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KILLILEA Martin F - Vietnam Wall section 7E

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KILLILEA Martin F - Vietnam Wall section 7E

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Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

Carrilloke — 2012-03-02 00:18:45Z

Please email me at kevinjordan59@ yahoo.com. That's my grandma and am very close with her. Please email me thanks again.

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

shadow_e73 — 2012-03-01 23:59:33Z

I actually hadn't seen her in years, but in finding my father, I found her again. I visited her in May of 2010. I actually live in Massachussetts now, that's why she told me about her G-G Grandfather. A few post earlier is from geoglass1, that is my father. Feel free to email me directly. Maybe we are long lost cousins or something!!!

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

Carrilloke — 2012-03-01 23:18:11Z

Do you still stay in contact with gramma Lee?? Do u live in the San Fernando valley??

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

shadow_e73 — 2012-03-01 22:57:19Z

I think we have the same gramdmother. My Gramma Lee, who I am named after, told me about him as well, however, I only know her as Lee Springer. Is this the same person? I am her long lost first grandchild. Small world

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

MaryJeanneMonhardt — 2011-08-20 13:59:33Z

Hello, I am writing to ask if you know any connection with my family to the Killalea family in Omro/Poygan. My great grandfather. Alexander O'Reilly had a brother named Thomas O'Reilly/REilly.

Thomas married Mary Elizabeth Killea and had several children. Margaret, Susan is buried next to my great grandfather. Thomas, Henry R. and Gertrude nicknamed Gay.

Mary Elizabeth Killalea had a child named Henry.

Now, I have Thomas O'Reilly's Civil War packet and is in there are several letters from his children and to his children.

I am trying to connect the family and see if anyone can tell me how he is related to another O'REilly family up in Omro/Poygan. I did not realize that Mary Elizbeth Killalea-O'Reilly died in Cleveland Ohio soshe may have lived with one of her children at least one of her children/family must have

Re: Mary Killilea, b. Ire ca. 1870, family info?

laurieloveswes — 2011-05-14 19:50:58Z

We are looking for a Mary Killilea who was married to Patrick MacDonnell. They had a daugther by the name of Margaret Elizabeth who was born approx 1920 in Roxbury, Mass and died in 1965. We show that Mary came to the US in 1911. We are just starting the tree and thats all we have to go by. A connection?

Re: Mary Killilea, b. Ire ca. 1870, family info?

laurieloveswes — 2011-05-14 19:50:57Z

Margaret Killilea - Milford Mass

Chrissy_King — 2011-03-30 01:24:43Z

Looking for information on Margaret Killilea, who married Michael Larkin in the 1860's, and raised a family in Milford, Mass.

Looking for her parents, immigration info, ect.

~Chris

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

FrankMoore96 — 2010-12-13 22:04:20Z

We might be related, but not directly. My mother's family were Killileas from Boston, MA. As kids, we were told that we were related to the former owner of the Red Sox. There was no proof other than the reasoning "the last name is the same and there aren't that many Killilea's in the world".

I know that my maternal grandfather's grandfather, Patrick Killilea (born in Ireland abt. 1850) was the son of John Killilea (born in Ireland abt. 1809) and Bridget Quirk (b. abt. 1812) and married Catherine Kelly from Galway in Boston. I don't know more than that.

What I know about Matthew Killilea (Henry's father) is that he was born in Ireland about 1827 and emigrated to the USA in 1848. I don't know where in Ireland he was from nor do I know when he and his wife Mary (Murray) got married.

This leaves me wondering whether John and Matthew were related, but since I know so very little about them, it's kind of futile to guess. If you have any information you can share, that would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

geoglass1 — 2010-12-05 22:20:07Z

Hi,
Seems we might be related, Henry was my g.grandfather on my mothers side.
You may or may not know that the Killilea's also had a castle in Ireland or so the story goes..My grandma Margret lived for sometime in Madison,Oshkosh & Milwaukee before and during
WWII. All the aunts & uncles are gone now. Just my mother is still living.

Re: Ellen Killilea

dorisbyrne34 — 2010-08-22 01:43:56Z

Killileas are hard to find. My great grandfather was Thomas killilea born in Ireland in 1840's or 1835. I just found where he got married for second time in 1867. His mother and father were MIchael and Sabrina KILLILEA. his death certificate said his mother and father were Michael and
Margaret Killilea.Thomas and his second wife Ann Conlon Killilea lived in Brooklyn in late 60's and early 70's.
Possible connection?

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

Susanbaumann51 — 2010-03-29 01:43:45Z

Henry was born in the Town of Poygan, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. His parents were Matthew and Mary Murray. His wife Lorrisa, they had two children Harold and Florance. He was an attorney with his brother in Milwaukee for the Rail Roads. They were founders of the America League - yes he did own the Boston Red Socks. I suggest you google him with baseball since it is an interesting story - including the first World Series. Later the owner of the Milwaukee Braves

After his death, his daughter was a baseball owner of Milwaukee. Again google to find out more. There are numerous "stories" in the local area about the family after Henry's death.

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

Carrilloke — 2009-05-11 23:47:51Z

My grandma was the grand daughter of henry killilea and that patrick was his brother.. She told me she has stuff that dates back to when the origin of the family was in Ireland.. The family crest is also what she has.. She tell me that most of the relatives live in Wisconsin..I'm gonna get with her this weekend and find out more of what u might need..

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

FrankMoore96 — 2009-05-10 02:40:07Z

Well, that's the rub. I don't know if I'm related to you grandmother and that's what I'm trying to figure out. I'm related to Patrick Killilea, son of John and Bridget Killilea (most likely from Galway). But I don't know anything earlier than that.

The family anecdote has been that we were related to Henry Killilea, who was the owner of the Boston Red Sox in 1903. However, that's purely speculation based on there not being that many Killileas in the USA.

If you happen to know any additional information about Henry's parents, I would appreciate it.

Re: Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

Carrilloke — 2009-05-09 22:18:08Z

my grandma is lee killilea.. She lives in California and is a direct relative of henry killilea she has told me all about him.. He was a successful lawyer in the east coast..please feel free to email me if u are related and know of my grandma thanks

Ellen Killilea

cfmullerjr — 2009-03-19 05:38:56Z

Ellen Killilea, daughter of Michael Killilea and Sibrina Malone, was born in Ireland in 1847 and immigrated to Brooklyn, NY in 1860 where she died on 7 Feb 1920. Ellen married Charles Doran, an Irish Immigrant, in Brooklyn, NY about 1863.
Ellen was my Great Grandmother and I am trying to find out where she was born in Ireland. I'm led to believe she was born in the County of Cork, but.......

Re: Patrick Killilea

GinaLeuci — 2008-09-10 17:24:27Z

Yes I believe we have the same line -- if you want to email me directly at gallaleuci@comcast.net I'd be happy to update you on what I have

Re: Patrick Killilea

FrankMoore96 — 2008-09-08 01:15:07Z

OK, I have Patrick F Killilea (b. abt. 1850, d. 1906) married to Catherine Kelly (b. in Galway, Ireland [no date], and d. 1939). His father, John (d. 1883) was living with him at the time of his death. I have his mother's name as Bridget Kirk (close enough) but no vital information.

As of the 1920 Census, John Henry Killilea (age 43) was still living with his mom in Somerville. I'd love to know more about his family as well as share what I have about the rest of the family.

Re: Patrick Killilea

GinaLeuci — 2008-09-07 13:32:38Z

What I have on Patrick Killilea is this:
born in Ireland around 1850; married Catherine Kelley; children: John Henry, William, Thomas, Mary, Catherine, Frank, Martin, Hannah (Anna?) and Ester

I have his parents as John Killilea and Bridget Quirk

My great-grandfather was John Henry.

Re: Patrick Killilea - Update

FrankMoore96 — 2008-01-03 16:57:44Z

One update to this. According to the 1900 Census, Patrick Kilelea was born in 1852 in Ireland. He was 48 years old, emigrated to the USA in 1860, and had been married for 24 years. However, the 1880 Census lists Patrick Killillea as 30 years old (born abt. 1850) however it also lists him as being born in Ireland, so I think that's settled. But I'm still looking for other information about his origins.

Patrick Killilea

FrankMoore96 — 2008-01-03 16:12:05Z

I am looking for information about my great-great-grandfather, Patrick F. Killilea (also Killelea and Kililay), son of John Killilea and Bridget Kirk, and wife of Catherine Kelley.

According to various census sheets I have found, he was born around 1850 in either Massachusetts or Ireland. Both of his parents emigrated to the USA from Ireland. He died on 22-Jul-1906 from cholera.

Ideally, I would like to know when he was born and whether it was in the USA or Ireland. Any details about his parents would be greatly appreciated as well.

Henry James Killilea of Wisconsin

FrankMoore96 — 2008-01-03 16:04:51Z

I'm looking for information regarding Henry Killilea of Wisconsin, at one point in time, the owner the Boston Red Sox. I know that his father was Matt and that he had two brothers. However, I don't have any information about his parents other than that they emigrated from Ireland in the 1850s. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: James marie Killilea

castrolron — 2007-02-14 18:34:48Z

yes please do, i can fill you in here also.
Please use another email address and contact me directly at Ron.Smiley@bp.com

Thanks
Ron

Re: James marie Killilea

gkillilea — 2007-02-14 12:44:14Z

Hiya.. Most of my side of the family are still living in Ireland.. Nearly everyone with the surname is related somehow either as a cousin, aunt, uncle etc... We originated from the West of Ireland and quite a few of my relatives are still living there.. What would you like to know about us ? I can fill you in on who they are and what they are doing these days if you like..

Re: James marie Killilea

castrolron — 2007-02-11 00:18:26Z

Hello, They are my grand parents.
Can you tell me more about your side of family?
Thanks

Killillee/killilee/killallee/ etc. etc.

missmarker — 2004-05-25 10:33:10Z

This name is spelt so many different ways. My Great great grandfather was Peter Killillee. His wife was Winifred Spellman. His daughter Ann married Thomas White. I would love to hear from anyone who knows of this family.

Re: Searching for Killilea info.

2003-07-10 15:26:56Z

Gloria's 2 daughters and Marie's daughter died in a house fire. Gloria was able to save the 2 boys, but the girls were on the 3rd floor and couldn't be reached. I found some info by going to google.com and typing in Marie Killilea.

Killileas of PEI

2003-03-18 03:30:24Z

Hi, I'm searching for info. on the Killileas who lived on PEI around 1900 or earlier. Martin Killilea had a daughter, Julia who married James McIntyre. Julia and James had at least one son, William Joseph McIntyre, born in Boston, Ma on 11-29-1927

Re: Searching for Killilea info.

2003-01-30 18:11:33Z

Unfortunately, both of Gloria's daughters were killed in a fire in august of 1958. If you wish to find out more about this, there is a group on yahoo groups for fans of the Killilea's of which I am a member. just go to groups.yahoo.com and type in marie Killilea's name and it should take you right to our group. We talk about many things other than the Killileas but we have also found out a lot of info about them. I caution you though that some of this info is not for the faint of heart. If anyone has any questions, please email me at Mtirk@aol.com. Hope yoou will decide to join us!

Millicent Tirk

Re: Searching for Killilea info.

2003-01-30 16:55:34Z

Does anyone know what happened to Gloria's daughters? Have they died? In "With Love from Karen," there was mention of an eldest child named Mary de Lourdes, then a second daughter named Evelyn Ann.

Mary Killilea, b. Ire ca. 1870, family info?

wmg17 — 2002-07-21 20:39:31Z

What little information I have on my great-grandmother, mostly from oral history, is that she was born about 1870 in Galway, Ireland, supposedly on Inis Mor (the largest of the Aran Islands). Irish Gaelic was her primary language. Most records give her father's name as William (her death record gives it as Patrick). Her mother's maiden name is believed to have been Mary Hughes. Mary Killilea had at least one sister, and both emigrated to Boston, apparently around 1880.

If anyone thinks they may have any link or info, I'd love to know.

Best regards,
Wanda

James and Karen Killilea

howarthbaby — 2002-06-27 20:19:59Z

I have found some info you were looking for-(while I was searching for the same thing!)
Check out the UCP page link at http://www.ucpa.org/ucp_generaldoc.cfm/1/13/9/9-10438/1323

Re: Searching for Killilea info.

howarthbaby — 2002-06-27 20:19:59Z

Check out my post on May 28, the link to the UCP organization still should be working-this gives you alot of info on what happened to the family.

Re:Your questions and the following posts on Gloria? Am not sure of this, perhaps there was an estrangement? or perhaps there were signifigant details about her changed for the books to protect her privacy?

I loved the books and believe that each person should read them at some point in their lives, it opened my eyes many years ago(at the tender age of 10!) about the difficulties handicapped children and families face, and unfortunately still face today.

Re: Killilea info here

2002-03-18 20:32:19Z

Deborah,
Go to www.yahoo.com. There you will have to join by picking out a name and a password. There is no fee to belong. They will also ask for some other info (can't remember what but not too much). Once there look for the egroup called Killilea_fans. Messages are posted by number and are up close to 5000. You really don't need to go back to the beginning to learn about the family. Around number 3000 I think is when most of the info started coming in. Also check the dates. Most of the new info came to light around Jan. 2002. If you still have problems then write back and perhaps I can email you somehow with more info. Hope this helps.
Kim

Re: Killilea info here

2002-03-18 17:43:56Z

Kim,
Thanks so much for your reply. Now can I trouble you again please. Not being very computer literate, I have no idea how to joing the Yahoo group or how to access the archives as you suggested. I would like to do both but how? This may be too much trouble for you to explain - I don't know, but if it's possible, please let me know.
Thanks again,
Deborah

Killilea info here

2002-03-17 17:35:22Z

You should join the Yahoo egroups for much, much info regarding the Killilea family. Last November Gloria Lea passed away and just in Feb. Russ passed away. One of our members went to his memorial service last weekend and met Karen, Marie and Gloria and Russ's children. Much tragedy has affected this family and is in past postings that you can access through the archives. Most of which has only come to light since the beginning of Feb. 2002. lol

Re: Searching for Killilea info.

2002-03-13 21:02:01Z

I feel that same way...Didn't think about using the internet until today. Don't have any info. Do you?
Deborah

Re: Searching for Killilea info.

2002-01-28 18:11:24Z

Here's Gloria's obituary:

Gloria Lea: Cortlandt resident

Gloria K. Lea, a resident of Cortlandt, died November 28. She was 72. She was born January 5, 1929 in Port Chester to Fred and Margaret Porter Kyle.

On June 30, 1958, she married C. Russell Lea at St. Augustine’s Church in Larchmont. She was employed as a legal secretary at the Doyle Law office in Peekskill for 21 years before retiring in 1998. Mrs. Lea was a communicant at Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Church in Peekskill. She was also active in the American Legion Auxiliary in Yorktown, serving as secretary and chaplain.

She is survived by her husband, C. Russell Lea; two sons, Russell M. of Cortlandt and James J. of Melbourne, Florida; three grandchildren; and one sister Jean Lindsay of Stamford, Connecticut.

Funeral arrangements were handled by the Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home in Peekskill. A memorial liturgy was held at Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Church.

Re: Killilea

2002-01-25 15:32:13Z

Re: Killilea

Nancymen — 2002-01-25 10:02:36Z

I have Killilea relatives from PA. E-mail me if interested. Nancy

Re: Searching for Killilea info.

2002-01-24 16:10:55Z

Thanks Mary, I tried that link and get the "page not available" place. Do you have another link or any other info. How could you tell it was Gloria? I found a Killilea onelist thru Yahoo and they didn't have this info.

Re: Searching for Killilea info.

2002-01-23 02:13:58Z

Check this address: http://www.northcountynews.com/Archives2001/12052001/1205%20.... It seems that Gloria died last November. Very odd, it doesn't mention any of the Killileas or her two daughters, but it's clearly the same person.

Searching for Killilea info.

2002-01-22 20:57:45Z

I have read Marie's books so many times in the past 30 years I feel like I should be family. Dont know why it took me so long to check the internet for info. If anyone is still checking this board I would love to hear anything you might know about them.

Re: To Grainne

2002-01-05 04:56:33Z

DEar Greta,

I read some information about Karen and her family now. It isn't much, but maybe it will help you find more. Let me know if you do. I too am interested in contacting her.

Dag

http://www.ucpa.org/ucp_generaldoc.cfm/1/13/9/9-10438/1323

Re: James marie Killilea

2001-10-05 00:05:19Z

Millicent,

This clears things up. None of these names sounded familar.
The name Killilea (Killalea, Killea) is not very common in Ireland and my guess is that many of them are connected somehow.

Thanks for your interest.

Rich

Re: James marie Killilea

2001-10-03 14:36:12Z

Hi, Rich,

There is no Pennsylvania connection that I know of. When James and Marie were first married, they lived in Rye, New York. They had a totsl of five children: Marie (named for her mom) Karen, Rory, Gloria (adopted) and Kristen. Karen, Marie jr, and Rory were born in Rye, and Gloria was adopted when the family still lived in Rye. The second daughter Karen, had cerebral palsy and when she was 12, the family moved to Larchmont, New York. Karen went to Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia for surgery but that's the only connection to Pennsylvania there is as far as I know. Hope this helps! Millicent

Re: James marie Killilea

2001-10-03 00:32:52Z

Millicent,

Do you know of any Pennsylvania connection?

Rich

Re: James marie Killilea

2001-10-01 14:19:50Z

Both James Killilea and his wife Marie were born in New York and so were all of their children, although I don't know if their daughter Gloria was born there as she was adopted by the Killilea family when she was 15. Thank you for responding to my message.

Millicent Tirk

killileas

2001-09-29 22:14:36Z

Dear rich,

All of the Killileas orginally from Ireland are from Galway/Mayo/Sligo so I would say the there is some relation,

Regards,

Grainne