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creighton,Crehan,O'cregan,Creehan and on and on!

followthrough — 2012-05-09 03:49:54Z

Still on the hunt for the parents and siblings of Terrence Creighton. since my last post i have learned that he arrived in the U.S.june 1844.
He may have changed his name after arrival in the statesFrom O'Cregan,Creehan,Crehan or any other variant to "Chreighton"
Terrence was born in Co Monaghan,Parish of Clones on Aug 8,1822
Have also learned that he was born or may have resided in the towns of Crockada,Rosslea,Clones,Smithborough or Monaghan. these towns all seem to be within a 10 mile radius of each other. Crockada and rosslea are in Co Fermanagh while Clones,smithborough,and monaghan are in Co Monaghan.
He also had a brother who served in the American Civil War
his name is unknown but a guess would be John,who may have lived in Philidelphia.The baptismal records show a John Creighton Margaret McCaffery as God Parents
Terrence lived in new Jersey , was married there and had four children with his wife Mary. In the early 1860's the family moved to California.
Any help from anyone would be most appreciated and of course i will be happy to share what information i have on the Creightons
THANKS- Peter

Re: William R. Creighton, Ohio, Civil War Photo

Laurel4738 — 2012-05-06 19:17:19Z

To all the responders: I'm so sorry for not answering sooner. When I initially put my email address on the Internet it caused the address to be flooded with spam, so I had to change it. I posted the change, but didn't realize until now that some notifications of response were still going to the old, defunct, address. I just happened to see the recent postings through a lucky error. I need to go back and look for the photos. It's been ages since I thought abou this! I'll also attempt to fix the email address. You can contact me temporarily at dogwalker47-mscl

@yahoo.com

Re: washinton state creighton's

gdstand1 — 2012-04-05 03:27:44Z

Contact info gdstand@aol.com
I am working on a huge Event coming up in June
but will share info gladley,

I live outside of Salem oregon, the best would be to meet, I also have alot on Hare/line
Dorene

Re: washinton state creighton's

piperlorna — 2012-04-05 02:26:24Z

Living relatives would be nice to find-sounds like you are one.
Would you be willing to share photos?
Most of my stuff is still in storage but I hope to deal with that this year.
I have not found when the Creightons or the Holleys or the Hares came out from the UK-or if it was England or Ireland they came from. Do you have this information?
Would like to keep in touch. Lorna.

Re: washinton state creighton's

gdstand1 — 2012-04-05 01:43:13Z

My husband is George Standish his father was Leo Standish-his father was William Herbert Standish who married Nellie Holley who was the sister to Creighton-we have photos of all them including Nellies mother and father, who or what are you searching for Dorene Standish

Re: washinton state creighton's

piperlorna — 2012-04-05 01:19:39Z

Darryl is my mother's cousin and Francis and Leta were her Uncle and Aunt so we are still related-just more distantly-LOL. I met Darryl, his wife and new baby once. Nice to meet you.

Re: washinton state creighton's

piperlorna — 2012-04-05 01:17:09Z

I have been having trouble finding out info on Nellie so glad you have contacted me. I have not been very involved on Ancestry because of family crises but am back now. Hope to contact you soon.

Re: washinton state creighton's

piperlorna — 2012-04-05 01:14:22Z

I meant to say grand daughter to Jessie Creighton. As she died at age 26 I never got to meet her but did meet her mother, father and some of the other family members.

Re: washinton state creighton's

piperlorna — 2012-04-05 01:12:28Z

I am the great grand daughter of Jessie Creighton-sister of Frances Creighton.

Re: William R. Creighton, Ohio, Civil War Photo

1_rachelbrennan — 2012-03-28 01:53:29Z

I have been trying to find that out. I do not think his dad was around for much of his life but I will keep looking. Might be in some
Of the letters or paperwork we already have. I will let you know. My email is rachelbrennan@me.com

Re: William R. Creighton, Ohio, Civil War Photo

AlDawson62 — 2012-03-27 15:29:35Z

My great-great grandfather Jeroboam Baer Creighton may have been related. He lived in Akron. J. B. was in the Civil War three enlistments - Army - Navy - Army!

Re: William R. Creighton, Ohio, Civil War Photo

AlDawson62 — 2012-03-27 15:26:24Z

Rachel - do you know who William's parents were? I dexcend from a John Patrick Creighton of NE Ohio.

Al Dawson

Re: William R. Creighton, Ohio, Civil War Photo

1_rachelbrennan — 2012-03-27 03:10:23Z

If you still haw the photo please let me know. Creighton and Nell never had any children. I am related by a sister named Emma. We would love
To have the photo.

Re: Janet Creighton - Ontario - Canada

boffeyray — 2012-03-17 19:58:04Z

Jane Creighton b. 1840, daughter of James John Creighton & Sarah Miller. Jane md. Thomas Bruce 30 Aug 1864 in Renfrew, Ontario. I have 11 children for them. Send me an e-mail for more info if you think this may be your ancestors. darboffey@yahoo.com

Re: Creighton family connections

boffeyray — 2012-03-17 19:41:38Z

I have a Sarah Miller md. James John Creighton 1838 in Lanark, Ontario. I have quite a bit of info on the Creighton family but I could never find parents of Sarah Miller. darboffey@yahoo.com

Re: creightons in dryfesdale scotland

jebuote — 2012-02-16 02:09:17Z

Hi, I just noticed these queries and was wondering whether anyone might be related or have info.

My gggrandfather, Andrew Creighton, was born c. 1802 in Troqueer, Scotland. His parents, I believe, were Samuel Creighton (b. Lochmaben) and Mary Richardson (b. Troqueer). Samuel and Andrew emigrated to Canada around 1823 and settled in Mt Thom, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia. Andrew married Sarah Smith, daughter of Donald W Smith & Jennet McIntosh from Rannoch. Other Creighton families also settled there and I was wondering whether they may be related to Andrew, eg., James and Alexander.

Re: Martha CREIGHTON (possibly Crichton or Crighton) SCT>MI USA

nissokone — 2012-01-31 18:01:51Z

Hi Ann,
Thank you for your response. I just wanted to comment on a couple of things you mentioned: 1) In the 1851 Canadian census Martha, with her husband John King and family are in Elgin, Huntingdon Co. Quebec, and her birthplace is listed as Ireland. On all subsequent records, birth is listed for Scotland, but ever since I found the 1851 listing, I've wondered if perhaps she WAS born in Ireland. That would correlate with what you have said. 2) None of their children or ancestors has the first name 'Boston', but as I mentioned in my post, my great grandfather (their 2nd son) was named George B. King & I've never figured out what the "B." stood for.... I was thinking perhaps it represented Martha's mother's maiden name, but what if it stood for 'Boston'?
Pretty sketchy possible connections, I agree, but surely something to think about! You never know where the smallest tidbit can lead you!
Thanks again for posting, and if I find more I'll let you know.
Best regards,
Judy

Re: Martha CREIGHTON (possibly Crichton or Crighton) SCT>MI USA

AnneGabel — 2012-01-30 19:31:17Z

My Creightons, too, (Irish spelling) came from Scotland to Quebec (although in early 1840's) then into Chicago. Look also for CRITON, which is how is was misspelled when they emigrated to the US, if that helps....also, if you have any Creightons with the first or middle name "BOSTON", that is definitely a connection to my Creightons. Most Creightons that I've researched ended up being Irish, not Scottish, the correct Scottish spelling (as you know!) is Crichton. Good luck!!!! Mine were Midlothian Scots, from the Edinburgh area.

Martha CREIGHTON (possibly Crichton or Crighton) SCT>MI USA

nissokone — 2012-01-29 21:58:14Z

Martha CREIGHTON was born 1803-1808 in Scotland. She married John King 20 Mar 1825 in Old Monkland, Lanark. According to the parrish record Martha was living 'in Blantyre'. In 1827, when their 1st child, was christened, their residence was Baillieston. They immigrated to Quebec in early 1830's, then in 1850's Martha (widowed) & their children moved on to Michigan, and from there the family spread to Wisconsin, Minnesota and all through the northern USA. I have them well documented after they immigrated, but have been unable to find ANY information as to Martha's parents &/or siblings.

On the Parrish record of their marriage, surname is CRICHTON; on baptismal record for first child, surname is CRIGHTON; on the baptismal record for several of their children in Quebec, her name is spelled CREIGHTON. I'm using the latter, as it appears to be a signature, but spelling could be either of the three.

Also, their 1st son is named William, after John's father. Second son is George B. so I wonder if Martha's father's name is George CREIGHTON & her mother's surname began with 'B'. I believe this would follow Scottish naming procedures?

The tiniest clue would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Judy

Re: John Creighton

jrstropp — 2011-12-13 02:15:32Z

I am trying to confirm a daughter of a John Creighton of early Maryland history named Sarah that might have married a Peter Hunter around 1775 in or around Harford County or Baltimore County, Maryland

Re: WILLIAM HARMAN CREIGHTON

Chesterkitty — 2011-07-22 16:18:04Z

Do you have a year or any other info?

Some of the Creighton families in my line used the mother's maiden name as a middle name. My own grandfather's mother was a Jarman and I'm wondering if you've got a typo.

Re: CREIGHTON's - Ireland to Australia/New Zealand

michaelvivien1 — 2011-07-16 02:04:57Z

Hi Lorraine

This is an old message of yours that I have just found. I wonder if you have got further at the Irish end in the last 11 years.

Francis Creighton and Jane are also my GG grandparents; my grandmother was Mary Annie Eliza Creighton (dob 8 September 1892).

You can contact me directly at michael.littlewood@auckland.ac.nz

Cheers,

Michael Littlewood

Leta Creighton? I have something for her family if they want it.

colleenjoy119 — 2011-07-11 05:06:38Z

My mom passed a few years ago. She used to live in Grayland, WA. She had in her stuff a little 8X11 framed watercolor by L. Creighton and on the back of the frame board it says Leta Creighton Redondo WA and a phone number..94l-2827. It possibly was given to my mom by Leta. Anyhow, I will gladly send it to someone if they want it. It has no real value to me. contact me at colleenjoy@gmail.com I will send a photo if you like.

Re: CREIGHTON FROM N.IRELAND

michellecreight — 2011-07-08 10:53:52Z

Hello Shelley,

I have just seen your post. I am one of two daughters in New Zealand of Thomas Creighton. I am able to tell you that Molly has since passed away. Joan still lives in New Zealand. I visited Sally in Ireland about ten years ago, but have not been in touch recently. I believe that David still lives in America (Florida I think). I am not sure what other information I may be able to help with. Please feel free to email me. I would love to hear from you.

Michelle Baker (nee Creighton)

Jas A Creighton b. Sep 1923 ME & Jeanne S. Turner

peggycont — 2011-07-08 01:31:21Z

James A. Creighton b. Sep 1923 ME married Jeanne S. Turner. Jeanne also married a Wm Smith. Jeanne Turner Smith Creighton (or Creighton Smith) d. 29 Jan 2005 Thomaston, Know, ME. Thanks for any connections here.

Re: CREIGHTON FROM N.IRELAND

ShelleyBrakeWatts — 2011-05-21 04:16:19Z

My Mother was born in Carrickfergus. I am currently trying to trace her family. She is the daughter of Thomas Creighton. He had five siblings Molly, Sally, Isobel,Joan, and David. Please let me know if you have any information.
Thanks
Shelley Watts

Re: james & iona creighton family

NFarnsworthBoldman — 2011-05-01 17:34:12Z

Hello, It's been a long time but here I am on the search again to fill in the blanks.
I am also looking to find more living relatives.
Did you find more information on the great grandparents?

Re: Chiddy name

rscb120 — 2011-04-02 01:01:46Z

Hello Megan
I am from the Creighton family and have a cousin that would like to get more info on the family.
I am happy to share what info i already have.
Could you please let me know your current email address.
Mine is rscb@bigpond.net.au
Any other family that would like to contact me would be most welcomed. Many Thanks Rocco
On the Gold Coast.

Re: Someone Please ?

franceslynch177 — 2011-03-21 20:53:26Z

Hi Donna
Can you send link to your Creighton tree please - can't seem to fins it
Thanks
Fran

Ancestors of Dannie Crayton from Mississippi (Leake County)

nobler87 — 2011-03-07 03:18:58Z

My great grandmother's name was Dannie Crayton.She was born in the late 1800's and was of mixed ancestry.Her parents were Kate sr. and Ben Crayton.I cannot find any census records for her, but did find her mother(who was half Creek Native American) in the 1910 federal census. She was tall, almost white looking and had 3 daughters. Pinkie,( my grandmother), Rosie, and Lilly. I am looking for more information about her and descendents.

Re: New Creighton Family Tree site

debbievm11 — 2011-02-26 17:50:02Z

I am Looking for info on a Jane Gardner born in VA in 1794 d.1875 in TN. She named her son Robert Creighton Gardner, so I believe Creighton is a family name for her. Do you have any info on her?

Re: Creighton's of Canada

Shawnarella — 2011-02-10 06:25:24Z

Hey, Creighton over here, hamilton ontario canada
last name only runs through my family, from my father Jeffrey Charles Creighton and his sister who eventually married, Their father Clifford Craig Creighton died when my father was 18 months old.
my sister and I carry the last name as well as her children 2 daughters and son..

and it all started with my great grandmother Mable ? creighton.. Im not too sure if creighton is her maiden or married name, for information of my creighton line is unknown
any info would help greatly :P

Re: Someone Please ?

Shawnarella — 2011-02-10 05:10:41Z

Hi donna :)

what do u mean u have done a bit of my tree? im so not with it.. thanks?
I read a PDF file that was about the ancestry of Michael creighton,
over the past 9 years i havent really found anymore on clifford or his mother mable..
I cant seem to see ur tree,
would love to talk to you, thanks and take care

-Shawna

1st Lt. Robert J. Creighton in Fort Stockton, TX 1944

drbrownlee — 2011-01-27 05:50:19Z

Robert is pictured in the 44-A Solo, group annual from the 44-A class of cadet pilots in flight training at the Pacific Air School, Gibbs Field in Fort Stockton, Texas. He is Commandant of Cadets. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Someone Please ?

franceslynch177 — 2011-01-21 08:27:05Z

Hi Donna,
Dear donnamurphy8827,

I can't seem to get on to your tree. I am a contributor on another tree and wonder if you would mind 'inviting' me to view your tree.
I know what you mean about there being 'too many and too much' to put down in an e-mail, they are a nightmare to research, thanks again and I look forward to viewing your tree and hopefully finding a match.
Thank you,
Frances

Re: Someone Please ?

donnamurphy8827 — 2011-01-19 22:27:47Z

yes Frances, I have many Creighton relatives from Roscommon, Fermanagh, Ireland, I think my tree is open to the public but if it is not please send me a request to see it and I will be happy to say yes to you. Take a look, too many and too much to tell you in a letter. sincerely Donna

Re: New Creighton Family Tree site

franceslynch177 — 2011-01-15 20:21:39Z

Hi there, glad to talk to you, I've copied your names to see if there's any connection, not sure yet but lovely to talk to someone with Creighton Roscommon roots - I am not sure if there's anyone in the Famiky on our aide who went to Canada - some went to US but have to check about Canada. They are a hard Family to trace,
I would love to hear how your research is going and if you PM me I can update you on what I have, like I say though, not sure I'd there's a connection in our families
Regards
Fean

Re: New Creighton Family Tree site

donnamurphy8827 — 2011-01-15 12:18:08Z

Frances, my Creighton family was from Roscommon as well and one son and his wife and children moved to Mersea Township, Essex County, Ontario then one son moved here to British Columbia. I am so glad to hear from another Creighton from Roscommon to Canada ! my ancestors moving to Ontario were David Creighton and Jane Dundas, their children John, Francis Henry, David James, Sarah Ann, Moses Dundas, Ellen, and Mary Jane (not in that order).

Re: CREIGHTON's - Ireland to Australia/New Zealand

PixieWhisper — 2011-01-15 10:17:22Z

Hello Lorraine.

I'm also researching the Creighton name but I don't believe there's a link. My husband is a direct male line descendant of Joseph Creighton (c.1802, son of John) sent out from Dublin as a 15yo convict sentenced to 7yrs for the theft of tea.

What I wanted to say was that Irish civil records did not begin to be kept until the 1860s, about 1864 I think. Prior to that, the only records kept in Ireland were by the church parishes so you need to find out which parish he was from to make a search easier or cheaper if you require a researcher. Many civil records were destroyed in the Four Courts fire in Dublin in 1922 during one of the many Uprisings. The parish records are the only ones that are relatively complete, considering the time frame.

Try the website www.RootsIreland.ie

There's costs just to view any information you may find but they do have an extensive archive of Irish records that may help you.

Good Luck!

Maggie Creighton

Re: washinton state creighton's

dennyingham — 2011-01-12 19:30:51Z

Lorna-

I have a nice picture of Jessie and Edgar. I will send you an email with it attached. Send me your email address to dennyingham@comcast.net.

Denny

Re: washinton state creighton's

piperlorna — 2011-01-06 03:29:06Z

George and Maretta's daughter Jessie was my grandmother. Of course I never got to meet her as she died when she was 26 or 27 of rheumatic heart. I remember meeting Francis and Leta,and their son Darryl, Bob (Robert) and Gladys and Mary Lee and John (barely)and Daisy and Lorne and their daughters Lorna and Peggy. And I think I met Jack and Opal must I must have been very young. I was disappointed last time I visited the old Creighton farm near Demming to see that the house was gone. Does anyone know if it burned down or what? Lorna

Re: washinton state creighton's

piperlorna — 2011-01-06 03:17:06Z

If your grandparents are Francis and Leta Creighton and your father is Darryl then we are distantly related. Francis and Leta were my mother's uncle and aunt.
Lorna.

Re: New Creighton Family Tree site

franceslynch177 — 2011-01-05 14:29:38Z

Hi there, I am also researching the Creighton family, they are on my mothers side of the family - how is your research going for you. It's giving me a right royal pain in the ***
I checked out your site - it looks very interesting. My creightons are from Roscommon, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland (I believe) .

Re: Someone Please ?

franceslynch177 — 2011-01-05 14:17:11Z

Hi, my mother was a creighton also from Roscommon, Ireland although I believe that the family originated in Scotland. I am finding it impossible to track down my ancestors - any roscommon relation on your side?

Mary, daughter of James Creighton, Warren & St. George, Maine

Cindy_Beane — 2011-01-04 02:25:48Z

I have no connection to this family. This appeared in the June 24, 1875 issue of the Rockland (Maine) Gazette in the "Warren" column:

"Miss Mary C. Creighton, who died recently of disease of the heart, at the residence of her father, James Creighton, Esq., was for many years a very successful teacher in her own town and elsewhere, particularly in the town of St. George. She was a lady highly esteemed for her many estimable qualities of mind and person, and her relatives will have, in their bereavement, the earnest and heartfelt sympathy of the many who knew and respected her."

James Crichton

val1811 — 2010-12-30 22:47:02Z

I am looking for the of above person. James was a Doctor living in Dumfries he died in 1829 at his home Friars Carse. His wife Elizabeth Grierson enabled his wish for a Institute of learning be built with money he left. Initially it was a hospital The Crichton Royal, an innovative hospital for treating mental illness. This is now a Univerdity. I need to know who his parents are to connect my family tree to the Crichtons

Re: Creightons Worldwide

val1811 — 2010-12-30 22:39:38Z

As far as I know there never was a Creighton tartan. Due to some allegience with the Stewarts ( there is a special name) Creighton/Crichton use the Stewart and I beleive the Douglas. I found this out by searching the history web - lots about the Crichtons of Scotland. I know its a long shot you will see this but.......

Re: Someone Please ?

donnamurphy8827 — 2010-12-30 09:44:42Z

Hi, I have done a bit of your tree, hopefully it helps, prayers for you. You may see it on my tree. My Mother is a Creighton that is why I am so interested in any Creighton family, unfortunately to the best of my knowledge you do not connect unless your family connect to my David Creighton and Catherine Dundas in Ireland, but I do not know if the two were born in Ireland or Scotland. Sincerely Donna

Re: Redfield NY Creighton Jones families

greggesimmons — 2010-12-30 01:35:51Z

Hi Ruth,

I didn't know Mary was in touch with you. Mary is my first cousin. We've been trying to figure out the whole mess of our family, blood and adopted both. We've been attempting to pull together as much info as possible to come up with a more full picture of some of the situations that lead up to our family diaspora from New York.

After a life where she was adored by her children and grandchildren Alice actually choked to death in 1932 in front of our mothers and uncles as well as in front of her surviving daughter Ethel and her husband.

Thank you so much,

Gregg

Re: Redfield NY Creighton Jones families

rvaygen — 2010-12-29 22:03:36Z

Hi Gregg! I have been in contact with a lady named Mary whose great grandmother also was Alice Maud Moncure Jones. She has a public tree on ancestry-- Alice Maud Moncure's Adoptive. She is MaryKVA--have you been in touch with her? Ruth