Hello all, I subscribed to this mailing list many years ago and always remained on the sidelines, hoping that someday, someone would ask or divulge info regarding the McCARNEYs or COLGANs. But it never happened so now maybe if I initiate the query some other like me will roger-up, hopefully! My grandmother, Mary Ann McCARNEY was born 02 Nov 1880 in Tonneyglaskin (Tonyglaskan), County Fermanagh per her official birth certificate entry which was registered in Tempo, Enniskillen. Her father's name was Thomas McCARNEY, farmer and her mother's name was Bridget COLGAN. She claimed to be from County Tyrone and we always celebrated her birthday on the 31st of October contrary to what the birth certificate indicated. Her sister's name was Cassie (Catherine) McCARNEY and she was born 01 Jan 1879 in County Tyrone. She may have gone by the name of Teresa also. I have a copy of a marriage register entry for a RC church in Dromore dated 20 Nov 1877 which shows Thomas McCARNEY (parents John & Catherine McCARNEY) of Carriglass and Bridget COLGAN (parents E????? & Mary COLGAN) of Minegar. Witnesses were Frances MONAGHAN (Carriglass) & John T/FAGUE (Tullycleenagh). Catherine (Cassie) McCARNEY emigrated in May 1896 aboard the SS Belganland arriving in Philadelphia, PA. She listed her last residence as Fintona and she intended to stay with her cousin, Bridget MONAGHAN in Philadelphia. Mary Ann McCARNEY emigrated in April 1899 aboard the SS Italia arriving in Philadelphia, PA. She listed her last residence as Glengan and she intended to stay with her sister Cassie in Philadelphia, PA. Coincidentally, there was a Francis MONAGHAN on the ship who also listed his last residence as Glengan and he intended to stay with his sister, Bridget MONAGHAN in Camden, New Jersey. Cassie McCARNEY was staying at the home of John & Mary CARNEY. Believe this to be a uncle or some other relative who americanized his last name by dropping the 'Mc'. On different forms that my grandmother signed, sometimes she omitted the 'Mc' or added it as an afterthought. Have reason to believe that Thomas McCARNEY may have accidentally died, thus the reason for the daughters emigrating from Ireland as the mother may had hopes of remarrying. Mary Ann McCARNEY married William H MILLER (2nd generation Irish) in Philadelphia in 1905. They had five children: William Henry (Mar 1906), Thomas James (Mar 1908), Ellen (Jan 1912), Francis Joseph (1916) and Vincent Anthony (Feb 1919). This past summer, I mailed about a hundred or so postcards with a picture of my grandmother in her 60s to addresses I determined were in the locale where the McCARNEYs and COLGANs should be located. To date, I have received three replies, one being 'occupant moved'. The other two could not shed any light on my grandmother's family in County Tyrone. I would greatly appreciate any information anyone may have on the McCARNEYs and/or COLGANs and I would be happy to share all info I currently have as it pertains to them in the Colonies (USA). Thank you, Frank L Hannigan Townlands: Minegar is Meenagar, Carryiglass is Carryglass & Glengan is Glengeen. Located within a five mile or less radius of each other. Happy Thanksgiving Day to all!