Rafter - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

James Rafter b. Ireland appr. 1821; wife Catherine Rafter b. Ireland appr. 1826

rosecolorsunset — 12 Aug 2008 7:07:17 GMT

James Rafter
born Ireland appr. 1921

wife,
Catherine Rafter
born Ireland appr. 1826

(came across this family in U.S.)

Rafters In Sligo

themaxz — 28 Oct 2008 7:01:26 GMT

Can anyone help me?
I'm looking for a Margaret Rafter born about 1860 in Sligo.

I have information about her from her 2nd marriage cert and census but nothing has turned up to find her birthplace.

Her 1st marriage is to ? Kelly. No record has been found. (maybe a publician)
Her 2nd marriage is to Francis Mc Manus in 1893 Sligo. On that cert, she is living in Ballina, she's a publician and widow. Father is Patrick Rafter a farmer.
On census, she states she is born in Sligo. And she's not that accurate about her age.

Local knowledge suggest these Rafters were from the Enniscrone / Kilglass area, around Carragaree.
Her first child from her 2nd marriage was born in Enniscrone so it does look connected to her. Unfortunately, so far no Margaret Rafter has be spotted there.

(Apologies if this sounds familiar, I also posted in a Mayo board)

Rafters in Mayo Ire.

themaxz — 19 Oct 2006 11:43:29 GMT

Can anyone add to my Rafters?
I have a Margaret Rafter born about 1860, I'm guessing in Mayo. She married ? Kelly possible a publican in Ballina. In truth I don't know where or when but she marries again in 1893 as a widow to Francis Mc Manus. At the time she's resident in Ballina. Her Father is Patrick Rafter a farmer.
I'm aware of her life from her second marriage on. 1893-1934.

RAFTER, Charles S. b c1907 Allegheny County PA; lived in KS?? NJ??; s/o Edward W. & Anna Rachel

lindalew — 29 Oct 2007 12:34:56 GMT

Looking for info/descendants on Charles S. RAFTER, son of Edward W. RAFTER, b 10 Jul 1868 Wilkinsburg or Wilkins Twp, Allegheny County, PA and Anna Rachel/Rachel Anna RAFTER b Sept 1869 PA. Had one sibling, Hazel D. or A. RAFTER [married a GLASS ??], b Jul 1898 PA.

1910 Census PA>Allegheny>Wilkins Twp:
RAFTER
Edward, 41, head
Anna, 40, wife
Hazel, 11, daughter
Charles, 3, son

1920 Census PA>Allegheny>Braddock Dist 40; 425 Corey Ave:
RAFTER
Edward W., 51, head
Anna R., 50, wife
Hazel A., 21, daughter
Charles S., 13, son
SHANAR(?) Ellenor, 71, bPA, widow, mother-in-law

Possible:
1930 Census KS>Anderson>Lone Elm>Dist 5
RAFTER
Charles, 23, b PA, preacher-Presbyterian Church
Listed as boarder with Jacob & Jennie Thompson

Possible:
SSDI
Charles RAFTER
b 21 June 1906
d Sept 1980 Neptune, Monmouth, NJ
SS issued PA

Wish to fill in blanks on this branch of family tree. Have info to share on grandparents of Charles, Michael Francis RAFTER b c1830 Ire and Bridget RAFTER b c1831 Ire [both died before 1900 in PA], plus info on siblings of Charles' father, Edward W. RAFTER.

My direct line is from Edward W. RAFTER's twin brother, Cornelius Francis RAFTER.

Thanks,
Linda

ann, john, agnes rafters

ladylisa123 — 11 Oct 2007 9:40:52 GMT

im looking on any info on ann rafters who married a philip sharkey then samuel armstrong, ann and samuel had a daughter catherine who was born about 1865, they came from ireland to scotland where ann died in dumbarton on 1892 age 70 here parents are john rafters and agnes mcdonald who i think remained in ireland, catherine married thomas graham from dumbarton on 1893
if anyone has anything about this family it will be greatly appreciated

lisa

Rafter Ballina, Co. Mayo

snickersonmaine — 11 Aug 2007 2:55:45 GMT

Michael Owen Rafter of Bofield, Ballina married Catherine Moran born in Charlestown, Co. Mayo. Their children included Bridget Theresa b 10/22/1895 d. in Chicago 11/26/1990,. John b. 1886, Thomas, James, one more son and one more daughter. Michael was a farmer and Catherine was a scool teacher in Bofield beginning in about 1880.

I do have some additional information and hope there is some you can give me. Currently, James Rafeter and his wife Mary still are at Bofield Farms.

Searching for Sharon,born 1940's

Penelope — 10 Jul 2006 4:04:54 GMT

Seeking SHARON, biological daughter of James RAFTER. Possibly born in the San Francisco area. You have two half sisters Donna and Cheryl and numerous cousins. Please make contact with me...Penny in Canada at copperp@telusplanet.net

Andrew Rafter and his sister Margaret

Charles Stowe — 29 May 2006 1:41:10 GMT

Andrew Rafter is said to be a member of Parliment at Dublin, Ireland probably around 1820-1835. My interest in Andrew is to hopefully find his sister Margaret and her husband Martin Crosby. They married ca 1820 and lived in Laurencetown, Co. Galway, Ireland when their dau. Mary Elizabeth Crosby was born July 1831. Martin d. 1837 and Margaret (Rafter) Crosby and her children, John, Ann, Mary Elizabeth, Sarah, Ellen, Michael, and Jane emigrated to Boston, MA, USA.
Charles Stowe, 18003 Vintage Dr., Grass Valley CA 95949

Andrew and his sister Margaret Rafter

lynworley — 29 May 2006 12:27:31 GMT

Andrew Rafter is said to be a member of Parliment at Dublin, Ireland. The date would be around 1820-1835. My interest in Andrew is to hopefully find his sister Margaret who married Martin Crosby ca 1820 and lived in Laurencetown, Galway, Ireland at the birth of their dau. Mary Elizabeth Crosby in July 1831. Margaret (Rafter) Crosby and her children, John, Ann, Mary Elizabeth, Sarah, Ellen, Michael, and Jane emigrated to the United States, Boston.
Charles Stowe, 18003 Vintage Dr., Grass Valley CA 95949

Rafter of NYC, earlier from Westmeath

glendono — 26 May 2006 1:22:36 GMT

Seeking connections to below Rafter family:

The brothers Thomas & James Rafter immigrated to NYC on separate ships. Their parents were James Rafter & Mary Fagan (both living in NYC in 1857).

Thomas was born abt. 1814 in Ballynacarrigy, Westmeath , he died 12 June 1862 in NYC (interred Queens Calvary). Home address was 10 Marion street, NYC in 1857. He came to the US on ship Brooklyn in May, 1841. Married to Mary Byrne (or Brown?) of Westmeath, they had several children all born in NYC (Anne *1853/4, Thomas *1859, Mary *1860, John *1861, Catherine *1862, James *1863). Thomas).

James Rafter immigrated 26 April 1845 on ship Cambridge. Same birthplace as Thomas (Ballynacarrigy, Westmeath ), he lived at 6 Marion street in 1854. No further info on what became of him.

Mayme Rafter, born 1855, lived Green Co., WI, dau of Mariah Rafter, & wife of Charles Edwards

MRice9253 — 20 May 2006 4:06:48 GMT

I have an original carte de visite photograph of “Mayme Rafter”, which I would like to get back to family members. Written on the back of the photo is “Frank & Frank”, if that would be of any help. Photo was taken in about 1870, by “C. W. Lucas, Photographer, Exchange Square, Brodhead, Wisconsin”, and Mayme looks to be about 18 years old in the photo. Brodhead is in Green Co.

I found Mary Rafter Edwards in the 1900 census for Albany (Green Co.) WI, with DOB Oct 1855. Mary’s husband was Charles Edwards, age 40, and living with them was her mother, Mariah Rafter (born Ireland in Nov 1824), a widow.

Email me at margerice@prodigy.net if you are related to Mayme Rafter.

RAFTER/DEE Ire>Eng>USA, Pittsburgh PA

linda — 13 May 2006 2:54:50 GMT

Seeking siblings, parents, or any info about life in Ireland, England or journey to USA, etc.

Michael Frances RAFTER* b abt 1830 Ireland m Bridget DEE/DEA b abt 1831 possibly Tipperary. (Unknown married in Ire. or Eng.) Moved to Eng & had 5 children:
Mary b abt 1854, Eng.
Katherine b abt 1858, Eng.
John b abt 1861, Eng.
Margaret b abt 1862, Eng.
Michael b abt 1866, Eng.

Whole family immigrated to USA between 1866 & July 1868; unknown if all traveled together; unknown port of departure from Eng. or arrival in US. Made their way to Pittsburgh PA & had two more children (twins Cornelius & Edward b 10Jul1868); Michael worked in coal mines in PA. Can account for most descendants from 1870 forward.

*name probably changed from RAFFERTY/RAFERTY

What happen to GG Grandma Ellen Bilby Rafter (Michigan)

Janice — 26 Apr 2005 1:08:19 GMT

Looking for information on our GG Grandmother Ellen Bilby Rafter. She was born about 1850 married John Rafter and had a daughter Mary Ellen Rafter who married John Morrissey plus others. In 1930 Ellen was in a Grand Rapids,Michigan hospital for feeble minded being at the time age 80. Since that time we have not been able to place her. We have no records of death or burial. We do know she was not buried with her husband John Rafter. If anyone knows how we can find out what happened since the 1930 hospitalization of Ellen or has information as to where she might be buried or when she died please contact us
Thanks
Jan

Rafter, Richard

Brenda — 13 Dec 1999 7:23:47 GMT

I am looking for info. on Richard Rafter who married Winnifred Gosson(may be spelled Gossen) they had at least 6 children some of the names are Elizabeth, Wayne

Rafter familyof Behy/Behymore

frank o'neil — 26 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any Rafter surnames that are out there that are from County Mayo.

Michael Rafter

SRafter0569 — 28 Sep 2002 3:37:36 GMT

Seeking information on Michael Rafter who married Bridget Dee in Ireland (Tipperary?). Had several children in England/Ireland. Seeking Cornelius Rafter who was from Western PA Pittsburgh area. Married Esther Agnes Burns and had 9 children.

Willing to share information.

May have been spelled Rafferty? Came from Ireland before 1868, when Cornelius and Edward (twins) were born.

Sarah Rafter

Rafter surname

Gearóid — 20 Feb 2005 4:31:22 GMT

have a look at this web site: www.rafter.5u.com

The O' Rafter surname comes from the Irish Ó Reachtabhair

Beir bua

James Rafter + Mary Devitt

bret3535 — 25 Jun 2002 6:46:44 GMT

Looking for my information on James Rafter and Mary Devitt married in Montreal, Canada in 1844. They were both born in Ireland, possibly in Sligo. There parents were: James; Michael Rafter and Honora Finan and Mary's; Hugh Devitt and Ann Gallagher from Castleconor, Sligo County, Ireland. James and Mary settled in AuSable Forks, Ny. They have 6 children: Mary Ann who married Edward Hughes, Michael who married Anna Coffey in Illinois, Thomas who married a Kane in Illinois, Annie who married a Manning in NY, Sabina who married Michael Jennings in Michigan, and James who when to Michigan. James Rafter had a brother or cousin in Clinton County, NY also. Michael was his name and he was married to Mary O'Neil. Some of there children were, Michael, Frank, Martin, James, THomas and Margaret, Kate.

Rafter family of Philadelphia

fjoneil189 — 8 Mar 2005 5:30:18 GMT

Wanted to post a new e-mail address. I'm still looking for these relatives or people that knew them.

rafter family

francisoneil — 16 Oct 2001 4:13:46 GMT

looking for the rafters of philadelphia who
lived in south philly.martin and sarah rafter and
their children,mary,elizabeth,catherine,john,
charles and eugene.

Robert L Rafter Sr. obituary

puppup — 21 Oct 2003 7:48:31 GMT

Source: The Sun Gazette, Williamsport, PA July 30, 2003
Deceased: Rafter, Robert L Sr.
Age: 72
Birth date: April 3, 1931
Birth place:
Death date: July 28, 2003
Place of death: Jersey Shore, PA

For a copy of full obit send email to:
dactackm@jlink.net

No relation to the deceased

Re: Rafter's from PA

rafter01 — 11 Jul 2003 4:00:56 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Daniel Rafter. He was from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. He was married to Anna Kellner, also of Hazelton. They had three children, John, Mary and Daniel. I believe they also lived in Mt. Carmel. I think he died around 1909. Thanks for any help you can give me.

James W. RAFTER

R. Harris — 24 Jun 2003 7:22:06 GMT

I am looking for info on a James W. Rafter of Randolph, ME who married my grandmother's sister, Ginevra Stowe, of Fitchburg, MA. Ginevra was born about 1870.

Rafter

Thomas W. Rafter — 17 Jul 2000 12:03:13 GMT

Looking for possible family members i havent ever met.includes anyone related to anyone related to me

FAMILY REUNIONS

TONI RAFTER — 28 Jul 2000 10:35:43 GMT

WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER RAFTERS THAT HAVE INFORMATION ON RAFTERS FROM DUBLIN, IRELAND WHICH MY GRANDFATHER GEORGE RAFTER WAS TO HAVE COME FROM AND THAT IS THERE ANY RAFTERS OUT THERE STILL? PLUS IS PATRICK RAFTER (TENNIS PRO/AUSTRALIA) RELATED TO ANY OF US HERE IN CALIFORNIA.

Aussie Rafters from Beaudesert, Queensland

Michael Nayler — 14 May 2001 6:51:21 GMT

I am chasing some information on my grandmother's (Margaret Catherine Rafter b. 12 July, 1912) family . Her parents were Thomas Rafter b. 30 Aug, 1878 and Catherine Josephine Hayes b. 1885 . Any takers?

Rafters in Pennsylvania

Jenifer Herzog (Reader) — 16 Oct 2000 12:31:37 GMT

Hi...I have found some relatives from Pennsylvania with the last name Rafter...Lets connect and figure this out. My grandmother's last name before she was married was Silks. Any Silks out there from PA......? THis is fun....

William George Rafter....Arthur Ontario Canada

ShelleyDawn — 18 Jan 2003 11:08:55 GMT

Looking for any info on my Great Grandfather or Rafter relatives

Born: May 5, 1871 in Arthur Ontario Canada
Married: Sept 3 1902
Died: May 21, 1942
Married: Elsie Etta Hogoboam in Harlem, Montana
Parents: William Charles and Elizabeth Hill

John Rafter

lisaHenry92 — 12 Nov 2002 12:16:14 GMT

Hello,

My sister and I are new to the ancestry process - and we are trying to find information about our maternal grandfather's side of the family.

Our grandfather, John Rafter was born in 1902 and died in 1974 - we believe. He married Pauline Adams (Adopted daughter of Percy Fenton Adams (Adelsbach) and Annetta Snyder). They had three children, Shirlee, Doris, and Donald.

John and Pauline divorced sometime in the mid to late 1940's. We have no idea if he remarried or had more children - or where he was living when he died...

We believe his parents were John Rafter (Born in New York in 1880 and died in 1912) and Anna Greb (1880-1955).

We believe John Rafter Sr's parents were Timothy Rafter (unknown dates) and Ellen Farrell (1845-1919) - both from Ireland.

And we believe Anna Greb's parents were John Greb (1850-1880) and Maria Haas (1850-1934)

John Jr and Pauline were living in California when their children were born in the 1920's - 30's.

Any information would be greatly appreciated...

Thank you
Lisa

Rafters in Lowell, MA

Pashn4Qlts — 27 Sep 2003 3:00:51 GMT

I just got back from Salt Lake and found the following records on unindexed microfilm for Lowell residents with surnames Rafter, and some variations of Rafter:

1855 Mass Census for Lowell, taken Jun 1 1855 (US/CAN Film 953,950):

Rafter, James, 30-40 y.o. w.m., laborer, b. Ireland
-- Sarah, 30-40 y.o. w. f., b. Ireland
-- Julia, 10-15 y.o. w. f., b. Ireland
-- Patrick, 10-15 y.o. w. m., b. Ireland

Rafety, Michael, 60-70 y.o. w. m., laborer, b. Ireland, p. 289, house 1534 (4 family
unit)

Rafferty, Catherine, 20-30 y.o. w. f., b. Ireland, enumerated with family headed by
Edward Atten (spelling of Atten is unclear)

Marriages in Lowell, MA Register of Marriages:
-- Nora J. Johnston to Patrick H. Rafter 1873 I:3

If you have any of these people in your line and want to compare notes, please let me
know. Chris Smith, Orinda, CA

RAFTER,William

Susan Nass — 13 Jun 2002 7:24:09 GMT

Found this in the Boston Pilot newspaper, "missing friends".pub. abt. 1866/67..hope it helps someone related.
"OF WILLIAM RAFTER, a native of Mountmellick, Queen's county, who emigrated from Bradford, Yorkshire, England, about 24 years ago; he joined the United States Army, was out in the Mexican War; when last heard from was discharged in California, and was going to the mines. Information of him will be received by his brother, JOSEPH RAFTER, No. 65 Caledonia street, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, or by W.J. Sharp, Co. H, 22nd US Infantry, Fort Sully,Dakotah Territory"

Rafter of County Galway

mcshelly — 31 May 2002 2:52:53 GMT

Seeking information and links to Rafter family of Timacat, Kilkerrin Parish, County Galway in 1840s. Three daughters wound up in an English orphanage possibly in or near Manchester, so the family may have left Galway during or after the Great Famine. Daughter Margaret emigrated to New York ca. 1855.

RAFTER THOMAS

charlesavery27 — 14 Aug 2001 12:14:47 GMT

LOOKING FOR THOMAS RAFTER WAS IN NEW BEDFORD MASS.1893

Searching for Rafter family from Belleville Ontario area

processing — 17 Nov 2001 10:23:47 GMT

Hi!
My wife is looking for a link to her natural parents. She was adopted soon after birth(08/15/1958) and re-named Belinda Blaind. She was born in Belleville, Ontario Canada. Privacy is respected if parents wish to remain annonymous, however they might be able to help with medical issues with my wife and my son.

Belinda is happy, generally healthy and has a wonderful family that we would love to share! My children (ages 13-Alex and 12-Martina) have no grandparents so loving grandparents would be a welcome addition. They are also curious about their heritage (as is Belinda).

Please respond if you have any information.

Thank You!!!

Rafters of Canada and NY

Misty — 9 Jan 2000 6:46:32 GMT

I am researching Rafters from upstate Ny and Canada. My grandparents were Sherman and Ida Rafter Green. My mom said grandma was born in Canada, maybe ST Anicet area, but I can't locate and info on her family. Anyone out there with Rafters in this area?? You can e-mail me @ jwwit@bellsouth.net.
Thanks Misty

rafter

joannsolum — 1 Jul 2004 7:38:17 GMT

My Last listing was wrong the right info should say
I'm looking for family of Dale h Rafter he had a sister named Bev her married name was shelkey or shalkey.
Dales father was howard and his mother was dorothy her maiden name was tryon.
thanks j s

rafter

joannsolum — 1 Jul 2004 7:38:17 GMT

Rafters

joannsolum — 1 Jul 2004 7:38:17 GMT

I'm trying to help a freind find where her Rafters come from she doesn't have much to go on
Her dad Dale H Rafter was born in New York. Hisfathers Name was Howard Rafter. Theres no mother's name known of.
Dale had a sister named dorthy shalkey Or shelkey I'm not sure. Any help where to start appriecated Thanks Joann S

Rafters

joannsolum — 1 Jul 2004 7:38:17 GMT

I'm trying to help a freind find where her Rafters come from she doesn't have much to go on
Her dad Dale H Rafter was born in New York. His Name was Howard Rafter. Theres no mother's name known of.
Dale had a sister named dorthy shalkey Or shelkey I'm not sure. Any help where to start appriecated Thanks Joann S

Daughters of James Evelyn Rafter

PennyDeib — 14 Apr 2002 3:15:21 GMT

Searching for Donna (1944) and Cheryl (1945) daughters of James Rafter Jr (1919-1987) and his wife Evelyn. James and Evelyn were married during the war. Wedding picture shows James in Naval uniform. Family known to have lived in Daley City, California. Need info on James' mother Edythe Dorland and her mother Geneva (Johnson) Bean.

rafters of kitzmiller,md

sara lizabeth rafter — 5 Aug 2000 7:05:10 GMT

looking for rafters related to those from kitzmiller , md

John Rafter/Ellen Billy

Janice Cafarelli — 28 Apr 2000 8:16:53 GMT

John Rafter born abt 1843 in Kalamazoo,Michigan married Ellen Billy born abt 1851 in Kalamazoo,Michigan.They were married 7-18-1868 Galesburgh,Michigan They had numerous children including Sarah,Daisy who married a Koning and Mary Ellen who married John Morrissey. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jan at jancaf@juno.com

Sarah Rafter, Kranenberg

rhp73sr — 12 Apr 2002 3:35:54 GMT

Sarah Was my grandmother she was born 10/4/1874 in kalamazoo Mi. Iam interested in her parents and sibilings Thanks Ray

Nancy Rafter m. Abram Miller

@@DuckandDi@aol.com — 4 Aug 2004 3:08:45 GMT

Any info on Nancy d.o.b. 6-17-1780 married to Abram Miller with a son named Joseph Married to a Hanks?(possibly Delilah) Joseph and his wife had a daughter Mary E. Miller married to David Riley. David Mary's daughter is Elizabeth Riley m. Samuel Oesch. Any info would be great!!!

John Rafter b.~1792, NS, Canada

Bob Poirier — 8 Nov 1999 9:17:31 GMT

I'm looking for info on John rafter who married Anne Burton around 1813.
They had a daughter Francoise Isabelle Rafter whoo married a Polycarpe Porier from Caplen ,Bonaventure

RAFTERS

P. Rider — 24 Jul 1999 10:19:18 GMT

I am looking for Ellen Rafters that married
John Rider 1865 In Gallatin co. Illinois married a 2nd time after the death of John to a ?? Bullard Thank you P. Rider