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Re: Sullivan, McDonough of Toureen, Carraroe, Galway to US - ME, MA, NY

trigin — 2009-11-10 06:18:05Z

Hi there, cousin! ;) I'm in contact with Pat Cloonan here in the states. I'm sending you an email. Thank you for contacting me.

Re: Still Looking - Aiwee, Rosmuc

daveriley1 — 2009-11-10 00:30:37Z

Jim,

Many thanks for your help. Yes that is the Ailwee I have been looking for. It is a locally named area within the townland of Kilbrickan on the Rosmuc peninsula.

That 1840 map of yours sounds quite interesting.

Dave Riley
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
USA
daveriley1@aol.com

Re: Still Looking - Aiwee, Rosmuc

BOSCMASON — 2009-11-10 00:24:46Z

AILLEWEE

SOUTH OF KILBRACKAN IN KILCUMMIN PARISH, RIGHT
ON THE WATER

FOUND IT ON A 1840 MAP OF GALWAY.

IS THIS YOURS?

JIM

JORDAN

QU5289 — 2009-11-09 19:42:03Z

All my ancestors were from Mayo Ireland.I can't seem to get any leads. PETER JORDAN was born in 1804. ANDREW was born 1824 and Married Katherine Goetz in Ireland (Mayo?)
They both came to US in mid 1800's I don't know if they are related but they settled (and farmed) in South Dakota only about 40 miles from each other. Anyhelp or suggestions
would be VERY appreciated.

Re: Sullivan, McDonough of Toureen, Carraroe, Galway to US - ME, MA, NY

bernadette17139 — 2009-11-09 09:53:00Z

my grandparents wer peggy sullivan and colman cloonan county Galway neither of them are alive today my mother is agnes cloonan born in 1938 my father is micheal larkin we are living in England.

Re: Kennedy in Galway

shirleyk58 — 2009-11-08 21:53:13Z

hi, ive just been reading tis message of yours again,its tthe mahe name martin kennedy you have here, you sat its possible that the martin in the photo you have could be a son/grandson of my martin born 1847, my martin married in 1895 halifax yorkshire,he was 18yrs older than his wife, im thinking matbe martin was married in ireland bafore he married ann higgins, its just a thought, means more research, sk

flanagan,burke,lynch

paydaybpt1 — 2009-11-08 14:57:58Z

looking for patrick flanagan son of michael and margaret burke flanagan
married bridget lynch daughter of terrance lynch
moved to usa from ireland about 1886 they had 6 children
michael born in ireland
patrick and john born in wheeling west virginia
mary thomas margaret born in bellaire ohio
mary and michael later moved to buffalo new york
any info contact me at paydaybpt@aim.com or face book

Re: Gortnahorna

sealdog11 — 2009-11-06 23:45:27Z

ttmacan,
I'm interestd in these photos of the gortnahorna ruins and any other info on the sealy's of ireland. My gggreat grandfather Robert Sealy arrived in New Brunswick between 1837 and 1842 with his wife and Sons Robert and Richard and daughter Mary. They were all born in the County of Cork. Finding out more about my family makes me excited.

Re: SARAH AND ANNE LEONARD

sleonard651 — 2009-11-06 22:19:28Z

I know this is an old post but my gg aunt was Bridget Leonard who was born in 1835 in Gurrane, Galway, Ireland
she came with her parents Patrick and Mary Leonard in
1842 and settled in Marlborok Monmouth County, NJ but may have spentthe early years in New York City. She had a sister Anne and she married Thomas Conway and then a Costello. Any interest.

Re: Old Graveyard, Oranmore, Village, County Galway, Ireland (DATA ONLY- Do not reply with request for lookup)

kelleyphx — 2009-11-06 03:09:56Z

For visitors: the old graveyard is actually across the street from the church behind the gas station. The attendant has the key.

Re: Manion/Mannion

philmanion — 2009-11-05 19:00:54Z

hi my name is phillip manion i was born in 1968 and my perents were born in liverpool in the 1920's i never knew my grand perents but i know our family name comes from the isle of man and before that ireland there is also the family name of kinrade on the I-O-M .

hope this helps

Re: Callanan McHugh - Woodford- Headford- Loughrea

mickey19991 — 2009-11-05 15:56:22Z

Hi

Well no i have no information. My great Grand father Michael Callanan was from Woodford. Our family knows he had a brother who was a blacksmith in Woodford so its very highly likely he is my Great grandfathers brother. Michael lived in Galway Road Loughrea after coming back from the US. What became of Martin?

Mike

Re: Moylan

mariamulvihill — 2009-11-05 10:13:56Z

Yes, that's my family. I hadn't seen this actually, thanks so much for pointing it out!

Re: Moylan

Gerlish — 2009-11-04 22:38:35Z

Maria, Is your Great uncle recorded on 1911 Census at Barnaderg aged 3 Months Link below http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002460311/

Re: Moylan

mariamulvihill — 2009-11-04 10:02:31Z

I think the dates for this are a bit too early to be part of my family line but it's worth a try. Do you know approximately what year she married John Burns? Also, what were the names of their children?

My great-uncle was John Burns, but is still alive (although he's coming up to 100 years old now).

Re: Morgan and Conneely names from Carrantubber, Glennamaddy, Galway County

psexton141 — 2009-11-03 21:39:56Z

I have Conneely & Duane & Keveney relatives from Patch Glennamaddy Galway. I do not have that info in front of me now, but will send in a few days.

Re: Mrs. Joseph O'Reilly, neice of Archbishop McEvilly

lunamother — 2009-11-02 12:49:20Z

Hello, I just found this old posting concerning the death of a woman, Mrs. Reilly in 1899, nee O'Toole, who was a neice of Dr. McEvilly. I'm wondering if you're related to someone from Archbishop McEvilly's family. I ask because I am searching for my Great Grandmother, who was said to have been related to a Catholic Bishop who was alive when she lived in Ireland; she left in 1876...we know almost nothing about her, but Tuam figures in her family legend...two Archbishops spring to mind in connection with Tuam, John MacHale, and John McEvilly. My Great Grandmother was probably born in Co. Mayo or Co. Galway ca 1838-1848...she was born Bridget McCabe, and married Martin Mulroe/Munroe in 1863 in the RC Church in Donaghpatrick, Galway; we found a Baptismal record for her third Child who was Baptized in Tuam in 1871; a couple named Malia were his Godparents. Bridget McCabe is said to have been an orphan who was raised by her relatives, presumably in Co. Galway. Anything more you might now about the Archbishop McEvilly's siblings and family would be greatly appreciated. I've tried searching online. I know this is a longshot, but I'm grasping at straws right now. Take care now,
Sheila...lunamother@gmail.com (prefer emails)

Re: Callagy

HoranR — 2009-11-02 12:09:30Z

John,
I have recently discovered that Michael Anthony Callagy was a cousin of my Grandfather James Patrick Horan. His father was Timothy Horan married to Annie Callagy, her father was Patrick and her mother Mary Donohoe from Kilimor, Co. Galway. I have been trying to find Timothy's birthplace. His father was Thomas Horan married to a Delia or Bridget Madden. I found 2 Thomas Horan's in the 1856 Griffiths Valuation. One from Garryad & Garryduff and the other from Treananearla. Both of which are close by. I am sure we are connected. I realize that your's was a post from 2000 and I am in hopes that you will reply.

Kenneth Gorman

pjraczynski — 2009-10-17 17:39:28Z

I looking for anyone who might be able to help me I;m looking for a Helen (Raczynski) who married a Kenneth Gorman from Albeny N.Y in the 1940.s Kenneth was Station w/the Army/Air corps.Helen Left N.Y Feb 15, 1922 to join kenneth in Southamton England. The ship's name is General Alexander M. Patch. How would I get More Information on this?????? Thank you all in advance for any and all replies.. P.J

Sarah Reaney/Bartley McDonagh Bealadangan Galway

kroghm — 2009-10-17 23:20:18Z

In 1962, my grandmother Mary (Walsh) Norton received a letter from Sarah (Reaney) McDonagh about the death of my grandmother's sister, Bridget (Walsh) Reaney.

The Walsh family was from Camus Eighter. Bartley Walsh married Mary Lee from Snabo. Walsh descendants still live there.

Sarah (Reaney) McDonagh says she has four little girls, Mary, Kate, Bridget, and Abby that may have been born in the late 1950's to early 1960s.

I would really like to get in contact with these relatives andl earn more about my grandmother's brothers and sisters.

Thanks, Kroghm

BALLINASLOE, CO.GALWAY - JAMES MILLETT (B: 1836)

reginabarber — 2009-10-19 23:24:23Z

SON OF JOHN MILLETT (cloth weaver) AND ELLEN GOODE,

DID FIND A JAMES MILLETT (B:1836) ON 1861 CENSUS (ENGLAND)WITH THE

'HER MAJESTY'S 2/25TH REGIMENT, THE KINGS OWN BORDERERS', with a wife called CATHERINE? - CAN ANYONE HELP FIND THIS MAN IN TOWN OF BALLINASLOE (was Catherine Irish and from the same town?)

WAS JAMES IRISH? - he was based 1874, 1875, 1876 in DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE,UNITED KINGDOM, and after in 1877, 1879 and 1882 in BALLINASLOE. CAN ANYONE FIND HIS BIRTH RECORD TO TELL ME IF HE WAS INDEED IRISH? - LIVED IN 30 DUNLO ST IN THE 1870'S AND IN DEEPARK, AND 2nd WIFE MARY JANE (neeOWEN) MILLETT DIED 1885 IN BRACKENARGH, BALLINASLOE. THANKS, REGINA

Re: Tiernay

tiernay — 2009-10-23 00:43:21Z

I have tiernay relatives with barracliff as a middle name

Re: Kennedy in Galway

cfh95 — 2009-10-23 02:30:52Z

The Martin mentioned in the photo was NOT born in 1847, The photo was taken in 1986 and the Martin in that photo looks to be about 60 years old, it is possible that this martin is the son or maybe the grandson of Martin of 1847 but I can't be certain. I do know that Martin was a favorite name in that branch of the family, my cousin Joe's middle name is also Martin.

Julia Mannion

kshackett122 — 2009-10-29 01:20:12Z

I am looking for information on my gg grandmother, Julia Mannion, born 1830 in Galway, married Michael Egan around 1856-7 and lived in Aggard Beg (Greenhouse), Craughwell, Galway, where she gave birth to her children: Mary, John, Martin, Honoria, Julia (died), Julia, Patrick, Michael, and Margaret. Her husband died in 1891, and she came to the U.S. in 1895 to join her children, who had emigrated before her. Julia died in 1906 in New Jersey, U.S.

Re: i am a mannion

kshackett122 — 2009-10-29 01:06:01Z

I am looking for my gg grandmother, Julia Mannion, who married Michael Egan approx. 1856-1857. Julia was born 1830, emigrated to the U.S. in 1895. She had all of her children in Aggard Beg (Greenhouse), Craughwell, Galway.

I have been to Ireland and have birth certificates and parish records for all of her children. Her husband died in Ireland, at which point Julia came to the U.S.

I know nothing of Julia's siblings or parents.

Kevin James Hackett

Re: James Mannion b. c1877

kshackett122 — 2009-10-29 00:48:02Z

Hello,

My great great grandmother was Julia Mannion, who while married to Michael Egan, resided in Aggard Beg (Greenhouse), Craughwell, Galway. I know nothing of Julia Mannion's family before marrying Michael Egan.

I do not know if there would be any connection to your James with parents John and Julia, but there are many Julia's descending on our side.

Kevin James Hackett

Re: Irish ancestors

katspj — 2009-10-19 16:11:13Z

the name MILIA are in uk census for 1851.they are from ireland do not know where , by the time they arrived here in scotland they're name changed MEALYEA from 1881. can be found in scotlandspeople.org MILIA changed to MELIA changed to MEALYEA so all 3 name are relevant the name king are from armagh ireland the name starrs come from tyrone in ireland hagan-armagh. barrett- belfast

Margaret Bilton / Galway -Horgan

H_Horgan — 2009-10-28 00:40:02Z

Margaret Bilton married Wm Horgan in Ballinasloe, Galway in 1905. They had three sons, John , Andrew, Michael.Wm and Margaret lived in Dublin for many years in later life. Any info re this family appreciated. Would like contact from any descendents.
Heather Horgan
Canada

Re: JONES FAMILY OF CLIFDEN

jen44gen — 2009-10-20 16:42:36Z

Hi Patrick

Yes, I know about the 1911 Census of Ireland online. It is much appreciated!! Unfortunately I cannot read the number of children born to the marriage and the number still alive on the census page.

The names of the Jones children known to me -

Thomas James 1864 - 1913.
William Arthur 1865.
Robert Henry 1867.
Anne Frances 1869.
John Wesley 1871.
Edward Isaac 1873 - 1910.
Emily Elizabeth 1874 - 1965. Married Rev James Gibson.
Clara Matilda 1878 - 1942. Married Rev. Wm Thos Cairns.
Edith Sara 1879 - died S Africa. Married Rev.Walter Ludlow.

My connection is through Rev. James Gibson and Emily Elizabeth.

Jenny

JONES FAMILY OF CLIFDEN

jen44gen — 2009-10-14 17:29:19Z

Seeking information about the descendants of John Wesley Jones (b.Co Westmeath 1833 - d.Clifden 1910) and his wife Sara Jane Lynham (b. Co Tipperary 1843 - d. Youghal Cork 1913). JW Jones was a watchmaker and had a general store in Clifden. There were. I believe, five sons and four daughters born between 1864 - 1879. Would appreciate any information about this family.

Re: Power family

GazetteWriter — 2009-10-16 15:25:15Z

I have new information.

Joseph Power was born abt 1886 in County Galway per the 1911 Irish Census. At the time of my grandfather Thomas's birth, the family lived in Cloncoe, Woodford Parish, Galway. My grandfather's local christening certificate (dated 1910) shows his sponsors were Patrick Power and Mary E. Power.

I've found a family on OneWorldTree which is possibly related... a Patrick Joseph Power, son of John Power, living in the same parish and county. My grandfather's older brother was named John, and my grandfather's middle name was Patrick (which isn't saying much, I know, as these are popular names... but names do tend to repeat in families, so maybe I'm onto something). Are you related to this family?

Thanks,
KPV

Re: Power family

GazetteWriter — 2009-10-19 00:29:22Z

Joseph's parents were Kieran Power and Elizabeth McDermott, so we are distant cousins. I found this out today via the Register of Baptisms in Woodford/Looscaune Parish, transcribed by Jane Rock Kennedy. After some study, I was able to put together a list of siblings.

Children of KIERAN POWER and ELIZABETH MCDERMOTT:

1. Elizabeth POWER, b. Dec 25 1865 (bapt. Dec 30 1865)
2. Margaret POWER, b. Mar 19 1867 (bapt. Mar 30 1867)
3. Catherine POWER, b. Dec 20 1870 (bapt. Dec 23 1870)
4. Francis POWER, b. May 3 1872 (bapt. May ?, 1872)
5. Agnes POWER, b. Nov 21 1873 (bapt. Dec 6 1873)
6. Thomas POWER, b. Mar 24 1875 (bapt. Apr 19, 1875)
7. Ellen POWER, b. Aug 24 1876 (bapt. Sep 8 1876)
8. "Kyran" POWER, b. May 22 1878 (bapt. Jun 14 1878)
9. Michael POWER, b. May 28 1880 (bapt. May 29 1880)
10. Joseph POWER, b. Apr 15, 1882 (bapt. Apr. 22, 1882)
11. Daniel POWER, b. Jul 3 1885 (bapt. Jul 11 1885)

The info for Joseph differs from what I find in the 1911 Irish Census, where his age is given as 25 (meaning he was b. abt 1886). I'm assuming that was an error made by the Census-taker or possibly even Joseph's wife. He's the only Joseph Power to be found in that parish, so he must be the one. It appears Joseph named his second son (my grandfather) after his older brother Thomas. Of course, I will pursue supporting documentation to confirm these conclusions.

A few questions for you:
1. Which of Kieran's/Elizabeth's children do you descend from?
2. Are you in Ireland? Another country?
3. Any redheaded Powers in your family? We have two here in New York.

Best,
Kathleen Powers

Re: Power family

GazetteWriter — 2009-10-20 17:14:12Z

Yes, I know -- the marriage certificate I ordered after my last post showed that my Joseph's father's name is Michael, not Kieran. Possibly we are still cousins, but if so we share ancestors at some point further back from the men we now know of. I will continue researching and see if I can find where the family lines may intersect.

KPV

Re: Parish identification in Galway

Mk4717 — 2009-10-17 05:28:06Z

Thank you for your suggestion that Bridget Varley was born in Crumlin. That seems the best match so far.

I have just recieved the birth certificate of one of her children born in England, which lists Bridget's maiden surname as Joyce. Her husband was Patrick Varley.

Bridget would have been born (ca. 1840) and married (ca. 1855-1865) before civil registration (for Catholics) so I am searching for the parish records. The location isn't listed in the Family History Library Catalog though.

James Mannion b. c1877

trish063 — 2009-10-22 15:21:40Z

Looking for the family of James Mannion b. c1877 residing in Cloonabricka, Castlefrench, Co Galway (1911 Census)
m.Catherine b. c1876. Catherine was his second wife and mother to Mary. First wife was Kate Lohan b. c1876 mother to Julia b.c1899 and Nora(h) b. c1906.
James' parents were John Mannion b.c1830 and Julia b.c1837
Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Parish identification in Galway

Gerlish — 2009-10-17 15:37:42Z

Sorry about previous messages - Joyce links the family to the Cong/Headord Area. Joyce family living at "Crumlin East" Cong 1911 Census, See link attached

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Galway/Cong...

3 Generations Grandmother Mary aged 87 a Widow, Son Martin aged 40 and a Grandaughter Mary.

In The same Area there are also 2 other Mary's aged about 10. So it is possible that their parents Patrick and John were brothers of Martin.

Re: Parish identification in Galway

Gerlish — 2009-10-17 15:24:52Z

Joyce sorts the area !

Re: Parish identification in Galway

Gerlish — 2009-10-17 15:24:50Z

Joyce sorts the area !

Re: Power family

wydie — 2009-10-18 04:51:01Z

Would you know the name of Joseph Power's father or mother,as my great grandfather Kieran Power was born about 1820,he may have had brothers and sisters that I have not been able to trace.

Re: Power family

wydie — 2009-10-20 02:15:43Z

The information I have states that all of the children from the family of Kieran and Elizabeth Power travelled to Australia and settled in either Victoria or Western Australia.

The Joseph Power in that family never married and died in Western Australia in 1943.

I am related to Elizabeth Power b 1865, she is my grandmother and married a William Lewis in Melbourne Victoria in 1892.

I am sorry but I think the Joseph Power in the 1911 Census maybe the one you are looking for.

If you are wanting to know any more about the Power Family I may be able to help.

Kind regards Kathleen Vandenhoven

Re: HYNES of Peterswell, FINERTY of Gort

brianborowski1 — 2009-10-23 03:07:44Z

Greetings,

I have a little bit of information re: an Ellen Hynes of Peterswell (circa 1860) who married to Jeremy Finnerty and produced 10 children; Catherine, Ellen, Anne, Bridget, Delia, Mary, John, Patrick, Jerome and Martin. My maternal Great Grandmother was Catherine (Kate) b 1864, d 1947 who emigrated to New Jersy, USA. Information I have on Bridget is she married to a gentleman named Cunaire, had no children and died in 1932. Not sure if there's a connection.

Re: JONES FAMILY OF CLIFDEN

fairgreenblues — 2009-10-23 22:29:44Z

Hi Jenny
Have you managed to track down any of the Familys
Like Clara Matilda or Emily Elizabeths from thier marriages to the gentlemen you mentioned.

I managed to find the two ladies in 1911 (mentioned above) but may be you already have these.

if not pleases email me pmcdonnell@live.co.uk

Re: JONES FAMILY OF CLIFDEN

fairgreenblues — 2009-10-18 22:22:40Z

Hi Jen
May be you already know this information as the irish 1911 census is available online .
but on the 1911 census for Clifden i Found.

Residents of house number 62 in Market Street (Clifden Galway)

Jones-Sara Jane Age 67 Widow,Religion Methodist,Retired Merchant,Born Co Tipparary.

Jones-John Wesley age 39 son,Methodist,(no rank or profession)born Galway.

Jones-Edith Sarah age 31 Daughter,Methodist (no rank or Profession) born Galway.

you didnt give any names for any of the Children of john Wesley Jones or Sara Jane Lynam that may be of help.

Regards Patrick

Re: McDonaghs of Carraroe, Galway

maryfsandy — 2009-11-01 03:05:52Z

Please note change of email address
Re: McDonaghs of Carraroe, Galway
sandy03_1 (View posts) Posted: 11 Feb 2007 2:57AM

Classification: Query
Surnames: McDonough, McDonagh,Lee,Mullen, O'Malley,OToole
There is a connection between our McDonough families.
Your Bridget McDonough(1881-1948) that married Pat Mullen (1883-1992) was the sister of my grandmother, Mary McDonough (1874-1936).
Bridget McDonough(1881-1948) and Mary McDonough (1874-1936)were the daughters of Martin McDonough(1852-Bef.1901 Tiernee)and Barbara Toole(1853-Abt 1902 Pullimurin) These are two of seven siblings I have listed
My grandmother, Mary McDonough (1874-1936, Tiernee),married Bartholomew McDonagh(1878-1912)from Rinn, Carraroe.
I have more information to share.
Mary

Re: Patrick Fahey and Julia Rafferty.

NeilRJohns — 2009-10-14 01:35:56Z

what part of Galway i dont know.

thanks for your reply
Neil Johns

Re: Shaughnessey from Galway, Ireland

Cheri_Roemer — 2009-10-19 08:19:00Z

I haven't been able to confirm where in Galway he was born. I am trying to get his death certificate from Kansas. Hopefully that will have more information.

Re: McCann/O'Donoghue(Donohue)/Mullen from Lettermore/Lettermullen

thekid186 — 2009-10-26 16:11:43Z

Hi Sarah,

Sorry I haven't replied sooner. I've been on so many boards recently, I can't keep up!

I would love some help! I know we have cousins, Peter and Patrick Donoghue who still live on the Maumeen pier and their neighbor is a Mullen cousin who lives in the house that my gggrandfather Jack was born in. (Actually, they use it as a shed).

Most of the info I have is from other family members and what they collected, but of course, it's not verified and I'm not really sure where to look for obits in Ireland for the erarly 1900's.

Any help you can give me to point me in the right direction or a helpful online source would be wonderful!

I have a Barbara McCANN who was born in 1816 and died in 1901 married to a Patrick DONOHUE (O'Donoghue) who was born in 1811 Maumeen, Lettermore and also died in 1901.

I really don't know where to look to confirm these dates. What i do notice is the name change to O'Donoghue, which i am assuming is something I have to confirm as well. All of the following children have used the O'Donoghue surname.

They had the following children: John, Michael, Thomas, Bridget, Mary, Patrick, and Peter.

John was born in 1853 in Maumeen and died in 1912. He married a Mary Mullen, daughter of Patrick Mullen and Bridget (don't know last name).

John had the following children: Michael, Patrick, John, Coleman, Thomas, Bridget, Mary, Margaret, Anne and Winnie.

Patrick, John's brother, was born in June 5 1856 in Maumeen and died April 3, 1943 in Minnesota. He married Anna Welch who was born November 1, 1865 in Maumeen and died January 8, 1943 in Minnesota. They had a son named Patrick.

I do not have any info on Michael; Thomas was born in 1847 and died in 1917 and married a Bridget Higgins; Bridget was born in 1848 and married a FAHERTY; Mary born in 1851 married Patrick COONEY; Peter born 1961 married a Mary HERNON.

SUMMERVILLE/SOMMERVILLE/HOLLERAN GALWAY

renedrag — 2009-10-25 01:23:06Z

I am looking for info on a John Summerville or Sommerville who married Honor Holleran between 1840-1870 in Galway possibly Clonbur. I know they had 2 sons Martin and Patrick who in the late 1800s moved to County Durham in England and i think they had more children possibly Catherine, honor, Thomas and more children but not 100% on this. I know Patrick married Catherine Mannion in 1900 in Clonbur and i know that Martin and Patrick were both born in Clonbur but any info what so ever on that family would be really appreciated, thank you. My email is renedrag@hotmail.com

Re: Kennedy in Galway

shirleyk58 — 2009-10-23 23:05:12Z

hi, thankyou for your message,yes i would imagine certain nkames do run through generations of some familys, you never no info on my martins family,except a little of martin,so dont know martins fathers name,but i would guess martin, thankyou sk

Re: Kennedy in Galway

shirleyk58 — 2009-10-23 00:46:03Z

hi the photo you speak of in your message of 2004,was the martin kennedy born 1847,this info would help me a lot,thankyou sk