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Re: Rafter's from PA

cobra27184 — 2009-10-16 23:03:31Z

I was in touch with Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish...according to them they have no listing for any Rafter families...the cemetery is in a patch called beaverdale and they said no Rafter families are buried there...sorry I couldn't be of any help..no longer a member of ancestry if you want to keep in touch you can e-mail me at; cobra27@verizon.net

Rafters living in Ireland today

wcstarks_1 — 2009-03-22 14:57:55Z

Bridget Rafter born abt 1843 married Thomas Ray. They lived in Cloonta, County Mayo. After his death at the end of the 1890s, Bridget Rafter took her children to America, where they settled in New Jersey. Bridget is suppose to be the daughter of Patrick Rafter and Bridget Rafter. I would like to find people in the are today who are descendants of this family, or anyone who knows anything about this family and their descendants, or the family of Bridget's husband, Thomas Ray, who is suppose to be the son of Peter Ray.

Anna Raftery/Rafter? Born in Ire. Between 1830 & 1859

welchfamilyhistory1 — 2009-02-24 04:24:24Z

We are trying to find an Anna (last name on Son's death certificate is not 100% clear, but looks like Rawfter, rafter, raftery, something like that.
She was apparently born in Ireland (family says they were from Sligo, but I have been unable to find proof)
She Married a James Welch, and they immigrated to the US. Apparently settling in Ohio (Oxford/Butler area)
They have one son that we know of, Our great grandfather, Thomas Martin Welch who was born in 1877, He married a protestant girl and was basically excommunicated from the family, which has left us in the dark and unable to find much.
If anyone can help me, it would be REALLY appreciated!
Thanks,
Katrina

welch.katrina@gmail.com

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

rosecolorsunset — 2008-11-17 02:10:22Z

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

rafterma9 — 2008-11-16 15:49:50Z

Could you please give me more information on where you found this family, and if you know where in Ireland they came from? I've been searching for Michael and Catherine Rafter with approximately those birthdates--would be interested to see if these are any relation.

Thank you.

Rafters In Sligo

themaxz — 2008-10-28 19:01:26Z

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)

Re: Rafters in Mayo Ire.

themaxz — 2008-10-28 16:53:20Z

Sorry for not getting back to reply earlier.
I can't figure out if you do have a connection or not.
Since I put up that message I'm now inclined to believe I'm looking in the wrong place.

Local knowledge about Rafters has suggested that the one I'm looking for may have come from the Enniscrone area.
More specifically, Carragaree. It's not a million miles from Mayo all the same and the boarder between the two counties has changed over the years.

The only hard evidence I have is scant. But on later census she says she was born in Sligo. Her age changes back and forth between 1860-1864. I suspect she's making herself younger. She marries 3 times.
1st to ? Kelly. No record found.
2nd to McManus 1893. At that time she's in Ballina and is a publician and widow.
She list her father as Patrick Rafter a farmer.

Unfortunely I've got no futher in pinning her birthplace down.

Think I'll start over with a new message and be a little more exact.

Thanks for letting me in on your Rafters, I'll keep them in mind.

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

rosecolorsunset — 2008-08-12 19:07:17Z

James Rafter
born Ireland appr. 1921

wife,
Catherine Rafter
born Ireland appr. 1826

(came across this family in U.S.)

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

lindalew — 2007-10-29 00:34:56Z

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 — 2007-10-11 21:40:52Z

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 — 2007-08-11 02:55:45Z

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.

Re: Rafters in Mayo Ire.

snickersonmaine — 2007-08-11 02:41:03Z

I believe that we may have a connection. I have an ancestor Michael Owen Rafter who was also a farmer in Ballina. Bofield to be more precise. He would have been born about the same time frame as your Margaret. Today that farm is owned by James Rafter and his wife Mary. The place is called Bofield Farm.

Re: Rafter familyof Behy/Behymore

fjoneil189 — 2005-03-08 17:30:18Z

This might be a great line to follow up.There is also a Walsh in our history. Contact me direct at fjoneil@cox.net
Frank

Rafters in Mayo Ire.

themaxz — 2006-10-19 11:43:29Z

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.

Searching for Sharon,born 1940's

2006-07-10 16:04:54Z

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

Rafter

bettyboo93705 — 2006-06-14 00:41:33Z

Francis Rafter was my father. Martin,Leo,Mike were my uncles. Mary,Margaret,Esther were my aunts.

Family

bettyboo93705 — 2006-06-14 00:41:33Z

Hi my name is Betty and Marianne is my first cousin. My mother and her father were brother and sister and her mother and my father were brother and sister. So double cousin's. My mother and father were Dorothy(Lew)And Francis Rafter.

Richard

bettyboo93705 — 2006-06-14 00:41:33Z

Just thought you would like to know that Pat,Richard, and Jackie are my first cousin's. They new me as Betty Lew

Andrew Rafter and his sister Margaret

2006-05-29 01:41:10Z

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

RAFTER/DEE Ire>Eng>USA, Pittsburgh PA

2006-05-13 02:54:50Z

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

Re: What happen to GG Grandma Ellen Bilby Rafter (Michigan)

2006-01-14 14:31:02Z

Hi Jan thank you .it`s been a long time that we talked ahope your doing well. Ray

Re: What happen to GG Grandma Ellen Bilby Rafter (Michigan)

2006-01-14 02:12:59Z

Hi Ray,

Well thanks to the wonderful efforts and hard work of a woman in Grand Rapids we were able to find that Ellen died 2-11-1933 in Kalamazoo,Michigan and was buried without a head stone in Greenwood Cemetery in Grand Rapids,Michigan. Lot 2 Block V #76. Her death certificate is in the Grand Rapids records book 16 page 287 her obit was in the Grand Rapids Herald listed as Elsie Rafter. She was born 4-1-1839 to Reuben and Mary Abbie Bilby. She married John Rafter in Galesburgh,Michigan on 7-18-1868 by S. Bristol, Justice of the Peace.. I am told he is buried in an unmarked grave in Woodlawn Cemetery in Grand Rapids I have not investigated his information as yet. Hope this helps you

Jan

Re: What happen to GG Grandma Ellen Bilby Rafter (Michigan)

2006-01-13 16:28:53Z

did happen to her Ray

What happen to GG Grandma Ellen Bilby Rafter (Michigan)

2005-04-26 01:08:19Z

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

Re: Rafter familyof Behy/Behymore

2005-03-26 20:07:03Z

Is this Kath from down under with whom I've had previous mailings with. If it is I've nothing new on my family to report but it was nice to see your name again. I hope that all is well with you and your family and that the saint's above will always watch over you and your family.
Frank O'Neill

Re: Rafter familyof Behy/Behymore

2005-03-26 19:59:12Z

I don't remember if I replied to you before,however, all of my Rafter and O'Neill's were located in the greater Philadelphia area from the 1880's forward.
Frank O'Neill

Re: Michael Rafter

2005-03-18 21:04:42Z

I hope my dad responded to your message. I forwarded it to him a year or so ago. Please advise if he did not. His grandfather was Cornelius from Western PA.His father was one of Cornelius's children, Michael. My father is the only son of Michael and is William now living in Indiana. Will look forward to hearing if you found anything of my great-grandfather. MR

Rafter surname

2005-02-20 16:31:22Z

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

The O' Rafter surname comes from the Irish Ó Reachtabhair

Beir bua

Re: James Rafter + Mary Devitt

2005-02-11 15:03:43Z

My email is bret3535@msn.com or bret3535@yahoo.com. Are you from Edward Rafter side of the family? Please send your email and we can compare. We know the Rafters were from Sligo but can't find them. We did find Mary Devitt's family. We know that James Rafter mother's name was Honora Finan. We found records in Canada.

Re: rafter family

2004-02-08 19:46:57Z

I am trying to find out information on my grandfather. My mothers maiden name is Dolores Rafter and her brother is William Rafter. I am looking for information on my grandfather whose name is William Rafter, I know that he served in the army in WWII. My mother has never spoken about my grandfather until today with me. I know that my mom grew up in Philadelphia and apparently my grandfathers' family owned several bars possibly in the philadelphia area.
Any information that could be given to me would be greatly appreciated.

James W. RAFTER

2003-06-24 19:22:06Z

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.

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

MRice9253 — 2006-05-20 04:06:48Z

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.

Rafters

joannsolum — 2004-07-01 19:38:17Z

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

Rafters

joannsolum — 2004-07-01 19:38:17Z

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

rafter

joannsolum — 2004-07-01 19:38:17Z

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 — 2004-07-01 19:38:17Z

Rafter family of Philadelphia

fjoneil189 — 2005-03-08 17:30:18Z

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

Andrew and his sister Margaret Rafter

lynworley — 2006-05-29 00:27:31Z

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 — 2006-05-26 13:22:36Z

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.

Re: Wayne

jprivard1 — 2003-07-11 01:34:03Z

Did Wayne have brothers by the name of Richard and John and a sister by the name of Alice? If so, John was my grandfather...If it's the same Wayne, his parents name would have been Lucy Poitras and Howard rafter...

Robert L Rafter Sr. obituary

puppup — 2003-10-21 19:48:31Z

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

Rafters in Lowell, MA

Pashn4Qlts — 2003-09-27 15:00:51Z

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

Re: Rafter

Colin_Larter — 2004-04-14 08:21:48Z

What details do you have on the Rafter line of ancestors so we could offer help as I have Rafter in my line.
Please reply Colin

Re: Aussie Rafters from Beaudesert, Queensland

Colin_Larter — 2004-04-14 08:21:48Z

Have we made contact before????.
I have Rafter in my family line in Queensland and some Rafter details in Beaudesert.
Have you any further details since you posted your previous message dated May 2001 .
What other Rafter names do you have in the family line.
Please make contact with me.
Regards Colin Larter

Re: Rafter, Richard

joyjoywatson — 2005-09-12 16:42:34Z

Hi Brenda,

My mother has done the family tree of the McNeely's of Manotick and Cumberland (her mother was a McNeely), and in this family (somewhere,) is a relation to Winn & Dick.

If you are interested, I will try to post this info in another message here later today, or you can try to reach me at joyjoywatson@rogers.com any time.

Chat to you later,
Joy

Family

bettyboo93705 — 2006-06-14 00:41:33Z

Sarah:
Thank you so much for the information. I am so sorry to here about John. So funny calling him that. Will always be Richard to me. My email address is Bettyboo_93705@yahoo.com
I think I have the same pic. Rick has on a striped shirt if I remember right. But you know how memory is/lol. Please email me.
Betty

Rafter Family

bettyboo93705 — 2006-06-14 00:41:33Z

Sarah: I would appreciate any information you have on the Rafter's. My youngest son is doing a family tree and any info would be greatly appreciated. Please read last message with name Sarah. I put wrong name in name slot. Thought I was addressing you. Sorry.Take care: Betty Lew

Nancy Rafter m. Abram Miller

@@DuckandDi@aol.com — 2004-08-04 15:08:45Z

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!!!

Re: Rafter's from PA

rafter01 — 2003-07-11 16:00:56Z

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.

Re: James Rafter + Mary Devitt

lym371 — 2005-02-05 20:02:20Z

I know your message is from a couple years ago - did you ever find information? James & Mary are my ancestors (through Michael) as well and we have some information. What we've found is they are definitely from Sligo. Would be interested in comparing information you've found too.