Desmond - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

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

bbanta — 2009-11-09 02:45:20Z

joedes2000:

Thank you for your reply regarding Desmond in Moviddy parish. I apologize for missing your reply when it was sent. I have no personal information about the Desmonds, but have noted their land holdings in Upper Bellmount townland, near my grandfather, William Drummy. Ordnance Survey map overlays showing these plots have recently been published online. The Denis Desmond appearing on Griffith's Valuation in 1852 would most likely have been an adult tenant.

Best regards,
Brent Banta

Re: Andrew DESMOND m Catherine McDANIEL - Cork, Ireland

KatieScarlet1861 — 2009-11-09 02:42:39Z

I can't shed any light on your Andrew Desmond but I am researching the Desmond side of my family and there are several similarities. I am wondering if there may be a connection. My great grandmother was born Nellie Desmond and although she was residing in Wisconsin at the time of her death and my grandmother's birth she was also from the NY, Ontario area. Her parents were born in Ireland as well. She married John Bennett in 1898-1899. My grandmother's given name was Margaret Bennett but was later adopted by a German family from Milwaukee. They were living in Price County Wisconsin with the Durfee family in 1900. I believe they may be related. I am looking for any info on these two families. Thanks

Andrew DESMOND m Catherine McDANIEL - Cork, Ireland

cath1271 — 2009-11-09 02:41:32Z

Looking for any further information about my Desmond side of the family. Andrew Desmond was my gggg grandfather, married Catherine McDaniel, and they had (at least) 3 children: Honora (1806), Margaret (1811) and Catherine (1813). Margaret Desmond married Richard Cummin(g)s (born 1805) in Ireland and they had the following children: Elizabeth (1834), Jeremiah (1837), Andrew (1840), Margaret (1843), Catherine (1846), Anna (1849), and Richard Patrick (1854) (several if not all were baptized at Tracton Abbey). They emigrated to the Seneca, Ontario, NY area (near Geneva) about 1867. I am a descendant of their son Andrew Cummings who married Catherine Delea.

Any DESMONDs From South Africa

lizzy1e — 2009-10-01 06:25:48Z

I've posted a couple of threads trying to research my grandfather Ignatius Desmond... possibly named Edward Ignatius Desmond and I've pretty much hit a brick wall. I have no solid information on him... he may have been a firefighter or otherwise a miner. I've both heard that he was born in South Africa and that he came over from Ireland. He appears to have fought in WW1 and he was married to Adelaide Johnstone.

I'd like to hear from any Desmonds in SA and see if I can't make some sort of link and get further with my research... anything would be great at this point.

Re: DESMOND Publishing Co., Boston, MA

rosemaryfallon118 — 2009-07-30 01:01:31Z

I wonder if we are related to the Desmonds of Desmond Publishing. My father's family named Fallon emigrated to Baltimore, Md. from County Cork. His great grandfather first name was Malachi. He was a stone carver who worked on the Library of Congress building in Washington DC. He was probably born around 1860. My grandfather, Lawrence Fallon had a sign company in Baltimore which my father, Lawrence Fallon Jr. later ran.

Several times while I was growing up my father mentioned tho only relatives that he knew of in the U.S. besides the Baltimore Fallons were the Desmonds who were his cousins in Boston. He said that they had a bookstore. But as far as I know while we were growing up he never saw or communicated with them. I have always remembered him mentioning the Desmonds so I wonder if we are related.
Rosemary Fallon

Desmonds from Bristol in UK

theblunsdons_1 — 2009-07-20 19:23:55Z

Hi, I only started tracing my family tree today, but have traced back as far as Jeremiah Desmond b 1806 married Ellen b 1811 in Ireland. They had Julia b 1830, Patrick (my great, great grandad) b 1827, John b 1837 and Ellen 1841. Patrick married Elizabeth they were living in Coronation Place, Bristol and had my Great Grandfather Thomas b 1855 who married Henrietta. They had Patrick b 1884, Nicholas (my grandad) b 1888, Mary b 1890, Stephen 1891 Thomas b 1892, Nicholas married Alice. Their son was Frederick, my father.
Thanks to this website and Rob Alisa, I think Jeremiah Desmond was a son to Patrick Desmond and Julia O'Connor who married in 1797 and also had Daniel, Timothy, Terence (emmigrated to Boston MA) Johanna and Nora.

My brothers, father, grandfather, great grandfather and possibly great great grandfather and his brothers all seem to have been dockers working on Bristol docks.

Jeremiah Desmond and Julia Deavitt's 5 sons

NancyDesmond1620 — 2009-06-13 02:36:38Z

In the 1850 Saugerties, NY census Jeremiah had 5 sons and a wife. I know four of them: John b. 1832, Dennis b. 1833, Daniel b.1837 and Jeremiah b. 1839. Who is the fifth oldest child b 1825-1831? Jeremiah worked in the Saugerties Ironworks from 1830 until at least 1843. He was naturalized in Oct. 1842. What was the connection with the Pompton, NJ ironworks. Did Jeremiah work there before 1830?
John was born in New Jersey in 1832. Any help with this family?

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

jllittle919 — 2009-04-28 03:24:30Z

I am a descendant of the Desmonds of Upper Belmount who settled in Fall River Massachusetts in 1840.

You can contact me at JLittle919@aol.com

Jim Little

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

jllittle919 — 2009-04-28 03:12:32Z

It was Templemartin, near Macroom.
I am a descendant of the Desmonds.
Jim Little
JLIttle919@aol.com

Motormen of Cambridge, Massachusetts

heart4art — 2009-03-11 05:29:40Z

My great Grandfather John Joseph McCarthy was a motorman for the Cambridge-Arlington, Mass. trolley line. He was married to Mary Ellen Desmond. Both came to American in Late 1800's and married and lived in Cambridge their entire married lives together. Anyone with further info? I would be extremely grateful.

John William DESMOND m Caroline KEENE

kedsmiley — 2009-03-09 04:56:03Z

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

Death of Mr. Frederick Patrick DESMOND in Brazil

davwayell — 2009-03-09 04:55:12Z

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

Re: DESMOND - Bandon, Co. Cork

janedesmond — 2009-03-09 04:54:22Z

Sorry replied to your first message before I saw this.

I will speak to my cousin Martin I know the yanks have visited them before out in Kilbrogan and as soon as I have info I will mail you.

Don is getting a bit mixed up Mickey was my Dad and his brothers were John and Dime. Dime and John stayed in Ireland Dime has six childen 5 living around Bandon and 1 in Limerick my Father the youngest had to leave to find work in England. My age is 52 and I have been lucky enough to have been going back to Ireland from my teenage years when we were young unfortunatley there was not that much spare cash for Dad to take us home much like most emigrants I suppose.

Good luck with research and will be in touch after I have spoken to the cousins.

Regards Jane

Re: DESMOND - Bandon, Co. Cork

BrendanJoseph — 2009-03-09 04:50:40Z

Hi Jane,

I have just come off the phone after talking to Don Desmond who wrote the book. He told me your father was called Dime and that he had brothers Nicky & Johnnie. He says you still have relations living in Bandon.

Don was visited two years ago by a son/grandson of Baldie, he was living in Los Angels.

Have you any more details on Baldie, I am studying genealogy, I might be able to track his family.

Brendan

Re: DESMOND - Bandon, Co. Cork

BrendanJoseph — 2009-03-09 04:47:55Z

Hi Jane,

You are close to my own age, I have six children and eight grandchildren. We are all heading off this weekend for a family reunion. We booked out a four star hotel for the whole weekend, restricted to all my first cousins and their children and their children, We thought we would get a 50% response, we have got a 95% response.

We got a great deal 160 euro per adult, 50 euro for children under 12, Two nights B & B + 1 nights dinner. I love recessions.

If you would like to talk to Don, I will give you his telephone number.

My cousin Maria married Eddie Jordan, grand prix team, he is coming with his children.

Out of action for the weekend.

Brendan

Re: DESMOND - Bandon, Co. Cork

janedesmond — 2009-03-09 04:44:57Z

Hi Brendan

I go and visit my cousins at least twice a year and always go to Castlelac. The school house is still standing. The big house where they Keyes McDonalds lived is still there and is still occupied by the Keyes McDonald family. A book was written by Kathleen Keyes McDonald called There is a bridge at Bandon. People who lived is Castlelac are mentioned a lot your mother would most likely know them. The house my dad lived in is also still there but modernised now. Castlelac is a very small village and has a lake it is very pretty. Have you been yourself.

My Dads Mum was Mary Desmond (Nee Daly)and his brothers were Dime and John sadly all are gone now. If my Dad was alive he would be 83 maybe you mum would remember him.

Desmonds are still around Kilbrogan but not sure about Castlelac.

Where does your mum live now is she in Ireland?

Keep in touch been interesting sharing info with you.

Regards Jane

Re: DESMOND - Bandon, Co. Cork

BrendanJoseph — 2009-03-09 04:40:47Z

Hi Jane,

We are probably related somewhere along the line, my grandfather Denis McCarthy was the headmaster at Castlelack National school he died 1936, my mother who is still alive was born in the house beside the school, my grandfather probably taught your grandfather, my cousin has a photo taken about 1915 with Denis and all his pupils.

I understand that there are Desmond's still living in Castlelack.

Brendan

Re: DESMOND - Bandon, Co. Cork

janedesmond — 2009-03-09 04:38:02Z

Hi Brendan

Jane Desmond here my Dad was born in Castelack in 1923 and emigrated to England to work in the Coalmines about 1948.

His father and grandfather were both Denis Desmond. My fathers uncle emigrated to USA and was Jack 'Baldy' Desmond. Not sure if we are related or not.

I have just purchase a great book from Bandon printers - (Ireland) Tel No: 023 54000 called from "Kilbrogan to Lisnabanree by Don Desmond. It has great photoes and stories written about local characters a great read and lots of Desmond mentioned in it including my own father and reations.

DESMONDs - NC BIBB CO AL

1999-12-07 12:00:00Z

LENOIR CO NC ARCHIEVES REVEAL JOHN DESMOND SR IN 1750-1754
LAND INDENTURES. 1780 DOBBS/LENOIR TAX ROLLS LIST JOHN AND
HIS SONS JERMIAH, DANIEL. 1800,1810, 1820, 1840 CENSUS LIST
A JOHN DESMOND JR, CANNON DESMOND, JESSEE DESMOND.
LEWIS C. DESMOND b.1801 or 1812 d.1868, listed as LENOIR CO
COURT CLERK FROM ABT 1823 TO 1844, THEN ATTORNEY.
JOHN BARTON DESMOND b. 1815 d.1864 HALE/GREEN CO AL IN CIVIL
WAR ACTION, HE IS THE FATHER OF GEORGE WASHINGTON DESMOND
b.1857 Al. CANNOT FIND RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THESE FAMILIES
CANNOT FIND BRIDES NAMES...ANYONE SEARCHING??? FRANK

Re: Charles S DESMOND

1999-12-07 17:26:10Z

Dear Linda,
I was wondering if you knew what religion Charles S Desmond was? Do you know what Charles middle name was? The abbreviation is S.? Did Charles have any brothers? I certainly would appreciate if you could help me. Thanks. Sincerely,
Jerry desmond

Re: Charles S DESMOND

1999-12-05 17:34:45Z

Dear Linda,
My father told me that Chief Justice Charles S Desmond spent some time in Columbia Hgts, New York. He was often written up in the paper. Do you know who his son is. Is it possible that you could talk with him, and see if he knows anything about his father living in the N.Y./ Brooklyn region. This has been a ghost chase for a long time. I'll probably never really find him, but you never know. Thank you
Sincerely,
Jerry Desmond

Re: Charles S DESMOND

1999-12-01 20:01:19Z

Dear Linda,
Thank you for getting back with me. i certainly appreciate it. My Father Charles Desmond was born in 1930. On his birth certificate his mother birthdate was 1906. My father Fathers date is not shown on the birth certificate, but it says that he was 32 in 1930. That would make his fathers birth around 1898. There are not many Charles Desmonds in the SSDI that are born from 1896 to 1900. My fathers father was not married to Gertrude Hiscock. They lived as common law for a short time. His father was already married. Would you know if Charles S Desmond was ever in Brooklyn New York for any time? My Father was an orphan, and later on lived with a Foster Family in Brooklyn. He found his Mother at the age of 21. His mother would never tell him where his father was. my Grandmother passed away last year. she lived to the age of 93. I certainly would appreciate if you could find out somehow if your grandfather ever spent time in Brooklyn New York. Perhaps, an old family member may know if we have any connection. I belief there is a slight chance that there may be a connection.Thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
Jerry.
P.S. Is this a funny connection. My twin brother married a woman with the last name Ryan, and my wife's name is Linda.
Thanks again.

Charles S DESMOND

1999-11-27 20:02:40Z

Dear linda,
Can you tell me when Chief justice Charles S Desmond was born? My father was desserted by his parents at the age of 2 in 1932. His fathers name was Charles Desmond. He lived with a Gertude Hiscock in Brooklyn New york. My father once thought that the Chief justice Charles was his father, but he never pursued it? Can you tell me when Chief Justice Charles Desmond was born? I have been looking for my Fathers father for 3 years now. I certainly hope you can help me. Gertrude Hiscock came from New Foundland and immigrated to Mass, and then N.Y.. She passed away last year. Thanks for your help.Looking forward to hearing from you.

Re: Information on My Father

2000-01-03 06:00:19Z

The Desmond's are from County Cork. You'll need to locate your grandfather's immigration papers to find the exact area.

Have a look through William Desmond's pages, he's one of the Boston Desmonds:

http://homepages.msn.com/Terminus/rebel_earl/

Information on My Father

2000-01-02 06:03:39Z

My father was Bernard Hugh Desmond. He was born in Boston MA on June 14,1894. His father was Bernard Joseph Desmond. He was born in Ireland,but I don't know what part. I am looking for any information .

DESMONDs of Central California

2000-01-04 13:11:37Z

From John Desmond and Brigett Murphy, Ireland son Thomas Frances b 1836, at age 12 to Australia c 1848-49
then to California [yr?]

Cornelius Francis DESMOND

2000-02-19 12:25:34Z

Information Found regarding Cornelius Francis Desmond:
156 Andover Street, lowell Massachusetts
Date Of Birth: 10/4/1893 Pittsfield,Mass
Fathers Full Name: Cornelius Desmond
Mothers Name: Mary Flannery
Business Name: W-P-A 11835a
U.S. Regis Card: 9193-14192
This was Info I requested, but it may be of use to someone else. Good Luck.

James Edward DESMOND

2000-03-28 10:22:45Z

Anyone have info that can help me. This is my grandfather born May 28, l880, baptized June 27th in Immaculate Conception Church, Wexford, Iowa..Allamagee County. I believe his fathers name to be Jeremiah and mother, Catherine McDonnell orMcDonald..Believe these people migrated to Iowa from N Y but oringally from Ireland...Church records listed pasenger list dated Dec. 5 l850 on ship Tricongeroga. Sailed from Liverpool latge Oct or early Nov l850 amd arrived in New Orleans Dec. 5 with 450 passengers aboard. Believe these were some direct decendents of mine, and Desmond family. Some of these passengers migrated to Texas and scattered thru Mississippi Valley..some settling in Wexford or Painted Rock, Iowa. Can anyone help me on this??

John DESMOND - Sumerset County, Maryland

2000-04-13 06:36:20Z

Iam looking for infomation,on John Desmond
a plantation owner in 1779.And would have owned a slave by the name of Samuel Desmond

John DESMOND - Civil War Hero

DMcMahon1607 — 2001-07-08 20:28:27Z

Looking for info on John Desmond; soldier in an Ohio regiment in the Civil War.

DESMOND Family

jbressler1958 — 2002-07-21 22:41:49Z

I'd like to follow up on John Joseph Desmond born in Ireland I believe on 3/9/1859. I've seen the info on the board but I think that is the wrong line of Desmonds, although he lived in Dubuque Iowa and raised his family there, he was married to Ellen Elizabeth Murphy b. 9/7/1868 and they had 6 children all born in Dubuque Iowa. If anyone has any information dating farther back from here please let me know on the board, thank you.
Joni Desmond

James and Julia (REAGAN) DESMOND

TSchultze6431 — 2002-03-28 05:39:09Z

I'm looking for info re my ggrandfather and ggrandmother. They lived at Crocker Hall on the Reagan Farm in Fairfax County, VA according to my ggrandmother's will of 1909. They had two children - Timothy James Desmond and Margaret Mary (Desmond) Cronin. I believe that Julia's father, Timothy Reagan was from Ireland. Her mother's name was Margaret (Burke) Reagan.

Daniel DESMOND

KarenLMurphy — 2001-08-24 22:27:50Z

Boy things sure get interesting the more you dig into the family history. Michael Desmond was not Dan Desmond's father but is possibly a brother or cousin. Still no answer to the question as to why Nora was called Aunt Nora.

I have been able to link this bunch of Desmonds to Ireland, Louisiana, Virginia City, NV and Sacramento, CA. I wish that I had more details.

Michael Desmond and Hannah Sheehan were married and had seven children (Nora, Mary E., Rose, Margaret, George, Joseph, Frank (Timothy Francis)). Four of these children died of diphtheria in 1892. Mary and Rose died in a car accident in 1938 and Nora lived to be 97 (d. 1973). All of the children were born in Virginia City, NV.

Daniel Desmond married Elizabeth O'Rourke (she was from New York). They had five children together (Phillip, Daniel, Frank, Margaret, and Clair. Elizabeth later married Thomas Lanyon and had another child, Harriet. Elizabeth and Dan Desmond reunited sometime after 1906.

There was also a Timothy Desmond, may have been a twin to Dan. Both were 31 and born in Louisiana at the time of the 1880 census. One was a policeman, the other a fireman.

There seem to be a lot of postings for Michael and Timothy Desmonds. I wonder if there is a familial relationship somewhere along the lines.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, klm

Correction of Last Post

WLMBH — 2002-11-30 18:24:53Z

that would make him 11 yrs. old when viola was born

Re: William J DESMOND

w_desmond — 2008-07-07 04:01:45Z

I don't think there is any relation. The "J" in my family is James. Sorry, hope you have better results from another post.

Re: Charles S DESMOND

LDesmond|MA772088 — 2003-03-31 16:27:09Z

Jerry,
I don't have any evidence that Charles S. Desmond was in Brooklyn around 1930. I know that he was educated, married and practiced law in Buffalo, NY from the end of WWI to 1940. He had a son that was born in Buffalo in 1929. I would say it looks unlikely that this is the Charles Desmond you are looking for, but I don't have definite proof.

Just to clarify, Charles Desmond isn't my grandfather. I'm researching his family to see how his branch is related to my branch.

Have you checked city directories or census records for the person you are looking for?

Good luck with your search.

Linda

Re: Charles S DESMOND

LDesmond|MA772088 — 2003-03-31 16:27:09Z

Jerry,
Charles Stewart Desmond was born 2 Dec 1896 in Buffalo, NY. He went to college and law school in Buffalo and married Helen Marie Ryan on 28 June 1928.
He practiced law in Buffalo until he was appointed to the NY State Court of Appeals in 1940.
Hope this helps.

Seeking John DESMOND of 28th PVI, Co. E

JoeNihen — 2008-06-22 13:30:56Z

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

Re: DESMOND Family

insomniac051 — 2008-03-22 19:58:19Z

I also wanted to add that I have your grandfather Edward's siblings as Ethel,Eugene, and Frank. Like I said I'll explain what I know in email. I just wanted to add this to make sure we are talking about the same people.

Re: DESMOND Family

insomniac051 — 2008-03-22 19:55:18Z

Edward Desmond is my grandfather's brother. It is a little confusing to me but I have Ethel Klaus as my grandfather's mother. But that she was married to a Frederick Wagner and they had my grandfather. Email me and I will explain in detail what my mother has written about the situation. insomniac051@yahoo.com

I look forward to hearing from you.. This part of my family tree has been very confusing to me.

DESMOND - Bandon, Co. Cork

BrendanJoseph — 2009-02-16 04:33:37Z

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

Re: Humphrey DESMOND Family Search

@@joedes2000@hotmail.com — 2008-08-30 19:28:21Z

Hope your still looking! I was looking for Dan P. deamond and found a lot of Humphrey Desmonds around Crookstown and south to Templemartin in the graveyards there.

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

@@joedes2000@hotmail.com — 2008-08-30 19:26:26Z

my great grandfather was dan pat desmond and his brother was denis. We were always told they came from 'outside' Macroom. The Denis I have was born around 1846. He went to California in the USA. We were told that their father was Dan Pat also, but I can not find any record of that. When was your Denis born?

DESMOND in South Africa - Updated

lizzy1e — 2008-04-15 09:11:48Z

(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. :)

Re: John DESMOND - Canada

umhto — 2009-01-29 16:25:19Z

Ginney,

Are you still out there? I am doing Desmond research and need help.

Re: DESMOND Family

JohnMonte51 — 2008-09-11 00:38:16Z

Aloha Jerry,
My Great Grandfather was Roland Desmond, from Brooklyn, NY. I saw your message about Desmond family from NY. Any Info on a Roland?

Re: William J DESMOND

kedsmiley — 2008-07-07 01:56:28Z

I am looking for information on a William John Desmond who married Caroline Keene. I know they had a son named William. Can you help any?

Re: DESMOND Family

isabelle5268 — 2008-02-24 03:56:03Z

My great grandfather Joseph Desmond was from Brooklyn, NY. He married Ethel Krass. They had my grandfather Edward on 2/23/1923. Any connections?

Re: DESMOND Family

mrshuey — 2001-12-09 07:08:01Z

Dear Joni, I'm so glad to have located someone from the family of John Joseph Desmond, and Yes, I may be able to provide you with additional information and photos. Please contact me at darleneh@cclab.com

John David DESMOND

beacon1 — 2001-07-04 04:21:11Z

I am looking for any information on John David Desmond born about 1870-1872 in Western New York State (Allegany County). Spouse was Johanna Sullivan, born in the same area. I'm looking for parent info and siblings. Thanks!