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Re: Looking fir Frank A McGrath

pagosah1 — 2012-05-06 16:43:23Z

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20...

Birth: Nov. 24, 1920
Cowlington
Le Flore County
Oklahoma, USA
Death: Feb. 15, 2006
Fort Smith
Sebastian County
Arkansas, USA

Married Edna Bartina Allen on January 24, 1942.

Vaughn McGrath, 85, of Charleston died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Fort Smith. He was born Nov. 24, 1920, in Cowlington, Okla. He was a carpenter and farmer.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille; two daughters, Donna Wyatt of Fort Smith and Marilyn Hanshaw of Buena Park, Calif.; two sons, Frank McGrath of Yuma, Ariz., and Keith McGrath of Anheim, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Rhonda Haynes of Richardson, Texas, and Marie Strong of Rover;two stepsons, Kenneth and Willie McCubbin, both of Ratcliff; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Shawn and Ray Firestien, Bob and Bobby Barbee, Ed Hanes and Marvin Rackley. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Source: Southwest Times Record 17Feb06

Family links:
Spouse:
Edna Bertina Allen McGrath (1923 - 1985)

Children:
Frank Anderson McGrath (1942 - 2009)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Charleston
Franklin County
Arkansas, USA

Maintained by: Susy5172
Originally Created by: Linda Creamer Furr
Record added: Jul 18, 2007
Find A Grave Memorial# 20517017

Patrick McGrath died Dec. 1932 Gort, Galway, Ireland, age 71

ellenrozsa — 2012-05-05 14:51:10Z

My McGrath ancestors were born in Rahoon, Salthill, Galway Urban West. I am trying to find out if one, Patrick McGrath, b. 1861 to Andrew and Judith (Julia) Hackett McGrath, relocated to Gort and died there in 1932. Only way to confirm is to find out parent's names and place of birth.

Would civil death record from 1932 have that info, and more importantly, is it accessible? Or would I have to write to the parish in Gort for burial info? And would they cooperate?

Thanks.

McGrath from Yonkers, NY

mandikait — 2012-04-29 23:15:23Z

I am trying again but with the absolutes that I know!! Okay, I am looking for any info for my great grandfather James Francis McGrath jr. He married Mary Elizabeth Hughes in the 1930's. He was Born August 1907 in Yonkers, New York, and died Feb 1989 in Craven Co. NC. I have names for his mother and father but no certain dates. Im really searching for him and back - stuck on his great great grandfather. Figured I'd try another angle.

Michael J McGrath & Catherine McCarthy Albany, NY

mairelass8 — 2012-04-26 23:02:58Z

Im desperately trying to locate my Great Great Grandmother Catherine McCarthy
as well as any information on my Great great Grandfather Michael McGrath and where he was before he immigrated
I know Michael's dates born in Ireland Sept 1863- died December 1915
he immigrated in 1881
his Father Daniel J McGrath I know NOTHING about
his Mother Mary Ann Healy immigrated to ALbany as well, a bit later and lived near or with Michael until her death in 1911
he had 2 brothers Daniel and James who also came over and lived in Albany

Michael and Catherine had 2 children. Mary Elizabeth and florence Catherine. Mary Elizabeth was my great grandmother.
HER mother Catherine passed away when she was about 7
and Michael remarried a woman named Theresa

I know nothing about Catherine McCarthy McGrath. was she Irish? from NY? did they marry here or there?
What did Michael do before he came over? why did he come over? did he come alone or with cousins?
why did his brother come later?

As you can see... I need help! =)
anything you can share is GREATLY appreciated. even if it duplicates what I have, as then I can double check it
Thank you!!!
Mary

Re: McGrath's married to Comerfords - Co. Tipperary.

Jmac2515 — 2012-03-28 03:07:17Z

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Re: McGrath's married to Comerfords - Co. Tipperary.

roisinmdaly — 2012-03-28 03:06:45Z

Can you Private Message me?

Re: McGrath's married to Comerfords - Co. Tipperary.

Jmac2515 — 2012-03-28 03:06:29Z

My mother's father was Thomas patrick McGrath. His father was James. I can remember my mom telling me that two brothers married two sisters. Comerford. My mothers middle name was Alice. The Clancy brothers were cousins to us.

Re: McGrath, Keatings in Ont.

judycostilow1 — 2012-03-22 19:58:16Z

Hello Jeanne Marie,
Thank you for your reply and the offer of information. I'm sorry I'm so late in replying, this is the first I've seen your post. I don't believe it was me that spoke to you by phone, but I believe we did have a few emails back and forth several years ago. You may have spoken to my Aunt Dolores, or her daughter. I would greatly appreciate any information you have on the McGrath side if you still have it. My email address is judycostilow@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Peter McGrath

ccurranco — 2012-03-20 03:50:29Z

Peter's Parents Catherine McCarthy(b 1827) and Andrew McGrath(b 1830) both born in Ireland. He had siblings named Mary, John and Ellen. I have a rumor that Andrews parents are Mary Fox and Andrew McGrath. If you found anything since your post I would love to get more information on my great grand-father.

Peter McGrath's Daughter

2012-03-20 03:49:45Z

Peter McGrath's daughter Catherine's vocational name was Sr. M. Theobald, not M. Pius as noted above. She taught in St. Theresa's elementery school in Brooklyn. Sr. M. Pius was her cousin, Marzy Farrell, who taught latin and served as principal of St. Francis Xavier Academy also in Brooklyn.

McGrath ,San Francisco, Ca , USA

wvhzd1 — 2012-03-16 15:42:17Z

Looking to trade info with anyone who has McGraths from the S.F. bay area..The family went from Ireland-Australia- U.S.

McGraths in County Limerick before 1849?

Scott_McGraw — 2012-03-07 23:57:45Z

I've done a good bit of research of my US McGraths but want to find some Ireland-side info. Please let me know if you know anything about the McGraths or McMahons described as follows, possibly from the western Limerick town of Athea? Thanks! ****
(FROM) Illustrated historical atlas of the county of Chautauqua, New York,Publisher: F.W. Beers & Co., 1881.
****
Patrick McGrath was born in Limerick County, Ireland in 1812. He married Catherine McMahon of Kerry County in 1844. They emigrated to Niagra Falls in 1849 and thence to Harmony in 1854.

Re: John C & Julia Mc Grath from Clarion Iowa.

shlew — 2012-03-05 07:02:06Z

I am related to McGraths of Clarion IA.
Grandfather Aaron, father Frank, Uncles Homer, John, Aunt Bessie Wilson,Helen Griffen...just off the top of my head...

Re: McGrath family in County Longford

shlew — 2012-03-05 06:19:09Z

Helpful but I cannot connect it to my family who immigrated from Ireland to the USA via landing in Philadelphia, USA.
I will keep this message just in case it fits with whatever I learn in the next year or so.
Sharon McGrath Lewandowski

Re: McGrath family in County Longford

shlew — 2012-03-05 06:14:42Z

I am not yet aware of family who migrated from the US to Canada or the other way around...but I haven't done much in Genealogy lately. But I do remember there is a Thomas McGrath.
The chart I had started several years ago is no longer on this site due, probably, to my lack of participation.

Hopefully, I will find it soon.
Please keep my info.
Thanks
Sharon

Re: McGrath family in County Longford

PTSD87 — 2012-03-04 14:07:56Z

Hi, I'm a McGrath who is related to Thomas and Anne(Mulleady)from Longford. I'm from their son James who went to Scotland than to Nova Scotia, Canada. I have been in contact with Pat Coogan and Susan Mulleady who mentioned you.
Greg

McGraths from Ulster County, NY

genemcgrath1 — 2012-03-01 06:24:19Z

Is anyone researching the McGrath, Kelly, Fitzgerald or Lehive families from Ulster, New York? My father's family is from Rosendale, Whiteport and Kingston areas. I'd love to trade info.

Re: mcgrath e-mails

dechdi1 — 2012-02-29 17:41:13Z

arrive as McGraw/McGrath in Litchfield CT
and then my McGraths from Ireland to Litchfield, Ct. they spent a few years in Albany, NY and then back to CT. Meriden, New Haven Ansonia Derby area.....

James b. 1830 m. Kate/Catherine Merrick b. 1838
their children born 1856 1877 some in CT, some in Albany,NY
michael
helen
william
delia
james
joseph
mary
kate
john
johanna

Re: Missouri McGraths

jmcgrath208 — 2012-02-29 17:40:24Z

I know it's been a while since you posted this, but my Great Grandfather was Carroll, Earl's brother. I would be interested in knowing what history you have for our family.

Missouri McGraths

2012-02-29 17:39:56Z

Daniel McGrath was our immigrant ancestor.As far as we know his Parents were John and Honor and siblings were Ann,James,Patrick,Catherine,Mary,and Honor.We dont know if any of them came to the US with him or not.He came from Capquinn,Waterford in 1849.Lived in NY for a couple of years,then moved to Winchester,KY where he was married to Janie Cannon.He lived in St.Louis Missouri for a while,then ended up in Marshall Missouri,where he Founded the St.Peters Catholic church,and was a prominent member of the Community.His Children and last known residence were...
Elizabeth-1859/1937 Wakenda,MO
John-1860/???? Wood river,Nebraska
Katie-?? Cameron,Nebraska
Annie-1865/???? Minnesota
Donnie-1868/1871
Richard-1868/1936,went to Phillipines
William-1871/1937,my GG Grandfather
Thomas 1873/????,Phillipines,Modesto CA
Katherine-1874/? Two Harbors,MI
Honora Marie Nora-1876/??
Robert-1879/??
Willam James was a Tailor in Columbia,MO.His children were...
Aubrey-1894/1981 Columbia,MO
Carroll-1896/1977 Columbia
Gladys-1899/1984 Moberly,MO
Earl-1902/1979,My G Grandfather
Margie-1904/1991 Columbia,MO
Addie-1908-?? Florida

Re: Ullo (Suiter) McGrath

shlew — 2012-02-28 19:43:38Z

Just got to this today, haven't been on since the above contact.

Of course I am interested in Benjamin. No hurry. I have to get what I have reorganized so I can remember/organize things.
I loved Ullo, stayed with them a day or so, saw them often at Bessie's (McGrath) farm. They lived as I remember a couple farms from my Aunt and Uncle Bessie and Leland Wilson outside of Clarion IA

Re: Ullo (Suiter) McGrath

shlew — 2012-02-28 14:47:13Z

I only remember that one of my distant McGrath relatives was in the revolutionary war...Same??

I have been out of the genealogy thing for years, it will take me some tome to review and catch up. This may be a link I have been looking for. I do remember my McGrath relative immegrated and landed in Philadelphia

Sidney Bartholomew McGrath m Mary Gourley Brisbane c1940

gcarse — 2012-02-24 01:09:58Z

Sidney b cal 1906 place unknown buried South Brisbane Cemetary 1988
Mary b 9 sep 1909 Queensland maybe buried Mat Gravatt Cemetary 1971 (if its her)
lived at Boronla Avenue, Holland Park in 1942
Wishing to make contact with any descendants to pursue Gourley line back through NI and Carse connection in Co Down

Re: McGraths in Australia from Ireland

annerolfe1 — 2012-02-07 13:44:39Z

Hi Debbie
My Grandmother Katie died May 30 1933. I am her only living family member now. I did not know her as she died before I was born.
Cherrs Anne

Re: McGraths in Australia from Ireland

annerolfe1 — 2012-02-07 13:32:40Z

I beleive my Grandmother had a brother John because my Father & Aunt spoke of him. My Grandmother's name Katherine/Katie McGrath who married John/Jono McDonald my father's father on 29th September 1897in Skipton, Victoria, Australia. Katherine was the daughter of Patrick McGrath & Catherine Ryan from Clonoulty Cashel County Tipperray. My Grandmother died in May 1933 and I never knew her. There was another sister in a Convent in West Australia she wrote to my father and his four sibblings in the early 1900s.I still have those letters. I was told the family was large. Hopefully this may be a thread we both are looking for.

Re: McGraths in Australia from Ireland

debbiephillips226 — 2012-02-06 16:10:53Z

hi,
wat year did ur grandmother pass away?
Cheers Debbie

Re: McGrath - Ireland to New York City

rosebud1686 — 2012-01-24 02:36:39Z

Obit for Frank McGrath posted today might be your family. It's in its own thread. 1937 Greenleaf, Kansas obit.

Re: three William McGraths then line ends/Brooklyn NY

rosebud1686 — 2012-01-24 02:34:49Z

Please see the obit I posted today for Frank McGrath. These might be your family members. Tried to contact you direct by PM but would cost for that service hence this general message.

Re: McGrath-New York-Brookyln?

rosebud1686 — 2012-01-24 02:27:55Z

Please see the 1937 McGrath obit for Frank in its own thread posted earlier today. Perhaps it is your family. Unfortunately the obit is all I know. Found the bit of newspaper in an old suitcase today.

1937 Frank McGrath Obit Greenleaf Kansas

rosebud1686 — 2012-01-24 00:26:00Z

Greenleaf, Washington Co, Kansas, Thursday Jan 7, 1937, from The Greenleaf Sentinel: "Frank McGrath was born in New York state, June 18, 1853, and died at his home in the Kimeo community Dec 29, 1936, aged 83 years 6 months and 11 days. As a boy he went to Illinois, later moved to Iowa, and came to Kansas, locating on the farm south of Greenleaf where he spent the remainder of his life.

In 1880 he was united in marriage to Mary Hurly, who preceded him in death about three years ago. Mr. McGrath's health failed about four years ago and for the past two years he had been bedfast, death coming as a relief to his suffering. He is survived by four children, Mrs. James Martin of Linn, Edward, Alma and Maggie of the home: a sister who resides in Minnesota, and a brother, P. H. McGrath of Greenleaf. "

Funeral services were held at St Michael's church, Kimeo, Thursday Dec 31 and interment made in St. Michaels cemetery.

Judge John M. McGrath, Mercer County, WV

dmadcat — 2012-01-23 14:56:07Z

Ok, well I found who I am looking for, but I wonder if anyone is doing research on him? Judge John Mathew McGrath, b. 1863-1865, d. 1942. His death certificate states he was born in Baltimore, MD, but census records say Virginia. His father was John McGrath, and his mother was Katherine Hennessey, both born in Ireland. I was hoping that being a judge, I might be able to find a picture of him somewhere, but no such luck (yet).

Re: McGrath family in County Longford

PTSD87 — 2012-01-18 04:45:54Z

Hi, My name is Greg McGrath from Nova Scotia, Canada. My line is from Thomas McGrath. Thomas was a farmer from Edera, Longford. After Thomas died in 1848, the widow (Anne Melleady)James, Andrew, Daniel, Elizabeth went to Dumfries, Scotland. I'm from James, who went to Halifax, NOVA SCOTIA. What line of the family are you from? I was emailing Suzan and she mentioned your name, if your from Texas.
Greg

McGrath family in County Longford

2012-01-18 04:45:09Z

Hi my name is Nancy Neal originally from Co. Longford Ireand. My branch of the Mcgrath family had relatives in South America who left Ireland during famine years and also there was a branch who wentto Scotland, There are still Mcgraths in Gurteen Co. Longford theScottish side of the family emigrated to canada in the 60.s and there may be still somein Buenos Aires. My grandfather returned to Ireland in the early 1900's, but I believe therewere more Mcgraths out there who stayed there, I hope this is of help to someone.

MCGRATH in Nova Scotia

CarolGorman|MA939661 — 2012-01-14 04:26:50Z

Seeking info on John's line - mid 1700's-He
had 2 more brothers. Anone out there related
to these lines? Thomas and ? -Also looking for
info on ship name, immigration dates, port
of entry . Hope to hear from you soon.

Michael McGrath b.1824 Ireland (Scotland) to New Zealand

PTSD87 — 2012-01-14 04:26:17Z

Looking for any information Michael McGrath, his father was Thomas McGrath d. 1848 from Ballymahon, Longford. Michael's brothers: James(Nova Scotia), Andrew (Brazil), Daniel(USA)and sister: Elizabeth (Spellman USA). Any information would be great.

Re: MCGRATH in Nova Scotia

PTSD87 — 2012-01-13 22:41:10Z

Hi, Was John from Ireland or N.S.? MY gggrandfather, Thomas, was from Ballymahon, however, he died there. His children moved on in the mid 1850's. One son came to N.S., his name was James and settled in the Bedford, N.S. I'm interested in if Thomas had brothers or sisters back in Ireland? Can u be of any help?

JOHN McGrath

BernieDarcy76 — 2012-01-12 09:20:28Z

Looking for descendants of John McGrath who arrived in Melbourne around 1860-70's from County Down. He lived around 'Sandridge' and Clifton Hill. He died in 1893.

John McGrath & Elizabeth Delair

jill030705 — 2012-01-11 19:06:42Z

I am searching for any information on Elizabeth Delair and John McGrath who were married somewhere around 1860 (guessing) in or near Prospect, Nova Scotia. They had one child that I know of (also John Mcgrath) who was born in Prospect Nova Scotia in 1865/6. He moved on to Boothbay Harbor Maine (married a Lillian Williams) and eventually moved to Gloucester Mass. I have reached a dead end on both the McGrath and Delair lines here. I have a copy of John Jr's obit, he died in 1956 in Gloucester and it lists the above information. Thanks :)

Re: McGraths in Australia from Ireland

l_diercks — 2012-01-07 22:46:35Z

Hi have found the info that I wanted, I am Lydia.

Do you live in Canada

Re: McGraths in Australia from Ireland

dorothyjeffrey39 — 2012-01-07 22:46:07Z

Hi Trish,
My name is Judith Moran and I am using my cousin's Ancestry at the momnent. My Paternal Great Grandmother was Jane Anne Crawley nee Corkan. Margaret Corkan nee McGrath remarried to a James Quale after Robert Corkan drowned 1868. She died in Ipswich and is buried in the Ipswich Cemetery with her son-in-law George Souden Crawley.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Judith

Re: John and Hanora McGrath, arrival in Boston 1850s(?)

pmcpaint — 2012-01-07 16:41:14Z

Thank you for your reply - I'll respond to both your notes here....

yes, I saw records with all three of those spellings for Hanora, and found one marriage record here in Boston for a John McGrath and Honora Murphy, though I have no legitimate way of proving they're the same couple who fathered John W.
Both the records I've found and stories I remember from this or that relative puts John W in the Boston Post Offices, and father of my grandfather Herman.

I had an Aunt Kay (Catherine) who I heard was pretty well nuts at the end, my father Lawrence's sister - if it's the same person we're closely related....

I have been unable to get any definite identification on John and Hanora/Honora/Hannah yet, and the returns from emails I've sent have told me without that, it's pretty much impossible to get much farther. As you said, just too many John McGraths to follow.

I have only a rumor of origins in Co.s Donegal and Fermanagh and absolutely no documentation.

Good luck with your search, I'll have a look at your public tree, than thanks again.

Re: McGraths in Australia from Ireland

wvhzd1 — 2012-01-06 01:07:03Z

Hello , My name is Vic Donovan. the dates are before 1888, but one of my paternal GGM was/is named Annie McGrath.

Suppossedly born in Australia 1846-1851 not sure where but maybe NSW Australia.Not sure where her parents where born other than Ireland.Maybe County Clare.

According to a 1900 U.S.Census she came to the U.S. in 1852,settled in San Francisco, Ca. and married my GGF John C. Donovan c.1870-1875.

Annie and John had 9 children : Charles,Thomas,Mary,Robert,John,Gertrude,Anne,Rose,and Helen

all born (according to record) in U.S.

Happy Hunting,
Vic Donovan

Patrick McGrath

pfawcett169 — 2012-01-05 17:40:51Z

I am searching for any information about Patrick McGrath born @ 1864 in County Limerick. I have little to no information about the family. He settled in Meriden, Connecticut and became fire chief there. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: McGraths in Australia from Ireland

wvhzd1 — 2012-01-03 18:47:53Z

My great-grandmother Annie McrGrath ,according to my father was born in New South Wales ,Aus. approx. May 1846 ,immgrated to the U.S. around 1851 she died in San Francisco May 25 , 1907. I`m looking for anything on family in Australia so far ..everything "seems" to be a dead end.

She married John C. Donovan approx. 1875 , they had 9 children all born in San Francisco,Ca .She is buried in one of the family plots along with one of her sons ( my great uncle) Robert and a grandchild ( my uncle Thomas)at Holy Cross Cemetary Colma ,Ca I have records from the cemetary and have been to the grave sites and posted photos of the headstones...

If any body has any info or If I have anything you need i`m willing to share...

Thanks, Vic Donovan

Re: John and Hanora McGrath, arrival in Boston?/Update

mcgrathwilliam — 2011-12-30 04:45:31Z

Suggestion - look atthe names on the original census sheets and see how they are spelled rathe rthan how they are translitereated. Hanora is listed as Honora and Hannah is some places in the tranliteration but as Hanora as written in cursive.

There are so many McGrath's it is almost impossible to ensure they are the correct marriage.

I have run into a stun\mbling block researching my father's line as well - McGrath becuase of this.

Re: John and Hanora McGrath, arrival in Boston 1850s(?)

mcgrathwilliam — 2011-12-30 04:39:36Z

I have the same information - but Lawrence McGrath is also written as Laurence McGrath. Can check my lineage if you want --- MCgrathWilliam is a public tree.

John W was born in teh US accoridng to a relative, the McGrath's married in Ireland and pssibly came over on separate boats - my crazy great-Aunt Catherine disputed this though at a family reunion years ago at lars Anderson Park in Boston..

Re: OH Boy!, 2 lines under the little c is Scottish clan!!

mcgrathwilliam — 2011-12-30 04:32:34Z

My family of McGrath's have used two lines under the name for years - we are ana Irish sect. The lines under the name actually reflect that it is a small c and teh c should be superscripted. Or so syas the patriach of teh clan..

Re: McGrath, Ruane, McCauley, Mylett, McGuire/Maguire, McLaughlin

Reil50 — 2011-12-26 19:57:16Z

BTW, this is another long shot, but Mrs. McLoughlin was somehow related to our Beirne/Reilly/Gallagher family and wound up living with them in Orange at the turn of the century. When a child, my dad inherited her 3-story apartment house when she died around 1920. That's because she caught her godson Gene sticking his tongue out at her behind her back!

Re: McGrath, Ruane, McCauley, Mylett, McGuire/Maguire, McLaughlin

Reil50 — 2011-12-26 19:50:19Z

This is a long shot, but our Margaret McGrath married Patrick Brennan probably in the early 1840s. They were farmers in Kilmacumsy in the Elphin Parish, which was at the far eastern portion of Frenchpark. Margaret died in Ireland, probably around 1856. Her husband and kids emigrated to Orange, NJ. I've been tracing those Brennans, and find that they also lived with John & Delia/Adelia McGrath and their kids in Orange in the 1880 census. Brennans from "Frenchpark" kept coming over through the 1870s onward. I suspect the Brennans and McGraths are cousins.

Re: McGrath, Ruane, McCauley, Mylett, McGuire/Maguire, McLaughlin

Reil50 — 2011-12-26 19:48:51Z