Irish in Pennsylvania - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

William Samuel Jack

llis45 — 19 Mar 2008 6:53:50 GMT

Born 1745 in Belfast Ireland, immigrated to Pa, Married and had daughter Anne Jack. Wm died 1807 in Pa.
Anyone have any other info on these people? Immigration date and place? Any history before Wm?
Thanks,
llis

Fitzgeralds, Perry County, PA

William Johnson — 22 Apr 2006 11:21:26 GMT

Dear Vickie,

I remembered seeing your posting. I believe we chatted as my maternal great grandfather was a Fitzgerald in Perry County, PA. He married Loamie Mame Freeburn. Yesterday I found my grandmothers death certificate and voila there it was Steven Fitzgerald her father. I also saw the Frank and Annie M. Fitzgerald you mentioned in your posting. Makes me suspicious because my grandmother was Anna Menetta Fitzgerald - could be the reusing of Steven's mother's name. Steven died in a train accidnet on Aug 2, 1906. Anyway, in searching Perry County I found the following:

Mary C. Fitzgerald m. James G. Sharon
17 April 1901 in Newport, Perry County, PA
Parents: Frank & Annie M. FitzGerald
Parents: W.W. and Mary F. Sharon

The spouse was an attorney. I bet this is the Mary in your posting. She is listed as 21 years old, and the groom is 32.

Hope this helps and maybe we can work on this one a bit more as I still suspect Steven may have been a member of this family. Unfortunatley not sure when he and Loamie Married but it had to be before 1894 when my grandmother was born. Does the Fitzgerald family show up in the 1880 census in Harrisburg or Perry County?

Bridget, Sarah, James, Michael, Kate, and Alexander Murphy

Dennis — 22 May 2005 7:32:13 GMT

Bridget Murphy was b. ca. 1841, in Ireland, as were her parents.
Her children were born in Pennsylvania as follows: Sarah, 1862, James, 1863, Michael, 1870, Kate, 1872, and Alexander, 1874. I took the approximate years of birth from the 1880 Barry County, Missouri census. She was a widow and had a son Daniel, b. 1877, in Missouri. The other children were born in Pennsylvania. Their father was born in Ireland. Does anyone in Pennsylvania have any information on who Mr. Murphy may have been, and/or who Bridget may have been before her marriage? Any help with this family would cetainly be appreciated. Thank you, Dennis

Michael J.Nicholson married Annie McCauley Herron, resided in Hazleton, PA

mollyfisher42 — 6 Nov 2006 12:55:28 GMT

Looking for information on birth place of Michael J. Nicholson, born 2/22/1852 in Ireland. Michael resided in Hazleton, PA with his wife Annie McCauley Herron Nicholson. They owned a bar on Alter St. in Hazleton.
Michael died in 1903. Had 3 brothers: James, John, and Daniel. One of these brothers moved to CA. Michael was close friends with PF Boyle. Any input would be appreciated.

George Bell in Philadelphia

ColoradoChase — 15 Mar 2006 11:41:15 GMT

Does anyone have any connection to George Bell (1831) in Philadelphia? Married Harriet (1833) from New Jersey and had 5 children between 1850 and 1863. George was a conductor on the railroad according to 1880 Census. Thanks.

EGAN in Philadelphia to Chester County areas

swatara — 24 Oct 2005 11:51:21 GMT

My great grandmother was Mary EGAN who died in 1896 in Lehigh County, PA and was born about 1856, in Ireland, I believe. My great-grandfather reported that she was from Chester County, PA. I find her listed in the census in Chester County only as a servant on a farm. I believe her to be the daughter of Daniel EGAN of nearby Newtown Square, Delaware County and believe that Daniel and his wife, Mary, arrived in Philadelphia in 1860. Does anyone have any information on these?

COUNTY MAYO TO LUZERNE COUNTY--LALLY, DOWDELL, ETC.

Steven Lally — 22 May 2005 7:30:54 GMT

Searching for any info on my great-grandfather Thomas Lally (b. Sept. 6, 1849, Manulla, Co. Mayo) in the Luzerne County area between 1873-78. Also searching for any other families from the coal regions who trace back to Manulla.

Thomas landed in NYC in May 1873, where he had a brother Mathew--both were shoemakers. Matt stayed in NYC, but Tom signed his "Intent to Naturalize" at the Luzerne County court on Sept. 11, 1876. He was back in NYC getting married on Sept. 5, 1878. He filed his final naturalization in NYC in October with his Luzerne Co. papers attached.

I have looked for other likely relatives from the Lally and (his maternal) Dowdell/Dowdall families in Luzerne Co. on the 1870 & 1880 census lists. I have searched Wilkes-Barre city directories for the period. Even checked with Pat Campbell, who wrote a book on his great-uncle Alexander Campbell and the Molly Maguires. No luck!

Can anyone help me find any trace of Tom in Luzerne Co.? Any relatives or Mayo immigrants from the Manulla/Balla area? Any records I should search that I've missed?

Thanks for your suggestions and help!
--Steve Lally

Neil McCarrick

Meg718 — 14 Jun 2006 8:20:09 GMT

Neil McCarrick left Donegal probably sometime before 1900 and went to USA. Born Stranorlar, Donegal. Father William, mother Caltherine Browne. Brother William went to Australia, other brothers and sister Peggy went to Glasgow. Found a matching name in Pennsylvania Volunteers of Spanish-American War. Is this the right Neil McCarrick?
Any info?

Craig, Creag, Creagh Scotch-Irish Immigrants 1717-1735 or before

LuAna Drake Craig — 24 Oct 2004 11:41:41 GMT

Anyone reseaching Craig, Creag, Creagh, Craige ancestors who came during the great migration from Scotland/Ireland to Colonial Pennsylvania 1717-1735? Later they settled in York County, PA for a time before migrating to VA by 1773.

LuAna Drake Craig

Murray or Murry's in Pa.

Marilyn — 22 May 2005 7:41:35 GMT

Looking for information of my ggggrandfather Married a Catherine last name unknown. They lived in Bridgeport, Montgromery county in 1850; in Jeffersonville Montgromery County in 1860, They had 5 children during this time Benj. F.,William,George W.,David B., Mary. Does any one know of this family? I would appreciate any information. My ggggrandfathers name Was George W. Murray or Murry and from the census His father came from Ireland.

Andrew Sutton Immigration date, Ship, Brothers, Port

Thom Sutton — 16 Aug 2004 3:40:11 GMT

I am searching for a way to find the port of arrival and immigration date for my GG Grandfather Andrew Sutton. He came from Ireland, possibly County Claire, more likly Wessex. He arrived with two brothers. Each went to a different state. He went to Cambria County ,Pa. Settled in St. Augustine. Was married twice. Brickwall is his brothers and where to find date on entry to this country. My guess is about 1820, since he was born in 1797. Any tips or help will
be so greatly appreciated. Thanks, Thom Sutton

Patrick, Anna Fitzgerald IRE>PA 1865

VctrStV4U — 30 Nov 2006 10:51:00 GMT

I am searching for information of the family of Patrick and Anna Fitzgerald who arrived in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA. from Ireland. Their children are John b.1870, Eugene b.1872, Mary b.1874, Thomas b.1876, and Hanora b.1879. I have found them in 1870, 1880, and 1920 Census records. Is there anyone else related to this family. I would like to know when they died, and where they are buried. Thank you.

Strawbridge Family

Dennis — 10 Feb 2004 4:26:50 GMT

Robert Strawbridge was a minister who came from Ireland to Pennsylvania. I would like to know if anyone knows of a Joseph Strawbridge who would have been born ca. 1826, in Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Catharine, are in the Perry County, Illinois census. They are both Pennsylvania born and are both 34 years of age. They have as children, Benjamin F., age 10, John G. age 8, and Jacob, age 4, all Ohio born. Would like to know anything about Joseph and his parents and/or siblings and also what Catharine's maiden name may have been. Joseph and Catharine were my wife's gr-grandparents and very little is known about the couple. any help most appreciated. Thank you! Dennis

MOORE family- Ireland>PA>MI

Stephanie — 22 May 2005 7:38:03 GMT

Hi
I am looking for info on my MOORE line. This is what I have.

Samuel K.(KINKADE) MOORE b. 16 Apr. 1815, Greenfield, Erie Co., PA

The info I have on Samuels parents is as follows:

James MOORE m. 1 Betsey KINKADE m. 2 Sarah GIBSON

I have a list of childrens names but am not sure which goes with which wife as I have not been able to locate the parents on any census.
I do have Samuel on the 1850 Waterford Twp., Erie Co., PA with his wife, Louisa ELDERKIN and one of their children, Orsavilla . Also on this census their listed as MOOR.

On the 1880 Sparta Twp., Kent Co., MI census it lists Samuels father as being born in Ireland and mother born in PA.

Looking forward to any help that anyone can give.
Thanks in advance.
Stephanie

Bridget WOODS d. Jan. 13, 1906

tmcguire64 — 5 Jan 2006 6:25:45 GMT

From the Monday, January 15, 1906 Altoona Mirror
Bridget WOODS, widow of William Woods, died of pneumonia at her home, 625 Eighth avenue, at 7:15 o’clock Saturday evening. Deceased was born in County Longford, Ireland and was 65 years of age. Coming to New York she was married in that city about thirty-nine years ago and soon after came to this city with her husband. Mr. Woods died thirteen years ago. Surviving are eight children, all of whom are residents of this city. They are: William J., Thomas E., Joseph, Charles and James Woods. Mrs. John Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Catherine Winters and Mrs. Bertha Smith. Mrs. Woods was a member of St. Mark’s catholic church.

In the same paper, different page.

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Woods will take place on Wednesday morning. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at St. Mark’s church at 8 o’clock. Interment will be made in St. John’s cemetery.

Research note.: William Woods was born 1/13/1840 , also in Longford Co., Ireland, and died Jan. 13 1893. He is also buried in St. John’s cemetery.

Michael McCARTHY d. Jan 14, 1906

tmcguire64 — 5 Jan 2006 6:25:45 GMT

From the Monday, January 15, 1906 Altoona Mirror
FLYER’S BAGGAGEMASTER DEAD. Michael McCarthy, baggagemaster on the Pennsylvania special, the eighteen-hour flyer between New York and Chicago, died at the Altoona hospital at 9:05 o’clock last night of peritonitis. He was taken suddenly sick on the west bound trip Saturday evening shortly after the train left Harrisburg. On the arrival of the flyer in the city at 10:04 he was removed to the hospital, where he rapidly grew worse until death came to his relief. Mr. McCarthy was born in Ireland and was aged 46 years. His run on the flyer was between Jersey City and Pittsburg. He had been in the railroad business for about twenty years and was well and favorably known by railroad men all along the line. His brother, John L. McCarthy, who resides in Buffalo, is the only surviving relation.
From the Tuesday, January 16, 1906 Altoona Mirror
The remains of Michael McCarthy, the baggagemaster of the Pennsylvania special, who died at the Altoona hospital on Sunday night, were shipped on the 3:20 train this afternoon to his late home in Buffalo.

Edward McCARRON d. January 1906

tmcguire64 — 5 Jan 2006 6:25:45 GMT

From the January 3, 1906 Altoona Mirror

DATELINE: TYRONE

Edward MCCARRON, one of the first settlers of this section, passed away after seeing the New Year born. He died of paralysis, his illness lasting only eight days. He was aged about 92 years. He was born in County Derry, Ireland. He came to this country about 1840. Interment in the Oak Grove cemetery. Only one son, John McCarron, of 1441 Bald Eagle avenue, survives.
________________________________________________
NOTE: I transcribed and posted this obituary in the hope that it will be useful to others. However, I have no additional information on the surnames appearing therein.

Irish Phillips in 1795

Robert Phillips — 11 Nov 2003 2:08:39 GMT

I am searching for records of Irish arriving in the US in 1795. So far I have found none. My gg grandfather received his citizenship in 1808 in Carlisle, PA. He was 9 years old in 1795 when he arrived from Ireland. I do not know where he arrived or with whom he came. I was hoping to find a ship's passenger list that might give me a lead, but I have not found any for 1795. Surely there must have been some Irish who arrived in 1795?

Thanks for any help.
Bob Phillips

LEESON, CORBETT & THOMPSON

Blanche Liddell — 22 May 2005 7:40:57 GMT

These people were in Erie PA area by 1840. John LEESON married Mary CORBETT at some point. They had a son Thomas J that was born in Erie County PA in 1840 according to his military papers. And he married a Mary THOMPSON daughter of William THOMPSON and they all came from Cork Ireland. We think they came into Canada but no proof of that yet. Would like to find a marriage for John & Mary and also proof of naturalization. Any help most appreciated.

Kennedy/Daly in Altoona

Peggy Green — 22 May 2005 7:43:01 GMT

James and Ann Daly Kennedy (according to family tradition)
came to America in 1851 from Co. Westmeath Ireland,landed
in Philadelphia, settled in Altoona, were in Northfield Minn.
by the 1860 census. Cannot find them on any ships, the court house burned down. A schetchy record that a James
Kennedy was naturalized in Boone Co .Children Anne, m Patrick Gilligan, Bridget stayed in PA and died there. Thomas John, Michael Patrick,Rose Ann all born in Ireland, James,
Mary and Catherine born in or near Altoona. John returned
to PA following Civil War. Any information appreciated.

Hannah (Honora, Hannorah, Nora) O'Donnell Boyle m.Charles

janepetrovato — 22 May 2005 7:45:54 GMT

Looking for information on great-great grandmother Hannah
born app.1825 in Ireland (probably Donegal) married Charles Boyle-born app.1815-Ireland. He immigrated with brother Hugh in 1847 while she and new-born Bridget stayed behind.
They are all listed on the 1850 Carbon county census, along with Owen & James O'Donnell (her brothers?) in the same house, seemingly owned by Dr.& Mrs.McConnelogue.
Need information on her parents/sibs/immigration data/death date/burial. They should be buried in St.Joe's-Summit Hill but can't find them.

Winifred Bower

janepetrovato — 22 May 2005 7:47:51 GMT

Looking for information on my great-grandmother, born app.1850 in Ireland, emigrated before 1879, when she married John McHugh (from Ireland) in Pa. Looking for parents/sibs/immigration data/death date-between 1910-1920 and burial site, which should be in Luzerne county, since husband is listed on 1900 census as Supervisor of Luzerne county.

Patrick Conahan + Sarah Boyle Phillips

janepetrovato — 22 May 2005 7:48:30 GMT

Looking for information on my step-great-grandfather who was born in Ireland (Donegal, I think) and married my widowed great-grandmother,(born in Pa.) who had 5 kids. They produced 3 more. He is shown on 1900 census as Supervisor of Luzerne County. He doesn't appear on the 1910 Miracode, so presumably died in the interim. Believe she died app.1920 but can't find there gravesites. Would like to find his parents/sibs/immigration data.

SULLIVAN IN ALTOONA GAYSPORT

blackfoot994 — 4 Feb 2005 12:39:06 GMT

PLEASE HELP!! Looking for relatives in Altoona Pa Blair Co. Genevieve Craig Sullivan,married William Sullivan, daughter Genevieve Sullivan married Albert Moser--- Need info. Thank you Deb