The results for this year's 'Tidy Town Report' are in and here is the extract for Dunfanaghy . . . " . . Overall Developmental Approach: Dunfanaghy is a popular coastal town with wonderful natural amenities and beautiful scenery. It is quite clear that there is a lot of building work on going and this brings with it its own problems of site being worked on and unfinished gardens and residential areas, overall though the hard work of the committee there is a good balance on the work being done and the protection of the natural environs which is a credit to them. The Built Environment: Visually the main street is nice with buildings such as Arnold's Hotel, AIB Bank, Haiti Sona and McAuliffes Craft Shop adding to the overall look of the town. There are a couple of prime properties, which are run down and now for sale, when these are sold and developed it will look better. The many developments of holiday homes and private houses on the main approach roads are being built to a high standard and when stonewalls and paving are finished and in place these add to the standard. The stonewalls also at the waterfront and throughout the town on approach roads is a lovely feature. The two schools, Garda Station, Presbyterian Church and Catholic Church are kept in pristine condition. The Dunfanaghy Workhouse with stone building is a lovely building and a nice addition. It will be interesting to see what development plans there are out for the derelict out house behind it. The Market Square looks well to the Main Street Front but could do with some work to the back of these buildings and the Public Toilet area. Landscaping: there is great attention overall to landscaping and the main street is colourful and attractive with hanging baskets and Palm tree pot plants. Most of the private houses on roads such as Portnablagh and the Creeslough Road had beautifully maintained, mature gardens that added to the overall high standard of landscaping. Wildlife and Natural Amenities: Dunfanaghy is a major centre for brown trout and the only place in Ireland where the corncrake can be held in its natural habitat. The landscaped waterfront area would now be an ideal location to put a plaque or notice board detailing the Wildlife and Natural Amenities of the local area and it would be an addition to the town to the residents and visitors alike. Litter Control: The main street in Dunfanaghy was litter free. There were some small litter at the Public Toilet area, but overall the standard was good throughout the environs. The Bottle Bank area was clean and maintained well. It is quite apparent that a dedicated drive to do this is going on in the town and surrounding areas. Tidiness Due to ongoing building work and properties being sold and/or developed there is going to be a certain amount of untidiness but having looked at some of the finished developments they appear to be completed well. It is essential that the Committee continues to ensure and monitor that developers leave the sites and building areas in the best possible condition including landscaping before they move on. Some retailers using the main street as a seated area and for displaying merchandise does take away from the clean and tidy look of the main street. The sign for W.J. Crossan could do replacing on the main street. There are a couple of derelict properties spotted here and there throughout the area and it would be good to pursue as to ownership and development purposes in the long term. Residential Areas: There appears to be quite a lot of secondary residences (Summer/Holiday Homes) in Dunfanaghy but for the most part the standard of housing and finish is very good with these properties. The permanent residences were also finished and maintained to a very high standard, which is a great credit to the committee to achieve this standard and to the home owners that quite obviously have a great sense of pride in their properties and environ. Roads, Street and back Areas: The road surfaces, footpaths, built stone walls and new lightning have all added to the standard of the town. General Impression: There is a very good standard within Dunfanaghy and the committee are to be congratulated for the work achieved thus far, for their commitment and efforts. It might be an idea now to put together a 3-5 year plan. Second Round Adjudication: There an abundance of new houses and new stone walling throughout. Do ensure that building materials are removed once work is complete. The many churches in the town and their grounds are well maintained! The town was very busy and generally looked fresh, apart from the Carrig Rua Hotel, which will hopefully be restored to its former glory once it has been sold. Litter control was a problem on the day with quite a few outbreaks evident on the main street of the town, particularly in the vicinity of the Market Square. The recycling area showed evidence of dumping, so perhaps a more frequent pick-up is required? A boarded house opposite the Church of Ireland should be restored to its former glory in an appropriate manner, as it is quite charming. . " Slan Henry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.764 / Virus Database: 511 - Release Date: 15/09/2004

I know a lot of Irish, particularly Donegal, ended up in Ohio so this might be useful if you either live there or have a friend/rellie who can log on. <SNIP> State Library Of Ohio Launches Virtual Reference Service That Answers Questions 24/7, With Real Time Answers From Professional Librarians Service - initiated first in Cleveland - is now available to all persons living in the State of Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The statewide introduction of KnowItNow 24x7 was inaugurated at a ceremony at the Northwest Library in Columbus, Ohio on September 7, 2004. The Northwest Library is a cooperative project of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and Worthington Libraries, and is managed by Worthington Libraries. Utilizing a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded by the State Library of Ohio, all persons living in the State of Ohio can now use the State's online 24/7 virtual reference service. The online service, available at http://www.KnowItNow.org , is designed to provide all residents, whether they do or do not possess a library card, with access to information, regardless of the time of day. According to Joanne Budler, State Librarian of Ohio, "To use the service, all that Ohio residents need to do is log on to http://www.KnowItNow.org , and enter their zip code. From that point, the Web site offers a variety of reference options." Referencing the user-friendly layout of the site, Ms. Budler said, "Users can ask questions on a variety of topics, chat in real time with a librarian, find answers to their questions, and get homework help." Resources from business and finance, to health and medicine, from science and technology to genealogy, are all accessible from the site, with librarians staffing the service for real time answers to questions asked by online users of the service. Tutors are available to assist students from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. Access to the Web site is obtainable from a home computer, a personal laptop, a computer at work or in the library. KnowItNow.org is one of only a few virtual reference services made available through a statewide public library system in the United States. The free service is supported by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services funds, granted through the State Library of Ohio. <END SNIP> Slan Henry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.764 / Virus Database: 511 - Release Date: 15/09/2004

I said: > > There are online catalogues for library consortiums that allow you to > search multiple library catalogues simultaneously. Having said which, > of course I can't find any of the URLs (I KNOW I bookmarked them a long > time ago). It was really bothering me that I couldn't find those URLs. I had found one for the (US) Library of Congress Gateway, but I thought it was a dead link. Maybe the server was just down when I tried, because today the LoC Gateway is up and working just fine. The URL is http://www.loc.gov/z3950/gateway.html and it links to libraries in the US, Canada, South Africa, England, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and lots of other places and other consortia. One of the entries, for instance, is to the COPAC database, which has records from 26 UK and Irish University Research Libraries. There are other gateways out there, too -- just search on "library gateway" (and maybe add a location or type of library) to see what you find, e.g., Canadian Library Gateway -- http://www.collectionscanada.ca/gateway/ Australian Libraries Gateway -- http://www.nla.gov.au/libraries/ This is not really for Rachel, who's said she'll wait for the book she was looking for to be reprinted, but because I hated to leave a loose end dangling. I hope the info helps someone somewhere who's trying to find a particular source! Regards, Claire K.

Many thanks to everyone who replied to my original query. Thanks to Claire I've learnt there is a service for buying dissertations and this was new to me. And it looks like the book is being published by Four Courts Press with the rather snappier title of The Laggan Army in Ireland. Thank you to Dave for that and info on the Stewarts and thank you all for he info on OOP sources. This is what makes a the list so great. Rachel

It looks as if this book is to be republished -as Dave says below. This is an extract from the Four Courts website - publication due Feb 2005. rachel The Laggan army in Ireland, 1640-80 KEVIN MCKENNY The subject of this book is the landed interests, political ideologies and military campaigns of the north-west Ulster settlers in Ireland between 1640 and c.1685. After demonstrating (by ethnic origins) the landholding patterns of these people on the eve of the great Irish Rebellion of 1641, it is shown that they responded to the threat generated by this insurrection, by forming themselves into a formidable military fighting corps, which was termed the 'Laggan Army'. When the King and Parliament went to war on the British mainland in 1642, the ideological divisions surrounding that conflict were slowly transferred to Ireland. This occurred when both the King and parliament sought aid from the settlers in Ireland. Initially the support given by Ulster's settlers to the sides in England was complicated by the Catholic threat to their estates in Ireland. When Parliament placed the vanquished King on trial for his life, however, the settlers in Ireland quickly polarised into those who supported the King and those who supported the ideologies of the Parliament. The result of this polarisation was that British civil war battles were fought on Irish soil, where settler fought settler over the ideological differences generated by the execution of Monarchy in 1649. This study looks at the fortunes of those settlers who supported the King Kevin McKenny, is a graduate of NUIM and SUNY, Stony Brook, USA. 240pp February 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mitchell" <mitch@pixie.co.za> To: <DONEGALEIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 6:27 PM Subject: [DONEGALEIRE] Kevin McKenny's Book on the Laggan Army > I don't know if this is the same book, but one by Kevin McKenny on the Laggan Army is in the pipeline for publication. When I last inquired, the due date was given as September 2004. > > Details are as follows: > > Title: The Laggan Army in Ireland, 1640-80 > Author: Kevin McKenny > Code no.: 1-85182-751-X > UK Distributor: Gill & Macmillan Ltd > Publisher: Four Courts Press, Dublin > I understood that the book would also be available through the Ulster Historical Foundation. > > > Dave Mitchell > Cape Town > South Africa > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Claire > To: > Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 5:10 PM > Subject: Re: [DONEGALEIRE] Book on the Laggan forces campaigns 1620-1685 > > > Rachel wrote: > > > thesis by Kevin McKenny, State University of New York..."The Landed Interest, political ideology and Military > campaigns of the North west Ulster Settlers and their Lagan Army"... > > > published by the Irish Academic Press... book title... [Kevin McKenny] For Kings or Ulster: The Landed Interest, Political Ideologies and > Military > > Campaigns of the British Settler Armies of the North West 1620-1685" > > ISBN 0716525674 > > > > I have failed to find a copy for sale as it is OOP. > ... > > > > > ==== DONEGALEIRE Mailing List ==== > All email to listowner should be sent to > postalq@grnco.net > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Please respond the the address below. Do not hit reply ----- Original Message ----- From: <Fordeaustin@aol.com> To: <DONEGALEIRE-L-request@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 7:42 PM Subject: McCaddens > My name is Austin Forde. My mother was Catherine McCadden from the townland > of Leghowney, County Donegal. Her father was John McCadden born around 1879, > from the townland of Leghowney .Her grandfather was Anthony McCadden born > around 1850 from the townland of Stranass. His wife was Kitty Slevin, born around > 1854 from the townland of Leghowney. My mother's mother was Bridget Quinn, from > Rossilly Barr, and was born 1884. Bridget's father was Patrick Quinn, and > her mother carried the same first name, (Bridget),and was from Rossilly Barr. > Her maiden name was Travis. If anyone has any information on these lines I > would be interested in hearing from you. I have a lot of information to share. > > Thank you . > > > Austin.

I don't know if this is the same book, but one by Kevin McKenny on the Laggan Army is in the pipeline for publication. When I last inquired, the due date was given as September 2004. Details are as follows: Title: The Laggan Army in Ireland, 1640-80 Author: Kevin McKenny Code no.: 1-85182-751-X UK Distributor: Gill & Macmillan Ltd Publisher: Four Courts Press, Dublin I understood that the book would also be available through the Ulster Historical Foundation. Dave Mitchell Cape Town South Africa ----- Original Message ----- From: Claire To: Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [DONEGALEIRE] Book on the Laggan forces campaigns 1620-1685 Rachel wrote: > thesis by Kevin McKenny, State University of New York..."The Landed Interest, political ideology and Military campaigns of the North west Ulster Settlers and their Lagan Army"... > published by the Irish Academic Press... book title... [Kevin McKenny] For Kings or Ulster: The Landed Interest, Political Ideologies and Military > Campaigns of the British Settler Armies of the North West 1620-1685" > ISBN 0716525674 > > I have failed to find a copy for sale as it is OOP. ...

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Rachel wrote: > thesis by Kevin McKenny, State University of New York..."The Landed Interest, political ideology and Military campaigns of the North west Ulster Settlers and their Lagan Army"... > published by the Irish Academic Press... book title... [Kevin McKenny] For Kings or Ulster: The Landed Interest, Political Ideologies and Military > Campaigns of the British Settler Armies of the North West 1620-1685" > ISBN 0716525674 > > I have failed to find a copy for sale as it is OOP. ... Rachel and list, There are online catalogues for library consortiums that allow you to search multiple library catalogues simultaneously. Having said which, of course I can't find any of the URLs (I KNOW I bookmarked them a long time ago). While searching on the web for the consortiums, I did find this -- http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Libweb/ -- which links to online library catalogues throughout the world. So, it would entail multiple searches through the likely libraries, but it does present some solution to the problem of tracking down a copy of an out-of-print book. None of the OOP bookfinder sites I looked at could find a copy of the book. One said it appeared to be in print, but it could not find any copies for sale. To know for sure, and maybe to find an OOP/rare bookseller who can get the book for you, see if your local library subscribes to http://www.booksoutofprint.com/bip/ -- the digital version of the publishing industry's standard reference. If you'd be happy with the original thesis rather than the published book, you can buy it online (unbound) or via fax/mail (bound) from University Microfilms Inc. (UMI) via their Dissertation Express service -- see http://www.umi.com/umi/dissertations/disexpress.shtml -- and, yes, I verified that this particular dissertation is available through them. UMI is the company that publishes (almost?) all theses/dissertations in the US, so is a good place to start your search whenever you're looking for a dissertation. I hope those library, bookseller, and theses options help. Regards, Claire K.

Dear Rachel, It's possible that your library might be able to get this for you on Interloan. Jeanette. > > One note that took my eye is referred to as a thesis by > Kevin McKenny ,State University of New York. > A Google search shows it has been published by the Irish > Academic Press. The thesis title was "The Landed Interest > , political ideology and Military campaigns of the North > west Ulster Settlers and their Lagan Army" Usually > spelled ' Laggan' > > The book title > For Kings or Ulster: The Landed Interest, Political > Ideologies and Military Campaigns of the British Settler > Armies of the North West 1620-1685 " > ISBN 0716525674 > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new > Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. > Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Rachel, Thanks for sharing this information. If you or anyone else finds these books, would you remember I am looking for a WILKINSON (probably from England, perhaps Scotland) who fought in the Battle of the Boyne, 1688-1690. The family legend says for his service, he was given land in County Donegal (Creenasmere, Kilmacloo and Faymore). Sandy in San Antonio, Texas -----Original Message----- From: Records [mailto:records@dysarts.co.uk] Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2004 12:37 PM To: DONEGALEIRE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Book on the Laggan forces campaigns 1620-1685 I am currently reading a book on Cromwell in Ireland which has a bibliography and notes that take up about one third of the pages - always a sign of well- researched book!(IMHO) ISBN 0 7171 2884 9 One note that took my eye is referred to as a thesis by Kevin McKenny ,State University of New York. A Google search shows it has been published by the Irish Academic Press. The thesis title was "The Landed Interest, political ideology and Military campaigns of the North west Ulster Settlers and their Lagan Army" Usually spelled ' Laggan' The book title For Kings or Ulster: The Landed Interest, Political Ideologies and Military Campaigns of the British Settler Armies of the North West 1620-1685 " ISBN 0716525674 I have failed to find a copy for sale as it is OOP. My Chambers were in Taughboyne then and though I haven't got back that far with the Dysarts, who knows? I'd be interested to know if anyone has come across this book and if it contains any details of the make up of the force.. I'll try my library on Monday to see if they can locate a copy. The Cromwell book mentions the Laggan force leaders Sir Robert and his brother Sir William STEWART. (although it doesn't say which of the Stewart families they come from. ) Apart from the Laggan presence at various campaigns it does say the Laggan force soldiers needed to return to their crops and wouldn't agree to go on campaign to Connaught. Rachel ______________________________

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I am currently reading a book on Cromwell in Ireland which has a bibliography and notes that take up about one third of the pages - always a sign of well- researched book!(IMHO) ISBN 0 7171 2884 9 One note that took my eye is referred to as a thesis by Kevin McKenny ,State University of New York. A Google search shows it has been published by the Irish Academic Press. The thesis title was "The Landed Interest, political ideology and Military campaigns of the North west Ulster Settlers and their Lagan Army" Usually spelled ' Laggan' The book title For Kings or Ulster: The Landed Interest, Political Ideologies and Military Campaigns of the British Settler Armies of the North West 1620-1685 " ISBN 0716525674 I have failed to find a copy for sale as it is OOP. My Chambers were in Taughboyne then and though I haven't got back that far with the Dysarts, who knows? I'd be interested to know if anyone has come across this book and if it contains any details of the make up of the force.. I'll try my library on Monday to see if they can locate a copy. The Cromwell book mentions the Laggan force leaders Sir Robert and his brother Sir William STEWART. (although it doesn't say which of the Stewart families they come from. ) Apart from the Laggan presence at various campaigns it does say the Laggan force soldiers needed to return to their crops and wouldn't agree to go on campaign to Connaught. Rachel

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Hi Barb! Although Rocktown doesn't show on my maps, the passenger list has Falcarragh noted as well - that would indicate it was not far from there. Bernard - info@sportproject.u-net.com - is researching Gallaghers in Rocktown and Craigtown in Tullaghgobegley, so it may be worthwhile emailing him to see if you are after the same family. It looks like Bridget was going to join her sister Rose and I found a Rose Gallagher, 24, on the Furnessia in 1908, father Daniel, she being from Craigtown, Falcarragh. Rose was travelling with Maggie McClafferty, 30, and they were both going to join their cousin Grace Gallagher at 311 42nd St, West Philadelphia. Hope that helps! Lindel Barbara Bradley wrote: >My first post so I hope I'm doing this correctly. > >My ancestor Bridget Gallagher came to the US at age 18 in 1909. On the >ship's manifest she lists her hometown as Rocktown, Donegal. I can't seem >to find this town/village on any map. Does anyone have any idea where >Rocktown is located in Donegal? > >Thanks in advance. > >Barb Bradley > > >==== DONEGALEIRE Mailing List ==== >All email to listowner should be sent to >postalq@grnco.net > >============================== >Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > >

Lindel, Thanks so much for the information. I'm 'fairly' sure this is my Bridget as she's listed again under her married name Bridget Bradley, along with her children Mary and Daniel in 1916. The manifest lists her father as Daniel Gallagher of Rocktown, Donegal. Barb Bradley -----Original Message----- From: DONEGALEIRE-L-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:DONEGALEIRE-L-request@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lindel Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 6:54 PM To: DONEGALEIRE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [DONEGALEIRE] Rocktown Hi Barb! Although Rocktown doesn't show on my maps, the passenger list has Falcarragh noted as well - that would indicate it was not far from there. Bernard - info@sportproject.u-net.com - is researching Gallaghers in Rocktown and Craigtown in Tullaghgobegley, so it may be worthwhile emailing him to see if you are after the same family. It looks like Bridget was going to join her sister Rose and I found a Rose Gallagher, 24, on the Furnessia in 1908, father Daniel, she being from Craigtown, Falcarragh. Rose was travelling with Maggie McClafferty, 30, and they were both going to join their cousin Grace Gallagher at 311 42nd St, West Philadelphia. Hope that helps! Lindel Barbara Bradley wrote: >My first post so I hope I'm doing this correctly. > >My ancestor Bridget Gallagher came to the US at age 18 in 1909. On the >ship's manifest she lists her hometown as Rocktown, Donegal. I can't seem >to find this town/village on any map. Does anyone have any idea where >Rocktown is located in Donegal? > >Thanks in advance. > >Barb Bradley > > >==== DONEGALEIRE Mailing List ==== >All email to listowner should be sent to >postalq@grnco.net > >============================== >Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > ==== DONEGALEIRE Mailing List ==== ************************************************************************ <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Check out these Donegal Information Sites Dick O'Donnell's- http://www.mindspring.com/~dickod/donegal/index.htm O Donnell Abu/ http://homepage.tinet.ie/~vod/ Donegal Families/ http://homepage.tinet.ie/~donfam/ Donegal Database- http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegaleire/Doncontent.html Donegal Information/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegal/ Check out The Griffith's Valuation & other statistics at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/ ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

----- Original Message ----- From: <HeyMarine@aol.com> Subject: Re: [DONEGALEIRE] Fw: McGonigal & O'Donnell > Frank what part of Donegal is your family from....My 2nd Cuz is married to > a > McGonigal... > > Patrick McCool > Chicago... >

Dear Frank Thank you for posting the information on Ramelton. Its a super site. A bit more history .................. Click on B & B's, See Ardeen House which is now owned by Mrs Anne Campbell. This was the home of Catherine Black who was born 1878 and when a young woman became Private Nurse to King George V. Catherine is part of my family History. Her Grandfather was a brother of my g-g-g Grandfather William Black. Catherine died in London in 1949. Muriel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank McGonigal" <frank017@sympatico.ca> To: <DONEGALEIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [DONEGALEIRE] Dear Donegal > Of course you all know about Lindels great web site,but there's also this > one with excellent photo's of Ramelton ( where my wife Frances,nee McGarvey > comes from) and Donegal. > > http://www.ramelton.net/ > > Frank McGonigal Ont.Canada > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Fran Miller" <ancabhan@taconic.net> > To: <DONEGALEIRE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 7:09 AM > Subject: Re: [DONEGALEIRE] Dear Donegal > > > > Your article touched me on this very rainy, dreary day ! > > I especially related to the remark by the American gentleman. I am getting > > ready to take off on my bi-annual trek to Ireland and my visit to my > cousins > > in Donegal is always the highlight! I savor the essence of Donegal, > > especially the beaches and the people themselves. I cry when the time > comes > > to depart, as it seems my heart wants to stay there. > > Thanks for sharing. > > > > Frances > > > > ==== DONEGALEIRE Mailing List ==== > To browse through the archives of the list go to > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Visit my homepage at http://freepages.genealogy.com/~donegaleire > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Not that I know of at present,I'm still trying to trace my McGONIGALS in Ireland. I recently found descendants of my gr.grandfather William McGONIGALS "SECOND" family in Coldstream Scotland. Her name is Mary McGonigal and she tells me that Williams parents came from Portadown in Co.Armagh. I had been concentrating on Donegal as a source for them. My McGonigals were Tailors, and Portadown Co.Armagh was I believe,an important weaving/linen town in the past,so that makes sense. You're McGonigal/O'Donnell match would be more likely a Donegal source. Frank > > Did any of your McGonigals get tied up with an O'Donnell? I'm looking for an > Owen O'Donnell who married Ann McGonigal - would have been in early to mid > 1800's - had at least two sons, John and James. Both sons ended up in St. > Louis - I found an Owen O'Donnell buried at Rock Spring in St. Louis but > haven't been able to get any information on him or find him in early census > records. Any help appreciated. Julie in 108 degrees Arizona - Fall weather. > > >

I believe this was meant for the list........ ----- Original Message ----- From: <b.chitwood@mchsi.com> Subject: McGonigal & O'Donnell Did any of your McGonigals get tied up with an O'Donnell? I'm looking for an Owen O'Donnell who married Ann McGonigal - would have been in early to mid 1800's - had at least two sons, John and James. Both sons ended up in St. Louis - I found an Owen O'Donnell buried at Rock Spring in St. Louis but haven't been able to get any information on him or find him in early census records. Any help appreciated. Julie in 108 degrees Arizona - Fall weather. From: "Frank McGonigal" <frank017@sympatico.ca> Of course you all know about Lindels great web site,but there's also this one with excellent photo's of Ramelton ( where my wife Frances,nee McGarvey comes from) and Donegal. http://www.ramelton.net/ Frank McGonigal Ont.Canada