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Date: 5/18/2013 2:24:33 PM
 

Born June 24th 1821 Barony of Erris-Ct.MAYO lived in or near
Castlebar-possible link to John Rutledge Bourke-1790-1870

James J.Bourke Seeking:  Bourke  Thomas 

Date: 10/5/2013 4:26:41 AM
 

My GGGranfather John Hickey married Elizabeth McAnally of Castlebar about 1832. Elizabeth was born 1810 - 1814.Her parents were George and Margaret McAnally. John and Elizabeth migrated to Australia on the ship Resource arriving 22 December 1840. Elizabeth is described on ship roll as Farm Servant, age 26, Catholic, can read. She had 3 children in Bathurst, Australia, Mary Anne 1842-1880, Catherine 1843-1843,Morris 1845-1910.
Australian family would like to fill out more details of Elizabeth's Irish family of her time.

Charlie Bourke Seeking:  Bourke  Charlie 

Date: 1/5/2013 9:45:26 PM
 

Hello, the man I am seeking is my grandfather, he is Patrick McHale, around 77 years of age now, full name is Patrick joseph McHale, his oldest brother is james McHale, was a builder in Rochdale Manchester Lancashire, mother of Patrick was Kathleen McHale, he never knew his daddy, he moved aged 14 to England from his home town castlebar county mayo Ireland, aunti Teresa had a twin called mick, a few of his brothers were jimmy, paddy, mick, johnny, any information email vladdevoss@gmail.com or knock on door no8 newline castlebar county mayo Ireland. call 353894018448 . he had a daughter with anita McHale called tracy who had me john McHale and sunny McHale born on the isle of wight.

john mchale Seeking:  Mchale  patrick 

Date: 4/24/2013 11:11:22 AM
 

Looking for any information on Chambers Family who lived in Knockthomas, Upr Thomas St in Castlebar from 1911 onwards. I am compiling a family tree and just need some information to complete it!

Lynn O Brien Seeking:  Chambers  Joseph 

Date: 4/21/2013 8:52:09 PM
 

Born in Snugburrough, married John McGarry. Sisters Margaret(Mog), Bessie, Mary, Kate and brother Patrick. Mary and Kate never married and emigrated to Chicago, Margaret married a John Timlin, Bessie married a Bill Devaney. Any dob or death information would helpful.

Christine Smith Seeking:  Burke  Nora 

Date: 5/4/2013 8:35:16 PM
 

I would love to know if any McCarthys still live in Castlebar.
I'm trying to trace my husband's ancestors for him and I know that some of them came to work in the East End of London in about the 1890s.
ANY information on current or past McCarthys in Castlebar area would be appreciated. Thanks!

Kim Johnson Seeking:  McCarthy  Daniel, Susan or Margaret 

Date: 3/29/2013 9:10:56 PM
 

Looking for a michael philbin born around 1938-40. Lived in Camden, London for some years with brother, Andrew.

sandra Connolly Seeking:  philbin  michael 

Date: 3/27/2013 7:24:12 PM
 

Mary Madden is my maternal grandmother. I have been able to find out she came from Castlebar, born approx. 1882, had a sister named Rose. The census records also show her father is listed only as J. Madden. Any help would be appreciated.

Frank Cardinale Seeking:  Madden  Mary 

Date: 3/21/2013 10:12:29 PM
 

Michael is the son of James and Bessie Morrissey.
Michael was born in 1868 died in (USA)1911. He came over in 1891 and lived in Pittsburgh Pa. I just have word of mouth that they hailed from Mayo.
If you cannot help me could you give me some leads the I may continue my search.
Thank you very Kindly,
Dennis Morrissey
Pittsburgh Pa.

Dennis Morrissey Seeking:  Morrissey  Michael 

Date: 3/21/2013 7:10:34 PM
 

I am looking for my great grandfather. He was born in Castlebar around 1842 & died in 1880. His wife was Ellen Cresham. She was born in 1850 & died in 1880

Michael Coley Seeking:  Farmer  Peter James 

 


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