Good morning list, I know that most of you will not be able to attend this lecture but I wanted to let you know about the 57 Irishmen buried in a massive grave in Chester Co., PA. If you have any question -- contact the two (2) Profs. mentioned. UPCOMING EVENT: APRIL Thursday, April 8, 2004 at 7:30 pm ... The SPRING NAAMANS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION (Robinson House / Naamans Tea House) NEWSLETTER is available on line. Lecture 'The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut' by Profs. William Watson, chairman, and John Ahtes, History Dept. Immaculata College, Chester Co., PA. Reviving the legend of the 57 Irish railroad workers who came to the US in 1832 to work on the Penn-Columbia line at Duffy's Cut near Exton: all died within 6 weeks from cholera. The speakers are trying, with state sponsorship, to rediscover their mass grave to have them exhumed and re-interred. A fascinating, little known chapter of local history with supernatural overtones. Charge $2 members, $3 non-members includes refreshments. FROM: Ray Hester, darley_99@yahoo.com ...792-2127; for ROBINSON HOUSE (event info), 792-0285 or see sched. via www.robinsonhousede.org Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Hi to all on list I am trying another line of the family and wondered if anyone knows this line: Thomas Hay, Schoolteacher, Kinnelargy School. Sons John and Hugh born 1840 and married Ann Jane Jackson born 1852 from Ards, Dunfanaghy. I understand from my Mother's cousin that Hugh lived in Churchill and had 3 sons, one of whom had trouble with his leg. They were James Henry Hay 1872, William Edward Hay 1873 and James Jackson Hay 1876. If anyone has any knowledge please contact me as I would love to tie up this side of the family. Eleanor Wright researching McElhinney, Hay, Speer etc.

Eleanor, In addition to the data Lindel gave you here are a few extra marriages (19) all in Donegal, some look promising. Also included are 7 birth from Dunfanaghy that maybe your family. Hope they assist you in finding your family. Bob Cdn. =================================================== MARRIAGES: HAY, William Marriage Wife: Margery FISHER Marriage Date: 30 Apr 1850 Recorded in: Mevagh, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: John HAY Wife's Father: Alexander FISHER Source: FHL Film 101319 Dates: 1850 - 1850 RITCHIE, William Barry Marriage Wife: Jane HAY Marriage Date: 5 Mar 1850 Recorded in: Tullyfern, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: Francis RITCHIE Wife's Father: Thomas HAY Source: FHL Film 101319 Dates: 1850 - 1850 HAY, Robert Marriage Wife: Margaret WILSON Marriage Date: 26 May 1851 Recorded in: Conwall, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: Robert HAY Wife's Father: John WILSON Source: FHL Film 101327 Dates: 1851 - 1851 HAYES, John Thompson Marriage Wife: Rebecca DOAK Marriage Date: 12 Jun 1851 Recorded in: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: James HAYES Wife's Father: Robert DOAK Source: FHL Film 101331 Dates: 1851 - 1851 MCILWAINE, William James Marriage Wife: Rabecca HAY Marriage Date: 1 Jan 1852 Recorded in: Tully, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: Andrew MCILWAINE Wife's Father: Robert HAY Source: FHL Film 101329 Dates: 1852 - 1852 HAY, John Age: 20 Marriage Wife: Martha KELSO Marriage Date: 7 Jul 1853 Recorded in: Clondahorky, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: William HAY Source: FHL Film 101346 Dates: 1853 - 1853 HAYES, Thomas Marriage Wife: Anne STEEN Marriage Date: 24 Nov 1853 Recorded in: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: James HAYES Wife's Father: William STEEN Source: FHL Film 101351 Dates: 1853 - 1853 MCNUTT, Peter Age: 28 Marriage Wife: Margaret HAY Age: 21 Marriage Date: 24 Mar 1853 Recorded in: Mevagh, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: John MCNUTT Wife's Father: Finlay HAY Source: FHL Film 101349 Dates: 1853 - 1853 MITCHELL, John Marriage Wife: Mary HAYES Marriage Date: 27 Dec 1853 Recorded in: Tullyaughnich, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: William MITCHELL Wife's Father: John HAYES Source: FHL Film 101349 Dates: 1853 - 1853 CAMPBELL, David Marriage Wife: Dora HAY Marriage Date: 21 Dec 1854 Recorded in: Tully, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: Samuel CAMPBELL Wife's Father: Robert HAY Source: FHL Film 101359 Dates: 1854 - 1854 HAY, William Marriage Wife: Elizabeth BLACK Marriage Date: 26 Jan 1854 Recorded in: Tullyaughnish, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: Moses HAY Wife's Father: William BLACK Source: FHL Film 101359 Dates: 1854 - 1854 HAY, Joseph Marriage Wife: Mary Jane CAMPBELL Marriage Date: 23 May 1854 Recorded in: Tullyfern, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: David HAY Wife's Father: William CAMPBELL Source: FHL Film 101359 Dates: 1854 - 1854 CHAPMAN, Simon Marriage Wife: Mary Jane HAYS Age: 20 Marriage Date: 15 Nov 1855 Recorded in: Conwall, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: Joseph CHAPMAN Wife's Father: Joseph HAYS Source: FHL Film 101367 Dates: 1855 - 1855 HAY, John Marriage Wife: Catharine MC NUTT Marriage Date: 22 Feb 1855 Recorded in: Clondevadock, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: William HAY Wife's Father: Robt. MC NUTT Source: FHL Film 101369 Dates: 1855 - 1855 REID, Alexander Marriage Wife: Martha HAY Marriage Date: 20 Nov 1855 Recorded in: Clondahorky, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: Alexr. REID Wife's Father: John HAY Source: FHL Film 101366 Dates: 1855 - 1855 WRIGHT, Thomas Marriage Wife: Isabella HAY Marriage Date: 30 Dec 1856 Recorded in: Tully, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: Thomas WRIGHT Wife's Father: Robert HAY Source: FHL Film 101379 Dates: 1856 - 1856 HAYES, John Marriage Wife: Sarah REID Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1860 Recorded in: Aghanunshin, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: John HAYES Wife's Father: Robert REID Source: FHL Film 101417 Dates: 1860 - 1860 HAYS, Hugh Marriage Wife: Maryanne BEALE OR KEARNEY Marriage Date: 5 Mar 1861 Recorded in: Clondahorky, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: John HAYS Wife's Father: Thomas KEARNEY Source: FHL Film 101426 Dates: 1861 - 1861 HAY, William Marriage Wife: Elizabeth CULBERT Marriage Date: 18 Dec 1862 Recorded in: Kilmacrenan, Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Husband's Father: David HAY Wife's Father: Moses CULBERT Source: FHL Film 101439 Dates: 1862 - 1862 ============================== BIRTHS: HAY, James Birth Gender: Male Birth Date: 23 Oct 1864 Birthplace: Dunfanaghy, Don, Ire Recorded in: Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: John HAY Mother: Catherine GARDNER Source: FHL Film 101096 Dates: 1864 - 1864 HAY, Martha Birth Gender: Female Birth Date: 20 Mar 1869 Birthplace: 61, Dunfanaghy, Don, Ire Recorded in: Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: John HAY Mother: Catherine GARDINER Source: FHL Film 101186 Dates: 1869 - 1870 HAY, Elizabeth Birth Gender: Female Birth Date: 18 Jun 1871 Birthplace: 72, Dunfanaghy, Don, Ire Recorded in: Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: John HAY Mother: Catherine GARDINER Source: FHL Film 255819 Dates: 1871 - 1872 HAYS, Catherine Birth Gender: Female Birth Date: 18 Jul 1871 Birthplace: 61, Dunfanaghy, Don, Ire Recorded in: Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: Hugh HAYS Mother: Margret RUSSEL Source: FHL Film 255826 Dates: 1871 - 1872 HAY, Birth Gender: Male Birth Date: 11 Jun 1872 Birthplace: 76, Dunfanaghy, Don, Ire Recorded in: Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: Hugh HAY Mother: Annie Jane JACKSON Source: FHL Film 255850 Dates: 1872 - 1873 HAY, William Birth Gender: Male Birth Date: 16 Sep 1872 Birthplace: Dunfanaghy, Don, Ire Recorded in: Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: James Hay Mother: Mary Anne Alcorn Source: FHL Film 255857 Dates: 1872 - 1873 HAY, Birth Gender: Male Birth Date: 10 Nov 1873 Birthplace: Dunfanaghy, Don, Ire Recorded in: Donegal, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: Hugh HAY Mother: Annie Jane JACKSON Source: FHL Film 255889 Dates: 1873 - 1875 >

A man of Arranmore Patrick Anthony Gallagher, of Cherrydown Avenue, Chingford, London, formerly of Arranmore, died in Whipps Cross Hospital, London, on the 16th March some ten minutes short of his 66th birthday on St Patrick's Day. Pat bore his last illness with strength and courage. On Wednesday 24th Pat, was laid to rest in Chingford Mount Cemetery. His grave, a spot 'That is for ever Arranmore', is close by the summit of the wooded green-hillside cemetery, southwards facing towards Greenwich and the City of London skyline. It is a measure of the man that the Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila, North Chingford was packed to overflowing, with family and friends, from near and far, for the funeral service on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning's requiem mass. Pat had a great love and respect for the ocean acquired during his young life on Arranmore and this was reflected in the hymns sung at his requiem mass. Fr Michael Stokes, Parish Priest of our Lady of Grace and Dean of Waltham Forest conducted both services with befitting dignity and eloquence. Pat was born in Glasgow on St Patrick's day 1938, the second of five children and only son of Paddy (Bhiddy Earghal) and Biddy (nee Sharkey). Both parents were natives of Arranmore and the family returned from Glasgow to their island home at Illion in 1942. Pat received his education at Aphort national school. His teacher Patrick Bonner remembers him well. As a young man he went with his father to the 'tatie hoking' in Scotland. In later years he was employed on the building of a whiskey distillery on the Isle of Jura. He began his tunnelling career in the Scottish hydroelectric projects and came to London in 1962 where he was employed in the construction of the Victoria underground line. Pat remained in civil engineering until 1997 when he was severely injured in a tunnelling accident. He returned to Arranmore each summer up to the early 1980's to fish salmon on his half-decker the 'St Benedict'. Pat was happiest when he was on a boat. He had a 24ft sailing boat 'The Breakaway' moored at Burnham on Crouch. Here, in the estuary of the Thames, with his wife Mary, their family and friends many happy weekends were spent sailing. Pat was of an athletic build, maintained a high level of personal fitness and had a great love of sport. When at home in Arranmore he played regularly for Midland Rovers and made the occasional appearance for Arran Hibs. He was a proud father, the day some years ago, when his son Patrick scored the winning goal in the final of the Arranmore regatta-week soccer tournament. In 1968 Pat and Mary Nally, Rathowen, Co Westmeath married at the Sacred Heart Church, Eden Grove, London. Pat was an intelligent man, a devout Christian, with a rock solid faith he received from his parents, teachers and priests on Arranmore. This deep faith helped him come to terms with the severe injuries he suffered in the tunnel accident. He spent five months recuperating in the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital; Stanmore and many more at home in Chingford. The doctors in Stanmore said it was his level of fitness and sheer will to live that made him walk again. Pat is survived by his wife Mary, his three daughters Margaret Papa, Sheffield, Bridget Ward, Headford, Galway, Maria Lidbury, Bexleyheath, Kent, and son Patrick, Chingford. Sons in law, Tony, Paul and Stuart. Grandchildren, Gabriella, Gianluca and Daniel. Sisters, Bridie Proctor, Fallagowan, Arranmore, Margaret Sweeney and Mary Roarty, Baltoney, Gortahork, Grace Sweeney, Southgate, London, brothers in law Barney and Charlie Sweeney, Hugo Roarty, Michael J Nally, Winetown, Rathowen and John Nally, Summerhill, Co Westmeath and many relatives. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. Henry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.647 / Virus Database: 414 - Release Date: 29/03/2004

Have corrected the GV "P" surnames Listing, added 100 names http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/ Griffith's Valuation (1857) for Donegal surnames from Mc Paul to Purrines This page contains 624 surnames sorted by Surname, Parish and Location

In a message dated 3/27/2004 5:04:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Ann Waddell" <Waddell@LevesqueOnline.com> writes: I do have lots of info from when they arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Apparently they were born or it lists Jane was born in North Ulster, Donegal Ireland, so I assume the others were also. I found on a marriage certificate that the father was Robert Wilson, and the Wife's name Catherine, no last name, the story is that she arrived here from Ireland with four children, so I assume that Robert must have died before she left ; so maybe around 1864. Or as frequently happened, the Husband of Catherine arrived first, maybe years before, saved up money and finally sent for them. ?? In my case, my grandmother emigrated first and arrived in 1894. Grandpop hunted her down in 1901 and married her but he had only just arrived in 1901. Don't give up on the husband yet. You may find him even earlier!. Good luck.

Hi everyone. I have some information for Jane German, but the email number I used has just bounced. Can anyone help ? Hopefully Jane will see this. Muriel

Hi Everyone, I am new to the list and thought I would print who I am looking for incase someone is researching the same name, I do have lots of info from when they arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Apparently they were born or it lists Jane was born in North Ulster, Donegal Ireland, so I assume the others were also. I found on a marriage certificate that the father was Robert Wilson, and the Wife's name Catherine, no last name, the story is that she arrived here from Ireland with four children, so I assume that Robert must have died before she left ; so maybe around 1864. Thomas apparently was five when they left and was born June 27, 1859, there was his sister Mary, Elizabeth and Jane Wilson, she was born in 1845. I did a bit of a look up on some Ireland site, but am unable to remember where, and they did show. Ann NB..

Hello list, Would it be possible to find the christening date of Joseph Magee, born 15 April 1810 in County Donegal? In 1836/1837 he immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, departing from Londonderry. I have no other information except that his wife was Jane. I suspect she was also from Donegal. I believe they attended the Church of Ireland. Any advice gladly accepted. Nancy

Have updated the site with new census data: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/ 1901 Census for Ireland - County Donegal Pettigo-Grousehall-Tirhugh-Templcarn-Carn The ages for the No. 12 Reilly family are missing, not sure if they were in the original data or I just missed them. Will look if and when I see the film again at the FHC. Enjoy Bob Cdn.

My wife's great grandfather was William Hyland originally from Tipperary, N.R., a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary stationed in County Donegal from 1866 until he retired in 1888. His presence in Breenagh, Letterkenny District, in 1877 is confirmed with the birth of Catherine. Her known siblings include Mary, James, William, John, Saddie, Arthur, Alice, Anne, and a half brother, Justin. We visited the site of the R.I.C. barracks in Breenagh in 2002 and hope to return sometime in the next few years. Catherine was living in Shankill Ward, Belfast when she met and married Eugene McMullan also from Shankill Ward. Eugene was born and raised in Sevenagh, Loughisland, County Down. They were married in Holy Cross Church in Belfast. When Catherine and Eugene emmigrated to the United States in 1912, William Hyland was living in Belfast. . If anyone has information about this family we would really appreciate sharing with you. Ernie and Pat (McMullan) Kraut Nashua, New Hampshire, USA

Hi there, Thank you everyone who answered me so nicely on my previous mail. Question: Can one buy the Donegal Census on Cd somewhere? I see one can order Microfiche from the History Centers, but I don't have a reader.. It's just a thought... thank you Melanie For Walrus Clothing: http://www.walrus.co.za

There are no CD's available for the Donegal Census that I am aware of.. You must go to the FHC and have them order the films into the centerand most FHC's don't allow you to remove the films from the center, they are for In-House use. The films cost CDN$5.50 or $5.00 depending on the current exchange rate. There are a number individuals on the Net that have posted census data to their sites. A couple of them are listed below. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegal/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegaleire/ http://www.from-ireland.net/index.htm Members will probably give you other URL's on this topic. Luck Bob Cdn. ============= <SNIP> M Hoffman wrote: >Question: Can one buy the Donegal Census on Cd somewhere? I see one can order Microfiche from the History Centers, but I don't have a reader. > >

Frances at ancabhan@taconic.net writes: << Can anyone offer a good web-site or indo page on this location, parish of Mevagh? >> Frances, I doubt if you'll find much information on the townland of Highglen, as it appears to be currently uninhabited. The same goes for the adjacent townland of Island Roy Barr (which name may somehow account for the cryptic "Highglen Island" placename). Highglen's 800 acres are centered high in the mountains, 3 miles (by bird - no roads there) WNW of Milford town. That takes care of the "high" part of the townland name. The "glen" portion probably refers to the eastern boundary of the townland, the Loughnacreaght Burn. The other boundaries of the townland are difficult to ascertain, as they don't appear to use streams or easily-identifiable topographical features for borders. There are two lone buildings (perhaps booleys) shown near the NW of the townland, but I really believe that they lie within the townland of Meenformal, to the west. That's about all I have. Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts

I'm sure that there are still Deerys in Malin. Try the phonebook . . . http://159.134.203.172/search.asp?source=Eircom A good account of hedge schools in Inishowen with a mention of John Deery, Blacksmith, Malin, b. 1883 . . . http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegal/inishowenhs.htm If it's Inishowen then you won't be far from a Doherty, try . . . http://web.odochartaigh.org/ You'll want to look at the Inishowen Heritage website too . . . http://www.inishowenheritage.com/ Best of luck Henry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.639 / Virus Database: 408 - Release Date: 22/03/2004

Can anyone offer a good web-site or indo page on this location, parish of Mevagh? Many thanks!! Frances

Hi there, As I am far away in South Africa, I am reliant on online records. Does anyone know if there is anything online to search for : Malin, Inishowen Clonca Parish Deery name? Kind regards Melanie For Walrus Clothing: http://www.walrus.co.za

Hi everyone. Looking for anyone relater to the Taylor / Patterson family William Taylor of Carron in the parish of Donoughmore Co.Donegal son of Samuel Taylor married in 1853 to Mary Jane Patterson of Mountain Park Stranorlar Co.Donegal, dau of Stephen Patterson and Margaret Seaton. William and Mary Jane had two known children Samuel born 19 July 1857 William born 23 August 1861 I'm told they may have emigrated to Canada or the USA. If this family sound familiar to you, would love to hear from you. Many thanks everyone. Muriel

Maureen wrote . . . <SNIP> On the subject of schools - the following site has information on 'The Erasmus Smith Trust'. http://www.highschooldublin.com/erasmus.htm If you scroll down you will come to 'The English Schools' <END SNIP> Thanks for that Maureen. Those English Schools sound commendable. However it doesn't seem to have been the case for some. An inspector from the Department Of Education gave the following account of conditions at the wee Terlin schoolhouse just outside Creeslough, Donegal. “Terlin School 1855 Report A thatched house. It is entirely unsuitable. Furnished; one tablet only on the wall; no map; nor globe; nor apparatus of any kind. School accounts falsified; the whole of the free stock not in the school. The teacher is upwards of sixty years of age; not trained; has been seventeen or eighteen years in the National Board; has been examined frequently by the head of the District Inspectors, and always failed to obtain a class. He receives eleven pounds per annum from the board; he pays £1-5-0 [one pound and five shillings] a year rent for the schoolhouse and teaches the landlord’s children gratuitously. He is in a state of dotage brought on by physical infirmity, poverty, disappointment, is altogether unfit for his position. There were no children present at the time of my visit. This school is situated in a wild mountainous place, where education has been and continues to be very much neglected. (Grant withdrawn from the school) On Rolls: 65 Present: 0 Total Annual Salary of teacher: £11-0-0 [eleven pounds] . . .” The school closed in 1855 with this report A new school opened in 1856 with a new, competent teacher. My great grandfather, Big Dinny, went to this new school; apparently he got as far as the 'fourth book' Slan Henry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.620 / Virus Database: 399 - Release Date: 11/03/2004

Hi to all, I have re-joined again after a short absence and I am trying to find out if my grandfather, JOHN ARMSTRONG, shows up in the 1901 census for Donegal. He was in the R.I.C. and stationed in Donegal at the time. Any help would be appreciated. Dorothy. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.619 / Virus Database: 398 - Release Date: 10/03/04