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Re: McGoey family from leitrim.

memcgoey — 2012-02-15 15:50:29Z

Hi Thomas:

I have done quite a bit of research on the Longford McGoeys and visited cousins in Lonford who brought me and family to the land they farmed and church where my gg grandparents were married. My research and lots more on the McGoey family is on a web site called magoo.com. Just search the website for McGoey information, as the history of other related names is also listed. Quite an interesting site run by Hugh McGough, a related name.

My group emigrated from Longford to New Orleans starting about the time of the famine.

Good luck!

Mike

Re: McGoey family from leitrim.

tlmcgoey — 2012-02-15 03:01:18Z

I saw your Post today. My name is Thomas McGoey and I am from WI. My McGoey's came from County Longford to Illinois in 1868. What date did your McGoey's emigrate?

Please provide additional information and perhaps we can make a connection. I've done a lot of research on my McGoey family.

Thomas P. McGoey

Re: McGoey family from leitrim.

jpmonty5150 — 2011-11-01 14:33:29Z

I am researching my family tree and the McGoey's have been very elusive with information. I haven't been able to trace my lineage back to Longford or Leitrim - just Ireland since I only have records from when they emmigrated to America.

If you have any information that you could send on your family, maybe I would be able to tie mine back to yours.

Thank you in advance for your help!
Colleen "McGoey" Montgomery

Re: McGoey family from leitrim.

Lynn_3tt3 — 2011-10-13 08:11:01Z

I am married to one of the mcgoeys from killargue, manorhamilton Co Leitrim although we now live I'n co Meath there are still two families living I'n manorhamilton

Re: McGoeys' in Pottsville,Pa

DavidGuilfoyle47 — 2011-03-20 17:38:09Z

Michael McGeoy of Philadelphia married a widow Eleanor Cullen. Her first husband was John McKeown. They had 3 children, Margaret B1848, Mary B1850 & John B1851. Michael adopted these children. He was a widower with 2 boys, Edward Francis B1831 and Thomas Joseph B1831.
Michael was born Co Longford, Ireland 1801. I have more information on the McGeoy's (McGoey)

Re: McGoey's in NYC

colleenmariemc — 2011-02-03 00:12:53Z

Hmmmmm. Perhaps not at the moment. My grandmother's family seems to be rather easy to research; she was Elenore (Ellen, Eleanor) Reardon, born to Michael Riordan and Mary McGoey. The McGoeys are quite a bunch; you can find the ones I found on my tree, McCallister.

Let me know if anything helps you out; this is quite an interesting pursuit!

There are census reports and ship's manifests attached to the tree. I know my great grandmother was Mary McGoey because I have copies of my grandparents marriage license and certificate that verify it, as well as a birth cert for Elenore's brother confirming the names, as well.
Have a blessed evening!

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Re: McGoey's in NYC

cadegee — 2011-02-02 20:22:28Z

My great-great grandparents were Mary D. Sheeran (or Sheerin) and Dominick Coyle. They lived in Manhattan, and had two children (that survived), Mary & John.

I have found the McGoey surname twice during my research, but have yet to figure out the exact relationship:
1) their tombstone names "Aunt Margaret McGeoy" ~ I have a picture on Find-A-Grave http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=co...;
According to the information I received from the cemetery, she was 76 yrs old when she died in August 1897 (buried on 17 August 1897) which makes her date of birth c. 1821.
2) their dtr, Mary Coyle (born 1869) married Bernard Jucker in 1895 in Manhattan and Alice McGoey was a witness.

And lastly, in Mary (Sheeran) Coyle's Will she left $100 each to a James Roirdan (and also a Andrew Allen).

This mystery has been hanging around for years ~ maybe you have some clues!!!

Carol

McGoey's in NYC

colleenmariemc — 2010-05-19 17:18:57Z

Blessings! My great-grandmother was Mary E McGoey, married to Michael Riordan, born 1859 and 1864 or thereabouts. They lived in NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens depending on the year). Mary returned to living with her father Lawrence when Michael died.
Her siblings were Catherine, James, Margaret, Mary J, and Alice, from what I have collected.
Anything familiar?
smiles

McGoey, Co Leitrim, Westchester Co, NY

vascellaro — 2008-12-03 14:41:52Z

I have a Henry McGoey b circa 1884 Glenade, Co Leitrim, emigrated 1913 to NY, mother's name Bridget.
Married Kate Ferguson also from Co Leitrim, in NY abt 1916.
Had 2 daughters.
In 1920 they are in Brooklyn, 1930 they are in Bedford, Westchester Co, NY.
We are related to Kate.
Looking for anyone else with information on them.
Thanks,
Peigi

Re: Mary McGoey/Michael O'Reilly/Quebec/ireland??

Bruce_Cowen — 2008-11-18 16:59:44Z

We have communicated before. It would seem we would have a connection, since both of our McGoey's are from Longford. BUT, so far I have found no connection with New Orleans.

On group of McGoey's appeared to have come directly to Canada about 1820. The next group, about 1850 thru South Carolina.

Since 'my' posting on the magoo site I have been able to tie the two McGoey groups (above) together.

Re: Mary McGoey/Michael O'Reilly/Quebec/ireland??

memcgoey — 2008-11-18 15:53:45Z

My GG grandparents Peter McGoey and Mary Leavy or Levy were born in Longford 1800 to 1810 and came to New Orleans about 1853. They lived just a few miles from Longford Town in the townland of Caldramore, a place I visited this summer, seeing their actual land and the church, St. Anne's in Curry, they and their children were baptized in. Cathal (Charles) McGoey and his cousin Brendan Quigley, both born in Longford, were our guides. Cathal has done some research on McGoey's of Canada. Much of this information and that of the McGoeys of New Orleans is on the www.magoo.com site.

Re: Mary McGoey/Michael O'Reilly/Quebec/ireland??

Bruce_Cowen — 2008-11-18 02:43:32Z

I am sure we have a connection. McGoey is my maternal side.

Edward Reilly (varouis spelling of Reilly) was born 8 Jan 1845 in St.Columban in what is now Quebec.

His parents John Reilly (1791-1871) / Mary McGoey (1803-1887).

Mary McGoey's parents:
Patrick McGoey (1784-1865) / Ellen Kennedy (1785-1869)

John Reilly's parents :
Miles Reilly / J Anne Donnovan

Both the Reilly's and McGoey's originate from Longford, Ireland

Re: McGoey's of Port Jervis, NY and PA

Kimmymcgoey — 2008-10-25 02:58:26Z

My name is kimmy mcgoey and my daddy grew up in new york! if you want to talk some more e-mail me!

Kimmy.mcgoey@gmail.com

Re: McGoey's of Port Jervis, NY and PA

repofam — 2008-06-29 15:37:19Z

Hi Colleen,
I have been talking with Dick (my cousin). My Mom is Joan Kinney Altes, Mary's youngest sister. Dick said you had a family tree. Could you send me a link to it?
thanks, JoEllen Winther

Re: McGoey's of Port Jervis, NY and PA

Molly_McGoey — 2008-06-15 11:23:15Z

John McGoey's birthday was June 21st, 1917

Mary's birthday was May 31st, 1917

Joanna Marie (Arcovio) McGoey, 65 ,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-05-30 03:17:11Z

Joanna Marie (Arcovio) McGoey On Tuesday May 27, 2008
Joanna Marie (Arcovio) McGoey, 65 ,
of Ross Twp., was called home to join God's heavenly choir. Loving wife of John B. McGoey; beloved mother of Shane (Kara) McGoey, Brian (Jayne) McGoey, Chris (Vicki) McGoey, and Meghan (Eric) Pfaffle; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Emily, Elena, Daniel, Joshua, Patrick, Sarah, Katharine, Erin, Laura, and Kaitlyn; beloved sister of Louis Arcovio, Theresa (Clinton) Shamp, Charles Arcovio, Louise Sapper, and Dee (Louis) Fornelli; beloved sister in law of James McGoey and Ann Paugh. A member of Saint Teresa of Avila Church Choir, Joanna shared her gift of song and her gift of faith . Spirited and loving, she touched all who where blessed to know her with her joy, compassion, friendship, and generosity of heart. Friends received Friday 2-4 & 7-9 T. B. Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Highway North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Teresa of Avila Church Saturday at 10 a.m. Joanna requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Easter Seals School North, Pines Plaza, 1130 Perry Highway, Pgh, Pa 15237.

Saint Teresa of Avila Church "

Re: McGoey's of Port Jervis, NY and PA

jpmonty5150 — 2008-03-26 21:50:03Z

Hello Chicago....I am trying to get into contact with you. I have recently been laid off and now have a bit more time to devote to the McGoey family tree. My old laptop bit the dust and I was wondering if you could send me the family tree info so I can plug it into what I have started.

colmonty@verizon.net

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Colleen "McGoey" Montgomery

A New board Administrator for McGoey

666888 — 2007-03-05 16:02:15Z

The new board admin is Peter McCrae.

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

JZAMBONI — 2007-02-14 22:33:03Z

Have a lot of information on the McGoey's in New Orleans, La. Will be happy to exchange. jzamboni@cox.net J.M. Fisher

Re: McGoey's of Port Jervis, NY and PA

cemaertens — 2007-02-14 21:33:08Z

We must be related. Those are my grandparents too.

Re: McGoey family from leitrim.

2006-10-17 23:54:35Z

Alan,

My great-great grandmother, Caroline McLoughlin was born in Leitrim circa 1846. He mother is listed on her marriage record as Catherine McGeoghy . Her father was Thomas McLoughlin Her death certificate lists her mother's name as McGeoghy. Caroline had come to Brooklyn, NewYork from Leitrim when she was approximately 8 years old ( circa 1854 ).

A genealogist had found a baptism record in the Parish of Cloonclare for an Edward McLoughlin , April 1848, with parents Thomas McLoughlin and Catherine McGeoy. I believe that my McGeoghys and McLoughlins came from Cloonclare or the adjacent area around Manorhamilton. I believe that McGeoughy and McGeooghy were a spelling variation of McGoey.

Have you ever seen the name McGoey spelled as McGeoughy or McGeoghy?

Ed

Mary McGoey/Michael O'Reilly/Quebec/ireland??

3fairies — 2006-08-02 13:16:54Z

hello, I am looking for these two people. She would have been born abt 1820/30's and so would he. They had 11 children together and I desend from Edward. I know my Edward was born in St.Scholastique Quebec outside Montreal in abt 1850 something. He moved as an adult to South Dakota Lawrence Co. and was a very successful business man. I need information on Mary McGoey..I have no idea where she comes from or who her folks are. I can not find them in Canada census, but not for lack of trying. I do not know how to find them very well in Canada. The counties are hard to figure out. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much,Sallie
minimiahamms3@earthlink.net

Re: McGoey family of New Orleans

3fairies — 2006-08-02 13:16:54Z

Hi Mike, I was wondering if you think all McGoeys come from the same place in Ireland. I ask because it seems such an uncommon name, at least to me. Is it a common name in Ireland? I understand the wealthier Irish came through New Orleans and those who were more destitute came through Canda and New York. Do you know of this to be true also? I ask that because my McGoey seems to be in Canada and then on to South Dakota. Thanks, Sallie

Troy or Travis or Sharron- USED TO BE TENNANT

outspoken4 — 2006-01-25 02:45:02Z

i am looking for my 2 older 1/2 brothers, troy or travis, whom ive never met. our father's name was donald lee tennant, their mothers name was sharron. i know that after sharron & my dad divorced, she re married a man with last name Mc Goy-Mc Gouie- Mc Goury-- SOMETHING LIKE THAT. anyways, my father is gone, now, & i really would like to met my brothers, & their mom, As my mother never stuck around, either. ANY1 WITH ANY INFO, PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT: c.n.evans @ comcast.net or at: out_spoken4 @ yahoo.com.

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

JZAMBONI — 2005-07-05 01:06:53Z

Hi Melissa, I think we are related. I have a lot of info on Charles J. McGoey My new e-mail is jzamboni@cox.net

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

JZAMBONI — 2005-07-05 00:42:59Z

Beth, have not heard from you. I think Patrick was one of Mary and Peter's children. My new e-mail is jzamboni@cox.net

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

melissaevilnola — 2005-04-27 08:58:39Z

My maiden name is McGoey. My Parents were Charles J. McGoey Jr, and Carolyn Morris. My Grandparents were Charles J. Mcgoey Sr. & Mildred K. Coggons McGoey. I still reside in New Orleans. Any relation?
Melissa
Clearlight@cox.net

Re: Isabella Trust McGoey

JZAMBONI — 2005-04-21 02:18:58Z

Hi,
I have a Kate McGoey marring a Henry Kirsch in New Orleans, La. on Jan. 26, 1909. They had a daughter Helen Kirsch born in 1910. Hope this will help you. J.M. Fisher

McGoey's of Port Jervis, NY and PA

2004-05-03 00:43:30Z

I was just wondering if anyone has any information about the McGoey's from the Port Jervis, NY / Matamoras, PA area. My grandfather's name was John McGoey and my grandmother was Mary Kinney McGoey.

Love to hear from you!
Colleen

Re: McGoey family of New Orleans

JZAMBONI — 2003-09-26 22:39:04Z

My family said, Zoe, in our McGoey.There were 2 McGoey families in N.O.,La. Ours were the second to arrive about 1856-57.

McGoey family from leitrim.

2003-03-16 19:27:36Z

As one of the last family of McGoey's that come from Leitirm I have become a bit interested in genealongy and to where all the McGoeys from leitrim have emigrated to as I have heard of the many generations of McGoeys that had to leave as a result of the famine and the hard times that followed.

If you can trace your McGoey name to Leitrim, then we probably have some relation in common as the area in leitrim where the McGoeys lived is a very small area in the North of the county. mainly in the Manorhamilton and kinlough region.

I would be very interested in hearing from any McGoeys that have a family connection form there.

Re: McGoey family of New Orleans

2003-03-16 19:18:35Z

Just answering your question about where the McGoey name comes from in Ireland. There are two locations where the name has origins, one of them is Longford and the other is leitrim. I am from the leitrim McGoey's and sadly have to say that I am one of the last McGoey families from leitrim as most have emigrated years ago.

There is no recent family connection between the McGoeys in Leitrim and Longford, however some say that in the past there definately was.

Just a question for the McGoeys in the states, how do you pronounce McGoey, is it like zoe or more McGoooey, as in my family it has always been McGoey like the pronunciation as in zoe. I am interested as I have not met any McGoeys outside my family.

A good site to get some info is the site magoo.com and yes it is a very uncommon name, even in Ireland

Re: McGoey family of New Orleans

2003-01-10 14:47:23Z

Hi:

Based on the research we have done, it seems that the McGoey name is most numerous in the County of Longford, with Leitrim also having many names. The counties are next to each other in Ireland.

There is lots of info on the www.magoo.com site. I have a history of the New Orleans branch posted and lots of info on the group that came to Philly and New York.

I never heard that the wealthier McGoeys came through New Orleans. As far as I can tell, they were all poor, famine Irish.

Mike

Re: Peter McGoey

mcgoomann — 2002-09-09 22:32:40Z

jimmy i am your cousin from white plains peter mcgoey was my grandfather too say hello to joe for me

Isabella Trust McGoey

2002-07-20 22:35:25Z

I am looking for information on Isabella Trust McGoey, born in New Orleans about 1899, daughter of Louis O. Trust and Mary J. Kirsch.

She married a J. McGoey in New Orleans, sometime between 1925 and 1934.

Isabella Trust McGoey had a sister, Penelope Trust DuRapau (died in 1925), whom I am also researching.

Any information about Isabella T. McGoey, her husband, children, siblings, or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have some information on her family to share.

Re: McGoey family of New Orleans

2002-06-13 21:33:48Z

We have been able to trace the family back to about 1800; origin is in the Townland of Caldramore, County Longford, Ireland. The entire history is now published on the www.magoo.com web site under the heading of McGoeys of New Orleans. Also included is listing of all baptisms of McGoeys in the Longford Town area from 1802 to 1870 and information derived from the Tithe Applotment Books by Charles J. McGoey of Dublin. Charles was also of inestimable assistance in compiling the family history. We simply could not have done it without his extraordinary work.

The one remaining mystery relates to the final resting place of Peter McGoey, mary's husband and the root ancestor.

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

JZAMBONI — 2002-04-02 02:39:17Z

Hi Beth,
We have found a Patrick McGoey baptised in Longford on 3-29-1825. Son of Peter McGoey and Mary Levins(Leavy)We think that this is the oldest son of our Peter and MaryLeavy McGoey. So far we have 7 children linked to this McGoey.
J.M. Fisher

Mary McGoey in 1860 census

2002-03-20 20:16:01Z

More confusion on dates; census listing for Mary includes the following:

Mary, age 48, female, born Ireland, personal estate $50
John, age 21, male, born Ireland
Chs (assume Charles), age 18, male, born Ireland
Charlotte, age 16, female, born Ireland
Peter, age 12, male, born Ireland, attended school that year.

This would mean that Mary was born in 1812, not 1808 as indicated in her obit. or 1803 as indicated in cemetary record.

Charles would have to be born in 1842, not 1845 as obit. stated he was 72 when died in 1917.

Peter is correct in both places; not sure about Charlotte. Cannot find death date for John, but assume he died in Vicksburg during Civil War. Henry is not listed in census.

Daniel and Patrick McGoey are listed in Confederate soldier register. May be brothers who died out of town. No obits.

Peter and Mary Leaving McGoey

2002-03-15 20:17:35Z

Mrs. Peter McGoey's (Mary Leaving McGoey) obit.(4/3/1898) states that she "reached the great age of 90 years, just half of which were spent in this city" was "born in County Longford" and "with her husband (Peter McGoey), who preceeded her to the grave many years ago, she emigrated to this country and settled in this city" (New Orleans).

This indicates Peter and Mary came together to New Orleans about 1853. The wording above "she emigrated to this country and settled in the city" may lead one to believe that Peter and Mary arrived at another port of entry, then came to New Orleans. I can find no record of entry on the ship lists for any port.

The obit. for Charles McGoey (11/28/1917), son of Peter and Mary states that he was native of Ireland, died at 72 years and was resident of the city for 65 years. This would mean arrival in 1852.

The obit. for Henry (8/7/1909), the oldest son, states that he was native of Ireland, died at 81 years and was resident of the city for 54 years. This would mean arrival in 1855.

The date are close but not the same.

Charles was mentioned as member of the Loyal Star Camp, No. 27, B.K. of A. This is also mentioned in the obit. of Maria Shields, the second wife of Charles. Also states that Maria was native of Galway, Ireland and lived in the city for 50 years.

Anyone have any idea what the Loyal star camp was?

Mike McGoey

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

2002-03-12 21:16:13Z

Hi Beth,
Do you know the names of Patrick McGoeys parents. J. Fisher

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

memcgoey — 2002-03-11 16:17:12Z

Hi McGoey Research team:

My great grandfather was Charles, son of Mary, father of John. My great grandmother was Marie Shields, who I am told was the second wife of Charles, the first having died. Marie Shields was brought over from Ireland. My grandfather, John married Clara Rein.

Great grandfather Charles was in the Confederate army during the Civil War. My uncle remembered seeing his uniform.

Anone have any information on his father, Mary's husband? Did he die in Ireland? What part? Longford? Any help would be appreciated.

Mike McGoey

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

memcgoey — 2002-03-11 16:17:12Z

To J. Fisher:

I sent you a separate email; wanted to be sure you received it. I have gotten some information on McGoey family in County Longford, number of families and parishes as listed in an 1854 census and some other info. Let me know how to get it to you.

Mike

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

memcgoey — 2002-03-11 16:17:12Z

To J. Fisher:

Email is memcgoey@blanchardgold.com in small letters.

Mike

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

memcgoey — 2002-03-11 16:17:12Z

To: J. Fisher:

Company is having trouble with email. That is probably why your mesage was kiched back. According to my computer guys, it should be fixed by tomorrow. You may want to wait until Friday am and send it again.

Mike

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

JZAMBONI — 2002-02-12 23:00:30Z

Hi Beth,
Came across a Patrick & Rosana McGoey having another child on 7-16-1857 her name is Mary. Also received a list of names that maybe Peter & Mary L. McGoey's children.Peter born 1848, Patrick, John, Bernard, Benjamin, Daniel, Michael,born 1837, Henry born 1828, Pagey, Thomas, & Charles born 1846. Their are possibly 2 daughters also, but were not listed. I am sending for a Michael McGoey & Mary Gaimon's marriage certificate in hopes that it will list the parents names. J.M. Fisher, N.O.,La.

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

2002-01-01 00:58:43Z

Mike, The message that I sent to you was undelivered. It could not contact your address. Is your e-mail in small letters
or capital letters?J.F.

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

2001-12-28 16:39:53Z

HI MIke, Did receive your e-mail. Snt one back to you.
But this morning I eceived a message saying that my e-mail to you was being delayed. With no reason why it was beening delayed.

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

2001-12-27 00:40:54Z

Hi Beth, Just came across a James Patrick McGoey born in 9-19-1890. Son of Carles & Maria McGoey.

Re: McGoey in New Orleans

2001-12-27 00:16:22Z

Hi Mike,
Boy I am glad to hear from you. Mary's Husband was named Peter McGoey. From other relatives I have learned that he possible died in Longford. When and were I do not know.
My great grandmother was Charlotte McGoey McCabe, Charles sister. From what I have been able to find Charles had 2 sisters that lived. Charlotte and a Mrs. William Miller.
I have some information on Charles and his family, both marriages.From the Conf. War showes Charles was in the service. Would you please e-mail me at JZAMBONI@MSN.COM

Re: mcgeoy genealogy

2001-10-10 20:54:20Z

I have a Sylvester,b.11-12-1883-d.2-64 and a Francis,b.1899 im my family tree.The family tree can be checked on Ancestry.com, I used McGeoy.The Bernard McGeoy,b.1857, in my tree moved to Philadelphia from Schuylkill Haven, PA, his wife's name was Annie. Their other children were Clarence,Marjorie,Howard and Catherine.