bridget Marlow

2001-01-06 20:47:52Z

I have a cemetary plot receipt from Calvary Cemetary in New York City for a gravesite purchase by a Bridget Marlow on Nov. 4, 1867. My mother's grandmother Mary Towers was buried here also on August 8, 1925, and someone else was buried here October 12, 1920. I have no idea what the connection was between Bridget Marlow and Mary Towers as I have next to no information on my mother's maternal side. If anyone knows anything about this Bridget Marlow please write to me. Thank you

Glenidan Fitzsimons

2000-10-29 09:45:59Z

Fitzsimons ancestry

2000-10-28 10:29:20Z

Cannot seem to locate you email address, please email us at dorothy@eircom.net

More on the Glenidan Fitzsimons

2000-10-21 11:15:27Z

Dear Ann,

My father tells me that when he went on school holidays to Ankerland he used also to sometimes visit the Fitzsimons family at Glenidan. He knew Tom Fitzsimons who was a civil servant and died very young in the 1930s-40s. Tom stayed with my father in Mullingar when he was doing some exams.

Regards
Frank

Ann Murtagh and Fore Fitzsimons

2000-10-21 11:01:48Z

Dear Ann,

Thank you for your message. Sorry for not replying sooner; I needed to talk with my father, Barthomelew who is the son of Joseph Fitzsimons. His father was the second youngest of the Ankerland family of Fore.

On " Bartle " my Grandfather had a brother called Bartle. His eldest brother, Jack, had an eldest son called Bartle who emigrated to Philidelphia. Unfortunately I think that this Bartle has recently passed away.

It was always an ambition of the Fitzsimons of Ankerland to have school teachers in the family. The youngest female member is a school teacher today. I am an English teacher myself! My grandfather's eldest brother, Tom Fitzsimons, was a school teacher at Delvin for several years before he left to join the British Army during the First World War. It is thought that the school teacher in a famous local novel "The Valley of the Squinting Windows" was based on him.

The family are connected with the Glenidan family. My father tells me that they are his second cousins.

As far as I can make out the ancestral relationship with Oliver Plunkett is on the female side. Most Norman families in the area of the outer Pale were related or closely connected over time.

My father says that you are fortunate to live in such an interesting and picturesque area. I am sure that the Hill of Ben that looks over Fore has many memories. My Grandfather's sister was Molly Fagan who ownded the pub in Fore and she live in the old RIC barracks.

Kindest Regards
Frank Fitzsimons

Ann Murtagh and Fore Fitzsimons

2000-10-21 10:59:26Z

Everyone please read this message i need help!

2000-10-20 12:45:01Z

Hello i was wondering if any one knew how you find out about people in your family on the internet. If anyone might be related to me here is some info....
well basically i want to find out anything at all about my ancestors so if any one with the surmane fitzsimons could e-mail me and tell me about thier family history and stuff thanks alot!! i am only 14 but i am really interested in Geology so please help me . if anyone has any goos websites to go on they would be useful too!!! Thanxs!

Everyone please read this message i need help!

2000-10-20 12:44:55Z

FitzSimons family

2000-10-04 22:10:28Z

Diane. I've been corresponding with Jerry Dowd in New York about a possible link between our great grandfathers. He is having a professional geneaologist research the family in Dublin. I'll let you know what I find out.

Fitzsimons

2000-10-03 17:28:56Z

Hi, Ann. Yes, I was in Collinstown about 9
years ago. Stopped at a little Pub across the street from Lough Lene. Somewhere, I have the name of the parish where my great-grandfather, Christopher, was baptized. I will look it up again. Killoghdoran does not mean anything yet. I have wondered about Fore, but still not sure. Large families must be common among Fitzsimons. My grandfather, William, was one of 11. I was i of 13. (Hence my e-mail address Fitzsimons13
@AOL.com) So you are in Kells??? Do you live in Ireland, or just visiting? (I may be
traveling to Ireland next May)Thanks for the notes.

The Fore Fitzsimons

2000-10-03 12:43:23Z

Hi Frank! I was wondering was your grandfather born in Anchorland, Fore. Have you got a cousin called Bartle?
My granny taught in Fore school for the best part of 40 years and she was also a Fitzsimons before she got married. However, she was from Glenidan and to the best of my knowledge these two families were not related.
I was unaware of the Fitzsimons connection with St. Oliver Plunkett, by the way!
I live quite near Fore and it's one of my favourite places on earth.
Kind regards,
Ann Murtagh

The Collinstown Fitzsimons Family

2000-10-02 15:01:39Z

Hello Tom! Greetings from Kells, Co. Meath. My mother and aunts all agree that Michael, Patrick and Thomas are all Fitzsimon names and Christopher is a strong possibility. My great-granddad was born around 1860 and was among the younger family members of a family of eleven, all of whom emigrated. The Kenny connection does not mean anything as such, but my mother says that the name is in the locality.
I'm wondering if this connection is a generation further back. Did the townland Glenidan crop up in your records, by any chance? There also was a Fitzsimons family in Fore which is the same parish as Collinstown. (Have you ever been to Collinstown, by the way?) Also, for what it's worth, my mother always claimed that the family originally came from a place called Killoughdoran. Does this mean anything to you?
All the best, Ann.

Thomas Fitzsimons Ann Maitland

2000-10-01 15:21:52Z

Fitzsimons Family, Co. Westmeath

2000-09-28 11:55:57Z

This is most interesting, Thomas. I'm going to contact family members and will get back with you.

Collinstown, County Westmeath

2000-09-26 15:58:34Z

I began researching our tree 10 years ago.
Found that a Christopher, Thomas, Michael and Matthew came over with their mother, Elizabeth, around 1860s. Thewere from Collinstown. Seemed to havspent a little time in the east, then settles in Chicago.
Michael started a business in what is now the south side. I have more info. Feel free to contact me.

Thomas, Ann, and Andrew

2000-09-18 02:48:31Z

Dear Paul:

I believe this is information I would go to Patrick with, to see if it jibes with his...he claims his Thomas cannot be military, he never would have been...my great-grandfather's obituary lists this Thomas Fitzsimon's as his great-grandfather, but, the similarities to Patrick's Thomas are too much to be coincidental...
It is 5:30 a.m. right now (waking up for work and school), and I cannot deal with this yet. However, I believe later tonight I may send a letter to Patrick to check and see where he stands on this...

I will of course, keep you updated on anything I find out...

Yours in history,

Meggie Marlowe

Thomas Fitzsimons

2000-09-15 19:52:34Z

Dear Paul:

Yea, school is here! I am hoping that when the kids get their acts together, I will be able to work more on mine.

The whole talk of the sister drove me a little crazy...but, of course, you saw my answer. I don't doubt her existence, but, then again, I don't doubt much anymore; just keep researching to find the facts behind the rumors.

If I start searching again soon, of course I will clue you in on any new finds...

Yours in history,

Meggie Marlowe

Thomas Fitzsimons

2000-08-01 17:30:55Z

The true and recorded history is that Thomas Fitzsimons emigrated from Dublin to Philadelphia, which is where he lived out the remainder of his life. I don't know about Brooklyn, or Ann, or the brothers, but Thomas Fitzsimons did not come to America until he was an adult. Look it up in Notable American Biographies, and I believe I also found information about him at the NARA site. Here is the address:
http://www.nara.gov/arch/
There always seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding the histories of "notable" americans. I for one, would only want to claim him as much as any other individual who was a link to my past.
Let's all try to find out together what Thomas' true past was. Then we will all feel good about at least knowing for sure where we stand -- what say?

Thomas Fitzsimons

2000-08-01 13:17:29Z

Family history from my grandfather confirms Ann as Thomas' sister. According to my records, they were twins. My records also indicate that Ann was the wife of Peter Maitland. Further, Thomas and Ann had at least three brothers, Nicholas, John, and Andrew. While I have no info re Andrew, I have birth/death dates for Nicholas and John. My greatgrandmother,Theresa Louise (Lulu)Fitzsimons, is a direct descendant of John and John Jr.
According to my records, John Jr left Edenderry for Brooklyn, which is where that branch was for many years.

thomas fitzsimons

2000-07-29 19:37:35Z

I understand that Thomas Fitzsimons had no relatives in America. However, he did have a few (I think) sons in Ireland; Thomas, when young, married Bridget Marlow, and when their son was little, left her and their child, and went to America. The one of whom I know about was my great-great-great-grandfather, Thomas Fitzsimons, Jr. His son was George Fitzsimons, and his son was George Washington Fitzsimons Marlowe. At some point, one of them changed their name to Marlowe. I believe it may have been George Jr, the one I say had the last name Marlowe (which was his mother's maiden name with an added "e"), which I also suspect he may have taken to avoid detection, as he did leave Ireland in a hurry (he was rebellious in Dublin).

When Thomas Fitzsimons arrived in America, he married Catherine Meade, and took up business with her brother, George. He was involved in many business adventures which spurred the beginnings of banking and insurance in this country.

I am not claiming Thomas as my great-great-great-great-grandfather as a matter of pride; leaving your family behind and starting over without thought to your children is not noble; however, he did do some good things with his life, I just wish I could say he was honorable to his children.

I do have some proof building, and plan to find more, but, summer is not conducive to research, especially with a full-time job and three children... I will be more active in my research come the school year... this is all for now...

Meggie Marlowe

Thomas Fitzsimons

2000-07-29 17:11:22Z

I am a descendant of Peter (Ann Fitzsimons) Maitland!

The Catholic signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania (Thomas Fitzsimons!) Spelled with one M and ending in an "s" had no survivors, except for his nephews John Maitland, Thomas Maitland and his niece, Mary Ann Maitland, the children from the marriage of his sister Ann Fitzsimons to Peter Maitland!

Maitland family records, as well national historical records indicate that Ann Fitzsimons sister to Thomas Fitzsimons The Catholic signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania was married to Peter Maitland, of whom I am a descendant.

What documentation is in your possession that can substantiate your claims?

Thomas Fitzsimons

2000-07-29 12:10:31Z

I am a descendant of Peter (Ann Fitzsimons) Maitland!

The Catholic signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania (Thomas Fitzsimons!) Spelled with one M had no survivors, except for his nephews John Maitland, Thomas Maitland and Mary Ann Maitland, children from the marriage of his sister Ann Fitzsimons to Peter Maitland! According to Maitland family records, he had a brother Andrew who settled in Charleston South Carolina.

Cheryl,

Thomas Fitzsimons

2000-06-27 17:49:23Z

Dear Paul:

I think I may know the Dorothy you are talking about...is she from Dublin? I cannot open the page with the address Wayne had in his message, but I have been in contact with Dorothy and her husband from Dublin. I don't want to give too much information on them...that is their option. But, I can say that the information on the Dublin roots I have received so far is largely from them. The theory I am developing is that there was at least one Marlow/Marlowe-Fitzsimons/FitzSimons marriage, maybe two (although Dorothy and her husband acknowledge that Thomas Fitzsimons married a Marlow, they are not sure that this is MY Thomas Fitzsimons). Therefore, looking back on the population of Great Britain and surrounding areas in those days, and the proliferation of consanguineous (blood relatives)marriages at the time, there is a strong possibility that most, if not all Marlow/Marlowe's from that region are related, as well as most, if not all Fitzsimons/Fitzsimmons/FitzSimons/(etc)from that area being related, also. If this is indeed the case (as I strongly believe it is); then there is good cause to believe we are related, however distantly. It all depends on how far back you wish to go...maybe everyone in this message board is related to you!

With that said, I will continue to search for the definitive connection between us, and let you know if I find anything.

Good Hunting!

Meggie Marlowe

Thomas Fitzsimons

2000-06-26 19:08:04Z

Dear Paul:

If you tell me that George was Thomas' grandson, and that his grandmother was (Bridget) Marlow (e), we have a match. I was told that Bridget changed her son, Thomas' last name to Marlow when Thomas Fitzsimons left her...but, who really knows when the last name was changed? Possible that my great-grandfather adopted his great-grandmother's last name when he came into some sort of trouble with the British Bobbies? Theory, guesswork, no data to put the story together yet...

The story on Thomas I have received from Dublin shows more than one son... I do not know all the details...but, our George had to be born later than 1760, because Thomas Fitzsimons was born in 1741, and so his son Thomas could not have had a son until at least around 1775 or more. Unless he had another son, who was named George, in which case that would have made our relatives cousins, and us cousins lots of times removed (or something like that.) I am going to print your e-mail, so that I can see what I can find out. If there is anything (one of us is wrong, both of us are wrong, one of us is right, or, we are cousins), I will write to you and let you know.

Thanks for the reply. I am seeking to find the truth behind the stories past down...we shall see as we go what turns up.

Yours in history, and possible family,

Meggie Marlowe

Family tree

2000-06-19 12:08:02Z

My father is Charles B FitzSimons from Dublin. He moved to Los Angeles in 1952 to be with his sister actress Maureen O'Hara. I would love to hear from any relatives living in Ireland.

Fitzsimons of NYC and Virginia

2000-06-13 13:08:59Z

My father was Francis(Frank) Robert Fitzsimmons of NYC his father was Richard Fitzsimons(notice dad added an "m")of NYC who emigrated from Virginia and his mother was Marie Savoldy of NYC. I have not been able to find the Virginia realitives so maybe we can help each other??? Their is family oral history that their was a falling out amongst the brothers in Virgina.

Richard Eliza Fitzsimons

2000-06-12 01:42:43Z

Richard Eliza (nee Fitzsimons) Fitzsimons arrived Dunedin, New Zealand c1853 from Victoria, Australia. Believe both came from Belfast, Ireland. Can't find any info about their emmigration from Ireland.

Fitzsimons family (Co. Westmeath)

2000-06-11 09:11:55Z

All of my great-grandfather's brothers and sisters emigrated to the U.S. in the 1860s/1870s. His name was Pat Fitzsimons and his father's name was Michael. The family came from Glenidan, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath. Would this mean anything to anyone reading this message board?

Thomas Fitzsimons

2000-05-20 14:03:56Z

Dear Mary:

I do not know of any ties he had to South Carolina. Supposedly, his first cousin was Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland. He spent his time in Pennsylvania when he moved to America, in Philadelphia...this does not mean he did not have ties there, or own slaves. However, I do not know if people in Philadelphia kept slaves. I am continually researching, if I find anything, I will submit it here for you.

Meggie Marlowe

Patrick Henry FitzSimons

2000-05-19 21:17:28Z

I am looking for information on a line of Patrick Henry FitzSimons originating from Cork County, Ireland. They moved to the US when Patrick III and his wife Hannah O'Mahoney came over early to mid 1800's.
Thanks.
--Rick

Thomas Fitzsimons-Notable American, Irish Immigrant

2000-05-14 06:13:17Z

I have found a lot more out about Thomas Fitzsimons. He pursued a mercantile career in Philadelphia, and married a woman named Catherine Meade, whose father was Robert Meade. His firm (he shared with his brother-in-law), George Meade and Company, donated 5,000 pounds to the war effort.
He was a member of the first, second and third Continental Congress, but did not get elected to the fourth.
In 1781 he was one of the founders of the Bank of North America, and help organize and had a directorship in the Insurance Company of North America.

Please, anyone who is also related to Thomas Fitzsimons, write back...I need links...

Thank you,

Meggie

Great-Great-Great-Grandfather Fitzsimons

2000-05-12 13:59:58Z

family history

2000-05-01 06:18:35Z

My husband Harry's father, also Harry or Henry came from around Castle Blayney in Co Monaghan Ireland and settled here to work in the shipyards. I amm looking for anyone who can trace their roots to his family.

Fitzsimons of cork in 1822

2000-02-15 10:54:37Z

I am looking for information on parents of Lawrence John (called john) Fitzsimons who Married a Catherine Gannon in Cork Co Ireland. He changed his name to Simons when he came to the USA. He was born in Cork in 1822. He was my great great grandpa

George Fitzsimons - 1858 Wisconsin

2000-01-19 15:08:34Z

First thanks to Frank and Beth for their latest messages. Our family vacation, three brothers and myself with family are putting together a fund to travel perhaps to Ireland...and these would be great spots to visit.
My Fitzsimons roots are as follows:
ggrandfather George Fitzsimons born in Wisconsin 1858, the son of William Fitzsimons and Jane Edmondston born in Ireland. George married Agnes Ward in Nebraska circa 1884 and there first child was Lula Jane [who lived to be 103] The rest of their children were born in Kansas and California: Frank E., Orrin Willard, Raymond E., Walter George, and Vera Allma.
Love to exchange information. connie
ConPutnam@aol.com

More info for Beth Patterson

2000-01-10 16:25:47Z

When your family members get to Fore, stop by at the pub. Its owner Beatrice Fagin is a Fitzsimons by birth too. They, alongside the Fore Branch, own most of the land thereabouts. She will tell you everything that you need to know. All about the IRA days and before.
My Grandfather's brother was an intelligence officer who served in the British Army in WW1. Apparently he fought in Arabia with the famous Lawrence. When the brother got home he trained the local IRA. He ended up as a school teacher in Ampleforth, England. Earlier he had taught my Grandfather and was known as a very strict teacher. He is the teacher in the local novel, well known in Ireland, called " The Valley of the Squinting Windows". When you see Beatrice tell her that my father is Barthomelew the son of Captain Joe from Mullingar. Joe was in fact a younger son born at Fore.

My father told me that when he visited Fore in the 1940s they still had a few plates with crests of arms on them. He also tells me that there is an ancient Norman burial place no bigger than two rooms in a field at Fore which no one disturbs. It is known as "The Garden". The family lost a little land during Cromwellian times due to their remaining Catholic. My father went to Rome in 1975 for the canonisation of Oliver Plunkett. I can't remember relationship exactly but his mother or his grandmother was a Fitzsimons. ( I can establish the exactness of this if you want ). Anyway it was enough to get an invite. Michael Collins's secretary was also a Fitzsimons before she married ( Anna ). But I don't think that she was closely related to the Fore Branch though.
Regards, Frank

More info for Beth Patterson

2000-01-10 16:06:33Z

When your family members get to Fore, stop by at the pub. Its owner Beatrice Fagin is a Fitzsimons by birth too. They, alongside the Fore Branch, own most of the land thereabouts. She will tell you everything that you need to know. All about the IRA days and before.
My Grandfather's brother was an intelligence officer who served in the British Army in WW1. Apparently he fought in Arabia with the famous Lawrence. When the brother got home he trained the local IRA. He ended up as a school teacher in Ampleforth, England. Earlier he had taught my Grandfather and was known as a very strict teacher. He is the teacher in the local novel, well known in Ireland, called " The Valley of the Squinting Windows". When you see Beatrice tell her that my father is Barthomelew the son of Captain Joe from Mullingar. Joe was in fact a younger son born at Fore.

My father told me that when he visited Fore in the 1940s they still had a few plates with crests of arms on them. He also tells me that there is an ancient Norman burial place no bigger than two rooms in a field at Fore which no one disburbs. It is known as "The Garden". The family lost a little land during Cromwellian times due to their remaining Catholic. My father went to Rome in 1975 for the canonisation of Oliver Plunkett. I can't remember relationship exactly but his mother or his grandmother was a Fitzsimons. ( I can establish the exactness of this if you want ). Anyway it was enough to get an invite. Michael Collins's secretary was also a Fitzsimons before she married. I don't think that she was closely related to the Fore Branch though.
Regards, Frank

Need first names to try helping.

2000-01-10 11:20:20Z

What's your father's first name, Ellen? Do you his parents'names?

Thanks Frank!

2000-01-10 10:38:04Z

This information is wonderful to have. Quite a few members of my family are planning a trip to Ireland this summer and are now in the process of putting our itinerary together. These places will definitely be added to it.

Thank you very much for posting it.

family name

2000-01-07 17:07:38Z

Hello Gary ! An important branch of the family held land in Fore, County Meath sometime after the Norman Invasion. Three Fitzsimons called Edmund became abbots at Fore in the fourteenth century. They gave more land to their own family. Fore was fortified against the Irish. So the family had a military role. I also know that an important branch ( probably the originators of the Meath branch ) held a royal castle from Henry II at Church Stretton along the Welsh Border in Shropshire. It seems that the family liked living along borders for the opportunities which could come from them. A member of the Shropshire branch, Robert, is claimed by academics to have saved the life of the Black Prince at the battle of Crecy. Robert held the standard and later, with the Prince, certainly became one of the founder members of the Knights of the Order of the Garter. The family still holds its lands at Fore. The ruins of the Abbey are interesting. There are said to be seven wonders on the land. One, for instance, is a hill on which cars and carts roll up! Another is water which will not boil! Hope this helps somewhat. Frank

Fitzsimons/Fitzsimmons

1999-11-20 13:55:31Z

Thanks, Wayne, sorry it took me so long to reply. I will definitely be checking out the sites you posted. Looking in my files, I don't see a James. Family tradition holds that my ancestors came from County Cork, primarily, but I haven't confirmed that yet.

If you are interested, my Website has a descendant tree showing what I do have for the Fitzsimons/Fitzsimmons surname, at http://www.geocities.com/bpstratton/fitzsimons.html.

If I run across your James, I will let you know.

FitzSimons/Fitzsimmons

1999-09-25 06:37:03Z

There's quite a list of FitzSimons/Fitzsimmons on this page.
http://homepages.infoseek.com/~padraig5/Fitzsimons.html

A list of Marriages in Ireland here ..
http://homepages.go.com/~padraig5/FitzsimonsMarriages

Australian records here . .
http://millennium.fortunecity.com/lassie/168/

I'm looking for a James FitzSimons born before 1800 probably, married an Anne Farquar in Ireland. Lived in Nobber Co. Meath.

Fitzsimons/Fitzsimmons of Ireland to Wisconsin

1999-09-13 18:02:47Z

Looking for ancestors of ggggrandfather, John Fitzsimmons: b. December 25, 1776, probably in Ireland. Married Alice Williams. Later Wisconsin generations used Fitzsimons spelling.

Fitzsimons/VA, NY

1999-08-24 16:26:16Z

Am searching for info. on John Frank Fitzsimons, b. June 27, 1839 in New York, son of James and Mary Fitzsimons. He married Susan Simmers of Harrisonburg, Va.

Would like to know for sure if he was a member of the 10th Va. Cavalry in the Civil War and who his parents are and where they are from. Thanks. Please respond via e-mail to me as well.

myfamily

1999-07-24 09:32:18Z

I have a FitzSimons relative from Waterbury and Woodbury, Conn. All deceased except my brother and self. Are we related, do you think!

Family Name

1999-04-14 19:10:33Z

Regards from the Fitzsimons Clan in Australia, ex of Dublin.
I'm interested in any information you might have on the history of our family name.
Best Wishes
Gary Fitzsimons

hi fitzer

1999-04-13 10:48:21Z

Not sure about nyc .But plenty of Fitzsimons in Dublin.Any more information.

FITZSIMONS

1999-04-12 17:39:38Z

I A LOOKING FOR ANY FITZSIMONS THAT BE A RELATIVE TO MY FATHER'S FAMILY. THEY HAD STORES IN NYC IN THE EARLY 1900. PLEASE CONTACT ME, IT WOULD LOVE TO HERE FROM YOU

Re: Fitzsimons of Virginia,Cavan and NYC

2002-06-04 18:53:06Z

My great great grandmother was Mary Fitzsimons, born 1852 in Virginia, County Cavan. Came to U.S. in 1870. Cavan had a population of over 250,000 then, but who knows, there may be a connection. She had a sister Kate who, as far as we know, lived until about 1925 in nearby Lisduff.

Son of Mary Ann Fitzsimons & John Henderson born Glasgow Feb.1885

2002-04-22 05:45:08Z

Can anyone help me with information on what happened to John Henderson, son of Mary Ann Fitzsimons & John Henderson Snr, after his mother died in 1900, & his father went to Australia & married my grandmother??? John Jnr would have been my father's half brother, but we have only recently learnt of him.

Regards,

Jeanette Bonnici (nee Henderson) Sydney NSW Australia

Re: Fitzsimons (Co Westmeath)

2002-02-20 03:40:54Z

Dear Pat, my grandfather was Simon Patrick Fitzsimons also known as Simie. He lived in Cavan previous to Sheepstown , Delvin. I don't know enough history far enough back yet but I am working on it. I know there were at least 9 kids in his immediate family. Are you in NZ? I am in Canada. Jackie

Re: Fitzsimons (Co Westmeath)

2002-02-19 02:59:12Z

Dear Rita, do you know the name of John Fitzsimons' brother from Delvin? I too am going to Ireland this year. Have fun. Jackie

Re: Fitzsimons (Co Westmeath)

2002-02-17 19:31:22Z

Ann, as a matter of fact I will be coming to Ireland this year. I have a cousin getting married in September , but I am not sure if I will come home for that or before then. I will keep you posted. Love Jackie

Re: Fitzsimons (Co Westmeath)

2002-02-15 22:27:35Z

The Fitzsimons family who live in the pub in Clonmellon would be a descendant of the Fitzsimons family of Killoughdoran, Jackie. Any sign of you coming to Ireland on a holiday, by the way?

Ann Murtagh

Re: Fitzsimons (Co Westmeath)

2002-02-12 05:34:49Z

There was a pub in Clonmellon named "FITZSIMONS" I am a Fitzsimons from Sheepstown, Delvin. I am very familiar with Clonmellon as my mother is from there and I still have family there.

Re: Fitzsimons in Westmeath and Meath

2002-02-12 05:26:06Z

Off the top of my head I don't know my grandfathers parents names. But I can find out. I know they lived in Cavan, and my grandfather settled in Sheepstown.

Michael Fitzsimons(c.1858) married Margaret Burns/Byrnes

2002-01-24 16:04:22Z

My g.g.grandfather Michael Fitzsimons married Margaret Burns/Byrnes in Ireland sometime around 1880. They had the following children:
Mary Ann (k/aNance) (1882) born in Ireland
Margaret (k/aMaggie) (1884) born in Sunderland, Co. Durham, England
James J (1886) born in Ireland
Henry (1888) born in Ireland
Bridget (k/a Biddy) (1890) born in Sunderland
Catherine (k/aKitty) (1892) born in Sunderland
Susan (k/a Susie) (1894) born in Sunderland
Elizabeth (k/a Lizzie)(place and date of birth unknown)

My late great-uncle, George Stace, had been to Ireland to visit relatives of Michael and Margaret but unfortunately no-one living now knows where he went. Some relatives also visited the family in Sunderland and took photographs back with them to Ireland of the above family - including one of my great-grandmother Bridget and her sisters with rags in their braided hair.

I know this is a long-shot but has anyone any memories of any of this and can give me some assistance. I have looked at the indexes but cannot find a marriage.

Kindest regards,
Janet

Jesse Fitzsimons - AK

2001-11-24 15:04:33Z

I am looking for info on Jesse Fitzsimons (spelling?) All I know is she lived in AK and was married to William Smart. All of their children died befor the age of 5 except one.This is my Grandmother Jesse Cleo. Jesse died a few years after Jesse Cleo was born and she was given up for adoption. Thanks for any info. send to rjakes@iquest.net

Florence Emilee Marks Carey

2001-11-03 23:09:52Z

Florence was born 4 April 1898 in Toronto, Ontario. Parents were William John Marks and Caroline Smalley. She married R. Carey.
Her siblings were William Leslie Marks, Gertrude May Marks Pierson, Frederick Wilmott Marks, and Edna Winnifred Marks Fitzsimons.
I am searching for info on any of these families.

Edna Winnifred Marks Fitzsimons - Ontario

2001-11-03 23:01:31Z

Edna was born 25 May 1891 in Toronto, Ontario. Her father was William John Marks, mother Caroline Smalley. She married George Harold Fitzsimons. She died 14 March 1947 and is buried in St. John's Cemetery Norway in Toronto with her parents and her son George.
Her siblings were Gertrude May Marks Pierson, Frederick Wilmott Marks , Florence Emilee Marks Carey and William Leslie Marks.
I am looking for info on any of these families.

Fitzsimons

2001-10-30 16:35:56Z

My grandmother was Josephine Fitzsimons . She was married to Walter Reilly,( born Liverpool) his mother's name was Sarah Jane Thunder Reilly. They emigrated to Canada after the birth of their threee daughters Madeline, winnifred and Norma ( Noel)in the twenties. He was killed in WW2 in 42. Any information on this family would be welcome

Re: John Fitzsimons

2001-10-06 03:43:38Z

I am also researching the Fitzsimons name in Australia and Co. Meath. There does appear to be quite a few that married Reillys. I will check through my recards and be in touch.

Elizabeth Fitzsimmons Stewart

2001-08-27 11:22:50Z

I am in possession of a letter from the above to her brother, either my Ggrandfather Albert Alfred Fitzsimmons or his son, my Grandfather Harold Fitzsimmons. It is dated April 7, 1927. It is written on the stationary of Arthur Stewart,2970 Sheridan Rd. Chicago.
The letter is about the death of a brother, possibly Jim or Mim. I can't quite make out the writing too well. He died on March 28, 1927. He suffered from heat prostration and became more and more feeble. Apparently he had been living with a sister, Anne and Billy in LeSalle (? don't know where that is). He was buried with his parents in LeSalle. Any ideas on family, cemetary?
My Albert and his son Harold, lived in the Kansas City, Missouri area. They came from Illinois and some lived in Washington State. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This letter is my only link....
Thanks so much,
Patty Van Fleet
patty@kc.net

Re: Irish ancestors

2001-08-26 20:02:41Z

Richard Fitzsimons married Mary Elizabeth Bradley, they had four sons John, Michael, Richard and Robert. John Fitzsimons one of his sons married Rose McCann on 15-8-1897 in Longwood County Meath. Rose McCann was 19 at the time of the marriage and John was 20. She was the daughter of John McCann and Kathleen Tyrrall. She had a sister Veronica who married Patrick Doherty.
John Fitzsimons and Rose McCann had 10 children: James, John Christopher, Denis,Kathleen, Martha, Vera, Winnie, Agnes, Anthony and Mary.
Some of these were born in Wales and some in County Meath. We have lots more on this family and it was all compiled by Dorothy and Patrick Drayton-Byrne.

Re: Thomas Fitzsimons

2001-11-13 10:58:43Z

Sorry Brian, not the same family...keep plugging!
meggie

Re: Fitzsimons Family, Kells and Trim

2001-07-25 19:20:50Z

I remember the Fitzsimons familiy living on Headfort Rd. In fact, I remember Nancy in the church choir about 16/17 years ago. I'll ask a few questions and will get back with you.

Ann Murtagh

Re: Christopher Fitzsimons brother to Mary Ellis SC 1700s

2001-07-25 19:14:17Z

I'm descended from this Christopher FitzSimons. I have a family tree that contains him if you are interested. Jennifer

FITZSIMMONS, HENNIPEN MN.

CBALERO — 2001-11-29 23:18:21Z

I'M SEARCHING FOR ANY AND ALL INFO ON THE FAMILY OF KENNETH FITZSIMMONS MARRIED TO SOPHIE BRADFORD AND THEN BARBRA?. ANT INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRICIATED.

Re: John Fitzsimons

Mick Fitzsimons — 2002-01-02 04:23:32Z

Initial checks have not turned up any results. Unfortunately N.S.W. BD&M indexes do not list the mother's maiden name. I can be contacted directly on < mickfitzsimons@hotmail.com >

Fitzsimons-Co.Meath

Mick Fitzsimons — 2001-12-28 20:34:55Z

John Fitzsimons and his wife, Mary O'Doherty arrived in Melbourne Australia, 15-Jan-1841.
They came from Co.Meath. John's parents were John and Rose Cloyne and Mary's parents were Henry O'Doherty and Ellen Cloyne.

John Mary took up dairy farming at Templestowe, Victoria. They names their property "Summerhill". I have visited Summerhill in Co.Meath with no luck.

The unusual name of "CLOYNE" in both families should help to pinpoint them, but Cloyne is an unusual and elusive name.

John and Mary must have had siblings. Ring any bells with anyone.

Even the slightest of hunches will be appreciated, as research has been at a standstill for 15 tears.

Need Help

Mick Fitzsimons — 2001-12-28 20:34:55Z

What area of the world did your family settle? What are the name of the earliest members of your family? Did they come from Ireland or England? Anything else that may help!!!!

Fitzsimons in NYC

KAZelenik — 2001-06-29 16:08:41Z

Ellen, do you have any names? I have a great-grandmother also Ellen Fitzsimons b. 1879 in Virginia,Cavan,Ireland who came to the US in 1890. Her father was Matthew, her mother Elizabeth. I don't know what Matthew did for a living in the US. They lived in Manhatten. If any of this looks like it connects, let me know.

Fitzsimons of Virginia,Cavan and NYC

KAZelenik — 2001-06-29 16:08:41Z

Linda...What I know was what I posted, for the most part. I have found no records of whether Ellen came to the US with her parents or other relatives (at age 11, dont think she came alone) Oral history says John Gordon met her on the ship, but I havent found any ship manifest that lists either one. You dont mention any dates, can you post those? I'd love to share what little I have.

Thomas FitzSimon