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Re: Rock/s/x Armagh NI, Ayr SCT,Canada

ektta — 2012-05-16 11:02:44Z

Hi Annette
I am not to sure on my Rocks side. My great grandfather is Patrick Rocks born 1875. His mother was an O'Hara as far as I am aware our Rocks side stayed in or around Scotland other than his wife Mary Duffin who is said to have travelled to Canada but we are yet to confirm that. If I come across any information that may help I will be sure to contact you and pass it on :)

Rocks family in Northern Ireland

mfahlquist — 2012-03-18 19:48:32Z

Seeking more info about Nancy (Rocks) Wilson; married Armstrong Wilson at Magherafelt in Northern Ireland in 1851. Nancy had one brother I know of; any info appreciated.

Re: Rock/s/x Armagh NI, Ayr SCT,Canada

Annette_Dolding — 2012-01-13 21:37:25Z

Hi Ekkta,
could we have a connection?
My 3xgreat grandfather Nicholas Rocks, born about 1834 Armagh, Ireland. Emmigrated to Australia 1865 with his wife Isabella (nee running), Mary 3 and Elizabeth infant. I believe he also had a son John aged 6 at the time however he is not listed on the transcribed manifest.
He was married to Isabella in 1859,
Church Marriage in the Parish / District of ARMAGH, County: Co. Armagh , Armargh RC. Neither parties had been married before, they are both recorded as Roman Catholic. Witnesses: Patrick Hughes & Bernard O'Neill. Nicholas DC says he was 23 when he married

Re: Rocks, Nicholas

Annette_Dolding — 2012-01-07 03:23:48Z

DC shows he was buried in Emerald, Queensland. However, there is another mans headstone on the grave number he is allotted. Another mystery.

Rocks, Nicholas

Annette_Dolding — 2010-12-28 04:36:10Z

Looking for any information or direction on my Great Great Great Grandfather.
Details at hand.
1. Born about 1830.
2. Married 10 Nov 1859 - Marriage to Isabella Running
Co. Armagh, Ireland Church Marriage in the Parish / District of ARMAGH, County: Co. Armagh , Armargh RC. Neither parties had been married before, they are both recorded as Roman Catholic. Witnesses: Patrick Hughes & Bernard O'Neill
2. Children of Nicholas Rocks and Isabella Running
- John Rocks 1859 – 1879
- Mary Anastasia Rocks 1861 – 1902, married name Ohl
- Elizabeth Rocks 1864 – 1948, married name Bolck aka Rox, Rock, Rose
3. Suspect immigrated to Australia sometime between 1864 and 1873. Have been unable to find any records to prove this.
4. Marriage to Elizabeth Ann Rodda 9 Nov 1873 in Queensland, Australia 1873/C644
5. 1902 his daughters death certificate (Mary) says he is a Selector
6. 1903 is a grazier at Mount Pleasant, Bogantungan, Queensland, Australia
7. 1907 Cattle brand R5K, registered to Nicholas Rocks, Moss Vale, Bogantungan
8. 1922 died in Queensland, Australia 1922/C4287, Parents: Patrick Rocks & Mary Halligain. If this is him he has outlived his children. Where is he buried? I am yet to receive this certificate

Mary Josephine Rocks

sarahknevitt — 2010-09-03 07:51:23Z

I have only just dicovered that Mary even existed.She was born in 1898 to Charlotte Rocks in Melbourne Victoria.
As I can only find birth records and nothing else, I'm thinking she may have been adopted out. Does anyone know how to track old adoption records?

Re: Peter Rocks

sarahknevitt — 2010-08-28 02:03:36Z

I just re-read this and noticed that Mary's marriage to Thomas Bligh was her 22nd? Little typo there. It was her second marriage.

Peter Rocks

sarahknevitt — 2010-08-26 05:21:50Z

I am trying to track down Peter Rocks born Jan/Feb 1839 County Armagh Ireland. He married Dorinda Mary Jennings 27 April 1867.

He immigrated to Australia some time between 1882 and 1885. I only know this because his first 7 children were born Co. Mayo Ireland and his last 2 were born in Melbourne Vic. Aust.

Children of Peter and Dorinda:-
Born Co. Mayo Ireland
*Sarah Marie b. 6 May 1868
*Elizabeth Mary b. 1 Nov 1869
*James William b. 12 Dec 1871
*Joseph William b. 8 Dec 1874
*Charlotte b. 23 Sept 1876
*Charles John b. 24 Jun 1879
*Susan(or Margaret) Agnes b. 7 Mar 1882
Born Melbourne Victoria Australia
*Gerald Matthew b. 28 May 1885
*George Anthony b. 10 Aug 1887

His parents were James Rocks born about 1801 and Sarah Campbell born about 1809.

He had two silbings Agnes born Jan 1837, and Mary born May 1841.

Mary also immigrated to Australia, marrying Thomas Bligh in 1870 in Melbourne (22nd marriage).
Her first marraige was to John Augustus Glynn about 1859 in Liverpool England.
Her children were *John Michael Joseph Glynn b. 1861 Melb Vic
*Mary Sarah Glynn b. 1861 Melb Vic
*Anna Stewart Darnley Bligh b. 1872 Melb Vic.

Any information on any of these would be real helpful.
I know a little about Charlotte as she is my great great grandmother.

Re: Patrick Rocks

ctovcrook — 2010-03-22 08:30:18Z

Hi Michael i would like very much if you could supply a transcript of the article.

I HAVE GIVEN YOU ACCESS TO MY TREE

best regards carole

Re: Patrick Rocks

hedgehog55 — 2010-03-21 20:11:43Z

Hi
The Newcastle Courant of 13 July 1858 reported that three defendants, including Patrick Rock, 21, pleaded guilty to riot at Blackhill, Consett, Co Durham. There had been protracted fighting between English and Irish workmen, the police could not quell the disturbances, and had to call out the army to end the conflict. In a plea bargain the prisoners pleaded guilty, in exchange for theft charged being dropped. They were bound over to keep the peace.
If this is of interest I can supply a transcript of the article.
Regards
Michael Burns

Re: Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2010-03-15 10:09:57Z

Hello,
kind of you to contact me,I know that my Patrick Rocks did lodge somewhere in the Durham area, maybe it is him or his family.
It was about 1853,he was born in Ireland ,Amaugh,1839,with siblings, John,Peter,Cathereine,Edward,Sarah,Margaret.
I would be most grateful for any info.
Many thanks Tony

Re: Patrick Rocks

hedgehog55 — 2010-03-14 21:58:40Z

Hi

My McDonald ancestors in Consett(from Armagh)had Rocks lodgers at one point.

Michael aardvarkgs@btinternet.com

Re: Rock/s/x Armagh NI, Ayr SCT,Canada

ektta — 2010-01-04 14:18:21Z

Hi Aaron
Not sure if we have the same family here, but I am currently searching for information on a Francis Rocks, who married a Nancy O'hara, not sure if he had more than one wife but have reason to believe he came from Armagh in Ireland. He went on to have a son by the name of Patrick Rocks and who also am led to believe was born in Ireland around 1877, patrick married a mary duffin in dec 1901. If you have any information that could be of use i would love to hear from you. Also on this note if this is the same family we are both searching i am more than willing to share what information i have from francis down to down and the australian side of this tree.
Kind Regards

Re: paddy rocks

ektta — 2009-12-26 13:25:48Z

Hi Gerard
I am unsure if you would be able to help me here, but I am searching for information on a patrick rocks that married Mary Duffin in the year 1901. I know that patricks parents were francis rocks (rox) and a Nancy O'hara. If you are able to help with any information at all no matter how small i would love to hear from you
Kind regards

Re: Patrick Rocks

ektta — 2009-11-28 15:01:30Z

Hi

Thank you for replying to my post, It is great to get a reply one way or another. Wishing you well in your search and hope that you find what information you are needing
Kind Regards

:)

Re: Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2009-11-28 14:59:40Z

hello,
I'm afraid that my Patrick was married to a Esther Mc gough,and his son Patrick married a Mary Rees,they are from County Armagh.
Sorry I'm not much help.
Regards Audrey

Re: Rocks Family

ektta — 2009-11-28 12:44:03Z

Hi not sure that I am able to help to much but I am currently searching for details on Patrick Rocks also. The Patrick Rocks that I have was married to a Mary Duffin. up to date I have not been able to find any information on his birth or death details. One of their children was adopted out also but the only information I know of this adoption was that the last name changed from Rocks to Cairns. This may be the same Patrick as I am led to believe that patrick was of irish decent but have yet to make that concrete. I would love to hear from you and just maybe we are looking for details on the same person and may well be able to help each other out.
Kind Regards

Re: Patrick Rocks

ektta — 2009-11-28 12:38:24Z

Hi I was wondering if the Patrick Rocks you have was married to a Mary Duffin, If so I think we may be searching for the same family. I am the great great grandaughter of Patrick and Mary and am currently trying to find births and death info as I already have come across marriage details but nothing more. I would love to hear from you
Kind Regards

Rocks of NY

mbnoe1 — 2009-04-30 01:52:48Z

Trying to track down descendants of John and Elizabeth Rocks (DOB 1873) of Ireland who are listed as Catherine, Elizabeth, John and Anna. Also believe a deceased child named Rose. All 5 children born in Brooklyn (I think.)I am grandaughter of Anna Rocks(DOB 1912) who is now deceased. Married name was Anna Gotthardt.She never discussed family.Any leads appreciated!

Re: Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2009-02-27 18:52:58Z

hi Carol,
Well that is strange ,being a publican must run in the family !
Could be we are connected .In the 1851 census for the village of Felling,Durham, you will see my family of Rocks.
Regards Audrey

Re: Patrick Rocks

ctovcrook — 2009-02-27 09:52:31Z

hi do you think there is a connection,
sounds like cousins . funny i used to be a publican. carole

Re: Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2009-02-27 09:40:24Z

hi,
mine is Patrick Rocks b,1801 in Domain Armaugh,d 1869 married Esther Mc Gough.Patrick rocks b,1839 married Mary Rees in Carmarthen,died in Swansea wales 1888 where he was a publican in the Glamorgan Arms. In the 1850's they did all live in Durham
Regards Audrey

john Rocks 1869 Co. Tyrone

ctovcrook — 2009-02-25 11:02:10Z

could any one please help me

I would love to find out who were the parents of John Rocks 1869( my great grand father ) James Rocks 1859 Catherine 1864 Mary 1873 Patrick 1875 Francis 1877 ALL born Ireland and Hannah 1867

John Rocks married Mary Ann Anderson she was bor Witton Park Durham
regards carole

Re: Patrick Rocks

ctovcrook — 2009-02-25 10:44:10Z

hi Tony
I have quite a lot of info on the Rocks Family myself, my Grandad was Francis Rocks born 1901 in Stockton. His father was John Rocks born in Co Tyrone Ireland and his mother was Mary Ann Anderson born 1872 in Witton Park Durham. is there any connection.
regards carole

Re: Patrick Rocks

ctovcrook — 2009-02-25 09:53:29Z

Hi I belong to the Rocks family they started off in Ireland and now live in the Durham area i have a few Patricks among my family
regards carole

Re: Patrick Rocks

ctovcrook — 2009-02-24 14:36:53Z

My Rocks family came over from County Tyrone and settled in Durham/Yorkshire. My great grandad was John Rocks born in 1869 in Ireland> John Married Mary Anderson. Mary was born in 1872 in Witton Park Durham is there anyone else related out there
carole

Re: Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2009-02-24 12:05:36Z

Hello,
I have Patrick Rocks born in Domain Armaugh 1803- 1869,and son another Patrick born 1839- 1888.They moved to Durham in the 1840's due to the potato famine.
Th family are my fathers ancestors,so I have a few more if required

Re: Patrick Rocks

ctovcrook — 2009-02-24 00:47:09Z

Hi I have strong relation connection with the Rocks family mine were born in Co Tyrone Ireland.. I now have Rocks family living in Thornaby In my tree i have a Patrick Rocks born 1872 in Ireland and also 1885 a Patrick born in South Stockton

Re: Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2008-01-29 17:46:01Z

Hi danny,
Thanks for the info.unfortuately Patrick born in 1801 in Domain,Mullaghbrackson died 1869 Gateshead Durham,son of James Rocks and Sarah Ward.Patrick had a brother John born 1806,probably born in the same place.
It would be great if you did come across something of the ROcks.
Just maybe he did stay with the Hagans when he was 12-14years old and maybe they are related by marriage some where along the line.Thanks again Danny
Regards Audrey

Re: Patrick Rocks

DannyHagan45 — 2008-01-29 17:28:25Z

Hello Audrey,thanks for the reply, different Rocks stayed with James Hagan over the years.I think they are all related as a Francis Rocks m. Cath. Hagan 24.10.1836 witness James Hagan In the Ballymore parish ,Tandragee Armagh.Also in the Ballymore records is the birth of Patrick Rocks son John Rocks and Mary Donnelly 01/04/1801 under address Shane Eglish. Could this be your Patrick Rocks father ?

Re: Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2008-01-29 16:15:59Z

Hi Danny,
How very interesting,I thought that there were very few records remaining before the 1900s for Ireland.
Someone contacted me and was kind enough to do some research for me.He gave me all the info I have, during the time they lived in Durham, as he lives there himself.The only info I found, was in Swansea.So I can't give you any help I'm afraid.Sorry about that.
You are lucky to find all that about your family,it takes time I know.Thanks again fo your email,would be delighted with any new info .Regards Audrey

Re: Patrick Rocks

DannyHagan45 — 2008-01-29 10:36:24Z

Hello Audrey, I knew my family came from Armagh and I eventually found their 3 eldest childrens births in Tandragee, Ballymore, Armagh when I visited the Dublin records office.This was later confirmed to me by the manager at the Armagh Catholic Archive in Armagh City.I also visited Tandragee and the parish priest allowed me to look at his copies of the parish records [the actual records are in the Dublin Records office] and he also photo copied some the records for me including the Rocks transcripts.
I called into the Dublin records office last September over several days but the Ballymore reel was missing and the master tape is also lost, I do know Belfast records office has a copy. I will check my copies I know there was at least one Rocks/Hagan marraige.
regards Danny

Re: Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2008-01-29 09:55:00Z

Hi Danny,
MY Patrick b,1838-9,married Mary Rees of Carmarthen.In 1881 was a publican in the Glamorgan Arms Swansea. died 1888 I think he came to Durham in 1847-8 as his brother Peter was born in Felling 1849.His Father was Patrick b,1801 married to Esther.
How did you get the parish records,I've tried.
Thanks for your email
Audrey

Re: Patrick Rocks

DannyHagan45 — 2008-01-29 02:34:47Z

Hi Tony, Patrick Rocks stayed with my ggrandparents in Blackhill.I have traced my family back to Ireland and there are Rocks in the same parish records.Our family came to Blackhill c.1850 so Patrick may have came with them ! reply for more info.

Re: Rocks Family

2006-10-26 21:39:41Z

<BT.com> (N.Ireland telephone directory) currently lists 8 Rock families in Belfast.

Rocks Family

2006-10-26 14:10:10Z

Hope someone out there can help. I am trying to trace the Rocks family who lived in Croydon, Surrey in circa July 1947. Dad was calls Patrick Rocks and Mum was called Constance (nee Gordon) Rocks. Unfortunately Mum and Dad separated and Dad went back to Ireland circa September 1947, his last known address was 40 Glenview or Glenfield St, Belfast (probably long since gone by now). Would be grateful if anyone out there who may know of any children from this marriage and their whereabout I would be very grateful. Unfortunately I do not have a lot more information only that one of their children was put up for adoption in 1947.

Rocks family in Magherafelt NI

2006-08-22 15:55:50Z

Seeking more info about Nancy (Rocks) Wilson; married Armstrong Wilson at Magherafelt in Northern Ireland in 1851. Nancy had one brother I know of; any info appreciated.

Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2006-08-03 16:42:19Z

Hello Danny,
Just to thank you for the info you sent me,maybe he was Irish.It was kind of you to pass on about the H.agans
I sent you an email,but it was returned.

Goodluck on your search for the Hagans

Audrey

Patrick Rocks

tony13250 — 2006-08-03 16:42:19Z

Any info on Patrick Rocks born 1836-1840, could be born in Durham. or Ireland.

Listed in 1851 Census with the Hagan family.at Blackhills near Consett, as a visitor.

Thank you in advance

Re: Patrick Rocks

jtarthur0609 — 2006-04-12 22:00:16Z

I have the marriage details of Patrick Rocks who married Ann Jane Thompson at St Patrick's, Felling, Co Durham in 1961 if it is any good to you. Both parties originated from Co Armagh.

Terence Arthur,
Tyne & Wear.

Re: Patrick Rocks

jtarthur0609 — 2006-04-12 22:00:16Z

Hello Audrey,

Sorry, but I was 100 years out with the marriage date which should have read 1861 so the period was correct at least. Possibly he was a relation, do you have a positive connection with Co Durham?

Terence

ROCKS/ROCKSCH

birches — 2006-03-22 20:02:20Z

Trying to locate death date of
Charles R. Rocksch/Rocks B. 1876 Germany
Came from Bautzen Germany to US abt 1880

Married Martha Bailey..
Children:Harold F, Mabel, Alice, Marion, Bertha and Grace
Settled in Teaneck, NJ. Last known to be alive in 1930

Where and when did he die?
Anyone researching the Rocks/Rocksch family?

Re: Locate fathers family

2005-12-16 05:38:53Z

I had/have an uncle paddy: one of a family of 7? children to eileen and thomas (electrician). I am the eldest of anthony rocks who is the eldest of those, and who left Ireland in jan.'70 for canada... was it #1 whiterock rd. does my uncle paddy still play the guitar? drop me an e-mail if you want to know more.

Rock/Rocks Surname DNA breakthrough - Celtic - Norse Genes

2005-08-30 18:45:39Z

The current results of the Rock Surname DNA project have revealed some startling results. Of the ten tested, 9 results are in. Five are directly related and shown to be from the Armagh area of Ireland. Their DNA is R1b and its type is of the Irish Celtic variety.
Two others are not related but also have an Irish Celtic DNA pattern. One is from the North Leinster area, Dublin/Westmeath/Meath/Roscommon/Longford/Mayo area with exact matches to Irish surnames from that area. One other has an as yet undetermined connection most likely an English Celtic origin.

There are also two other fascinating results, one from Pennslyvania showing a European-Norse Type no known connection at all with Ireland and a match looking very Scandanavian and also one other Irish, a County Cavan Rock tested as the same Norse type but a different pattern, with links to the Viking gene and possibly from the North of England.

And lastly a woman, using the mtDNA test, she is from the East Coast of the USA and from a Afro-Caribbean-Irish background.

To review these DNA results try here: http://homepage.eircom.net/~rocksurname/rock_dna/index.htm

To check the Rock Surname website try this: http://homepage.eircom.net/~rocksurname/rocksurname/index.ht...

Any queries I will gladly respond,
Regards,
Austin Rock

Rock/Rocks Surname DNA breakthrough - Celtic - Norse Genes

2005-08-30 18:44:50Z

The current results of the Rock Surname DNA project have revealed some startling results. Of the ten tested, 9 results are in. Five are directly related and shown to be from the County Armagh area of Ireland. Their DNA is R1b and its type is of the Irish Celtic variety.
Two others are not related but also have an Irish Celtic DNA pattern. One is from the North Leinster area, Dublin/Westmeath/Meath/Roscommon/Longford/Mayo area with exact matches to Irish surnames from that area. One other has an as yet undetermined connection most likely an English Celtic origin.

There are also two other fascinating results, one from Pennslyvania showing a European-Norse Type no known connection at all with Ireland and a match looking very Scandanavian and also one other Irish, a County Cavan Rock tested as the same Norse type but a different pattern, with links to the Viking gene and possibly from the North of England.

And lastly a woman, using the mtDNA test, she is from the East Coast of the USA and from a Afro-Caribbean-Irish background.

To review these DNA results try here: http://homepage.eircom.net/~rocksurname/rock_dna/index.htm

To check the Rock Surname website try this: http://homepage.eircom.net/~rocksurname/rocksurname/index.ht...

Any queries I will gladly respond,
Regards,
Austin Rock

Re: Patrick Rocks

2005-08-26 12:11:51Z

Hello Terence,
On the 1861 Glamorgan census,it states b,in Durham ,also in the 1881 census, where he is a publican, in Swansea.

In the 1851 census of Durham, it mentions a Patrick Rocks b.in Ireland, staying at the Hagan family as a visitor.I don't know if it's the same person.

I originate from Swansea. but now live in Warwickshire

Thanks again for your help

Audrey

Re: Patrick Rocks

2005-08-26 09:05:09Z

Hello Terence,

Thank you for the info,but unfortunately my Patrick Rocks was born circa 1836,and married Mary Rees of Carmarthen. I don't have date.
I've searched through Durham records recently on his birth,but to no avail.
So maybe he was born in Ireland.

Thank you so much .

Audrey

Re: Cannaught, Ireland/Franklin, Pa Rocks

2004-11-22 20:43:16Z

Hi again, Thanks for your reply. Have I good Open House. Merry Christmas. Pat

Re: Cannaught, Ireland/Franklin, Pa Rocks

2004-11-20 15:22:06Z

Pat. I don't think that I have your ancestor in my line but I have received so many emails about the Rocks that I am not sure. Right now I am getting ready for an Open House on Dec. 5th, then Christmas shopping there after. I'm hoping that after the first of the year I will be able to get back to my genealogy work. I moved into a new duplex in March and things have been pretty busy with outside landscaping etc. I will copy your message and keep it on file. If I find anything I will get back to you. Martha

Re: Cannaught, Ireland/Franklin, Pa Rocks

2004-11-19 22:49:11Z

Martha, Just was wondering if you had a Joseph Rock born in Chambersburg, Pa. Quincy twp.?? Born in 1834 and his father also Joseph born in1805 and Joseph's father was Thomas born in1767. Joseph (1834) was married to Rachel Kauffman. Pat Anderson e-mail Wooflea@Yahoo.com