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31 March 1999
vicki christy gourley
Seeking: Patrick Johnson Loftus
Details: My great grandfather, Patrick Johnson Loftus, was born in Castlebar on Aug. 31, 1841. He had a younger brother, Andrew Vousdan Loftus who died in the American Civil War. Patrick was 6 when he and the family immigrated to USA (Louisiana).There was a Robert Loftus residing in Rapides Parish, LA. where this family settled-may be related? Patrick's parents (names unknown) died in Louisiana in 1872 and 1873. Patrick refers to his uncle, Patrick Foley Keary, in his personal diary. Research had found William Vousdan Keary to be the father of William,Jr., Hugh, and Patrick Foley Keary. This Irish family was in British-held territory of what is now the state of Mississippi in 1818. There was a "Fort Loftus" there, now known as Fort Adams. Any imformation about Patrick Johnson Loftus' parents or other siblings and any information that could tie the Keary and Loftus family together will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


28 March 1999
Tim McNamara
Seeking: James Madden or Bridget Sheridan
Details: I Believe that these two people were born in or around Castlebar, James in 1835 and Bridget in 1838.
Thanks for your help.


26 March 1999
John David O'Hara Seeking: Michael J. O'Hora
Details: My Grandfather was born in Castlebar Michael J. O'Hora son of Richard O'Hora and Mary Nyland on April 6th, 1867. Sponsors Michael Nyland and Bridget Tunney. My Father Changed our name to O'Hara. My Brother, William Michael O'Hara is planning a visit to Ireland this year. Any information on Michael J. O'Hora would be appreciated.
Thank You


26 March 1999
Carole Thomson
Seeking: CAUALEY/CAWLEY
Details: I am looking for any information about the CAULEY (CAWLEY)family.William Cauley left at Blacksod Bay with this wife and eight children in 1883, for the US.They were from the Castlebar area.His parents were Michael Cauley and Margaret Barrett.Also in- terested in the Jordon family.John Jordon was son- in-law of William Cauley.


25 March 1999
Kathleen Horning
Seeking: Curley/Corley - McGough - Gallagher - Resley - Mahan/Mahen-Ryder
Details: Curley's born in Derrywash
Records say they immigrated from Mt Daisey, Castlebar Thomas Curley Married Bridget McGough. Found their marriage record March 11, 1854- but can not go back any further. Would love to find someone of the same last names as listed, to correspond with. Bridget's mother was Maria Gallagher, married Mr. McGough, then later Michael Ryder.

Also: James a Mahan born 1807; married Fanny Murphy she was born 1809 immigrated in 1841 to Highwood, Illinois.

Thanks! to anyone who can help.


24 March 1999
Nina Berry
Seeking: Julia Tonra-born c.1805, died Australia 1881
Details: Julia Tonra married eEglish soldier John Cox (39th. Dorsetshire Regiment of Foot) at Castlebar or Westport about 1820, came with two young children to Australia with the regiment and were at Springwood in the Blue Mountains of NSW, Australia in 1828. They had ten to eleven children, and they are my great great grandparents. Although they came as free settlers, through various mishaps they almost ended up in prison, appearing before the magistrate's bench at Hartley. Julia apparently sold liquor which she brewed. A photo shows here in her old age to be a small dark lady with a stern face.
Due to religious sentiments prevailing at the time, half of their children were Protestant, and half were Catholic. John is buried in the Anglican cemetery at Bowenfels, and Julia is buried a couple of miles down the Great Western Highway at Hartley, divided in death by religion! I would like to find out my about my Tonra forebears and perhaps also find the church where Julia and John were married. I will be visiting Ireland in October 1999 following Australia in the Rugby World Cup, and will be passing through Castlebar and Westport on the way from Belfast to the south west.


24 March 1999
Nina Berry
Comments: To Roger D. Gibbens re. your search for De Burghs (motto: "A Cruce Salus")
Burke's Irish Family Records (from p.338) gives very detailed backgrounds of the De Burgh's various branches in detail almost to the present day. My connection appears in "Hussey de Burgh" section p.343 half way down RHS "Anne, b.2 June 1814 ...and died 1902 leaving issue" Anne& Thomas's daughter Alicia Nina Reardon migrated to Australia. She was my great-grandmother.
I am also tooking at Castlebar for my Tonra ancestors. Great-grandmother Julia Tonra married John Cox, of the 39th. Dorset Regiment of Foot around 1820, and came to New South Wales, Australia about 1822-1828. I know that Tonra is a common Mayo name. I will be touring through Castlebar en route to Westport from Donegal early in October 99 following Australia's Rugby Union team in the World Cup. Would love to hear from any Tonra's out there, or anyone else who could help to place my Julia's family.


1 March 1999
Kathleen Philbin Horan
Seeking: Honoria Philbin Martin
Honaria Philbin Martin wife of John Horan, married 10 July, 1971, Partry. Daughter of Thomas Philbin and Ann Gibbons. Mr great grandfather, Thomas Philbin, younger brother of her grandfather, Michael. Her Aunt's name Nora Philbin King, Ballyhean area, born Sept. 1912. Would like to exchange family history.


March 1999
Frank Dennis
Seeking: Micheline Egan daughter of Michael Egan
Details: I am descended from a Michael Egan of Kiltamaugh. Michael married a Winnefred Durkin and arrived in USA in 1858. My greatgrand mother was Anne Egan. Anne Egan was one of Michael's daughters. I am related to a Charles Egan of London, England and apparently to you. Contact me if you read this message. Frank Dennis HC#1 box 2086 Tannersville, pa. 18372


20 March 1999
Patricia Green
Seeking: Michael PHILBIN
Details: Michael Philbin was born around 1880 in Castlebar Co. Mayo. He was educated by "The Brothers" in a Monastery in Castlebar. He had one brother, that I know of. His name was Patrick. Their father's name was also MICHAEL.
Anyone with any possible information please contact me.


20 March 1999
Patrick Philip Gibbons
Seeking: Simon Gibbons
Details: I need to know about the past two generations of Gibbons. My Grandfather was Simon Gibbons, He had a brother, John who later moved to Oakland CA, and a sister Kate Gibbons-McHugh. Kate had two sons, John and Steven. Thanks for any help you can give me.


19 March 1999
Nick Covell
Seeking: TUFFY- CONWAY
Details: I am seeking information on my gggrandparents John TUFFY and Margaret CONWAY m.2 Feb 1866 in Islandeady Parish County MAYO Johns age was 30 and Margarets 25, Townland for both is shown as CASHEL.Johns father was John TUFFY Margarets father was John CONWAY. Any information is appreciated.


17 March 1999
Elaine Hannon
Seeking: HANNON: Patrick/Bridget
Details: PATRICK HANNON born January 1846 and BRIDGET(?)HANNON, born February 1854 were married in Ireland in 1864. They emigrated separately in 1878 and 1880 settling first in Jersey City,NJ. Like many Mayo natives, they then settled in Scranton PA for the remainder of their lives. Bridget bore 12 children, seven of whom were living in 1900.
Their county of origin is unknown but Mayo, Sligo and Limerick appear likely. Any common threads? Please contact me. Go raibh maith agat!


16 March 1999
Michael Barry Seeking: Past friends or neighbours from Castlebar.
Currently a student from Listowel, Co. Kerry studying in Limerick I'm looking for any of my past friends or neighbours from Castlebar. My family moved to Listowel in 1983. We lived in Davitt's Terrace between 1975 and August 1983.


15 March 1999
Mary Aveni
Seeking: David J. Gilmartin
Details: Born: Castlebar January 1, 1841 Died: New Haven CT USA Dec. 19, 1924 Married: Mary McCann of County Armagh


13 March 1999

Michael Loftus
Seeking: Patrick Henry Loftus
Details: I am looking for information about my grandfather, Patrick Henry Loftus. He was born in Castlebar, on September 15, 1874. His father was Patrick Loftus, and his mother was Ellen Clark. He emigrated to Youngstown, Ohio USA in 1897. I am looking for birth, baptism records, addresses and any info about him, his parents and siblings. I believe he had a sister named Bridget, born in Castlebar on November 7, 1865. Thank you so much!


13 March 1999
Sally Devine Morgan
Seeking: Devine
Details: Looking for relatives of Francis Devine that lived in US in New Jersey and died about 1926.
He married a Mary E, Callaghan, who probably originally O'Callaghan's from County Cork. Devine family originated in Meath, Ireland. Thanks,
Sally Devine Morgan


12 March 1999
Mary Finlay
Seeking: BRUCE, SHAW
Details: William BRUCE b. Jan 1828 Ireland m. Margaret SHAW in 1857. The family imm. to Michigan in 1870. They had 7 children: John b. 4 Mar 1858 Tourlough Annie b. 12 Nov 1860 Ireland, William b. 25 Dec 1862/63 Ireland, Andrew b. 6 May 1864 Ireland, George G. b. 5 Sep 1866 Castlebar, d. 18 Jan 1939
m. Mary FREMONT in 1888 Michigan, Andrew J. b. 1 Nov 1872 MI & Robert b. 21 May 1875 MI. This family was in Ireland from at least 1800 to 1870.
The US census says William's parents were both born in Ireland & Margaret's too. Someone must know about this BRUCE family. Trying to find parents of William & Margaret or if any BRUCE's are still in the area.


12 March 1999

Desley Garrahy
Seeking: Gillaspy/Gillespie - Munnelly/Moonelly/Munnally - Flemming
Details: Dominick Gillespie born abt 1786 married Bridget Munnelly possibly abt 1815. Bridget was from Killala. Dominick, John Flemming and Edmond McLoughlin were convicted, tried in Castlebar, in 1824 and transported to Australia for life. Dominick and Mary had 6 children, Bridget, Mary, John, Anne and 2 sons who died before 1832 when the family joined him in Australia. Dominick was a shepherd, John was a tailor and were convicted for house-breaking. The parish of Maygownagh is shown on their records. Where is this parish? John Flemming married Dominick's sister, Mary - their family travelled to Australia with the Gillespie family and a niece, Mary Gillaspy aged 20 on the "Southworth". Are there any relatives of these families still in Mayo who can fill in the missing gaps?


10 March 1999

Nick@the Harbour Bistro
Seeking: Keith Devaney
Details: St.Patrick National Shcool


8 March 1999
Roger D. Gibbens
Seeking: GIBBENS family history
Details: The name Gibbens (Gibbons) was first seen in County Mayo, and came from the Gaelic "Mac Giobu'in" or son of Gilbert (de Burgh). Gilbert was a descendant of MacWilliam Iochtar of County Mayo, who in turn was a descendant of William Fitzadelm de Burgo, a Norman knight from Burgh in Suffolk, who invaded Ireland in 1171 AD. He succeeded Strongbow as Chief Governor of the Earldom of Ulster. William de Burgo also owned several tracts of land in Connacht, and his great-grandson was William Liath deBurgh. Any information from this point in history and forward would be greatly appreciated.



8 March 1999
Eileen McDonough
Seeking: Kelly, McDonagh, McGreevy, Basquill from Ballyhean, Cloonfert
Details: Looking for relatives of these families. They are decendents of Martin Kelly & Bridget Connor from the Creeragh, Ballyhean area. Bridget & Martin were married in 1833 and had 7 children, 6 girls & 1 son John. They are related to my great grandmother. Any info about them would be welcomed. Please e-mail



6 March 1999
Katie Culotta
Seeking: Granahan
Details: I am having a lot of trouble tracing my Irish roots on my Granahan side and sometimes can't even find details on the history of the name. My great-great grandfather was Patrick Granahan from Castlebar. He married Katherine (Catherine?) Duffy. I have no birth or marriage dates for them but I do know that their son, my great-grandfather James Granahan, was born in 1893 in Castlebar. I believe Patrick and Katherine had 5 kids including James: John, Patrick Jr, Matt, and Mariah (?). James eventually came to Chicago, IL and married Anne Higgins (originally from Swinford, Co. Mayo). I would love to get in contact with any Granahans who might be able to help me trace my family history--and if we are related it would be wonderful to get to know you! Please e-mail any information to c-kculotta@bss2.umd.edu.
Thanks!


5 March 1999
Tom Jennings
Seeking: Jennings
Details: Seeking information of Michael Jennings of Hollymount who wed Honora Mulroe, 20, dau. of Luke Mulroe of Frenchbrook in the Chapel of Kilmaine 2/20/1871; witn. by Mary Mulroe & Martin Moughan. Was their son, Peter Jennings, imm. to Baltimore, Md. 1889 & wed Catherine Jennings, dau. of Thomas & Winifred Jennings of Ballinrobe.


5 March 1999
Marie (O'Malley) Morris
Seeking: McHugh's of Thomas St., Castlebar
Details: My mother was Nellie McHugh, born 1896. She had two sisters Mary and Sarah. Nellie went to the Convent of Mercy School in Castlebar. The family owned a bakery on Main Street Castlebar. My mother and my aunts were raised by a sister of my grandmother(O'Malley) after both her parents died. Unfortunately, my mother and her two sisters are now deceased. Nellie immigrated to New York (Brooklyn)around 1930 and lived with her sister Sarah until she married. Any relatives or information that can be provided I would appreciate them contacting me.


1 March 1999
Vivian Wilson Goodgame
Seeking: HALLIGAN FAMILY IN CO. MAYO
Details: My gg grandfather JAMES HALLIGAN b.ca 1832 & his brothers THOMAS JASPER HALLIGAN, ANTHONY HALLIGAN & HUGH J. HALLIGAN came to USA in 1847. They made port in New York but came to Savannah GA USA around 1856. Will someone in the HALLIGAN family please contact me?? I would really like to know about my ancestors, their family and their life in Ireland. Hope you can help!! :)


1 March 1999
Clara Robert
Seeking: Mary Keating Duffy
Details: Mary Keating Duffy might be my great grandfather's sister. She married James Duffy 2/22/1857 in Castebar. On the Griffith's Valuation Census for Castlebar for 1840 they list Patrick Keating and a Leary. My great grandmother was Annie Leary and the Leary listed could have been her mother or father since they only had 1 listed. Any help on this I would be greatful.
Clara Robert.



1 March 1999

Bobette Carney
Seeking: Burke (Kathleen A. Burke) My grandmother (born 1882)
Details: Kathleen was born in 1882 in Castlebar. Mother may have been a Devaney. Kathleen had 1 older brother (William), and older sisters Mary and Eileen and 2 younger sisters (Nora and Anna). Mary emigrated to USA and returned to Castlebar to take Kathleen, Nora and Anna back to USA with her. The younger sisters were teenagers. William died before the sisters left Ireland. Eileen married (maybe O'Callahan) and remained in Castlebar and had several children. Kathleen's married name was Smith and she had 7 children. Any information would be appreciated. I will be in Ireland May 6-20, 1999.


1 March 1999
Kathleen Philbin Horan
Seeking: Honoria Philbin Martin
Honaria Philbin Martin wife of John Horan, married 10 July, 1971, Partry. Daughter of Thomas Philbin and Ann Gibbons. Mr great grandfather, Thomas Philbin, younger brother of her grandfather, Michael. Her Aunt's name Nora Philbin King, Ballyhean area, born Sept. 1912. Would like to exchange family history.


27 Feb 1999
Edward Moran
Seeking: Martin Moran
Details: My grandfather (Martin Moran) was born in Castlebar in 1896 and emigrated to the US around 1915. Married Edna Koch and settled in Bergen County, NJ. I am curious if there are any relatives of his family still in the Castlebar area. If so, please feel free to e-mail me with info. on his relatives.


27 Feb 1999
Michael Moran Seeking: Information on Congested Districts Board
Is there any information in print, or on line, about the CDB. Particularly in relation to Castlebar and the Boradrumna/Snugboro areas?
Thank you

Michael Moran



27 Feb 1999
Anita HESTON-Duvall
Seeking: HESTON, CLISHAM, LAFFY,WARD, MULLEN,DEVERS.GROGAN
Details: We know Patrick HESTON and JULIA GROGAN had a child, Patrick, baptised in the castlebar/westport chapel in July 1840. And there was another child, Mary, in 1845. We found all these names around that area - including Inslandeady, Annagh, Derrygorman, Garryroe, Clooncrooeel, Kiltrone, Prison, Lissaneska, Brownstown, Ballyheane, Knappagh, Streamstown,Killedan, Kiltimagh,Thornhill,Kilgeever, All these names unearthed in G.V and Tithe applotments - 1830s/40s. SURELY there are cousins there for us to talk with in May when we come to Ireland. With help from anyone out there, perhaps we will make some great family connections this time. Please accept our sincere gratitude for any help or info you may have for us.


26 Feb 1999
Clara Robert
Seeking: Mary Keating married James Duffy 1857
Details: Mary Keating who married James Duffy 1/11/1857 in Castlebar, County Mayo I believe could be my great aunt. My great grandfather would be her brother Patrick Francis Keating. I found a census report that list Patrick Keating in Castlebar in 1846 who would have been my great great grandfather and Mary and my great grandfather Patrick would be his children. Any information on Mary since I have had little luck with the Keating's would be appreciated.


26 Feb 1999
Sheila Masterson
Seeking: Mary Regan Snee
Details: I am looking to see if someone could check the Castlebar library for an issue of the Western People newspaper from January 16, 1916 for an obituary of my grandmother Mary Regan Snee who died on that date and is buried in Aghamore Cemetary.


24 Feb 1999
Clara Robert
Seeking: Mary Keating
Details: I found a marriage listing for James Duffy and Mary Keating 2/22/1857 in Castlebar Marriages. She might be a relative. My great grandfather was Patrick Francis Keating married to Annie Leary listed as coming from Mayo. He would have been 17 in 1857 so she could be his sister since the name has been carried down in our family.


23 Feb 1999
Joseph Duffy
Seeking: Michael Duffy- Bridget Manley
Details: Michael Duffy married Bridget Manley County Mayo possibly Breaffy or Ballina not sure they had A son Edward Born 1846 The family immigrated to Scranton Pennyslvania no other information...Seems like the tree haaas no roots


23 Feb 1999
Kathleen Gallagher
Seeking: Mary O'Malley or Patrick Knight (relatives of)
Details: Mary O'Malley came to Scranton, PA around 1895 with her three brothers Jame, Patrick And Owen. Her sister Margaret O'Malley stayed behind in Ireland and married a Lawless. Mary O'Malley married Patrick Knight also from County Mayo in Scranton, PA USA. Any relatives recognize these names??? We have a picture of Margaret O'Malley Lawless taken in Castlebar in the late 1800's???


22 Feb 1999
Karen Bolan(d) Patton
Seeking: Boland/Bolan/Reddy/Saddler/Heffernan/ McShirwain?or McIlwaine
Details: Catherine Reddy and Peter Boland Stayed in Ireland and were the parents of Thomas Boland about 1854 who married Susan McSherwain or McIlwaine? (can't read the document too well.)They were the parents of Peter Boland who was born while they were in Scotland(?) and came to America with him and other children and their siblings. Peter married Elizabeth Sadler who was the daughter of William Saddler and Anne Heffernan. They settled in Cleve. Some of the family may have been from Clare.


22 Feb 1999
Meghan McHale
Seeking: Edward McHale
Details: I believe he came to USA in late 1800's or early 1900's any info would be helpfull! Thanks



18 Feb 1999
Clara Robert
Seeking: Patrick Francis Keating
Details: Patrick Francis Keating was born in Mayo Co. Ireland 5/12/1840 he married Annie Leary who was born in Mayo Co. on 8/15/1842. They came to the US I don't know but where here in 1865 because my great grandfather was in the war from 1865-1868 then they were living in Utica N.Y. Where in Mayo I do not know but I think they came from the same place. Your help is needed. If you know any Keatings or Learys please let me know.
Thanks



18 Feb 1999
Name :
Larry D. Loiselle
Seeking: Pleasant (Plesent) Webb
Details: I am seeking any additional information that you can supply regarding Pleasant's parents/siblings of Pleasant Webb. Thanks a million.
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Pleasant (Plesent) WEBB was born about ca 1760. His son, Elias, said that his father, Pleasant was born in Ireland (not substantiated). He died between 1830 and 1840 in Ohio, USA. Around 1800 Pleasant and family came in to the Ohio valley from Rutherford County, North Carolina. In 1803 (reported to be 45 years old) he was in Scioto County, Ohio and was said to be a notorious character. Supposedly, he tried to break up a fight between James Bradley and the wife and children of James Quire (Squires). He ended up shooting Mr. Quire (Squires). After this incident at the Licks, he was driven out of that area. He is also said to have been a Tory during the Revolutionary War. Pleasant was in Greenup County, Kentucky in 1820 and in Lawrence County, Ohio in 1830, he did not appear in the 1840 census, so it is believed he died between 1830-1840. Pleasant (Plesent) WEBB and Unknown (Margaret BLACKWELL?) had the following children: James WEBB (1786), Elias WEBB (1788), Thomas Hanley WEBB (1795), Aden WEBB (1797), Temperance WEBB (1799), William WEBB (1801), Margaret WEBB (1806), Sarah (Sally) WEBB (1809), and Baker WEBB (1811).
Larry D. Loiselle
larry.loiselle@lords.com
Route 2 Box 75-G
Manor, Texas 78653
(512) 272-5770



16 Feb 1999
Rita Morrison
Seeking: IRWIN
Details: My grandfather, William, came to the States with his brother Stephen in the 20's. His family in Castlebar owned a clothing store and a butcher shop in the heart of town. It would be great to hear from any relatives or friends. Thanks! Rita


16 Feb 1999
Kevin Patrick Kavanaugh
Seeking: MURTAGH and KILLGALLAN
Details: Searching for families and ancestors of my gt.grandparents, Thomas E. Murtagh b. 1816 and his wife Ellen Killgallan b. 1827. They wer married on February 14,1841 in Castlebar. First son was born in Ireland. Next two sons were born in London, Eng. Next four children were born in Savannah, Ga., USA where they finally settled. Thanking you in advanc, Slán, Caoimhín


15 Feb 1999
Jan Pestey
Seeking: Mayock,McAndrew,Fleming
Details: Many of my family names lived in the Wilkes-Barre,Scranton area of Pennsylvania. I would like to correspond and share info with anyone having these names originally from Addergoole Civil Parish in Mayo.


14 Feb 1999
Eloine L. Garwood
Seeking: PALMER, ROGAN, O'REILLY, MORAN
Details: My great grandparents, Laurence Moran and Margaret O'Reilly arrived in New York in 1860 from an area in Mayo County. Obituary notice that I have indicate that Margaret was the daughter of Ellen Rogan who was the granddaughter of Roger Palmer. I have read that he was infamous at the time of the 1849 famine as a landlord. Research in the Griffith Valuation records show "Baronet William H. R. Palmer" as a landowner of much land in the Tempelmore parish and in various other spots in Tirawley baroney. Does anyone know of this family? I can find many Morans but no Laurence and don't have a clue where he lived. If anyone knows more about this family, please contact me. Thanks


14 Feb 1999
Florence Adams
Seeking: Edward McTigue
Details: Found GGranfather Edward MacTigue in 1881 UK census living with many Irish Catholics from Mayo ,all living in lodging houses...My guess is thats as far as they got when emigrating during famine..I hope for more info..The LDS film for TUAM was unreadable for 1845 the year I believe he was born..Any family out there withinfo---Pretty please
Florence
NEW JERSEY USA



14 Feb 1999
Marie Scott
Seeking: McKeever/Iver Family from Mayo
Details: Trying to locate any information on a McKeever/McIver family from Mayo. Two known sons were Patrick (birth date unknown) and Matthew , born about 1849. I suspect that the parents names were John and Margaret. They left Ireland between 1849 and 1852 when they had my great-grandmother, Mariah McKeever somewhere in England. This is the only information that I have on this family and would appreciate any help and suggestions on finding more about them. All three of the siblings immigrated to the US. Mariah settled in Youngstown, Ohio around 1872. Matthew was found living with Mariah and her family on the 1880 Ohio census. That is the only record that I have for his existence. Patrick married Mary Mooney and lived in Hanley England until immigrating to Steubenville, Ohio. Patrick and Mary were the parents of Msgr. John McKeever and Sr. Mary Agnes of the sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, Pa.
Thank you.
Marie Scott


14 Feb 1999
Rear Admiral James J. Carey
Seeking: CARY/CAREY, William
Details: Looking for my GGrandfather William CARY/CAREY, whose USA naturalization declaration of intent to become a citizen indicates he left County Mayo via Sligo in 1830, having been born in 1807 in County Mayo. No town or parish indicated. The naturalization document showed his name spelled CARY, but his signature looked to me like CAREY and my grandfathers, fathers, and my name are CAREY, so my guess is that either could have been what was used in County Mayo. Relatives have suggested that there were lots of Careys in Newport, County Mayo, but thought I'd see what our Castlebar friends might suggest. Any and all imputs welcome and appreciated.
With all good wishes,
/S/ Rear Admiral Jim Carey, Washington, DC, USA 11 Feb 1999


Allyson Jardine
Seeking: Halpin/Boland Family
Details: I am trying to find information on a James Halpin who married an Anne Boland. He was stationed in Castlebar Barracks and was a member of the North Mayo Militia. His son Thomas was born in the Barracks in 1866 and at this time his father was a sergeant. Any information on James or Anne or any Halpin's would be greatly appreciated.


11 Feb 1999
Barbara Anne Kearney
Seeking: HANNON
Details: My gr.grandfather PATRICK HANNON (b.1867?), his brother THOMAS and cousin JOHN HANNON(b.1865?) emigrated to US (Scranton, PA) in late 1800's from Mayo. Patrick made a visit "home" around 1920, presumably to visit family/friends. Patrick's parents were a John Hannon and Mary Moran; "cousin" John Hannon's parents were Thomas Hannon and Nora Ratchford; John's known siblings included a Margaret(who went to NJ?), Bridget(who is said to have "lost a leg" and who remained in Ireland? ) and Mary (who remained in Ireland?) Any leads pointing to birthplace much appreciated, and all responses from any possible "family" especially welcome!


10 Feb 1999
Paul Plante
Seeking: 0'Boyles from Islandeady and Addergoole
Details: Looking for any info on O'Boyle family. At least 7 came to Canada in 1847 including brothers Patrick, James and Owen. James and Owen were single but Patrick was married to Margaret Salmon and had a daughter, Bridget, prior to leaving for Canada. Records show he was from Derrymarten. Would appreciate any info. believe they lived in the Beltra area and were likely thrown of the land during the famine.


8 Feb 1999
Kevin Michael Gildea
Seeking: Gildea Family
Details: My ancestors came to the United States around 1850, John Gildea(born 1 June 1821) my great-great-grandfather and two of his brothers James(born 1819) and George(born 1824). Their father was also named John Gildea who was married to Margaret Potre. The South Mayo Family Research Centre found a John Gildea, of Castlebar, who died 17 Nov 1858 whose wife was Margaret Gildea who died 8 Dec 1869 at Thomas Street, Castlebar. Are there any descendents of this couple remaining and was this Margaret's maiden name Potre. Any information would be appreciated.


7 Feb 1999
Joseph R. Bull.
Seeking: Gill, County Mayo
Details: Mary Ellen Gill,who came to the U.S. around 1930 and married James Faherty of County Galway is my maternal grandmother. She was the eldest of eight children. She had three daughters, Marie, Margaret and Barbara Ellen, my mother.


7 Feb 1999
Anne Iveagh
Seeking: The family of Bridget, Martin and Mary Dougherty
Details: American family seeking Irish roots from Castlebar, Mayo. Bridget married a James Gavin from Dublin. They were married in the 1890's in NYC. They had nine children; all but one has passed. If anyone has any info, please E-mail. Very interested!


5 Feb 1999
Robert Neal Quinn
Seeking: Milligan
Details: My grandfather Thomas H. Quinn is listed in the U.S. census as born in Ireland (Castlebar I believe) in 1850. Also listed is my grandmother, Delia Marie Quinn, whose maiden name was Milligan. The census states Thomas imigrated to the U.S. in 1869 and Delia Marie in 1885. Also listed are children: are William, Mary, Thomas (my father) and Ester, in that order of birth. My brother and I are the only known relatives residing in the United States and information on Thomas Sr. and Delaia Marie is scarce. Any information regarding my grandparents whom I believe to have resided in Castlebar, Mayo County--Ireland will be appreciated. Thank You Robert Neal Quinn rnq@lcc.net.


5 Feb 1999
Kathleen Farrell
Seeking: DOYLE
Details: My grandmother, Dorothy Doyle left Castlebar for Boston around 1920. Her parents were Patrick Doyle and Bridget (Livingstone) Doyle. Dorothy Doyle died when my father was only 2, and we have no information on her, except that she came from Castlebar.


5 Feb 1999
Bryan Murphy
Seeking: Richard Murphy, family of
Details: Family of Richard Murphy born Manulla, County Mayo late 1800s, a cattle jobber, he married Bridget Gannon, Breaffy/Castlebar, three children Thomas, Michael, and Molly................Thomas was my father, married Eileen Boyle from Castlebar(Sheridan, Hopkins, McDonough)........any info contact Bryan Murphy 727 Linwood Avenue Ridgewood, New Jersey USA


5 Feb 1999
tom white
Seeking: BRADLEY BRADLY FLYNN
Details: Seeking info on family of John Bradley (or Bradly) and Ann Flynn, circa 1900, Cloonagleragh (sp?)near Castlebar. Daughters Sarah and Mary emigrated to Phila, PA. Two sons, Thomas and John, remained in Mayo.


4 Feb 1999
Mary Margaret Johnson
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Seeking: O'Malley (O'Maley, Malley, Maley)
Details: MALEY, MARY (O'MALEY, O'MALLEY)
Looking for my grandmother, Mary Maley, (O'Maley, O'Malley), born 1872, County Mayo, Ireland. Her Death Certificate lists John and Mary McDonald O'Malley as parents. She had a sister Ella,(Ellie) that I am sure of. There are other unproven indications of a brother, Valentine, and a sister, Bridget. According to the 1900 Census, she immigrated in 1882. She married Thomas Cunningham in 1887 at St. Malachy Church, Carson St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They had at least five children, Mary Gertrude, William, Helen, John, and Cecelia. My father was John. Mary died in September of 1927. The family lived near the Point Bridge on West Carson St. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I am looking for information about Mary's parents or other relatives in Ireland. I have no idea what townland she came from and would appreciate any help in this area.
Thank you,
Mary Margaret Cunningham Johnson



3 Feb 1999
Eunice Brownlee
Seeking: THOMAS ROACH
Details: Thomas Roach born Castlebar circa 1809, last known address Northampton in 1851 where he was a Hairdresser, wife called Mary.


3 Feb 1999
Frankl Dennis
Seeking: Relatives of John Hoban and Bridget (Halloran) Hoban
Details: John came to America in 1848 and located in Rochester N.Y. His son Dionyssius (Dennis) Hoban born in 1844 came to America in 1861. Dennis married a Anna Egan also from county mayo I think around Kiltamaugh. John Hoban and his family were from Castlebar, Ireland. Would love to know if anybody has any information about this family. Dennis Hoban and Anna Egan eventually settled in the Scranton Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania.


1 Feb 1999
Rita Morrison
Seeking: Irwin
Details: My grandfather, William, came to the States with his brother Stephen in the 20's. His family in Castlebar owned a clothing store and a butcher shop in the heart of town. It would be great to hear from any relatives or friends. Thanks! Rita 29 Jan 1999


Moira LeBlanc-Todd
Seeking: Cannon, Martin
Details: Martin and Catherine Cannon lived in the parish of Islandeady just out side of Castlebar. They left with their family members around 1860, and came to the USA. Does anyone have any information?


28 jan 1999
Bill MARTIN
Seeking: MARTINs of Mayo (Castlebar, Ballyhean, Currany, Ballynostockagh, etc.)

Details: Dear All,

My name is William Patrick MARTIN, and my Irish ancestry traces directly back to County Mayo. I'm told that the Martins there are not as numerous as they once were, and I am very interested in re-connecting with whomever may be left. I've been able to trace back as far as the marriage between James MARTIN and Mary DIGNAN, circa 1848? - these are my gggrandparents... their children included Bridget, Cathrine, Mary, John, Anne, Patrick, James, Peter, and Thomas.
Their family would often live/work in Scotland (East Lothian County), in the post-Famine era. Patrick, my ggrandfather, married Agnes Stuart McClaren, from Aberfoyle, Scotland... their children included James, John, Francis, and Anna. Frank was my grandfather (full name=Francis Reynolds MARTIN), whom married Mary Alice McNally of America (with relatives in both Scotland and Ireland). Frank was known to have gone back and forth from Edinburgh, Scotland, to County Mayo, Ireland, to visit relatives there. Eventually, Francis, James, John and Anna all made their way to the USA with their respective families, by way of Quebec, Canada, and sent for their parents, Patrick and Agnes, soon afterward.
Your kind assistance, no matter how slight, would be dearly appreciated. PLEASE let me know. Slainte.
Bill Martin



25 Jan 1999
Edward J. Kane
Seeking: family name Cain
Details: I have so very little to go on. My great great grandfather came to the United States during the Famine. His name was James Francis Cain. He was born in 1830 or 1838. We were always told he came from County Mayo. Any possible information would be greatly appreciated.


21 Jan 1999
John O'Hara
Found!
Details: In response to my request of Oct. 23,I received a response from John Connor of Ireland who gave me an address of an O'Hora in Lack to whom I wrote; I received a reply indicating we are related and that he will supply family history. Thank you for your service.


18 Jan 1999
M Rosewarne
Seeking: Gillespie and Wilson families
Details: My ancestors Thomas Gillespie and Catherine Wilson were married at Turlough in 1828. They emigrated to Australia with their family in 1845. I am interested in hearing from anyone with a connection to either the Gillespie or Wilson family in or about Turough.


15 Jan 1999
Pat Meyers
Seeking: O'Boyle and Garvey
Details: Am looking for information on Patrick O'Boyle who married Mary McGarry from the Castlebar area around 1850s. John Murray who married Mary O'Boyle. James, John, Edward,Mary and Bridget O'Boyle, cousins to Patrick. All came to Baravia,IL area in the 1850s and 1860s. All leads would be appreciated. Have been in touch with the William Garvey/Catherine Mayock families. Thanks to John Garvey and Kathleen Chambers for all your help!


14 Jan 1999
Eileen McDonough
Seeking: O'Donnell of Creeragh & Cloonfert
Details: Looking for relatives of John, Michael,Thomas, and Catherine O'Donnell Of Creeragh & Drumloughra, Ballyhean. All but Michael immigrated to America. Anthony O'Donnell of Cloonfert is believed to be a cousin. He married Bridget Tuohy on Jan. 22 1846 in Ballintubber They Had the following children: James b. 1848, Mary b.1845 Mary b. 1848 Margaret b.1853 Luke b.1858 Anthony Jr. b. 1862 Thomas b.1864 & Julia b. 1901 Anthony Jr. married Honor Cawley. Any info would be greatly Appricated.


14 jan 1999
Becky Hilbert
Seeking:Geraghty and Gavan
Details: descendants of Thomas GERAGHTY and Peggy GAVAN of "Currane, near Ballyvary, County Mayo." Children Patrick, Thomas, and Ann emigrated to the USA circa 1852. James, Ned, John, and Mary remained in County Mayo.


12 Jan 1999
Bridget Smith-Jaskulski
Subject: Question regarding Glencastle
I am doing some research on the history of my family. I was informed by my grandmother that my great grandparents came from Glencastle in County Mayo. However, I can not find any information pertaining to Glencastle. Does she possibly have the name incorrect? Any help that you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Bridget Smith-Jaskulski



Noreen Taylor
Seeking: Nora(Honora)O'Donnell Malley(O'Malley)
Details: I don't know too much about her, she was my father's mother. I believe she was born in Balla, Co. Mayo somewhere around 1880. She left Ireland at 19 to come to Philadelphia Pa. She was one of five girls, two of her sisters were Catherine and Moria. Her nephew was Richard O'Donnell, who I visited in 1974, but we lost touch. She married JAmes Malley(O'Malley) in Philadelphia. She had six children here, she worked as a domestic and later went on to own a grocery store in South Philadelphia. That's all I knowexcept it was arranged that she marry a policeman much older than herself in Ireland and rather than do that she ran off to America(she was quite a corker). Any information would be great. Thanks, Noreen Taylor


12 Jan 1999
Arthur S. DiGiovine
Seeking: McEllin
Details: Looking for relatives. My grandfather, John McEllin was born in Castlebar around 1886 and emmigrated first to England then to Boston, Ma in the US. He was married to Bridgett (Neary), also from Castlebar born around 1894. She and my grandfather came to the US around 1927. They had 7 children, the oldest Mary was born in Castlebar also in 1926.


12 Jan 1999
Judy Hopkins
Seeking: McNally, Duffy and Gallagher
Details: My husband's McNally ancestors were from Castlebar, and some lived at Rehins. Most of the family came to Australia but Hannah McNally who married James Duffy migrated to California and also lived in Carson City, Nevada. Would love to make contact with any descendants of these Duffys or any McNallys still in Castlebar. Also family of Ann Gallagher who married Michael McNally in 1819. She had seven brothers. Rehins was the estate owned by the Browne family who also had connections with Westport.


12 Jan 1999
Susan Hynes OR Babysusyq@aol.com
Comments: Hi to everyone who know's me, Anyone wishing to contact me may do so at the following e-mail addreses suehynes@hotmail.com OR Babysusyq@aol.com


10 Jan 1999
David Iwansky
Seeking: Helen MURRAY b. 1900 in Snugburrough or her sister Mary
Details: Helen Murray and her sister Mary emigated to the U.S. in about 1920-1925. Helen may have been pregnant out of wedlock and compelled to leave. I am looking for her ancestors on County Mayo. Thank you, David Iwansky


7 Jan 1999
K Moran
Seeking: MORAN/DURKIN
Details: Trying to track down my grandfather's parents. Elizabeth Brigid Durkin (born about 1850) of Castlebar married my g-grandfather Patrick Moran (also born about 1850) of Westport. We don't know if they married in Castlebar or Westport. They married about 1870. They had 9 children. Some born in Ireland, some in England, and some in the U.S. Patrick may have been a police officer. They had arrived in Chicago by 1883. Common names in the family seem to be Patrick, John William, Elizabeth, and Marguerite. Thanks for the help!


6 Jan 1999
Bill Coveney
Seeking: Phair or Fair
Details: My ancestor was Michael Phair, born about 1760, he resided in Hollymount, Kilcommon Parish, barony of Kilmaine, townland of Kilrush. He had eight children -- Sarah, Jane, May Sue, Elizabeth, William, Robert, James, and Ann. All but Sarah and Jane emigrated to Brock Township in Canada between 1850 and 1860.
Please let me know if you run across any information in on the Kilcommon Phairs.
Bill Coveney



6 Jan 1999
Colleen Gilligan
Seeking: JENNINGS
Details: Anne JENNINGS (b: abt 1900 Castlebar) married Martin Gilligan and had the following children: Maureen, Josephine, Matthew.


6 Jan 1999
Colleen Gilligan
Seeking: NAUGHTON
Details: Thomas NAUGHTON married Mary Ellen GILLIGAN and had the following children: Margaret, Eileen, and Joseph.


5 Jan 1999
Tim McKeon
Seeking: McHugh/Donnelly/McGowan/Hoban/Sheridan/Barrett
Details: As an addendum to my previous message:
Would someone be able to give me an idea as to where Derrycoosh lies in relation to Castlebar? I also have cousins in Breaffy, that is to the north I believe, it that correct?


5 Jan 1999
Tim McKeon
Seeking: McHugh/Donnelly/McGowan/Hoban/Sheridan/Barrett

Details: Interested in corresponding with my Castlebar family. My great grandmother Bridget "Kate" McHugh was born Derrycoosh, Rahins, Castlebar in 1875. She was the daughter of Andrew McHugh and Catherine Donnelly. She moved to US but her sister Mary stayed in Ireland and married John McGowan. They had six daughters, three of whom had families in Ireland. They married a Sheridan, a Barrett and a Hoban. I am in contact with one of my Hoban cousins, the only one in the U.S. The sisters who married Michael Sheridan and John Barrett were twins.


5 Jan 1999
Paul Le Roy
Seeking: Hyland/Kenny/Corrigan/Mulderigg
Details: Thomas Hyland, landowner of Ara, was married to Mary Corrigan. He was the son of Jack Hyland and Bridget Mulderigg. Thomas and Mary had a son Thomas in 1874. Thomas Jr. moved to England around 1900 and married Catherine Tonra in 1904 in Wombwell, Yorkshire. Catherine died in 1911 and Thomas remarried Anne Kenny in 1913.


4 Jan 1999
Nancy McHale
Seeking: McHale
Details: I believe that my gggrandmother was Julia McHale from Mayo. She was first found in the census of Archbald, Pa in the 1860's. Her son Michael(1834) amd his wife Mary (1836) were the parents of : Ann(1858) Mary (1859) John(1861) Julia(1864) James(18660 Patrick(868) Michael(1869) Bridget(1873) and John (1875). My grandfather,Michael, was married to Catherine Farrell and had six children: Leonard; Thomas, Richard, Dora, Gerald; and Leo.


4 Jan 1999
Mary Ann O'Leary
Seeking: O'Brien
Details: Seeking birthplace and year of departure from Ireland to US for three sisters, Ann, Honora and Mary O'Brien who probably left Ireland about 1849-51. Ann came over first and the two followed. All three settled in Augusta, Ga (don't have any clue why) and married and lived there until their deaths. Ann married a McKeon, Honora or Mary a Brennan and last one unknown. Any information appreciated. Ann was my great gmother and died in 1906. Many thanks. Mary Ann O'Leary


4 Jan 1999
Stuart Wright
Seeking: BECKETT, Nathan
Details: Seeking information on Nathan BECKETT, who in 1901 was living with an Aunt a Miss Jane BECKETT, along with two siblings, frances and James. The 1901 Census of Castlebar, states Nathan was born about 1890 in Co Mayo. This is my wifes Grandfather, and we are attempting to put together a Family History. I have some details on a "searchable" database on my Webpage at http://www.execulink.com/~sjwright/irish.htm Any details would be appreciated....


4 Jan 1999
Julie Mack Liebendorfer
Seeking: MACK, McGILLICUDDY?, DUNN
Details: MACK, Frank - Looking for family information on Frank MACK, who immigrated from County Mayo during the famine years, settled in New York, married Sarah DUNN(also a Mayo native)in Lockport, NY around 1860. He worked for the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad and was killed in a train acident about 1868. They had the following children (all born in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY): Christopher (1860), Sarah (1863), George (1865) & John (1866). Frank may have changed his last name from "McGillicuddy" to MACK.


3 Jan 1999
Jack Geyer
Seeking: LYONS family 1800's
Details: This is what I have on my Wife's side of the family and would like to get more info on. I hope someone can help me add to this family line. Thank-you Jack Geyer
P.S. Since I don't get back on here alot could you please e-mail your reply to me: jgeyer@concentric.net. Thank-you all.

Descendants of Michael Lyons
Generation No. 1
1. Michael1 Lyons. He married Elizabeth Feeley/Feely.(not sure of spelling)(could start with "S")
Children of Michael Lyons and Elizabeth Feeley/Feely are: + 2 i. MICHAEL JOSEPH2 LYONS, born September 21, 1835 in CASTLEBAR, COUNTY MAYO, IRELAND; died December 17, 1909 in Pa.
3 ii. Brother Lyons. (name unknown)

Generation No. 2
2. MICHAEL JOSEPH2 LYONS (Michael1) was born September 21, 1835 in CASTLEBAR, COUNTY MAYO, IRELAND, and died December 17, 1909 in Pa. He married ELLEN WINIFRED JEWETT Bet. October 02 - 04, 1859 in DEVONSHIRE, ENGLAND (Honiton), daughter of David Jewett and Ellen Anglim.
Children of MICHAEL LYONS and ELLEN JEWETT are:
4 i. John Stephen3 Lyons, born in Luzerne, Pa; died 1940. He married Mary Gilligan August 23, 1905 in 8 children.
5 ii. Stephen Lyons, born 1860 in Honiton, England; died Bef. 1900 in possibly a mine accident in Pa.
6 iii. Thomas Lyons, born 1864 in Honiton, England; died Bef. 1900 in possibly mine accident.
7 iv. Ellen (Nellie) Lyons, born 1866 in Honiton, England. She married Thomas Tigue.
8 v. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Lyons, born 1869 in Honiton, England. She married Edward Carlin.
9 vi. JAMES M. LYONS, born September 1870 in Fall River, Massachusetts.
10 vii. MARY LYONS, born January 1874 in New Jersey; died Bet. 1914 - 1924. She married Philip Sheridan.
11 viii. PATRICK M. LYONS, born 1876 in Luzerne, Pa. He married Anne Sullivan.
12 ix. BRIDGET LYONS, born February 1878 in Luzerne, Pa. She married (1) Thomas O'Brien. She married (2) George Fries in Married George late in life.
13 x. PHILIP THOMAS LYONS, born July 25, 1882 in Luzerne, Pa; died February 13, 1955. He married ELIZABETH ANN CLARKE April 26, 1905 in ST. LEO'S PARISH, ASHLEY, PA..
14 xi. FRANCIS M. LYONS, born September 1883 in Luzerne, Pa. He married Katherine Boyce.
15 xii. WILLIAM (BUTCH) LYONS, born April 1887 in Luzerne, Pa.
16 xiii. JOSEPH LYONS, born 1896 a French orphan from New York (Amott); Adopted child.
17 xiv. Emma Lyons, born January 1896 in Luzerne, Pa. She married Charles Rigler.



3 Jan 1999
Mary [McHale] Farmer
Seeking: McHale and McNicholas<
Details: Thomas M. McHale, born l900 - immigrated to N.Y., U.S., l927. Honora McNicholas, born 1907? - immigrated to N.Y.C., U.S., l927. These are my parents (deceased). Would appreciate any information.


3 Jan 1999
Joan Riordan
Seeking: Creaby
Details: Creaby is my mothers maiden name. Her father's name was Thomas and he was from Faheens. He was killed in England. My mother was born January 3, 1907. Her mother was Ellen (nee Gallagher). Ellen then married Martin Mulloy from Clonfinane. Please give me any information on this last name.

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