Hi Everyone, Thought it was time to post the instructions for subscribing and unsubscribing. First, determine which MODE you are subscribe to. If you receive individual messages then you are in the L mode. If all your messages come in a group in one email, you are in the D mode. To susbscibe or unsubscibe, to either, send and email (depending on the mode to which you are subscribed, to DONEGALEIRE-L-request@rootsweb.com or DONEGALEIRE-D-request@rootsweb.com Put "subscribe" in the body of the message if that is what you want to do. Or, put "unsubscribe" in the body of the message. You may use this message to switch from one mode to the other. I am on several lists. I don't like my mailbox cluttered, so I use the D mode for most of them. As ADMIN for this list, I use the L mode, so that I am sure to view every single email sent. Hope this helps everyone Happy New Year Carol-listowner --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. This email has been scanned and certified with AVG Virus Protection http:\\www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release Date: 1/2/2004

Joy, For a very good explanation of the Griffith's Evaluation and other Irish related genealogy information visit Jane's site at the following URL http://www.from-ireland.net/gene/griffithsval.htm Jane also does research, it is all explained on her site. I would try an pin down my lost persons before hitting the GV research trail by attempt to verify your member via the FHC or by asking via the mailing lists. I have no connection to your Durneen surname other than posting the data on my site. Lots of luck Bob Cdn. Other sites for information: Lindels Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegal/ GV Home Office: http://www.valoff.ie/ Carol's Site http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegaleire/Doncontent.html http://ahd.exis.net/monaghan/irishlinks.htm#ta http://coastline.ennis.ie/page3.htm ===================================================== ELIZABETH JOY HENDERSON wrote: >Hi > >I believe I may have found family members >on this page > >How do I go about finding out about them >from this information - please > >Thomas DURNEEN - Donegal >Clondahorky Ballyboe > > >Our family came to Australia and used the >name of DURNING > >Look forward to hearing from you > >Joy Brisbane Australia > > > > >

Please remove my name from this site. Thank you. Jane Gaitan

Dear Carol, HALELUJAH!!!!! What fantastic news. You are going to be floating around on Cloud Nine for sometime to come!!! Your story lends support to the theory that when you hear family stories about where your family comes from they usually turn out to be correct. Your persistance paid off. Beannachtai, Margaret (Mairead) ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Queen To: DONEGALEIRE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 9:36 AM Subject: [DONEGALEIRE] Success! Hi All, I have been researching my Cannon, McMenamin, McMonigle, Gallagher and related families for almost 20 years. At the beginning, the only hint that I had that this family was from Donegal, was general family folklore. I have a cousin who works for our state history commision, who had done alot of legwork finding family members. However, she was skeptical of the Donegal connection. I persisted and eventually, we were able to locate some death certificates which listed parents names. One of them was Maurice Cannon. With her access to records (mine is very limited) she found only one Maurice Cannon in all of Ireland in the Griffith's valuation. And he happened to be in Donegal. So, she became a little more convinced. I personally was 99% sure we were on the right track and I continued my exploration of the family in Donegal. I just knew that it was my gggrandparents. With the event of the online records for the US, I was able to track down "old aunt Mary from Donega" that all my relatives spoke of. Someone in PA is posting death notices from the Luzerne Co. newspapers and one of the obits was for an "old aunt Mary" who, the obit said, lived with my own aunt Susie Breslin. No mention of Donegal, but at least I found Mary. Mary's age was listed as 60 at the time of her death. Now with the new online census records at Ancestry.com, I was able to find Aunt Susie in the 1930 & 1920 PA census records. And there was "old aunt Mary" living with them. Her birthplace was listed as Irish Free State. In addition, the 1930 census listed her date of immigration as 1907. Aha!!! I made a beeline to the Ellis Island records and did a search for Mary Cannon. I started looking at every Mary who might have been around 20-30 at the date of immigration (given the fact that these folks just don't really seem to know how old they are in the census reports). I hit paydirt on Mary Cannon, 30 years old, immigrated in 1905 and when I viewed the ships manifest records, it stated that she was coming from Donegal, Ireland to stay with her brother Charles in Hazleton, PA. Charles is my ggrandfather. Now I have proof positive that all those family rumours were correct and I know I have the right family in Donegal. And I've had 5+ years of productive research in Donegal while! I! was waiting for the "critical" documented proof of the Donegal connection Thanks to everyone who posts on this list. You never know what new info or resources may be posted that helps you to find that elusive link in your tree. Happy New Year & Blessings to all on the list Carol- listowner --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. This email has been scanned and certified with AVG Virus Protection http:\\www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release Date: 1/2/2004 ==== 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/ ============================== 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

www.genealogy-quest.com/collections/wandub.html Janice

I have been told that the URL didn't work so here we go. www.genealogy-quest.com/collections/rcoffi.html Janice

Click here: Genealogy Quest - Ireland: Roman Catholic Officers, 1693 Web site of interest. Janice

Click here: Genealogy Quest - Wanted in Dublin, 1694 Web site of interest. Janice

List Members, Cross posting Have updated the Griffith's Evaluation file with data for the surnames beginning with "D" 4582 names have been added. The D's consist of six pages of data. Two of the files take a bit of time to load. The census data for Grousehall, Donegal has also been added. Look under "Research Data" http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/index.htm Enjoy and luck Bob Cdn.

Thanks for your help Bob. None of the suggestions quite fit the bill and I've tried the LDS site without luck, but I'll keep trying. Meg.

Hi This is a long shot, but worth a try. James Kearns Wray left London England for Australia on the Star Queen in 1873. He married Anne Gorry, my grandmothers Sister,in Maryborough Queensland in 1875. Anne also travelled on the Star Queen from London in 1875. James was born around 1841 according to his age on the passenger list. He's not related to me,I'd just like to find out his place of birth for my records. Thanks Frank McGonigal Ont.Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: <JANICEFRIEL@aol.com> To: <DONEGALEIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 7:41 AM Subject: Re: [DONEGALEIRE] Re: DONEGALEIRE-D Digest V03 #201 > In a message dated 1/5/2004 6:07:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, > BCofer612@aol.com writes: > > Barbara > > I think that what I said was that I would send pictures of Beefpark, > townland, & Mountcharles, Co., Donegal. > > My family is from that area and when we were there last I took pictures of > that area. Is this the area you wanted pictures of? > > Janice > Janice, I have to apologize for being so late in answering your letter, about > having pictures of the houses mentioned in the Town Electors List 1940/1. > Just today I found a whole batch of letters that I've never read, due to > holidays and little things like that. If the pictures are still available to > you, > and if you have the time, I do/did have some WRAYs in Co. Donegal. My > branch > came over in 1817, but several members of his family that I know of, stayed > in Co. Donegal (namely his brothers Alexander WRAY, and Andrew WRAY. (I > don't know if his parents were still living at the time.) > > If you're able to send the picture, thanks a lot, and if you can't for any > reason, thanks lot anyway, just for offering to do it. > > Thanks!! > > Barbara in MO (but originally from NYC) > > > ==== DONEGALEIRE Mailing List ==== > Donegaleire listowner is Carol Queen. > Visit my homepages at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~donegaleire/ > QUEENSCASTLE BRANCHES AND BOUGHS > > ============================== > 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 >

Is there someone who does local research in the Ballyshannon area ?? Someone has filled in the letters and numbers on my ancestor's tombstone over a period of 4 years., in St Joseph's graveyard on the south hill of Ballyshannon. I have tried to get his/her name by writing to the local church, no reply. Will reimburse a person for his time and effort in locating this person who is my relative, the only living relative I know of in all of Ireland. Thanks in anticipation of a reply.

QUAY STREET Barry John Breslin Anne Brogan Lizzie, Bridget, Joseph, Joseph Burke Michael Campbell Helen Chambers William, Anne Crawford William Doherty Hugh, Maggie Dunlevy Marion Durnion Margaret Furey Cassie Gallagher Maggie, Marian Glenn William, Ada Hamilton Ellen Haraghy Ellen, Edward Hughes Frances Kelly Joseph, Gertrude Kennedy Catherine Marshall Eleanor Martin Andrew, Julia, Elizabeth McAllister Bridget McGettigan Hubert McGinty Mary McGuire John, John, Bella McIntyre Michael, Maggie McMahon Annie McMenamin Michael, May McShane Francis Ni Craimpige Bridget Nolan Mary Rafferty Birdie Stewart Jerry, Annie Timoney Philip, Mary Tunney James, Elizabeth Walsh Una Wilson John, Sophia RAFORKER Blackley andrew Cooke Mary Ellis Rebecca, Robert O'Donnell J.B. Torrens Mary RANEELY Elliott Lizzie, John, James Graham Eliza, Mary, Robert, Annabella RAROOEY Bustard Mathew Harron Euphema Lawn Lillie, Patrick Wray Robert, Minnie REVLIN Fawcett Andrew, Joseph Kirkpatrick Maggie Love James, William, Esther, Kate, Sarah Scanlan Thomas, Anne ROCK Creighton Mary Millar Cecil, John, Hugh, Susan, Florence, Edith Patterson Lizzie, Willie Stewart Hugh-abode; USA, George - USA Woodcock Jonathan-abode: Canada ROSSYLONGAN Ellis Edward, Elizabeth, Emily, Albert, David McDevitt Georgina, Cissie, Arthur Maguire Patrick, Christina SALTHILL DEMESNE Battles John Carr Sarah Coyle Annie Gallagher James, Lilly, Connell, Lizzie, Partick, Rose, Mary, Peter Gorrell William, Cassie Griffin Edward, Mary Jarvis Lucy, Walter, Lucy, William, William, Walter, Mary Meehan Edward, Bella Murray Cissie McAnaw Cassie, Cornelius McBrearty Hugh McGroarty William, Ellen Scott Alice, Andrew, John, Thomas Tighe Margaret, Dolly, Peter, Peter, Colm SUMMERHILL Bonner John Boyle John Brogan John, Kate, Bernard Espy Emily, Marcella Ewing Lizzie, Samuel, Margaret Graham Sarah, Willie, Lily Kavanagh John, Pat, Jane, Maggie, William, Joseph, Bridget, Mary, James Mullin Mary, George, Michael Murphy Patrick McConnellogue Jane TAWNALARY Elliott Robert (abode: Garrison Co. Fermanagh) Janice

John McCorkell was born 1803 and said he was born in Templemore which part of is in now in Donegal as the Parish of Burt He married Elizabeth Holmes at the Presbyterian Church at Donaghmore in 1839 which is near Castlefinn . Any clues as to find his birth place and parents . Happy New Year to all researchers and may your branches bear fruit Laurie Australia

I have something from my old ISP cs.com which is titled "1821, 1831, 1841, 1851 censuses" that I cannot seem to access. Does anyone have a file on these or know where I can access? Thanks. M. Hastings Hendrix - HASTINGS & BENNETT, COLLINS & WALSTON in Sussex Co., DE 1700s, to Ohio 1846. WILEY & PORTER - Co. Donegal & 'Derry, IRLD > Western OH 1847 GIFFEN, BANE 1700s SCTLD & BENTLEY 1600s VA > Eastern OH Also MORRISON, HENRY, NICHOL, THOMPSON, TAGGART, STITT,, CLARK, DOWNS et al. Additional for my kids - HENDRIX, TOMLINSON, CAMPBELL, PATRICK, et al. - mostly Missouri

In a message dated 1/5/2004 6:07:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, BCofer612@aol.com writes: Barbara I think that what I said was that I would send pictures of Beefpark, townland, & Mountcharles, Co., Donegal. My family is from that area and when we were there last I took pictures of that area. Is this the area you wanted pictures of? Janice Janice, I have to apologize for being so late in answering your letter, about having pictures of the houses mentioned in the Town Electors List 1940/1. Just today I found a whole batch of letters that I've never read, due to holidays and little things like that. If the pictures are still available to you, and if you have the time, I do/did have some WRAYs in Co. Donegal. My branch came over in 1817, but several members of his family that I know of, stayed in Co. Donegal (namely his brothers Alexander WRAY, and Andrew WRAY. (I don't know if his parents were still living at the time.) If you're able to send the picture, thanks a lot, and if you can't for any reason, thanks lot anyway, just for offering to do it. Thanks!! Barbara in MO (but originally from NYC)

Janice, I have to apologize for being so late in answering your letter, about having pictures of the houses mentioned in the Town Electors List 1940/1. Just today I found a whole batch of letters that I've never read, due to holidays and little things like that. If the pictures are still available to you, and if you have the time, I do/did have some WRAYs in Co. Donegal. My branch came over in 1817, but several members of his family that I know of, stayed in Co. Donegal (namely his brothers Alexander WRAY, and Andrew WRAY. (I don't know if his parents were still living at the time.) If you're able to send the picture, thanks a lot, and if you can't for any reason, thanks lot anyway, just for offering to do it. Thanks!! Barbara in MO (but originally from NYC)

It's been a while since I posted my husband's Donegal Gallagher line and still hoping for more connections. Happy New Year from Louisiana, USA Name: John Ban GALLAGHER ---------------------------------------- Birth: 1836-38 Donegal, Ireland Death: 29 Jan 1922 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Burial: Gartan Cemetery, Co Donegal, Ireland Religion: Roman Catholic Occ: Blacksmith, Hunting guide for English Landlord, Benjamin Humphries, lived in The Lodge. Had brother Charles who was a policeman in Derry, and sister Fanny who was a cook at The Lodge. Father: James GALLAGHER Mother: Nora Marriage: 15 Aug 1869 Gortahork, Co. Donegal, Ireland ---------------------------------------- Spouse: Anne GALLAGHER ---------------------------------------- Birth: 1851 Meenagoppoge, Tullaghobegley Parish, Co. Donegal, Ireland Death: 20 Jan 1924 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Burial: Gartan Cemetery, Co Donegal, Ireland Religion: Roman Catholic Father: Teague (Tague) Timothy GALLAGHER (1796-1891)Tullaghobegley Parish Mother: Unknown Children: ---------------------------------------- 1 F: Annie GALLAGHER Birth: abt 1870 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Death: Philadelphia, PA Spouse: BRADY? Marriage: bef 1901 ---------------------------------------- 2 M: James GALLAGHER Birth: 10 May 1871 Carrickatimpan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Death: 29 Jun 1949 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Spouse: Bridget (Biddy) HARLEY (Dau of James Harley and Ellen Carr from Ardachrin) Marriage: 21 Jan 1908 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland ---------------------------------------- 3 M: Patrick (Paddy) GALLAGHER ---------------------------------------- 4 M: John (Johnny) GALLAGHER Birth: 1875-78 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Death: 16 Aug 1966 Oyster Bay, Nassau Co. NY Spouse: Ellen (Nellie) HARLEY (Dau of James Harley and Ellen Carr from Ardachrin) Marriage: 1913 ---------------------------------------- 5 M: Hugh (Hughie) GALLAGHER Birth: 1872 Carrickatimpan, Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Spouse: Anne McCONNELL (Glendowan girl) Killed on a trip from Scotland to Glendowan for money and his gold watch. Marriage: bet 1901-1911 ---------------------------------------- 6 M: Ned (Edward) GALLAGHER Birth: 1876 Carrickatimpan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Death: ? Falkirk, Scotland ---------------------------------------- 7 F: Mary GALLAGHER Birth: 1882 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Death: Apr 1958 Gartan Parish, Co. Donegal, Ireland Spouse: Michael SWEENEY Marriage: 14 Jan 1906 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Spouse 2: Ned GALLAGHER ---------------------------------------- 8 ?: Unknown GALLAGHER died young ---------------------------------------- 9 M: Daniel GALLAGHER Birth: 1886 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Death: 1930's Philadelphia, PA? Had a wife and two daughters. He and his wife both died and the children were raised by others. Spouse: Unknown ---------------------------------------- 10 ?: Unknown GALLAGHER died young ---------------------------------------- 11 M: Timothy GALLAGHER Birth: 10 Sep 1889 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Death: aft 1940 Glendowan, Co. Donegal, Ireland Spouse: Nellie? Timothy came to the US, married, had a daughter, fought in WWI, lost a leg, returned to The Lodge in Glendowan, reunited with his daughter in the 1940's. Notes for John Ban GALLAGHER Married in Gortahork, Co. Donegal. Gortahork Chapel. Fr. James McFadden Witnesses Hugh Sweeney, Mary Swiney (sic) Uncle Patrick said that he owned a gold watch at one time Notes for Anne GALLAGHER Died from Stomach Cancer

I haven't see the roll call proceed as in past years, so perhaps I am early. Here are my earliest known family members: I am researching CRAWFORD, MCVITIE (MCVITY) and SPENCE names from around Ballyshannon, County Donegal. I have been able to trace my CRAWFORD family back to two brothers and one sister, John, James and Eliza CRAWFORD who immigrated to LaSalle County, Ilinois. I am interested in corresponding with anyone connected with this family. Happy New Year to you all! Jackie Crawford PO Box 10265 Fargo, ND 58106 jackie@therapypets.com www.therapypets.com *************************** My family records on James CRAWFORD show the following: James CRAWFORD b: November 06, 1822 in County Donegal, Ireland and had 9 children. He farmed and died in Farm Ridge, LaSalle County, Illinois and died there on October 05, 1893. James married Jane SPENCE, born in 1827 in Ireland and married in about 1847. She died December 15, 1897 in Farm Ridge, LaSalle County, Illinois. Their children are: ............2 Sarah Ann CRAWFORD b: December 14, 1849 in County Donegal, Ireland d: September 05, 1922 in Kankakee, Livingston County, Illinois ............ 2 Frances CRAWFORD b: 1851 in County Donegal, Ireland d: Aft. May 15, 1926 ............ 2 George A. CRAWFORD b: July 04, 1854 in Farm Ridge Township, LaSalle County, Illinois d: August 15, 1907 in Farm Ridge, LaSalle County, Illinois ............ 2 Hannah CRAWFORD b: May 18, 1856 in Farm Ridge Township, LaSalle County, Illinois d: Aft. May 15, 1926 ............ 2 Wilby J. CRAWFORD b: January 09, 1858 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois d: January 19, 1874 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois ............ 2 Elizabeth CRAWFORD b: March 14, 1858 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois ............ 2 Maria J. CRAWFORD b: February 06, 1860 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois d: Aft. May 15, 1926 ............ 2 Katherine CRAWFORD b: July 12, 1863 in ?Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois d: Aft. May 15, 1926 (my great grandfather) 2 John Abraham CRAWFORD b: November 13, 1865 in Farm Ridge, LaSalle County, Illinois d: May 13, 1926 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas ............ 2 Grace CRAWFORD b: November 27, 1867 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois d: Aft. May 15, 1926 My records on John Crawford show the following: 1 John CRAWFORD was born 1811 in County Donegal, Ireland and died November 12, 1863 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois. He married Jane MCVITTY (born abt. 1821) on February 06, 1845 in St. Anne's Church of Ireland, Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland. Jane died May 31, 1895 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois. John and Jane's children are: ........ 2 Anna CRAWFORD d: March 21, 1919 in Saratoga Springs, New York. (After the death of her husband Anna lived as a widow in Brooklyn, New York) ........ 2 Sarah CRAWFORD b: February 24, 1848 in ?County Donegal, Ireland d: August 30, 1863 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois (Sarah died of a snake bite at the age of 15 years, 6 months and 6 days.) ........ 2 William CRAWFORD b: July 12, 1849 in ?County Donegal, Ireland d: September 26, 1863 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois ........ 2 George Thomas CRAWFORD b: March 06, 1852 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois d: September 05, 1928 in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois ........ 2 Mary Jane CRAWFORD b: November 06, 1855 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois d: September 20, 1863 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois ........ 2 John CRAWFORD b: Bet. June 1858 - 1860 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois d: February 14, 1920 in his home, State Street, Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois ........ 2 Eliza E. CRAWFORD b: 1862 in Farm Ridge township, LaSalle County, Illinois ........ 2 Frederick MOUDS (adopted) b: 1870 My records on Eliza CRAWFORD show the following: 1 Eliza CRAWFORD was born abt. 1825 and married Unknown MOORE. They had a daughter who married Unknown KIRKPATRICH. I know nothing else about Eliza and her family.

I was re-reading Lindel's comprehensive list of books and would add the following Living Stones - A Historical Survey of the Churches of the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe by Canon David W T Crooks M.A .,B.D. ISBN 0-9541540-0-2 (As well as describing each church he mentions inscriptions e.g. if someone has had a stained glass window intalled or there is a memorial plaque to someone) Canon Crooks has also written 'In the Footseps of St Baithin' and 'A History of Taughboyne Group of Parishes' With Canon F W Fawcett he wrote 'Clergy of Derry and Raphoe' Alas I don't possess any of those three. Another book I found fascinating was Donegal shipwrecks by Ian Wilson ISBN 9 780948 154560 Rachel Dysart