Hi Jill, Here's my second response, this time focusing on your Joneses. Again, starting with Edward MacLysaght, THE SURNAMES OF IRELAND, 6th ed. (Dublin, IRE and Portland, OR, USA: Irish Academic Press, 1999): "Jones. This, the most numerous surname in Wales, and common in England, is also one of the most numerous settler names in Ireland. It is found in every county, especially in the larger towns. It has been gaelicized as Mac Seoin [accent on the "o"]. Bibl.; App." Bibl = see Bibliography of Irish Family History App = in Appendix 1 (English and Scottish Surnames in Ireland), Jones is listed as being a principal name in Louth in the 1659 'census'. Not good news if you had no idea where in Ireland your Joneses were from. Since you have reason to think they're from the parish of Cappagh in Co. Tyrone, however, you are in much better shape. Again searching the Ulster Historical Foundation members-only databases, I see Joneses in the 1796 Flaxgrowers list -- 6 in Tyrone parishes, none in Cappagh: John "Joans" in Ardstraw John "Joans" in Desertcrea [Desertcreat] Andrew Jones in Urney James Jones in Clogher Ralph Jones in Arigle [Errigal Keerogue] Richard Jones in Ardstraw -- which doesn't mean that your Joneses couldn't have been in Cappagh at about this time, just that they were much (or at all) involved in flax growing. There are two Joneses in the Co. Tyrone Prerogative Wills, 1536-1858: John of Drummillar [Drummillard, Deserrtcreat?] in 1851, and Rev. James in Urney in 1835. There are other databases with results, but these are the most Tyrone- specific. I know there are listers with Cappagh-specific information -- do any of you see any Joneses in your records? Maybe the Tithe Applotment? Unfortunately, very little of the Cappagh Tithe Applotment is on the CTI site. According to James G. Ryan, IRISH RECORDS: SOURCES FOR FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY, (c) 1997 Ancestry (US) and Flyleaf Press (Ireland), Cappagh Church of Ireland baptismal (and marriage and death) records start in 1758 (RC records start 1843, too late for you). These records are available through the local parish or Irish World -- http://www.irish-world.com/ . Finally, Jane, you question the terminology "a native of the parish of Cappagh" and ask if this means a member of the parish. An Irish "parish" is comparable to a US "county" (I assume you're from the US as you're researching US immigrants, but realize that might be a wrong assumption; my apologies, if so) -- although originally a religious entity, the parish was adopted for civil record keeping purposes back when the Church of Ireland was the Established (State) Church and the rectors had both religious and civil responsibilities. So, "a native of the parish of Cappagh" is quite accurate (and quite common usage). I hope one of our listers has some Cappagh references that might help you. Regards, Claire K. CTI Admin. On Nov 30, 2008, at 3:03 AM, Jill Wilson wrote: > ... first time poster... wondering if anyone > recognizes Furlong or Jones surnames? Researching my Irish > ancestors and > making a trip to Ireland in Feb - Mar 2009.... Ideas or research > recommendations would be very > much appreciated. > ... > Jane Jones (Furlong) - wife of John Furlong. Born abt 1820 > (possibly 1810) > Tyrone County, Ireland. Died July 7, 1885 York Township, Iowa > County, Iowa, > USA. She was likely a "Native of the Parish of Cappagh" like her > brother (I > assume this must means she was a member of the Parish?) > > Charles Jones, brother to Jane, born abt 1797 a Native of Parish of > Cappagh, > Tyrone County, Ireland. Died Nov 12, 1867 in Iowa County, Iowa, USA. > > Thank you to anyone kind enough to respond, > Jill Wilson >