Entries for Jan to Jun 1998...
This is a Free Noticeboard for those seeking their long lost cousins in and around Castlebar. Send us some details of your relations or ancestors. We will post them here with your e-mail address and hopefully someone will recognise your family and let you know.
To Add an Entry
Tue Jun 23 1998
Name: Jeanine L. Alich nee Rountree
e-mail:
Seeking: Rountree
Details: Originally in Ireland or England, the name was probably Rauntree, or Rowantree, named after
the European Mountain Ash.
Thu Jun 18 1998
thomas butler
Coming to Mayo on Sept 5,6 1998 with a group of eight. Some of their family is from Kiltmagh, hope to visit your town. My family is from Limerick, and Waterford, love Ireland. I am living in the south in the states and plan to run trips to Ireland yearly.
Wed Jun 17 1998
Name: Steven McDermott
e-mail:
Seeking: McDermott
Details: I have few details, but here is what I know. The USA branch of our family emigrated from Mayo, we think from Castlebar, in 1851. Set up home originally in Maryland. There were 6 or 7 brothers, one may have stayed in Ireland. Family tradition was to name one of the sons John Arthur. I was in Ireland last September but didn't have enough information to do much sleuthing. I'm planning a trip to Mayo for April 1999 so any information would be helpful.
Tue Jun 16 1998
Name: Thomas E. Mooe
e-mail: tmoore1@mail.csrlink.net
Seeking: Kilgallen-Dolan
Details: Looking for descendants of MICHAEL KILGALLEN and CATHERINE DOLAN. A son, Michael may have had family around Balla or Castlebar in the late 1800's.
Mon Jun 15 1998
Name: celine Gasselin
e-mail: wtknaa@aol.com
Seeking: walsh fergus
Details: fergus played in a band as drums
I met him 2 years ago
I travelled with 2 friends : christelle and cecile
Mon Jun 15 1998
Name: celine Gasselin
e-mail: wtknaa@aol.com
Seeking: ralph john
Details: john worked in the bowling alley
I met him 2 years ago
I travelled with 2 friends : christelle and cecile
Fri Jun 12 1998
Name: Marchal Dominic
e-mail:
Seeking: DECLAN DURCAN
Details: President of the Celebration of the Senses
Wed Jun 10 1998
Name: James O'Hara
Seeking: Thomas O'Hara and Bridget Moran
Details: Seeking any information on Thomas O'Hara, born
1830 in Mayo, and his wife Bridget (Moran) O'Hara,
born Mayo 6 January 1839. Married either in Mayo
or Blithe. England 5 September 1857. Subsequently
emigrated to USA ca. 1860 and settled in Parsons
and Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tue Jun 09 1998
Deborah Gonoude
The Upper Crust
Main Street
Hi Deb:
You may travel across the ocean, but with the aid of the electronic world, I can still find you.
Love you and miss you. Uncle John
Tue Jun 09 1998
Wed Jun 10 1998
Deb Gonoude
The Upper Crust
Main Street
Castlebar
Hi Deb.
Sent you an earlier message but don't know if you received it. Love, Uncle John
Tue Jun 09 1998
Name: John F. Haines
Seeking: Deborah Gonoude
Details: Update to earlier message. If you are in the area of Main Street, please stop by The Upper Crust and ask for Deb Gonoude and tell her that her Uncle John (that's me) from the United States said ``Hello.'' Tell her that I miss her and that she shouldn't forget her friends in America. It would be nice if she would call or write a letter. Perhaps some good soul could give her some advice on how to hook her computer up and then she could send the family E-Mail. Thanks to whomever is going to respond to this message. God Bless You!! Again, Thanks.
Tue Jun 09 1998
Name: John F. Haines
Seeking: Deborah Gonoude
Details: Deb left the U.S. to live in Ireland. The last time I heard anything was that she found a job in Castlebar. I believe it is a little bakery shop. I don't know what she is doing there, perhaps working as a bookkeeper. If you should find her, please tell her that her Uncle John (that's me) would like to hear from her. Thank you.
Mon Jun 08 1998
Name: Jim Kolb
Seeking: KENNY
Details: Patrick Kenny, my g'father, emigrated to PA, US about 1882. My gg'father, Michael Kenny stayed in Balla and is on 1901 Census. Would like to find Michael's ancestry. I think he came to Balla from Castlebar and may have been born in C'bar. Michael's origin is a mystery to me. M. Margaret Golden. Any cousins out there?
Tue Jun 02 1998
Name: Alfred W. Vahey
Seeking: John Vahey age 24 from Ballinrobe Ireland
Details: John Recently visited USA (Rochester NY area ?).
My ancesters came from Ballinrobe, and I would like to make contact with John or other Ballinrobe Vaheys regarding the Vahey name.
Tue Jun 02 1998
Name: Alfred Walter Vahey
Seeking: Siblings of Thomas J. Vahey b. 1822 Ballinrobe Ireland d. 1914 in Youngstown Ohio
Details: Four brothers Thomas J. Vahey (Catherine Noonan), William or Joseph?(Bridget Noonan), John (died at sea?, ? fourth brother, and sister Mary Vahey (John Jennings). My father was Walter H. Vahey b. 03/04/1903-- His father was Thomas J. Vahey b. 12/03/1872 in Youngstown Ohio USA.
Mon Jun 01 1998
Name: James Blair
Seeking: LINDA LOUISE RYAN
Details: SHE WAS BORN IN FULLERTON CALIFORNIA ,USA. SHE WAS BORN SEPT 22 1948. HER BIRTH FAHER WAS JOHN FLYNN. ANYONE KNOWING HER WHEREABOUTS PLEASE SEND NOTICE BY EMAIL
Mon Jun 01 1998
Name: Riordan. Joan
Seeking: Creaby and Higgins
Details: MY MOTHER IS FROM MAYO AND MY DAD
FROM SLIGO THEY CAME TO AMERICA AROUND 1927. MY MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME WAS CREABY AND MY DAD'S NAME
WAS JOHN HIGGINS.
Sun May 31 1998
Name: Margaret McGinty
Seeking: Julia Martin
Details: Mother to Margaret McGinty, came to U.S. about 1916. Julia Martin left her family the Martin's of Castlebar,Ireand behind. Are there any Martin's in Castlebar?
Wed May 27 1998
Hi from LaPlata Maryland USA Will be in Ireland next month
Anything I should not miss?
May 27 1998
Tom Kilkelly
* Seeking: John, Shiela, Fergus, or Rowena Kilkelly
* Details: All were living in Castle bar twenty years ago when I visited
Mon May 25 1998
HOWARD ADAMS
* e-mail: Poteen@aol.com
* Seeking: CORCORANS
* Details: FOLLOWING THE UPRISING IN 1798 THREE CORCORAN
BROTHERS,JOHN,PATRICK AND THOMAS LEFT THEIR HOME IN CASTLEBAR AND THEIR FAMILY INCLUDING BROTHER EDWARD. THEY SAILED TO CANADA, DID WELL AND RETIRED THERE. THEIR DECENDENTS ARE MY ANCESTORS ON MY MOTHERS SIDE. ANY CORCORAN FAMILY FROM CASTLEBAR AREA MIGHT BE RELATED. SEE YOU IN JULY CASTLEBAR !
Mon May 25 1998
: mr &mrs myles
terence a easynet. co. uk.
hi we shall be visiting you again the last two weeks in august as my mother mrs fitzpatrick lives in carha rahins.
May 25 1998
Mike Farrelly * Seeking: Farrelly
* Details:
May 24 1998
JOAN RIORDAN
* Seeking: MICHAEL GALLAGHER
* Details: MOTHERS NAME IS KATE NEE MALLOY
May 24 1998 Catherine Kielty Kocsis * Seeking: Kielty * Details: KIELTY - Looking for information on Thomas Kielty and Bridget Flannagan. They had seven children -Daniel, Patrick, Thomas, Mary, Catherine, Ellen and Bridget. Believed to be natives of Sarnaught, Castlebar, County Mayo. Left Ireland during the famine, year unknown, and settled in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA. Associated names with Kietly in Massachusetts are Moran, Gannon, Hughes, Lennon, McCarty, and Stephen Paul Walsh.
May 18 1998
Se & Tricia O'Hagan
* comments: Hey Castlebar. It's been 11 years since we were residents of The Curragh, next door to good old Eddie Hoban. Give us a shout if you see this message! It would be great to hear from you!
Hi especially to the Higgins', the Bourkes, the Waldrons, the Langans, the Floods and the Monellys, and anyone who came to Tricia for piano lessons.
May 171998
Aisling O'Hagan
* comments: Greetings from Canada to all my old friends in Castlebar. If any of you that I went to Breaffy or St. Josephs with or those of you who I swam with at C/BAR Swim Club see this message, please don't hesitate to email me. I'd love to hear from you! It's been such a long time
May 16 1998
Gordon Monahan
* comments: Hello Castlebar. My wife, our daughter and another couple plan to visit you next year in June.One reason is that Castlebar is the home of my ancestors. But also, Co. Myo sounds like a wonderful area to see. You certainly have a grand web-site. I'll be visiting it regularly in the next year. We all plan to tour in a car on our own and spend whatever time we deem desirable at any given location. I look forward to seeing you.
May 16 1998
Gordon Monahan * Seeking: John Monahan
* Details: John Monahan & Mary Boyle of the middle 1700's.
Parents of Philip, Anthony, Owen Dominic,Hugh, Patrick, James and John. John Sr. also married to Jane Kennedy. Son Philip married to either Mary Gerogherty or Mary Kennedy and bore 7 children. Immigrated to Wisconsin in mid 1800's.
On the other side of the paternal family were Michael Knight m. Mary Ryan and Patrick Conway m. Margaret (surname unk.) Patrick and Martgaret were parents of Ann, Anthony, Martin and Patrick Conway all born in 1830's and 1840's in or near Castlebar.
May 10 1998
Joann Gill
* Seeking: Walsh
* Details: They lived in Cornanool in the early 1900s. The Father's name was John Walsh, wife - Maura daughters, Mary, Nora and Margaret, son - Tom. Are there any relations still in the area?
May 10 1998
Sarah Davitt
* Seeking: davitt
* Details: I know that my family name is from Ireland. We are decendents of the late Michael Davitt, the land reformer.
May 9 1998
Mary Mackin Lowder * Seeking: Macken
* Details: Grandfather Thomas Macken was born in Castlebar I think in 1884. He had a brother Patrick, another brother John and another brother Michael. Michael became a priest (Roman Catholic). John and Thomas came to the USA and Thomas settled in Groveland, New York. John went out west and was heard from only once from Omaha Nebraska but never again after that. Thomas had we think two sisters. One I believe married and the other became a Sister of Mercy I think. I believe she taught at Trinity College in Ireland. I don't know if Patrick ever married. We would like to trace other relatives of Thomas' family. When Thomas got to Ellis Island his name was listed as Mackin but Father Michael Macken always spelled it Macken. I believe Patrick Macken was the oldest child.
Thanks for your help.
May 8 1998
Elisabeth Häusle I want to send special greetings to Liz Cronin, my best friend who I got to know in Castlebar. Moreover lots of kisses to all my friend from the RTC: Dave, Andy, Gerry, Terence, Seamus, John, Hugh Sandrine, Jessica, Antony, Triona, Joanna, Cathrina and everybody who knows me.
May 8 1998
Elisabeth Häusle * Seeking: John Staunton
* Details: 22 years old
nice-looking student
May 7 1998
Jane Dawson
* e-mail: jane_dawson@sfu.ca * Seeking: Kenneth Lyons
* Details: I am trying to find Kenneth Lyons who was/is a school teacher in Castlebar. All I know is that he got married in January 1975 (I was at the wedding. The officiating priest's name was Paddy Flatly from Co. Galway. I'm trying to find him too).
[We have put Jane in touch with Ken Lyons]
May 5 1998
Michael Brady
* Seeking: Bridget Dunn
* Details: Born August 1874
Mother: Bridger O'Brian Dunn born May 1833
Father: John Dunn
Sister: Anna Dunn born 1862
Plus 4 or 5 other brothers/sisters
May 4 1998
Michael McHugh
* Seeking: McHugh
* Details: My father Michael Joseph McHugh was born in Castlebar and moved to England in the 50's, he had two brothers,Martin and Patrick. His fathers name was Michael and his mothers name was Anne. I am trying to build a family tree but this is all the information I have on my fathers side so far.
Not much to go on I know but maybe some one will remember the family.
Mick.
May 1 1998
Linda Jaeckel * Seeking: Loftus * Details: I'm seeking information on the branch of the Loftus family which included my great grandfather, Patrick Loftus born of Patrick Loftus and Ellen Clark in 1878. He later settled in Youngstown, Ohio. He also had a sister, Bridget, born in 1865. Hope I can make a connection!
Thanks!
May 1 1998
John McHale Hello every one in Castlebar.
I have always wanted to know about my Irish heritage. I was born in Liverpool, England but now live in Ontario, Canada. If any one can send me more info on the McHale name I would appreciate it greatly. I was always told by my father that the McHale clan was from County Cork. Is this a very common name to Ireland?
You have a great web site here and I would love to visit again some time with my father. I know he would enjoy the fact there is a stadium named after the McHale clan and a road too. Thankyou,
John McHale
April 29 1998
Howard Adams
* Seeking: Corcorans
* Details: CORCORAN BROTHERS
FOLLOWING THE UPRISING OF '98 THREE CORCORAN BROTHERS LEFT THEIR HOME IN CASTLEBAR AND SAILED FOR CANADA LEAVING A BROTHER-EDWARD-AND PARENTS. THE BROTHERS WERE
PATRICK CORCORAN, BORN CROSSMOLINA PARISH 1787 HE SAILED ON THE EDWARD AND ANN ARRIVING 1812.
JOHN CORCORAN BORN CROSSMOLINA PARISH LATE 1700s
THOMAS CORCORAN BORN CROSSMOLINA PARISH 1794
JOHN AND THOMAS SAILED ONTHE EDDYSTONE FROM GRAVESEND THEY MADE CAREERS WITH THE NORTHWEST COMPANY AND LATER THE HUDSON BAY COMPANY. THEIR ADVENTURES WERE MANIFOLD AND I HAVE THEM DOCUMENTED TO THIS DAY.
I'D LOVE TO MAKE A CONNECTION THIS JULY WHILE IN MAYO. ANY INFO WOUD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
April 16 1998
Gabriella Muccione * Seeking: annette boland * Details: I met Annette in Vienna 1981, she was Frank Boland's daughter, she was 22 years old and we lived together in Vienna six months.
James M. Carey
* Seeking: Walsh
* Details: My great grandparents immigrated from county Mayo about the 1890's. The womans name was Sadie. I don't know the man's first name but his last name was Walsh. They had 2 girls, and 3 boys, names Margaret, Mary, Charles, James and Frances. They settled in Carbondale Pa. They have all since passed away and the details I have are sketchy. A few years ago my uncle traveled to Ireland and visited with the remaining Walsh family, however he has also passed on. When I was a child my grandfather often told me tales of lepracons and Irish forklore, and it always fascinated me. If any one can help me locate these people please contact me.
THANK YOU
JAMES M. CAREY
April 5 1998
Fred Harlow
Seeking: Edith Mellor
Details: My mother, now deceased, was born in Ireland in 1901, and lived in Castlebar until age 12, (maybe born there) I believe her Father (Louis Mellor ran a Taxi service) Any information on her Birth, and where she lived will be very much appreciated, as I hope to visit the area this year in search of my 'Roots'.
April 3 1998
brendan smith
Seeking: Kieran and Laura Gallagher, Gallagher
They live in Castlebar, and go to college in Dublin
April 3 1998
William J. Flynn
Seeking: Flynn family....Michael, Martin, Patrick
Possibly farmers
April 3 1998
NANCY O'HARA
Seeking: RELATIVES OF FRANCIS X OR P OHARA, DOB 7/28/1859
FRANCIS O'Hara is son of Peter O'Hara. Both were born in Castlebar. I would be the great granddaughter of Francis. Peter was married to Margaret "Peggy" Hughes who was born in Ireland.
April 2 1998
Jenny Folz
Seeking: Walsh
All I know is that they are from Castlebar. My ancestors came into Ellis Island in the mid to late 1800's.
Mar 28 1998
John Farrell
Seeking: P.J. Kelly Jnr....Garryduff
I am looking for PJ's E mail address
Mar 27 1998
michael jennings
Seeking: Jennings
My grandfather tracked our family history back to "Coolodge" many years ago, (way before the internet). He reached a wall looking for records of a miles jennings and eliza jennings. miles and eliza gave birth to my great grandfather on board a ship headed to ny, but we believe he had an older relation born in "coolodge". any assistance would be great!!!!!!!!
my grandfather is still living (95) and any info would cheer him up! Thank you!
any questions, please call - 312-559-2880 ask for michael jennings
Mar 22 1998
Breda Fallon
Seeking: The Fallon or Cresham families
My father was Thomas Fallon of McHale Road.
Mar 21 1998
Patti Travis
Seeking: Nally
My grandmother was Margaret Nally. She moved to Fall River, MA in the USA in late 1890's and married Charles Palmer. I wish to contact any relatives still in County Mayo.
Thank You
Mar 21 1998
ANN MARIE FLANNIGAN COLLINS
Seeking: Flannigan-McNally
Great grandparents were married at St.Mary's in 1846 it is believed; would like to confirm and get more info.
Mar 19 1998
Betty Maher George
Hello to all but a special greeting to my relatives whom, I hope, will be happy to get a visit from a bunch of their Yanks this June.
John and Bridget (Fahey) Corley
Michael Walsh (I've met your sister Kathleen)
Pat and Mary Kennedy
I got your names (and addresses) from Betty Corrigan Mauk (my aunt) whose mother was Sarah Kennedy.
I'm looking forward to meeting you all.
Betty Maher George
Mar 19 1998
Jack Vahey in Portland Oregon USA
JASAJODA@integrityonline.com
Looking for any Vaheys with email status
Hello, Looking for any Vaheys with email links as I would like to email them and ask about Vaheys In Co Mayo today.
Thanks for your help on this.
God Bless, Erin Go Bragh
Jack Vahey
Mar 12 1998
Dan Hudson An Irish-American in Cleveland Ohio
Looking for information regarding the following names:
Murray
Griffin
McGrail
Mary Reegan
Mar 11 1998
Mick Kilcourse
Can you pass this on to Mr. Kilcourse, please?
Mick, my name is Brian Kilcourse of Walnut Creek, Ca, USA. My family is from Castlebar, County Mayo, although several generations ago. In 1978, my wife and I visited some Kilcourses in Castlebar, and I'm wondering if you might be related.
Ifyou are interested in following up, my e-mail address is:
Brian Kilcourse
thanks!
Mar 8 1998
Michael McHugh
Exellent web site, I am trying to trace my ancestry and this site has been a great help. Thanks
Mar 4 1998
Hello:
Last year I lost contact with my friend WILLIAM MONAGHAN. He used to live in 141 CHESTNUT GROVE (Castlebar) and he had two phone numbers that I can not contact now: (088)636563 (094)23710. He used to work in a fast food place (The blue thunder). I would be glad if you can tell me something about him (new adress,phone number).
Or give him my new adress. Thank you very much
Looking forward to hearing from you
Oscar Barreiro Mouriz
Rua da Industria nº14; 1ºD
1300 LISBON
PORTUGAL
telephone: 3641293
e-mail: obarreiro@aemail.isa.utl.pt
Feb 28 1998
Subject: Mary Thornton
My grandmother Mary Thornton emigrated from Castlebar to the U. S. in the late l800's. I would like to know anything about her family.
gil@ncweb.com
Gilbert T Cave
Pgil@ncweb.com
Feb 22 1998
We are trying to trace some information on my Great-great Grandfather, Robert Nixon who was married in Castlebar in 1829. He left Ireland by boat in 1930 to Quebec. Eventually, he made it to California. Are there any records of marriages available in Castlebar that we might be able to trace his wife's name? We think they were married in a Methodist church. Before the famine, right? Thanks for any info.
emily@aloha.net
Dear Sir
I have recently been made aware that a burial record of the graveyard attached to Carracastle Parish church has re-emerged, it having been assumed that the volume was lost.
I am very interested in at least establishing where this volume is stored and the degree of access allowed to the public for research purposes. My family, the Clossicks hailed from Carrowntubber a couple of miles away and a clear record of the burial plot/dates of my great, great grandfather would help my research enormously. Tom Gara who used to dig the graves died some years back. He was a great friend of my mother and when he died it was thought that the record of the plots of what is referred to as the 'old graveyard', was handed to the council in Castlebar and was subsequently mislaid!
John F Henry
"John F Henry "@compuserve.com
Feb 14 1998
MSGKELLY@aol.com
LOOKING FOR KELLYS
I am looking for my cousins in the Castlebar area. My father was Patrick Kelly born 1899 and died l960 in Chicago Ill. Our uncle Jim Kelly owned a pub in Castlebar I believe on Spencer St. which I visited while I was in the service and station in England in 1956. Other uncle and aunts: John, Tom, Mike, Joe, Kate, Ann, Nora and Mary.
February 13 1998
Louis Flanagan
I'm trying to find geneology sources; my people, the McNulty's, emigrated from Mayo to Northern England in the last century.
Jan 20 1998
Nancy W. Talbert
My ancestors comes from Castlebar. Last name is Kirby. I would like to hear from any Kirby's. I plan to come to Ireland in the spring..
Jack Vahey
www.integrityonline.com/vahey
Searching for any Vaheys from Co, Mayo
Jan 3 1998
Greetings from Portland Oregon
I am researching the Vahey name since I am a Vahey. Would be interested to have the E-mail address for any Vahey in Castlebar or Co. Mayo.
Nice Web site, love the graphics
Hope to here from you all. Jack in Portland
RUSSELL BIRKETT
RJRUSSY@COMPUSERVE.COM
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY RELATIVES OF BRIDIE Mc GRATH/McCARTHY WIFE OF JOHN WILLIAM McGRATH I AM SON MAUREEN CATHLEEN McGRATH (BIRKETT/CROSS) ALSO I'M GRANDNEPHEW TO MARY & MARGARET McCARTY. ALL OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ARE DECEASED AND I WISH TO COMMUNICATE WITH ANY REMAINING RELATIVES I MAY HAVE. THANK YOU RUSSELL
Please help our correspondents in locating their friends and relations
Roots
Castlebar Roots for Jan to Jun 1998 (~26k)
Guestbooks
Other links
Parish Newsletter