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GEORGIANA FRANCES MCKAY

jocelynelizabethbaker — 4 Jan 2009 1:00:46 GMT

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Looking to find the parents of Georgiana(or Georgina) Frances McKay. She was born in 1856, married James George Hubert Fox on 31 May 1877 at Galtrim, Meath, Ireland. She died on 30th June 1879. I know her father was Rev.C Elrington McKay, but cannot find anything about her Mother. I am led to believe that her mother was the daughter of George Ogle Moore (MP for Dublin 1826-1831) Would love to know if this is correct and the names if possible.

McKown & Bellew working in General Dillin Household

idahouser — 26 Mar 2006 3:00:45 GMT

Has anyone heard of the General Dillin household in County Meath. My ggGrandfather Thomas McKown was a gardener there where he met his wife Mary Bellew. She and a sister and all 5 Bellew brothers worked in that household before immigrating to New York State in 1819. I'm interested in the location since I do not know parents of Thomas but he was born in 1778 in County Meath and married there 1 Dec 1811. Thomas & Mary had 3 sons born in County Meath. Patrick McKnow born 28 Aug 1812 and John who died young in County Meath plus James born 21 Dec 1818.

CONNELL

Kathryn Coombs — 4 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Patrick CONNELL, b.ca. 1821, County Meath, Ireland, came to Washington DC ca. 1860's Wife died in Ireland, name unknown, village unknown. Children: Margaret Ellen CONNELL, b. 1857, also two older sons (by oral tradition) Matt Jr. and Patrick. Any connections?

John Norris b 1794 of Cruicetown

JKinSD — 12 Feb 2008 4:46:11 GMT

John Norris born 1794 in Cruicetown married Ann Gaughran around 1834. They had four children: Ann, Ellen, James and Peter and came to the US in 1850/1.

Any info on John's family would be much appreciated.

Bellew family of Meath

kidja — 26 Dec 2008 12:07:59 GMT

Researching the following family:-

John Bellew married to Mary Mathews (Staleen, Donore, Meath)
They had the following children
Mary Ann (approx 1847) married Christopher Neary
Catherine
William
Patrick
Thomas
Francis (1851)
Margaret (1854/55)

Parish records not available for 1843-1850

Also researching above Mary Ann who married Christopher Neary. They had the following children

Jane (1873)
Mary Ann (1874)
James (1878)
John Joseph (1880)
Margaret (1881)
Christopher (1883)
Jane Catherine (1885)
Catherine (1890) married James Gleeson in Kildare.

Any information would be appreciated.

Kidja

Dolaghan / Dolohan / Dullaghan

bertadams1 — 7 Dec 2008 12:49:54 GMT

Does anyone have a connection to or information on Henry Dolaghan b. abt. 1810/11 in county Meath, a linen weaver who went to Dundee (nearby parish of Liff and Benvie) Scotland by 1861?

Bellew Family Ancestors

stevenbellew — 26 Jun 2001 2:29:19 GMT

I am looking for Bellew ancestors that lived in County Louth or County Meath around the 1850's. Particularly, Margarete Catherine "Kate" Bellew (Father's name is John Bellew). She departed Ireland about 1850 with two other brothers and her mother and father and traveled to New Orleans (we think). If you have any information, please contact me at steven_bellew@hotmail.com.

Thanks,

Steven Bellew

Moynalty, Co.Meath

md292 — 2 Mar 2008 8:47:54 GMT

Looking for information on:

Bryan Smith - Feagh,Moynalty d.before 1891. He married
Christina Brady - Ballymakane, Moynalty
John Matthews - Quigelagh/Petersville, Moynalty. He married
Elizabeth/Betty Tormey

Mannions in Meath?

magalags — 20 Aug 2008 6:26:42 GMT

Was Charles Mannion born in County Meath and did he marry there before moving to Middlesbrough Yorkshire. The lady he married was my great grandmother. My grandmother was their daughter who married James Hagan in Middlesbrough in 1900. Anyone who knows about the family please I need your help!!!!

Searching for James Traynor

mplsdansweeney — 23 Mar 2008 4:16:40 GMT

I'm searching for leads on my grt grt grt grandfather James Traynor who was from the Meath area. He was born around 1803 and came to USA and settled in Kentucky with his wife Bridget Henry. If you have any similar connections please contact me. Thanks.

Irish census

sancss — 14 Oct 2008 10:04:19 GMT

Does anyone have access to the Irish 1901 and 1911 census -for look ups, please.Thankyou

Geneaology

Eileen Thompson — 25 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching Richard Shearson/Shierson married to Ellen Rodgers. Lived in County Meath, daughter Ellen born 1852, County Meath next subsequent children were born in Liverpool, England.

Trying to find Growney/Fagan/Flood/Fox

mksiazak1 — 14 Nov 2003 2:00:42 GMT

Looking for information on my grandparents and their relatives. My grandfather, Patrick Growney, son of Michael Growney and Bridget Flood came to the USA around 1898. He was probably born around May 1874. My grandmother, Margaret Fagan, daughter of John Fagan and Mary Fox, was born on December 12, 1876 in Gortloney, Meath, Ireland. She came to the USA in July of 1895. I know that Margaret had a brother Michael and Patrick had a brother John and maybe a brother Richard. There were probably more siblings that I am not aware of. Any information would be appreciated.

County Meath Records

CynthiaZemlaSteinbacher — 5 Nov 2008 10:15:43 GMT

Looking for assistance as to how/where I can locate records from Ireland, County Meath in particular. If anyone has any information or leads...plz email me at CAS3258@aol.com

Thanks

Matthews from Meath

paking — 22 Jun 2008 2:06:03 GMT

Hello,
My ggrandfather is Charles Patrick Matthews. He was married to Catherine Gately. Charles was born approx 1863 and Catherine was born approx 1864. they both came to America = Boston, Massachusetts,(still trying to find the date), and this is where they are buried. I definately know Charles was from Meath.(still working on the county). When Charles came to America his occupation was listed as owning his own gardening business. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. My dad is 84 and "before his time is up" he has asked me to find his irish heritage. Help!

O'Riley family

Kel — 8 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Any information regarding David O'Riley and his family in County Meath. Born c1830 and arrived in South Australia in 1858. Thankyou

Margret Monahand & John McLaughlin

leahteske — 11 Nov 2008 5:29:16 GMT

I am looking to push the ancestry further from what would be my ggg-grandparents Margret Monahand b.16 Mar 1837 d. 5 Feb 1912 (6 brothers, 1 sister) and John McLaughlin b. 1823 d. 10 Jan 1908 (2 brothers). Both or one perhaps from County Meath Ireland. Their daughter Margret Frances McLaughlin married Paul H. Behne, whose parents (Dr. & Mrs.) settled in Reading, PA, to become my gg-grandparents in Milwaukee, WI in 1890.
I suspect that the name Monahand and maybe McLaughlin are not spelled correctly.

Snow family Kells, Meath

barrieamy — 28 Oct 2008 7:22:21 GMT

I am looking for information regarding Surname Snow Kells, Meath. Father William Snow. Children James, Edward, George (b. 1910), Henry (b. 1912), and Hettie (married name sparks) Any information would be appreciated.

Mullen

noreenevans — 6 Nov 2008 3:28:29 GMT

My grandmother was Nora Mullen who married John Healy in Stamullen in 1915. Nora's parents were Richard Mullen and Bridget Keegan. I haven't been able to get back any further. Nora had a daughter Bridget who died young around the late 1940's/early 50s. I haven't been able to find her death. She had some connection with a Convent. She's not buried in the local church. Does anyone know the name of a Convent in the Stamullen area or a local cemetery. Thank you, Noreen

Thomas Burke

lowerloft — 26 May 2006 10:47:55 GMT

I have just discovered my g.g.grandad was from Co. Meath and that he was a old solider in the 63rd Regiment. He appeared to end up in Pontefract, Yorkshire sometime in the mid 1800s.
If anyone has any information on the Burkes of Meath I would be very grateful.

Ledwidge

Merle Farrington — 29 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Philip Ledwidge - b.1821 In Co. Meath, arrived in New Orleans, La. USA 1841, died in New Orleans in 1861. He married Ann Gibney and they had 5 children from this marriage. I can only account for two.....Katie and Annie. I was told there is a possibility I may be related to Frances Ledwidge, the Poet, from Slane, since Ledwidge is not a common name. Any help would be appreciated.
MFarri2187@aol.com

Grandfather

Janet Mc DONNELL — 7 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find info on my fathers family who originally came from Co Meath. My Grandfathers name was Thomas and my grandmother was Agnes. I know very klittle about them except that my grandfather had a sister. My grandmother died in childbirth whilst having my father Patrick in december 1912. They also had a daughter called Greta I beleive she may still live in the Meath area. My father died when I was very young so I really have no info on his saide of my family and would love any information people may have. Thank you
Janet

Newman family

BeckyVaught51 — 18 Oct 2008 3:22:55 GMT

On 15 Jan 1850, the following group of siblings arrived in the port of New York:

Pat Newman - 20
Winifred Newman - 16
Hannah(?) Newman - 14
William Newman - 11
Timothy Newman - 9
John Newman - 7

I believe they were from County Meath and their mother's name may have been Bridget. Does anyone, anywhere know anything about this family? Even a small hint would be useful. Please contact me. I would really appreciate it. John was my gr grandfather and I have searched for years.

Halton

draugh1 — 30 Nov 2005 5:20:07 GMT

My ancestors left County Meath in about 1850. Their surname was Halton. I have done some web research and found no records of Haltons in County Meath. If anyone knows anything I would appreciate help.

Death of grandads first wife-Kells Co. Meath

sancss — 10 Oct 2008 10:12:22 GMT

Thomas Geraghty b1873 married Elizabeth Griffin b1879 in Kells Chapel. 02-07-1903 I have a copy of the marriage certificate.I was in beautiful Ireland tracing my heritage.The children were Mary1904,Ellen1905,Elizabeth 1906,Patrick 1907,Francis 1909. Grandad then remarried 01-07-1914 and there were 5 more children.However i was unable to find out When Elizabeth died or what she died from-Child birth, illness?Elizabeth passed away between the birth of frank 1909 and grandads remarriage 1914.My cousin from the first marrige lives inNew York-apparently Ellen 1905 also went to America too.We are both novice silver surfers but do not have a subscription to this .Any help greatly appriciated.Kindest wishes

Caffery (Caffrey) Growny (Growney)

sylvia_galli — 24 Apr 2005 1:29:33 GMT

My great 2x grandfather James c 1815 married Mary Growny b.1817 in County of Meath Children Mary b 1845, Owen (my great grandfather) b 1846 c. meath, emmigrated to Brantford Ont. Canada c. 1847 married Ann Dwyer, Brantford, James b1848 Brantford Ont. John b 1850 Brantford married Ellinor Moose Brantford Ont. Canada. Looking for any relatives of Mary James or John. Don't know where in Meath. They were Catholics.

John Newman of Meath, Christening Record

BeckyVaught44 — 28 Sep 2008 5:09:44 GMT

An Irish friend recently sent me the Meath christening record for John Newman b. 11 Jan 1845, A computer problem has lost the info from the record and address of my friend. This is info I have looked for for 35 years. Is there anyone out there that could or would help me recover it? He was born somewhere in Meath and his mother's first name was Bridget.

Dunshaughlin and Culmullen

StephanieThies45 — 1 Oct 2008 3:39:46 GMT

I'm looking for a copy of Oliver Coogan's book "A History of Dunshaughlin, Culmullen, and Knockmark" published by A & J Print, Dunshaughlin in 1989. Any other information about Culmullen appreciated as well.
Thank you,
Stephanie

Clonasilla in Meath?

alygal_1 — 11 May 2007 12:51:59 GMT

My great-grandparent's marriage certificate reads:

Michael Green, Clonasilla, and Catherine Skelly were married in the Church of Kilskyre parish according to the Rite of the Catholic Church on the 14 day of April, 1885.

Witnesses were Patrick Skelly and Margaret Nulty.

I cannot locate Clonasilla on any Meath maps. Can anyone help me out on that?

Keegan from Trim county Meath

decia — 2 Mar 2008 12:56:17 GMT

James Keegan b. 1803-1812(depending on where you look)went from Ireland to New Brunswick to Trescott, Maine arriving in 1836.
His naturalization papers say he was born abt 1803 in
Bedlistown or Bedlestown, Trim, county Meath, Ireland. He probably had a sister Anne who married a Richard Hoey.
I have been unable to find the townland ( I think) of Bedlistown, or any info' about Keegans in that area. Help would be appreciated. He was catholic.

Decia

Reillys in Carnaross

NancyLauler — 20 Mar 2002 1:09:35 GMT

My Gr.Grandmother Elizabeth Reilly had two nephews namec Reilly living in Carnaross, Co. Meath during the 1920's-30's: Bernard Reilly and Charles Reilly. Another niece,Bridget Farrelly, and nephew, Thomas Caffrey, are listed. Any information about their parents or grandparents would be greatly appreciated.

McCann's from county Meath

THOMASJMAXIM — 16 Oct 2005 8:42:48 GMT

Anyone have ties with John McCann family that emigrated to USA in 1837? Wife was Matilda and the had several chilren: Peter, Thomas, James, JOhn and several daughters.

Any information can be sent to tjmaxim@yahoo.com

Sheridans from Meath or West Meath? Gibney too/?

SuzanneH — 17 Jan 2006 1:46:29 GMT

My Ancestor is John Sheridan (of West?Meath), who married Ellen Gibney (from "Old Castle," Meath? She had eight brothers. I know only three names: James, Thomas, Henry - who came to the U.S.) I think they married before 1800.

One son James Sheridan (Born in 1820? Baptised in Killoe Chapel) married Nancy McDermot (of Meath). I think they were married in Meath.

A daughter Margaret Sheridan married a Quigley.

They moved to the U.S. some time about 1900??

Any info would be appreciated!

Gargans of Ireland

dorotheamckenzie — 11 May 2006 8:29:53 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Edward Gargan, my great grandfather who was born in Westmeath Ireland according to his son's Edward's birth certificate. I have a message posted on the Westmeath page as well. I know that there were quite a few Gargans from the Meath area as well. My ggrandfather married Catherine Fleeson. My grandfather Edward married a Sarah Jane Ingraham in 1910. Any connections out there??

Searching For Ancestors Of Peter McLoughlin Born 1900.

paulbyrnewexford — 5 Jan 2008 8:23:34 GMT

Trying to find information on my Great Grandfather Peter Mcloughlin who was born in Navan(if not there then certainly in Trim as I was told by an family member) sometime in 1900, He moved to Wexford in the 1920's after becoming an MP (Military police) where he married and lived till he died in 1980.

All that I know of his family is that his father was James Mcloughlin.

Any information would be welcome and I know that the most obvious source would be the 1901/1911 census but I am unable to gain access to them for the forseeable future.

Peter Riley/Reilly to Margaret Callaghan, marriage County Meath Ireland 1861 - 1863

petergoodyear1 — 29 Apr 2008 9:00:35 GMT

I'm trying to help a friend trace family history in Ireland. I want to obtain a marriage certificate for a Peter Riley (Reilly) b about 1841 who married a Margaret Callaghan b abt 1845 between 1861 and 1863, I believe in Meath.

Any advice on where to look gratefully received

Peter

Carpenter from Lobinstown, Co., Meath, Ireland

dpratt137 — 26 May 2007 10:16:29 GMT

I am looking for info on a John Carpenter born 1833 Lobinstown, Co., Meath His father was Thomas and his mother was Margaret Meade He married an Elizabeth ---- born abt. 1836 Ireland. They moved to New York, U.S.A. abt. 1848. We don't know if they married in Ireland or U.S. I would like to find more on Johns parents and the last name of his wife.

Reilly, Kells, Meath

desmond69 — 24 Feb 2007 10:52:32 GMT

Seeking Maggie/Mag Reilly nee Tormay, b 1877 daughter of Patrick Tormay and Anne Brady. She lived on Carrick St, Kellls prior to 1930. Any info greatly appreciated.

FFOLLIOTT in Oldcastle & Kells

Millicent500 — 2 Jan 2003 8:33:33 GMT

Abraham FFOLLIOTT (d 1768) was buried in Oldcastle. He married Sarah JONES and had 5 children:
1 Ann m John STOREY
2 Eliza m Thomas KELLETT
3 Margaret m Samuel LOUNDES/LOWNDES
4 *John m Lettice BELL & Mary PRESTON
5 Ambrose
*John, bc 1740, dc 1805, m Mary PRESTON bef 1782 and had 3 children:
1 Abraham (1782-1849) m Martha SINGLETON (dau of Charles & Jane HYLAND)
2 Sarah (1784-1849) m James L'AMIE
3 Isaac (dy)
I would appreciate hearing from anyone connected to these families. Thank you

Patrick Keaton/Keating, wife, Catherine Brady 1700s

jackdog93 — 6 Jul 2008 10:37:10 GMT

I'm looking for information about the Keating Family of County Meath, Ireland. The earliest Keatings I know of are Patrick Keaton (Keating) and his wife, Catherine (Brady). Had a son, Richard, born 1792, in County Meath. Does anybody know anything about the Keatings from County Meath?
-Jack

Martin, Clongill, County Meath

eicsummer — 4 Jul 2008 2:02:46 GMT

I am looking for descendents of Thomas and Mary Martin, living in and around Clongill, County Meath in the late 1790s-1820s. They had children Nicholas, Hugh, Bryan, James, John, Bridget and Catherine (married Andrew Sheridan). I believe this Bryan is my great great grandfather. Thank you. Jill

Brian/Bernard Doran and Sarah Dunne

bnmprice — 5 Jun 2008 11:21:03 GMT

I am looking for help with some of my ancestors from Meath.

My gg grandfather was born in Kildaleky Meath. He was born in 1832 to James Doran. He was married in 1862 to Sara Dunne and in 1864 he immigrated to Australia on the Merchantman,

He died in Australia in 1877.

Sarah was born in 1839 in Queens county. Her father was James Dunne.

Any information about either familes would be appreciated.
Thanks
Amanda

New York Herald,1869, Death Notices

karolj1 — 29 Jun 2005 12:47:19 GMT

In the hopes of finding a death notice for Gr.Gr. Grandparents John and Ellen WYNNE SMITH, both native of County Meath, I did a Keyword search using Meath ,Ireland in the Historical Newspaper Collections of Ancestry .com and Godfrey Library. The following are the notices that were found with County Meath or Westmeath in the text.

Some of the images were faint and I could not make out words. Please keep in mind there maybe some errors in my transcription efforts.

I will post names for years 1870-1872 within a few days. ..I'm a slow typist!
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New York Herald , New York , New York 1869-1872
Deaths_ native County Meath
Historical Newspaper Collection
Ancestry.com and Godfrey Library

August 3 1869

FARLEY____William Govern FARLEY
Son of Catherine Govern and Lawrence Farley,Jr.,
Both of Kells, county Meath, Ireland, aged 4years and 6 months.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his parents, 248 East Thirty-second Street, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at two o'clock.

September 14, 1869

BYRNE___ On Monday September 12, Mrs. Alice BYRNE of TRIM, county MEATH, Ireland
The friends and relatives are requested to attend the funeral from her late residence 91 Mulberry Street, this (Tuesday) afternoon at one o'clock.

October 8,1869

TEVLIN___Suddenly, of disease of the lungs, Thomas TEVLIN a native of Kells ,Co. Meath, Ireland, aged 28.
The funeral will take place this(Thursday)afternoon at two o'clock from Bellevue Hospital, foot of Twenty-Sixth street, East River.

October 15,1869

GUNN____On Thursday, October14, James GUNN, a native of the parish of Kilbarry, county Meath, Ireland, (mentions age but difficult to read.)
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No.144 West Nineteenth street, on Saturday afternoon at one o'clock

November 6, 1869

CASSIDY__At his residence 406 West Fifty-second street on Thursday, November 4 of typhid fever, John CASSIDY a native of Slane, county Meath, Ireland.
The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at one o'clock.

The following name PLUNKETT found in county Meath , no placename in notice.
PLUNKETT___On Thursday, November 4, Delia FAGAN, wife of James Plunkett.
The friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral,
793 Ninth Avenue corner of Fifty-Third street, this (Saturday) afternoon, at one oâ€™clock.

December 4, 1869
WESTMEATH

CONNOLLY___On Thursday, December 2, Bridget CONNOLLY, the beloved wife of Timothy Connolly, in the 34th year of her age, after a long and severe illness, which
she bore with Christian feeling; a native of the parish of Kilbeggan, county WESTMEATH, Ireland.
Her friends and acquaintances, and those of her brothers,LUKE and EDWARD TRAYNOR, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral,from the residence of her husband, No.559 Washington street, on Sunday afternoon at one oâ€™clock.
California papers please copy

December.18,1869

GAYNOR___At Haverstraw, on Thursday, December 16, PETER R.GAYNOR,A native of the parish of Killmanim, county Meath, Ireland, in the 67th year of his age.
The relatives and friends and those of his brother-in-law, MICHAEL O'HARA are invited to attend the funeral, this (Saturday) morning. The remains will arrive by boat at Harrison street dock at ten o'clock and be taken thence to Calvary Cemetery

Kells People

Albert J. Kells — 17 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Anyone with info on "Kells" people from or currently in
Meath, please contact me. I'm engaged in a search for "Kells" people worldwide.

peter & catherine Geraghty

marykins — 27 Mar 2008 11:43:30 GMT

hi can anyone help.
looking for any infomation on a Geraghty family. they lived 3 miles outside the town of Oldcastle. the lower fennor area of Oldcastle co meath.
peter & catherine (nee Armstrong) had 10 children.
peter b 1906, john, william, mollie b 1917 kathleen b 1918, patrick, james, cissey,(twins) francis & oliver b 1928.
any infomation regarding this family

regards marykins

Callery: Patrick Sarsfield and brother James

JKinSD — 12 Feb 2008 4:51:12 GMT

Patrick Sarsfield Callery was born around 1835 and his brother James was born around 1828. They may have been born in Dublin but lived in Meath until they came to the US in the 1840's(?). There were possibly two other brothers.

Any info on the family would be much appreciated.

Callery, Cook or Cooke

laura_schnabel — 24 Mar 2008 1:50:07 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding Joseph Callery who migrated from Meath to New York around the mid 1850's. He married Bridget Cook in Brooklyn and they had 2 of their children there, Edward and Julia. They lived with many other Irish and he worked in a brickyard. In a early census they are listed in Cortlandtown. Thanks so much.

Mystery James Ferguson Christie

AnnThomasnyij — 18 Mar 2008 10:23:37 GMT

I need help witn this ancestor. He was born in Arbroath Scotland in 1873. In 1906 he married Agnes Annie Baird Clark who was born in Lanark. In 1908 he buried his wife in Arbroath. In 1926 he buried his mother in Arbroath. The mystery is that for all these events, marriages and two funerals his address was Navan County Meath. I can find no record of when he went there, what he did there or anything else. He ended up in Arbroath as ihave his funeral details but I would like to know something of the missing years.

Mullingar and or Baltrasna O'Brien Surname?

Kahav — 22 Mar 2008 5:51:34 GMT

Hello I have a family history written by a relation in the early 1900. It says: Shadrack O'Brien last king of Muster had son Peter to whom two farms were granted "Mullingar near Dublin and Balthrasnia( sp? baltrasna?)some distance further. Peter had two sons named John O'Brien b. 1781 and Peter. John ( my ancestor) married a Mollie Malone. They had 5 kids in Ireland James, Michael,Ann( died in Irland), Bridget b. 1831, Ellen b. 1834. Can anyone help on Parish records etc? I know that James attended Trinity which is were he met some friends who he traveled to USA with. John and Molly ( Mary?) went with other kids in 1839 through liverpool.
Thank You! kathy

THUNDER surname of Meath and Dublin

carolynannewebb — 11 Mar 2008 11:06:56 GMT

Hi.
My grandmother was a THUNDER - an incredibly unusual surname. I'm very keen to get in touch with any other THUNDERs out there. I believe the Irish pronounce it Tonder.
Her father, Joseph Thunder, migrated to Australia from Ireland in 1857. His father was Patrick Thunder whom I believe was from a Dublin brewing family, and Joseph's mother was Margaret Hayden.
I'm aware my THUNDERs were originally from the area of Ballaly and Swords. last time I was in Ireland I also visited the town of Ratoath (pronounced Ratoat), north of Dublin, where there is a family vault. Nearby is the farmstead of Lagore, which was once a Thunder farm.
I've heard it is a Norse name, dating back in Ireland possibly as far back as the 12th century.
Happy upcoming St Patrick's Day.
Carolyn Webb
Melbourne, Australia.

Ideas on origin of Meath name THUNDER

@@bcompton@AOL.com — 22 Feb 2003 7:03:05 GMT

Can anyone advance any ideas on the origin of the family name THUNDER? They were of Lagore near Bellewstown and are traced as landowners since early 19th century but the name does not seem to appear in English records.
Can this be an anglicisation of a Gaelic name, if so, any suggestions?

Gibney from Co.Meath Ireland

copeland2006 — 10 Mar 2008 11:27:58 GMT

I am researching for my niece Daniele Gibney, daughter of Peter Gibney (Liverpool).I have traced her family back to John Gibney bn. 1848 - gardener - Co Meath. John Gibney first appears in Liverpool England 1871. He married Anne from Carloe and they had 3 children - Mary Agnes, John Joseph and Annie. John Joseph was a law clerk in Liverpool, married Mary Gertrude Harris - 2 children Ursula and Josephine. Ursula had Peter out of wedlock. Any connections out there?

Roe

weeann_1 — 1 Mar 2008 3:15:37 GMT

My great grand parents Thomas Roe and Julia Commons lived in County Meath. They had (I believe) six offspring, including my grandfather Patrick Joseph b c1870, who on his arrival in Scotland, or on his marriage to my grandmother, Christina McPherson, changed the spelling of his name to Rowe.

If anyone could help me with information on Thomas and Julia, I would most grateful.

Living in hope

Ann Bentley

Mullally's in Meath Co.

Judith Mullally-Boatman — 18 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on any Mullally's past or present who located in Meath County.

PLUNKETTs of Oldcastle

Claire_McCormack — 4 Jul 2001 2:21:48 GMT

Searching for the family of my gggrandfather, Patrick Plunkett born approx 1776. He was said to have had five brothers and three sisters. The family originated in Oldcastle, Co. Meath and was said to have been descended from the marriage of James Plunkett of Clonabraney and Elizabeth Plunkett of Loughcrew. Patrick married Mary O'Donoghue, possibly also from Oldcastle area, and by 1821 they were living approx. "six miles west" at Tonagh, Mountnugent parish, in Co. Cavan. They had the following children: Thomas abt. 1813, Luke 1816, Mary 1819 and James abt. 1822. His brother James married Helena McPartland from Finea, Co. Westmeath. Luke became a barrister, never married and died in Dublin in 1858. Mary emigrated to Chicago and never married.

LYNAM CROBOY.

anthonystaniforth44 — 4 Mar 2008 10:34:46 GMT

i am looking for any information on the LYNAM family from CROBOY, MEATH
any info greatly appreciated

Matthews from Meath

swehttamap — 27 Jan 2008 6:57:55 GMT

My great grandfather Charles Patrick Matthews was born approx. 1864. He came to America approx. 1887.His first wife was Catherine, his second was Elizabeth. So far I found the names of his children are Robert James(my grandfather), Joseph Martin and Charles Patrick jr.I do not have anymore information on him,except I know he was the president of an Irish county organization here in America, in the early 1900's called Knights and Ladies of Tara. Does this information sound familiar to anyone? Any help would be greatly appreciated as my dad is now 83 and he would like to know more about his heritage. Thank you Pauline (Matthews)King

George Yore County Meath

shanoninnh — 21 Feb 2007 8:49:49 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for information on George Yore who was born in Co. Meath, March 28, 1868, son of Patrick and Bridget (Reilly) Yore. Arrived in US in 1890. Siblings may include Bernard, Patrick, Mary, Peter and John.
Any and all info greatly appreicated.

Shanon Chaput

Balrath Burry Cemetary records?

LynMaire — 12 Jun 2007 4:34:27 GMT

There is a closed cemetery on the Nicholson estate, at Balrath Burry, just south west of Kells, on the road to Mullingar. I have information that there was an iron church erected there in 1877 by John Nicholson. Does anyone know where I might find the records of burials at that church? The Kells Parish does not have the records.

gannons and hamiltons

evaannmary — 16 Jan 2008 9:26:29 GMT

any one know anything about john gannon from rathbeggan he married a jane hamilton also from rathbeggan. i know his father was also john/jack 1899. i know they moved to dublin then london and back to dublin at some stage they lived in drogheda or termonfeckin they were related to faulkners in termonfeckin i think through marriage. they had children called frank thomas jack jane harry both died young and then rosie.

Gaughrans from Meath: Ann and Mary

JKinSD — 12 Feb 2008 4:44:04 GMT

Looking for info on Ann Gaughran b 1804 and her sister Mary b 1810. Ann married Eugene McGlade at Townsend Street Chapel in Dublin on 13 Sep 1825. Witnesses: Peter Gaughran and Marian Wilkinson. They had a son Thomas. When Eugene died she remarried John Norris from Cruicetown around 1834. They had four children Ann, Ellen, Peter and James and came to the US in 1850/1851.

Any info on parents and other siblings would be much appreciated.

Paul, Edward, Francis (Frank) Gargan

dreamtraveler53 — 14 Jan 2008 8:15:12 GMT

I am researching my Gargan ancestry of County Meath. I was under the impression that they were from County Westmeath, but some new information has come to light recently from immigration and passport applications that stated that some of my Gargans were from Co.Meath.

My great great grandfather, Paul Gargan was born in Co. Meath around 1820. His son, Edward was born around 1840 and he and Catherine Fleeson married around 1858 and had about 8-10 children from Ireland to Sulford, Manchester England where my grandfather Edward Jr was born in 1873. Edward's brother, Francis (Frank) was born on August 7,1860 in County Meath, according to his immigration record and later passport record. Some of Edward and Francis's siblings were, Patrick, John, James,Theresa and Mary

I am wondering if anyone else is researching this family or could steer me toward a marriage certificate for Edward and Catherine, around 1858 or 59? Thank you Dorothea

HALPIN

C.F. Roberts — 4 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information concerning Bartholomew, John,
Christopher and any other Halpin's from County Meath, Civil Parish-Donaghpatrick, Townland- Randalstown,
1700's & 1800's. Christopher is listed in Griffith's Valuation of 1848. Some church records are in Oristown. Any and
all information will be appreciated.

CFR(BOB)

Malone Family History

mitchellheritage — 4 Oct 2006 6:59:42 GMT

Hello, I am looking for information on a Malone family from Meath Co. Ireland. The names I have are Michael and Patrick Malone. They were brothers. They left Ireland years apart, around 1846-60. Michael was born around 1834, and Patrick around 1844. In about 1846 Michael's father took him to the U.S. Patrick later came over on his own. Their father went back and forth between Ireland and the U.S. at least once.

Michael settled in New Orleans and had the following children: Albert, Clarence, George, Walter, Anna (Annie), Mary (Renshaw), Emma, and a "Mrs. Joseph Irvine".

Patrick settled first in Illinois and eventually owned a farm in Page, North Dakota. Patrick's children were: Christopher, John, Edward, Joseph, Kate, Mary, and a "Mrs. William Cassidy". Their father also came to the U.S. but I do not know his name or where he ended up.

Please contact me if you know anything about this Malone family. I would also be happy to hear about general Malone history in Ireland.

Thank you!
Diana

Keywords: Patrick Malone Michael Malone Meath Co. Ireland New Orleans North Dakota

Vermont/Meath Monahans

Bob Monahan — 22 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on my ancestors places of origin. My ggg-grandfather/ggg-grandmother Owen and Bridget Monahan gave birth to Patrick (gg-grandfather) Nov. 24th 1800 in "Clinch", "Oristown". He married Margaret Carroll and they had a number of children, including John(g-grandfather) some of the children's birth records have an address of Clinch, Oristown, County Meath. Also there is a record of Owen and Patrick Monahan having property in "Wilkinstown". Where are these places located and what are they? Towns? Cities? Parishes? At some time in the mid 1800s most of the family, either peicemeal or all together, emigrated to Rutland Vermont and began working in the marble quarries. Patrick Sr., Margaret (carroll) Monahan, sons Patrick Jr., James, John, daughters Catherine, Anna and Mary are all buried in St. Peters cemetary in Rutland Vermont USA. However this does not account for all of the family and some probably stayed in Ireland around these mentioned places. Any information will be appreciated.

COMISKEY

mikelly33 — 19 Dec 2007 3:30:36 GMT

Looking for the information about Richard Comiskey b. 1805 Navan, Meath, Ireland d. 1886 Cambridge New York. or his wife Mary Donnelly b. 1808 Meath, Ireland d. 1881 Cambridge New York.

Carbarto Hall, Co. Meath

Vince Haas — 23 May 2004 4:56:06 GMT

Is anyone familiar with an area of Co. Meath called Carbarto Hall? I recently learned that my g-g-grandfather, Philip Clarke, was born there, but I can find no reference to it on any of the Irish genealogy sites I've searched.

Many thanks!

McCann/Ferguson

anneedith24 — 11 Dec 2007 1:25:23 GMT

Info needed on Isaiah William Ferguson born Isaiah McCann to Anne McCann 23/10/1866 in Meath?

flanagans of county meath

watsonterence — 23 Nov 2007 9:30:32 GMT

Hi, I am looking for information on the Flanagan family from county meath. James Flanagan was born 1889 in gillstown in meath he married Elizabeth Keeley in approx 1920.
His father was William Flanagan from Meath and his mother was Kate Lynch i think also from Meath.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks.

CHEYNE of Oldcastle, County Meath

Shaun Cheyne — 15 Apr 2006 2:32:24 GMT

Looking for Cheynes of Oldcastle County Meath, have list of births of Oldcastle Cheynes from 1866-1890. Trying to find links with my Northern Ireland and Scottish connections!

Kerakon

vabre — 17 Nov 2007 4:03:39 GMT

I have an ancestor with the unusual surname of Kerakon. They were from Churchtown, County Meath.At the time of the Griffit's Valuation there were only six in the whole of Ireland. Four in Meath and two in Sligo. Would anyone be able to inform me of the derivation of the name and are there any in Ireland today? I looked in Eircom white pages but couln't find any.

John...Sydney.

lower fennor oldcastle co meath

mkelly1966 — 2 Nov 2007 1:54:39 GMT

looking for any info on this area of meath.
regards mary

St. Mary's Drogheda: Warren family

jcwarre — 23 Jul 2007 1:11:16 GMT

I've recently learned that my Warren ancestors were born in Drogheda. The document that I have lists Co. Meath as their county of origin, although I know that Drogheda is actually in Co. Louth.

I would like to search St. Mary's (RC) records if anyone has access to these for my Warren ancestors. Patrick (b. 1829), Joseph (b. 1838), James (b. 1840), and Thomas (b. 1843). These siblings were the sons of John and Catherine Warren of Drogheda.

If anyone can provide any information which might help me dig up other records on these individuals I would be grateful. Many thanks,

Jim Warren

1917 REILLY Death Notice online

theoldentimes — 30 Apr 2003 3:23:12 GMT

Hi,

I just posted an old death notice for Luke REILLY, who died in a Dublin nursing home although he was formerly of Kieran, Kells, County Meath.

This was scanned from an original issue of The Freeman's Journal and National Press (a newspaper published in Dublin, Ireland) dated September 12, 1917, and you can see it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/lreilly17meath.html

I hope it's helpful!

Barbara
http://theoldentimes.com/old_news_ireland.html
http://theoldentimes.com

archerstown s/east of thurles

nick — 30 Nov 2006 5:05:42 GMT

just wonderd if any1 frome ther or if u no anything about this place .thanks

anyone know Odder, Kilmessan?

kildaremark1 — 7 Jun 2007 3:32:24 GMT

I have an ancestor Jane McLoughlin who gave her address in her marriage cert of 1881 as Odder, Kilmessan, county Meath

She was described as a servant but also wrote in the address at time of marriage a word like "glass..." above Odder.
Anyone locals know what it could be - is it the name of a house she might have worked in?
Thanks
Mark

Geraghty family co meath,

davidkelly88 — 20 Feb 2007 3:39:48 GMT

Only just started trying to trace Geraghty family.we only have bits of info on them.Patrick Geraghty married katherien Armstrong.year not known.patrick diead 1955 katherien 1954.They had 10 children.peter,john,william (billy),mollie,ceceila,kathleen,james (drowened inis teens),patrick,francis,oliver.Trying to trace records.can anyone point us in the wright direction.

Tombstone @ St Raymond's Cemetery Bronx, NY James Bellew

judyoneill_1 — 12 May 2003 3:27:53 GMT

erected by Ann Bellew in memory of her loving husband

James Bellew
d Sept 27, 1898 aged 58 years
b. in the parish of Killberry Co Meath and his grandson Patrick J.

on same tombstone:

William Donovan
b. April 19, 1869
d. Nov 11, 1918

Bryan Denning ( Meath to Rutland County Vermont)

Sara_Noonan — 8 Sep 2007 4:40:17 GMT

Seeking connections to Bryan Denning b: c1828 Meath, Ireland
Immigrated to Clarendon / Chittenden / Brandon , Rutland, Vermont, USA around 1850.

Married: Jane B. Dignan b: c1835 around 1853

Children:
Catherine Mary 1856
Patrick 1858
William Edward 1860
Bridget Anne 1863
Bernard J 1865
Margaret A 1867
Mary Elizabeth 1873
Agnes E (Nellie) 1875

Timothy Ford, County Meath

mareed52 — 5 Sep 2007 1:35:25 GMT

Any information on Timothy Ford from County Meath, Ireland is welcome. Emigrated to USA in 1850s; reported to have 11 children, including Honora (1837-1894), Ellen(b. 1830), Mary (b. 1835), Thomas (1841), John (b. 1844), Samuel (b. 1845), William (b.1846) and Cate (1849). Found in Watertown, NY in state census 1865 & federal census 1870 & 1880.

Great Grandparents

Emmarina49 — 22 Dec 2001 9:52:40 GMT

We are looking for information on our Great Grandfather PATRICK GILLIGAN who was born in 1832 in Parish of Wherin, County of Meath. He came to U.S. in 1846 at age 14. He had a brother JOHN GILLIGAN who worked in mills in Massachusetts and later moved to Pennsylvania and Ohio. PATRICK married ANN KENNEDY of City of Mullingar, County of Westmeath in Ohio in 1852. PATRICK enlisted in the Union Army in the Civil War in 1864 and served one year. PATRICK and ANN had 12 children. PATRICK died in Northfield, Minnesota on October 18, 1884.

FAY Family (Moynalty Parish - Maio???)

LindaGHoller — 17 May 2007 3:17:09 GMT

I am researching the Fay family from Co. Meath, Moynalty parish. John Fay married Bridget Clarke and had at least 6 children born between 1850 and 1871 (Peter, Anne, Patrick, John, Mary and Bridget). In the Moynalty parish records, John Fay was listed as being from Maio. Is Maio a town or street? I did a search on the internet and could only come up with the address Maio, Tierworker, Kells. Can anyone help me with identifying where or what Maio is?
Thanks!

Mcbride Family at Navan

Jenny McBride — 28 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to know what army regiment was stationed at Navan Barracks in 1865.
Any information on Samuel McBride (soldier) and Rosa McBride (nee Puchini) who later moved to Louth area.

matthew mcdermott county meath ireland

allibaker1 — 24 Aug 2007 12:55:43 GMT

looking for any info on family of matthew joseph george mcdermott born 18th aug 1923 in county meath.
any help of suggestions as to where to look for online records of this period greatfully accepted
thankyou in advance
alli

Clare Man Need Help-Local Newspaper.

larrybrennan — 18 Aug 2007 8:23:22 GMT

Greetings from Ennis, County Clare.

As a regular member of the Clare list I am seeking the help a local Meath member with regard to trying to find out if there was any information recorded in the Local Newspaper with regard to the death of my Uncle:
Vincent Oliver Brennan (Ex, Garda). who died on 5th. November 1980
Alternatively if someone who guide me towards the local newspaper.

Is mise,

Larry Brennan.

McDonald-O'Brien

bonniemcd1 — 7 Aug 2007 2:37:18 GMT

I have conflicting information on the Ireland county of origin of my James S. McDonald, between Westmeath and Meath. James was born 22 Feb 1829 to parents Saunders McDonald (b. Edinburgh, Scotland about 1807) and Mary O'Brien, native of same undetermined Ireland county. One source has Saunders and Mary marrying in 1832, which of course conflicts with James dob. Same source has both dying mid 1860s in Ireland. This source also has James as the third of nine children. Would anyone have information on this family or know where I might find out more. Thanks for any help.
Bonnie in OK, USA

Hanley family, prior to 1849

lynnhder — 3 Oct 2006 8:29:09 GMT

Hello - can anyone tell me where to find birth, marriage, or death info. for the years 1802-49 (Navan, County Meath)? I have an 1802 parish record of the Hanley family at that time, but cannot find anything on RootsWeb, in parish records, or anything at all up to 1849, when it looks like they emmigrated to New York.. Even the town of Navan doesn't seem to have anything.

Thanks!

Kane Family in Co. Meath

TexasKane — 22 Jul 2007 10:56:20 GMT

Seeking any information or family connections to James Kane, born 1815, married to Jane Thompson (from Scotland), born abt 1833. They had 7 children, born in Union of Drogheda. Thomas Kane, born 1864; Margaret Kane, born 1866; Catherine Kane, born 1868; William Andrew Kane, born 1861; Henry Thompson Kane, born 1873; Alexander Duncan Kane, born 1877; and Frederick Charles Kane, born 1880. James Kane was born in Co. Antrim, served in Co. Meath as a Constable with the RIC from 1839 to 1870, and farmed after he left the RIC. If anyone believes to have a family connection to any of these Kane's, I would appreciate hearing from you. Should you choose not to post, you may contact me at:
lkane@elp.rr.com
Thanks all.

Sheridan

Gael Corris — 21 May 2004 11:43:36 GMT

I have records from the parish of Kinnegad for Baptisms of Sheridans from 1829 to 1890. I also have the Sheridans from the same parish for the 1900's. Kinnegad Parish covers Clonard, Anneville, Enfield and I am not sure what other areas. This is County Meath. If anyone is interested, let me know. I would be happy to share the info. I got it from the Monsignor in Sept. on my trip to Ireland.

Catherine Daly m John Hanratty?

normanparr3 — 24 Jun 2007 11:33:35 GMT

catherine (mother catherine rowe father john daly)
born abt 1836 m john hanratty 1831 (father micheal hanratty mother ?)catherine & john married tullamore 1854.
both died edinburgh 1889 &1900 respectively.
children john 1856, micheal 1857, catherine 1859,
ann 1861, bridget 1863, james 1865, margaret 1867
jane 1870, robert 1873.
have some other dates if these names mean anything to you,
i am more interested in the hanratty side, but willing to pass any daly info i have on. thanks.

Counties Meath & Limerick

Patrick Flood — 11 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for info re Edward Flood & Bridget McCormack from County Meath, Ireland. Edward born about 1777, married Bridget about 1808. Edward was transported on Prince Regent in 1824
Also searching for info re Cornelius Whoolahan (Hoolohan) from Limerick, Ireland. Cornelius born about 1794.

Lynch/Fitzpatrick

ryanconnor7 — 1 Jul 2007 11:48:57 GMT

Trying to locate any info on Alice Lynch who emigrated to Australia some time before 1865. Marriage certificate states her parents were Patrick Lynch and Mary Fitzpatrick. Alice married Patrick Long at Dalby Queenland in 1865.

CARPENTER & BOYLAN

ElizabethCarpenter333 — 28 Jun 2007 7:27:44 GMT

Hugh Carpenter ( born Cavan, circa 1830)-father of MICHAEL CARPENTER of Crossdrum, Co Meath and husband of Catherine BOYLAN ( his second wife -NO DETAILS RE HIS FIRST WIFE )-2 other children of Hugh & Catherine were MARY CARPENTER born 1869 and ELLEN CARPENTER born 1870.
Interested to hear from any relative knowing furher info re HUGH especially.
Contact me at ecarpenter237@btinternet.com
Thanks

Convict records

michaelsmith8 — 27 Jun 2007 2:19:07 GMT

Wondering if anyone knows where I can locate convict records from 1834? I'm trying to find out particulars of a conviction of Ellen Maher for murder on 28July1834. Any insight would be treasured. Thanks

Bartholomew Foley & Sarah McKenna

AnneRutherford77 — 19 Jun 2007 5:27:14 GMT

Hi, First time poster, looking for any info on
my 4 x G/Grandparents - Sarah McKenna & Bartholomew Foley's
descendents. Bartholomew & Sarah's son - Owen Foley b
abt 1825/27, migrated to Scotland, by 1851 was living just
outside - Edinburgh, working as an Agricultural Labourer (as per 1851 Scottish Census Records)

Owen married Elizabeth Toole (b Ireland 1830) in 1852,
by 1853 their 1st son Bartholomew b abt 1853,followed by
Mary b ?/Sarah b Abbotshall - Fife 1857/Ann/e b 1859 (my line)/John b 1860/Miles/Myles b 1863 and Elizabeth b 1869 - d 1869. Both Owen & wife Elizabeth were deceased by
1870.

Thank you
Anne
Edinburgh - Scotland

Bartholomew Foley & Sarah McKenna

AnneRutherford77 — 19 Jun 2007 5:29:14 GMT

NEW GORMAN WEBSITE

billdorgan — 6 Jun 2007 9:49:45 GMT

Listers:

I have recently created a GORMAN WEBSITE and invite you to visit:

www.gormanfamilytree.com

This Website is a work in progress. It focuses on the GORMAN family who went, during the pre-famine and famine years, from County Meath, Ireland to Wigan, Lancashire, England and then to Rhode Island and Beyond in 1905.

It also contains much information concerning the POMFRET, DORAN and DOYLE families from the early 1800s to the present.

Please sign the Guestbook at the bottom of the opening page.

Sincerely,

Bill Dorgan
www.gormanfamilytree.com

POWDERLY (1805 onward)

Darcy — 3 Dec 2001 8:11:38 GMT

Hi!
Could you check your family tree and see if the following looks familiar?

John Powderly (b. 1805) in Ireland married Marcella.(IRE)
(She died before 1850 Census)
Children:
1) John JR (naturilized) b. 1828;
2) Maragaret b. 1831 IRE; Died 1915 in OHIO Husband Thomas Harris married March 7th 1851 -Kings Co. NY
3) Marcella b. 1834 in IRE.
4)Thomas b. 1837 in NY
5) Ellen b. 1838 in NY
6) Hugh b. 1841 in NY
7) Catherine b. 1846 in NY

Let me know if this looks familiar.
Thank you.

Darcy Freeman
Darcy_Freeman@hotmail.com

Wife's ancestors

Eugene E. Coombs — 24 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

We are looking for information re: the following names:
Owen Lannon (born Aug 23, 1863), Anna Fedigan (born Mar 1, 1865), Bridgett Corbley, and Patrick Lannon

Michael Mealia

ramer04 — 10 Jul 2005 1:28:58 GMT

Looking for any family connections to Michael Mealia born about 1825 in Meath (Obtained this from his marriage record. He married in Fremantle, West Australia to a girl from Kilkenny). He joined the British army at about 16 yrs of age and was in the 99th Regiment of Foot, Regimental Number 1228. He was sent to New South Wales (Aust) in the 1st Muster. He was set to work there for a time mining coal and later became a guard for the convicts. Sent to Norfolk Island then to Van Diemans Land (Tasmania). We have traced his movements on on film reels in the Battye Library in Perth. The last record found was in 1856 when back in Victoria. He must have been injured or become ill somewhere. The next he is on a ship to Western Australia as a pensioner guard arriving here from England in 1862 being pensioned off in Kilkenny. So far with a lot of searching we cant find his birth place etc. Love to hear from anyone who might have had an old uncle of grandfather with that name in Meath
Thankyou in anticipation. Margaret Richardson, Western Australia