Dacy - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

dethmer1892 — 2009-11-06 22:38:58Z

Hi Gail, I just saw your posting. I remember your grandmother Inez well. I visited her along with my mother, Nellie (a granddaughter of Nellie Dacy Cochran, sister to your great grandfather James Dacy) about 10 years ago. She drove us to the Drew Ranch Cemetery in Folsom where James Dacy is buried. I would love to see whatever information you have on James Dacy. It has been very difficult to trace him back to Ireland, and the immigration and/or estate documents might help. John Dacy, who you mentioned in your posting, was James and Bridget's oldest son. I have a picture of him taken as a young man.

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

FallenAngel1768 — 2009-08-24 20:19:56Z

I wanted to correct myself on the naturalization papers. They were for the gg grandfather on my grandmother's side of the family and not for James Dacy. =(

I would love to see the photo you have of Bridget Dacy. Hopefully I can find some treasures to share about others in the family.

Gail

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

LeaAnnMartin — 2009-08-24 20:11:30Z

My G Grandmother was the same way, but I decided it was something to be proud of! The Dacy family is tough and times were very hard, they found a way to make a living when many people were not able to do so. Very proper people lately seem to enjoy telling me just how proper their backgrounds are...and I so enjoy the looks on their faces when I say "oh, well my GG Grandparents used to run bootleg whiskey!" Sometimes they have the gaul to say "well we all have things in our past we are not proud of" and at that I just have to say, "I am extremely proud of my ancestors...they were WONDERFUL" Bootlegging was just a matter of supply and demand after all. I say- give the people what they want! There could never have been a fabulous juke joint without a bootlegger out their supplying it with liquid inspiration.

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

dethmer1892 — 2009-08-24 19:58:18Z

That's funny about the bootleg whiskey. My great grandmother was reputedly a very proper lady, and I was told she was somewhat chagrined about Aunt Dode's history in that regard. She didn't want it discussed around the family, and my father used to tease her about it!

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

dethmer1892 — 2009-08-24 19:54:50Z

I know that we have notes taken from my great-grandmother, Nellie Dacy, about her parents' deaths. My recollection is that James had some kind of sudden illness. He was buried at Folsom, rather than next to his wife in Kenton, because of inclement weather (snow, I think). Although it was a mystery for a long time where he was buried (when my Aunt Frances went back to look there was some suggestion that cemetery records in the area had been lost during a flood), we have since discovered a newspaper account verifying that James was buried at the Drew Ranch cemetery outside Folsom.

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

LeaAnnMartin — 2009-08-24 19:44:05Z

Dora Metcalf Dacy and My GG Grandparents Cornelius James Dacy and his Wife Dixie Dacy used to spend lots of time together in Clayton, NM. As I am sure you know there is a LOT of history in our family of bootleg whiskey making and selling....your side made it and my side sold it.
Please email me at- lea-ann@cox.net and we can exchange numbers.

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

LeaAnnMartin — 2009-08-24 19:40:01Z

The reason there is no marker for James is due to the fact that he was killed in a flood and I am not sure if his body was recovered.

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

FallenAngel1768 — 2009-08-22 16:23:40Z

Lea Ann,
I'm somewhat new to genealogy but I have a ton of information that I am still aquiring through enheritance. My gg-grandfather was James Dacy. I'm trying to find the paperwork I have on him. I have copies of the court papers when he died and his assets were in probate. The next of kin petitioning for his assets was John Dacy. I'm not sure what relation but I assumed he was a brother.
I know I have James Dacy's actual naturalization papers when he immigrated to the United States that should have a ton of information for us and when I find those I will contact you again.

James' oldest son, also named James, was my great-grandfather. He married Dora Metcalf on 12/11/1902 in Clayton, NM. They had 12 children all of whom I have full names with birth/death dates. My grandfather, Lauren Dacy was 3rd youngest. His daughter, Laureen Dacy is my mother.

I'm sure I have a lot of names and dates we could trade.

Gail Poesy

Re: Cornelius DACY - Kansas City, KS - 1903

melissadacy83 — 2009-02-21 08:04:23Z

I am the melissa Dacy in California. Email me @ melissa_dacy@yahoo.com

Dacy info

melissadacy83 — 2009-02-21 08:02:31Z

If anyone is looking for info for Michael William Dacy or William Michael Dcay, I can assist.

Re: Infomation related to Dacy Lumber Comapny

mrsdacy — 2009-01-12 05:06:20Z

Dacy lumber yard was in Harvard Illinois, in McHenry County. This is indeed close to the Wisconsin border. Tim Dacy was the owner. It burned down at one point and I believe Timothy brought the business back and ran it for some time. I do not know if the business is still operating.

Good luck

Infomation related to Dacy Lumber Comapny

zthatzmanz28 — 2009-01-04 22:27:22Z

Hello,

My wife and I recently came across an apron with the DACY LUMBER COMPANY logo. We believe it was in Illinois near the Wisconsin border. Any info would be greatly appreciated..

Re: Donald Dacy, Kansas City MO/KS 1961????

rwdacy243 — 2007-10-23 01:52:13Z

Ron,

What is Don doing these days? I haven't seen him since high school when he and Gail lived with us in Raytown briefly in about 1960.

Ralph
rwdacy243@aol.com

Re: Donald Dacy, Kansas City MO/KS 1961????

roncsd — 2007-10-22 13:00:03Z

My Name Is Ron Callahan, I am Donnie's Uncle. Gail and Sylvia are sisters Darlene was his mother, my sister. I have been looking for all of the for a long time.

Dacys of Texas

2006-09-10 15:30:41Z

Emma Cordelia (Brooks) Dacy, b, Mar, 1867, in DeWitt, Texas. Can't locate her death date and place, but probably after 1935 in Texas?

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

2006-08-11 18:16:49Z

my mom's grandfather was named Tom Dacy we are from Texas, I dont know if there is any relation

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

rwdacy243 — 2006-01-20 20:13:59Z

Gregory,

You and I are something like second cousins, once removed. Nellie Dacy Cochran was my great-aunt (sister to my grandfather, Cornelius). Your great-aunt Frances Nelson was my first cousin, once removed, etc. I have doing genealogical research on the Dacy family for a couple of years now, and have acquired a good bit of material on James and Bridget, most of their offspring (my great-aunts and uncles), and subsequent lines. My goal is to discover who James' and Bridget's parents were, and where in Ireland they came from. I have received information recently that James arrived with his parents about 1841 (he would have been about 2 years old). Any suggestions where to focus research?

Ralph

Re: Donald Dacy, Kansas City MO/KS 1961????

rwdacy243 — 2006-01-20 20:13:59Z

Jeff,

I was doing genealogical research on the Dacy family, and saw your posting on Ancestry.com. I am Don's (and your) cousin (my dad, Ralph Dacy, Sr. was your dad's uncle). Don (he was known as Donnie in those days) and Gail lived with us during my junior year at Raytown High School. Your mom is my old friend Ed's sister. Do you know where Gail lives now? She may know where he is. I maintain contact with several Dacy cousins, and I may be able to help you find him.

Ralph

Re: Cornelius DACY - Kansas City, KS - 1903

2004-05-20 17:54:59Z

My GG Grandfather was Cornelius James Dacy, who was mostly called "Con", his sons were cornelius James Dacy and Ralph Dacy etc. Ralph Dacy Sr was my Great Uncle, and So I would suppose we are third cousins. You see Cornelius James Dacy Jr was my G Grandfather. Your Grandfather Ralph Sr used to live in Kansas City with his second wife Francis. And when I was a child we would go see them all the time.

Our GGG Granparents are Lucy Bridget Crahan Dacy and James Dacy. If you look for these names in the world family tree tab above you will see all the family tree information I have posted.

James and Lucy came here in the 1850's from Ireland and were married in Washington DC in 1861.

Lea Ann

Re: Cornelius DACY - Kansas City, KS - 1903

2004-05-20 05:45:17Z

So how exactly are we related? And how do we find out if we're related to the other Melissa Dacys I found? And is the ancestry website where you began your search for all of this info? I've been interested in researching my maternal family tree, but don't even know where to begin. I'm just full of questions! I look forward to seeing your new pictures.
--Melissa

Re: Cornelius DACY - Kansas City, KS - 1903

2004-05-20 00:23:55Z

Melissa,

wait til I scan in some of the pictures I brought back from New Mexico of all the Dacy's. The photos are mostly of Cornelius James Dacy and his brothers....which would be Vernon, Ralph etc. I have some marriage certificates, death certificates and various other documents all of which I have been searching high and low for....not knowing my mother had them stashed away all along.

Expect email from me in the next few days containing journal entries, pictures etc etc etc.

Lea Ann

Re: Cornelius DACY - Kansas City, KS - 1903

2004-05-19 22:51:20Z

Hi! Thanks for getting back to me. My dad has been e-mailing me pictures of some relatives and now I know where he must have gotten them! Where do you find all these things? Yesterday I discovered two more Melissa Dacys. One is in Texas and the other in California. I thought that was pretty wild 'cause it's not like a name you hear every day. I e-mailed them so we'll see if they contact me. Talk to you again soon!
Melissa

Re: Cornelius DACY - Kansas City, KS - 1903

2004-05-19 16:29:16Z

Hi Mellisa

Well in fact I do know your dad. We chat all the time about our Dacy family. Just ask him! He has all sorts of information...I have been sending him pictures etc for months! What a hoot. I have pictures of your grandfather Ralph Dacy that I bet you have never seen. I bet your dad - Ralph Jr has not seen many of these either....I have just come back from a trek to New Mexico with a HUGe rubbermaid container of family pictures that have been hidden away for decades and decades.

Feel free to write anytime for any pictures or information I will be more than happy to share any and all info with you!

I have a 6 page written journal chronicaling the daily lives of our GG aunts Lucy and Johanna Dacy as well. It discusses their lives as pioneers living with their parents as they built the railroad.

Thanks!
Lea Ann

Re: family

2004-05-19 04:46:42Z

I was looking for information on the Dacy name and found a Melissa Dacy from California. I am also Melissa Dacy from California! My Dad is Ralph William Dacy, Jr., grandson of Cornelius Dacy. He has been researching our family tree and has a lot of information if you're interested. I'm really interested in learning about another Melissa Dacy.

Re: Cornelius DACY - Kansas City, KS - 1903

2004-05-19 04:36:24Z

My father, Ralph William Dacy, Jr. has been researching our family tree. We have found that Cornelius Dacy is my great great grandfather, so I was interested to learn that he is also Lea Ann Martin's great great grandfather. Lea Ann, feel free to e-mail me if you'd like to learn about a relative you probably didn't know you had!

james Dacy and Cornelius Dacy

2004-03-24 15:51:34Z

My GGG Grandfather was James Dacy born 1839 in County Clare. I am trying to figure out who he came here (the US) with if anyone and where in Clare he is from.

I know that he named one of his children Cornelius, and Cornelius named one of his children Cornelius James Dacy. I am not 100% positive if the name has changed from Dacey.

I suspect that Cornelius is most likely a family name and some sort of clue about another relative, perhaps an older brother or a father.

Any thoughts or suggestions about how I could research other Dacey's or Dacy's in Clare? I have been all over the web.....but the Irish archive sites seem sort of nun-user friendly!

Thanks
Lea Ann

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

2005-08-30 20:33:44Z

We've located the marriage record for James and Lucy Bridget in Washington, D.C. (1861) but still have no further information on just when they were born. The Kenton cemetery photo of Lucy Bridget's grave is indeed hers, but James' is a memorial tablet erected by my great-aunt, Frances Nelson (her mother was Nellie Dacy). James' actual grave is in an abandoned cemetery outside of Folsom N.M. that's now part of a cattle ranch. There's no marker.

Re: Dacy name

benjamingrisham — 2004-08-08 18:15:14Z

William Michael Dacy was born on 3/16/1937 and was adopted by William Michael Dacy and Mildred Stevenson. Willam Jr. passed away on January 31, 2000 however is father is still living in Rancho Cordova. He possibly could help answer some of your questions.

Izetta

Re: dacy/crahan info

rwdacy243 — 2006-01-20 20:13:59Z

James (Dora) was my great uncle; his brother Cornelius (Con) was my grandfather. Recent information that I have received is that his father, our great-grandfather, James (Bridget) came to the US with his parents in 1841. I am pursuing that lead now. I will be happy to share any discoveries with you.

Re: Dacy

LeaAnnMartin — 2004-03-05 16:43:46Z

Marilyn Your Dacy relatives and mine are connected through James and Bridget Dacy.

James Dacy who was married to Dora metcalf was one the Children of James and Bridget. As I am sure you know they had (I think) 12 children. One of which was Cornelius Dacy. He was my Great Great Grandfather. My Great Grandfather was Cornelius Dacy as well.

I have LOTS of information about this part of the Dacy family. Would you be willing to swap information and photos?

Thanks
Lea Ann

Re: Dacy

LeaAnnMartin — 2004-03-05 16:43:46Z

The james you speak of was the child of James and Bridget Dacy. They had 12 children of their own. James Jr your grandfather is the family member I am trying to find out more about. James Sr was married to Bridget Crahan, and they had I think 12 children.

Katherine Dacy
Johanna Dacy
Nellie Dacy
Francis Dacy
Lucy Dacy
Henry Dacy
Thomas Dacy
James Dacy; born July 12 1880
Cornelius James Dacy; born October 30, 1866

Cornelius James Dacy is my Great Great Grandfather. Cornelius married: Katherine Sarah Yocum

And their children were:
Cornelius James Dacy born: December 12, 1900
Catherine Dacy born: May 03, 1903
Dorothy Dacy born: June 03, 1905
Bessie Dacy born: July 01, 1907
John Albert Dacy born: May 11, 1910
Ralph William Dacy born: September 29, 1913
Vernon William Dacy born: May 25, 1916

Cornelius James Dacy Jr married Dixie Lenore Wallace In Kansas City Kansas June 16, 1921

They had two children:
Juanita Lenore Dacy (my mother)
James Alfred Dacy born: August 05, 1924

If you have any information to share with me....I would be thrilled! I can share photos and LENGTHY family history of the dacy's mentioned here and numerous children. I have photos of the graves of james Sr and his wide Bridget I have posted them elsewhere in this site...if you would like these let me know.

Thanks
Lea Ann

Re: Dacy family

LeaAnnMartin — 2004-03-05 16:43:46Z

James Sr was born in 1839 and died: March 07, 1891 in Folsom New Mexico. And is Buried in Kenton Oklahoma. He was married to Bridget Crahan (also spelled Crane) she was born in 1838 in County Cork. She died August 20, 1890 and is also buried in Kenton Oklahoma. I have pictures of these graves.

James Jr was one of their children. He was born July 12, 1880

reportedly James Sr came to this county with 4 of his brothers.

JAMES WESLEY DACY RELATIVES

najbaj1 — 2005-05-14 04:08:45Z

James was my mothers first cousin. Because of coming from a large family, my mother was quite a bit older than he was. His father and mother are both deceased and he was an only child. I am not sure how many cousins are left, or how many aunts or uncles on the Dacy side are. I can put you in touch with who ever you might want. You can email me. Let me know.

To Janice

najbaj1 — 2005-05-14 04:08:45Z

Hi, Janice! I've been wondering how your mother is. I'm visiting Cyndi for a few weeks and can be reached here. Mother died last Jan. I went back for the funeral in Logan, New Mexico accompanied by my whole family(and grown grandchildren!).Tell me your status. I would love to hear from you! Bonnie
(reach me through Cyndi at najbaj@go.com)

Donald Dacy, Kansas City MO/KS 1961????

jubrown172 — 2004-12-30 23:52:01Z

I am looking for information on MR. Donald Dacy, Lived in the Kansas City area around 1961. Married Shirley J. Hitchcock.
Had one (1) son, Me, Jeffey Allen Dacy born 01/15/1961 at KU medical center. This all of the information that I have, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Re: Dacy name

melissadacy_1 — 2003-12-27 19:25:47Z

That is very intresting, my grandfather passed away in 2001 and my great grandmother who was the mother of my grandfather passed away last July. After she passes away my grand mother shared some information with us saying that my grandfather had been adopted. We had no idea. He was also born in San Diego, Ca. If he were still alive he would be in his alte 60's or early 70's. he was born in March some time. His adopted parent names are William Micheal and Mildred Dacy.

dacy/crahan info

fhc3338630 — 2005-07-14 19:43:56Z

I am the grandaughter of james and dora dacy,as is marilyn who has a message here.The gravestones in kenton are not exactly factual.James is buried on the Drew ranch where he died of pnemonia.Marilyn's mother,Inez ,took me to his grave-site just outside of Folsom[?]many years ago. The stone was placed beside his beloved Bridget by a grandaughter, name of Murdock in california.[Frances]?I am curious whether the dacy/crayhan families came over together abt 1850.Lucy and james were too young to be married.I found a Philip Crahan in the N.Y. city census 1851 Bonnie in Oregon

Dacey/Patterson

STMEA68 — 2005-04-14 15:52:25Z

looking for any information on that family between 1880 & 1910. Her name was Mamie Dacy, Dacey, Daicy. His name Aaron Dow PATTERSON. any information on these families would be absolutly great. thanks!!! stephanie

Margaret Dacy

marci54 — 2005-11-17 16:15:32Z

I am looking for Margaret Dacy. She was born sometime around 1885. She married William Patrick DAlton around 1911 or 12 and raised her family in Indianapolis.
I would like to find records of her as a child. Census records state she was born in Indiana and her parents were born in Ireland. But I have been unable to find Census records for her earlier than 1910 when she was 25. Can anyone help? Thanks, m hethmon

DACY Katherine _and_ Thomas G.JPG

MtOlivet — 2005-02-12 13:32:49Z

DACY_Katherine_and_Thomas_G.JPG

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery - Crucifixion-A Section, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 105,909 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Re: Dacy family

leaann149 — 2004-02-12 17:44:18Z

Marilyn I do not know if you ever check this board anymore but if you do...YOU are my dacy relation.

Your family Dora and james, were my Great grandfathers uncle and aunt.

My grandparents used to come visit in Clayton....and spend time with ALL the cousins. Carl, and james, and calvin and so forth....you know we were all a bunch of bootleggers back then don't ya?

My great grandparents were: neal (cornelius) Dacy and his wife Dixie Dacy, and their kids were Juanita dacy, and James Dacy (jimmy).

Your james Dacy who was married to dora was the child of James Dacy born in 1838 in County Clare. His wife's name was Lucy Bridget crahan. I have pictures of their graves they are buried in Kenton Oklahoma.

I hope you get this message!

Lea Ann

James and Bridget Dacy

leaann149 — 2004-02-09 15:57:23Z

I am looking for information related to james Dacy born in County Clare in 1839. He was a railroad builder in clayton New Mexico, and was married to Bridget Crane of County Cork. Both their graves are in Kenton Oklahoma.

James reportedly came to this country with about 4 brothers. I do not know their names.

James had 8 children I think (this number could be off) their names wrere:

Cornelius Dacy
james Dacy
Thomas Dacy
Henry dacy
Nellie dacy
Johanna Dacy
Lucy Dacy
Francis dacy

any number of these children could have lived in Clayton New Mexico.

If you have any information please share.

Cornelius dacy was my Great Great Great Grandfather, and his son was also names Cornelius Dacy. I have ALL the family history about these people and would be thrilled to share.

I am attaching pictures of the graves of Bridget and James

Thanks
Lea Ann

Re: Cornelius DACY - Kansas City, KS - 1903

leaann149 — 2004-01-18 01:08:10Z

This suit is in reference to my Great Great Grandfather, Cornelius Dacy. He was born October 30, 1866 in Washington DC. He worked for the railroad in KC ks and was married to Katherine (katie) Sarah Yoakum born: August 01, 1877 in East Atchinson, Mo. They had 7 children:
Cornelius James Dacy Born: December 12, 1900
Catherine Dacy Born: May 03, 1903
Dorothy Dacy born: June 03, 1905
Bessie Dacy born: July 01, 1907
John Albert Dacy born: May 11, 1910
Ralph William Dacy born: September 29, 1913
Vernon William Dacy born: May 25, 1916

Cornelius james dacy born in 1900 was my great grandafther. He married Dixie Lenore Wallace, and their Children were:
James Alfred Dacy born: August 05, 1924
Juanita Lenore Dacy born: January 31, 1922

Re: Dacy Family

leaann149 — 2004-01-17 14:57:21Z

Hi there

My family all lived in NM at one time. My great grandparents were Cornelius and Dixie Dacy. Cornelius' son also lived in NM (farmington) their names were Jim and Louise Dacy. They have 5 children two boys: Patrick and Daniel Dacy, although I amnot sure where these children live now. This side of the Dacy family has not lived in New Mexico for some time. My grandmother Juanita Martin (Maiden name Dacy) (cornelius Dacy's daughter) lives in NM as does her daughter.

Lea Ann

Re: Cornelius DACY - Kansas City, KS - 1903

leaann149 — 2004-01-17 14:57:21Z

Re: James and Bridget Dacy

anthea121 — 2005-01-29 12:46:19Z

I belong to the Australian branch of the Dacy family arrived in Victoria in 1851. We know that our ancestor from Ireland was one John Daicy of County Cork. Have you come across this spelling in your research? We do not know why one of his children (1st generation Australian) chose to change his surname to Dacy. It may be that he deliberately reverted to a "true" spelling or was simply exerting his independence! Any information on the Dacys or Daicys in Cork would be a great starting point to get this name business sorted out once and for all.

Cheers

Dacy's in IL

S_Dacy — 2005-08-22 01:51:48Z

Is anyone researching the Dacy clan in McHenry County, IL. They came to the area in the 1840-50's from Cork, Ireland. My strating point is Jeremiah "Jerry" Dacy who married Hannah O'Neil. They had 10 children and farmed in the Harvard area. My great grandfather, William Henry Dacy left to make his fortune in the Black Hills of South Dakota where he had several mines and a grocery store. I have much more on this line but have very little on the other children of Jeremiah Hannah.

Dacy connection

S_Dacy — 2005-08-22 01:51:48Z

Marilyn,

Thanks fro responding. I have not heard from anyone but you on this. A while back I was contacted by Roger Dacy. Any connection? Anyhow, I know very little about the Dacy clan other than the bunch who is directly related. I was in Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois this last weekend to look up some Dacy information. Didn't find much new information. If you know any connection to the clan back in Ireland or any of the family which may have come south from Illinois. Please keep in touch. My e-mail me directly at skpdacy@aol.com

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Re: Dacy family

S_Dacy — 2005-08-22 01:51:48Z

Roy, There a re a lot of common names in both lines. Unfortunatly, I don't think they are the same. Can you connect with Jeremiah?

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Re: Dacy family

S_Dacy — 2005-08-22 01:51:48Z

Marilyn, Do you know where James Dacy came from/was born? If from Illinois, there is most likely a connection. Jeremiah, came from Cork in1852 and migrated to Illinois.

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