Greetings to all on the "List"! Just a bit of info that might be of help. The World Museum of Mining in Butte, MT has built a Miners' Memorial Monument on their grounds, which lists all of the people who were killed during their shift working in the mines or any other related jobs. A good number of these people were from Ireland. I have a copy of the list that was used to create the monument, and would be very happy to check it for anyone interested. My copy shows the date of the death and the location (Mine, or location of the accident). Linda A. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

Do record from Allihies in the 1740 exist as I need to confirm a birth of a John O'Sullivan born in  Allihies on the 24th December 1749.   It is possible is his full  name was John Murtagh O'Sullivan or equally Murtagh John O'Sullivan.   His father was also called Murtagh and his mother was Mary Murphy (or could be Murray). His mother died shortly after his birth and his father was kill in 1754 according family lore, and note that appear in the Old family book that was passed down.   Orphan he was sent to live and be raised by his maternal Grandmother, but I am sure this was not in Allihies.   He married Ellen Murphy (or could Murray) on the 23th December 1775 one day before his 26th Birthday she was only 16 at the time.   I am not sure with town they live in, but it was still within the area.  John and Ellen had 11 children which were as followed Murtagh (Morty)  was born 16th February 1776 Cork County Ellen was born 1st February 1777 Cork County She died 7th August 1781 Fever Thomas was born 8th March 1778 Cork County he died 12th May 1778  he was a sickly babe Thomas was born 16th March 1779 Cork County he died 30th July  1781 Fever Mary was born 17th February 1780 Cork County she died 2nd August 1781 fever Maragret was born 21st January 1781 Cork County she died 31st July 1781 Fever Thomas was born  9th May 1783 Cork County he died 11th January 1789 fall from cart whilst it was moving Ellen was born 1st January 1785 Cork County Mary was born 2nd January 1786 Cork County Margaret was born 10th January 1789 Cork County John was Born 12th March 1800 Cork ( it John that my line stems from)   It is possible his grandson also called John born 1800 was living in Skibreene in the early 1800s.   My family were great at recording dates of births and names but not until the generations born in the last half of the 1800's did anyone think to add townland and parishes.   thanks in advance all the best Terry    

Terry, The Catholic records for Beara begin about 1819.The 1700's are considered the "lost century of Irish records" because the English did not allow the Irish to keep records,go to school,  own property etc.  If you have an ancestor born in the late 1700's , you may be able to  get a death record for that person since centralized records for Catholics began then. (for Protestants the records begin  in 1837) .Thisi can be very frustrating !! Jane Sullivan --- On Sat, 9/20/08, Terry Curran <terrycur16@yahoo.es> wrote: From: Terry Curran <terrycur16@yahoo.es> Subject: [BEARA] Do Reccord of Allihies in 1740's exist To: beara@rootsweb.com Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:13 AM Do record from Allihies in the 1740 exist as I need to confirm a birth of a John O'Sullivan born in  Allihies on the 24th December 1749.   It is possible is his full  name was John Murtagh O'Sullivan or equally Murtagh John O'Sullivan.   His father was also called Murtagh and his mother was Mary Murphy (or could be Murray). His mother died shortly after his birth and his father was kill in 1754 according family lore, and note that appear in the Old family book that was passed down.   Orphan he was sent to live and be raised by his maternal Grandmother, but I am sure this was not in Allihies.   He married Ellen Murphy (or could Murray) on the 23th December 1775 one day before his 26th Birthday she was only 16 at the time.   I am not sure with town they live in, but it was still within the area.  John and Ellen had 11 children which were as followed Murtagh (Morty)  was born 16th February 1776 Cork County Ellen was born 1st February 1777 Cork County She died 7th August 1781 Fever Thomas was born 8th March 1778 Cork County he died 12th May 1778  he was a sickly babe Thomas was born 16th March 1779 Cork County he died 30th July  1781 Fever Mary was born 17th February 1780 Cork County she died 2nd August 1781 fever Maragret was born 21st January 1781 Cork County she died 31st July 1781 Fever Thomas was born  9th May 1783 Cork County he died 11th January 1789 fall from cart whilst it was moving Ellen was born 1st January 1785 Cork County Mary was born 2nd January 1786 Cork County Margaret was born 10th January 1789 Cork County John was Born 12th March 1800 Cork ( it John that my line stems from)   It is possible his grandson also called John born 1800 was living in Skibreene in the early 1800s.   My family were great at recording dates of births and names but not until the generations born in the last half of the 1800's did anyone think to add townland and parishes.   thanks in advance all the best Terry     ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Sorry to say no. That Honora was from Ballaghbue. My husband comes from the Fuhir Conroys. There are three Conroy families on Beara with the other family being in Castletownbere. Quite possibly they were originally one family but we will never know as I do believe the records don't go back that far. My husband tells me that a story handed down through the family was that the Conroys originally came from Galway but one of his ancestors a few hundred years ago shot a British Soldier and had to go on the run and ended up in Allihies. I guess there is truth to every rumor. Wendy

I think it would be nice when members write about their ancestor or are asking for information on their ancestors they could mention the Villages or Towns they came from as well as their nick names. As there are so many ancestors in everyone's family with the same names, we could be missing out on a wealth of information as well as finding lost cousins. I have so far found at least five cousins of my husbands just by reading this list with that info on it. Wendy Conroy. The Conroys' of Fuhir Allihies.

Hi Windy, You are right - there is a greater wealth of family information available if we know our ancestors' Townland and give it when asking for information. If you are like me you don't have the ability to provide it. I would give it to you I could. However, in my family (maternal and paternal Irish parents) there is only one ancestor born in 1832 who ever named his townland in Ireland (this was Heirhill, Ballyheigue, Kerry- not Berehaven Cork - on i.e. on the other side of the family 4 generations back). The others who mentiioned their origins in passing only named major towns - Limerick, Dublin, Tralee, Cobh/Cork. All of them immigrated prior to 1876 and all of them were either farmers or miners. As Riobard has has told us, many people who immigrated "... said ..." only that they came from Berehaven/ Castletown Bere. They never mentioned their Townlands. For example, in my family we have Caupy/Caupey Harringtons who Riobard has traced to Cluin and Allihies. We have Cruises who we can find in Cluin/Allihies (and Killarney before they appear in Cluin in 1812). We also have Donovans who say they were from Berehaven but we really can't place them anywhere with certainty. However, all their obituaries at the turn of the century in Michigan and Montana do say they came from Berehaven. So, Berehaven is a start even if slim evidence. One thing going forward, I think it would be informative for families (like mine) who have no exact living memory of their origin other than "Berehaven, Cork" or "Castletown Bere, Cork" to transcribe and publish the Allihies/Berehaven mining records.. At least it may narrow the field for some of us. I hope the transcription of these records is happening now. If not, I would be happy to help. Anne -----Original Message----- From: gwynneth39@comcast.net To: BEARA-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 7:48 pm Subject: [BEARA] Names and Towns. I think it would be nice when members write about their ancestor or are asking for information on their ancestors they could mention the Villages or Towns they came from as well as their nick names. As there are so many ancestors in everyone's family with the same names, we could be missing out on a wealth of information as well as finding lost cousins. I have so far found at least five cousins of my husbands just by reading this list with that info on it. Wendy Conroy. The Conroys' of Fuhir Allihies. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have a great grandfather John Sullivan from Skibbereen, County Cork. He was born about 1852 and travelled to Australia in 1873. Trying to find his parents and siblings.Any information would be appreciated. David Queensland Australia -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. SPAMfighter has removed 14246 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

Dear Reg, You could get "Guerilla days in Ireland" by Tom Barry, or "Michael Collins" by Tim Pat Coogan, or "The Irish Civil War" (an illustrated history) by George Morrison, etc., etc. Check Google and I have no doubt but that you should find several more. Regards, Riobard. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reg Volk" <regvolk1@uniserve.com> To: <beara@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [BEARA] Spelling. > My wife's mother, once told us that her husband had a RADIATOR treatment > for > his cancer!! OOOOPPPSSS!! Is that a malapropism?? (Mrs. Malaprop from > Shakespeare liked to say participation as a BIG word instead of > PRECIPITATION!! > > While you are online Riobard, > > I am looking for a good/best book on the Irish Civil War > With details of who was involved/positions/battles/changing loyalties. > > Any recommendations or others? > > Reg (O'Regan) Volk-Canada > > -----Original Message----- > From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On > Behalf Of Riobard O'Dwyer > Sent: September 18, 2008 8:55 AM > To: beara@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [BEARA] Spelling. > > No takers, so I'll tell you. What was written down as Blookbea was > actually > BALLAUGHBUE in the Allihies Parish.. See how easy it is !! > ---- Riobard. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Riobard O'Dwyer" <beararesearchodwyer@eircom.net> > To: <beara@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 1:59 PM > Subject: [BEARA] Spelling. > > >> At times one can get the strangest of spellings of townlands when >> researching ---- especially in the olden days. Recently I came across one >> of many, which, with all the experience, had me thinking for a while >> before it dawned on me. It is here in the Beara Peninsula,and it was >> called BLOOKBEA. Anyone chance what the place is/and has been called for >> many, many years ? >> ----- Riobard. >> >> -- >> I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. >> SPAMfighter has removed 1648 spam emails to date. >> Paying users do not have this message in their emails. >> Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > -- > I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. > SPAMfighter has removed 1676 spam emails to date. > Paying users do not have this message in their emails. > Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in > the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. SPAMfighter has removed 1686 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

Hi David, You could try http://www.skibbheritage.com/ They are currently computerising Roman Catholic records but will do a search for a fee. Regards, Brendan Jones. ----- Original Message ----- > I have a great grandfather John Sullivan from Skibbereen, County Cork. He was born about 1852 and travelled to Australia in 1873. Trying to find his parents and siblings.Any information would be appreciated. > David

Trust me Riobard, those people you help even the tiniest bit are dancing with you and wearing out your arm from being shaken. Those of us left to find our ancestors with your help are dancing on the outskirts in anticipation. ~~C Sullivan

No takers, so I'll tell you. What was written down as Blookbea was actually BALLAUGHBUE in the Allihies Parish.. See how easy it is !! ---- Riobard. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Riobard O'Dwyer" <beararesearchodwyer@eircom.net> To: <beara@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 1:59 PM Subject: [BEARA] Spelling. > At times one can get the strangest of spellings of townlands when > researching ---- especially in the olden days. Recently I came across one > of many, which, with all the experience, had me thinking for a while > before it dawned on me. It is here in the Beara Peninsula,and it was > called BLOOKBEA. Anyone chance what the place is/and has been called for > many, many years ? > ----- Riobard. > > -- > I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. > SPAMfighter has removed 1648 spam emails to date. > Paying users do not have this message in their emails. > Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. SPAMfighter has removed 1676 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

My wife's mother, once told us that her husband had a RADIATOR treatment for his cancer!! OOOOPPPSSS!! Is that a malapropism?? (Mrs. Malaprop from Shakespeare liked to say participation as a BIG word instead of PRECIPITATION!! While you are online Riobard, I am looking for a good/best book on the Irish Civil War With details of who was involved/positions/battles/changing loyalties. Any recommendations or others? Reg (O'Regan) Volk-Canada -----Original Message----- From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Riobard O'Dwyer Sent: September 18, 2008 8:55 AM To: beara@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BEARA] Spelling. No takers, so I'll tell you. What was written down as Blookbea was actually BALLAUGHBUE in the Allihies Parish.. See how easy it is !! ---- Riobard. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Riobard O'Dwyer" <beararesearchodwyer@eircom.net> To: <beara@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 1:59 PM Subject: [BEARA] Spelling. > At times one can get the strangest of spellings of townlands when > researching ---- especially in the olden days. Recently I came across one > of many, which, with all the experience, had me thinking for a while > before it dawned on me. It is here in the Beara Peninsula,and it was > called BLOOKBEA. Anyone chance what the place is/and has been called for > many, many years ? > ----- Riobard. > > -- > I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. > SPAMfighter has removed 1648 spam emails to date. > Paying users do not have this message in their emails. > Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. SPAMfighter has removed 1676 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi to the list Can anybody explain the meaning of a branch name, I am tracing my O'Sullivan line and a  Branch name has pop up. McFinnin- Duffs (McFinninDuffs). The town that that is mentioned is Coulagh, Derreen   many thanks Terry

Thank you so much! I loved it Eileen Shapiro -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Brendan Jones" <brendanj@gofree.indigo.ie> > Re The Pig Poem/Song. > > > > > > 'Twas an evening in October, I'll confess I wasn't sober, > I was carting home a load with manly pride, > When my feet began to stutter and I fell into the gutter, > And a pig came up and lay down by my side. > Then I lay there in the gutter and my heart was all a-flutter, > Till a lady, passing by, did chance to say: > "You can tell a man that boozes by the company he chooses," > Then the pig got up and slowly walked away. > > Then I heard a gentle mooing, it was like a pigeon cooing, > As a home returning cow stopped in her stride, > And her eyes were big and gentle; her expression sentimental, > As she curtsied low and sat down by my side. > Then I saw her eyelids flutter and a tear fell in the gutter, > As the owner of the cow did loudly say: > "Leave that brute this moment, Sonja, or your milk will curdle on ya," > Then the cow got up and slowly walked away. > > Then the moon began to shine in that old gutter I reclined in, > Thinking of the weakness of the human race, > When a dog sat down beside me, and I thought he came to chide me, > Till he gently licked the stubble on my face. > In the gutter, still reclining, I began "Sweet Adeline-ing," > While the dog raised up his head to loudly bay; > Then his mistress said, "Come, Fido, that disgusting man may bite you," > Then the dog got up and slowly walked away. > . > Down the street there came a clatter, and a gentle pitter-patter, > As a pair of goats along the gutter ran; > And it seemed that Billy knew me, for he quickly drew up to me, > While his wife munched on an empty sardine can. > Then again my pulse did flutter, and my heart was soft as butter; > Till the Nanny goat, unto her mate, did say: > "William dear, your social status don't include men such as that is," > Then the goat got up and slowly walked away. > > Then I started in to mutter and I rose up from the gutter, > Then I sadly went about my lonely way; > I was weary, sick and busted; I was really quite disgusted, > And I vowed to sign the pledge that very day. > For each humble, lowly creature, a great lesson he can teach ya, > Like the one learned while I in the gutter lay; > In the tavern, do not tarry, when you've got all you can carry, > But take up your load and slowly walk away. > > I began to scratch the gravel, on my all fours I did travel, > I rambled down the road the best I could. > When I awoke next morning, just as the day was dawning, > I was in a hog pen away out in the woods. > Then the hogs began to grumble, I started and I stumbled, > I fell right in their midst and there I lay. > Then one by one they started, till all the herd departed, > Yes, every hog got up and walked away. > > > Regards, > > Brendan Jones. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John J Harrington Jr." > To: > Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:46 PM > Subject: [BEARA] Let's do it the hard way > > > > I learned a version different in several ways from the words provided by > Danny Harrington on 12 September, words I learned as a poem, not as a song: > > > > 'Twas one night in last October > > when I was far from sober > > and holding up a jag with manly pride > > when my knees began to flutter > > and I fell down in the gutter > > and a pig came and lay down by my side > > .... (missing words).... > > .... a passerby was heard to say > > "you can tell the one that boozes > > by the company he chooses" > > and the pig got up and slowly walked away. > > > > Sorry about the forgotten words but I learned this some sixty or so years > ago. In the same book was the poem about "A Chilly Day for Willy". > > > > Jack Harrington > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of > the message

Re The Pig Poem/Song. 'Twas an evening in October, I'll confess I wasn't sober, I was carting home a load with manly pride, When my feet began to stutter and I fell into the gutter, And a pig came up and lay down by my side. Then I lay there in the gutter and my heart was all a-flutter, Till a lady, passing by, did chance to say: "You can tell a man that boozes by the company he chooses," Then the pig got up and slowly walked away. Then I heard a gentle mooing, it was like a pigeon cooing, As a home returning cow stopped in her stride, And her eyes were big and gentle; her expression sentimental, As she curtsied low and sat down by my side. Then I saw her eyelids flutter and a tear fell in the gutter, As the owner of the cow did loudly say: "Leave that brute this moment, Sonja, or your milk will curdle on ya," Then the cow got up and slowly walked away. Then the moon began to shine in that old gutter I reclined in, Thinking of the weakness of the human race, When a dog sat down beside me, and I thought he came to chide me, Till he gently licked the stubble on my face. In the gutter, still reclining, I began "Sweet Adeline-ing," While the dog raised up his head to loudly bay; Then his mistress said, "Come, Fido, that disgusting man may bite you," Then the dog got up and slowly walked away. . Down the street there came a clatter, and a gentle pitter-patter, As a pair of goats along the gutter ran; And it seemed that Billy knew me, for he quickly drew up to me, While his wife munched on an empty sardine can. Then again my pulse did flutter, and my heart was soft as butter; Till the Nanny goat, unto her mate, did say: "William dear, your social status don't include men such as that is," Then the goat got up and slowly walked away. Then I started in to mutter and I rose up from the gutter, Then I sadly went about my lonely way; I was weary, sick and busted; I was really quite disgusted, And I vowed to sign the pledge that very day. For each humble, lowly creature, a great lesson he can teach ya, Like the one learned while I in the gutter lay; In the tavern, do not tarry, when you've got all you can carry, But take up your load and slowly walk away. I began to scratch the gravel, on my all fours I did travel, I rambled down the road the best I could. When I awoke next morning, just as the day was dawning, I was in a hog pen away out in the woods. Then the hogs began to grumble, I started and I stumbled, I fell right in their midst and there I lay. Then one by one they started, till all the herd departed, Yes, every hog got up and walked away. Regards, Brendan Jones. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John J Harrington Jr." <ffjjjkpsh4@msn.com> To: <Beara@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:46 PM Subject: [BEARA] Let's do it the hard way > I learned a version different in several ways from the words provided by Danny Harrington on 12 September, words I learned as a poem, not as a song: > > 'Twas one night in last October > when I was far from sober > and holding up a jag with manly pride > when my knees began to flutter > and I fell down in the gutter > and a pig came and lay down by my side > .... (missing words).... > .... a passerby was heard to say > "you can tell the one that boozes > by the company he chooses" > and the pig got up and slowly walked away. > > Sorry about the forgotten words but I learned this some sixty or so years ago. In the same book was the poem about "A Chilly Day for Willy". > > Jack Harrington > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Good job Riobard.? It made me feel emotional too.? How nice!?? -----Original Message----- From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Riobard O'Dwyer Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:19 AM To: beara@rootsweb.com Subject: [BEARA] A very happy man.

At times one can get the strangest of spellings of townlands when researching ---- especially in the olden days. Recently I came across one of many, which, with all the experience, had me thinking for a while before it dawned on me. It is here in the Beara Peninsula,and it was called BLOOKBEA. Anyone chance what the place is/and has been called for many, many years ? ----- Riobard. -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. SPAMfighter has removed 1648 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

Made me feel good too! -----Original Message----- From: beara-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:beara-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Riobard O'Dwyer Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:19 AM To: beara@rootsweb.com Subject: [BEARA] A very happy man. Yesterday morning this man (from another country) arrived at my door trying to trace his ancestors. He had a tiny bit of information ---- but only a tiny bit. I happened to be finishing off some research, so I asked him if he could call back at 9.30 this morning, and I would try to have his research ready for him,as he was flying home later in the day. After I had finished with the other research, I spent the next 6 hours searching through my records of two Beara Parishes, and finally had all the familes brought together by teatime. When the doorbell rang this morning, he was amazed that I had done so much. I sat him down in the sitting room and went over the lot, going back to over 200 years. Quite a number had gone to Butte, Montana. But, when I got to his mother, he almost broke down with emotion. She is still alive, but is now aging. He told me of how much my research would mean to her, and he must have shaken my hand about six times. When he was leaving, he shook it twice more, and left the driving to the other person who was with him, as he said he was too emotional to drive to the airport. This is the sort of happiness and appreciation that makes one battle on. When he was gone, I had the loveliest feeling that the years spent at researching and researching had brought so much happiness to so many people. I felt like dancing a jig !! ---- Riobard. -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. SPAMfighter has removed 1648 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yesterday morning this man (from another country) arrived at my door trying to trace his ancestors. He had a tiny bit of information ---- but only a tiny bit. I happened to be finishing off some research, so I asked him if he could call back at 9.30 this morning, and I would try to have his research ready for him,as he was flying home later in the day. After I had finished with the other research, I spent the next 6 hours searching through my records of two Beara Parishes, and finally had all the familes brought together by teatime. When the doorbell rang this morning, he was amazed that I had done so much. I sat him down in the sitting room and went over the lot, going back to over 200 years. Quite a number had gone to Butte, Montana. But, when I got to his mother, he almost broke down with emotion. She is still alive, but is now aging. He told me of how much my research would mean to her, and he must have shaken my hand about six times. When he was leaving, he shook it twice more, and left the driving to the other person who was with him, as he said he was too emotional to drive to the airport. This is the sort of happiness and appreciation that makes one battle on. When he was gone, I had the loveliest feeling that the years spent at researching and researching had brought so much happiness to so many people. I felt like dancing a jig !! ---- Riobard. -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. SPAMfighter has removed 1648 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

Riobard, How right you are about having made so many people happy with all your research. I think many of us on this side of the pond, myself included, felt like dancing a jig when we received a packet from you with information on our families. I only wish there had been records of my O'Sheas going back 200 years! Again many thanks!!! Joan In a message dated 09/16/08 09:04:40 Eastern Daylight Time, beararesearchodwyer@eircom.net writes: Yesterday morning this man (from another country) arrived at my door trying to trace his ancestors. He had a tiny bit of information ---- but only a tiny bit. I happened to be finishing off some research, so I asked him if he could call back at 9.30 this morning, and I would try to have his research ready for him,as he was flying home later in the day. After I had finished with the other research, I spent the next 6 hours searching through my records of two Beara Parishes, and finally had all the familes brought together by teatime. When the doorbell rang this morning, he was amazed that I had done so much. I sat him down in the sitting room and went over the lot, going back to over 200 years. Quite a number had gone to Butte, Montana. But, when I got to his mother, he almost broke down with emotion. She is still alive, but is now aging. He told me of how much my research would mean to her, and he must have shaken my hand about six times. When he was leaving, he shook it twice more, and left the driving to the other person who was with him, as he said he was too emotional to drive to the airport. This is the sort of happiness and appreciation that makes one battle on. When he was gone, I had the loveliest feeling that the years spent at researching and researching had brought so much happiness to so many people. I felt like dancing a jig !! ---- Riobard. -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for home users. SPAMfighter has removed 1648 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BEARA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message