Devaney - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

GRACE Carolyn DEVANEY and James iii

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-20 19:49:33Z

GRACE Carolyn DEVANEY and James iii

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 208,145 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Micheal Devaney born in California maybe

libanotis — 2009-08-23 17:02:27Z

My Grandmother was a Devaney, born in CA from CA Devaney's.

I do not know if I have the information you need but I know one relative on that side of the family is doing genealogy research I can check into it if you would like. That side of the family is all Irish surnames.

Re: Patrick Devaney

Sheila000 — 2009-07-25 15:58:15Z

These Devaneys are my Devaneys too! Patrick's older brother, Thomas is my g-g-grandfather. I also have pictures of Patrick and newspaper articles about him and his service in the Civil War. Here is his obituary notice that was posted in the Cascade, IA newspaper.

The death of Thomas Devaney who passed away at his home in East Cascade at 5 o’clock a.m. Thursday July 18, removes the last survivor of a notable party of pioneer emigrants who came to Iowa across the wilds of the northwest seventy-four years ago.

Born in London, England, December 5, 1829, at the age of three years Thomas Devaney was brought by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Devaney to Lord Selkirk’s Settlement on the Red River of the North country, now known as Manitoba, settling near the present site of Winnipeg. The colonizer had brought a great company to that wild section as early as 1816 and they were comprised of Scotch, Irish, and English people. Lawrence Devaney entered the services of Hudson Bay Company.

Along in 1838 the Scotch Presbyterians and Catholics became dissatisfied with the conditions in the settlement in which there seemed to have been a preponderance of established church influence, and many of them decided to leave. In the early spring of 1838, as soon as the grass began to spring up, the families of Donald Sutherland, John Sutherland, Ebenezer Sutherland, Angus Sinclair, Donald Sutherland, and Lawrence Devaney, departed from the Red River country, their ultimate objective point being the lead-mine country around Dubuque and Galena, of which they had heard, and for three or four months traveled across the great wilderness. Their route lay through the lands of hostile Indians. Their suffering and privations were many, and to add to their discomfort the Indian guide upon whom they depended, lost the trail in the country that is now known as Minnesota, and for days the little colony wandered in a circle in the wilderness. From the time they left the Red River of the North until they arrived in the more thickly settled districts of this section they did not see a white man outside of their own party. Their means of transportation was with oxcarts, although most of the hard pioneers walked the great distance, over one thousand miles.

Thomas Devaney was a boy of nine years of age, and there were many other children among the other families. These children of the emigrant trails, in the years to follow, formed a close and warm friendship born of feeling made kindred by their distant recollection of the hardships sustained by their family in that noted trek across a wide unsettled domain. Of that party of voyagers, Thomas Devaney was the last survivor.

On reaching eastern Iowa late in July, 1838, the Scotch, having heard that some of their countrymen had settled some distance west of the fall of the Maquoketa river, continued their journey into the section that is now Jones county and settled at Scotch Grove.

Lawrence Devaney settled on land between Dyersville and Rockville, and the following year removed to a farm near Thompson’s Mill north of Dubuque. A few years later he removed to Washington township, Jones county.

Thomas Devaney remained with his fathers’ family until his marriage to Miss Margaret Drew, December 15, 1851. He continued his residence in Washington township, Dubuque county until 1865 when he removed to Garry Owen where he remained one year. In 1866 he settled in Whitewater township, Dubuque county, and lived their continuously until 1905 when he sold his farm and bought the Howard property in East Cascade and there spent the remainder of his days.

Mr. Devaney was a consistent Catholic in religion and a democrat in politics. He was a worthy and valued citizen. Genial in disposition he was a good companion and numbered his friends by the score. He was honored and respected by all who knew him. Mr. Devaney is survived by his wife and children: Mrs. Mary Doyle of Dubuque; Mrs. M Milan, of Kingsburg, Col.; Rena of Denver, Col.; Raymond, of Plankington, S.D.; Regina, Edward, Henry, Bertha, and Nora, of Cascade. Five children preceded him in death, Agnes and Vincent and three infants. He is also survived by his brother Patrick L. Devaney, of Cascade. The funeral was held last Saturday forenoon and Requiem High Mass was celebrated at St. Martin’s church by the Rev. L Roche. The honorary pallbearers were Thomas Boyd, James Armstrong, Montgomery Wyrick, John C. Devlin, E L Cooley and John J Finn. The active pallbearers were Edward Parker, Phil Kauder, Michael Dolphin, Thos Clancy, P.J. Conlin and Jerry Connolly.

Re: Patrick Devaney

Sheila000 — 2009-07-11 20:39:08Z

This is connected to my family. Thomas Devaney is Patrick's brother and is my g-g-grandfather. I have some information on Patrick and Lawrence. I was just in Cascade, IA, researching the Devaney's and have copies of their obituaries and I also have a couple photos of Patrick too. I'd love to know what info you may also have on the Devaneys. Sheila Perry jpsp1@aol.com

Re: John J Devanney m. Margaret Stevens

Irish719 — 2009-06-27 10:24:58Z

Looked to see what I could find... happy hunting! :-)

WWI Draft Reg Card
George James Devanny
--193 Avondale, Columbus, Ohio
--Born June 18,1895 in Columbus Ohio,
--single

1942 WWII Draft Reg Card
George James Devaney
--Born June 18 1895 in Columbus Ohio
--closest relative - Mrs John Devaney, 712 New York Ave

1900 Census - Columbus Ohio
Devanney, John, head, b Dec 1857, 42, married 7 yrs, b Ireland, to US 1870
--Margaret, wife, b Jan 1872, 28, married 7 yrs, 2 children with 2 still alive, b Illinois
--Mary, daughter, b Feb 1894, 6, b Ohio
--George J, son, b June 1895, 4, b Ohio

1910 Census - Columbus Ohio
Devanney, John, head, 52, married 1 time, b Ireland, to US 1878, naturalized
--Marguerite, wife, 37, married 1 time, 6 children with 6 still alive, b Illinois
--all children b Ohio
--Mary, daughter, 16
--George, son, 14
--John, son, 8
--Marguerite, daughter, 6
--Herbert, son, 4
--Catherine, daughter, 1

1920 Census - Columbus Ohio - 193 Avondale Ave
Devanney, John, head, 62, to US 1863, naturalized 1882, b Scotland, parents b Ireland
--Margaret, wife, 58, b Illinois
--All children b Ohio
--Mary, daughter, 25
--George, son, 24
--John J, son, 18
--Margaret, daughter 15,
--Herbert, son, 13
--Katherine, daughter, 11

1930 Census - Columbus Ohio - 193 Avondale Ave
Devaney, John J, 71, b Scotland, parents b Ireland
--Margaret A, wife, 57, b Illinois
--Mary, daughter, 36, b Ohio
--Herbert, son, 23, b Ohio

Possible death records...

Social Security Death Index
Name: John Devanney
SSN: 289-12-1026
Last Residence: 43201 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States of America
Born: 29 Dec 1901
Died: Feb 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951)

Ohio Deaths
Name Herbert Devanney
Died - Columbus, Franklin County
Vol # 10863
Certificate # 74397
Date of Death - 12 /4/44

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about Herbert J Devanney
Name: Herbert J Devanney
Birth Year: 1906
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Ohio
State of Residence: Ohio
County or City: Franklin
Enlistment Date: 7 Sep 1943
Enlistment State: Ohio
Enlistment City: Columbus
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Locomotive firemen
Marital Status: Married

Thomas P. Devaney (b. 1832 - Ireland)

chrisroberts60 — 2009-04-04 14:52:06Z

I'm stuck. I am looking for the parents of Thomas P. Devaney (b. 1832 - Ireland). Around 1852, Thomas married Margaret M. Coleman (b. Dec 1835 - Ireland, d. 14 Apr 1910 - Boston, MA). They lived and died in/around Boston, MA. They had the following children: Nellie, Sarah, Emma, William, John, Mary, Thomas).

Can anyone help me find the parents of Thomas P. Devaney?
http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?tid=918789&tab=...

Re: Michael Devaney - Ireland to Missouri

pkmoore145 — 2009-03-26 20:34:28Z

I am not at my home computer, so I'm unable to check to see if I replied to your post. I would really like to exchange information with you, if we haven't already. Who knows, we might actually be able to help each other. Please e-mail me at p_k_moore@yahoo.com. Thanks

David W Devaney

vdeva1 — 2009-03-02 21:44:38Z

Hi Warren, My email address is vdeva@comcast.net. I'm not sure if this will post as I am not a member of ancestry. Please email me.

Vicki

Re: Ancestors or descendants of David W. Devaney born Boonton, NJ 1885

wddevaney — 2009-03-02 20:39:18Z

My name is Warren David Devaney, my fathers name is Warren also. He grew up in the Riverdale area. Both of his parents died when he was young, and lived in an orfanage in newark.

Ancestors or descendants of David W. Devaney born Boonton, NJ 1885

vdeva1 — 2009-02-22 13:11:27Z

My mother, Rose Devaney born Dover, NJ 1923 had a sister Alice and a brother David. Her father was David W. Devaney born in Boonton 1885. I have no information on his parents or family going back. Alice married and her name became Backus & had a son and daughter who are in NJ and Texas last I knew. My mother's brother was in Florida in the 1980's and I know nothing of his family.

Veronica Smith

help

janetforsyth31 — 2009-01-27 21:44:30Z

i am trying to find birth records for peter devanay or possibly davanna, devanna.lived a cockpen midlothian then tranent east lothian he was a coalminer had a daughter christina would have been born 1850"s or 60"s

help

janetforsyth31 — 2009-01-27 21:43:38Z

i am trying to find birth records for peter devanay or possibly davanna, devanna.lived a cockpen midlothian then tranent east lothian he was a coalminer had a daughter christina lived would have been born 1850"s or 60"s

Devaney & Tunney

agould4261 — 2009-01-26 23:52:56Z

I am trying to find Records for a Bridget Devaney born in Ireland Swinford Co. Mayo spouse's name John Tunney unsure of year of birth. but first child was born about 1900-1906. Any help would be much appreciated.

Linda

Records for Ireland Swinford Co. Mayo

agould4261 — 2009-01-26 23:50:03Z

I am trying to find Records for a Bridget Devaney born in Ireland spouse's name John Tunney unsure of year of birth. but first child was born about 1900-1906. Any help would be much appreciated.

Linda

John J Devanney m. Margaret Stevens

plong47 — 2008-10-31 15:49:47Z

John J (James) was born in Ireland (or Scotland) abt 1857. He immigrated in 1870 (or 1878). He married Margaret Stevens abt. 1893. Died 12 Jan 1941.

He was in Columbus Ohio in 1900.

His children were:
Mary abt 1894
George abt 1895 m. Hester Witherell
Margaret abt 1905 m. ? Coughlin
Herbert abt 1907
Katharine abt 1909 m. ? Smith

Any information would be appreciated on any of these persons. Thanks.

William Devaney and Mary E. McMahon of Brooklyn, Kings, N.Y. and Hicksville, Nassau, N.Y.

jeanmayo1053 — 2008-10-24 18:29:16Z

I am searching for information concerning William Devaney, who was born on Apr. 27, 1905, possibly in Brooklyn, Kings, N.Y. He married Mary E. McMahon ( daughter of James F. McMahon and Delia Neylon ) in ca. 1927 and in 1930, they were living at 32 McDonough Street in Brooklyn, Kings, N.Y. When Mary died in 1968, they were living in Hicksville, Nassau, N.Y. I'm thinking that perhaps William and Mary were neighbors in Brooklyn before they married. Any information concerning William and Mary would be very much appreciated.
Jean Mayo

Patrick and Nora (Honora) Devaney

ppatster — 2008-08-26 02:31:37Z

Patrick b. 1830 and Nora b. 1835 immigrated to the US in 1856 lived in NYC. Both were born in Ireland, but I don't know where. Their first child, James, was born in England the same year they immigrated. Their chldrens' names were, in order of birth: James, Patrick, Austin, Nora, Donnelly and Stephen. Patrick may have had a brother who also immigrated named "Os" who went to live in the mid-west (Chicago, Ill maybe). My g grandfather was James. If this looks familiar to anyone, please respond to ppatster@optonline.net.

Re: Devaney Ireland

KieranDevaney — 2008-08-25 17:28:15Z

Hi,

My grandfather was Thomas Devaney and my grandmother was Helen Reddy. Both lived in Rosses Point. What part of Ireland are you in?

Kieran

Kieran.Devaney@tv3.ie

Re: Michael Devaney b. 1834 Ireland – Sarah Jane of ND, Sister?

Irish719 — 2007-11-13 11:49:23Z

If you haven't already tried this path...might be worth exploring...the records look like they might fit....I'd suggest you contact Hounsfield Town Hall and see if there is marriage record for Patrick / Sarah in 1883+/- or possibly a death record for Sarah Brennan between 1903 and 1909.

1900 Census - Hounsfield, Jefferson Co, New York
--Patrick Brennan, Head, b Mar 1854, age 46, married 17 yrs, b NY, parents b Ireland, occ=engineer
--Sarah Brennan, wife, b Feb 1855, 45, married 17 yrs, b Ireland, to US in 1871, 1 child with 1 still alive
--Mamie E, daughter, b Nov 1884, 16 yrs, b Illinois

1910 Census - Hounsfield, Jefferson Co, New York
--Patrick Brennnan, head, age 55, 2nd marriage, married 1 yr, b New York, occ=engineer
--Emma, wife, age 55, 2nd marriage, married 1 yr, 5 children with 5 still alive, b NY

Also Found
1900 Census North Dakota - Noonan, Ramsey
Davany, Mikel, head, 1834, 65, single, b Ireland, farmer

Good luck!

Re: Carl Richard DeVaney

Irish719 — 2007-03-04 23:14:15Z

Hi Heather,

Can you provide additional details on your Carl - would help in locating him... And I'll take a look...

:-)

Re: Devaney Ireland

momaloney44 — 2008-08-25 01:53:49Z

Manorhamilton is not far from Sligo...not sure where your
location is...just looked....Rosses Point is not THAT far
from Manorhamilton/Dromahair/newtownmanor....so you never
know, they may have been related....I am hoping if I get back next year to see if I can find anything more...Good luck on
your search...

Maureen

Re: Devaney Ireland

momaloney44 — 2008-08-24 23:36:07Z

Greetings from Boston....My ggrandmother was Mary Devaney
who was born in Newtownmanor, near Manorhamilton, Leitrim
and her father was a John Devaney. Mary was born about 1848
but I am guessing. She married Michael Francis Maguire in Dowra, Co. Cavan in 1875. They had six children and some
of them lived In Corry, Co. Leitrim which is just over the county border from cavan. Your post doesn't say where you
ancestors are from...so I am just throwing this out and maybe I can find a connection. Just hoping!!

Maureen Maloney

Re: Carl Richard DeVaney

margecam170 — 2007-03-07 04:04:45Z

When was he born? What state? Even a guess will help. Can you name the few people you do know? All you can offer will help us help you.

Joseph Simon

margecam170 — 2007-03-29 23:19:29Z

Hi Joe.
Well you may want to do some genealogy research...do you know who your grandparent's and greatgrandparents on both your mom & dad's side are?

I am Marge the list host here on the Devaney list. I live in TX with my hubby of 38 years... I have grandkids older than you are!
Actually I am hoping my granddaughter names her baby Anna after both my grandmas & great grandmas (both sides of the family)...if it's a girl.

Re: DEVANEY (Missouri)

margecam170 — 2007-08-28 03:48:47Z

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=Deviney_...

You need to make sure all the above is shown as a link (underlined)... it ends in =9...if it is not showing the link completely...you will need to enter all that is not in the link (usually whatever comes after the ?). I usually Drag my mouse over the part that is not a link, highlighting it, then I right click and copy it... click on the link...when you get the error message, paste the copied part into the address bar, leaving the linked part in tact....now hit enter...should take you there...if not..do a search for the names.

Re: richard devaney

mickvaney — 2008-08-17 13:49:28Z

hey there..not sure if we're related, my family is from pa. i forgot i posted this..lol

Re: richard devaney

mickvaney — 2008-08-17 13:47:38Z

wow..i posted this a long time ago..we're in pa..i think my grandmother changed our name from deVaney to devaney

where are you John C.L. Devaney, born 1918?

imnoble7 — 2008-04-10 08:07:10Z

Looking for help with "Leroy" Devaney,age 11,born in Iowa, living with grandmother, Eva Rupp, in Buchanan Co, Missouri in 1930.
His mother, Lucile JACKSON DEVANEY HOWARD, died when he was 4 years in 1922, Brown Co, KS. Mrs.Lucile Devaney married Paul Howard in 1921. It is unknown to me the name of her Devaney husband; or if he died or they divorced.
I found a World War II enlistment record for:
John C. L. Devaney, born 1918, Iowa, residence was Buchanan Co, MO, enlistment date of 22 Feb 1944 in Leavenworth, KS.
I am assuming this is the same person I am seeking.
I also found in the SSDI: John L. Devaney, born 23 Sept 1918, died 7 Sept 1989 San Siego Co, CA, ss issued in Illinois. I don't know if this is the same person?
Any help appreciated. Thank You, May Noble imnoble7@yahoo.com

Re: Martin Devaney - Ballynacarrigy, Ireland

bartno1 — 2008-06-10 19:14:33Z

hi mary,
I am just reading your message on martin devaney
im martin devaney son of peter who was your uncle we are living in dublin
if you would like to get in touch
regards martin

Re: John Deveney (Diveney, etc)

CTDEVENEYS71 — 2008-03-17 14:57:31Z

HI, WE ARE TRYING TO RESEARCH DEVENEY SURNAME ALSO. WE ARE FROM NJ/PA. JUST WONDERING IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER INFO ON YOUR JOHN DEVENEY THAT MIGHT HELP US. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK.

TOM AND CHRIS DEVENEY

Re: Devaney Ireland

Tu2Tu — 2008-08-25 16:32:49Z

Thanks Maureen, there may certainly be a connection and I will keep a record of it. As the crow flies Newtownmanor is not far from Rosses Point, its about 20miles. It appears to be a fairly coommon name around these parts at that time, but keep in touch and you never know!! :-)))

Devaney Ireland

Tu2Tu — 2008-08-24 21:40:25Z

Hi everyone! Im living in Ireland and trying to trace the 6th generation of my family tree. We have four generations living, complete details of the 5th generation, and only two names on the 6th generation. I have searched several locations to find a birth place without success. Reading other threads you all have some wonderful information and Im wondering where you got the older details circa 1820. The oldest date I have is 1840 Thomas Devaney,married to Kate (Catherine) Bruen 1841. His father was Martin Devaney, circa 1820 who married Helen Reddy. Im trying to locate a birth place or record of birth of either Martin or Helen. Perhaps someone may have come across this information in your searches particularly of Martin Devaney.... if anyone can help me please......many thanks. Tu2Tu.

Re: Devaney Ireland

Tu2Tu — 2008-08-25 00:37:46Z

So sorry about that oversight Maureen !! The location is County SLIGO and the village is ROSSES POINT in the parish of DRUMCLIFF. (North West Coast). Thanks for your info tho.

Re: Annie Bell Devaney/Devenny, etc

isaar25 — 2007-03-27 03:49:17Z

Just thought it was weird - my name is Joseph Andrew Simon, and I'm very much a 16-year-old in the States, as of 2007. Not any help, I know. But I googled my name :-P

Re: Michael Devaney b. 1834 Ireland – Sarah Jane of ND, Sister?

mission77 — 2007-11-13 17:38:35Z

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I really welcome your suggestions and your search for me.

As it turns out Sarah, the wife of Patrick Brennan, living in Jefferson County, New York was murdered in 1908 and her daughter Mamie preceded her in death.

My Sarah "Devaney" lived in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1909 at the time of the death of her young grandson, the child of "Mamie" (Brennan) Singer. Sarah's husband Patrick had died sometime before March 1903. I do not know when he had passed.

Michael Devaney b. 1834 Ireland – Sarah Jane of ND, Sister?

mission77 — 2007-11-13 05:41:39Z

Please help me verify the correct relationship between Michael Devaney, born about 1834 in Ireland, and Sarah Jane, the widow of Patrick Brennan. Michael acquired a homestead in Dakota Territory, USA in 1887. He sold a couple of lots in Crary, Ramsey, North Dakota to Sarah Jane Brennan in 1903. Three years later, in 1906 he was living in the home of Mamie (Brennan) Singer, the daughter of Sarah Jane and Patrick Brennan, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He was reported as an uncle. My theory is that Sarah Jane is the sister of Michael Devaney. A marriage record for Mary Elizabeth “Mamie” Brennan states that she was born in New York about 1886.

Can you shed any light on this family?

Re: Correction: Margaret Delia Devaney - 3rd Class Passenger - Titanic

I_Volunteer — 2007-04-26 14:01:57Z

Incorrect link - should be:
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/777/

Margaret Delia Devaney - 3rd Class Passenger - Titanic

I_Volunteer — 2007-04-26 14:01:20Z

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/611/

Margaret Delia Devaney

Born: 3 May 1892
Residence: Kilmacowen, Ireland
Destination: New York City, NY
Status: Survived
Died: 12 June 1974
Burial: Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, New Jersey USA
Married: John Joseph O'Neill in 1919 lived in New Jersey
Sons: Matthew O'Neill 1922 - 1982
John J. O'Neill 1927-1992

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only

Re: DEVANEY (Missouri)

vegasgrl24 — 2007-08-26 15:32:35Z

I'm descended from Thomas Robert Devaney who was William Henry's younger brother. I tried to use your link to rootsweb and couldn't get to it or it didn't work. Any info you have on that family would be greatly appreicated.

vegasgrl24@aol.com

Sam

Re: Martin Devaney - Ballynacarrigy, Ireland

serbins — 2007-08-30 20:40:59Z

Hi.

My grandfather was Martin Devaney and he was the village blacksmith in Ballynacarrigy. He died in either 1960 or 1961, at the age of 84. He had 14 children: 7 boys (Patrick, Michael, Martin, Peter, Charles, John and James) and 7 girls (Molly, Anne, Sheila, Bernadette, Theresa, Marcella and Veronica). My father was the eldest son and second eldest child. Only 6 children are still with us (I believe that all the boys and the eldest girl are now departed.)

My grandmothers name was Mary (nee Cahill). She also passed away in the 1960's although she was a good bit younger.

2 of the aunts live in the US, some in England and at least 1 in Ireland.

There are many, many grandchildren of which you and I appear to be 2.

I hope this is helpful. If there is anything else you would like to know, I will be happy to share what I know and what I don't know I will try to find for you.

By the way, my name is Pat (Patricia). And my natural hair color was red (now more grey than anything else). I'm assuming that the red in redwitch refers to your hair color.

Bye. Hope to hear from you.

Re: Martin Devaney - Ballynacarrigy, Ireland

serbins — 2007-08-31 02:45:32Z

Hi Mary.

It's a pleasure to meet a cousin. My father was Patrick. He died in 1968. My mother was Margaret Hester from County Mayo. My mother, father, myself and my brother, Marty, went to America in 1949. My sister, Maureen, was born in Chicago. My brother, sister and I still live in Illinois.

I do remember our grandparents. In 1956, our family spent the summer at home in Ireland. Many of my father's brothers and sisters came to visit at different times when we were there. I'm sorry I don't specifically remember your father.

My sister has our grandparents funeral cards so I'll check on the dates.

It was my sister who actually saw your posting and we decided that I would be the one to reply. I've never been on a message board before so I hope I'm doing this right. I don't know how personal I should get on a message board. However, I will share anything I know about our family. I'm going to figure out how to send you my email address and then we can converse more privately.

Our family here is rather small. My brother has 2 children and 2 grandchildren, with another on the way. My sister has 3 children (the youngest just started college) and I have a daughter.

We have one cousin in Illinois. One of our uncles lived in Connecticut and his children probably still live in the east. Two of our aunts live in New Jersey, as well as, probably, our oldest cousin. I don't know that any of our aunts or uncles went to Australia but I do know that some cousins did. Besides your father, I believe three of our aunts went to England, married there and stayed.

It is a pretty big family. I'll contact a cousin in Ireland and see if I can get more information, especially on the family in England.

You're right this is exciting.

My best,
Pat

Devaney roots in Missouri

lsturtev54 — 2008-06-21 01:19:39Z

My great grandmother was Elizabeth Cecile Devaney, daughter of Michael (born in Ireland) and Ellen (Nellie Tucker born in MO) Devaney who lived in Audrain County,MO. Elizabeth was one of 9 girls and 3 boys. She married and moved to Canada where she had 2 girls, one being my grandmother. I have a photo of my great grandmother as well as a list of my great grandmother's siblings and their families. I would like to more about my great grandmother's family.

Re: Michael Devaney - Ireland to Missouri

lsturtev54 — 2008-06-20 05:35:22Z

My great grandmother was Elizabeth Cecile Devaney, a sister to Margaret Julia. I would love to hear from you and share information.

Re: Devaney-Ireland>USA>MA>IA

Jimbo2005 — 2008-01-07 01:19:40Z

I am related to Devaneys who came from Ireland to Wisconsin to Iowa and Nebraska. Thomas Devaney b. abt 1832 married Julia. Their children that I know of are: James, Julia, Maggie, Richard, Patrick, Nellie, and Sarah. They were in Greene County, Iowa, in 1895. Richard married my great grandfather's sister Agnes Tierney.

CHARLES ALEXANDER DEVANEY MARRIED SARAH PARKER

WILMA_HANCOCK — 2007-07-18 20:53:54Z

I LOOKING FOR CHARLES ALEXANDER DEVANEY B: 1754 ,IN COLBART , ALB.
HE MARRIED SARAH PARKER. IN COLBORT, ALB.
THEY HAVE MARY E. B: 10 MAY IN LINCOLN, TENN. THEN THEY ETHER MOVED AS ELIZABETH JANE WAS B:27 OCT 1830 IN COLBART,FRANKLIN, ALB.THEY HAVE 11 CHILDREN ALL TOGETHER. LOOKS MORE LIKE ALL AROUND COLBART, FRANKLIN, ALB.
IF YOU CAN HELP ME ANY WAY I WOULD LOVE IT.I NEED THERE FATHER AND MOTHER BADLEY. THANKS, WILMA
MT E-MAIL
WILMAHANCOCK@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Devaney's

MarieKBurt35 — 2007-06-20 21:50:28Z

Does anyone have any information on Devaney's in NC in 1820's time frame? I am looking for a lead on Washington A. Devaney, B. NC in 1826. Found on the 1880 census in Blount Co., AL. Could have been going by Aaron W. Devaney I guess
and later started using Washingto. Any help would be appreciated.

Martin Devaney - Ballynacarrigy, Ireland

redwitch169 — 2007-06-10 18:25:54Z

Hi,

I'm searching for any descendants or relatives of Martin Devaney a blacksmith of Ballynacarrigy, Ireland who died about 1957/8. He had several children, some of whom were believed to have emigrated to America and Australia. Martin was my grandfather and I know nothing at all about him, which is sad. I would love to make contact with any of his descendants, so if you're out there please contact me. Thank you.

Re: Martin Devaney - Ballynacarrigy, Ireland

redwitch169 — 2007-08-30 22:13:44Z

Hi Pat

Wow!!! I'm soooo excited - thank you so much for getting in contact with me. Yes you're right - red haired and also going grey :-))

I know absolutely nothing at all about the family - my parents divorced when I was very young so anything at all that you are willing to share with me I would be so grateful for. My father was John and all I have is the info from his marriage certificate and the little that my mother knew about his family. My older brother remembers going to Martin's funeral but couldn't remember the exact year, he thought it was around 1958-1960.

I am in UK, whereabouts are you?

Regards
Mary

Re: Martin Devaney - Ballynacarrigy, Ireland

redwitch169 — 2007-08-31 13:59:34Z

Hi cousin Pat

~~~~~waves hello to cousin Maureen~~~~~~~ to whom I shall be eternally grateful for seeing my message :-))

I was so excited last night I could hardly sleep and I was on the phone first thing this morning to my sisters to tell them the good news :-))))

I too would prefer not to give out too much private information on a public board so I shall put my email addy on here for you. When I know you have seen it I will edit or delete this message (if I can!)

email addy: redwitch27@googlemail.com

Warmest Regards
Mary

Re: Martin Devaney - Ballynacarrigy, Ireland

redwitch169 — 2008-07-23 13:05:59Z

Hi Martin

Hello cousin, I'd love to get in touch. I'll put my email address here for you if you'd like to send me a message

redwitch27@googlemail.com

Look forward to hearing from you

Regards
Mary