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Requests for July-August 2000
Seeking Castlebar Relatives & Friends
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.
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22 August 2000
Matt and Mary Jo McCormick
Seeking: Quigley
Comments: We just returned from a brief visit to Ireland and Castlebar. We visited the farm in Sarnaught where Mary Jo's mother grew-up. We would welcome any information web visitors may have on the Quigley family. James (Jim) Quigley returned to Ireland from Chicago, and married another returnee Kate Burke sometime after 1910. They had five children; Patrick, James, John, Ellen and Bridget. All these children eventually emigrated to England.
Can anyone give us some information on this family? We know about Mary Jo's mother (Ellen), as well as about her sister Bridget. Does anyone know where the Quigley and Burke families originate from, be it from Mayo or elsewhere in Ireland?
In addition, we would welcome any information on James (senior) and Kate Quigley. Were they originally from Castlebar/Mayo, or from elsewhere in Ireland?
We enjoyed our stop-over in Mayo, and look forward to any messages.
22 August 2000
Judy
Seeking: James J. Murphy
Details: my great grandfather was born in Castlebar in (approx) 1859. He came to Baltimore, Maryland as a stowaway. He married a woman named (Anna Coffee?) She died after having one son. He later married my great grandmother, Sarah Thomas. They had many children, three of whom were "Assumpta", "Nell" or "Nelly" and my grandmother, "Sarah". Please note my new e-mail above if you're sending a reply. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
21 August 2000
Sharon Harney Elder
Seeking: Harney
Details: Grgrandfather was born Apr.,1860. His name was Joseph Harney. He came to the USA, Ohio about 1871. He might have known a family with the name Keeley. Thos Keeley was on his naturalization papers has a person who came to the USA with him. Thanks for any help you can give me.
21 August 2000
Virginia Burke
Seeking: O'Gara/Moran
Details: Michael O'Gara, born 4-13-1864, Loonamore, Balla, Castlebar & possibly John 1860 & Bridget 1863, family moved to Corskeagh, Claremorris and had Martin 8-8-1866, and Patrick 9-13-1868. There may have been others. Parents Martin O'Gara and Margaret Moran. Any help greatly appreciated.
21 August 2000
Francis Ludden
Seeking: Ludden
Details: Resided in Ballymacragh. Small farmer. Michael Ludden, wife Bridget. Family of 14.
19 August 2000
John Curry
Seeking: Jim Loftus
Details: Jim tried to reply to your e-mail but message returned as undeliverable. Please send another with your e-mail address spelled out. Thanks.
16 August 2000
Judy Bach
Seeking: James J. Murphy
Details: My great-grandfather was born in 1859 in Castlebar. He came to Baltimore, Maryland as a stowaway. He was first married to a lady named "Coffee" (spelling?) I believe her first name was "Ann". She died after having a son. My great-grandfather married a second time to Sarah Thomas. This was my great-grandmother. They had several children. One was called Assumpta. My grandmother was named Sarah and she was born in 1900 in Baltimore, Maryland. Would love to visit the West of Ireland and try and find some information about my Grandfather. Thanks!!
12 August 2000
Beverly Beck
Seeking: Nicholas L. O'Mealy
Details: b. 26 April 1803. In Ireland. Most likely Co. Mayo. He was married in 1832 in Massachusetts to Lucy Ann Fuller of Mayflower ancestry. He died 28 December 1876 at Dayton, Wisconsin. He and Lucy and their children lived in Jefferson County New York at the time of her death 6 September 1849. This is all we know of him.
10 August 2000
Kathleen Morahan
Seeking: Morahan
Details: We are looking for information about my Great Grandmothers family! Her name was Kathleen Morahan. She was born The 11/12 of November 1918. Her fathers name was Laurence and we believe he was a nurse (asylum). Her mother died when she was she was very young. She had two brothers by her mother, her Father re-married and we think there may have been more children. Kathleen married in Liverpool, England and had two daughters. I met my Uncle Mike and family in London and I believe my my Uncle Larkin had a family in Birmingham but that he had died. My mum died on the 31-May-1995 in Liverpool. Get in touch soon please! Any info will be much appreciated!
8 August 2000
John Neary
Seeking: Michael MacManamon/Thomas Neary
Details: Any Neary from the area around Burren,especially Sheeaun or Shanvalley
8 August 2000
John Neary
Seeking: Michael MacManamon/Thomas Neary
Details: Any Neary from the area around Burren,especially Sheeaun or Shanvalley
8 August 2000
Anton Grambihler
Seeking: John Kelty and Katherine Kearns
Details: John Born Nov 06, 1813 in Castlebar, Mayo, Ireland. Katherine Born: Jun 17, 1828 in Cast.lebar, Mayo, Ireland. My Spouse's Name is Helen Kelty.
8 August 2000
Jean Evong
Seeking: Lannan or Lannon
Details: Great Grandfather was James Lannan, with brothers, Marte and unknown. Originally from County Mayo. Imigrated toNewfoundland and Glace Bay Nova Scotia.
7 August 2000
Nichael Szekeres
Seeking: Dowd family
Details:
7 August 2000
Keith
Seeking: James Lyons
Details: He lived at 15 thomas street
5 August 2000
Anton Grambihler
Seeking: John Kelty and Katherine Kearns
Details: John and Katherine were born in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland and exciled to Jamaica where twin daughters born/buried. In 1850 John came to US and Katherine joined him 3 years later. They were married in 1845 in Castlebar, Mayo, Ireland.
5 August 2000
Barbara Curran Flaws
Seeking: Patrick Geraghty/Mary Kelly
Details: Patrick Geraghty married Mary Kelly. I am not sure if they were from Castlebar or Westport. they had several children: Mary, John, Julia, Bridget, Patrick,Michel, Ellen, Margaret of Maggie, James and possibly a Nora or Honor. I don't know what happened to the parents, but some of the children went into an orphanage in Westport. My grandmother was Ellen and she was one of the children in there. I know Maggie and Bridget came to the US. I don't know what happened to the rest. I am trying to find some connection to these relatives. My grandmother Ellen married John Curran in Chicago. My brother went to the orphanage several years back but they didn't have much in the way or records. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it. Thank You.
5 August 2000
Denise
Seeking: Kelly/Tierney
Details: Looking for family near Castlebar. Anyone related to John Kelly who married Mary Tierney. They raised there family in Philadelphia, PA. Abt 1850?
2 August 2000
Elizabeth Ketrick
Seeking: Ketricks
Details: I have a Michael Ketrick, married to Bridget Dunleavy in Turlough ( I hear it's near Castlebar) on Feb. 22, 1824. I am looking for any Ketricks, or gravestones for them. I would be thrilled to know there were some of us still in Ireland.
29 July 2000
Carl Childs
Seeking: Marian Mc Spiritt
Details: I am trying to contact a Marian McSpiritt who once managed a tea room in Castlebar. She also published an Irish Heritage Cookbook in the mid-1980's but I can not seem to find her whereabouts. I am descended from a McSpiritt and would like to correspond with her . Thanks!
29 July 2000
Steven Steele
Seeking: William Harrison
Details: Mothers name was Bridget Carney from Castlebar
28 July 2000
Eileen Andersen
Seeking: Connelly/Allen, Claremorris
Details: Looking for relatives of William Connelly. William Connelly was born in 1861 in Claremorris. His parents were Thomas Connelly and Marguerite (or Margrette?) Allen. William arrived in New York in May 1884.
28 July 2000
Mary Minter
Seeking: Margaret Roche (sometimes spelt Roache)
Details: I am trying to trace my auntie Margaret who came from Ballynastoka, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. She would have been born around 1910 to 1918.Her fathers name was John Roche/Roache and mothers maiden name was Margaret Moran. She had a younger sister called Winnifred and three brothers: Frank who went to London; John who was in some sort of home and Pat who went to Chicago.Margaret and Winnifred came to London when they were in their twenties. They possibly worked in London or North Surrey hospitals as domestics. Winnifred moved to Clapham and I believe Margaret may have moved to the Ewell, Epsom area and married. I do not know her married name and would be so very gratefull if anyone could help me. She may well be deceased but I would like to trace any of her children etc., as I have never met any of them. I also need to know of family hereditary diseases. Margaret, her sister and brothers spent quite a few years in a childrens home. Their father John left Ireland and moved to London while their mother Maggie stayed in Ballynastoka but spent some time in hospital-possibly Castlebar.I would appreciate any information at all. Thank you.
27 July 2000
Rose Maloney
Seeking: Pat Maloney
Details: Lives in Lahardane near Crossmolina
27 July 2000
Keith Salisbury
Seeking: Martin Reddington
Details: My GrGrandfather Martin Reddington b. about 1836 moved to England about 1876 and married Francis. They lived in Birmingham area and a number of children, one of whom was Fanny Reddington my Grandmother. In the 1881 census, Martin was recorded as Agricultural Labourer born in Castlebar, Ireland. Would like to hear of any family connections or info on Martin's parentage.
26 July 2000
Frank T. McBrearty
Seeking: Martin Halleran
Details: Spelling may be Holleran. son of Patrick and Winifred Holleran (Morely) of Caher. Born between 1862 and 1885. Died a bachelor.
26 July 2000
Frances McManimon
Seeking: Mc Manimon or Mc Manamon
Details: Seeking information on McManimon (or other similar spelling) who left Glenhest during famine years and settled in the mining area of Pennsylvania.I have been unable to find any other relatives in the US with any certainty. Neil McManimon married Mary Ellen Gallagher from Achill island and we think some of her brothers may have immigrated at the same time. Please send any information you may have to me at E-mail address above.
24 July 2000
James Mayo Long
Seeking: James Mayo
Details: Early 1700's came to USA as a indentser servant. Moved to Martinsville,In.(Morgon Co.)from N.C. 1755. Came from Mayo Co.
23 July 2000
Keith Salisbury
Seeking: Martin Reddington
Details: Martin Reddington b.1838 left for England about 1876 In England, Martin married Francis who was about 20 years his junior. They had many children, one of whom was my Great Uncle Tom. Martin was of course my Gr. Grandfather. I would be pleased to hear of any information about his family. I have some limited information I can share. Thanks in anticipation. Keith
23 July 2000
Christine Wilshaw
Seeking: Heston
Details: My great grandmother's name was Mary Heston. She had a sister Ann Heston. They were born in Liverpool around 1860, but their ancestors were from Castlebar, County Mayo. I would love to find a connection.
22 July 2000
Timothy T. O'Toole
Seeking: O'Toole
Details: My Grandfather was born in Castlebar on 23rd of June 1885. He came to America 11 April 1903. I will be Ireland for my first visit in August of this year. I would sure be interested in finding any family that may still be in the area. Unfortunately, I do not have any other information. My Gradfather's first name was Thomas.
18 July 2000
Mary Burke
Seeking: Golden
Details: Teacher
17 July 2000
Carole Holsing
Seeking: Joseph Acton Links!
Details: Joseph Acton b.circa 1790's/ 1800's + Fanny Layng. Son- John Acton b.1826(Mayo/Cork?)+Isabella Lavers b.1823. Children of John & Isabella were-Catherine b.1853, Elizabeth b.1855, Sara b.1857, Joseph b.1863, John b. 1867 & Isabella b.1868
17 July 2000
James Pressel
Seeking: Cormack
Details: Looking for Patrick Cormack and wife Mary Joyce or any Cormacks.They were from Cummer,Islandeady,County,Mayo,Ireland
17 July 2000
John McLoughlin
Seeking: Mcloughlin/ Colgan, (Balla)
Details: Pat McLoughlin married Mary McLoughlin (same name)in donegal ? Moved to Balla, Co. Mayo. John born 18/7/1867 Donegal, Michael 26/11/1867, Balla. Michael married Anne Colgan in Straide. Anne daughter of Pat Colgan. other children John, Michael,Owen, Ellen. Michael and Anne's children Michael, Johnny. Died may 1993. Ann, Kitty. Looking for other family members Thomas, Maggie (Margaret) McLoughlin or any Colgans around Balla. Thank You, John.
16 July 2000
Ann
Seeking: Catherine Canny
Details: I am looking for information on Catherine Canny or her family members.She married James McEvoy and lived in Roscrea from then on. Any Connection?
16 July 2000
Ceil
Seeking: Moran/Knox
Details: Looking for anyone connected to William Moran & his wife, Catherine Knox.One son Edmond born 1831, he married Catherine Feeney, born 1843, daughter of John Feeney & Catherine Dray. Edmond & Catherine came to New York. Any one still in Ireland that is related, I would love to hear from you.
13 July 2000
Judith O'Brien Beck
Seeking: Mitchell, Phenix & O'Brien
Details: I am looking for info on any (Amansel) Mitchell, (Etta) Phenix or William O'Brien. Amansel married Etta Y. Phenix in 1872. Not much else is known on Mitchell, but Phenix emigrated to America from Ireland around 1862. Married in 1872, Augusta, Maine and died in 1930, Lewiston, Maine. William O'Brien, (born around 1815) believed to have came over through Nova Scotia, Canada; with parents possibly.(Could be that he was born in Nova Scotia) His parents may have been the ones who came over from Ireland. Looking for his parents. William married Catherine McDonald and had son Daniel O'Brien (and others) around Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Daniel is my gggrandfather. Any help is greatly appreciated. I have lots of O'Brien records from Canada and Maine if anyone interested.
12 July 2000
Sean Moran
Seeking: Mary Bourke (nee Devaney)
Details: Mary Bourke was from Kilkeel near Breaffy, she was widowed in 1880 and evicted from her home. She had six daughters who may have emigrated to the US in 1883. Any decendants please contact me. I have the full story of the death of William her husband. P.S. Hello Castlebar look forward to visting soon.
12 July 2000
Lorne R. Acton
Seeking: William Joseph Acton
Details: William Joseph Acton b 1791 in Castlebar Co. Mayo m. Mary Carshore b. 1797 in Dublin. Emigrated to Toronto, Ont. Canada, via Westport in May 1843, with 8 of their 10 children. I have most of the family researched in Canada and the USA, but I need to find William Joseph's father and mother, and any relatives still in Ireland.
11 July 2000
Yvonne Loughnan
Seeking: McGowan/McAndrew
Details: James McGowans' trial for the murder of Hugh Moran took place at Castlebar on 8 August 1817, originally sentenced to death, he applied for clemency and was transported on the "Minerva" to Van Diemen's Land, (Tasmania) Australia in 1818. Later was given permission for his wife Mary McAndrew and children to join him. Visiting Mayo Oct.2000. would like to establish place of birth, parents, siblings, for James & Mary, plus motive for the murder? Any help re church/trial/graveyard records appreciated.
11 July 2000
Pauline Burke (Walker)
Seeking: Maureen Burke Gross
Details: I know the family you are talking about and my father is a James Burke who was born at Gradogue ballyglass Mary Jo is his sister. Was there an Edmund Burke looking up relatives in the seventies? You may have already left for your visit to Castlebar. Do contact me by email.
10 July 2000
John Poole
Seeking: John O'Dowd
Details: Lived and worked around the Nuneaton/Coventry area approx 1953/54 and believe originated from the Co Mayo area.
10 July 2000
Peter Mulhern
Seeking: Mulhern
Details: My earliest trace of Mulhern is in Yorkshire (UK) around 1870. J J (John Joseph?) married a woman from the Isle of Man, and our family lived there from c. 1875. My father thought the family originated in the north west Ireland, and I know the Mulhern name is not uncommon there. Any leads valued.
09 July 2000
Tom O'Loughlin
Seeking: Hanley Richardson Kennedy Quinn
Details: I am looking for any information on the listed families. My ancestor, Margaret Hanley was born in April 1884 in Horsepark or Derrywash in the Roman Catholic parish of Castlebar, to Patrick Hanley and Mary Richardson, who were married in Castlebar Roman Catholic Church on August 8th, 1881. Margaret had several siblings born between 1882-1900 (Mariah, Mary, Patrick, Bridget, Honor, Anthony, Ellen, Michael, John, Charles, and George), most of whom emigrated to the New York area. Patrick Hanley (Margaret's father) was born to Patrick Hanley and Margaret Kennedy who lived in Loona, Balla parish, but later moved to Spencer St, Castlebar. Mary Richardson was the daughter of Anthony Richardson and Mary Quinn of Derrywash, Castlebar. Any additional details, or potential family links would be greatly appreciated.
09 July 2000
Elisabeth Blazak
Seeking: Bodkin
Details: The websearch I did produced 'Castlebar Roots' but I could not find a Bodkin mentioned. My ancestor, James Bodkin,enlisted with the East India Company, from Tuam about 1850. Are there any Bodkins in Castlebar?
06 July 2000
Edward F.Gilligan
Seeking: Gilligan
Details: My mother Annia Mae Maloy, Kiljers, and my father Edward F. Gilligan,Ballyglass were from Ireland. My wife Ellen's mother was Anne Garrity, From Mayo. I would like to hear from my cousins, and my wife Ellen's cousins. Please send your e-mail and phone number. I have net2phone.
02 July 2000
Marian McHale
Seeking: McHale And Finnerty
Details: Looking for information on John Joseph McHale. Born about Aug 1879 in Castlebar, & came to America in 1905.Also, Honor (Nora) Finnerty born Sept 9, 1883 in Castlebar. Her parents were Patrick Finnerty and Mary Hopkins. She came alone to America in 1903. Ships manifest states she had a friend Kate O'Malley here in Philadelphia, and was met by cousin Mary Wassy. Not sure of spelling of cousin's last name. John and Honor came to Philadelphia PA. Married 1908.
01 July 2000
Chris and Bethany Messina
Seeking: Brid O'Shaughnessy
Details: Spent time with Brid down at the New Jersey shore in the summer of 1991. Bethany's coming back to the Emerald Isle in August and we can't find her. Help!
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