Try searching the web for County Fermanagh and it is amazing what you can find. The library in Enniskillen is on the net.

I'm not giving up yet. Are there any mailing lists IN Enniskillen and Tempo, or atleast Fermanagh County, the way there are in Suffolk County, England, where I found them and joined them? And also local genealogy or history societies? I can probably just get someone to look up my rare name in the phone book for me! Yours, Dora Smith

OK, let's try this one. Can someone possibly provide me the addresses of the main public libraries in Enniskillen and Tempo, Fermanagh County, Ireland! I would think if I sent them a SASE or international postal reply coupons or whatever, they would copy a page of the phone book for me! Yours, Dora Smith

Can anyone please tell me how to find Irish phone listings, particularly for Fermanagh County, on the web? I want to locate some Cauthers relatives who probably still live there! And probably one or two of them even know about their Cauthers ancestors! And I'll need their addresses; can't afford fifty phone calls to Ireland! Yours, Dora Smith

> I am trying to trace a Thomas John KERR who was born approx 1806? maybe in > Feaugh. Is this in Fermanagh? Feaugh is a townland in County Cavan, Barony of Upper Loughtee, Parish of Lavey in the Poor Law Union of Cavan and can be found on Ordnance Map #26

You can address your letter simply to Fermanagh County Library, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. There is only one library and the town is small enough that that is enough address to get it there. I think the SASE and postal reply coupons idea should work. Don't send a check, it is too costly for them to convert it. There may not be a separate library in Tempo, but I think the EK library would have the phone book anyway. Good luck! Janet C-S

To All I am trying to trace a Thomas John KERR who was born approx 1806? maybe in Feaugh. Is this in Fermanagh? He was married 16 November 1832 to Mary Agnes Owens at St. Johns, Limerick Ireland. His father was a Robert Kerr. If anybody has any further information, forwards or backwards, it would be greatly appreciated. Regards David Lyle Australia

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------BE3264B5279C0B34D9D6788B Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --------------BE3264B5279C0B34D9D6788B Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Received: from mail-gw1.webleicester.net (mailgate.webleicester.co.uk [195.146.160.12]) by berry.epix.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1a/1998081801/Philippe Levan) with ESMTP id CAA27603 for <foh@epix.net>; Thu, 3 Dec 1998 02:37:30 -0500 (EST) Received: from default (pool-pri1-006.webleicester.co.uk [195.146.164.6]) by mail-gw1.webleicester.net (8.9.0/8.9.0) with SMTP id HAA27311 for <foh@epix.net>; Thu, 3 Dec 1998 07:30:46 GMT Message-ID: <006901be1e8f$d6737500$06a492c3@default> From: "Jan Hart" <janhart@webleicester.co.uk> To: <foh@epix.net> Subject: Re: Tourist Guide for Fermanagh Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 07:37:47 -0000 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 4.72.3110.5 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.72.3110.3 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-Mozilla-Status2: 00000000 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi.... Further to your posting to the Fermanagh Mailing List: >On 12/2/98 Barbara Ferguson asked about a guide for Fermanagh. Try >British Tourist Authority in New York at (800) GO 2 BRITAIN or >www.visitbritain.com > >These addresses are some years old. Perhaps someone has more recent >ones: > >No. Ireland Tourist Board >River House, 48 High St. >Belfast BT1 2DS phone 0232 31221 > >Lakeland Visitor Centre >Shore Rd. >Enniskillen >phone 0365 23110 I don't have Barbara's e-mail addy so are you able to forward this to her? I haven't quite figured out how to post a mailing. Sorry if this is inconvenient. She might like to try http://fermanagh.local.ie/ where there are loads of interesting links. Thanks Jan Hart janhart@webleicester.co.uk --------------BE3264B5279C0B34D9D6788B--

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------B1598A0A4EBCC06075312139 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --------------B1598A0A4EBCC06075312139 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Received: from imo25.mx.aol.com (imo25.mx.aol.com [198.81.17.69]) by berry.epix.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1a/1998081801/Philippe Levan) with ESMTP id IAA22908 for <foh@epix.net>; Thu, 3 Dec 1998 08:38:43 -0500 (EST) Received: from JPCALD51@aol.com by imo25.mx.aol.com (IMOv18.1) id XOPa017107 for <foh@epix.net>; Thu, 3 Dec 1998 08:37:56 -0500 (EST) From: JPCALD51@aol.com Message-ID: <f014f67e.36669434@aol.com> Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 08:37:56 EST To: foh@epix.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: Guide X-Mailer: AOL 4.0 for Windows 95 sub 226 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mozilla-Status2: 00000000 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit We toured the area a few years ago. We stayed at the Belmore Manor Motel run by Ray McCartney, Very nice. It has effecienties or just "tea making rooms" was about 50.00 a night U.S. Right in town (Fermanagh) and you can walk everywhere from there. If you go during tourist season, check with the tourist bureau in town, across from the bus station and they can set you up with everything. Lovely area on the Lake and lots to see. Everything closes (sightseeing stuff) by October lst---gals in the library are super. Close to Belleck pottery, nice tours there too. We were interested in Castle Caldwell, or orgins. Have fun. You know of course that this is in the ""troubles"" meaning the war zone. So be careful. They have had several "hits": there!! Pat In Ohio --------------B1598A0A4EBCC06075312139--

In a message dated 12/3/98 1:22:08 PM, foh@epix.net wrote: <<You know of course that this is in the ""troubles"" meaning the war zone. So be careful. They have had several "hits": there!>> They have not had any problems in Enniskillen in several years. I was there this past summer, a week after the bombing in Omagh and things were fine. Anyway, after that outrage, the general feeling on both sides was "Enough!" and there will be no more trouble. The peace is holding. Enniskillen is a wonderful town. I recommend the restaurant "Oscar's" on a street near the Railroad Hotel, named for Oscar Wilde. Good food, nice atmosphere. Try to be there over a weekend so you can take the small boat to Devinish Island. I think it only runs on weekends off season. Ask at the tourist office. A nice B&B is on the Derrygonnelly road (towards Belleek), called Navar House. The proprietor knows a lot about good fishing in the area. If you like traditional music, try the pub in Derrygonnelly called The Cozy. Local guys play there on Saturday nights. The area around Derrygonnelly and over towards Leitrim is known for good music. If your relatives are from Fermanagh, Frank at the Town Hall in Enniskillen is very helpful to roots-seekers. He will do what he can to help you. Have a great time! Janet C-S

On 12/2/98 Barbara Ferguson asked about a guide for Fermanagh. Try British Tourist Authority in New York at (800) GO 2 BRITAIN or www.visitbritain.com These addresses are some years old. Perhaps someone has more recent ones: No. Ireland Tourist Board River House, 48 High St. Belfast BT1 2DS phone 0232 31221 Lakeland Visitor Centre Shore Rd. Enniskillen phone 0365 23110

Yeah yeah, and happy thanksgiving to you to!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Colman Ahern.

Does anybody have access to a phone book. I am trying to track down any descendents of my g.gmother Maria GILROY(1853-1923) who was from an Enniskillen family and married John Knowles CLARK in 1871 in Liverpool. I know that there were certainly GILROY members living in Enniskillen circa 1950's (possibly an Alec or Alexander). Where could I get hold of a guide book for this area, which I would love to visit one day. Barbara(Ferguson)

In a message dated 12/1/98 10:22:06 PM, JJohns9051@aol.com wrote: <<So far the mention of "Petigo, Co. Fermanagh" in Margaret IRVINE's obituary is the only link to Ireland that I have. .....<snip> I am aware that both families, JOHNSTON and IRVINE, are quite numerous in Co. Fermanagh. I am looking for some record that would place my ancestors in a certain townland or parish. >> Did Margaret Irvine marry after 1845? If so, there should be a record of the marriage. Try writing to the town hall in Enniskillen. Janet C-S

I'm searching for links in Co. Fermanagh to my 3rd greatgrandfather, Charles JOHNSTON (1752-1845) who departed Co. Fermanagh for Upper Canada in 1822 accompanied by his second wife and large family including sons, Irvine JOHNSTON (1797-1885), James JOHNSTON (1819-1892), and Charles JOHNSTON (1800-1881), my 2nd greatgrandfather who married Margaret IRVINE (1802-1889) who was born in the town of Pettigo, Co. Fermanagh. So far the mention of "Petigo, Co. Fermanagh" in Margaret IRVINE's obituary is the only link to Ireland that I have. In Canada my JOHNSTON ancestors were members of the Methodist Church or the Church of England. I am aware that both families, JOHNSTON and IRVINE, are quite numerous in Co. Fermanagh. I am looking for some record that would place my ancestors in a certain townland or parish. Best Regards, Joseph D. Johnston

Hi. My father always signed his surname "McDaniel" with a small "c" with two dashes under the c like =. Can anyone tell me the significance of the two dashes? I have always been curious as to how this got started. Thanks for your trouble. Gene McDaniels

Hello all, I'm looking for the marriage record of JOHN GLENN / JANE STEWART. They were married in 1829, in Belleek Parish, Fermanagh, Ireland, according to the information they provided to for the Ontario Census in 1861. They had three children in Ireland, Margaret, Ann, and William, and emigrated to Canada in the early 1840's. They settled in Ontario and had three more children. I am seeking the marriage record so that I can confirm the names of their parents, most particularly the parents of JOHN GLENN. I'm really stuck on this one and need any and all help I can get...I don't know the town/township in Belleek. Thanks in advance, Penny Parker Alberta, Canada e-mail: pparker@compusmart.ab.ca

FERMANAGH-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Subject: > Greetings to Everyone: I am looking for the ancestors of Robert FORD b. August 12, 1779 in Cleeish Parish, Lisbellaw, Fermanagh Co. He m. Ann Nelson in 1803 in Lisbellaw. She is said to be a daughter of Charles Nelson. They moved to the U.S.A. about 1804. Thanks for any and all help and tips. Sue in Virginia, USA

In a message dated 11/26/98 7:58:53 PM Central Standard Time, Caiside@aol.com writes: > n a message dated 11/26/98 9:36:18 PM, RWa5352802@aol.com wrote: > > <<My understanding is that approximately 30 Protestant churches existed in > County Fermanagh during the mid to late 1700s. > > Could someone point me in the right direction to obtain a list of those > churches?>> > > Bob, > Which denomination you are interested in? If you are looking for the Church > of Ireland, you could write by parish. The parish names would be the same > as the present civil parishes. > There is a book, with a title something like "A Guide to the Parish Records > of Ireland" . I will try to remember or get the exact title and author for > you. > Janet C-S > Thanks for the response, Janet. This is our first foray into the records of Ireland and, after discussing costs with Irish genealogists, have determined that it will have to be a do-it-yourself project until the prospects have been narrowed down a bit. He was probably Presbyterian...at least that was the religion noted on some early Canadian records, but became a Methodist after a second marriage to someone of German descent. We have an excellent genealogy library here in Houston, TX so I'll check to see if they have the book you mentioned. Regards, Bob Walker

For those researching their families from IReland,though not necessarily Irish.... Cain - William________22__m______Dublin __children - 1 __wife Margaret at Drogheda __brother James in Liverpool Cassin - Patrick________22__m______Castle Bar __wife Bridget at native place __brothers = William __sisters - Eliza,Jane,Ellen,MaryAnn __mother - Mary - all at Manchester? Cooper - John___________61__m______Co Antrim __children=1 __sisters=Nancy and Ellen __son Alexander in America Doran - William_________19__s______Derry __father = William at Native Place __brother - John in America Dunleavy [dienleavy] - Murtagh__21_-M__Co Tyrone __child = 1 __wife = Anne __father = Andrew, mother = Kitty - at Native Place __bros = Andrew,John,James, Bernard all in America __sisters Kath,Margaret and another - at native Place Fitzgerald -Henry_________25__s________Dublin __father = Crofton and at Bath, Lt in 18th Dragoons __bros = Crofton and Thomas at Hind? in the 18th __Henry was charged with striking a Srgt Major 4th Dragoons Kerr - Andrew_________30__m_______Perthshire? __mother = Janet -at Stirling __brother = Peter at Perthshire __sister = Margaret at Dundee Ramsay - James_____________40__s_________Gravel Lane? London __mother - Kathryn - at native place __brother - George __sister Anne Power - William___________63__m________Co Wexford __children = 5,[ son James a sawyer at Dublin.] __[son Willm - 13th Reg, ][son Pat-transported?] __daughter MaryAnn,Kate and Elizabeth at Dublin there are many more of these names to be found at http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/rat.htm they are the list of men who where transported to VD\L in Australia, the beauty of these indents that they list the men's families. Not all the men are Irish..there are Scottish and English names as well. Convicts lndents - per Ratliffe - to Tasmania, from Ireland [but not all Irish] which arrived in Van Diemans Land {Tasmania} 30th August 1845. Name___________________Age/Status___Birthplace______Family__ The following list of men is the convicts who arrived in Van Diemans Land - now Tasmania in the year 1845, after conviction of crimes in Ireland This list is taken from the shipping indents of the men, which contains information on their convict numbers, names,trial place,trial date,height, age, sentence length,religon, literacy,marital status,and if children, also a statement of their offence, trade - and often who they where working for, native place,and also lists an references to existing family and will often have references to whether they are in the native place, or elsewhere {ie America}, or if any other of the family has been transported, or serving in forces etc, and any previous convictions there are also other databases at http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliam/data.htm and genealogical tips and guides at http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/basicgen.htm australian addresses and links to repositories etc http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/index.htm irish links and addresses at http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/index.htm Jenny Fawcett