Desmond - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Catherine DESMOND and James MCDONALD

muller1938 — 3 Dec 2008 3:41:09 GMT

Seeking information on James McDonald (1898--??) and Catherine Desmond (1901--??). The couple were in Cass Co., IA in 1930 and had one son, James, Jr. who was born in 1924.

Did James and Catherine have any other children?

What did they do for a living?

What did James, Jr. do for a living? Did James, Jr. ever marry and have children?

Seeking this information as part of a larger project to identify and verify the descendants of Alexander Negley (1734-1809) of Pittsburgh, PA.

Willing to share information.

Bill Muller
Muller1938@yahoo.com

Desmond Bandon Co. Cork

BrendanJoseph — 6 Nov 2008 11:53:32 GMT

The following Desmond's were listed as Cousins's at my G Grandfather John O'Connor's funeral, Castlelack, Bandon, Co. Cork March 20th 1909

J. Desmond, Callatrim, Bandon
H Desmond Callatrim, Bandon
J. Desmond Bandon Town

Anyone connected?

Brendan

Death of Mr. Frederick Patrick Desmond in Brazil

davwayell — 25 Oct 2008 8:44:55 GMT

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Deaprtment of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Frederick Patrick Desmond, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Desmond died in Brazil on March 28, 1934.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

DESMOND Family

Jerry Desmond — 13 May 2006 3:14:27 GMT

Hi Whitney,
My name is Jerry desmond. I have been searching for my Fathers father whose name was Charles Desmond. Were your Desmonds from Brooklyn New York,. I may be able to give you further help with two other people who have the last name Desmond in New York.

Denis or John DESMOND - Bellmount, Co. Cork, 1800s

bbanta — 20 Jul 2007 10:30:07 GMT

Would like to correspond with anyone having information on Denis Desmond, or his parents, John & Catherine. They lived in the townland of Upper Bellmount, near Crookstown, Moviddy parish, Co. Cork, Ireland, in the early 1800's. Denis may have lived later in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.

I have some info from civil records which might be of interest.

Thank you!
Brent Banta

Humphrey DESMOND Family Search

Jim Ahern — 25 Feb 2005 2:16:01 GMT

I am seeking info on a branch of the Desmond family headed by Timothy Desmond and Julia Callaghan. They lived in Farnalough Cork Ireland.

They had 6 children, Nellie (b. 1861), Katie, Daniel (b. 1866), Julia (b. 1868), Timothy (b. 1872) and Humphrey (b.1874).

Sound familiar to anyone.

William J DESMOND

w_desmond — 25 Feb 2005 2:12:06 GMT

Born in County Cork IRE. approx 1848, Married Catherine Reen in 1871(Greenfield, Mass) lived in Montague Mass. Had the following children William, Hannah, , Kate, Mary Agnes.

John Desmond

kedsmiley — 7 Jul 2008 12:26:36 GMT

I am looking for information about a John William Desmond who married Caroline Keene. Any info would be great. Thanks!

Seeking John DESMOND of 28th PVI, Co. E

JoeNihen — 22 Jun 2008 1:30:56 GMT

I am seeking information about John Desmond who served during the Civil War in the 28th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company E.

An obituary, photo, family stories, facts, and documents not found on the internet would be appreciated.

Information about any member of the 28th, Co. E, would also be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

DESMOND in South Africa - Updated

lizzy1e — 15 Apr 2008 9:11:48 GMT

(Sorry all, but I have finally found more information and it turns out the name I'm looking for is Edward Desmond, middle name Ignagius.)

EDWARD Ignatius Desmond was of Irish descent. He lived in Port Elizabeth and he worked as a fireman. He was also originally married to Adelaide Johnstone and they had two children here called Jacky and Bessy (Elizabeth)... there is also record of a child named Gerald. I'm afraid that's all the info I have which is making it terribly difficult to find info - the only other thing I have are photographs which don't really help too much. Whoever can help out will really be my hero. :)

Michael Joseph DESMOND of Co. Cork, Ireland - b 1839

Whitney Bailey — 3 Jul 1999 11:03:39 GMT

I am looking for information on the parents and siblings of Michael Joseph Desmond. He married Catherine O'Callahan in Ireland then moved to the US. Any information on his family would be appreciated.

DESMOND Family in St. Lawrence Co., NY

Lisa Wood — 25 Jun 2006 8:03:51 GMT

Looking for information on John & Mary Desmond and their family who lived around Potsdam area 1900-1930. Some of their children were John Jr. Anna, Helen, Lottie (Charlotte?) and Augustus. Thank you!

DESMONDs in South Africa

lizzy1e — 3 Apr 2007 12:14:42 GMT

Hi there, I'm looking for info on any Desmonds in South Africa - particularly an Ignatius Desmond who immigrated from Ireland, probably in the early 1900's. He settled in Port Elizabeth and he worked as a miner. He was also originally married to Adelaide Johnstone and they had two children here called Jacky and Bessy. I'm afraid that's all the info I have which is making it terribly difficult to find info - the only other thing I have are photographs which don't really help too much. Whoever can help out will really be my hero. :)

Margaret DESMOND (CONNOR)

varsity42 — 26 Oct 2007 10:33:45 GMT

Need some help. My husband's great great grandmother was Margaret Desmond. We do not know very much about her. We do know that she was born in Ireland. At some point, with or without her husband ( we don't know when they were married), she emigrated to Kirkwood/Binghamton, NY. In 1853, she and her husband, Timothy Connor, had a son named Timothy Desmond Connor. He was college educated, and then headed out to seek his fortunes in the west. He got as far as Dodge City, KS, and turned around, eventually settling in St. Louis, MO. He married Mary Ann Egan, and they had 4 children here. He died in 1919.

If anyone has ANY information on anyone here, please let me know. I'm also looking for anything on Timothy Connor, but all the information I have on him is listed above. Thank you so much!

William James (or Joseph) DESMOND, Co. Cork

nigeldesmond — 25 Feb 2005 8:14:13 GMT

This is a long shot but iam looking for any information on my Great Grandfather William Desmond who was born in County Cork circa 1880. He was shipped over to London when he was 11 years old with his sister Lizzie Desmond(Elizabeth) and they both settled in London . Iam assuming given their young age that their parents must have both died in County Cork.William married Alice Chenery,a widow, and had 4 children,Frank Albert,William,Olive and Kathleen. William died in London in January 1935 and my Grandfather Frank died in 1972. Can anyone help me i think William and Lizzie were from Kinsale?
Thanks!

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SULLIVAN and DESMOND Families in Allegany Co., NY, 1850s-1900s

sumiker — 21 Apr 2007 9:07:14 GMT

m looking for information regarding the Cornelius and Catherine Sullivan family who lived in Wellsville, Allegany, New York starting around the early 1850s.

The couple is buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery (Immaculate Conception Parish) and had the following children: David (b. abt 1853 and died before 1861), John (b. abt 1855), another child ????, then David (b. abt 1861), Mary E. (b. abt 1863) and my great grandmother Johanna b. Sep 1868). I found them on the 1855 NY State Census and it looks like their eldest child may have actually been a daughter, Ann.

Since Sullivan is a common name, I didn't want to mis-match the folks in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

I know that"
Mary E. married Joseph S. Smith (born to German parents so the name may have been Schmidt or similar and just Americanize.) Their daughter, Marie married Robert Granville McCutcheon of Allentown.

Johanna married a John F. Desmond who was born about Nov 1866 in New York. Again, working with a common Irish surname. They lived in Pennsylvania for a little while and a census shows his brother Herbert living with them.

Johanna and John had two daughters: Florence b. Mar 1899 (never married. may have been a nun??? died in 1945).
and my grandmother Helen b. 18 Aug 1900. Helen married Henry George Umiker (son of Albert Daniel/AD Umiker who ran Umiker Monument Works next to Umiker's Market--run by Albert's brother Richard.)

On the 1920 Federal Census of NY, the enumerator actually noted the counties in Ireland the Smith and Umiker respondents gave as the Irish lines place of Origin--but it's hard to see which is matches which: They are County Kerry, County Cork, and County Limerick.

If anyone has any information on the Sullivans or Desmonds I would truly appreciate it. Thanks!

Eddie DESMOND, Norwood, MA - Military

trigin — 24 Mar 2007 11:48:10 GMT

Looking for Eddie Desmond as mentioned in the following article. George T Lee was my grandmother's cousin. His military records were destroyed in a fire at the NPR in the 70's. Trying to find out information that will help rebuild his file.

Norwood Messenger
Norwood, Massachusetts, Thursday, October 7, 1954
No. 93 – 59th Year
PRICE 5 CENTS

TOWN MOURNS DEATH OF WAR HERO IN MISSOURI PLANE CRASH

Colonel Lee Will Be Paid Final Tribute At Services On Monday

Body Being Sent Home By Rail
Will Arrive Here Friday Night

Norwood’s leading wartime ace, Air Force Col. George T. Lee, 35, of 26 Rock street (sic), who compiled a record of 258 missions over enemy territory during World War II only to meet death in a peacetime mission when his jet plane crashed into the woods at Gerald, Mo., late Tuesday, will be accorded full military honors when his funeral service is held on Monday. His body is expected to arrive home Friday night.

The one time Norwood butcher boy who rose through the ranks in the Air Force, and the pilot of the jet plane, Capt. Kenneth E. Childs of Hickham Mills, Mo., lost their lives when the plane crashed during a heavy thunderstorm while they were on a routine flight from Grandview Air Force Base, near Kansas City, Col. Lee and Capt. Childs had tried to change their course to reach the Scott Air Force Base near Belleville, Ill. when the crash occurred.

Stunned by the news that the Norwood ace had crashed and died, Norwood residents mourned his passing yesterday and the flags on all public buildings were placed at half mast in his honor.

The Air Force announced late yesterday that his body was being sent home for burial and that his personal friend and wartime buddy, Major Robert Hinck, would accompany the body to the home of his mother at 26 Rock street (sic), where his body will lie in state on Saturday and Sunday. A solemn high Mass of Requiem to be sung at St. Dennis Church, Islington, on Monday at 10 A.M. Members of all of Norwood’s military organizations, town officials and an honor guard will attend the services with

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AIR ACE GEORGE T. LEE of Norwood, who was killed in a jet crash in Missouri, is shown seated in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Bomber just after reeciving (sic) his promotion to full colonel in the Air Force at the age of 25. Lee was the record holder in the European and Mediterranean Theaters, having flown 258 combat missions from bases in Africa, Sicily, Italy, Corsica, France and Germany.
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Col. Lee To Be Waked At Home

Friends of the late Colonel George Lee may pay their respects at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary J. Lee, 26 Rock street (sic), on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 2-5 and 7-10 P.M. A Solemn High Mass of Requiem will be sung at St. Denis’ Church, Islington at 10 A.M., Monday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
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Death Of Colonel Lee Shocks Norwood…

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Burial to follow in Highland Cemetery.

Besides his mother, Mary J. Lee, he leaves three brothers, Thomas and Vincent both of Norwood, Robert of Ohio, and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Adams of Brimfield, Mrs. Dorothy Donovan of Norwood and Mrs. Catherine Jewell of California. His father, the late Thomas Lee, died in 1943.

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Col. Lee in Italy
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Native of Norwood

Born in Norwood 35 years ago, George attended the Norwood Public Schools until graduation in 1937. In his younger years he was a little too small to take an active part in school sports but he could always be found around the sandlots taking part in a baseball or football game. While in High School, George’s spare time was spent working in Welch’s newsstand with his mind always looking toward the future. It was here at the newsstand that the name George Lee started its fame long before the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.

Norwood residents took little George to their hearts as the quiet, soft spoken, bashful little paper boy. In later years, the same soft spoken boy was cutting and serving meats to these same people while he worked as a butcher in the A&P Supermarket, just prior to the war.

On December 18, 1941, at the age of 22, George left his home to begin training as an aviation cadet. Even before the United States got into the war, George had his heart set on joining the Air Force, but, there was a catch to it. He did not have a college education to his credit, one of the mandatory requirements to enlist. This, however, didn’t stop his life’s dream. Unknown to anyone, George attended night school at M.I.T. and acquired the education needed to pass the test, which was the first phase of his becoming one of World War II’s more famous air aces.

Local residents may well remember the time when George, on a promise to his mother, flew his P-40 at tree top level over his home on Rock street and then headed to Walpole where he flew upside down the length of Main street in a salute to hs friends with whom he worked at the A&P. This was just a few days prior to his leaving for overseas.

On October 12, 1942, Lieutenant Lee left with the 87th Pursuit Squadron to join Montgomery’s Forces in Egypt. He and his squadron spent many hours chasing Rommel’s forces out of there and he was also in on the final killing at Tunisia. Reports have it that he was also credited with shooting down the last German plane on the final day of hostilities here.
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COLONEL GEORGE T. LEE shown at his desk as he was appointed Deputy Wing Commander of the 86th Fighter Wing, Neubiberg, Germany on August 19, 1949. Colonel Lee was recalled to active duty in December of 1948 for service with the Air Lift.
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In a little less than a year over seas, Lee was promoted to the rank of Captain and in January, 1944 rose to the grade of Major, one of the youngest at the time in the Air Force. He refused several furloughs home during the Tunisia campaign as he elected to stay with his squadron until all the fighting was at an end. He continued on through Sicily, and Italy where he chalked up a European Theater of Operation record of 258 combat missions flow in his P-47 Thunderbolt fighter-bomber.

While all of these missions were going on, the high brass were keeping a sharp eye on the Norwood ace and in July, 1943, George met the famous General Montgomery who notified him that he was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross. He wore, at that time, the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.

In September of the same year, most of the airmen of that theater will remember that George and another pilot flew into Italy and landed just for the sake of saying they were the first two Americans to land on Italian soil as the invasion was getting under way.

When George received his promotion to Captain he was also made the squadron commander. Although he did some daredevil flying, he took the responsibility of commander like a veteran and his only thought was to guide his “boys” through the war with a minimum of loss and the absolute in results. Whenever one of his men failed to return from a mission, it hit the young commander very hard as his heart flew with every lad under his command.

The tough Army life failed to harden George and one of the few times his group ever saw him really angry was when he became ill with an attack of appendicitis and had to undergo surgery which took him away from his squadron for a few weeks. When George had a job to do he thought it entirely unnecessary for an ailment like an appendectomy to interfere.

Rank and privileges never turned George’s head either, for when a friend, whether he was a high ranking officer or a mere private in the Army, walked in on the busy commander, work was always stopped short and a gabfest took place talking of the old home town.

The Lee family were (sic) always close, and, although the young commander had very few moments to himself, he always squeezed in a moment to write to Mom and Dad assuring them of his safety. In his letters, however, modest George would often times conveniently forget to mention the high awards bestowed upon him such as the British Distinguished Flying Cross with Citation which had been approved by His Majesty King George VII of England. Or of the time he was bestowed upon by the President of the Provisional Government of France the Croix de Guerre with palm, which is similar to the United States Congressional Medal of Honor.

One of the more pleasant memories for George, his family, and all of his friends of Norwood and vicinity, was the boisterous welcome on the evening of May 18, 1944 to the young Major and hero of the Mediterranean Theater who arrived home for the first time in two years and found that his home town had been following closely his record-smashing performances as a Thunderbolt squadron commander.

Home for thirty days of peace and quiet after racking up a new mark of 175 sorties against the enemy in Italy and previous Mediterranean campaigns, Major Lee found the first 30 minutes anything but that. He had thought that his homecoming would be a simple, family affair, but hours before word had swept through the town that the youthful fighter pilot was coming. By 5:30, hundreds of townspeople had jammed the square, with town officials, clergy, the American Legion and Norwood’s crack St. Catherine’s Drum Corps waiting to welcome a famous son of Norwood home.

Two Buddies With Him

Met at the South Station an hour before by his two brothers, Thomas and Vincent, Major Lee found his route blocked at Washington and Howard streets by a cheering throng. With him were two veteran airmen of his squadron, Captains John L. Beck of Idaho and William Colgan of Georgia, who were stopping off in Norwood a few days before proceeding to their homes.

There at the outskirts of the business district, the three fliers were hurried into an open sports car and escorted down flag-lined Washington street (sic) by police, a detail from the Norwood Post of the American Legion and the uniformed marchers of St. Catherine’s parish. Townspeople, who only a month before had read of the new mark set by the youthful Major in flying his 164th sortie against the enemy, clapped in tribute to the returned airman and then broke into a thunderous roar.

At Nahatan street (sic), the car and it’s hero cargo turned into the curb before the cannon commemorating the exploits of Norwood men of another war, and there Chairman Harry Butters of the Board of Selectmen extended the official greetings of the town, and blessings were bestowed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. Walsh, St. Catherine’s pastor, now deceased. There he was also greeted by his two sisters, Mrs. Alice Adams and Miss Dorothy Lee.

Greets His Mother

The ceremonies were cut as short as possible to allow the major to continue on to his home where his mother, a widow of a year, had been preparing excitedly for his return since receiving word by telephone from New Jersey. The line of march formed again and the procession continued down Nahatan street to Lenox turning into Rock street and stopping in front of the Lee residence at number 26. Rushing up once familiar steps, he was greeted at the doorway by his mother, who wept with joy and repeated, “Thank God, Thank God,” as she embraced her son. Spectators turned away with misty eyes as the flier stepped through the door for the reunion with his family.

The homecoming for Major Lee was the first for a Norwood boy in World War II. Circumstances were right and the town did itself proud.

Early in the day neighbors heard that he was coming home. They learned that his arrival in Norwood was scheduled for the vicinity of 5 o’clock, and then went to work on arrangements. Selectman Clem Riley was contacted and from then on he had a job on his hands. St. Catherine’s rectory was one of the first places to receive a call, to see if the Drum Corps could march. Fr. Christopher Griffin, director of the Corps, was out of town, for problem number one, and number two was the fact that the day was a holy day in the church and St. Catherine’s School was not in session, making it difficult to round up the boys and girls of the Corps. However, Fr. Griffin was located, and he returned to Norwood immediately to spend the rest of the afternoon locating the youngsters.

Meanwhile, Clem Riley was busy contacting other members of the Board of Selectmen, town officials and the Legion, and from then on plans mushroomed fast. Word spread around town like wildfire that Major Lee was coming home; Riley made arrangements with the radio station WORL to make three announcements to the effect that a homecoming was being planned, and the MESSENGER hit the street with the story at 3 o’clock to cap the advance publicity.

By 5 o’clock there were few people who hadn’t heard the news and everyone who could make it was on hand for the celebration.

There was sadness mingled in with Major Lee’s happiness in returning to his native town for he was told in a family gathering of the death of his father while he was overseas. They had not informed him at the time because it was feared the shock would hurt his flying record. Major Lee took the message bravely and fussed over his mother who burst into tears at his sight. She whispered a prayer of thanks as she clung in his arms.

Surprise Furlough

Major Lee said that his furlough was as much a surprise to him as it was to his family, all of whom were present except a sisted (sic) who lives in Florida. “I was told 24 hours before I was to start for home of the plans,” he said. When he reached North Africa he sent four telegrams to his family, but none reached the Norwood residence.

Major Lee saw many faces he had become familiar with over the counter of a local A&P store, in the reception given him. But he missed the presence of his pal since childhood, Eddie Desmond, then a member of the Infantry stationed in England, who used to work with him when they were both chain store clerks.

He mentioned Jerry Gotovich of Norwood, whom he met in Alexandria, as the only local boy he had come in contact with since his assignment overseas. Major Lee was to be in the country for 30 days before taking up a new assignment overseas.

He spoke of the unexpected homecoming celebration. “I’m very grateful to the people of Norwood for their thoughtfulness. No word can express what I really feel in my heart,” he said.

Major Lee came home with a nickname bestowed upon him by fellow airmen while in training – G-3. The letter and numeral pertain to a plan in the Air Corps. “I’m not too please (sic) with it but I get a kick out of it,” he said. He was called that at flying school and only members of his original squadron still stick to it.

One of Youngest

The youthful officer not only had set a new record as fighter pilot but was one of the youngest majors in the Air Forces. His thoughts had always been in the air since the first time he walked down to Wiggins’ airfield to find what it would feel like up in the sky. That was shortly before his enlistment in July of 1941 and had managed to receive some lessons as a pilot at that field before he was called to the colors shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack.

As a commanding officer he worked with leaders of the Allied forces both of the Army and Air force and told of visits by Generals Arnold, Spaatz, Cannon, Sir Charles Portell, chief of the R. A. F., as well as attending Air Marshal Cunningham’s New Year’s Eve party.

Spaatz, and Arnold’s visit were made to congratulate Major Lee and his squadron for their outstanding work with the Army in Egypt, where they fought all the way across the desert and straight into Italy. During this period they maintained an average of better than five to one in victories over the Luftwaffe. The squadron’s main task was the bombing and straffing (sic) in support of the ground forces.

Pal Met Death

One of the horrors of the war to George was the death of his best pal who had a share in his victories. He went on a flight and didn’t return. That happened while they were in action in Africa.

Return to Europe

With the well earned furlough completed, Major Lee returned to the European Theater to resume his flying against the enemy with the 12th Air Force. After several months of blasting enemy positions in support of the Allied Ground Forces in Northern Italy, Lee completed his 200th mission. Shortly after this feat, George removed his Major’s leafs and pinned on the silver leafs of the rank of Lt. Colonel to which he had been promoted.

Approximately nine months later, and at the age of 25, George was promoted to the rank of Full Colonel which, at the time, was considered one of the youngest Colonels in the history of the Air Force.

On October 1, 1946, it was VJ all over again for Norwood as it was the second homecoming for the air-ace and some 3,000 citizens went all out to show their appreciation to their local hero for the wonderful account he made for himself and for the people of the United States.

He got out of the Air Force shortly after the war and opened up the Wings Club on Walpole street (sic). It was an instant success and soon became a favorite spot for such important people as the late Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin and former Governor Paul A. Dever. But running a night club, even a successful one, was not for George.

He reenlisted in the Air Force as a Colonel at the age of 28 and became a jet-pilot. To some in the Air Force, 28 seemed like a rather old age to be flying one of these 600 mile-per-hour planes, but George just took it in stride the same as everything else.

Following a stint in the United States, Colonel Lee once again took off for Europe and this time was based at Giebelstadt Airfield as group commander of the 36th Fighter-Bomber Group.

Since that time, George has flown steadily with the Air Force up until the time of the accident which took the life of not only Norwood’s hero, but a hero of all Americans who ever heard or came in contact with George T. Lee, Colonel , United States Air Force.

Florence DESMOND (nee KIMBALL ?)

olivetype9 — 19 Feb 2007 6:08:47 GMT

Trying to find information on my great-grandmother: Florence A. Desmond (born about 1890). Not sure what her maiden name was, but she is of French Canadian descent. Her parents were born in France. She was born in New York and lived her married life in Buffalo New York.

She married John Edward Desmond and had four children: Eric, Eileen, Francis and William. Francis was my grandfather.

Florence had a nephew named Cecil Kimball (b. abt 1898), listed on a 1930 census as part of her household. Perhaps her maiden name is Kimball . . . .

I'm trying to discover her maiden name and her parents names, so as to hopefully trace her French lineage.

Thank you,
Destiny.

Johanna DESMOND, nee LEAHY - IRE>PA, Morris (ca 1818)

olivetype9 — 19 Feb 2007 6:00:14 GMT

Trying to research John Desmond (b. 1814) and Johanna Leahy Desmond (b. 1818) in Templemartin County Cork Ireland.

John and Johanna are my ggg grandparents. They had a son named Jeremiah who had 10 children with Rose.

Jeremiah and Rose had a son named John who married Florence (unknown maiden name). John and Florence had a son named Francis who was my mother's father.

I really don't know much about researching in Ireland so any help would be greatly(!) appreciated. I would really like to find out who the parents are of John and Johanna Desmond (1814/1818).

Destiny.

James DESMOND - Buffalo, NY

LDesmond|MA772088 — 31 Mar 2003 4:27:09 GMT

I am researching James Desmond who left Ireland
in the 1850's and went to Canada for a short time
before settling in Buffalo, NY. He appears on the
1860 US Census in Buffalo. His wife's name is Ellen
and he is the father of Patrick Desmond, and the
grandfather of Charles S. Desmond, who was the
Chief Justice of the NY Court of Appeals in the
1960's.

I am trying to establish how (or if) he is related
to my great-great-grandfather, Michael Desmond, who
is from Farnanes, County Cork, Ireland and
emigrated to Newton, MA in 1891.

Any information on the Buffalo Desmonds would be
appreciated.

Daniel DESMOND of Boston

MBausemer41 — 8 Jan 2007 12:57:53 GMT

Looking for info on John Desmond, b. Ireland about 1840, married Margaret Haggerty. They lived in Boston, MA and had many children including Mary E who married William Brown and Daniel, B. 1870 who married Mary Sheerin.
Any info would be great.

Margaret DESMOND

Daitan8 — 4 Nov 2006 1:51:16 GMT

I'm very new to this , any help will be greatly appreciated.
My Great -Grandmother was Margaret Desmond, born May 15, 1862 in County Cork, Ireland. She married Michael J Carroll in St Louis, Mo.
Her death cert. lists her father as John Desmond and her mother as unknown, but I have been told that her maiden name was Tracy.

Sarah DESMOND - b 1822, Queens County, Ireland

piney34 — 27 Aug 2006 5:42:19 GMT

I am looking for information about Sarah and her parents. She married William Dickinson in about 1843. They had 9 children according to census records I have found. Sarah and William moved to England sometime before the 1851 census. She was not found on the 1871 census and William had a new wife. Their last child my Great Great Grandfather William Desmond Dickinson was born in 1862 and I wonder if she didn't die in childbirth. Anyway if any of you know about her or her other 8 children I would appreciate conversing with you.

Thank you

Kristy Honein

Martin Patrick DESMOND

cr018w8019 — 27 Aug 2006 5:38:55 GMT

hi like a lot of people iam looking for my late fathers side of the family my dad was matin desmond hehad two brothers alex and paddy there fathers name was patrick desmond mothers name maria formerly banks they came from millfield cork dad was born 1911 there must be someone out there paddy ithink had ten children hear hoping

James FRAZIER and Catherine DESMOND

CFraza — 27 Aug 2006 5:36:25 GMT

I was wandering if these names sound familiar to any body.James Frazier and Catherine Desmond were married in 1849 in Hopkinton, MAssachusetts. they had 8 children one who, if i have the right family was my Great Great Grandmother Mary (Frazier) Chaboude,she married Anthony Chaboude from France in 1875?Their son's name was John who later changed his name to Shepard. He then married Catherine (Gunther) they had 9 children the older being my Grandmother Catherine Shepard Fraza. These Shepards are from Haverhill, Massachusetts. anyone has any information it would be much appreciated. Thank-You

Hannah DESMOND

jenny — 10 Jul 2006 5:58:33 GMT

Looking for info on Hannah desmond who married william henry hynes had child lillian hynes born 1880 or 1888

DESMONDs of County Cork

LizHerbertGardner — 25 Jun 2006 8:06:12 GMT

Looking for Desmond family descendants in Donoughmore, Douglas, Tower or that beneral area in the parish of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
They would be cousins to Mary O'Callahan b ca 1860 in Donoughmore, County Cork. She m John Ford of Tower, Cork and they lived in the Tower, Inniscarra area. They had 4 children; Mary, Johanna, Timmy Paddy

John DESMOND m Mary TWOMEY

okeesmayup — 23 May 2006 7:00:28 GMT

I have little information on this family. John married a Mary (Twomey) most likely in Cork, maybe Macroom area. Mary was born approx 1861 and had a sister Honora or Nora Twomey. I believe they married in Ireland before immigrating to Brockton MA. Mary died while giving birth to her daughter Mary Katherine Desmond 7-23-1902.

DESMONDs in New Jersey

S.K. Smith — 13 May 2006 5:51:05 GMT

My gggrandmother was Isabel or Belle Desmond, born 1858 in New Jersey. She married first Arthur J.D. Leroy, then a man called Paulson or Polson. She must have been somebody's aunt or cousin? Does anyone out there have info for me?

Danny DESMOND's First Wife

billmar1_1 — 1 Dec 2006 12:22:35 GMT

Still Looking for family of Danny Desmond `s first wife. her name Theresa. She died on X-Mas eve. new E-Mail adress :billmar1@optonline.net

Mary DESMOND

abbottmdp — 13 May 2006 3:20:49 GMT

My grandmother, Mary Desmond, immigrated from County Cork, Ireland about 1906 and married Charles A. Abbott of Philadelphia between 1910 and 1912.

Would be grateful for any info you can provide on her and her ancestry.

I will return the favor for her decendancy.

Daniel DESMOND

KarenLMurphy — 31 May 2005 9:50:18 GMT

I am looking for information on my g-grandfather. My father believes that he was born in New Orleans, LA. His father is Michael Desmond and I believe that his mother may be Hannah Sheehan. He has at least one sister Nora M Desmond. Daniel Desmond married Elizabeth O'Rourke on 12/25/1873. They lived for many years in Virginia City, NV. They eventually moved to California. I believe Sacramento.

Johanna DESMOND

BerniceConley72 — 30 Jan 2006 5:16:30 GMT

Looking for Johanna Desmond b. 1836 who married Patrick Joseph McCarthy b. 1826. both born in Ireland. Seems they had children in Connecticut.

DESMOND - Brooklyn>New Jersey

DESMOE1 — 12 May 2006 11:19:58 GMT

I AM TRYING TO CONTACT A DEIDRE HEALEY WHO WROTE A MESSAGE SEVERAL YEARS AGO. HE E-MAIL ADDRESS THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE MESSAGE IS NO LONGER ANY GOOD. IN LOOKIING AT HER MESSAGE, I BELIEVE WE HAVE THE SAME SET OF GREAT GREAT GRANDPARENTS AND I BELIEVE MY FATHER WAS HER GRANDFATHERS BROTHER. MY FATHER DID LIVE IN POUGHKEEPSIE NEW YORK. MY GREAT GREAT GRANDPARENTS WERE JAMES DESMOND AND BRIDGET SKAHILL OF IRELAND.

I AM TRAVELING TO IRELAND NEXT SUMMER (2007) AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PART OF IRELAND THESE PEOPLE CAME FROM

ED DESMOND

DESMONDs in Cork, Ireland

drobertson26 — 20 Mar 2006 6:31:42 GMT

My gg grandmother Mary Desmond was born in Cork, Ireland to parents Jeremiah Desmond and Mary Reardon in 1843, she married George Robertson from Dundee in Cork in 1863.
I am trying to find information on Marys parents and any siblings, can anyone help?

Patrick and Hannorah DESMOND - Pottsville, PA

thefitzes — 6 Mar 2006 9:24:10 GMT

I am looking for information about Patrick and Hannorah Desmond and their descendants. They were both born in Ireland about 1833. Their children are Hannorah (also born in Ireland around 1852), Ellen (born in PA about 1857), John, Johanna, Dorothy (Dollie), Frank, Mary, and Joseph. Ellen married Frank Seeber. Their children were Frank, Sadie, and Honore. Honore married Albert Fitzpatrick
Thanks for your help.

Patrick DESMOND and Margaret Rebecca LESLIE in Iowa

WDale_M — 26 Apr 2006 2:42:59 GMT

Seeking information on the family of Patrick DESMOND and Margaret Rebecca LESLIE in the late 19th and early 20th cent.

Patrick Desmond was born between 1870 and 1874 in Ireland or Michigan. Margaret Rebecca Leslie was born Abt 1872/1873 in Iowa. She was the daughter of Felix Negley Leslie and Catherine A. McAllister; the granddaughter of Hugh Leslie and Rebecca Negley; the great granddaughter of Alexander NEGLEY of the Pittsburgh Negleys.

Patrick and Margaret Rebecca had 8 known children in IA:
Joseph P., Dec., 1896;
John, Nov 1899;
Catherine E., Abt 1901;
Daniel F., Abt 1903;
Mary A., Abt 1906;
Edwin A., July 12, 1908;
Thomas, Abt 1912;
Bernard, Abt 1917.

I have been able to find most of the family in the 1910 census (in Pottawattamie Co., IA) and in the 1920 census (in Cass Co., IA), but none in the 1930 census (most strange).

Seeking information on marriages, children and deaths of all of the above. Willing to share information.

Bill Muller
Muller1938@yahoo.com

Family Tree for DESMONDs of Midleton and Surrounding Area

Caitriona Ardiff — 23 Sep 2005 7:47:13 GMT

Does anyone have a family tree done for the Desmonds of Midleton/Ballyspillane areas of Co Cork? I believe someone in USA did major research a few years ago and compiled the family tree. It links up the Desmonds, O'Briens, Powers, Kearneys, Rohans and many other families. Please get in touch if you can help me. Maybe you know someone who did the research? Please let me know!

Looking for any info on Honora DESMOND of MA - 1850s

Theresa R. Anderson — 15 Aug 2005 5:48:13 GMT

Looking for any info on a Honora Desmond who married a Denis McCarty abt 1850.Honora was from MA & Denis from Ireland according to a son's, James, death cert. James died in 1947 in Eau Claire WI. One of their son's, Florence, is my gggrandfather. Honora was Denis's 2nd wife. He had 2 son's, Florence b 1836 Ireland & Michael b 1849 MA, & they had 6 more children b in WI, Iowa & Canada. Would like to know when & where they died. And any info on their marriage & background if possible. anyone know this family??? Thank you Teri Anderson

DESMOND from Ireland to Canada to Minnesota

JFRA4271 — 25 Feb 2005 1:52:33 GMT

Cornelius Desmond came from Ireland. They came to Canada and From there they went Renville Mn. and Mpls. Son was Jeremiah born in Canada. He married Mary Cunnuningham at Birch Cooley Mn. If you have any information I would appreciate the help. Thank You

John DESMOND and Bertha THORNE

Don Desmond — 25 Feb 2005 2:30:40 GMT

Looking for information on John 'Jack' Desmond (b. abt. 1900, d. abt. 1979) and his wife Bertha Thorne.

He has a Nova Scotia; Gardenna, California; and Long Beach, California connection.

Do these names and places 'ring' with anyone...?

Lorraine DESMOND

billdroemer — 18 Apr 2005 4:30:01 GMT

Lorraine Desmond, born in New York, 1928. Lorraine had one sister Dorothy, Mother Helen, Father Philip. Any information on this family, please advise. They lived in the
Bronx in 1930. Thank You for any information.

Christine DESMOND of Australia

cathnigel — 1 Apr 2005 9:03:15 GMT

I am trying to contact a Christine Desmond who posted a message here some four or five years ago. The old contact email was "Chris_Desmond@bigpond.com.au", but I got a "mail returned" from that.

If you're still interested Christine, my fiancee is directly related to Harrison Senior of Oldfields Yard, Almondbury, Yorkshire, England. More than happy to share what information we have, so please get in touch.

DESMOND and STANTON Families of Midleton, Co Cork

Caitriona Ardiff — 4 Mar 2005 5:49:18 GMT

I am looking for any information on the families of Philip Desmond and Bridget Stanton, their descendents or their ancestors. They lived in the Midleton area at the end of 19th century and beginning of the 20th century. Please send me any information!

DESMOND

Wellintongacres — 25 Feb 2005 1:50:57 GMT

Does anyone know where I can find the dates of a marriage or a copy of a marriage certificate of Marton Desmond and Miri. They lived in Hartford, CT. and both died in 1963.

DESMONDs in San Francisco, California, 1870

Patti — 28 Dec 2004 12:08:08 GMT

Looking for family members related to the following DESMOND family.
1870 CENSUS SAN FRANCSICO, CA
DESMOND FAMILY:
Patrick; b. Ireland age 40
Ellen (CORKREY-DESMOND) b. Ireland age 35
Elizabeth b. CA age 10
Timothy b. CA age 10
Hannah b. CA age 9
Mary b. CA age 5
Margaret b. CA age 3
Dennis b. CA age 10/12's

In the 1880 SF CA Census it shows another child:
Catherine (aka) Lizzie (aka) Katie

Any information on the above family would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Patti

(I am related to Hannah Desmond) Thank you.

Jeremiah DESMOND, Co. Cork > NS

HughMillar76 — 28 Feb 2005 2:16:02 GMT

Jeremiah ca.1797-1869, son of Thomas Desmond and Susan Crawford. Married Margaret Connors (ca.1802-1875) before 1826. Gravestone in Bras D'Or, NS gives his place of birth as Drenoughl (sic) Co. Cork, and Margaret in Dunmanway.

Children Timothy ca.1826 IRL; John ca. 1827 IRL; Mary ca.1828 <IRL>; Daniel 1834 North Sydney, Cape Breton,Nova Scotia; Captain Thomas ca. 1837 NS; Patrick ca. 1838 NS; Margaret ca. 1841 NS; Johanna ca. 1842 NS; James ca. 1845 NS and Jeremiah Jr Aug 1847 NS.

John m. Ellen Murray 1855 Portland, ME; Mary m. Lawrence Donovan ca. 1861 (lived in Portland); Daniel m. Winifred Gannon ca. 1866 (lived in North Sydney); Captain Thomas m. Julia ca. 1870 (lived NS); Margaret m. John Mullins 1866 (North Sydney and Prospect, NS); James m. Catherine Comerford 1875 (North Sydney); Jeremiah m. Annie Mahoney Murray 1873 (Portland).

I've seen a few postings which may indicate connections in Co. Cork and possibly North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia area. Several cousins and I are actively searching for help on the Irish end, as a researcher there hasn't come up with much information.

Any DESMONDs from Toledo, Ohio, In the first Half of the Century?

Daniel J. Desmond, Jr. — 3 Jan 2000 12:54:21 GMT

Looking for any info on the Desmonds who lived in the Toledo, Ohio area in the first half of the century...

Patrick DESMOND m Sarah FITZPATRICK in 1851 in Chatham, New Brunswick

S_Schollum — 22 May 2006 10:11:53 GMT

Hi: I am looking for more information on Patrick Desmond, born around 1826 in County Cork, Ireland; traveled with parent(s) (John Desmond & ?) and went to New Brunswick in/around 1840, first settled in Douglastown, then Buchtouche, Kent County, NB.
Patrick married Sarah Fitzpatrick in 1851

I am also interested in learning much more about Sarah Fitzpatrick, born ? in Chatham, daughter of Luke and Mary (O'Leary) Fitzpatrick from County Wexford, Ireland. They possibly went to NB in 1816.
Sarah had a brother Michael, born around 1822/3.
Any details about either family will be much appreciated.
Cheers
Stephen Schollum

Philip DESMOND m Bridget STANTON, Midleton, Co Cork, 1882 or 1883

Caitriona Ardiff — 28 Dec 2004 12:11:10 GMT

The above mentioned got married in 1882 or 1883 and had 10 children. Any information on Philip or Bridget's brothers, sisters, parents or children would be most welcome. Philip died in 1925 and Bridget in 1925 and are both buried near Midleton, Co Cork.
Please help if you can!!

DESMOND family from Maine

Don Desmond — 25 Feb 2005 2:19:57 GMT

Wondering if anyone has any connections, research, or information to any DESMOND family from Maine, USA.

Particularly interested in the Portland, Bath, or Bangor area
of Maine, USA.

DESMOND - 1882, NY

DLaFromboise — 10 Apr 2005 11:14:29 GMT

THE FREEPORT PRESS

Pub. Thurs., Aug. 10, 1882
Harrison Co., OH

James Railly murdered his brother-in-law, ROBERT DESMOND of near New York, last Wednesday. Both had been drinking.

****************

Courtesy post - not related

Obituary - Grace DESMOND (d 6 June 1895)

JLBURKET — 28 Dec 2004 12:13:24 GMT

[Note: I am not researching any of these families. Just posting this obit because it was on the same page as an obit I tracked down for an RAOGK request.]

The Morning Call
Allentown, PA
Friday, June 7, 1895
Page 1

Grace Desmond Killed
She Met Death by Being Struck by an Engine Last Night
Grace Desmond is dead. Her checkered career was suddenly ended last evening at 9 o'clock when she was struck by Lehigh Valley passenger train No. 3 at Bell crossing, Water street, Hokendauqua. She was instantly killed, but the body was not badly mangled. The train was stopped and the remains taken to her home near by. She was killed on the same spot where Andy Mellon met his death last week. She wore her night gown and her mother, who was under the influence of liquor, says two boys threw a stone into the room through a window. Grace went out and followed the lads and met with this accident. The mother carries a mark on the arm which she says was inflicted by a club of the intruders. Later Undertaker Snyder took charge of the remains and Coroner Yost will hold an inquest this morning. The family is in destitute circumstances. Deceased was 25 years of age and is survived by her husband, Philip Desmond.

DESMONDs from Sicily

joey — 26 Apr 2000 11:02:36 GMT

Im looking for info on Desmonds who came for Sicily they also went by their real last of Patillo. They landed in NY and then scattered all over

Michael DESMOND - Mobile, Alabama

DAVE DESMOND — 19 Mar 2000 6:14:44 GMT

I'AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER, MICHAEL DESMOND,1879-1924. HE WAS A MOBILE POLICE DETECTIVE . ANY HELP ON THIS FAMILY HISTORY WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

DESMOND - Ireland>Westchester Co., NY

adabriss — 16 Oct 2001 3:06:59 GMT

I'm helping a friend try to find her grandmother. Here is what we believe:
Nellie Desmond b:1880 in Ireland, immgrated to US about 1894. In 1900 Census of Westchester Co.NY with Adam and Bridget Desmond Oswald. About 1901 Nellie Desmond married William Henry Ebelt. Later md. a Tony Dodd. If anyone has a connection to these names I hope to hear from you. Thanks, Donna

James DESMOND - Fairfax Co., VA

TSchultze6431 — 28 Mar 2002 5:39:09 GMT

My ggrandfather, James Desmond, was married to Julia Reagan, lived at Crocker Hall on Reagan Farm. They had two children - Timothy James Desmond and Margaret Mary Desmond Cronin.

DESMOND Family, 339 East St., Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Robin Griswold — 25 Feb 2005 2:17:34 GMT

Looking for any info on my grandmother Mildred Desmond b jul 1884. The names I have are Amelia Augusta Desmond,William Desmond,Willie Desmond and Amelia Augusta Beitzel,John C Beitzel,Walter Beitzel,Charles H Beitzel

DESMOND from CT to Nebraska

kaseysmom — 25 Feb 2005 2:18:51 GMT

I have a Timothy Desmond born 1883 in Stafford, CT to John Desmond and Julia O'Shea. By the 1920 census, he was living in Lincoln, Nebraska with his sisters Catherine, Mary, Nellie - all from CT. By 1930 he had married a Margarete Ann Doyle living in Nebraska.

Does any of this sound familiar? would love to exchange information.

Michael DESMOND - Ireland to MA

faireday1 — 25 Feb 2005 2:32:13 GMT

I'm looking for information on Michael Desmond, born in Ireland to John Desmond and Johanna Cronine. I can find no record of either of his parents, beyond Michael's birth/christening record.

Mary DESMOND, daughter of John and Johanna

mhsykes — 25 Jun 2001 4:16:08 GMT

Searching for relatives of my g.grandfather's sister. Mary was born in 1854 in PA (Tioga county?). My g. grandfather was Jeremiah (b. 8/1/1849 in Nauvoo, Pa).

William & Joanna DESMOND

Margaret — 25 Feb 2005 2:37:24 GMT

Looking for information on William Desmond and his family. William was born about 1847 in NY State. His wife was Joanna Nolan. Their children were Pire (1871)and Charles (1876). In 1880 they were living in Utica, Oneida Co. NY.

William DESMOND married Margaret REYNOLDS

LoisABurns — 25 Feb 2005 2:39:35 GMT

I am looking for information on William Desmond born March 1860 NY, he married Margaret Reynolds born January 1863 NY. According to the 1900 census they married 1879, children listed are Kattie (?) November 1882, Mary E., March 1884, Sarah, October 1888 (She later married Charles J. Hinspeter) Lena, August 1895 and William J., March 1896. I cannot locate this family after 1900. Anyone out there a descendant of anyone listed here???

DESMOND Family of Brooklyn, New York

484asdgfoid — 25 Feb 2005 9:41:53 GMT

Hello Everyone...maybe someone here can help me make a connection of two. My Desmonds are one of several Desmond families from Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY. My step-great-grandfather on my mother's side is Lawrence Desmond, born 29 Jan 1887 in Delaware and died 07 Jan 1961 in Los Angeles, CA; his mother's maiden name was Lapieria. At the time of his marriage to my grandmother..Lillian Cox..he was employed as a boilermaker in a shipyard. Lillian was born 08 Nov 1889 in Brooklyn, New York and died 01 Apr 1976 in Brooklyn, NY. They had 4 children: Daniel, born 05 Apr 1908 and died April 1969 in NY; James, born 26 Jul 1907 and died August 1950 in NY; Mary born in 1904/05 and died in the 1970s in California; and Lawrence, Jr. born 27 Oct 1902 and died Nov 1972 in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.
Lillian later married to my great-grandfather Jerome Garofalo of Brooklyn, NY. Anyone with information please contact me at: tenwestconcepts@excite.com.

Blanche DESMOND, wife of Edgar Parry BROWN

borderguy — 25 Feb 2005 2:41:45 GMT

I am seeking information on the family of Henry John Brown b. Dec. 9, 1850 d. Nov. 27,1932 who was buried Nov. 29, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. He was an employee of Brown Brothers Stationers of Toronto. His wife was Matilda E. Reed b. 1854 d. 1945. They lived at 156 Welland Ave. Toronto at the time of his death.
Their family was as follows:
Henry Reed Brown b 1878
Frank Morley Brown b. 1880
Edgar Parry Brown and wife BLANCHE DESMOND
lElsie Matilda Brown b. 1886 d. 1952
Annie Gertrude Brown b. 1888 d. 1993
Thomas Percy Brown and wife Florence Jackson with children
John Burton Brown
Florence Bernice Brown, and
Ruth Eileen Brown

If anyone has additional information on these people and/or their descendants, I would appreciate a contact.

William J DESMOND of Boston, MA

SMILEITSKAT — 25 Feb 2005 8:11:47 GMT

He was b. 30 Oct 1893 and m. Theresa V. Ryan in 1918. He was a Bus driver and they had 5 children all born in Boston, Ma. Children. William, Theresa & Agnes (Twins), Ellen, Robert. I think his mother or anut could have been a Fitzgerald.
I could use anyones help.
Kathleen Jones

Noreen DESMOND, New Rochelle, NY 1928

cribbs7777 — 14 Mar 2003 8:16:06 GMT

Listed in the New Rochelle High School book for 1928 at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cribbs/newrochelle/
Bill
Surname Search Utility
http://surnames.obitlinkspage.com
GenLookups.com
http://www.genlookups.com
New York Obituary Links
http://obit.obitlinkspage.com/ny.htm
New York Marriages Search
http://www.genlookups.com/ny_marriages/
New York CemSEARCH
http://www.obitcentral.com/cemsearch/ny-cem.htm

William J. DESMOND, b 30 Oct 1893

SMILEITSKAT — 25 Feb 2005 8:33:42 GMT

My name is Kathleen Wilder-Jones e-mail smileitskat@aol.com... William J. Desmond was my grandfather b.Oct. 30, 1893 in Canda or Mass. d. Nov. 1969 in Nashua, NH. There was 9 kids in his family. Steven, Jack, Elizabeth, Holly, Mamee, I do not know the rest. He married Theresa Vernoica Ryan in Boston, MA in 19l8. They had 5 children - William J. Desmond,Jr. b. 2-12-20 d. 9/2001, Theresa Ruth Desmond-Lynch and Agnes Johannah Desmond (twins) b. 11-24-21 (Agnes d. 1994 no children) Theresa is still living, Ellen Louise Desmond-Wilder b.10-11-27 d. 7/1987., Robert Steven Desmond b. 2-4-32. My Aunt Theresa Desmond-Lynch remembers her Aunt Mamee, who die around 1994? and one of her other Aunt's married a Fireman. My grandfathers parents are from Ireland. I was once told they were from O'Desmond, Ireland and dropped the O when the came to Canada or United States. If any one has information, I would love to hear from you. I have just start this and I have requested his SS-5 from the Social Security Administration, but have not received anything back.
Thanks for you help.

DESMOND Publishing Co., Boston, MA

cecilebeane — 25 Feb 2005 8:34:53 GMT

My great-grandfather, William D Desmond, started the co. He was born circa 1860 in Massachusetts. His father was born in Ireland and his mother was born in England. He married Cecilia Birkholz, 7 years his junior and born in Wisconsin, after he met her in Chicago in 1885 or before. They had 11 kids in Boston. If you are related to me, write me at
teresamccarthy@yahoo.com

DESMOND Family

kaseysmom — 25 Feb 2005 8:36:02 GMT

Am searching for any info on Timothy Desmond b. 1809 Ireland - came to Mass./CT around 1845-50 -- settled in Stafford Springs, CT -- was one of the 7 founding Irishmen of St. Edwards church in Stafford Springs. Had daughter Elizabeth (Lizzie) who married Hanley

Peggy Hanley

DESMOND - Riverboat Gambler, Missouri & Illinois

whitewingz — 25 Feb 2005 8:39:53 GMT

Does anyone know of a man, last name Desmond, who was a riverboat gambler along the Mississippi River around 1880? He was supposed to have been in the Quincy, Illinois and Missouri area about that time with a Nettie. Any possibilities would be greatly appreciated!

Timothy DESMOND - Ireland > Philadelphia?

Robert7746 — 25 Feb 2005 9:20:46 GMT

Looking for any information on a Timothy Desmond, a native of Ireland who emigrated to Phildelphia in the 1790s (?)and became a US citizen in Feb. 16, 1798 (according to a Statement of Intention filed in the PA Supreme Court). He would have been born in the 1760s or so and died sometime between 1830 and 1840. He is believed to be the father of Daniel J. Desmond, a prominent Phildelphia lawyer who served as consul general for the Vatican in the US, as well as vice consul for several other Eurpean states in the US, during the 1830s and 1840s. Timothy also may have had other children, including a son, James.

Timothy is shown in the 1810, 1820 and 1830 censuses as living in Phildelphia.

Any help or leads would be appreciated.

Colleen DESMOND

Christopher Lesley — 25 Feb 2005 9:21:48 GMT

Is there a Colleen Desmond that is related to Daniel A. Desmond out there?..Your grandmother would be Gertrude Katz?

Ellen DESMOND, born Ireland, lived in Brooklyn 1820s-1897

kromeo2543 — 25 Feb 2005 9:22:41 GMT

Does anyone have Ellen, born approx 1825 in Ireland, moved to Brooklyn, and married William WALLACE (born 1820s in Brooklyn) about 1851?

Jeremiah and Johanna DESMOND -- Ireland

vlembrey — 25 Feb 2005 9:29:03 GMT

Looking for any information about Jeremiah Desmond who was married to Johanna (unknown maiden name) late 1700's in Ireland. Their daughter, Julia, b. 1799, married John Long and came to the US around 1860. She lived in Easton MA with her son Thomas Long and his family until her death in 1884. I would specifically like to know where in Ireland this family comes from and any other information that is out there.

John Stephen DESMOND

Patricia Desmond — 5 Jun 2005 1:45:49 GMT

Looking for anyone researching the Desmond name in Mass. especially interested in anyone living in Brockton. My Desmonds were originally from County Cork, Ireland but I don't know the date of their immigration. John's father's first name is unknown his mother's name was Catherine.

DESMOND / GARVEY - Fall RIver, MA

plivernois5082 — 25 Feb 2005 9:34:09 GMT

Looking for info on Daniel Desmond married Mary Garvey ca 1921 Fall River, MA.

Honora DESMOND of Mass & WI, 1850-60s

TAnderson9710 — 25 Feb 2005 9:32:44 GMT

looking for any info on a Honora or Hanora Desmond who married Denis McCarty. Denis had 2 children by a previous marriage, I believe, when he married Honora. Came across her maiden name while researching info on their son James McCarthy in Eau Claire WI. Would like to know marriage date, & when she & Dennis died & where they are buried. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone??? Thank You...

John DESMOND - Canton, NY

margaret brennan — 25 Feb 2005 9:38:00 GMT

I am looking for descendants of John Desmond and Mary O'Connor who settled in Canton NY. Mary was the daughter of Daniel O'Connor and Bridget Trainor. John was born in Ireland in 1835. They had nine children. Mary who married William Kanoff, Elizabeth who married Arthur Ames, John who married Ella Hill, Lottie who married Angus Parkinson, Maud who married William Dunn, Augustus who married Edna McArdle, as well as Charles, Helen, and Annie. If you are related to any of the above please contact me.

Catherine DESMOND, b 9 Mar 1835

Keith W Bettys — 25 Feb 2005 9:39:57 GMT

I have a Catherine Desmond who was born on 9Mar1835 in either Hastings or Lambton, Ontario. She married Hiram Bettys on 14 Apr 1860 in either place. They lived in Dawn Twp, Lambton Co, Ontario from 1861 to 1866 and had two sons there, William and Harry. Unable to find any info on her family. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

John DESMOND m Agnes NOWACHEK

Linda Smith — 25 Feb 2005 9:49:50 GMT

J. DESMOND d. 11.29.1948 m. A. Nowachek, b. 1.10.1882.
W/ appreciate any info regarding this family. Thank's!

DESMOND Search in County Cork

DavePAdams — 28 Feb 2005 2:14:12 GMT

I have a Peter Desmond who died in 1938, possibly buried in Clondrohid. I have no other information. Can anybody help trace back his lineage.

John DESMOND - Canada

KEllickson — 4 May 2004 2:16:14 GMT

Looking for info on parents of Lucy Jane Desmond (b. January 1802 in Howard, Kent County, Canada.) Her parents were John Desmond and Lucy Jane Ten Eyke (?). but I have no info further back.Lucy Jane Desmond married James Gilchrist Jr. and she died in Lima Ohio 8/11/1888.

Harry, Charles, and Lucy DESMOND, NJ - New info

Bill Terrill — 10 Nov 2001 10:54:09 GMT

Please contact me if you ahve any info on any of the following:
Obituary - December 07, 1905
Ramond Desmond, 204 West End Place, Cranford, NJ age 65 died 12/01/05. He leaves two sons, Charles of Arlington, NJ and H.W. Desmond of Cranford and a daughter, Mrs. Lucy Henly of Rutherford, NJ.
The mother of the above children was Lucy Reilly Reid and is buried in Highgate cemetery in London, England with another brother Raymond.
I know that Lucy went to the University of Dublin in 1883. Charles and Harry (H.W.) were born in Kingstown, Ireland and at one time the family lived in Bullock Castle in Dalkey, Ireland.
Harry was a founding editor of the Architectural Record and Guide in New York and an author. Charles served in the U.S. Navy rising to the rank of at least Lt. Commander.
My line is from Harry and would appreciate contacting anyone who is from this line.
Thanks - William Desmond Terrill
ARO-1@worldnet.att.net

Timothy DESMOND

Ginny Nordin — 15 Feb 2000 7:38:35 GMT

I am seeking information re: Timothy Desmond of Ireland, circa 1700. He had a son William W., who had a son William James, who had a son William Henry Desmond, who is my maternal grandfather. William W. was born in Canada, and lived in Michigan, married a Julia Hoyt, and had three girls, and the one boy William Henry. Any one out there?

Daniel DESMOND, PA

Claire_Matthews — 13 Sep 2003 2:34:19 GMT

Looking for relatives of Daniel Desmond and Mary Kennedy. Children were Edward and Mary. Lived in Roxborough/Manayunk area of Philadelphia.

DESMOND Relatives

T J Haggerty — 11 Jul 2000 8:06:31 GMT

My g-g aunt Mary Haggerty, married ?? Desmond about 1858-60. They had two children, Mary b.1860 and Thomas b. 1862. I assume Mr. Desmond was killed in the Civil War because Mary remarries about 1869 to a Michael Hayes and they have two children, Alice, b.1869 and James b. 1871. All these children were bo in Pa. but then they moved to Broome Co., New York. They were farmers. I found Thomas Desmond, Mary's son, in the 1900 census living in Binghamtom, NY, married to Mary and having one son, Carroll born in 1894. If this rings a bell with anyone please contact me at my e-mail address.

Thanks again,

Tom Haggerty

William DESMOND

Aimee — 27 May 2000 9:28:00 GMT

Looking for information on a William Desmond.
Brother of Johanna Jackins.
They came from County Cork Ireland.
Johanna had a daughter named Caroline Jackins(1892) in Holton Maine.
She ended up in Spirit Lake Idaho married to Clifford Hazel.
Caroline may have had a half sister with the last name of Boyne.
Johanna went by the name Annie and at times stated that her maiden name was Bailey.
Any information about William's parents would be a great help.

DESMOND Family in Cork

LizHerbertGardner — 12 Oct 2003 10:36:43 GMT

Looking for the a connection to the Desmond family in the Dougla area of Cork or Douglas Street. They would be descendant relatives to Mary O'Callahan & John Ford of Tower, Inniscarra and Patrick Wall & Johanna Ford in Blarney Village.

DESMOND from Schull

Ed Hogan — 13 May 2001 6:21:32 GMT

Great Grandfather Patrick Desmond born about 1845. Married Maria Byrne on Clare Island in 1875. Patrick worked for predecessor of Irish Lights as a lighthouse carpenter. His father was John Desmond a ships carpenter and his mother Margaret Regan. John's father was Patrick Desmond also a ships carpenter. Margaret's parents were Tim and Kathryn Regan. All from southwestern County Cork (Schull area).

DESMOND / HAZLET - Brooklyn, New York City

TERESATARTAGLIA90 — 8 Jul 2001 4:57:03 GMT

LOOKING FOR FAMILY OF MICHEAL DESMOND AND MARY HAZLET DESMOND FROM 1900-1908 NEED DEATH PLACE OF MICHEAL DESMOND

DESMOND Family History

Michael J. Desmond — 16 Mar 2001 2:34:50 GMT

My father, Michael Desmond, was born in Dun-
manway, West Cork, in 1902. His father was
Timothy Desmond, and his father was Thomas.
Dad came to USA thru Boston in 1920's.
Do these lines cross with yours?

Ellen SEEBER, nee DESMOND

Dave Fitzpatrick — 12 Feb 2001 12:09:21 GMT

Looking for any info on an Ellen Desmond, my great grandmother. She was married to a Frank Seeber and lived in Reading, PA. She is the mother of Honore Seeber. Thanks.

Check This out!

Matthew Desmond — 31 May 2005 10:34:46 GMT

Hello, my name is Matthew Desmond and I'm just looking for hints about my ancestry. So far, all I know is that my relatives are of Irish descent. I live in Canada. If this sounds familiar to you or you just want to get in touch with me you can E-mail me and well, whatever. It should be cool.

Andrew DESMOND from MN and ND

timewaits — 10 May 2002 2:19:51 GMT

Am searching for information about Andrew Desmond (b. July 13, 1886 in IReland) who married Rose Walcher(b. July 1886 in North Dakota. Anyone knowing this family would be welcome to reply.

Celest D. DESMOND

Cheryl Moody — 25 Dec 2000 7:32:48 GMT

Looking for information on Celest Desmond (b. abt 1890 in Northampton MA?). She married Wugene E. Shepard at the month of May (unknown year) at a church named Holy Name Church (I believe to be in Springfield MA). I believe they had six children, one of which is my grandfather. I have hit a dead end. Any infor would be appreciated.

Leland DESMOND

David Alexander — 9 Dec 2000 10:47:20 GMT

Looking for information on Leland Desmond, silhouette artist, active 1930s, perhaps earlier.
Any information would be appreciated.
David Alexander

DESMONDs of Missouri

Joseph Arthur Desmond — 7 Dec 2000 3:11:15 GMT

I am looking for relatives of my family. My grandfater was Francis Joseph Desmon SR. Born in 1906. Lived in Waterville ME until 1946. My grandmother was Marie Desmond nee Person also born in 1906. Both moved to Munster Indiana in 1946 and lived there until there deaths several years ago. Francis Joseph Desmond SR was the son of a found member of the Keise Fiber Corporation that made Chinette paper plates.

DESMONDs of Danville, Illinois

Bethany C. Desmond — 5 Nov 2000 11:14:08 GMT

I am the daughter Of John Leroy Desmond. My fathers father and mother where John Leroy
Desmond and Marjorie Lewis of Danville, Ill.
His grandfather's name was John Luke Desmond whos life was taken in a coal mine by a falling timber in the Danville area. His son John went to work for the local phone co.
until his death. The younger John Leroy Desmond has two brothers George deceised and
Thomas. My mother was Bethal Jane Pierson
born and raised on a farm in Michigan near
Fowlerville, Parents names Florence Rogers
Pierson and Otto Emerson Pierson.

John and Sam HAMRICK

BLHamrick1 — 26 Jun 2001 5:08:31 GMT

I am searching for descendants of my grandfather's brothers, John and Sam HAMRICK. They were both born in MS, ca. 1880-1885. John owned a restaurant in Denver, CO, ca. 1920. Sam moved to San Francisco Co., CA, married a Mary DESMOND (I think), and had two daughters, Mary S. and Margaret (I think). I believe Mary S. married a Darol DAVIS and had at least one son, also named Darol. Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated.