Droney - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: droneys from bellharbour,Co.Clare

cleofox32 — 2009-07-09 02:17:26Z

Hi,

I'm a Droney from Dublin, my father was from Bellharbour and all my family still live there

Re: droneys from bellharbour,Co.Clare

kmlovett176 — 2009-05-02 16:29:10Z

My grandmother was Delia Bridget Droney from Bellharbour Ballyvaugn area of County Clare. She came from a family of 13 and she married James Jamieson, a Scot from Aberdeen. They were married in Boston, returned to Scotland, then came to Toronto, Canada. They finally settled in New Jersey. I remember my grandmother living with us when I was 3-4 years old in Trenton, NJ. She had at least one other sister in the U.S., her sister Marian. My granmother died in the early 1950's at about 68 years of age. I know of a direct relative, a Chris Droney, in Ballyvaugn.

Re: droneys from bellharbour,Co.Clare

tsdroney — 2009-04-02 01:09:15Z

i am from the bellharbour droney branch.....

droneys from bellharbour,Co.Clare

NmDroney — 2009-03-16 18:30:22Z

Any...?

Re: AM SEEKING COUNTY CLARE DRONEYS

DMcCann1027 — 2009-01-28 18:42:30Z

Hi John, Sorry to be so slow responding to your message. My son-in-law comes from the Droney family:

Lawrence Droney m. Catherine Doherty

Lawrence L Droney b. 25-May-1889 in Enistymon, County Clare
married to Anna Therese Keane b. Baunslieve, County Clare
23-Dec- 1893. They were married in Hartford, Connecticut 22-Sep-1915

Catherine Marie Droney b. Hartford, Connecticut 22 Jun 1916
married Albert Lafleur in 1934

Margaret LaFleur b. Oct 1942
I do have a list of each generation's other children if you think this might be a connection to you. Let me know.
Donna

Re: Droneys - Australian connection

karenw16 — 2009-01-03 04:59:31Z

Dear Sean, Having changed my email address I have only now read your posting on 18 August 2007. Thank you so much for the information. My family is still doing research. I would appreciate a copy of the photos. It would be great if you could email them to me. Thanks. Karen.

Re: AM SEEKING COUNTY CLARE DRONEYS

DMcCann1027 — 2008-12-15 16:01:03Z

My husband has Droneys in his family history. I am the family "researcher". I am out of town and do not have the information here with me. I will be home tomorrow and will get back to you soon. Donna McCann

Re: AM SEEKING COUNTY CLARE DRONEYS

droneyjohn — 2008-12-15 15:55:15Z

hello there my name is john droney.i stumbled on this site checking up family history.my family were from lisdoonvarna in clare'and also fedamore in limerick.i live in shannon co clare.are you a droney?

Re: any droneys?

kamelion2000 — 2007-09-26 14:19:54Z

I don't know what line you are looking for, but I have a website with alot of Droney's from the Patrick Droney and Mary Meer like. The website is www.tribalpages.com user ID kamelion2000, password Ireland. Hope it helps

New Droney Information

sdroney1 — 2007-08-19 00:50:22Z

I just returned from the Milltown Malbay region of Clare and found the following information in the Mullagh Parish just south of Milltown (Shanaway):

Family of James Droney and Bridget Kinnane
Mary, 2/4/1854
Tom, 12/16/1855
Catherine, 4/24/1858
Bridget, 9/22/1860
John, 2/21/1863
Kate, 7/26/1865
Nora, 11/9/1867
Maurice, 1/1/1870
Jane, 4/24/1872
Margaret, 2/13/1875

Family of Michael Droney and Catherine Sullivan
Bridget, 6/19/1844
Mary, 12/12/1846
(John supposed to be listed here born 3/25/1849)
Nora, 11/8/1854

Family of Patrick Droney and Mary Talty
Peter, 4/28/1841
Bridget, 1/17/1844
Bridget, 10/31/1846
Michael, 7/22/1849
John, 2/2/1853
Tim, 4/2/1856

Family of Michael Droney and Catherine White
Bridget, 1/28/1890
Patrick, 3/28/1891
Ellen, 9/25/1892
Mary, 9/22/1894
Michael, 12/21/1895
John, 4/10/1897
Margaret, 5/11/1898
James, 8/30/1899
Honora, 1/6/1901

Family of Peter Droney and Catherine Darcy
Honora, 10/16/1875
Margaret, 9/22/1877

In speaking with several Droney's still in the area we believe that James, Michael and Patrick were most likely brothers and the records would have shwn that to be the case if it would have gone back one more generation.

Also, it is apparently VERY common for names of children to be missing from the parish records for a variety of reasons. Doesn't really help those of us researching unless we already know the parent's names.

Reply with any questions and I'll see what I can do.

Re: Droneys - Australian connection

sdroney1 — 2007-08-19 00:36:09Z

Karen,

I just returned from Milltown Malbay, Co Clare, and found the information on James Droney and Bridget Kinnane (as it was spelled in the parish records). The following is an index of the Droney's from the Shanaway townland just outside Milltown Malbay and the records of which are kept in the Mullagh Church offices:

Family of James Droney and Bridget Kinnane
Mary, 2/4/1854
Tom, 12/16/1855
Catherine, 4/24/1858
Bridget, 9/22/1860
John, 2/21/1863
Kate, 7/26/1865
Nora, 11/9/1867
Maurice, 1/1/1870
Jane, 4/24/1872
Margaret, 2/13/1875

Family of Michael Droney and Catherine Sullivan
Bridget, 6/19/1844
Mary, 12/12/1846
(John supposed to be listed here born 3/25/1849)
Nora, 11/8/1854

Family of Patrick Droney and Mary Talty
Peter, 4/28/1841
Bridget, 1/17/1844
Bridget, 10/31/1846
Michael, 7/22/1849
John, 2/2/1853
Tim, 4/2/1856

Family of Michael Droney and Catherine White
Bridget, 1/28/1890
Patrick, 3/28/1891
Ellen, 9/25/1892
Mary, 9/22/1894
Michael, 12/21/1895
John, 4/10/1897
Margaret, 5/11/1898
James, 8/30/1899
Honora, 1/6/1901

Family of Peter Droney and Catherine Darcy
Honora, 10/16/1875
Margaret, 9/22/1877

I spoke with several Droney's still in the area and we all conclude that James, Michael and Patrick were most likely brothers from one family that the records would have shown if they would have gone back one more generation.

My particular family line comes from Michael Droney and Catherine Sullivan although my John Droney is not listed as part of the family. The locals explained that it was not unusual for children's births/baptisms to not have been recorded, actually quite common. Doesn't help those of us who are trying to do research, does it.

If you are still researching this line I have several pics you might be interested in, including the old Droney homestead.

Sean

Re: Droney

sdroney1 — 2007-07-31 03:51:27Z

Mary,

I was curious about your Droney line as mine settled in Salamanca/Great Valley around 1892 through a John Droney and Mary Gorman. I know that Mary Gorman was from Coor in Co Clare (around Milltown Malbay) and I think (stress think) that John was from a little town of Annagh in the same area(purely a guess).

Sean

Re: Droney Research

AliceGourlay — 2007-07-28 16:09:41Z

I'll be glad to send you what I have. Let me know on my e-mail address where to send it. alicemg31@aol.com
I also have the information about James Droney and his two sons on the rolls of the poor house in Ennistymon. I'm pretty sure it's the right family.

Re: Droney Research

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-26 16:01:00Z

Alice,

great to hear from you. Would love to get a copy of all you have, as it may help me fill in some blanks. John and Patrick being brothers makes sense to me, and the father as James also makes sense, because I believe I saw something in the Ennistymon Poor Records that listed a James Droney, but I will have to check.

It would be so great to see pictures of these people I have been researching for years.

Have you ever checked out my website www.tribalpages.com user ID kamelion2000? I have alot of information listed now, 244 names and have more to put in. Would love to get feedback on that.

Thanks again for all the great information!!

Norah

Re: Droney Research

AliceGourlay — 2007-07-26 15:09:30Z

Several years ago, I received a booklet of the Droney family, showing pictures and information about the family. The picture of the sons of Patrick and Mary, shows a cousin, Patrick Hogan. In the written history of the family, it states "Auntie Hogan" lived to over a hundred years old. I would assume that cousin Patrick is the son of Auntie Hogan. I finally found Mary Hogan's obituary and death record. Her obituary list sons as John and Patrick. Parents listed as James Droney (same as Patrick Droney) and Catherine Carroll. I have a record of Patrick Droney's birth (1832) in Ireland, listing parents as James and Ellen Droney. I am searching for Patrick's death record to check his parents names. Both Patrick and Mary Hogan have the same father's name, but different mother's names. I hope I have made this clear enough, but if you want additional information or copies of what I have, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Alice Gourlay (Michigan)

Re: any droneys?

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-24 17:53:03Z

Char

I have alot of info on patrick and Mary droney who lived in DuBois, PA. I don't know if this helps, but feel free to look at the geneology at www.tribalpages.com userID kamelion2000

Hope this helps

Norah Droney

Re: Patrick Droney

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-24 17:51:23Z

Mary,

have lots of info, probably already told you this, but you can look at the geneology at www.tribalpages.com userID kamelion2000.

I would be happy to fill in any other info you have.

Sorry if this message is a duplicate

Norah

Re: Droney Research

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-24 17:48:50Z

Alice,

I might have already asked you this question, so I thought I would ask again in case I didn't

You say Patrick's sister's name is Mary Hogan. Where did you get that info and do you have any other information regarding siblings?

Thanks
Norah

Re: New Exciting info on Patrick & Mary!

2006-03-18 20:37:57Z

they came over Jan 13 1866 on the Edinburgh, I have a note to myself that the port was Liverpool. A lot of ships that left England made a stop in Ireland after leaving their original port, and I can't tell if that is what happened here. As stated, I haven't found the ship Patrick came over on. He might have been working his way over, which would make it very difficult to find. Needless to say, I was thrilled when I found it.

Re: New Exciting info on Patrick & Mary!

2006-03-18 15:35:50Z

Thanks - if you don't mind sharing - what was the name of the ship that Mary and the kids came over on. I am confused as to when they came over because I have found references to 1862 and 1867.
Thanks Mary

Re: New Exciting info on Patrick & Mary!

2006-03-18 13:18:35Z

Yes, I did send off for it and have it, but I agree with Evelyn and wonder if it for the right people. I did find the ship that Mary and all the kids came over on, but still can't find where Patrick came over.

Re: AM SEEKING COUNTY CLARE DRONEYS

2005-09-07 12:51:20Z

Hi Lorraine, I am just beginning this research for my son-in-law on his family. I will let you now when and if I find a connection to your Droneys. Thank you for responding. Donna

Re: AM SEEKING COUNTY CLARE DRONEYS

2005-09-07 02:46:25Z

gday, donna, thankyou for the information you have sent/my g/grandmother mary droney came to australia in 1829 she came from killuran,county clare, her dad was john droney and mother was mary kelly,she married nicolaus halberg in sydney australia, are their any links donna.
many thanks for your response,i have had conntact from a maureen droney from usa and her relatives are also in connetticut.
god bless
lorraine

Re: RE.AUSTRALIAN CONNECTION-DRONEY

2005-05-23 01:38:38Z

Lorraine,

What is ocallaghans mills, killuran near? Just curious and couldn't find it on a map. I have a feeling that in order to find any additional information I may have to "hop the pond" and visit Co Clare myself.

Don't know if I wrote it previously, my line comes from Miltown Malbay. I hear there are a number of family burial plots in and around Coor East and Miltown.

Sean

any australian droneys

2005-05-23 01:08:42Z

i am seeking any aussies who have droneys as ancestors

Re: RE.AUSTRALIAN CONNECTION-DRONEY

2005-05-23 00:50:18Z

sean thank you for replying my john and mary droney came from ocallaghans mills, killuran , county clare but i am still having trouble trying to find info on them.

Re: RE.AUSTRALIAN CONNECTION-DRONEY

2005-05-22 15:35:09Z

Lorraine,

Would you happen to know where in Ireland they came from? I've only been able to find mine (a different John Droney and his wife was Mary Gorman) back as far as 1860ish. I've been curious though if some made there way to Austraila since that seems to be the only other region for the Droney clan to have moved.

Patrick Droney

MHall9049 — 2005-07-13 23:09:06Z

Hooray, I think I may have found more relatives - at least I hope so. My gggrandfather was Patrick Droney. I do not have much info on him as to birth,death,etc. I have absolutely nothing on his parents or siblings. I also do not have info on his wife except that she was either Mary Margaret or Margaret Mary Meier or Maher. Can anyone fill me in on any info or help me out in any way. I sure would appreciated it. Thanks a lot. Mary

Re: Patrick Droney

MHall9049 — 2005-07-13 23:09:06Z

Hello - Glad to provide info. My great grandparents were William John O'Neill and Ellen Droney. My grandparents were Mary Loretta O'Neill (dau. of above) and Martin Thomas Kehoe. My mother was dau. of Mary Loretta and Martin Kehoe. I have some info on Patrick Droney but have nothing on his siblings or parents. I am hoping that there is some additional info on him. I hope this connects with your info. Thanks for your reply. Mary

Re: New Exciting info on Patrick & Mary!

MHall9049 — 2006-03-17 18:55:25Z

I know it has been awhile - I am wondering if you ever received a copy of the marriage cert. from 1854 in Wigan, I was going to send for it ( I just saw the info on the web) but then I saw your listing on rootsweb and didn't want to duplicate. Please let me know.
Thanks, Mary Hall

Viola Droney Photo - 1914

Not_A_Relative — 2006-05-28 06:17:39Z

Viola Droney Photo 1914

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/pa6/2v/viola_droney.htm

View over 16,000 old photos on line at http://www.familyoldphotos.com
Browse by Surname or State - or Search through the photos

Re: AM SEEKING COUNTY CLARE DRONEYS

DMcCann1027 — 2005-08-31 19:13:27Z

Hi Lorraine, I am doing research for my son-in-law. His great grandfather was Lawrence L. Droney from County Clare. He married Anna T. Kane also from there. They came to the US and settled in Hartford, Connecticut. They had 10 children:
Margaret b. abt 1914
Catherine Marie b. 1916
Helen b. abt 1918
Lawrence Jr. b. 1920
Austin b. abt 1922
James b. abt 1923
John b. abt 1925
Anna b. abt 1928
Theresa
Mary
Are you descended from any of these men? Donna

Droney Family Research

AliceGourlay — 2007-03-26 14:55:01Z

Have been trying to contact MHall9049 about their request for information about the birth record of Ellen Marcella Droney. I have my grandmother, Anna Droney's, record from Wigan, England. Did you ever find Marcella's? Would like to hear from you, or anyone who may have additional information.

Droney Research

AliceGourlay — 2007-07-24 15:07:54Z

Will the person who responded to my message for information concerning Patrick Droney contact me at alicemg31@aol.com.

Re: any australian droneys

deidrejessup — 2005-06-21 04:20:32Z

I have Bridget and Michael Droney who children Kate, Mary, Bridget, Michael, Ellen and Elizabeth. Mary married Hugh McLeod in Victoria.
Bridget died on 19/2/1889 in Gerogery NSW.
Michael died 11 Jan 1876 - Body found near Barwon River by William Beckham in skeleton condition.
Came to Australia in about 1841.

Re: Patrick Droney

EvelynRosco — 2007-07-21 04:02:33Z

Norah, nice also to hear from you.

I do not believe there was a "Lilly" in Dennis' family. I think it was probably Leo that was misrepresented in the 1900 census, and I'm sure you know by now that the censuses in those days were only as good as the informant and the census taker.

I do believe however, that there could very well be "mixed up" names among the children of Dennis and Daniel through the various family trees that have surfaced over the past few years. I make comment in my notes as far back as 2004, that there seems to be some discrepancies requiring further research.

I guess "Lilly" will be the next one to you to search for.

Evelyn

Re: Patrick Droney

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-20 18:29:24Z

Evelyn

Gosh, haven't talked to you in so long!!! Sorry for the delay.

I have a line of what could be Patrick's father's name and mother's name, and will let you know when I can find out

I found the ship Mary and the kids came over on. It was 13 Jan 1866, the ship Edinburgh. Have also filled in some info on the marriages of the kids, check out my website, www.tribalpages.com user ID kamelion2000

Hope things are well for you!!!

Oh, also, I have been in touch with a James Bond who is helping a Chris Duff or Duffy. He sent me naturalization stuff on Patrick, but I am not sure it is the right one. Turns out there are 3 Patricks in the area. Am trying to get this figured out with Sean Droney (who lives in MO also, just 2 hours away!!). Sean is going to Ireland Aug 8th for a fact-finding mission. Hopefully he will bring back some good info.

Please let me know where you got the naturalization info from.

Hope things are well for you.

Norah Droney

Re: Patrick Droney

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-20 18:24:19Z

Mary

Did you ever check out my website on the Droney's? www.tribalpages.com userID kamelion2000.

Let me know

Norah

Re: Droney Research

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-20 18:23:15Z

Alice

Long time no talk to!! Sorry, been very busy with alot of things in life.

You have Patrick's sister's name? How about a father or other siblings. Where did you get the info?

Hope to hear from you

Norah

Re: any droneys?

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-20 18:21:45Z

there are several droney's that lived in the PA area. Could you provide a name of the people who came over from Ireland? Any info will help.

Sorry it took me so long to reply

Norah Droney

Dennis Droney and Julia Bolger

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-18 17:24:57Z

I am trying to find out some info on the above. Dennis was the son of Patrick and Mary Droney, their 8th child, born Apr 1871.

I have been researching their children and found a very weird thing. Lilly is listed in the 1900 census as age 4. In the 1910 census, when she would be 14, she is not listed, but a Leo is listed as age 14. Leo is not listed in the 1900 census. Also, 1900 census lists 4 births, 3 alive and 1910 census lists 9 births, 7 alive. Did Lilly die between 1900 and 1910? And what happened to Leo that he is not listed on the 1900 census, but is listed on the 1910 census.

Anyone who is of this line and can give me more info, that would be great.

Thanks, Norah Droney

Patrick and Mary Droney - does any have?

kamelion2000 — 2007-07-23 13:55:30Z

Does anyway have photos of Patrick and/or Mary, or any letters written by Patrick? I had heard long ago that there are some floating around. Any pics of kids, grandkids, etc. would also be cool.

Anyone have death certificate for Patrick, Mary, Daniel, (I understand they are all buried at St. Catherines), Patrick JR. or anyone else?

Any other documents you have would also be helpful.

Please contact me at kamelion2000@yahoo.com

Thanks

Re: PATRICK AND MARY DRONEY WEBSITE!

kamelion2000 — 2005-12-11 04:34:42Z

Hi guys,

Sorry you haven't heard from me in awhile, I have had some life changes.

Anyway, I have added quite a bit of information to the Tribal Pages website, and still have quite a bit more.

Please let people know about it's existence so that they can either get the info they are looking for, or correct any info I have. Also, maybe they could add more?

Again the site is Tribalpages.com - under userID enter
kamelion2000

This will bring you to the Patrick and Mary Droney Family Tree.

Thanks and have a great holiday
Norah

RE.AUSTRALIAN CONNECTION-DRONEY

lorraineross82 — 2005-05-22 02:53:31Z

MY GG/GRANDFATHER WAS JOHN DRONEY AND HIS WIFE MARY, THEIR DAUGHTER MARY WAS MY GG/MOTHER AND SHE CAME TO AUSTRALIA IN 1854,SHE HAD A BROTHER PATRICK AND SISTER HONORA ALREADY OUT HERE,IN AUSTRALIA./ CAN ANYONE HELP WITH DRONEY INFOR AND CAN THOIS HELP ANYONE ELSE....LORRAINE

Droney

maryevaline12 — 2007-04-20 16:16:43Z

I have just started to try and find information on my family. I have an aunt in Canandaguia, NY that I question regarding the Droney's. I have a Droney family bible that was given to me recently and found a certificate of Promotion for a William Droney issued on 6/26/1896 to go from the 6th grade into the 7th grade. I will get ahold of my Aunt and ask about Patrick Droney because I have heard them talk about a Patrick Droney. Is this the area that he would have been from or thereabouts? If so, I am wondering he is the same. I would like to get a copy of the papers if they are one of the same man. Thanks, Mary

Simon and Johanna Droney

bthomas2757 — 2006-10-04 16:51:19Z

Am looking for any information on my Great, great grandparents that immigrated to USA in 1893, preceeded by their children Michael and Catherine the year prior. Simon and Johanna had a grocery store I am told in Limmerick. Also, for a time, Michael lived in Annacody. Thank you!

Re: New Exciting info on Patrick & Mary!

firstmate_1972 — 2007-07-12 22:07:21Z

Hello,
I was just reading your post on Patrick and Mary. I believe they are my great great grandparents. Their daughter Ellen married William O'Neill in 1870 in Fallbrook, Pa. They are my great grandparents. Anything you can share about them would be wonderful

Matrimonial - Silas E. Foster & Miss Bessie Droney - Lowell Sun - Lowell MA - December 28, 1922

canesfan10 — 2007-01-19 16:15:25Z

While at the library copying obits for someone, I managed to get a copy of the following matrimonial. I wanted to post it in the hope that it is helpful to someone.

Lowell Sun
Lowell MA
December 28, 1922

FOSTER - DRONEY

A pretty wedding took place yesterday afternoon at the Sacred Heart rectory when Mr. Silas E. Foster and Miss Bessie Droney were united in the bonds of matrimony, the ceremony being performed by the pastor, Rev. John P. Flynn, O.M.I. The bride wore brown chiffon velvet with picture hat to match and carried bridal roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Vera Droney, who was attired in gray divotyne and carried pink roses. The best man was Mr. Geo. A. Foster, brother of the groom. The bride's gift to the bridesmaid was a gold mesh bag, while the groom's favor to the best man was a pair of green gold cuff links. At the close of the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride, the wedding march being played by Mr. James McMahon. Supper was served and entertainment numbers were given. The couple left on an extended honeymoon trip to New York, Philadelphia and Washington. After January 15 they will make their home in this city.

Re: AM SEEKING COUNTY CLARE DRONEYS

Chap2084 — 2007-04-10 10:26:01Z

hello lorraine, i'm new at this...i'm looking for any information on bridget droney b.abt 1830 maybe lisdoonvarna co. clare, m. patrick flanagan abt 1850 co clare...their daughter bridget b.abt 1853 d. 1922 married william fitzgerald b abt 1859 co clare d. 1921...both died rockhampton qld australia..they were my ggrandparents...cant seem to find much about them

thank you
debbie

John Droney

lindasmudge — 2007-06-28 09:58:05Z

Hi, I am looking for any information about my great, great, grandfather John Droney who was born in Ireland in 1831. His father's name was Patrick. He married Catherine Boyle (Thomas Boyle) and had at least one child, James who was born in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, England in 1856. The 1861 census shows Catherine and her son James living in Oswaldtwistle. Any information on James (John) and/or Catherine would be most welcome.
Barry