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Re: Timmon, Newton

strathmor — 2009-11-09 11:38:03Z

Hi just wondering your mail address is still active ? as I have a query about Newton.

Francis Sweeney/Sweeny born in Leitrim in 1851

frankmcgurrin — 2009-11-05 21:21:04Z

Looking for any information on Francis Sweeney who, according to his RIC record, was born in Leitrim in 1851. He married Rose Ann Campbell in Letterkenny, Donegal on 11 Nov 1886. On his marriage certificate his father's name is given as Myles Sweeney and he is described as a 'Farmer'. Not stated to be deceased so therefore considered to be alive at the time of son's wedding. On the marriage certificate Francis's surname was spelled 'Sweeny' but his father's was spelled 'Sweeney'. Francis was my maternal great grandfather. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Frank

Re: Information on Matthew Green

gelin5 — 2009-11-05 18:14:15Z

I too have an interest in the name Matthew GREEN, born in Leitrim Ireland. My gg-grandfather, Matthew GREEN was born in Fenagh Parish, Leitrim in about 1807. He joined the British Army and these facts were found from army records. He died young, at the age of about 33 in Canada, while on active service, but it was not in warfare. It looks like he just left one child, my g-grandfather, Matthew Francis GREEN, born 1833 in Antigua, where Matthew senior was serving at the time. His wife, Mary, seems to have died before him.

Since it seems that there were not so many GREENs in Leitrim at that time, it seems likely that any Matthew GREEN from Leitrim was related to other Matthew GREENs from Leitrim. I would like to make contact with anyone else who is interested in the name GREEN in Leitrim in the early 1800's & 1700's.

Chris Green
gelin5 "at" yahoo "dot" com

Re: Patrick O'Neil born 1867 in Leitrim

johnroscommon — 2009-11-05 10:14:37Z

The LDS British Isles set of 16 CDs list the following birth
ONEIL, Patrick Birth. Gender. Male. Birth Date: 6 Oct 1867.
Civil Birth registered of page 259 in Rowan Registrar’s District, Leitrim, Ireland.
Collection: Civil Registration, Father: Thomas ONEIL, Mother: Catherine ERWIN
Source: FHL Film 101157.
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1901 and 1911 Census records list the family in Drumcatton/Drumcatton townland.
1901 census http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/1901census/
Patrick 32, Bridget 33, Mary Anne 2
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1911 census
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Leitrim/Fen...
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Drumcattan townland is in Fenagh Civil parish, Fenagh Catholic parish, Rowan Registrar’s District.
For map of Fenagh Civil and Catholic parish visit http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/fenagh.html In this case both Civil and catholic parishes share the same boundaries.
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For a map of Leitrim Catholic parishes visit http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/let_rcpar.html
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For more County Leitrim maps examine the “Resource County Leitrim” CD at your local library.
Change of occupiers of land in Drumcattan townland from 1857 to 1920 - LDS film 846372.
1857 Griffith’s Valuation of Drumcattan townland - LDS film 844986 Item 3.
1833 Tithe Applotment Drumcattan townland - DS film 256611.
To check film numbers visit www.familysearch.org then library catalogue then film number search.
Fenagh Catholic Parochial records on LDS Film number 1279223.
Baptisms: 1825-1829, 1843-1849, 1852-1883.
Marriages: 1825-1899
Burials: 1825-1895

John
www.roscommon.info

Patrick O'Neil born 1867 in Leitrim

sbaxter0927 — 2009-11-05 05:46:25Z

Hello,

Looking for any information/leads for Patrick O'Neil born 06 OCt 1867 in Rowan, Leitrim, Ireland.
His parents were Thomas O'Neil and Catherine Erwin (or Irwin)
His other brother and sisters went to America. (Lowell, MA)

He was living in the 1930's.

Did he get married?
Did he have any children?

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: George John Beattie West

marajaco1 — 2009-10-31 22:34:36Z

Ellen, I will Appreciate if you can contact me. Doing research on West family. you are born 10.06.1977. Father GJB West 28.12.1948 Grandfather Cairncross Nesbitt West Landsurveyor 05.08.1920. His father GJB West aka Dick b 15.06.1895. His father Cairncross Nesbitt West aka Cary b 09.05.1865. (My mother was his youngest halfsister, child no 19) His father GJB West b 15.06.1827. My email marajaco@cybersmart.co.za. 0442723137 Cell 0848792484. Please send your email adress I do have lots of information and photos I took in Ireland and France. Also photo of GJB and his second wife. Jaco Coetzee Oudtshoorn.

Re: Memories of Ballinamore - Fifty years ago

patriciasherrard12 — 2009-10-31 18:14:41Z

i am trying to contact a josie cryan memtioned in your memories of ballinamore. his dad was bartholomew(batty)cryan.. my grandfather was batty cryan, about 20 years older than your dad, but i thought they might be related. he was from same area. dad name was patrick, a school master.anything, God bless

ROSE ANN MULVANUAGHTY

Willow7292 — 2009-10-27 00:32:36Z

ROSE ANN MULVANUAGHTY, was my Great Grandmother too
My Grandmother was Rose Ella Bruhl she was born on May 31, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pa. Her father name was Louis Robert Bruhl he was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
If I can be any help at all to you please tell me.
Dottie

Re: McLaughlin and Magauran (McGovern)

angelailievski1 — 2009-10-25 16:29:52Z

many thanks for reply ... i am daughter of winifred (una) gillic (nee mcgarry) daughter of rose mcgarry (nee msgauran) of belfast originally and latterly of longford, co. longford. Is james kelly the journalist/writer? if so my mother (still going strong at 88!) always spoke very highly of him ... we are currently both living in bournemouth on the south coast, most of my uncles on this side have passed away but my aunts norah and meena are still with us ... as mum is not in good health i have been trying to research family as this topic is of great interest to her (and me!) will follow up suggested link and would love to hear from you with any more info ... maybe if jim kelly is still around they could speak by phone sometime? my e mail is angela_ilievski_1@hotmail.com

again so many thanks for contact

best wishes

angela

Re: Fox and Dolan Coragh,Corraleehan,Corlough, Tullyvella, Cavan

margaretb14 — 2009-10-25 12:55:44Z

Many thanks for the references John.
Will try library tomorrow - I expect I will have to order it (I am in the UK)
M

Re: Fox and Dolan Coragh,Corraleehan,Corlough, Tullyvella, Cavan

johnroscommon — 2009-10-25 11:30:50Z

LDS films 926129 & 979703 contain some parochial records for both Drumreilly Lower and Drumreilly Upper Catholic parishes. Check http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.a... for details.
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For location of the townlands you list visit http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/LR_maps.html
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For Catholic Parish maps and LDS film numbers for Tithe Applotment (1833), Griffiths Valuation (1856) and change of occupiers of land from c1856 to 1920, check your local library for the Resource County Leitrim CD.
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Unless you are very rich I suggest you don’t pay for Irish research until you know how the system works.

John
www.roscommon.info

Fox and Dolan Coragh,Corraleehan,Corlough, Tullyvella, Cavan

margaretb14 — 2009-10-25 10:05:27Z

Hi, I am searching for information on my grandparents (Michael Fox -c1880 & Margaret Dolan c1897) and great grandparents (Michael Fox c1849 & Susan? c 1846) and Peter Frances Dolan c1848 and Anne?c1851).
I have found the 1901 & 1911 census for fox's in coragh and 1911 dolans - seeking information on the dates, surnames of females and any other information?
Has anyone access to the records for St Bridgets Corraleenhan or St Patricks Corlough?

Re: CRYAN FAMILY Leitrim - John Cryan married Mary Murray

pkriesl — 2009-10-25 03:48:18Z

Thank you for your reply Patricia. The variation in the spelling of the Cryan name does not make my search any easier either.

Re: CRYAN FAMILY Leitrim - John Cryan married Mary Murray

patriciasherrard12 — 2009-10-25 01:45:12Z

there are not a lot of cryan family in leitrim. i thought my cryan was from sligo. going through the griffith val. i see a patrick cryan town of carrich on shannon main st. and a james mcgowan same town leitrim road. my 2 g.grandfathers are patrick cryan and james mcgowan. bartholomew cryan married mary mcgowan, in england, in 1886. then came to usa. so maybe they are from leitrim, don't know. if in your research you come across anything, love to hear from you. they were from kiltoghert, the only cryans i saw in leitrim. thanks and God bless

Re: McLaughlin and Magauran (McGovern)

gtierney82 — 2009-10-24 14:21:28Z

Hi,

My name is Gareth Tierney and my Grandfathers name is James Kelly. We still live in Belfast. I think I am somehow related to you in a very distant way! I think that your grandmother was my grandfathers Auntie. He lived in the same house in Belfast as your grandmother for a time. I found this link very useful - http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/St__...

You should also check out www.ellisisland.org for information on your grandmothers sister and brother - Fred Magauran and also Lucy or Lucie Magauran (She went twice on the boat. She must have come back to Belfast before leaving again)

What is your name and where do you live?

Gareth Tierney
gtierney82@hotmail.com

P.s Sorry this was a rushed message. I am heading out somewhere! lol

Re: Drumshanbo Look Up

kmarch2 — 2009-10-23 19:19:03Z

Thank you so much. I would not have thought to spell Felix as Philix.

I appreciate your assistance.

Kathleen

Re: Drumshanbo Look Up

kaymcnulty1 — 2009-10-23 19:01:29Z

Marriage of Philix Gallogly and Ellen Reilly
1869 Vol.3 Page 261 District: Mohill, Co Leitrim

You can see this, and other Gallogly's by looking at:
http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/#=0

Read how to order a cert:
www.groireland.ie

Best of luck

Drumshanbo Look Up

kmarch2 — 2009-10-20 23:39:13Z

I am trying to get the marriage certificate for Felix Gallogly and Ellen Reilly who were married, I beleive,in St.Patrick's church 1868-1870. Any assistance would be appreciated. Also, any info about any Galloglys found.

Thank you,

Kathleen

Re: The Hunt's of Mohill

DBHUNT — 2009-10-05 00:55:45Z

There are several Hunt family groups in Ireland. Yours may be from the Hunt's of Limerick. The Hunt's of Leitrim arrived there in 1720 and stared to leave in about 1820. But some stayed until 1950.

Re:Greenan births in Mohill

dideyjohn — 2009-10-19 15:08:25Z

YOu posted a message sowing a Janes GReenan and Bridget Reilly wth a date of 1874. I had a relative James GReenan born of these two people but he was born in 1869. Do you have any records which show a James Greenan or Green born of James Greenan and Bridget Reilly?

Drumshambo - look-up

kevin_shivnen — 2009-09-30 02:28:36Z

seeking information on marriage of Peter Tiernan to
Ann McRann - married around 1859 or 1859. Ann McRann
family was from Blackrock, Country Leitrim, can assumed
they were married in the Catholic Church in Drumshambo. Went thru the LDS film for this are and couldn't read the writing. No listing in the BRS site either
Possibly someone in the are at their convenience
could find out who Peter Tiernan's parents if listed
on the church registry. I do know Ann's parents names.

Many thanks - God Bless

Re: Any Greenans in Fenagh

johnroscommon — 2009-10-20 08:53:14Z

Rowan is the name of a Registrar's District in County Leitrim (registration of Civil birth, deaths and marriages).

For a map showing district boundaries and names of townlands in Rowan Registrar's Districk see the Resource County Leitrim CD at your local library.

The LDS films for the Rowan entries you mention are photos of the actual register, they list page number in the register, the birth townland and father's occupation.

John
www.roscommon,info

Re: Guihen or Wynne (Kilronan Parish)

johnroscommon — 2009-10-17 00:35:24Z

According to one source, Kilronan parish in ancient times was in County Leitrim.
Now Kilronan Civil parish and Kilronan Catholic parishes share the same boundaries. Both are in County Roscommon.
Most townland are in Keadue Registrar’s District. A few townlands are in Ballyforan Registrar’s District.
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For the 1901 Census of Country Roscommon and County Leitrim,
visit http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/1901census/
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The Catholic parochial records for Kilronan Catholic parish are on LDS film
Keadue, Arigna & Ballyfarnan 1824 - 1984 film 1279224 items 7-12.

The LDS British Isles Vital Records set of 16 CDs may list a brother of your Ann.
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EARLY, John, Birth Date: 19 May 1872 Birth registered in Keadue Registrar’s District, Roscommon, Ireland. Collection: Civil Registration
Father: Patrick Early, Mother: Mary Guihen, Source: FHL Film 255859.
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The LDS film will show townland where born and occupation of father.
Check your local library for the “Resource County Roscommon 2009 CD” for the 1852 Griffith’s Valuation of Kilronan Civil parish, or look at pages 77 - 103 of LDS film number 844992 (1852).
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The 1833 Tithe Applotment records for Kilronan civil parish are on LDS film 256652 (1833) and also on National Library Ireland (NLI) film 87 - 25/1.
LDS films and the NLI film are available worldwide at major public libraries. LDS films are available worldwide at family history centres.
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For a map of Kilronan Civil parish visit http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/kilronan_cp.html
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Suggest you search the the Leitrim-Roscommon website. One post that may be of interest:
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=3930&am...

Unless you are very rich, I suggest you don’t pay for Irish research until you understand how the system operates.
John,
www.roscommon.info

Re: Hugh Fox from County Leitrim - Married Ellen Smith

johnroscommon — 2009-10-11 22:47:40Z

Happy to help.

Suggest you check your library for the “Resource County Leitrim CD”. It includes:
A townland index with 23 entries for each of the 1650 townlands, includes District Electoral Division (DED) – required to search the 1911 Census now on line (free.
Barony, Poor Law Union and Registrar’s District maps.
Notes on Ordnance Survey maps.
Maps showing the location of the 18 Civil parishes.
Maps showing the townland locations in each Civil parish.
Maps showing the location of the 24 Catholic parishes.
Maps showing townland locations in each Catholic parish.
Map number of the readily available (worldwide) "Discovery Series" for each of the 1650 townlands.
A Civil parish database.
A Catholic parish database.
LDS Family History Library microfilm numbers
Notes on townland suffixes, Tithe Applotment Books and 1901 Census.
Distribution of surnames in Civil parishes at the 1901 Census.
Notes on change of land Occupiers (Continuing Valuations) 1854-1920.
Brief explanation of terms used in Irish Research
Research tips.
A total of 500 pages, 60 documents and 39 maps.

Unless you are very rich I suggest you don’t pay for Irish research until you understand how the system works.

John
www.roscommon.info

Re: Hugh Fox from County Leitrim - Married Ellen Smith

johnroscommon — 2009-10-11 01:05:47Z

There are a lot of Fox and Smith in the area.
I assume you know about Civil parishes, Catholic parishes, Poor Law Unions and Registrar’s Districts.
There are two Drumreilly Catholic parishes – Drumreilly Lower and Drumreilly Upper.
Ballinamore Registrar’s District includes the townlands in Drumreilly Lower Catholic parish
Drumreilly Lower Catholic parish (Kilmore Diocese) LDS film 926129 includes
Baptisms 1867-1880
Marriages 1867-1880
Burials 1867-1880
Another copy of baptisms on LDS film 979703 Baptisms 1861-1881
To confirm LDS film details visit http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.a...
Carrigallen Barony includes the townlands in Drumreilly Lower Catholic parish
To find the townlands in Drumreilly Lower Catholic parish visit
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/drumreilly_car.html
The townlands in Drumreilly Lower Catholic parish include the top half of the map (serials 6 and above). The townland of Aghawillin is serial 2.
To find the occupiers of land in Aghawillin townland from 1864 to 1929 check LDS film 846154
John
www.roscommon.info

Re: Hugh Fox from County Leitrim - Married Ellen Smith

johnroscommon — 2009-10-11 01:03:05Z

Re: Hugh Fox from County Leitrim - Married Ellen Smith

johnroscommon — 2009-10-09 23:18:02Z

The LDS British Isles Vital Records set of 16 CDs list the Civil birth registration of three of the children.

FOX, Maria, Birth, Gender: Female
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1868. Birth registed on page 48 of the Ballinamore Register, Leitrim, Ire
Father: Hugh FOX, Mother: Ellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 101167
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FOX, Patrick Birth, Gender: Male,
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1870, Birth registed on page 52, of the Ballinamore Register Leitrim, Ire
Father: Hugh FOX, Mother: Ellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 101202.
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FOX, James Birth, Gender: Male
Birth Date: 10 Mar 1872. Birth registed on page 47, Ballinamore RegisterLeitrim, Ire
Father: Hugh FOX, Mother: Ellen SMITH
FHL Film 255852
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If you look at the LDS film it will show the townland where born and occupation of father.
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LDS films can be viewed worldwide ay major Public Libraries and LDS Family History centres.
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Unless you are very wealthy I suggest you don’t pay for Irish research until you understand how the system operates.

John
www.roscommon.info

Re: McVinnie - Specific Origin in Ireland?

DHAWLEY — 2009-10-03 17:56:11Z

Not much help but: Andrew McVinnie's son George married Mary Casey- a Co. Clare family and moved to Rochester NY where most of the Casey's are buried in Holy Sepulchre Cem and attended Corpus Cristi Church. There is a cemetary in Pa Game lands near Warren Center for an old Little Meadows area Cath. church that has tombstones listing some locations in Ireland.

Busteed-Kiltyclogher-Leitrim County

margejean — 2009-09-15 17:53:25Z

Looking for any Busteeds in Kiltyclogher, Leitrim County.
Great grandmother was born there in 1869.

Re: McGirl/McGurl/Magirl/McGarrell

ancmike — 2009-10-16 21:45:17Z

Lyn,

I was wondering if you hand any further information about Anne Gilrain or her family. My grandfather was Patrick Gilrain from Cleighran Beg, which is right next to Cleighran More in Leitrim.

Patrick Gilrain, born Mar. 16, 1882
Father: James Gilrain
Mother: Bridget Magourty
Sisters: Anne Gilrain born 1873, Mary Gilrain born 1877

I think it is possible that she may be my grandfather's aunt.

Thanks.

Re: James Coristine (1837-1908) & Family - Biography

ancmike — 2009-10-20 19:19:38Z

Eileen,

I'm not sure if I have any infomation that would help, but I cam across an Anne Corristine, born about 1841, who married a John Gilhooly. I don't have a date for their marriage, but it is most likely before 1868 since I have a record for their daughter, Mary Gilhooly, born at that time.

I don't know where Anne Corristine was born, but I know that Mary Gilhooly and most of Mary's children were born in the area around Drumkeeran.

Let me know if this helps, or if you have any information regarding Anne Corristine.

-Mike

Re: Bohan/Duignan - 1901 Census

Duignan1969 — 2009-10-18 00:24:22Z

Hi, I am Patrick Duignan's great grandson, Patrick married Anne Bohan, 2 Oct 1890, I have been told she passed during child birth, Patrick later married Mary Anne Cavanagh 12 May 1898, do you have any information on Patrick or Anne..

Re: McGoohans and Fitzpatricks

okconor — 2009-10-13 07:12:07Z

my email is okconor@hotmail.com, Rose Fitzpatrick and Thomas McGoohan were my grandparents - Patrick McGoohan was my mothers brother. I have a bit of history of the Fitz's but no more than my Grandmothers brothers and parents

Re: SAURIN Family Name

steve_saurin — 2009-10-16 16:47:56Z

After a nine year gap, I am monitoring this!

I have lots of information on the Saurin name. Can you give me some background to your quest and who you are, and where do you fit into the SAURIN family tree. As a 'taster' my personal lineage goes back to 1500, although the family name can be traced back to the 12th century. Before laeving France in the mid 1600's the Family name was de Saurin.

I will be intrested to hear from you.
Regards
Steve Saurin

Re: McGoohans and Fitzpatricks

murphyrnjd — 2009-10-12 21:48:21Z

The was the mother of the actor. I am looking for information on this family, am related to the FitzPatricks/McNultys. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: STUART Family (1700's), Carigallen, Leitrim

n2a3n4 — 2009-09-18 01:21:33Z

I am looking for the same family mine is

I am researching this family
Samuel Stuart M Frances Stewart 1790
Mary Jane Stuart 1809? d. 1873 M. John Adams d.1866 They both D. in Coatbridge lanarkshire Scotland. Mary Jane was my GGGranmother? and came from Ireland.I have all your info off family search
Catherine Truesdale

Re: SAURIN Family Name

FionnualaGibney — 2009-10-16 17:33:27Z

Steve,

Thanks for the reply.

My origin is Ireland, the Drogheda area in Co. Louth. However, I believe the Saurin spelling is a corruption of Sougharan, also spelt Soran.

Do you have any info?

Thanks!

Re: Caleb Shera Laird and the Cavan & Leitrim Narrow Gauge Railway

price089 — 2009-10-17 14:45:57Z

I knew Caleb Laird, he was the owner of the top business (folded some years ago)in Drumshanbo, not only did the Laird family own the jam factory, on the same site they also ran a flour mill, and a wholesale food business, they also supplied the town with electricity from a water powered generator which was used to power their business.
Eventually main line electricity arrived in Drumshanbo and there was no need to use their generator.
After Caleb died the business was run for a while by his son 'Master Raymond' (i kid you not) but eventually folded.

The Laird family were held in high esteem by the locals as they were great benefactors to the town.

Re: Leitrim surname/birth/marr info #3

MikeOBeirne — 2009-09-22 03:17:38Z

Jean, any of your Beirne info from Gortletteragh Townland?
Cloone Parish and Gortletteragh RC Parish.

Thanks, Mike O'Beirne

Re: Cloone Parish, Ardagh Diocese, Leitrim - 1833 Tithes List (partial)

MikeOBeirne — 2009-09-22 02:58:51Z

Nancy, could you check Beirne in Gortlittera (prob Gortletteragh). Thanks, I appreciate your time.

Mike O'Beirne

Re: McGoohans and Fitzpatricks

JimIrvine51 — 2009-10-13 12:55:56Z

I would be interested in any info you have on the Fitzpatricks. As I said earlier I am trying to see what connection there is, if any, to my mother's family to the Fitzpatricks or to the McGoohans.

Are your McNultys from Cloone?
I can only see one family there - at Halls.

Peter McNulty married Bridget Tiernan on 6th Jul 1849 and 4 children are recorded:
Patrick 1856, Peter 1859, Bridget 1861, Catherine 1863 and Thomas 1868

Re: The Hunt's of Mohill

NicoleManarino — 2009-09-29 23:54:57Z

Hi,
I read your post and I wondered if it was possible that the Hunts that I am researching are related to the ones that you are referring to?
I have been looking for almost a year, with no luck, for the family of Thomas Hunt (from Kilkenny, Ireland) and his wife, Catherine Cox (from Leitrim, Ireland).
From the Catholic Church records in Oregon, I found out that Thomas Hunts parents were Thomas Hunt & Margaret Roche. And then Catherine Cox' parents were James Cox & Mary Kilkenny.

On a 2007 trip to Ireland I went to Kilkenny and they said there that they couldn't find any records for these people and that it was possible they meant Killkenny Townland, which is in County Galway.

Also, I know that Thomas came to America in 1845 and then to Oregon by the 1847 Wagon Train.

Anyway, I just wanted to see if you could possible shed any light on this situation for me! :)
Thanks!

Re: Mitchel

foresterbrowne — 2009-10-12 20:33:14Z

how did you get on with this research. These are my connections but I havent ironed them all out yet. My grandfather was mark william, his father was mark, they all lived at corgar

Re: Guihen or Wynne (Kilronan Parish)

cgmillerhouse — 2009-10-16 20:49:07Z

Hi, I have recently started researching my family history and I think we are from the same family. I am the grand daughter of Teresa Wynne whose was born in Arigna, County Roscommon. She moved to Edinburgh, married and had 9 children. She knew very little of the whereabouts of the older brothers, but Maggie, Teresa and Elizabeth settled in Edinburgh. I would be interested in swapping information if you are still carrying out research.

Caroline Miller

SEEKING

avotier — 2009-09-25 17:10:55Z

looking for information on the CARNEY family who once lived in MOHILL COUNTY LEITRAM around 1930 until ?They were farmers.

Re: Hugh Fox from County Leitrim - Married Ellen Smith

mtodd81 — 2009-10-11 13:53:09Z

John, thank you very much. You have just given me a lot of information I did not have. I didn't know there were 2 parishes in Drumreilly and the numbers for the LDS films is wonderful. Thank you again. You really have helped me a great deal. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Hugh Fox from County Leitrim - Married Ellen Smith

mtodd81 — 2009-10-07 17:06:31Z

My great-grandfather was Hugh Fox b Jan 1848 in Leitrim, m Ellen Smith (B Apr 1852) in 1872. They had 6 children, that I know of, Annie, Catherine, Patrick Augustus, James, Ellen, and Mary. He emmigrated to Providence, R.I. in 1884 and his son, Patrick, emmigrated to the same place in 1886. The rest of the family followed later. In the 1900 Providence, R.I. census it showed a cousin, Thomas Huren age 19, living with the family. Is anyone looking for information on any of these people?

Re: Hugh Fox from County Leitrim - Married Ellen Smith

mtodd81 — 2009-10-10 14:34:14Z

John, thank you for this information but I'm afraid this is another family. My Hugh and Ellen were married in 1872 and the first child, Annie, was born in 1873. Their Mary was born in Jun, 1884 and James was born Apr, 1877. I think they were in Drumreilly Parish but I haven't been able to prove that yet. I have sent an email to the parish preist and am hoping he will reply. I guess I should have said I think they were from the Drumreilly parish and I have a location of Aghawillin. Somehow the Huren family fists in also. As I said, I haven't been able to prove that yet. Thank you for researching this for me.

Re: McHughs Ardagh, Cloone, Drumna Leitrim

liam4_1 — 2009-10-02 06:31:53Z

My GGrandmother, Ann McHugh, daughter of Francis and Catherine, emigrated from Drumna to America (New York) in 1903 at the age of 19. The 1901 census records show Francis was 59 years old, as well as two James McHugh's, aged 64 and 72, and a John McHugh, also 64, all of Drumna/Drimna, Cloone, Leitrim. Do you know what year(s) your ancestors emigrated?

Duffy Family from Leitrim and Roscommon - Scotland and US

AD515052 — 2009-09-28 20:56:50Z

My GG Grandad was Michael Duffy from Drumshanbo in Co Roscommon (born 1831, died 1891) and my GG Granny was Annie Wynn from Drumkeeran in Co Leitrim (born 1844). They married 1863 in Roscommon. They had Mary (b1864), John (b1866), Hugh, my G Grandad (b 1868), Lizzie (b1876), Bridget (b1878) and Thomas (b1879). They came across to Scotland sometime between Bridget and Thomas' births and settled in Falkirk. My GGGGrandad was also Michael Duffy and he married Anne Burn (Byrne?)- they were also from Co Roscommon. The family had a farm (still have?) at the south of Lough Allen.

My G Grandad Hugh then married Barbara Walker and one of their children was my Grandad Michael Thomas Carlos Duffy. The Carlos is interesting - until recently we thought there was a Spanish connection however it seems that Carlos is an Irish surname so there must be a close connection given that my Grandad's got Carlos as a middle name.

As another matter of interest, it's thought that one of my G Grandad's sisters emigrated to the US - that would be Bridget Duffy, Lizzie Duffy or Mary Duffy (all of these women would have been born in Co Roscommon or Co Leitrim). Thought in the family was that it was Lizzie (Elizabeth) Duffy who emigrated - she was born in 1876 so likely left Glasgow or Liverpool in the 1890's - believe she landed in New York. Have found an Elizabeth Duffy b 1876 living in New York in the 1901 census (notes that she's been resident for 4 years)but not sure if it's 'my' Lizzie.

I know it's not much of a summary but am interested to see if it rings any bells with anyone out there. I'd love to find some connections.