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Re: John McMahon Jr. & Anna Laskey

albertjmcmahon — 2011-12-18 19:07:39Z

Hello Peter. I believe we may be related.
My Grandfather was Albert McMahon. His death certificate states he was born in Spring valley in 1905 and his parents were John and Anna McMahon. I would be very grateful if you could contact me.
Albert J. McMahon - a.mcmahon@web.de

Rose Ann Mcguirl

arowsell04 — 2011-12-15 00:01:43Z

My grandmother, Rose Ann Mcguirl, was from Co. Leitrim borm 1910 came to Boston and married Marcel Orleans. I am looking for any information on the remaining family. I believe she had two sisters (Peggy and Kate) and two brothers (James and John?) Any info anyone has would be greatly appreciated.

Re: mcgirl

mhill184 — 2010-02-09 21:37:51Z

Hello
I have a James McGirl 1852 from Ireland that is in the new england area then ny. I was wondering if you had any other information than the article. Thanks Mike

John McMahon Jr. & Anna Laskey

pwinters16 — 2009-08-02 15:09:27Z

Looking for information to help me trace roots of my great grandparents, John McMahon Jr. and Anna Laskey. John McMahon Jr. was born in 1881, and he was adopted by John & Mary McMahon from the New York Foundling Home in New York City. He married Anna Laskey in 1901 in Spring Valley, Illinois.

They had 11 children - all born in Spring Valley, Illinois except I believe the last one. They were Mildred (b. ~ 1902), Raymond (b. ~ 1904), Albert (b. ~ 1905), Phillip (b. ~ 1906), Anne (b. ~ 1908), George (my grandfather, born 1910), Christopher, Christina, twins Antoinette and Edward (b. 1918) and Rita (b. 1925)

Anna Laskey (1881 - 1942) was born in Lithuania and died in Chicago. Her parents were Anton Laskey and Antonia Shiller (not sure about spelling of last name) from Lithuania. My information indicates they were living in Kansas City in 1900.

Any information to help me in my search would be greatly appreciated. I have much more to share if we can make a connection.

Michael Riley and Bridget Price

pwinters16 — 2009-08-02 14:47:07Z

Looking for any information to help me trace roots of my great great grandparents, Michael Riley and Bridget Price. My information indicates Michael Riley may have been born ~ 1820 in Ireland.

His three oldest children - Nora, James and Mary - were in England in 1852, 1857 and 1861 respectively (according to U.S. Census records). I'm guessing they left Ireland somehow due to Famine, went to England for ~10 years and then came to the U.S. during the Civil War.

The rest of his children were born in Illinois (presumably Chicago) - Thomas (1863), David (1865), Martin (1868), Margaret (my great grandmother, born in Chicago in 1870) and John (1875).

My information indicates Bridget Price may have been born ~ 1835 in Ireland. She died in 1894.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Denis McGuirl and Bridget Gallagher

pwinters16 — 2009-08-02 14:35:34Z

Looking for any information that might help me trace roots of my great great granparents, Denis McGuirl and Bridget Gallager in Ireland ... or relatives here in U.S. My information indicates Denis was born ~ 1846 in County Leitrim, Ireland. He died in 1888 in Chicago. His oldest son, Edward (my great grandfather) was born in 1870 in Chicago.

My information indicates his wife, Bridget Gallagher, was born in County Cavan, Ireland. She died in 1902 in Chicago.

Their children were Edward, Dennis, James, John, Bernard, Mary (May) and Patrick. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Thomas and Mary McGIRL ca 1800-1860 Leitrim

vorland3 — 2009-03-28 06:27:22Z

My father was Thomas Francis McGirl, born 1915, Duluth, MN, son of Francis McGirl. All of my McGirl relatives are from Leitrim.

Re: Thomas and Mary McGIRL ca 1800-1860 Leitrim

dblanket — 2008-06-04 15:11:57Z

I wonder if we might have a connection. I've been researching Peter McGirl(McGuirl in US)b. 1847 Leitrim, my great great grandfather. Wife was Mary Prior b. 1851. They had 6 children, she died, he remarried and had 6 more children. Most of the 12 children immigrated to the US. My great grandfather, the only child whose name I know for sure, Thomas Francis b. 1873, came to RI about 1892. I have come across an Albert b. 1900, Louise (m. Tyrell) and Gertrude (m. Clark)(They lived next door to my grandfather Peter Francis b.1900 in 1930 in Providence) whom I believe were Thomas Francis's nephew/nieces. Also, an Ann b. Jan 3, 1865, and Maria b. July 23, 1866 were born to Peter McGirl and Mary Prior in Newtown Gore, Leitrim. (This makes Mary only 14 at Ann's birth so I'm not sure if this is them). For your interest there is also listed a Bridget b. March 16, 1866 to Thomas McGirl and Margt. Early in Newtown Gore. I'm also pretty sure that Thomas Francis had a brother named John. I think your younger Thomas is about the right age to perhaps have been a brother of Peter? Do you know if they were from Newtown Gore?

Re: finding relatives and ancestors

2004-06-27 10:47:43Z

rep mcguirl. a david mcguirl lives in darlington uk, his father was john william mcguirl, his g. father was j. william mcguirl, his g.g.father was frank mcgurl from co, leitrim ireland. he married an anne connor from sligo ireland.

McGirl

DMcGurrell9864 — 2004-04-05 05:01:30Z

Hi...wonder if we are related somewhere along the line. Our family also comes from Ireland, altho' more in the Dublin and West Meath areas. I wonder if the spelling difference is due to listening to the Irish brogue or if someone changed it to make it a little easier. Drop a line if you have a mind to. Thanks. Deirdre

Re: McGuirl connection

clarkridge — 2004-02-09 18:30:13Z

Thanks for your post. Your Dennis McGuirl from Ireland arrived and lived where? Was it in Rhode Island. I have been tracing a family with a Dennis for a while now and think there might be a connection.Was Ed McGuirl born in Chicago? We have a connection to Illinois in Catherine McGuirl sister to Patrick who married a Miller . She moved there and raised her family there. I have often wondered if the family may have spent some time there before they came to NY because I have not been able to find ther in ny prior to 1870 and I know they were here since about 1863.

Regarding the May McGuirl - I have come to learn that the May McGuirl was commissioned in 1887. I believe that she was named for Patrick McGuirl's wife...my great great grandmother. Would it be possible to get a copy of the picture you have? Please contact me by email directly.

Re: McGuirl connection

peterwinters1 — 2004-02-07 22:06:55Z

My great grandfather on my mother's side was Edward McGuirl from Chicago. I'm not sure whether or how his family might be related to NY McGuirls. He was born in 1871, and his father, Dennis McGuirl, was from Ireland.

However, years ago my family came across a great picture of the "May McGuirl" ... one of the tug boats of the Shamrock Towing Com ... in a museum exhibit. The picture is so good, we had it enlarged and it hangs in my house. So, I was interested to read your message making this connection.

- Peter Winters

Thomas and Mary McGIRL ca 1800-1860 Leitrim

mulgrew — 2003-12-22 01:34:38Z

Thomas and Mary (maiden name unknown) McGIRL are my great-great grandparents. I believe they remained in Ireland. Four of their sons emigrated, and lived in Providence, R.I. USA.

Given the normal size of Irish families, I'm inclined to think there were other brothers and/or sisters, perhaps who remained in Ireland, or came to America and lived in other states, and in the case of sisters, married, and had name changes.

Are there any other McGirl/McGurl/McGuirl/McGarlS who were the children of "Thomas and Mary" McGirl?

The sons in R.I. I know are:
Patrick, b. ca 1835; m. Jane Arbuckle
Thomas, b. ca 1841; m. Mary Moffitt (of Fenagh)
John, b. ca 1845; m. Bridget Moyles (or Miles)
James, b. ca 1850; unmarried

McGirl - Lafayette County, Missouri

sbrackett67 — 2003-12-15 23:03:49Z

I am researching the following family: James McGirl married
Verlinda Frances Dobson in 1863 in Henry Co., MO. They
moved to Lafayette Co., MO, and were found there in the
1870 and 1880 Federal Census.

James and Verlinda had the following children: Sarah Lucinda, Catherine Elizabeth (married Thomas Murray),
Frances, Thomas, James, John, Mary (married James
Magner), Margaret (married James O'Donnell), Michael, Ann
and Agnes. I am interested in finding birth, marriage and
death dates for all the children.

Any help would be appreciated.

McGirl/Montgomery Ireland to Lowell, Massachusetts

viciscool — 2003-10-10 17:35:23Z

I am looking for information from the McGirl's of Lowell, Massachusetts. Robert John McGirl married Elizabeth Montgomery b. 1870 d. 1/31/1938. Elizabeth remarried to a Joseph Mayo. During her first marriage she had a son, Robert John McGirl b.3/31/1898, lowell, ma; d. 3/21/1943, also in Lowell. I am trying to find information on where in Ireland they came from and any on Robert John McGirl. My Grandmother does not know what happend to Robert John McGirl or any information on him.

finding relatives and ancestors

2002-12-24 23:19:28Z

could u please notify me of any information u have on anyone by the name of Mcguirl as i am seeking some information on anyone who goes by this namr in the uk.

McGuirl

clarkridge — 2002-01-04 03:45:09Z

My grandmother was Mary Elizabeth McGuirl of NY 1904-197?. Her father was James McGuirl and his father was Patrick McGuirl( who I understand was married 3 times - his 3rd wife was a Manning and I understand she brought a child to the marriage. Could this child be Ann Manning? My McGuirl's were from Verplanck, NY and then Manhattan - the Bronx and then New Rochelle, NY.

MCGUIRL

clarkridge — 2002-01-04 03:45:09Z

My ggrandfather, Patrick I believe was born in Ire. His son James J. was married to Elizabeth T. Gill. They had 4 children: my grandmother Mary Elizabeth (1904-1975) married to F. Joseph Burke, James P.(1907-1962) married to Margaret Curry, Elizabeth A. (1911-1914) and Robert J. (1915-199?) married to Mildred Guilfoyle. As I told you Patrick was married 3 times and his 3rd wife was a Manning who I understand brought a child/children to that marriage. Let me know if there is a connection. Patrick McGuirl started his towboat and barge business in Verplanck, NY and later moved his family to 51st in NYC then to the Grand Concourse in the Bronx.

McGuirl connection

clarkridge — 2002-01-04 03:45:09Z

My grandmother, Mary Elizabeth McGuirl was the daughter of James McGuirl and Elizabeth T. Gill. James's father was Patrick McGuirl. He was an emigre from Ireland and settled in Ver Plank, NY on the Hudson River and ran a Tow boat co: Shamrock Towing. He was apparently married 3 times and I believe his 3rd wife was someone by the name of Manning who already had a child with the name of Manning whom she brought to the marriage. Does this sound at all familiar?

McGirl

MG Mullaney — 2001-07-06 18:57:51Z

Looking for information on Francis (Frank) P. McGirl or McGuirl. Born 1865- ended up in St. Louis Mo.

McGuirl Stuff

2000-08-29 13:43:15Z

Jamie I recently contacted my aunt that told me about the photos I was telling you about several months ago.She would like to get in contact with you but I am having trouble finding your email address if you could please send me an email I will have her get in touch with you as she has all the info cands@ireland.com Thanks

McGuirl

2000-03-13 12:17:06Z

Hello Jamie!My aunt said we are related to
your family.She has done most of the family
history research.She said a cousin of hers has
or had a photograph of the ships all lined up in
the harbor.If you would like to email me directly
it is steph.w@mailcity.com I will probably get in
touch within a week as I am waiting on my computer to
be shipped to me.

McGuirl

2000-02-05 08:33:55Z

Ok if what you said is correct there is probably
a link.Your g.grandfather James McGuirl could be
my g.g.grandmothers brother.From my records her
name was Catherine McGuirl and she had a brother
named either James or Patrick and a sister named Annie
Mannings.DO you also have these listed in your records?
Also was Patrick an immigrant from Ireland or
was he born in the U.S.? Sorry it took so long to
get back to you..

Ann Mannings

2000-01-29 15:09:41Z

I'll get back to you on this soon , I'm not sure...

Patrick McGuirl

2000-01-28 12:16:03Z

I am looking for info on Patrick McGuirl born in Cork County Ireland in 1825 died in 1905 in Detroit MI married Sarah Johnson in 1848. His son Thomas Henry McGuirl born 1853 in Ont Can whose son Norman Smith McGuirl born 1885 is my husbands grandfather.

McGuirl

1999-12-22 14:10:46Z

I am searching for any info on Catherine McGuirl
She married James Miller.Her sibilings names were
either James or Patrick and Annie(Manning)

mcgirl

1999-09-02 18:43:46Z

found in local library a copy of THE SEARCH FOR MISSING FRIENDS Immigrant advertisments placed in the Boston "Pilot" vol VII 1871-1876 11 March 1871 MICHAEL MCGIRL , a native of the townland of Liscarra,county Leitrim; he is about 35 years of age; when last heard from,three years ago, he was in the city of NewYork. Information of him will be recieved by his brother, James McGirl, care of William J. Lally, Woonsocket,Rhode Island.