McGrath - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Sarah Hanks?

chaffincoral — 2009-11-08 20:37:10Z

I am trying to find info on Sarah Hanks.May have been married to Thomas J. McGrath at one point in time and had a child by the name of Nancy Elizebeth McGrath. Nancy is B.1868 IL.Thomas McGrath marries again in 1874 to Minerva Silcox and proceeds to have multiple children.I have very limitited info on all of these people and feel like there is something that happen along the way that I have missed. Let me know if there is any little hints on any of these people.

McGRATH Dorothy SISTER 1885-1968

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-04 16:57:48Z

McGRATH Dorothy SISTER 1885-1968

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 209,237 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: McGrath/McCaulla or McCalla

GerryDoyle51 — 2009-11-02 07:36:21Z

I replied via the Park line but my G Grandfather (born 12 Jul 1839)was the son of William McGrath b c 1800 Ireland and Bridget Culley (married 25 Apr 1838 in NY).
My G Grandfather wrote a Memo in 1886 that gave his family details. William died 22 Nov 1844 and was buried at 1st Ave 11th St NY. Bridget married again to Bernard Quirk and they had a daughter Mary Quirk in 1849. She married Michael Coleman. As at the 1910 Census she had 5 children alive. The 1840 census has William McGrath and John McGrath next to each other 11th Ward New York. I am very keen to link up with descendents of this family

Re: Mary McGrath Newzealand

claireleyden — 2009-11-02 04:48:33Z

Hi I dont at the moment i will go to the Museum, as i was always told McGrath street in Napier was named after her, so as soon as I have any info I will send it to you.

Re: Mary McGrath Newzealand

minharte1 — 2009-11-02 00:11:33Z

Sorry Claire, I got wrapped up in the Gardiner name earlier.
Do you know who your Mary McGrath's parents or siblings are. Also related to the McGrath via my G.g. Grandmother Mary Fresia McGrath born 1878, Parnell, New Zealand.

Re: Mary McGrath Newzealand

claireleyden — 2009-11-01 22:21:13Z

Hi Their parents were Ralph gardiner who arrived with a party of royal Engineers (rank Corporal) on the Lord William Bentinck in 1850.He was Christened 31 May 1829, Bourton on the Hill, Gloucestershire, England. He married Margaret Robson, and they lived in Wairoa NZ.

Re: Mary McGrath Newzealand

minharte1 — 2009-11-01 19:13:49Z

Thanks for that. Do you know the parents names - it does not show on Birth records.

Re: McGrath m. Scanlon/Scanlan Limerick to Australia

minharte1 — 2009-11-01 18:50:10Z

Sorry, I don't know about Daniel but Nicholas if a brother emigrated to New Zealand via Australia.

Re: McGrath m. Scanlon/Scanlan Limerick to Australia

geniaus — 2009-11-01 09:35:42Z

Thank you for your query. Sorry, I do not know my Daniel's parents. Do you know if your one migrated to Australia?

My Mcgrath family from Ireland To Victoria, Australia

melly12 — 2009-11-01 05:24:18Z

William McGrath married Ellen Loddon.

They had John McGrath
b: 1837, Newtownards, County Down, Ireland.
d: 30th of June, 1893, East Melbourne.
Burried on the 2nd of July, 1893, Melbourne Cemetery.

JOHN'S 1ST MARRIAGE

John Married Annie Connors/Ann O'Cnnor(there have been different variations of her name)
b: 1840, Ireland
d: December, 1976.

John and Ann married in about 1868 in South Australia.
Their children are

Elizabeth Anne McGrath
b: 1871

William McGrath

Ellen McGrath (Bramwell)
b: 1868, Sandridge, Victoria
d: 1931, Clifton Hill
Ellen McGrath married John Bramwell in 1896.

John is the Son of John Bramwell and Katherine/Catherine Curtin, married in 1869, Cumberland,Victoria. I do not have any information on the rest of the Bramwells.

Catherine/Katherine Curtin is the daughter of Thomas Curtin and Elizabeth Murphy. Katherine was born about 1848 and died on the 21st of August, 1915, in Clifton Hill.

JOHN McGRATH'S 2ND MARRIAGE (My direct line)

On the 16th of June, 1877, John marries Frances Curtin. Daughter Of Thomas Curtin and Elizabeth Murphy. Sister of Catherine Curtin (as above)
Frances
b: 1850 Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland
d: 30th of June, 1915, Reilly St, Clifton Hill (exactly 22 years after her husband John)

Their children

Frances Mary McGrath (Dowling)
b: 11th of March, 1878, Alexandra St, Clifton Hill
d: 15th of November, 1951
married: Daniel Thomas Dowling 7th of January, 1902 St John RC Church, Clifton Hill

Susan McGrath (Smith)
b: 1879, Collingwood
d: 1942, Coburg
married: Fredrick Smith in 1904

Mary Kate McGrath
b: 1881, Collingwood
d: 1881, Collingwood (Aged 8 months)

Margaret Jane McGrath (Bramwell)
b: 1882, Collingwood
d: 1965, Reservoir

John Thomas McGrath
d: 1883, Collingwood
d: 1951, Fitzroy
John died on his way home from the pub, on his bike. He was hit by a car. My Pop, Kevin McAsey (my mum's dad) was at the pub drinking with him on this very day, and as my pop was going home, he saw the accident.

James Michael McGrath
b: 1885, Collingwood
d: 1971, Melbourne

Hugh Charles McGrath
b: 1887, Clifton Hill
d: 1887, Clifton Hill. (aged 3 weeks)

Joseph McGrath - (twin)
b: 1888, Clifton Hill
d: 1888 Clifton Hill (Aged 1 month)

Edward McGrath-(twin)
b: 1888, Clifton Hill
d: 1888, Clifton Hill (Aged 7 weeks)

Patrick McGrath
b: 1889, Clifton Hill
d: 1929, Preston

Mary Alice McGrath
b: 1891, Clifton Hill

John Thomas McGrath married the Daughter of Michael Smark and Ellen Mary Moore (married 22nd of April, 1889), Mary Josephine/Catherine Smark. (I have found both middle names on different sites for Mary, So I am unsure what her actual middle name is) They married in 1915.
Mary Josephine/Catherine Smark
b: 21st of May, 1890, Devon, Yarram, Victoria
d: 27th of May, 1971

John Thomas And Mary's children are (and don't quote me as I've had to try and figure this out on my own without help from family)

John Patrick McGrath
b: 1911, Carlton (his name has come up with John and Mary as the parents, but can't find out anymore information, and not too sure whether it's the right family)

John Michael McGrath
b: 1916, Clifton Hill
d: 1975, Preston

Irene Mary McGrath
b: 1918, Clifton Hill

Ellen Frances Elizabeth McGrath
b: 1920, Clifton Hill

Desmond Anthony McGrath
b: 9th of April, 1924, Carlton
d: 1979, Traralgon

Alan James McGrath
b: 12th of Septemeber, 1926, Carlton
d: 8th of Febuary, 2008, Heidelberg

Edward
b: 1928

Catherine McGrath

Margaret McGrath

Re: Mary McGrath Newzealand

claireleyden — 2009-10-31 22:14:51Z

Hi yes james is Arthurs brother, born 7 september 1866, Mohaka, Hawkes'bay and died 9 jan 1947 in Wellington, there were 10 in the family 4 boys and 6 girls.

Re: McGrath in Louisiana

minharte1 — 2009-10-31 19:47:53Z

Do you know who Margaret's parents or brother is -

I have a John McGrath married to Judith Daly with a daughter Margaret and a son Nicholas - he was born in 1836.

Re: McGrath m. Scanlon/Scanlan Limerick to Australia

minharte1 — 2009-10-31 19:44:26Z

I have a Daniel McGrath born in Ireland around that same time. His parents are John McGrath and Judith Daly - do we have a connection.

Re: Mary McGrath Newzealand

minharte1 — 2009-10-31 19:40:20Z

I don't have an exact match but found that Arthur Robson Gardiner was born in 1864, New Zealand.

I am interested in what you find - I have a James Robson Gardiner who married Robina Cuthbert in 1889, New Zealand. ? my James Robson Gardiner may be a brother or cousin of your Arthur Robson Gardiner.

Cheers, Michelle

Mary McGrath Newzealand

claireleyden — 2009-10-30 06:52:09Z

Hi I'm wanting info on my Great,Great,Great Grandmother Mary McGrath, who was born in 1869 she married Arthur Robson Gardiner in 1891 in Newzealand she died in 1958 NZ.

Re: James McGrath

mettscocr — 2009-10-21 01:32:54Z

my mothers grandfather was named James Mc Grath, he married a Margaret Corkery from cook,ireland one of their children was my great grandmother Catherine, (b) Dec.13 1874 in knockanora,co.waterford immigrated to the US 1894 at the age of 20, where she married Charles Lewis King, and they had a daughter Nancy Elizabeth King born 3/16/1905 in east hampton,NY. Im looking for more info on James McGrath and Mararet Cockery-McGrath in Ireland

Re: Elizabeth "Lizzie" McGrath

BettyBass33 — 2009-10-17 16:32:15Z

Thank you for responding - please accept my apology for being so late in the response. Any information about Lizzie and her family would be fabulous.
You may email me directly at:
sallysue1124@hotmail.com
Thank you again for your response, I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Donna Birchell

Re: McGrath m. Scanlon/Scanlan Limerick to Australia

marylynch3 — 2009-10-10 12:23:32Z

My mother is Scanlan from Galbally co. Limerick. We do have some scanlan relations who moved to Australia around same time you mentioned.We know this from information in family tree only! I have a nephew in Sydney and other family going there in January. At a funeral recently we were discussing family trees. we have some information that goes back to 1800's to the present. I wonder are we all related? maybe we could compare some information and see?

Raymond McGrath of Lowell, MA

2009-04-22 15:42:45Z

Raymond was my grandfather. He was formerly married to my grandmother, Blanche. They had 5 children. My dad, Thomas, was the 2nd oldest. They divorced when my dad was young, so we know nothing of our family history. Did he remarry? Do I have other Aunts or Uncles? My nana is still living. Please write. Thanks.

ANNA SMITH MCGRATH

Fitzrandolph01 — 2009-07-08 15:21:19Z

Looking for ANY information on Anna Smith b abt 1860 Phillipsburg, PA married Matthew McGrath of Elizabeth, NJ

Re: Raymond McGrath of Lowell, MA

mcgady — 2009-04-22 15:43:16Z

You never added dates in your message, birth marriage and did you go to marriage records and look it up? You can find so much there

I'm also looking for a Raymond McGrath, b: 1897 died before 1925

McGrath, David Sylvester

EllenMcGrathBenson — 2009-04-19 03:35:59Z

Hello does anyone have any information on David Sylvester Mcgrath b.1853 in McGrath Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada? He married Margaret Ann Duggan in 1891.

Re: Etta Morgan McGrath

powellc190 — 2009-07-16 19:25:45Z

I too am looking for information about Etta Morgan McGrath Cubbedge. I would be willing to share information.

Thanks,
Chuck Powell
Savannah, Ga.

Mary McGrath

Nimboy1 — 2009-06-06 06:18:11Z

Mary was married to Nicholas Roche and I'm sure both were born and lived in Ireland and then immigrated to the US. They had children Frank (Francis) Vincent Roche, Jim (or James) Roche, Katherine(married to William John Morris), Mary (married to ?Brewer), Ted Roche (married to Charlotte Bolger) If any info please pass on.

Thanks

Re: Patrick and Rachel McGrath of Scarriff, Co.Clare.

NoelCaine15 — 2009-08-18 15:53:36Z

William, thanks for your query. I have no knowledge of your gr.gr. grandparents, but it is likely that they were related to our McGraths, coming from the same two towns (Tuamgraney and Scarriff). I'm going to Europe for 3 months next April, and plan to do some research when I get to Ireland. If I find out anything beforehand or while there, I'll keep you informed.
Noel Caine

Re: Jack McGrath Photos Need a Home

Chorak11 — 2009-07-12 20:36:57Z

I'm not sure what photo's you have and if it's the same Jack Mc Grath. My Dad was the race car driver who was killed racing in 1955. My name is Carolyn and I was 13 Years old at the time. I never heard of a Cora tho. What do you think?? Carolyn

Re: Thomas Henry McGrath

tjprzybylski1 — 2009-08-12 17:24:04Z

Still looking for Thomas Henry McGrath information. I did find his obituary from Preble County Ohio. He had passed there in New Paris, OH but burial was in Fountain City, Indiana. He was born June 30, 1913 and passed April 23, 1988. Anyone with any information about my grandfather will be so greatly appreciated. His father, my ggrandfather's name was Thomas L. McGrath whom married Catherine Herbert. Hope that helps someone out there that could be related to me. Thank you for your time.

Re: McGrath

karley07m17 — 2009-08-29 08:31:32Z

hi my name is karley mcgrath and i have an uncle mike mcgrath my mothers name is laurie mcgrath and her sisters name is peggy wright because she is now married. i dont knwo how much this helps but i would love to know more about my family history. please email me backas soon as possible! thank you, karley.

Mc GRATH William T and Thekla

t42MountOlivet — 2009-06-14 16:47:30Z

McGRATH William T and Thekla

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 204,210 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.

John McGrath born c1840 Waterford Ireland

kurios2 — 2009-04-22 15:41:59Z

Hello, I am new to this board.
My James Mcgrath married a Margaret Fleming in Ferrybank Parish Waterford in 1860.From this union came 7 children. John then met a Mary Fleming from the same address as Margaret ( could just be a coincedence)and from this union came another 7 children for definite ( but there was probably at least 2 more). The latter couple were not married in the parish, but 7 of the children were baptised there. Does anyone on this board recognize these McGrath/ Flemings? If so I would be delighted to exchange information.

In anticipation

Catherine

McGrath, Michel New Brunswick

Raiche_C — 2009-05-03 17:01:23Z

Bonjour

Je cherche quelqu`un qui aurais des informations sur Michel McGrath, né le ? , fils de ? McGrath, épouse le 24 avril 1871, à Pokemouche, NB, Marie Louise Raiche.

Enfants

Joseph Augustin McGrath, né le 17 mars 1872
Fredéric McGrath, né le 09 avril 1874
Robert McGrath, né le ? 1880, décédé en 1944, à Bathurst, NB, épouse le 22 février 1916, à Caraquet, NB, Dorothée Pinet, né le ? , décédé le 09 février 1971, à Big River, NB, fille de Octave Pinet et Philomene Thériault.

Enfants de Robert McGrath

Gerry , Stella, Leo, Wilfred, Gertrude, Ronald, Ernest.

J``attend de vos nouvelles.

Carmel

Re: Michael McGrath born 1922 CoCavan

tormorwhippet — 2009-09-13 14:35:50Z

I have now found the correct spelling for Marys husband it is J McGillivray.

McGrath & McGillivray

tormorwhippet — 2009-09-13 14:34:59Z

Mary McGrath married to Joseph McGillivray in 1942 Middlesex, England.Son also Joseph born 1948.
Mary is the sister of my grandfather Michael & have several siblings all born in Ireland from at least 1914 to 1922 +/- a couple of years.

Re: PATRICK MCGRATH FROM WATERFORD

emcg01 — 2009-05-07 15:30:21Z

Are you sure the name of the town is Yuall.

I live in waterford and I think you mean Youghal (sounds like yuall)
Town on border of Co. Waterford and Co. Cork
Youghal Co. Waterford ---Waterford side of river
Youghal Co. Cork Cork side of bridge (town on Cork side)

Re: McGrath in Louisiana

smetzger0410 — 2009-09-02 21:13:10Z

My great, great, great grandmother was Margaret McGrath, b. circa 1825 in Ireland. She married Martin J. Hanley and moved to Lynn, MA. Any link to your Margaret McGrath?

Re: Cosgroves from Abbey County Clare

cvtruman — 2009-05-21 13:50:58Z

Eliza married a William Frewen in 1852 and had 6 daughters and one son, She is buried in Bendigo. The eldest daughter Elizabeth is my great grand mother

Re: mcgrath e-mails

dechdi1 — 2009-04-25 12:31:19Z

arrive as McGraw/McGrath in Litchfield CT
and then my McGraths from Ireland to Litchfield, Ct. they spent a few years in Albany, NY and then back to CT. Meriden, New Haven Ansonia Derby area.....

James b. 1830 m. Kate/Catherine Merrick b. 1838
their children born 1856 1877 some in CT, some in Albany,NY
michael
helen
william
delia
james
joseph
mary
kate
john
johanna

Bridget Murphy McGrath

joannebaker171 — 2009-04-14 03:53:33Z

Born 1870 - Ireland - Died 1944 Granville, NY
Married to: Thomas McGrath
Sons - John Thomas - Jerry -
Looking for Ireland Connection

Hester Bethelen McGrath of Kentucky/Missouri

heatherkuhn_1 — 2009-06-08 19:10:02Z

I am looking for information on Hester Bethelen McGrath born in Kentucky in 1786. She married Edward "Neddie" Wall and they lived in Ray County, Missouri for many years. I know two of their children's names: Wade and Kedar. She died in 1865 and is buried in Ray County. Any information about her origin would be greatly appreciated.

Re: MCGRATH JOHN

monicacarter475 — 2009-04-15 03:00:25Z

Sorry not my John McGrath

Re: Patrick and Rachel McGrath of Scarriff, Co.Clare.

DavidTonkin51 — 2009-08-18 15:54:06Z

Hi Noel,

I've been trying to find out about William for some time. The family who might know are now dead and Irish records seem incomplete or very expensive.

I was planning on going to Europe next April too. I intend to visit Scarriff and the Tuamgraney Heritage Centre. I might see you there. I'll be the one with the Australian accent.

You wouldn't happen to have a picture of Michael McGrath would you?

My email address is dctonkin@bigpond.net.au

Dave

Re: Patrick and Rachel McGrath of Scarriff, Co.Clare.

DavidTonkin51 — 2009-08-15 15:41:26Z

Hi Noel,

My great grandfather was William McGrath from Scarriff in Clare. He was born in 1850. His father was William McGrath and his mother was Ellen Hertnedy(or similar spelling). Something seems to have happened to William (death/transportation?)because Ellen married a Mr Coffey in 1855. Ellen's tombstone is in Tuamgraney cemetery - it was erected by William and he is mentioned on it.
He came out to Queensland around 1880 and lived at Muttaburra. He owned/managed a hotel in Muttaburra with Michael McGrath on the Aramac Road.
He later owned hotels in Mount Morgan (The Leichhardt) and Rockhampton (The Scarriff and others). He died around 1920.
He married Elizabeth Noonan of Mitchelstown,Cork in Muttaburra.
They had a large family in Australia.
Are our McGrath's related? I was wondering if Michael was William's brother or cousin or something. I have not explanation why a young Irish man would leave Ireland to live in Muttaburra.
Yours

David Tonkin

Re: Anne Jane (Annie) Parks married Patrick McGrath in Eganville Ontario in 1917

finnprincess1 — 2009-06-18 04:32:19Z

Hello....
I'm not sure if anyone actually uses these boards, or if you're still looking for information. My grandfather Ambrose McGrath was from Schreiber... originally eganville... I may be of some help.. we've been working ont he family tree for quite some time.

Re: Raymond McGrath of Lowell, MA

laorenzafamily — 2009-09-30 22:41:39Z

Hi, I'm Deb's sister, the Raymond McGrath you're looking for is a bit older then our grandfather. We know that he was born in 1900, died in 1941, and his mothers name was Nellie McGrath Morse, who was born in 1879. We don't know his fathers name or when he and our grandmother, Blanche Doherty, were married.

Re: Anne Jane (Annie) Parks married Patrick McGrath in Eganville Ontario in 1917

mqt — 2009-06-19 21:35:10Z

Hi,
It is so nice of you to reply when you really aren't sure if people use the boards. Although I have fooled around with some seriousness on family history since the late 1970's after I was hired by a forensic genealogist to "find the missing heir" it is only in the last two years that I have joined Ancestry.com. The information they have is amazing but also and possibly because they support the message boards at RootsWeb.com and genealogy.com. I have found amazing information on message boards which also include the usgenweb boards which I imagine Ancestry.com also supports. The genweb boards also have an international division.

I will get back to you with the little I have on Annie Parks McGrath, the sister of Mary Parks Copps. [Mary and Robt. Copps had a large family. One son was Victor Kennedy Copps b 1919 ("Vic had several bros Lee, Ed and others" quote from a Canadian cousin.) One of Victor's children is
Sheila Copps who is a Canadian journalist and former deputy Prime Minister of Canada.]

I made contact with Annie McGrath's great nephew, the grandson of Melissa Parks Power on the Power message board. He and his two sisters plus spouses then rode their NEW Harleys from Timmins and Iroquois Falls ON to Milwaukee (the home of Harley) to visit me and my family... a highlight of my life. The only reason I had those names Power, Copps and McGrath was that the people on the ON message board gave me amazing information.

But right this minute I just could not miss the chance to let you know that your time is well spent checking out and sharing with message boards. You meet the nicest, most generous people. You will fit in beautifully.

Thanks so much for your reply.
Mary Quirk-Thompson

Ann or Anna McGrath

MelanieHollingsworth54 — 2009-10-07 11:49:32Z

This is my Great Great Grandmother. She was born in Ireland around 1841 and came to the US somewhere around 1851 to 1853 through Philadelphia. Her brothers who worked in or owned a store called McGrath's in Phil. brought her in to work as a house servent. She met and married William Cahill in 1860. They moved to Wrightsvill, York county Pa. sometime after 1864. They had 5 Living children and triplets who died. Thier living children were: Mary Agnes Cahill, Nora Cahill, William Cahill, Edward H. Cahill, and James Cahill. August was the longest serviving triplet but he died as an infant. Anna died in 1929 in Harrisburg. I don't know anything about her time in Phil. and her migration here. Can anyone help me trace her tracks from Phil. back to Ireland?

McGrath

SandyMcGrath13 — 2009-08-26 16:38:39Z

I have an Orum McGrath age 75,living with son (on 1880 census) Michael McGrath b. abt 1847 m. Cecelia Doran b. 1849. Children: Rosanna b. 1874 and Agnes b.1878. They lived in Shelbourne VT. He says born in Ireland on Census. On the 1920 census I have this same Michael m. to Ellen b. abt 1843. Any help fing Irish origins would be helpful and greatly appreciated.
Sandr McGrath

McGrath/Doran

SandyMcGrath13 — 2009-08-21 18:50:22Z

I am looking for a Mary Anne Doran who married Orum McGrath. They were both born in Ireland he 1805 she 1818. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Sandra McGrath

Re: Patrick McGrath b. 1836 Ireland, lived in San Francisco

mhallett144 — 2009-06-06 13:41:57Z

Correction to the above post. Patrick's wife name is Victoria Young, not Virginia Young. My error.

Re: Patrick McGrath b. 1836 Ireland, lived in San Francisco

mhallett144 — 2009-06-06 13:41:27Z

Some additional information has come to light since our original post. Both Patrick and Virginia were from County Waterford, Ireland. Virginia’s maiden name was Young. It appears that they were married shortly before they left Ireland for the US. They settled in San Francisco, living on 19th Street. Virginia was born Jan 1859 and died July 25, 1901. Patrick was born May 1836 and died December 14, 1901. Both are buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA. After their death, daughter Ellen (Nellie) became head of the family.