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Re: Hugh Durnin+County Louth Ireland

finolabatts — 2011-04-17 16:24:30Z

Hi Sean,
Hope all is well with you. I sent you my email details in response to message of 10/3/11...hope you got that. Here it is again in case not. finola.batts@Sky.com.

Regards
Finola Durnin Batts

Durnin

karidurnin — 2011-04-06 04:12:30Z

I was wondering if anyone has any information about a Philip Durnin Sr. He was born in the late 1800's in Missouri. His parents were from Ireland. His wife's name was Stella Wagner. His kids names were Philip, Elmere, Marie, Frank and Eugene. Thanks.

Re: Hugh Durnin+County Louth Ireland

finolabatts — 2011-03-13 17:04:17Z

Hello Sean!

Thank you very much for your reply. I was delighted to hear from you. My Dad was Hugh's first born son and his date of birth was 2nd November 1906. He was, (for his sins!) a school principal teacher in a small country village(Rathoe, in County Carlow! He was an exceptionally good teacher and was greatly respected by the local community.
The likes of his kind will not be seen again....those days teaching was a vocation, not a job. His younger brother, Michael, was in the Civil Service, in Dundalk for some years (don't know exactly when) and later in Social Welfare in Dublin. He,too, was a very loveable character and I was very fond of him RIP.

I would dearly love some photographs and my email address is:- finola.batts@Sky.com. Very many thanks.
Finola Batts (nee Durnin)

Re: Hugh Durnin+County Louth Ireland

seancpdurnin — 2011-03-10 00:49:57Z

Hi there Finola,
I am sure we are related. I was speaking with Niall Durnan the other evening who is also looking for more info on Hugh (his great grand father). I assume you have been in contact?? Gerry died in 1998. He lived with Tommy and Catherine (brother and sister) in Dowdallhill. My dad then built a house on the site of the cottage and Gerry lived with us until he died in 1998 aged 90. Tommy lived in the cottage until 1967 when he died. James (your dads uncle) lived in Belfast with his first family of 5 boys but his wife died about 1916 when Gerry the youngest was about 8). The elder boys stayed in Belfast and were old enough to fend for themselves. Gerry went to live with Tommy and Kate. James came back to Dundalk and got married again and had a son (Michael my Grandfather) and 2 sisters Theresa and I think Bridget. He lived down the Pt Road until he died in 1965.

Send me your email address and I can send some photos.

Sean

Re: Hugh Durnin+County Louth Ireland

finolabatts — 2011-02-16 17:37:15Z

Yes, I am sure we are related!! Hello!
I recollect as a child, my father James Durnin (born Belfast 1906/died 1978) talking about his Uncle Tommy and Uncle Jimmy, both lived in Dundalk (Point Road) and worked on the railways. I also remember my father talking about a visit and meeting Gerry also. This might well have been in the 1960's or 1970's.

I don't know if you know that Hugh (my grandfather) was married to a Catherine Hafferty or O'Haverty from Dundalk and I think they had a blacksmith's forge. She is buried in Mill ? cemetery in Belfast and about ten years ago all her grandchildren of which I am one, had a stone erected on her grave. I understand that Hugh went to America (but before going he asked Catherine to go with him, but she refused and remained in Belfast with her two sons, James (my fatherRIP) and Michael (my uncle RIP) Can you fill me in any further about this....did Hugh have a falling out with some of his family??

I have always been very interested in learning more about my family. I understand that Hugh went to live in USA and worked as a jouneyman fitter?? in Milwaulkie. I don't really know what happened but I think he died somewhere there in the 1950's or thereabouts. Finola Durnin-Batts

Re: Trying to find Hugh,James or Sylvester Durnin

wpeteach — 2011-02-14 21:20:06Z

I am trying to find the family of Bernard Durnin. He married my great grandmother's sister, Ellen Keegan in 1880 in I believe Illinois. They had one son James. Ellen remarried in the early 1900's so I am assuming (this always gets me into trouble!) that Bernard died in the 1890's sometime. James went to college, married and had a son, also called James. They lived in Iowa, USA. I have yet to find any facts on Bernard's death, but his son was born in Ohio.
I know there were other Durnins in Iowa. I will look at what I have and get back to you. There are still Durnins living in Ohio and they have family reunions each year.
Betty

Re: Trying to find Hugh,James or Sylvester Durnin

seancpdurnin — 2011-02-13 22:46:42Z

Hi there,
My name is Sean Durnin and James is my Great Grandfather. He did not emigrate but stayed in Ireland first in Belfast, in Cavendish Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim (Google Irish Census 1911 and tpe in the details and you will see his first family). Unfortunately his wife died about about 1908 and some of his sons stayed in Belfast. He had moved down to Dundalk again as the GNR closed their works in Belfast and centralised everything in Dundalk as that was the centre of their Irish network. One of his sons from his first marriage lived with us in Dowdallshill until he died in 1998. James lived with his family on the Point Road and had 3-4 more kids including my Grandfather (James)who also worked in the GNR as a boilermaker. He died in 1966 (nearly 100). Hopefully you will get this note. It would be good to hear if you have any more information.

Sean Durnin

Re: Hugh Durnin+County Louth Ireland

seancpdurnin — 2011-02-13 22:01:46Z

If it is the same Hugh (born in Dundalk in 1880) and worked in GNR then he would be my Great great Uncle!. According to Ireland 1901 census he was still single and living on the Racecourse Road (we subsequently built the family home on the same site). Tommy was a brother and lived there until 1968 (almost 100) when he died and he had a brother James (my Great Grandfather). His nephew (James's son from his first marriage and my grandfather half brother) lived with him until then and until 1973 when the homestead was demolished(Patrick Gerard who went by his second name Gerry). He worked also at GNR. We built are family home there and Gerry lived with us until he died in 1998.

My great grandfather James (Gerry's dad)worked as a boilermaker in Belfast before coming back to Dundalk when GNR centralised the works here and settled on the Point Road. He would be Hugh's brother. He died in 1967 nearly 100. My grandfather James also worked in GNR and lived in the same house dying in 1975 aged 53. My granny who is 90 in May still lives there. My Dad (also James) still lives in the same plot on Dowdallshill and thats where I grew up.

Hugh had 11 siblings of which 10 survived to adulthood. I know a few stayed in ireland but a lot went to the US. The only siblings that remained in Ireland would be Tommy, James,and sister Catherine (named after her mother and I think stayed in Dowdallshill until she died). We have some photos of Americans who came over to see my grandfather and great uncle in 1973 but I don't know which line they came from. Maybe you can help.

Regards,
Sean Durnin

Re: James Durnin

hayley1966 — 2011-01-24 09:42:06Z

Hello MIchael. I think i may have just called you with regards to a message on another genealogy site.

Anyway, i have recently been contacted by Carole Coutts, i believe this may be your sister in law.

I have a little more info than you seem to have and have offered to send a gedcom file on my durnin side.

James and Mary ann are extremely hard to trace. I have no knowledge of the ship that they arrived here on, nor do i know if they married here or in irelandor somewhere else. As the first born was born at sea (James b 1863 according to death certificate) i do not know where to look for their marriage. Any way hope to talk to you.

Cheers
Hayley

Re: James Durnin

michaeljquinn3 — 2010-12-29 06:50:14Z

Hello Hayley,
I have only just come across this site.My grandmother was Mary May Durnin,married to Osmond Cecil Beard,who were my mothers parents.My great grandfather was James Durnin born 1819 @Derryvullan ,Fermanagh,Ireland,and died 15 December 1879.He was Private in the 38th Regiment,and was married to Mary Ann Sheridan.There were 2 children:James born 10 May 1863,died 16 Jan 1930,and a daughter,Mary Ann born 1865 and died 11 Dec 1919.It has been 7 years since you made your enquiry,Hope you've got all the answers,I'm still learning.Also,I live in Perth.
Kindest Regards,
Michael Quinn

Durnin

fhmm160 — 2010-11-05 16:25:09Z

For those of you seeking information on the Durnin Family, it is a name which is regularly spelt wrong. If searches don't come up with what you are looking for, try Durnan, Dornan, Durning and Durnun.Due to literacy in earlier years and also to the broad Irish tongue, names are not what they seem. Many of the Irish immigrants changed the spelling of their names too.

Looking for Bridget Durnin from County Louth

heatherkuhn_1 — 2010-10-14 15:35:22Z

I am looking for information on Bridget Durnin, born February 1848 in County Louth, Ireland. According to her obituary she immigrated to America as a young child then lived in Philadelphia, Wisconsin and finally Iowa. She married Patrick Quigley in Iowa in 1877. They had three children: Thomas F., Elizabeth, Mary and Winifred. Bridget died in 1902 in Sioux County, Iowa. I also know that she had a sister whom I only know as Mrs. D. Harrington of Edgerton, Wisconsin. Any information on this line is greatly appreciated.

Bernard Durin/Ellen Keegan Durnin

wpeteach — 2010-08-03 03:09:52Z

I am trying to gather information on Bernard and Ellen Durnin. They are listed in the 1880 US census as living in Wheatland Co. Illinois. After that they seem to disappear. I believe Bernard was born about 1860 in Ireland. Ellen Keegan Durnin was born in Dundee Scotland. The Keegans lived in Putnam Co. Illinois.

Also,
There is a Bridget McCourt Finnegan b. 1828 d. 23 Aug. 1895 buried in the St. Francis Cem. in Putnam Co. Illinois. She was married to a Thomas Finnegan b. 1828 d. 6 Sept. 1878. He was a native of Co. Louth.

There is also a Julia Durnin Finnegan b. 1818 d. 3 Sept. 1881 buried in the same cemetery. Her husband was Thomas Finnegan.

There is also a James Durnin b. 1845 d. 25 April, 1870 buried there. On his headstone it said he was a native of Reastown, Louth.

Re: Trying to find Hugh,James or Sylvester Durnin

wpeteach — 2010-08-03 03:04:07Z

There is a Bridget McCourt Finnegan b. 1828 d. 23 Aug. 1895 buried in the St. Francis Cem. in Putnam Co. Illinois. The was married to a Thomas Finnegan b. 1828 d. 6 Sept. 1878. He was a native of Co. Louth.

There is also a Julia Durnin Finnegan b. 1818 d. 3 Sept. 1881 buried in the same cemetery. Her husband was Thomas Finnegan.

There is also a James Durnin b. 1845 d. 25 April, 1870 buried there. On his headstone it said he was a native of Reastown, Louth.

Re: Merrigan surname

tidepridebrad — 2010-06-25 02:50:06Z

tanya,
My grandmother was Agatha Merrigan daughter of John Merrigan and Theresa Fitzpatrick. Agatha was born 1894 PEI. She married Jesse Fox.
Any information you could share would be appreciated

Re: durnin-dundalk

NeilOHare62 — 2010-03-30 15:47:21Z

Hi Joe,
The older O'Hare's in the family led me on a wild Goose chase as to where they came from. I have narrowed it down to a few possibilities, Dundalk, Co. Leitrim or possibly Leitrim town in County Down. Our Denis O'hare is isted as deceased on his son Parrick's marriage record of 1870. His wife was Catherine Connor. I may be chasing straws but the name Denis is not terribly common. By the way, the Durnin family name was present in St. Anicet, Quebec in the 1840's onward. Thank yopu for the reply.
Neil

Re: durnin-dundalk

jmdurnin — 2010-03-29 19:50:41Z

Hi Neil,
Catherine was born c.1842 - She was the 2nd wife of Patrick Durnin. They were married April 17, 1969 in St Patricks (Dundalk). One of the witnesses at the marriage was a Bridget O'hare (maybe a sister?) Her father was listed as Denis but I could never find her mother's name.

Catherine died May 11, 1893 in Dundalk. Patrick Durnin & Catherine O'hare had 8 children. All but 1 of eventually came to USA.
Were your O'Hares from Dundalk??
Joe

Re: durnin-dundalk

NeilOHare62 — 2010-03-29 13:35:30Z

Hi,
Woild you have any info on Denis or Catherine O'Hare. My GGGrandfather was named Denis O'Hare, wife Catherine Connor. Denis had children Patrick(B 1838-40), mary( B1844-46, and Cornelius(B 1843). Catherine could possibly be another sister.
Thanks

John James Durnin's in Upstate NY

kdcmohairdesigns — 2010-03-08 15:14:33Z

Some of the John Durnin progeny stayed in upstate NY to supposedly work on the Erie Canal. My grandfather was John James Durnin and my father was John James Durnin Jr. They both died in Chemung county NY. My great uncle was in the war of 1812. I don't have his name at hand but believe it was Philp.

Re: Philip Durnin

Dan_Family — 2009-10-02 18:19:26Z

Sorry, I won't be able to help you on this one.

Philip Durnin

mgtaylor115 — 2009-10-02 16:55:10Z

I am trying to find information on Philip Durnin who was a Dock Labourer in Liverpool. He had a daughter by the name of Bridget who married a J V Brunskill. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: More info from my last post-ireland to louisiana

lyn1369 — 2009-09-18 16:46:41Z

Came across your message. I am related to the Durnins and Needhams in Louisiana. My GGG grandfather was Daniel G. Needham (Ireland). He married Ann Durnin, my GGG grandmother (Ireland). Daniel G Needham died on May 30, 1890. Ann Durnin Needham died on July 16, 1904. Both are buried in Sharkey Cemetery in Tangipahoa Parish,LA. Also buried there are Henry Durnin, Dan T. Needham, Henry Needham, Maurice Needham, Bernice McDaniel Needham, Johnnie E. Needham, Emma Catherine Needham. All these plots are in Row 9. Row 10 has Mary NeedhamJulian E. Needham, Christina Needham,Herman C. Needham and Herbert G. Needham.
Ann Durnin Needham died July 16, 1904 age 72
Henry Durnin born in Louth, Ireland 1822 Died in 1894. Please feel free to mail me back at lyn@saegroup.com

Re: JJ Durnin

Dan_Family — 2009-03-02 23:32:25Z

My connection to the DURNIN family is found in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. My 4th-gr-grandfather, Michael KELLY, b. bef 1770 married Elizabeth "Betty" DURNIN, b. bef 1770 (where in Ireland is unknown -- maybe Northern Ireland). They had five children: My direct line ancestor was the eldest child, Alexander KELLY, b. abt. Feb, 1784 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. He died in Bristol, Gloustershire, England, on June 1, 1829. He left Ireland about 1820 to become a merchant in Trinidad, The West Indies (returning from time to time). He also sub-let a property in downtown Drogheda before leaving for The West Indies. His spouse was Agnes COUGHLAN (I think the last name is correct). She was b. abt 1790 in Ireland, m. bef. 1820 in Ireland, and d. aft 1829, probably in Dublin, Ireland. I have most of this family's genealogy ompleted. Alexander KELLY's siblings were: Bridget KELLY, b. Jan. 1787, Aloysius KELLY, b. Apr 1789, Michael KELLY, b. Oct 1791. These three children were born in Drogheda, Co Louth. The youngest child, Arthur KELLY, was b. April, 1794, but I not been able to verify where. I am interested in making a connection with this DURNIN family.

Re: durnin

sarahdurnin — 2009-03-02 21:18:15Z

John is my great uncle, his brother edward was my grandfather, their 2 sisters were Kate and Maggie. I remember your great grandfather, my father used to take me to see him and nan as a small child at the farm.

William P. DURNIN, Jr (of Scotland)

gravehunternc — 2009-02-20 02:39:15Z

For those who might be interested in this record, I located a death record for a William P. DURNIN, Jr in Surry County, NC (USA), son of William P. DURNIN, Sr (of England) and Isabell ANDERSON (of Scotland). Shows William Jr was born 7-29-1879 in Aberdeen, Scotland and died of injuries from a motorcycle accident on 5-14-1916 in Mt. Airy, Surry County, NC (USA). He's buried in Oakdale Cemetery in Mt. Airy. Was a superintendent for stone cutters.

Cross-posted to the Scotland board.

Bob Carter

Dorothy Durnin

dechase_1 — 2008-05-06 22:29:00Z

My grandmother-in-law is Dorothy E. Durnin, 1913-1989. Her father was Albert and her mother was Ruth (Burns). They are noted along with other siblings on the 1930 Britt, Iowa, census, but I cannot bring up the citation through a search. Does anyone know anything about Albert and/or Ruth?

Re: Looking for Durnin's in Louisiana

finolabatts — 2008-04-25 15:26:47Z

I don't know if this will help. My family have connections in Dundalk in County Louth. My grandather was Hugh Durnin, and I understand that he was born in Dundalk in County Louth in 1880. He worked as a journey-man fitter in the railways in Dundalk. He emigrated, we think, to USA, from Liverpool in or around 1922. He worked we think in or around Milwaulkee, Wisconsin and is reported to have died there in or around 1953.

Dundalk is a small place and I feel it would be unlikely not to be connected. If you can help me with any information from your side then I would be grateful.

Fionnuala Batts (nee Durnin)

Re: Hugh Durnin+County Louth Ireland

finolabatts — 2008-04-25 14:59:13Z

Hugh Durnin, born 1880 in Dundalk, Co. Louth, married Catherine Haverty, O'Haverty, or more likely HAFFERTY in Belfast or Dundalk in 1906 or thereabouts. He worked as a Journeyman Fitter for the GNR (railways) in Dundalk, had two brothes who were Tommy and possibly Jimmy (or Jimmy may have been a nephew)also worked for the GNR Dundalk. Family connections to the Point Road in Dundalk. Also Catherine Haverty or Hafferty's family had a connection to blacksmiths in Dundalk about the same time. Hugh Durnin emigrated to USA (Milwalkee, Wisconsis) and died in USA in or around 1953. News of his death was given to family member in Dundalk around that time.

Please reply to this if someone can help me further.
Fionnuala Batts (nee DURNIN)

Re: Hugh Durnin+County Louth Ireland

finolabatts — 2008-04-25 14:40:11Z

Hugh Durnin born 1880 in Dundalk or environs, married Catherine Haverty in Dundalk or Belfast in 1906. Catherine Haverty is or may be given as HAFFERTY in error.

It is just possible he had connections to Teeside and possibly Stockton - on -Tees. In or around 1953 news of his death Milwaulkee, Wisconsin was sent to family in Dundalk.

Fionnuala DURNIN-BATTS

Re: More info from my last post-ireland to louisiana

7acchamp — 2007-10-01 18:06:11Z

PS> I also don't have any information on Theodora Boyens. Do you know if she had any siblings? And where is she buried in New Orleans? I have a wonderful picture of her if you're interested.
Peggy

Finding Birth Parents

kmhwilk — 2007-08-12 04:07:21Z

It's going to sound like I'm asking for the impossible, but I believe in miracles. My gradfather Joseph John Kearney was born (1850 +/- 10yrs) and later adopted in New York City. His birth parents (Durnin)came from Ireland (don't know location). He was adopted by Mr. Kearney from Scranton, PA. as was another young man named Harry. I know nothing of Mr. Kearney's wife. Later Kearney moved his family to rural Missouri, where he was referred to as a "gentleman farmer." My grandfather was living in St. Louis when he completed his WWI draft registration and listed no relatives on the form. He was killed when my mother was very young, and my grandmother never spoke of him.

Perhaps someone out there has a family tree that intersects mine and can fill in my blanks. I would be most appreciative.

Re: More info from my last post-ireland to louisiana

7acchamp — 2006-12-08 02:58:19Z

Laura: Just found your reply on Philip & Theodora Durnin. Yes, my father was Romanie Durnin. My mother was Gloria Hennessey and she went to the same high school. Your mother may have know her too.
I'm going to try to write to you via regular e-mail. I can't believe you replied on my birthday. I know it's December, but I still feel like I have received a great birthday gift!
Sincerely,
Peggy

Re: More info from my last post-ireland to louisiana

2006-10-27 18:09:45Z

Dear Peggy,
I just saw your message about the Durnin Family. Philip Durnin and Theodora Boyens were my great-grandparents too! My mother, Beverly and her Brother, Edwin Philip, were the children of Edwin Durnin, the brother of Romanie Durnin. My mother only had one child, me. And my Uncle Edwin had 2 boys--Edwin Philip and Edwin Eugene, both still alive. My mother would often talk of her cousin, Romanie, as they had become good friends during high school. Is he your father?

My E-mail address is lauraj504@yahoo.com. Looking forward to hearing from you soon with more information.

Sincerely,
Laura Joiner

Re: Durnin of Scotland

Mdurnan33 — 2006-08-27 00:42:09Z

Hi there, I am looing for any information on a hugh Durnin, or any Durnins that were from Ireland , Some that I know were steel workers- actually a boiler maker by trade from N.Ireland and was born 1880. One or tow left for USA ,but may have gone to Scotland/england.If you have any information can you please email me at nmdur@oceanfree.net

Thanks
Michael

Hugh Durnin

Mdurnan33 — 2006-08-27 00:42:09Z

Hi am trying to locate a hugh durnin, may be buried in pittsburgh somewhere, he was Irish and worked in Aspinwall , but lived in market street. Really need to find this person as he seems to be wiped from the family history. His name Hugh durnin, born approx 1877 or 1880. From Dundalk, Co louth ,Ireland.Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
Niall

Looking for Durnin's in Louisiana

2006-08-22 14:35:51Z

I am looking for any Durnin's in Louisiana. My great-grandfather Philip Durnin was born in Co Louth, Dundlak, approx 1854. He came to New Orleans and married Theodora Boyens. They had 2 sons Edwin Philip and Jacob Roman (also know as Romanie Jacob). I know Philip had brothers that came over with him from Ireland. I would to like to find out who they were and also who their parents were.
Any help would be appreciated.

Philip & Theodora Boyens

2006-08-20 19:30:11Z

Laura; Did you get my message about being related?
Peggy Durnin Kaba

Re: Durnins of New Orleans--Related??

suzanne2swan — 2006-08-18 15:28:13Z

My great-grandfather was Philip Durnin from co Louth, Dundalk,my great-grandmother was Theodora Boyens from Hamburg,Germany. They had two sons, Jacob Roman and Edwin Philip. My grandfather Jacob Roman changed his name to Romanie Jacob. He and my grandmother had 2 sons and 1 daughter; Romanie Jacob Jr, George M, and Elizabeth.
I am looking for anyone who knows the brothers of Philip. I think he had 4 or 5 brothers, but they lost contact. All of them came to the Port of New Orlenas and I know lived in the New Orleans area. I would also like to know if anyone can tell me his parents names.
Peggy in Florida

Re: More info from my last post-ireland to louisiana

bkaba1 — 2006-08-17 02:48:43Z

Laura: I wrote to you a couple of nights ago. I am your grandfather's grand niece. Philip and Theodora Durnin are my great-grandparents. My grandfather was Jacob Roman Durnin, he changed his name to Romanie Jacob before he married my grandmother, Elizabeth McCubbin. I have lots more information about the Durnins.
I hope to hear from you soon.

Durnin-Mathews-Ardee

GeoffHone45 — 2006-03-09 20:21:27Z

Does anyone have anything on the ancestors of Jane Durnin and Michael Mathews who were married in 1900-1904, lived in the Ardee, Co Louth area, and dies within a year or two of the marriage?

Re: Durnin, Finnegan from Co. Louth,Ireland

2006-02-18 20:46:36Z

Sorry, Julia Durnin did not die in 1852, she was married in 1852.

Durnin, Finnegan from Co. Louth,Ireland

2006-02-18 20:42:43Z

I am hoping someone can help me find some information on Julia Durnin b. abt 1818 in Reaghstown, Co. Louth, she died in 1852 and is buried in Putnam Co.,Ill. She married Thomas Finnegan (b. abt 1793) in Ireland, they had 4 children Julia b.1853, Thomas b.1939, Bridget b. 1838, and Ann b. 1842.

I beleive all the children were born in Putnam Co. Ill.
Thank you, Connie
clrice@localnet.com

Re: Hugh Durnin+County Louth Ireland

2005-12-30 23:24:17Z

Hi Pat, thanks for the information. Have seen this already and am following it up at the moment .Looks hopeful but hard to know

Niall

Re: Hugh Durnin+County Louth Ireland

plumfine — 2005-12-26 22:56:54Z

I know this query is quite old, but in case you still are around or interested. I did find this.

Name: Hugh Durnin
[Hugh Ennen]
Age: 42 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Ireland
Race: White
Home in 1920: Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland
Sex: Male
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Year of immigration: 1912
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Mother's Birth Place: Ireland
Father's Birth Place: Ireland
Image: 178

patrick durnin

2005-08-22 13:13:13Z

my fathers name was patrick durnin he came from dundalk eire

Re: Trying to find Hugh,James or Sylvester Durnin

2005-05-24 01:50:32Z

on Bridgets death records it lists her parents as Mary and John. I know she had a brother Thomas as I have a letter he wrote to her in 1902. He was living with his wife and children at the time in Dunleer. I feel there is some connection but for some reason I am missing it. I have made contact with a person that is a decentant of Thomas's but thier records show a real large difference in the birth of my Bridget. I am not sure if she lied about her age to marry or married very young or just what happened if you can help me unravel this I would very much appreciate it.

Re: Trying to find Hugh,James or Sylvester Durnin

2005-05-23 22:25:33Z

Hi Janie, I know the following. Does any of this make sense or fit in with what you have
Mary, Bridget and Thomas Durnin were born in 1862, 1869 and 1872 respectively. Their parents were James and Catherine (nee McCourt) and they lived in an area just North of Dundalk, County Louth known as Dowdallshill.There were eleven children in that family.

Let me know if this ties in anywhere with your information

Niall

Thomas Durnan / Durnin m. Ann McPhilips in 1880 Edergole Co Monaghan

MonicaL55 — 2005-05-22 22:11:47Z

I posted this message a couple of days ago, apologies for reposting. I've just realised that by not leaving a space between the stroke(/) of the Durnan & Durnin surname in the subject heading this posting won't come up in searches.

Thomas's family info:

Parents: Patrick b. 1770s m. Catherine Kelly. Patrick Durneen listed in Edergole 1830 Tithe Applotment book leasing land. Known children:

1. Philip, bachelor, 1798-1889, farmer in Edergole.
2. John b.1805 m. Mary Martin 1809-1882. Moved to Lanarkshire, Scotland. Have descendants.
3. Catherine, spinster, 1806-1876, lived with Thomas.
4. Mary 1821-1888 m. James Tully 1821-1889 in 1853 in Parish of Ematris. James's parents John and Mary (McIntyre). Moved to Lanarkshire. Have descendants.
5. Thomas 1822-1914 m. Anne McPhilips b. 1851c in St Mary's Coravaccan. Thomas was a farmer in Edergole. Anne's father was Edward, also a farmer, from Kilnaharvey (?). Had at least one son, Patrick, b. 1886c.
6. A Patrick Dorrington m. Mary Harrison in 1850 in East Kilbride, Scotland. I believe this is also a brother. The family used Dorrington in Scotland (John and Mary)

The surname Durnan/Durnin is fairly rare in Co Monaghan. Does anyone recogsine this family. Many thanks.

Monica Leslie

Re: Durnin's from County Louth, Ireland

@@MJSultan@aol.com — 2005-05-21 21:14:57Z

I know I am related to the Durnin family you have found. I have a letter written in 1902 describing the same information you have listed.

Re: Durnin's from County Louth, Ireland

@@MJSultan@aol.com — 2005-05-21 21:14:57Z

Judy,
I know we are connected. I would like to know if you have any information on the Durnin family while they were still in Ireland. Such as a marriage date and place for Thomas and Mary or if you have found anything about Thomas's parents
If you do please let me know.

Thank you Janie
I am a decendant of Thomas Durnin , I am a great grand daughter of his sister Bridget who moved to America and married a Cook. They had a saloon and candy store in Cinncinatti Ohio.