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Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

bettysmith2511 — 2012-03-29 03:14:48Z

Sorry, your Mary Cuffe is not on my branch of the "Cuffe's" We come from Lissaneagh Townland, Achonry, Co Sligo, and Attinaskollia Townland, Co Mayo. Betty Smith

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandraeshop — 2012-03-29 00:25:11Z

Codiak, After looking at your other post, I've figured out who your Mary Cuffe was (the daughter of Michael Cuffe and Mary Anne Webb. She was born closer to 1891: Her emigration ship was the S.S. Caronia, arriving in NYC on 9/20/1911. She is listed as 21 years old on her emigration record and the cousin of Margaret Devine. Your Cuffes were from the townland of Bishopstown in the district of Lismore (not from Lismore town itself). So when you go to Ireland, go to the townland of Bishopstown to see if there are any Cuffes still there (or even Devines). If you want to talk more in detail contact me at billandrae@comcast.net. Also, my ancestors are Cuffes from Tallow, close to Bishopstown. I am interested in finding out if there is a blood relationship between the two lines of Cuffes (or other lines). If you are interested in genealogical DNA testing please let me know. All the best, Bill Dennehy

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandraeshop — 2012-03-29 00:14:01Z

Codiak, Do you know the name of her parents or any of her siblings? Bill

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

codiak21 — 2012-03-29 00:03:05Z

Tim,
Maurice is my Greta great Uncle. They immigrated to New York city with my great great grandmother, and there sister in the early 1900's.
My Grandmother's name is Mary Cuffe

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

codiak21 — 2012-03-28 23:59:13Z

My great great Grandmother migrated to New York City in the early 1900's I believe she was born in 1894. She is from the county of Waterford, city of Lismore, her name is Mary Cuffe. I am traveling there this September 2012. I would like to locate any living relative is possible.

Thank you
Codiak21

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandrae1 — 2012-03-21 03:04:28Z

Tim, Hi. Johanna's surname was 'Maloney'. Please contact me at billandrae@comcast.net and we can discuss more details. Bill Dennehy

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

tmp617 — 2012-03-21 02:53:53Z

Hello,

I am trying to find information about Johanna Cuffe (my great-great grandmother), who married Maurice Cuffe.

I'd be interested in finding something as simple as her maiden name.

Thanks!
Tim Powers

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

tmp617 — 2012-03-21 02:52:02Z

Hello Edmund,

Maurice and Johanna Cuffe were my great-great grandparents, which would make us third cousins (same relation as Jo Blethyn's husband).

Have you found any information on Johanna's family? She is my one dead-end on the family tree, and I'd like to at least find her maiden name.

Hope to hear from you.

Tim

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandrae1 — 2012-03-04 06:36:07Z

Betty, Hi. Sorry but my William Cuffe was from Tallow, County Waterford. If your brother is 88, best to get his DNA while you still have a shot. Order it for him (familytreedna.com) and then just have him swab the inside of his mouth. Nothing to it...I'm not sure of the exact number but around 10 different Cuffe family lines have already taken the DNA test and so it is becoming increasingly possible to find a relative thru this method. The more the better for everyone, now and in the future.All the best... Bill

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

bettysmith2511 — 2012-03-04 06:01:56Z

Dear Bill,
Is your William Cuffe from either Lissaneagh or Fortland, Co Sligo? My only brother is 88 yrs and I don't think he would get his DNA done. I have just recently found I have 1st cousins living in the Leeds, Eng. area but am still trying to find their addresses.
I am getting desperate to find the family of William at Lissaneagh C 1700's. Have photos of this old home,and was honoured to be able to look over the buildings in 1995. Regards Betty.

Re: Lucy Cuffe, daughter of John Cuffe and Sophia Badham

mfhq1903 — 2012-03-02 11:25:38Z

Thanks, Jane.

Re: Lucy Cuffe, daughter of John Cuffe and Sophia Badham

hillsjane — 2012-03-02 08:35:33Z

Hello Tricia,

I am sorry to say you have the wrong family here. The Frances Thornhill you mention is a few generations prior to Henry and Catherine (my gggg grandparents). But, yes, the Frances of the earlier generation did marry Capt John Welstead. The children of Catherine and Henry included Edward (the heir), my ggg grandmother, Mary Ann (who married Rev. B. B, Johnson), Sarah, who married William Ware (a neighbouring family), Caroline Catherine, and other boys.

Kind regards,

Jane Hills

The Mitchelstown Thornhill's were very distantly related, going back to the 1600's.

Re: Lucy Cuffe, daughter of John Cuffe and Sophia Badham

mfhq1903 — 2012-03-02 06:43:49Z

My ancestor Elizabeth Dudley (nee Thornhill) had seven children in Mitchelstown Co Cork in the 1830s and 1840s. I can't find her marriage or birth. She called her eldest daughter Frances.
I wonder if it is possible that she is one of the daughters of Henry Badham-Thornhill and his wife Catherine O'Dell. He is supposed to have had several daughters before the birth of his heir Edward. I understand that the eldest daughter married Capt. John Welstead. Any help would be appreciated.
Tricia Hilder

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandrae — 2012-03-01 23:34:26Z

Betty, Hi. Any possibility of getting one of your male Cuffe relatives DNA tested (familytreedna.com) for genealogical purposes? There are multiple lines of Cuffes some of which have already been DNA tested and we are trying to determine the various branches and their origins. Bill Dennehy (gr. gr. grandson of William Cuffe)

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandrae — 2012-03-01 23:28:41Z

Edmond, Hi. Are you still available for some discussion on Cuffes from the Lismore area? Bill Dennehy

Cuffes from Maesteg, Wales

billandrae — 2012-01-27 20:52:05Z

Any Cuffes (or Cuffe descendants) tracing their ancestry to Maesteg, please get in touch with me. I have alot of info. on this family. Bill Dennehy

Cuffes from Lowell, Massachusetts

billandrae — 2012-01-20 20:18:17Z

Anyone tracing their ancestry to Cuffes from Lowell, Massachusetts please get in contact with me as I have alot of info. to share. Bill Dennehy

Re: Louis Cuffe

tessydunne — 2012-01-13 11:15:31Z

Please post this for me
trying to get in touch with Maeliosa of Westmeath Cuffes posted 2-08-09

I found her relations and am trying to get in touch

Teresa

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandraeshop — 2011-12-01 19:08:02Z

Yes, I have 3 baptismal records for their children but no other info on them, per se. One of their children was James, b. 1819. However, now that I look at it, I'm not sure the James of Thomas Cuffe and Johanna O'niell is the same James who married Mary Nolan.I'm not sure how I made that connection...

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

cuffelinks — 2011-12-01 06:00:34Z

Do you have any data or records to guide me towards on Thomas Cuffe & Johanna O'Neill?

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

cuffelinks — 2011-11-30 08:04:11Z

My husband doesn't want to and my son is reluctant, but I am still working on them. Eventually, I think one of them will relent. If not, then I will start working on one of his two brothers. Between them they have 4 sons. So maybe someone will consider it. I will keep trying.

Re: Cuffe/Nolan

billandrae — 2011-11-30 04:00:23Z

I may have info on Margaret (b. Jan 6, 1815) if she was, as I believe, the brother of James Cuffe who married Mary Nolan. If you think this may be the case, get back in touch with me at billandrae@comcast.net or just reply to this post. Bill Dennehy

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandrae — 2011-11-30 02:51:14Z

Sally, I have James (who married Mary Nolan) as the son of Thomas Cuffe and Johanna O'Neill. My William was the son of William Cuffe and Mary Cashman so they were not siblings if I have James' parents correct. Has any Cuffe in your family line agreed to a genealogical DNA test (familytreedna.com) yet? Bill

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandrae — 2011-11-30 02:51:00Z

Re: Lucy Cuffe, daughter of John Cuffe and Sophia Badham

hillsjane128 — 2011-10-28 06:38:24Z

The marriage settlement was in 1792, therefore she was quite an old bride!. There is mention in "The Burton Papers" Carlow Library, to Lucy Cuffe and a John Crampton, so maybe she was married before. By the way, these papers are on the Internet, interesting reading for my Burton family. Also Lucy's mother was my ancestress, (Sophia Badham)

Jane Hills

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

cuffelinks — 2011-10-20 08:31:40Z

Bill,

Do you have the names of William's siblings? I have a James Cuffe b: abt 1819, who is the father of Patrick John of which we wrote about before. James seems to be of the right age to possibly be a brother. All of James and Mary (Nolan) Cuffe's children were born in County Waterford.

Sally Cuffe

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

JoBlethyn — 2011-08-19 22:46:02Z

Hi,

Ellen Cuffe born abt 1857 Lower Bishopstown, Cork. Died abt 1938 Lismore. Parents Maurice Cuffe born abt 1819 Bishopstown died about 1911 and Johanna // born ? died 22 Jan 1889.
Maurice Cuffe father was also Maurice born about 1770 died abt 1848. Married to Margaret // born? doed abt 1869

Jo

Calling all Cuffes

billandrae — 2011-08-19 21:51:24Z

Any Cuffes (or descendants of Cuffes), male or female, willing to take the FamilyFinder DNA test (familytreedna.com)? If you have any questions on this (amazing) test please feel free to contact me. Also, any Cuffe or Cuffe descendant who thinks they are from the Lismore/Cappoquin/Tallow area please contact me. Thanks. Bill Dennehy

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandrae — 2011-08-19 21:25:42Z

Jo, Did you ever find out the parent names of Ellen Cuffe? Bill Dennehy

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandrae — 2011-08-19 20:58:19Z

Edmond, Hi. Could you tell me if you know the connection between your Bishopstown Cuffe family and the John Cuffe family also from Bishopstown? John Cuffe was born abt 1826 and married Ellen Malone (b. abt 1831 Glentaune, Cappoquin.) They had at least the following children: John, Daniel, Francis and Michael. They emigrated to NYC.
Also, could you tell me what relationship, if any, did the Bishoptown Cuffes have to the Ballyduff and Tallow Cuffes? Thxs. Bill Dennehy

Hellow

edwardcuffe123 — 2011-07-18 14:27:28Z

my name is edward cuffe son of frank cuffe and mary colleen cuffe dose any one know me and like to get in contact

Michael Cuffe-1821-1911 Ballina, Mayo, Ireland

ColleenCuff — 2011-07-09 17:01:02Z

Does anyone have information on Michael Cuffe born in 1821? He lived the majority of his life in Upper Fairfield, Ballina Mayo, and died there in 1911. He was my gg-grandfather and I have quite a bit of information on him from 1864 forward, but nothing previous to that date. He was married to Mary Davis, who died in 1893.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Colleen Cuff

Re: Louis Cuffe

amuething — 2011-02-14 09:37:40Z

Hi Andrew,

This is an old thread, but hopefully you're still using the site. I have quite a bit of information on this family, my husband's grandmother was Jessie Cuffe Muething. I have traced this family back to Italy. The original surname spelling was Ciuffi. Please email me at abowmanmuething@yahoo.com and I'll be glad to correspond!

Angela

Re: paul cuffe (1799-1851)

dramadon811 — 2010-09-21 12:12:07Z

My name is Dedan Wilson my father is Bartlett Wilson his farther was Bartlett Wilson the 2nd my grand mother was Leatrice Cuffe from Virginia Paul Cuffe was my grand mothers grand father.

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

JoBlethyn — 2010-07-09 11:00:16Z

Hi Tim,

Yes its been a while!! Thanks for the correction. I haven't done any work on the Power family for a while. We were hoping to go to Cappoquin to see the family last year but life took over.
My email may have changed but it is now joblethyn@sky.com
Web page Blethyn.com.
Last year I got in touch with Angela Power, Ellen Cuffe's grandaugther living in Dublin. If you are going to Dublin let me know. I could forward her your details as she may like to contact you.

Jo

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

tmp617 — 2010-07-09 04:28:34Z

Hello Bill and Jo,

Jo, I'm sorry we've lost touch these many years.
One quick correction: Walter Power(s) born 12 Aug 1906, died in Manhattan, New York on 21 Aug 1981 (not Middletown, as recorded).
I'm hoping to spend this summer doing some research into the Power family; specifically why my grandfather (the aforementioned Walter) decided to go by the name "Powers," when his name was clearly "Power," absent the "s."
If you have any insights, I'd be happy to hear of them.
I'll keep you posted on my research.

With kind regards,
Tim Powers

Cuffe (Dublin) to county Mayo, Ireland

JanWaugh — 2010-06-28 16:41:34Z

Poll-Money Ordinance of 1660 - County Mayo
James Cuff Esq.
Every person above age 15, according to status paid from 12 pence to 8 pounds (Marquess paying highest)

Poll-Money Ordinance of 1661
An ordinance for the speedy raising of money for his Majesties Service March the I 1660 Ordered, that this Ordinance be forthwith Printed & Published.
Mat.[thew] Barry Clerk of the General Convention of Ireland
That Every Baronet shall pay six Pounds sterl.
That Every Knight shall pay four Pounds sterl.
That Every Esquire shall pay forty shillings sterl.
That Every Gentleman shall pay one Pound four shillings sterl.
That Every Yeoman or chief farmer shall pay fourteen shillings sterl.
That Every Husbandman or petty farmer shall pay six shillings sterl. ...
For the county of Mayo - James Cuff Esq.

from the book "Census of Ireland 1659"

Re: Cuffe/Nolan

enolan724 — 2010-05-20 19:31:06Z

Thank you Brad. This information was a huge help.

Re: Brian(Bryan Cuffe)

twiceshy2000 — 2010-04-25 01:15:21Z

you can email me at twice_shy2000@shaw.ca

Re: Brian(Bryan Cuffe)

sarahrailene — 2010-04-24 16:08:33Z

I am one of his nieces. Would you be willing to email rather than post on message board?

Re: Brian(Bryan Cuffe)

twiceshy2000 — 2010-04-24 15:07:03Z

No....I havent looked to hard mind you as I am very tentative that he does not want to be found. I do not want to disturb his life. Do you know how this is?

Re: Brian(Bryan Cuffe)

sarahrailene — 2010-04-24 03:48:09Z

Brian the son of Brett and Maxine Cuffe. Did you find him?

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

David_Cuffe — 2010-01-19 22:54:10Z

Hi
There certainly are Cuffes still in Lismore. There is an S. Cuffe at Ballyduff and locals told me there was another Cuffe living in Chapel Street when I was there three weeks ago, but was in transit and didn't have time to check it out (My Grandfather & Great Grandfather both lived in Chapel Street, but not since about 1905)
Dave Cuffe

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

edmondfogarty1956 — 2010-01-19 21:01:18Z

Bill,

There are no longer any Cuffes in the Lismore Area.

My grandfather William Cuffe had four daughters, the only male child died at birth.

He had 4 siblings. There are only two I ever heard mention of, Maurice & Margeret. Neither married, both emmigrated to the US and died in 1960 & 1970 respectively. He died in 1975. The other two siblings Johanna & Mary I have not been able to trace.

Regards for now,
Edmond Fogarty

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

JoBlethyn — 2010-01-19 13:33:54Z

Hi Edmond,
Thank you so much for all your information. So I worked out that you are my husbands 3rd cousin!
He will be up dating my web page blethyn.com in next couple of weeks. I have credited you for the info, so it should show up your contributions.
I did know that alot of documents were distroyed. My mother in law told me so much about Irish history before she died, it is such a shame. She grow up on a farm in Shrough, Lismore, where her 2 brothers (living) and her sister's family still live
Thanks again

Jo

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

billandrae — 2010-01-19 02:21:01Z

Edmond, Do you know which other Cuffe families in the area you are related to? Who were Maurice's brothers? Any ideas? Thxs. Bill Dennehy
Also, is there a male cuffe from your family line that is willing to take a genealogical DNA test (familytreedna.com)?

Re: Cuffes from Cappoquin, Waterford County

edmondfogarty1956 — 2010-01-18 22:16:39Z

Jo Bethyn,
My mother is Sióbháin (Johanna) Cuffe (Fogarty). Her Father was William Cuffe, a grandson of Maurice. Maurice Died on the 1st April 1911 aged 92. His wife Johanna died 22 Jan 1889. His son Michael died the previous year (1910) as a result of a fall from a horse. He would have been a brother of Ellen. Maurice's fathers name was Michael; he was born in 1770 and died in 1848. His wife’s name was Margaret; she out-lived him by 21 and died in 1869. I have copies of death certificates for all of the above except for the original Michael. As his death was towards the end of the Great Famine 1846 -48, there is possibly no official record but I have found the headstone. State registration of births, marriages and deaths was not required in IRL before 1860. Before that date the only comprehensive church records are for members of the established church (COI). Irish Census records existed from the 1830’s, however a quantity of these were pulped by the authorities during WW1 for paper. Whatever records survived were destroyed by fire in the Four Courts during the Civil War. Partial records exist for the 1901 census and I have a copy for the Cuffe Family Bishopstown. The 1911 Irish Census is now online at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/.
Regards

Edmond.

Re: Cuffe/Nolan

bettysmith2511 — 2010-01-12 22:16:03Z

Sorry Brad, We don't seem to have a Nolan on our tree. My main search is for the families of any Cuffe's connected to Lissaneagh Townland, Co Sligo C 1770's onwards. Keep searching, as we are. Betty Smith

Re: Cuffe/Nolan

drbjsh_1 — 2010-01-09 11:44:27Z

Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910 Vol: 427 ; Page: 145 has the following entry for the Town of Easton;

Entry no: 13
Death: 29 Jan 1892
Date of record: 6 Feb 1892
Margaret (Cuff), widow of John Nolan/ female/ widow/ age 66/ Cause: Peritonitis/ Residence: Easton/ housewife/ b. Ireland/ Parents: John & unknown, b. Ireland

Brad Hepburn

Cuffe/Nolan

enolan724 — 2010-01-08 21:26:09Z

I am looking for information on a Margaret Cuffe (or Cuff) that married a John Nolan. Together, they had at least two children: Peter (b. abt 1849 Ireland, d. 1924 Easton, MA, USA) and John (b. 1858 Ireland, d. 1919 Easton, MA, USA).