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Could anyone help me with a translation?

Cristina — 4 Oct 2006 12:43:40 GMT

I was wondering if anyone knew the word for diligence (noun) in Irish Gaelic. Any help would be very appreciated...thanks!

Gillespie/Clarke - -Ireland/UK

Doreen Moran — 31 Jan 2001 12:04:57 GMT

Tips needed for Irish research

kylieL33 — 23 Jun 2008 1:56:06 GMT

Hi,
I have had little to no sucess in finding any of my ancestors in Ireland. I can't seem to come across any decent information. Is there a good website where i can search birth records? or marriage records? The passenger lists seem so limited and they're all going to America. My family have gone from ireland to Liverpool. Names I'm looking into are Alice McCann 1888, her sister Nelle McCann and father Patrick. Eliza Colgan 1848 and her father Arthur. Lawrence keenan. and many many more.

Irish marriages

genemonkey — 9 Jun 2008 5:31:21 GMT

Can anyone give me some clues about good sites to source irish marriages from. Particularly interested in Limerick. Henry BATEMAN belived to be a sea captain, married a Mary or Maria ALphonso.

James Clarke & Isabelle Scollan Families

virginiaCmach — 11 Sep 2003 8:22:50 GMT

I have a great-grandfather that was placed in an Irish orphanage and this has momentarily block my searches. James was born about 1866, married Isabelle about 1890 and immegrated to the USA February 1892. Isabelle's family (mother - Margaret Beatty, brothers - Thomas & John, and sisters - Elizabeth, Margaret, and one more) move to US before 1900. I would love to hear from relatives or anyone researching these roots. His nationalization papers listed Lisneakey.

John Cowan b. Clara Co. Offaly Ireland to CA

Eilis O'Hara — 28 Feb 2004 10:16:39 GMT

Seeking information on, descendents of John Cowan, son of James and Margaret Dunne Cowan. He was born in Erryarmstrong, Clara, Co. Offaly, Ireland. Emigrated from Clara in 1920's to CA. Assume he was in his 20's at time of emigration.

He had a brother Jim in Brooklyn, NY and a sister, Elizabeth (Lizzie) in Chicago (?), as well as brothers in Ireland -- Henry, Bernie, and Billie and a sister, Margaret (Maggie) Cowan Aspel in Ireland.

Any information appreciated.

Eilis O'Hara

Newton G. Mayo

lisacarter27 — 9 Nov 2003 4:30:05 GMT

I have been unable to further my research on my Mayo family lineage. Newton G. Mayo married to a "Mary" was the father of James Wesley Mayo born 1828. My grandmother's family Bible lists Irish descent, I hope someone may have further information that can point me in the right direction. Thank you to anyone who may be of assistance. He may originated in the South Carolina, USA area or imigrated here in the late 1700's.

McCAGHREN family...Black Irish?

Jennifer — 4 Jun 2003 3:18:18 GMT

My question is two-fold:

What does it mean when someone says they are "Black Irish"? Based on my family, I cannot conclude that it has anything to do with skin color.

Also, does anyone have information on any branches of the McCaghren family that would have been labeled Black Irish?

I appreciate any info. Thanks!

Lt. John Nixon, lawyer, b McGuiresbridge, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland 1787

F0CUS0NINFINITY — 27 May 2007 5:08:13 GMT

Adj. Lt. John Nixon, de Jean's 1st Louisiana Militia, fought on the far west bank in the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, untill over-run by the British, when he spiked his two cannon. He was born McGuiresbridge, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland, April 23, 1787. A New Orleans lawyer who wed Adeline Cecelia Copp, the daughter of New Orleans lawyer (from Dover/Portsmouth, N.H.), David Copp, Jr., murdered in a New Orleans gambling house. Nixon owned the Nixon House Hotel, Biloxi, Miss. He was entombed Biloxi June 4th or 7th, 1849. Who were his parents?

1750's Adam Hollinger of Hollinger's Island, Mobile, Alabama

F0CUS0NINFINITY — 27 May 2007 4:58:05 GMT

Adam was from Ireland. 1770's sutlers and distillers, of Georgia; William and Titus Hollinger, were also from Ireland. The few Hollingers in Ireland today are mostly from County Antrim. Who were Adam Hollinger's Irish parents?

Irish immigrants from the Ulster provinces of Ire. > America > Nova Scotia c1700's

Eunae — 13 Oct 2006 3:00:20 GMT

I am searching for some shred of evidence that my 5th grt. grandfather's Parents, possibly Jameson (James) MOODY and his wife known only as "Martha" who came from Northern Ireland most likely during the 1700's Ulster-Scot immigration period, stayed for a while in Londonderry, New Hampshire, where 3 of their children are recorded in the VR's of Londonderry, NH and one being son James Moody b. Aug. 1755 whom I suspect to be my 5th grt. grandfather, and daughters Janet and Eleanor Moody.

They just disappear from the records after 1759 when daugh. Elinor/Eleanor Moody was born. I have heard speculation that they might have gone to the Truro area of Nova Scotia with many of the other families who fled Londonderry, NH before the outbreak of the Rev. War.
However I cannot find any information on this.
DNA has proven we do not descend from the Moody families of England and our surname project has many of them, but we do have a slight linking (not a bonafide exact match so far) to those who were in Northern Ireland who probably have Scottish roots.

If anyone knows of this Jameson/James Moody b.c1728 I guess, and his wife Martha who had at least 3 children James, Janet and Elinor/Eleanor Moody all three births recorded in Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA, anywhere in Canada at this stage, I would be Most Greatful for any information on them.
Thank You very much.

Microfilms in Minnesota

koleary144 — 29 Jun 2006 9:13:21 GMT

Several years ago I read an article about a microfilm collection in a Minnesota/Minneapolis University library.
The microfilm has names of Irish people wanted for crimes committed in the 19th century. Does anyone have any further information about this source?

I know this is vague but I am unable to find the source of my information.

Thank you,
Kathy

Question about Irish names

Ray_Zantarski — 26 Apr 2006 7:33:04 GMT

Hello all,
I have a question regarding Irish names...what does it mean when someone replaces the last half of a first name with " ick "? As a couple of examples, one of my Great Uncles stated his father's name as "Cornick" on his WW1 Draft Card when it was actually Cornelius. Also, I remember my Great Grandfather used to call my Grandfather "Walick" (his name was actually Walter).
Is this a term of endearment? Just curious

Irish Migration to New Brunswick 1845-1852 Searchable Database

Eilís O'Hara — 30 Oct 2005 4:31:45 GMT

Following is a link to the New Brusnwick Provincial Archives which includes a searchable database of Irish emigrants who went to New Brunswick during the Irish Famine - 1845-1852:

http://archives.gnb.ca/APPS/PrivRecs/IrishFamine/Default-e.a...

Eilís O'Hara

McCourt - Fork Hill in Armagh - Michael

Carol Mambert — 25 Sep 2005 4:10:07 GMT

Looking for the parish in which I might find birth information. Born 1875

The Irish in Butte (Silver Bow County), Montana

Eilís O'Hara — 8 Sep 2005 4:59:35 GMT

The following two articles describe the Irish who went to Butte, Montana.

http://www.butteamerica.com/birish.htm

http://goldwest.visitmt.com/communities/butte.htm

Eilís O'Hara

Ireland-Australia Transportation Database

Eilís O'Hara — 3 Sep 2005 1:45:52 GMT

The National Archives of Ireland in Dublin has the database of those transported to Australia online. Here's the link:

http://www.nationalarchives.ie/topics/transportation/search0...

Eilís O'Hara

Castle Garden Records online

Eilís O'Hara — 24 Aug 2005 9:05:47 GMT

The following link provides information on Castle Garden, NY immigration records: http://www.castlegarden.org

Eilís O'Hara

Patrick families of Alabama and Texas

LaTonia Washington — 13 Aug 2005 9:10:04 GMT

What year the Patrick name appreared in Alabama and Texas?I'm seeking information on Alonzo Patrick and Alice Tatum.If anyone has some information about them will you please contact me.Thank you!

Looking on info. on the Family name Hodges

MustangLover24 — 1 Aug 2005 6:54:22 GMT

I am looking on info. on the family name Hodges. I was told that it is irish along with other different cultures: England, Scottland, Welsh. I was just looking for info. of any sorts on that name. Any would be greatly welcomed.

thanks...
Amanda

Gaelic Translation

CALHOUNPAT — 28 Nov 2005 9:55:08 GMT

My son is to be married in August and would like to have the phrase "love always" in Gaelic inscribed in his bride's wedding ring. I am five generations removed from Ireland and have no knowledge of the language. Can you help me with the translation or refer me to someone who can translate this? Thanks for your help.

Pat Calhoun

Irish Pilgrimmage to Gross-Ile, Quebec from Montreal

M Leduc — 7 Jul 2005 7:05:54 GMT

Hello Everyone,

The Annual Irish Pilgrimmage to Gross-Ile, Quebec, memorial sight to thousands of Irish emigrants who perished on the journey to Canada during the Great Famine, is taking place Saturday, August 6, 2005.

The event includes the luxury coach trip to Quebec City, a 45 min. ferry ride to the island of Gross-Ile, lots of Irish history, folklore and trivia and of course admission to the memorial site. The event will not only be a chance to pay hommage to those who lost their lives on the journey to the promised land, but in the true Irish tradition, one hell of a shin-dig as well!

The event is being organized by the Montreal chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, a group that has been in existence since the middle-ages and whose modern purpose is to preserve the Irish culture and heritage in North America.

The group will meet in N.D.G. and leave EARLY on the morning of the 6th - 6:00 a.m. to be exact, so if you're not a morning person you had better be dedicated! The cost of the trip, including all that was mentioned above is $70.00 CAD. It is well worth every penny I assure you, and, all proceeds go to helping the AOH continue to be a helping and positive presence in not only the Irish community but all of Montreal. If you are interested, or for more information about the trip or the AOH please contact Victor Boyle (514) 928-7196 or INFO@AOH-MONTREAL.COM

French-Irish or Irish-French?

tom — 7 Apr 2005 10:10:43 GMT

Family lore has it that my family Normiles IRE-NY-WI 1852-1865-70, were French-Irish. And were French-Irish in Ireland before their emigration to US.

Anyone have anything on French-Irish intermarriage, contacts etc.- when such might have occurred and so forth?

Thank you.

"Boston Pilot" "Missing Friends" Columns Online

Bealtaine — 21 Jun 2005 3:31:36 GMT

Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts has put online "Missing Friends" columns from the "Boston Pilot" which ran from 1831 to 1921 and were from people looking for lost friends and relations who had emigrated from Ireland to the United States. Here's the link:

http://infowanted.bc.edu/

Eilís O'Hara

Marriage Question

chloe2008 — 15 Sep 2006 1:05:58 GMT

I have 2 ggrandparents that came from Ireland. I was always told that my ggrandfather came from County Cork and that his wife came from Dublin. They both immigrated to the US seperately, married and lived in NJ. I found them in the census records and they both stated that they were from Northern Ireland. Does anyone know of any reason why they would say they were from Northern Ireland if they were not. I'd love to hear some thoughts on this. I've spent lots of years trying to find out where they are from in Ireland. Suggestions would be appreciated. They immigrated in the 1890's, born in the 1870's., if this helps.

AUSTIN/JOHNSTON Antrim, N. Ireland

Ken Austin — 17 Mar 2002 7:21:38 GMT

I hope someone can help with the following:

Joseph Austin born ca1872 possibly in Antrim N.Ireland His father James Austin and mother Annie Hamill with brother Francis Austin moved to Govan Glasgow Scotland in the ca1880's He married Ellen Johnston in Glasgow in 1895, she was born in Galgorm, Antrim, N.Ireland on 18th February 1874. Her father was Henry Johnston and her mother was Mary Ann Boon there were nine siblings.

Any help with this or with any suggestions as to where I can purchase Irish birth certificates and other documents etc, on-line if possible, would be very much appreciated. I apologise in advance for my naiveté, but would ask you to cast your minds back to the wondrous beginnings of your search and help me in mine.

Best Wishes ~ Ken Austin

Very good North Irish research site

Marydevine14 — 17 Sep 2002 8:32:16 GMT

hi
I have been visiting an excellent research site for Ireland.
They have free pages, message forum and lots of interesting stuff.
Thought it might be of interest to the list
Mary

Did immigrants register births with the Irish Consulate?

JoyceDingman — 11 Sep 2004 5:20:58 GMT

Just wondering if the typical immigrant had any contact with the consulate. For instance when their children were born, did they register the birth with the consulate?

McConnell

Ed. McConnell — 19 Jun 2004 12:45:57 GMT

Searching for information on John and Mary McConnell left Belfast, Ireland around 1850 with there son's Edward McConnell, Arthur McConnell, George McConnell, and nephew James McConnell. Family lived in Ohio for a short time, then moved to Springfield, Illinois and lived there 1850's thru 1860s or 70's. Family then moved to Coffeyville, Kansas area and remained there for approx 30 plus years. Edward McConnell left Coffeyville in 1892 with his wife Emma (Barrett) McConnell, moving to Yelm Station, Washington State then to Bremerton/Port Orchard, Washington State area and then to Silver, Washington State, Carlton, Washington State and operated a horse ranch on Texas Creek until the early 1920s.

Ed. McConnell
PO Box 83
Veradale, WA. 99037

Austins in Co. Antrim

MacAibhistin — 18 Apr 2004 1:31:37 GMT

Hi. I am looking for any info related to Austins in Co. Antrim. I believe my g*4 grandfather may have originated there. He was born in 1760 and came to North America sometime before 1775 (I believe, because he faought in the American Revo.). He was Presbyterian as well.

Thanks, Andrew

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cowan Clara Co. Offaly Ireland to Illinois (?)

Eilis O'Hara — 28 Feb 2004 9:16:10 GMT

Seeking information on, descendents of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cowan, daughter of James and Margaret Dunne Cowan of Erryarmstrong, Clara, Co. Offaly, Ireland who emigrated in the 1920's to IL..

Assume she was in her twenties at time of emigration. Married name in Illinois (?) unknown. Descendents unknown.

She had a brother Jim in Brooklyn, NY, John in CA and brothers Henry, Bernie and Billie in Ireland as well as a sister, Margaret (Maggie) Cowan Aspel in Ireland.

Any information appreciated.

Eilis O'Hara

Black Irish

MITCHDOR — 25 Jun 2001 6:24:40 GMT

What does the term black Irish mean? My father always said he was " black Irish." Is that a derrogatory term?
D. Mitchell
St. Louis, MO.

Irish Phillips in 1795

Robert Phillips — 11 Nov 2003 2:15:19 GMT

I am searching for records of Irish arriving in the US in 1795. So far I have found none. My gg grandfather received his citizenship in 1808 in Carlisle, PA. He was 9 years old in 1795 when he arrived from Ireland. I do not know where he arrived or with whom he came. I was hoping to find a ship's passenger list that might give me a lead, but I have not found any for 1795. Surely there must have been some Irish who arrived in 1795?

Thanks for any help.
Bob Phillips

William Moore(b1814) Ireland--->Delaware--->Ohio Mid 1800's

lori_2_13 — 8 Aug 2003 5:42:11 GMT

My GGG-Grandfather came from Ireland in the mid part of the 1800's. I have looked him up in the 1880 Census and found him in Ohio, but two of his children and his wife were born in Delaware. I don't have access to the pay census records because i'm a poor college student...lol :o) Here is the info I have on him so far:

I am looking for information on my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather. He came from Ireland sometime in the mid 1800's. I found him on the 1880 Census in Ohio, and would eventually like to know where in Ireland he came from.

His name was William Moore born in about 1814 in Ireland. According to the 1880 Census his wife was Annie Moore(born about 1834 in Delaware) They had 4 children; John(b.1861 in Delaware), Alice(b. 1863 in Delaware), Louis(my g-g-grandfather born in 1869/68 in Ohio), and Mary(b.1874 in Ohio). He also had his Sister living with him at the time and her name was Maggie L. Moore (b.1854 in Delaware). Since there is such an age gap between his sister and himself and according to the census her mother was born in DE, they were only half siblings. I'm not sure when he would have come to the US, just some time before 1860 probably. At the time of the 1880 census he was 66.

Any information anyone can give me would be extremely helpful...this is my first time.

Thanks,
Lori

kilkenny quinns

anthonykeaveney962 — 8 Jun 2003 8:39:29 GMT

i am looking for information on the quinns of milltown kilkenny especialy thomas who went to america with his sister in the early 1900s

Noon/Barratt

Trace70 — 5 Mar 2003 6:12:41 GMT

I am looking to trace my great grandparents, John Noon and Winifred Ann Noon (nee Barratt) from Ballina, Mayo. They married in approx 1840??, then emigrated (unsure if they emigrated before they had children or with thier children, daughter Mary Noon went on to marry David Smith perhaps from Tipperary??) to Liverpool, UK.

Would love to find any information or ideas that could help me progress in any small way!

Thanks. Trace x

Mith/Noon

Trace70 — 5 Mar 2003 6:12:41 GMT

I am looking to trace my great grandparents, John Noon and Winifred Ann Noon (nee Barratt) from Ballina, Mayo. They married in approx 1840??, then emigrated (unsure if they emigrated before they had children or with thier children) to Liverpool, UK. Would love to find any information or odeas that could help me progress in any small way!

HYLAND or HIGHLAND

kattarina — 29 Aug 2005 11:53:42 GMT

Looking for John HYLAND or HIGHLAND born
circa 1830-35 possibly Gnewbawn Townland
Ireland, married circa 1855-59 then
to US prior to 1860. 1860 residing
McLean Co IL then 180-71 to Greenwood
Co KS until his death 1878 as a widower
leaving 6 children 18-6 yrs.

Thomas Deegan- Ireland to Mercer County, N.J. mid 1800s.

ARIELLE20 — 15 Nov 2002 6:27:29 GMT

Looking for information on Thomas Deegan. He was in 1870
Mercer County, N.J. Census living in Hopewell, N.J. with wife,
Catherine and children. He came over somewhere in the range of 1850-1860 from Ireland, exact place unknown. He stayed in the Hopewell, N.J. area and would like info on him
where he came from and if any other family members also came over such as his parents and sibs. Any help will be much appreciated as I have hit a brick wall right now! Thanks.

William, Eliza and Alexander Richardson- Ireland -Albany 1840s.

ARIELLE20 — 15 Nov 2002 6:23:00 GMT

Looking for information on William and Eliza Richardson and their son, Alexander Richardson who came from Ireland and settled in the Coeymans area of Albany County, New York in the mid 1840s. I have them living with Robert and Rachel
Mccarty or a name similar to that in Coeymans. Would like more info on these Richardsons, where in Ireland they came from and if any other family members also came over. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Milypah

Jeanne — 15 Oct 2002 1:57:21 GMT

My great-great grandmother came to NY from County Cavan Ireland in 1879. I found the word Milypah on the inside cover of her mass book. Can anyone help me with its translation?

Thank you.

Cushlamachree 1848

jenn2213 — 28 Aug 2002 2:42:22 GMT

Hi everyone,

I recently found ancestors in the "Famine Immigrants" book. My family is listed as arriving on the Cushlamachree on 23 April, 1848. However, the ship is listed as coming from Laguna. Can anyone help me...where is Laguna? I think it's in Mexico. Does anyone know of Irish immigrants first going to Mexico? The names on the passenger list are definitely Irish names!

Thanks,
Jennifer

Finn Valley Donegal

Mary — 8 Oct 2002 4:23:18 GMT

http://www.finnvalley.ie/home.html great website on the Finn and message board here http://www.finnvalley.ie/phpBB2/

Rogers/mckinney

carolynday8 — 6 Dec 2006 3:59:36 GMT

John Rogers and Jane mckinney were born in Carnmoney in 1801 and married in Belfast 1825. I think they went to Liverpool - can anyone help me find out if they did?

Carolyn

The Father and Mother of Clarence Lawrence who is married to Ruth Carr

bass_chick_003 — 2 Sep 2002 1:08:21 GMT

I am doing a geneology report at school and need some information on my mother's side of the family. My mother told me that her grandfather's father was Irish. His name is Clarence Lawrence and it would be of much help if anyone could tell me what his parent's names are. If it helps, Clarence's daughter's name is Georgia Lawrence and she was married to Dale Coate. Thanks for the assitance.

Dublin/Carlow/ Famililes:FARLEY, , LEMON, ADAMS

Michelle Wilson — 1 Sep 2002 3:57:44 GMT

Seeking information of the gravesites of ELIZABETH ADAMS that married JOHN LEMON in Carlow Co. on December 23, 1826. Daughter JANE LEMON married CHARLES THOMAS FARLEY in parish church in Carlow on July 5th 1859. Lemons are believed to have been buried in Carlow area.

Irish Brennens in Quebec

Brennen — 25 Jan 2002 3:31:24 GMT

I'm searching for any Brennens that might have had their relatives first land in Quebec .

An Irish name

JPa6614972 — 11 Oct 2002 3:52:58 GMT

I would like to know if the name HEADRICK/HEDRICK is Irsh? I was told that it was but I can't find which Clan it it from. Thank you Pat

Irish/Candian

grantie49 — 9 Oct 2001 6:16:01 GMT

Looking for decendents of the Irish/Canidian. Especially from the Ontario, Canada area for history talk of how our ancestors got to the area. Also to develope a board for Irish/Canadian History. Thanks

Thomas Royce, Thomas J. Royce and John C. Royce

boobzaboob — 17 Jan 2002 4:42:52 GMT

Thomas Joseph Royce claimed to be born in Ireland, the year would be 1873-1875. He claims to be of Irish origin. Father's name possibly Thomas. Thomas Joseph ended up in Mercur, Tooele, Utah with John C. Royce from Pennsylavania. I don't know the connection of Thomas J. to John C. but would much like to! Thanks for any information or help. Carolyn Royce

Moran, Spanish or Irish

Henry S. Moran — 27 Aug 2001 4:54:11 GMT

Does the origin matter, I am a decendent of the Irish Morans. My son is half Irish and half Spanish (Republic of Panama).

I consider all Morans brothers or sisters; Irish, Spanish, French, Lebanonese, it doesn't matter. We are all related some how.