Rafferty - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Rafferty in Tennesse??

blindalj123 — 2009-11-13 01:36:26Z

I am hoping that someone might know something about an Addie Rafferty born in Tenn. It looks like from census her dad was born in TN and mother KY. She was born 1879? Later married Emmanuel Pearson 1898.

RAFFERTY John 1958-1992

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-11 17:27:17Z

RAFFERTY John 1958-1992

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 209,323 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.

hannah rafferty

kaz2kaz65 — 2009-11-01 14:51:37Z

hi iam looking for a hannah rafferty married to a micheal carroll. They moved to wales and are in the 1871 census till the deaths in flintshire wales. Looking for any info on hannah as in the 1891 welsh census this is where she wa born abt 1825 maybe earlier.
thanks kaz

Susanna Rafferty/ James Brown Girvan /Wigtownshire

cericah83 — 2009-10-16 22:18:54Z

i am seeking any information of the aforementioned- they are my GGgrandparents- I have discovered that they had approx 11 children, married in Girvan and went to Leswalt in the mid 1860s. Any info on them before during or after would be great.
They both originated from Ireland but I know not where. We beieve James may have come via Manchester as he was listed as a cotton weaver but this is a tenuous link.
Susanna appeared on the 1841 census so probably came over as a toddler from ireland.
help please!

Re: Timothy O'Rafferty or Rafferty

judyfuss — 2009-09-16 02:16:27Z

Marc, thank you for your reply. My Rafferty's started with Martin, b 1810, and Honora (tho somewhere I read her name might be Nancy) b. 1820, both born in Ireland. One son was Nicholas, one daughter was Bridget M., both of those were born in Ireland. I believe that Bridget was born in 1843, have to check my notes also. She married John Fitzgibbon in Louisville, Ky. and they lived there. She died and is buried in Louisville. He seemed to evaporate into thin air. I had never found where he is buried, Bridget is buried with two of their children, Clinton, and Mary. Nicholas lived in Princeton, Ind. with his wife, Margaret and their children and they are buried there. Nicholas and Margaret are my ggrandparents. If you need more detailed info, write to me at judyfuss@aol.com, and I will look up all the dates etc. for you. Please do keep in touch. Thanks.
Judy

Re: Timothy O'Rafferty or Rafferty

MarcRafferty36 — 2009-09-14 14:26:06Z

Judy,

I couldn't really follow this message string since it appears that some correspondence took place outside of the message board, but I detected that you had Rafferty family in the Louisville area. Many of my Rafferty family settled in and around the Louisville area, with my particular branch staying mostly in Leitchfield, Kentucky.

My Rafferty's immigrated from Ireland in 1845, and there is evidence that they were from County Monaghan. I don't find Honora or Anna in my tree, but I don't go very far back with my Rafferty genealogy - only about five generations.

If you have a male cousin who still carries the Rafferty surname, I would encourage you to consider DNA testing. I have submitted my Rafferty DNA to Family Tree DNA and my genetic profile is in the database there. Of the seven Rafferty's who have submitted DNA, I have matched none of them. If we match, then we know that our two Rafferty lines link up back in Ireland. Just a thought.

In the meantime, I would be happy to share my tree information with you to see if you hit on anything familiar.

Thanks!

Marc Rafferty
Oklahoma

Re: Timothy O'Rafferty or Rafferty

judyfuss — 2009-09-12 01:17:27Z

Thank you for your reply, do you have any idea where they were from, or born? Thanks. I can't seem to find out anything about them. Do you have their childrens names. I have posted what I know on ancestry.com. Where did you find the information that Honora's name was Cullinan, and do you have anything else pertaining to them? My Grandmother was their grandaughter, her name was Anna E. Rafferty.
Thank you for that information. Please keep in touch.
Judy Fuss

Re: mcshanes, rafferty,mccann,mcguigan

jeanbarrynella — 2009-08-17 05:24:19Z

Hi
Do you know if you also have a Henry McShane
Kind regards jean

Re: mcshanes, rafferty,mccann,mcguigan

jeanbarrynella — 2009-08-16 02:22:21Z

Hi Allison
John seems to very popular have you seen the name
Daniel your John and my John could be cousins
i also have a Henry McShane married to a Rose Forbes .
Kind regards jean

Re: mcshanes, rafferty,mccann,mcguigan

Starnamminhee — 2009-08-15 19:17:55Z

Jean,

Yes i do have a John McShane. mine was born Jun 1 1851, Drimreagh, Kilcar, Co.Donegal, Ireland. to a owen Mcshane and a bridget carr.

Re: mcshanes, rafferty,mccann,mcguigan

jeanbarrynella — 2009-08-15 12:35:39Z

Hi Allison
Thank you very much for getting back to me are you related to this family anyway as i have found a brother of my gg
grand father John McShane .
Kind regards jean

Re: mcshanes, rafferty,mccann,mcguigan

Starnamminhee — 2009-08-14 18:03:41Z

Jean i am sorry that i have not responded fast enough but i have been looking but i have found nothing so far but i will keep u in touch.

Allison

Re: Corrigan-Rafferty's

Starnamminhee — 2009-08-14 18:02:01Z

Hello George,

My name is Allison, i was wondering if there was any connection with the family u have to mine. my great-grandmother was Bridget Mcshane. she had a sister named Anne who in turn married a John Joseph Rafferty (b. 18 July 1864) through them i am connected to a Dorothy Corrigan (b.1928 Mass.) Dorothy's mother was Mary Rafferty m. John F. Corrigan. also i have McCarthy's as well. please let me know if you r somewhat related.

Thank you,
Allison Carr

Re: Mary Eliza or Elizabeth Quirk, b. Westmeath, Ireland

ajbovaird — 2009-07-20 10:44:04Z

I have just read your message on the message board.I have been researching my wife's family and her great-great- great-grandmother was Eliza O'Rafferty(nee Quirk) born in Ireland in 1827/8. She married Edmund Green in Manchester on 26 February 1849. Eliza's father was Michael Quirk a farmer. Edmund and Eliza emigrated to Christchurch in New Zealand. Their son Lester married Elizabeth Atkinson there in 1881. I only received Eliza and Edmund's marriage certificate less than 2 weeks ago.Please contact me as I think we may have the same relative.I am willing to share all the information I have with you.
Anthony Bovaird

Re: OWEN RAFFERTY AND NANCY MC_CARN

GSwota — 2009-06-14 22:39:48Z

I believe that I have information on this line. My mother's mother died in the 1918 flu epidemic. My grandfatehr, Gordon Hayes, remarried when my mom was 3 yrs old. He married Jennie Hayes Bowen (who lost her husband in the same epidemic), the daughter of James Rafferty Jane Gilleo. She was, in effect, my 'real' grandmother....so in doing research on my own lines, I have also done work on her line. She was a wonderful woman. She and her 1st husband, Harry Royal Bowen, 5 children. Gordon Hayes had 2 children by his 1st wife. Together, then had 4 more children. All 11 children were raised as brothers and sister. gail swota @ pgswota@verizon.net

LOOKING FOR A BRIDGET RAFFERTY WHO MARRIED JOHN BRODERICK

kirsty37_1 — 2009-05-23 08:11:24Z

Hi

I am searching for information on my ancestors Husband and wife Bridget Rafferty and John Broderick.

All I know about these two is that they lived in Woodford, Galway or resided near this area.

In Febuary of 1864 in Woodford their daughter Margaret Broderick was born. I also know they had a son named Martin born approx 1861 who is my Great Great grandfather he immigrated to Ausralia in 1879. Also another sister Mary who was born in approx 1859.

Unfortunately this is the only information that I have. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Re: MARTIN AND HONOR RAFFERTY of Va. and Oil, Indiana

judyfuss — 2009-05-21 15:00:52Z

Did you find out anymore information of the reunion? You can email me at judyfuss@aol.com
Judy

Re: MARTIN AND HONOR RAFFERTY of Va. and Oil, Indiana

judyfuss — 2009-05-21 14:59:48Z

Would you mind sharing your information with me? Your family might possibly tie in with mine.
Thank you.
Judy Fuss

Re: Rafferty Family

billgrimes99 — 2009-03-13 02:31:15Z

I have full info on William H. Raverty...

William Harrison Raverty b. 1878 Wadens, MN
d. 1948 New Ulm, Brown, MN
Married 01 Jun 1901 in MN to
Jessee Myrtle Current b. c1888 in MN
d. Unknown
Children (all born in Brown County, MN):
Paul Evert 1902-1950
Myrtle Irene 1904-????
Theresa J. 1906-????
Margaret Marie 1913-????
William James 1915-1988 died in Newark, NJ
Marguerite 1918-1988 in New Ulm

Re: Rafferty Family

billgrimes99 — 2009-03-07 01:13:36Z

By the time the Rffertys came to MN the name had been changed to Raverty. They originated in County Tyrone, Ireland. They migrated to Westport, Ontario, Canada before 1840, then moved to Jessenland, Sibley, MN c1860. In 1868 some of my Grimes and Doheny ancestors moved from Jessenland to the Sleepy Eye area of Brown County. Some of the Ravertys also moved to Sleepy Eye.

My ancestor Michael Grimes married Nancy Raverty c1860 in Jessenland. They moved to Sleepy Eye, then c1870 they moved to Windom in Cottonwood County, MN. Some of the other Rabvertys also moved to Windom and some of their ancestors still live their.

My great grandparents, William Thomas Grimes and Catherine Doheny are buried in the Grimes family plot in St Marys Cemetery in Sleepy Eye.

Re: Rafferty Family

WilliamRafferty26 — 2009-03-06 15:45:29Z

Do you know what grandmother Maude's Mother and Fathers name was and did they live in the Toronto area?

Re: Rafferty Family

WilliamRafferty26 — 2009-03-13 12:47:48Z

Thank you for your information and your interest, but I do not find any connection of the to families. I will keep in mind if I ever make a connection.

Re: Charles Rafferty/Susan Connors-Northern Ireland

mckieorchid — 2009-04-30 13:19:31Z

Hi Brenda,

Marriage details: 1/4/1872 At St. Mary's RC Church, Bank St, Belfast. Charles Rafferty of Quadrant Street, Belfast,
son of, Charles Rafferty & Bridget O'Farrel to Susan Connor
of Bell's Lane, Belfast. Daughter of Bernard Connor and Cecilia Devin. Witnesses, John McKeown & Mary Middleton.

Marriage details: 13/6/1848 at St. Patrick's RC Church, Clifton Street, Belfast. Charles Rafferty to Bridget Farrell (O'Farrel). Witness, Anne Mallon.

I store information on the names I am researching and am always happy when it is useful to someone else. You will find the Baptism details for Rosan Raferty (that is the spelling they have indexed it under) on the Ulster Historical Foundation site. If you need any more information, please contact me.

Ann

Re: Charles Rafferty/Susan Connors-Northern Ireland

mckieorchid — 2009-04-29 16:33:01Z

Hi Brenda,

I am researching The Rafferty Family in Belfast. Although I
am not connected to your Rafferty's I have some information on them. Noticed that you posted some time ago. Let me know if you are still researching and I will post it.

Re: mcshanes, rafferty,mccann,mcguigan

jeanbarrynella — 2008-09-05 08:55:30Z

Hi Alison
John Mcshane married Maryann McCann not sure when they are my ggg grand parents their son John Married Isabella (Elizabeth Rafferty 1872 her father was Arthur and his mother was a Mcguigan .I would be gratefull for any information you have and are you related to any of them.
Many thanks regards jean

Re: MARTIN AND HONOR RAFFERTY of Va. and Oil, Indiana

judyfuss — 2009-05-12 12:12:29Z

Do you have any Rafferty pictures? And what type of information do you have?

Re: MARTIN AND HONOR RAFFERTY of Va. and Oil, Indiana

judyfuss — 2009-05-12 12:11:26Z

It's May 17 th in Owensboro. That is all the information I have, but I can try and find out exactly where, if you want. Where are you located? We are in Kennesaw, Ga., about 25 mi. north of Atlanta, Ga. My email is judyfuss@aol.com.

Re: MARTIN AND HONOR RAFFERTY of Va. and Oil, Indiana

judyfuss — 2009-05-08 02:48:45Z

Thank you for your reply. I am trying to find WHERE Martin and Honor were from in Ireland. Kind of hit a brick wall. I don't have a whole lot of info on them. Still looking. There is going to be a RAFFERTY reunion on the 17th of this month. My email is judyfuss@aol.com.
Please keep in touch, and any info. is appreciated.
Judy

Jean E. Sawin Rafferty, age 87, born in Erie,co,pa, daughter of, George Sawin and Dorothy Thompson Swain - Zauenegger.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-02-22 18:47:44Z

Rafferty, Jean E. Sawin,

Jean E. Sawin Rafferty,
Jean E. Sawin Rafferty, age 87,
of Erie, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge. She was born in Erie on February 16, 1922 daughter of the late George Sawin and Dorothy Thompson Swain - Zauenegger. She worked for thirty years as a buyer for Halle Brothers. She was a founding member of Our Lady of Peace Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. Rafferty.
A brother, Gerald Sawin.
She is survived by her beloved sons, Gregory Rafferty and his wife Mary of Virginia and Timothy Rafferty and his wife Marla of Washington.
Three grandchildren, Megan, Erin and Shuna Rafferty.
There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a memorial mass on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s at Asbury Ridge Chapel. Rev. Msgr. John Hagerty will be officiating. Burial will be private at Calvary Cemetery. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits Published in the Erie Times-News on 2/22/2009,

Our Lady of Peace Church. "

Re: Charles Rafferty/Susan Connors-Northern Ireland

cassidy528 — 2009-04-29 21:00:49Z

YES! I put it on the back burner for awhile, it gets so frustrating when you hit a wall. I'd love to see what you've found and do appreciate you contacting me! This is just what I need to get started again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Brenda

Re: Charles Rafferty/Susan Connors-Northern Ireland

cassidy528 — 2009-04-30 21:23:51Z

Ann,

Thanks for the info, it's greatly appreciated. My husband is going away for the weekend and I think I am going to get my folders back out and start up again.

If I come across anything else on the Rafferty's I'll let you know, but I'm not very good at this - I get frustrated!

Have a great week and thanks again.

Brenda

Re: MARTIN AND HONOR RAFFERTY of Va. and Oil, Indiana

dargirl2007 — 2009-05-07 13:53:09Z

I have recently been researching this family as well. I have some info. Did you find what you were looking for? My granddaughter is a Rafferty from MtCarmel and I was trying to put something together for her.

Re: MARTIN AND HONOR RAFFERTY of Va. and Oil, Indiana

dargirl2007 — 2009-05-08 13:32:28Z

I didn't know a Rafferty reunion was taking place. Would you mind telling me its location?

LaDonna Blevins

Re: Patrick Rafferty obit Feb. 1899

irishone159 — 2009-01-12 06:37:32Z

I was wondering if you found out anything more on your James Rafferty? The only info I have on my GGrandfather James Rafferty is that he was born circa 1842, Ireland. Married Bridget Malone, born circa 1844, Ireland. Find them 1st time on 1870 NY Federal Census with daughter Mary Ann, born 1868, Manhattan, NY. Also find them on 1880 Fed. Census, Brooklyn, NY with another daughter, Teresa (my Grandmother) James's occupation was a Cooper. Can't find James & Bridget after that. No family to ask anymore. Hoping maybe a connection can be made. Thanks, Irene

delia raferty b 1877

davidjayne197902 — 2008-09-03 03:25:14Z

if anyone has info on delia raferty born 1877 married martin peter gannon or martin joseph gannon went by (pop gannon)born 1870

Re: Looking for birth father

Rafferty229 — 2008-12-31 03:12:18Z

Rosemary,
Hi again from dad's youngest. Missed you after you went to your brother's. Get in touch.

Re: Rafferty Family

catwells75 — 2009-03-14 12:20:55Z

Hello! We are related! Tressy, as I knew her, was a dear friend of our family. Her husband was Louis Ness. She was my grandmother Maude's, first cousin. I knew some of the Current's also. I also have photos of the Current/Case cemetery in Brown county. I used to help Tressy when I was in High school. I also knew some of her sisters, they were a crazy fun group. Let me know if you want more info, maybe we can call each other. Much to much to type!

Re: Rafferty Family

catwells75 — 2009-03-12 21:22:17Z

Hi Bill, I had my great grandpas mixed up. Rose Ann Raverty was married to Myron E. Pickle. She had moved to Jessenland with her parents. Nancy may have been a cousin, as her sisters were Mrs. Alex Pickle, Mrs. Margaret Ibberson, Mrs. MInerva Lee and William H Raverty. Read the reply I posted to William Raverty.

Re: Rafferty Family

catwells75 — 2009-03-12 21:14:46Z

Sorry William, I goofed! NOW I have the right info. My Great Grandfather and Grandmother were MYRON E. Pickle, married to Rose Ann Raverty. She is buried in Home Cememtery in Sleepy Eye MN. Her siblings were Mrs. Alex Pickle, (I guess we had brothers marrying sister) of Sleepy Eye, Mrs Margaret Ibberson living on farm north of town, William H Raverty, living south of town and Mrs Minerva Lee of Pentywood Montana. When she was six she came to Henderson MN with her parents and the family stayed there until she was 18, then they moved to Brown county and settling in Golden Gate. Her children were Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy, Mrs. Rose Case, Mrs. Pearl Schere of Essig, Mrs. Maude Case, (my grandmother) Ella McFerian and George. I remeber most of my grandmother's siblings from when I was younger. Rose Ann's father was George Raverty. I have a photo of my grandmother standing by their log home, or what was left of it, when tey lived in Jessenland Township, Sibley county. She was born in Kingston, Quebec. The last weedend in April we are having a Pickle reunion in Fairfax MN and quite a few Raverty descendents will be there. Hope this is helpful, Catherine Case Wellman

Re: Rafferty Family

catwells75 — 2009-03-06 15:32:46Z

Hi Kathi, I'm Catherine and my grandmother was a daughter of George Pickle whose wife was a Raverty. We all hail from Minnesota and are having a Pickle reunion in Fairfax Mn in April. Just now I am packing away all our "stuff" and don't have access to the Pickle history, but can find out more if needed. I would love to go to Ireland next year and search for family history or relatives. Hope you had a great time!

Re: Rafferty Family

catwells75 — 2009-03-06 15:27:01Z

Hi Dion, Left a posting to Bill about my grandmother, Maude Case, whose father was George Pickle and whose wife was a Raverty from Sleepy Eye MN. Suspect George and his wife met when they lived near Henderson MN or in Sleepy Eye. There is a Pickle reunion this April in Fairfax MN and we Raverty descendents will be attending. Sorry I don't have my Pickle history handy, but can do further searching.

Re: Rafferty Family

catwells75 — 2009-03-06 15:13:36Z

My Grandmother, Maude, was a daughter of George Pickle and her mother was a Rafferty.I was born in Sleepy Eye and figure there has to be a connection.

Re: James J. Rafferty, Rocky Hill, CT - Death Notice

o_raithbheartaigh — 2009-04-12 07:36:29Z

I think this might be on of my grandfathers (?)
My family was from most of Connecticut. My great grandfather was John Raftery married Catherine (maiden?) They had 2 sons, Joseph James and James Vincent Raftery, and a daughter, Rita. If this sounds familiar get back to me.
O_Raithbheartaigh@yahoo.com

Re: Patrick Rafferty Co.Tyrone, Ireland.

Plabonte2 — 2009-03-17 19:14:37Z

Dont have 1831 info, just trying to connect my grandfathers name Patrick Rafferty to county in Ireland. Just occurred to me to contact Great Barrington birth records.His nickname was Patsy. He married Bridget Gallaghar and had four sons.

Re: Raffertys from New York. Vermont & Ireland

bossman602 — 2009-01-05 14:06:53Z

Hello Patricia,

My name is Joseph Rafferty, My Grandfather was Glendon Robert Rafferty, Son of Daniel James Rafferty Sr. & Helena Lena Belle Reynolds, My Grandfathers brothers were, Daniel James Rafferty Jr. and Lenard Alfred Rafferty.

How are you related to the Rafferty's?

Rafferty's and Hussey's, Castlerickard, Co. Meath

Kenneth_Gannon — 2009-01-17 01:00:07Z

Anyone with connections to the Rafferty's/Hussey's of Ballymahon, Longwood, Castlerickard, Co. Meath? My great grandmother on my mother's paternal side was Mary Rafferty, who was a twin with Julia Rafferty, born in Ballymahon, Longwood, Castlerickard, Co. Meath on 23rd April 1891. Her father was James Rafferty (1864) and her mother was Anne Hussey (1867). Mary Rafferty married into the Coughlan family (James, as far as I'm aware) in Maynooth in the 1920's. Mary Rafferty's siblings were, though it is not a complete list, are Julia (twin sister), Michael (1894), Anne (1896), Agnes (1897), Christopher (1898) and Josephine (1900). I would certainly would like to learn more on my connection.

Rafferty/Bradley/Reilly Families

judithameyer1 — 2008-09-18 02:56:04Z

Looking for information on 4 Rafferty brothers who came to US approx 1842-43. Names are James (born 1802), Patrick (born 1815), Thomas (dates unknown), and John (born 1814). James married Mary Dowdle, Patrick married Catherine Reilly (Riley?). John married Julie (Celia?) Bradley. John is my GGGrandfather. All these people eventually migrated to the Kenosha Co., Wisconsin, USA area. It is our belief that the 4 Rafferty brothers came from Westmeath and that their mother may have been Bridget McAvery). Any further information on any of the above mentioned persons would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at judithameyer@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Re: mcshanes, rafferty,mccann,mcguigan

Starnamminhee — 2008-09-04 16:21:40Z

jeanold19,

What kind of Info are you looking for within the McShane and Rafferty line? may be able to help.

Allison

Christopher Rafferty

dwoody11 — 2009-01-03 02:27:53Z

Looking for above person. Married a lady named Mira, no last name, had daughter named Lucy Anne who married James Russell Barger in 1871

Re: Corrigan-Rafferty's

thisway27 — 2008-09-09 16:31:38Z

Where was your Mary Corrigan married? England,Ireland?
George Corrigan