If anyone has a CD index to Griffith' s Valuation would you please look for McGourty in Fermanagh in the area next to the border, near Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim? Would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Maggie

Hi! All Have reference to Sophia WARNOCK of Fivemiletown Co Tyrone supplying data for a WARNOCK genealogy 1930. I am sending to this list due to Fivemiletown's proximity to the Fermanagh border plus I have located WARNOCKs Tempo and surrounds. Would greatly appreciate information onthe above Sophia WARNOCK. Or any WARNOCKs in Fermanagh. The vast majority of WARNOCK family seem to be Plantation stock but there is also evidence that suggests that WARNOCKs were in Ireland in ancient times. Have a large body of information on Warnock genealogy to exchange. Can to lookups downunder. Particularly pre 1856 NSW. Thanks in advance Slainte Rod Warnock Kilaben Bay NSW Australia

I am looking for connections to Howe in Fermanagh and Clones, Monaghan. Bevis, Scarlett,Moore,Wedgewood. The Howe family immigrated to Australia, England and Canada. I would love to hear from anyone that might be connected. Shirley Howe

New to this list. I have been searching for many years for my gggggrandparents links in County Fermanagh. Thomas WILSON, b. abt. 1790 in County Fermanagh, was married to Margaret (maiden name unknown). Thomas had one known brother, John WILSON, b. abt. 1796 in County Fermanagh, married to Jane (maiden name unknown) of County Tyrone. My ggggranfather John WILSON , is believed to be the Thomas and Margaret's eldest child, he was b. October 24, 1815 in County Fermanagh Thomas and Margaret emigrated to Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, sometime after 1815, presumably between 1824 and 1835. Thomas's brother John and his wife Jane also ended up in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. However, I do not know if John and Jane emigrated at the same time or later. Do these WILSONS ring any bells, any help would be appreciated. Thomas Lester Wilson twilson@pathwaynet.com

ShanaRuthE, thank you for the information. Are you in possession of the "O Harts Irish Pedigrees." book? It sure sounds fascinating. Thanks again. David McClelland Moore At 07:54 PM 8/1/98 EDT, you wrote: >Sorry, I am a direct descendent of MacGarrahan of Fermanagh County, east of >the city of Inneskillen. One of the first families of Old Ireland. The name >MacGarrahan is said by Irish Historians to be traceable to the time of King >Milesius, his descendents and the native inhabitants of Ireland. 400- 500 B.C. > >This info and more was found in "O Harts Irish Pedigrees." compiled by John O >Hart. You may find some information in that book about your ancestors. > >In the meantime while I am researching, I'll keep you in mind. If I come >across anything I will let you know. > >>I was thrilled to find that there was a Fermanagh County listserver. I am >>new to the list and I though it would be a good time to see if anyone can >>help me locate/associate William MOORE my ggggrandfather or any other >>cousins for that matter. I am descended through Samual Asbury MOORE >>below. I am hoping that someone can help me to identify any specifics >>about William,his parents, siblings, or even the ship that William came >>from Ireland on or the PA.USA port of arrival. Thank you for any help you >>can provide. >>James Moore >>-> William Moore (b.1752,d.1836,m.Elizabeth Benford 1791) PROGENITOR - >>left >>Ireland for PA,USA Abt. 1790) >>-- -> Catherine Moore (b. Oct. 10,1792 in Somerset,PA,USA, d..?,m.William >>Pike) >>-- -> Eleanar Moore (b. Feb. 15,1795 in Somerset,PA,USA,d.?,m.Jarvis Pike) >>-- -> Hannah Moore (b. Jan. 14,1803 in Somerset,PA,USA,d.?,m.Joseph L. >>Davis) >>-- -> John B. Moore (b. June 4,1805 in Somerset,PA,USA,d.Jan. >>8th,1857,m.Catherine Ann Perrill) >>-- -> James W. Moore (b. Jan. 14,1808 in Somerset,PA,USA,d.?) >>-- -> Elizabeth Moore (b. April 7,1810,d.?,m.William Stanley) >>-- -> Mary Ann Moore (b., April 6,1812,d.1812 infant death) >>-- -> Samual Asbury Moore (b. Nov. 1,1816 in Circleville, >>Pickaway,OH,USA,d.Oct. 3,1902 in Circleville, Pickaway,OH,USA,m.Harriet >>Maria Doane 1843) >> >>the rest of the Circleville MOOREs are available on my little site at >>http://www.davemoore.com/moore.htm if you'd like to check them out. >> >>Here is the information I have on William MOORE. Please look it over and >>let me know what you think you may have any connections. >> >> >>William Moore >> >>Names and dates were witnessed personally by Geoffrey Loren Pace while >>studying the Moore Family Bible in the late 1970s or early 1980s and >>updated with facts unearthed from David McClelland Moore. >> >>Circleville Herald, April 1, 1837: The obituary had this to say about >>William Moore: "Died - - in this town on the 26th Oct. (sic) Mr. William >>Moore, a native of Ireland, aged 75 years. Mr. Moore was one of the first >>settlers of Circleville. He led a peaceful, inoffensive life, and at a >>good old age has been gathered to his fathers. Peace to his ashes!" >> >>Some background information on Moore's hometown in Inniskillen, >>Fermanuagh >>(Fermanagh) Co., Ireland: Enniskillen comes from Inis Ceithleanon, >>"Crooked Tooth", wife of Balor of the Stout Blows, mother of 12 >>white-mouthed sons. She and husband were leaders of a piratical people, >>the Formorians, who held territory in Fermanaugh, early in second >>millennium BC. For further information on the Moore line, there are four >>Methodist churches in Enniskillen. Write to the Methodist Church on >>Darling Street. This may have been the church that wrote him a letter of >>recommendation to take with him when he immigrated to America about 1791, >>when he was about 29 years of age. This may have been the Free Methodist >>Society's meeting house at that time. It was not allowed back then for >>them to call themselves a church. >> >>(According to his great-great-grandson, Howard B. Moore II, William left >>Pennykillen, Fermanaugh county, Ireland in 1791. On way to Circleville,OH >>he married Elizabeth Benford in PA.)

I was thrilled to find that there was a Fermanagh County listserver. I am new to the list and I though it would be a good time to see if anyone can help me locate/associate William MOORE my ggggrandfather or any other cousins for that matter. I am descended through Samual Asbury MOORE below. I am hoping that someone can help me to identify any specifics about William,his parents, siblings, or even the ship that William came from Ireland on or the PA.USA port of arrival. Thank you for any help you can provide. James Moore -> William Moore (b.1752,d.1836,m.Elizabeth Benford 1791) PROGENITOR - left Ireland for PA,USA Abt. 1790) -- -> Catherine Moore (b. Oct. 10,1792 in Somerset,PA,USA, d..?,m.William Pike) -- -> Eleanar Moore (b. Feb. 15,1795 in Somerset,PA,USA,d.?,m.Jarvis Pike) -- -> Hannah Moore (b. Jan. 14,1803 in Somerset,PA,USA,d.?,m.Joseph L. Davis) -- -> John B. Moore (b. June 4,1805 in Somerset,PA,USA,d.Jan. 8th,1857,m.Catherine Ann Perrill) -- -> James W. Moore (b. Jan. 14,1808 in Somerset,PA,USA,d.?) -- -> Elizabeth Moore (b. April 7,1810,d.?,m.William Stanley) -- -> Mary Ann Moore (b., April 6,1812,d.1812 infant death) -- -> Samual Asbury Moore (b. Nov. 1,1816 in Circleville, Pickaway,OH,USA,d.Oct. 3,1902 in Circleville, Pickaway,OH,USA,m.Harriet Maria Doane 1843) the rest of the Circleville MOOREs are available on my little site at http://www.davemoore.com/moore.htm if you'd like to check them out. Here is the information I have on William MOORE. Please look it over and let me know what you think you may have any connections. William Moore Names and dates were witnessed personally by Geoffrey Loren Pace while studying the Moore Family Bible in the late 1970s or early 1980s and updated with facts unearthed from David McClelland Moore. Circleville Herald, April 1, 1837: The obituary had this to say about William Moore: "Died - - in this town on the 26th Oct. (sic) Mr. William Moore, a native of Ireland, aged 75 years. Mr. Moore was one of the first settlers of Circleville. He led a peaceful, inoffensive life, and at a good old age has been gathered to his fathers. Peace to his ashes!" Some background information on Moore's hometown in Inniskillen, Fermanuagh (Fermanagh) Co., Ireland: Enniskillen comes from Inis Ceithleanon, "Crooked Tooth", wife of Balor of the Stout Blows, mother of 12 white-mouthed sons. She and husband were leaders of a piratical people, the Formorians, who held territory in Fermanaugh, early in second millennium BC. For further information on the Moore line, there are four Methodist churches in Enniskillen. Write to the Methodist Church on Darling Street. This may have been the church that wrote him a letter of recommendation to take with him when he immigrated to America about 1791, when he was about 29 years of age. This may have been the Free Methodist Society's meeting house at that time. It was not allowed back then for them to call themselves a church. (According to his great-great-grandson, Howard B. Moore II, William left Pennykillen, Fermanaugh county, Ireland in 1791. On way to Circleville,OH he married Elizabeth Benford in PA.)

Hi I am new to the list I am searching for McMahon; Browne;Ross;Mcgee MCMAHON McMahon's James/ McMahon-William from Aughalurcher married in Kinawley 1846 BROWNE Browne's John from sp. Dromelone? daughter Mary born 1827 and married William McMahon 1846 in Kinawley (CofI) ROSS Ross from Corragole/Mullaghinashogagh David born 1837 son of John David Ross married Feb 11 1856 to Elleanor Mcgee (Kinawley Parish) MCGEE McgeeElleanor daughter of Thomas of Mullaghinashogagh Anyone out there with these surnames in Fermanagh? Any suggestions or assistance appreciated. Thanks for your time and patience Sincerely, Joy Irene

Sorry, I am a direct descendent of MacGarrahan of Fermanagh County, east of the city of Inneskillen. One of the first families of Old Ireland. The name MacGarrahan is said by Irish Historians to be traceable to the time of King Milesius, his descendents and the native inhabitants of Ireland. 400- 500 B.C. This info and more was found in "O Harts Irish Pedigrees." compiled by John O Hart. You may find some information in that book about your ancestors. In the meantime while I am researching, I'll keep you in mind. If I come across anything I will let you know.

I am trying to find more information on Arthur McCaffrey, born 1815 in Fermanagh and his wife, Bridget Rooney, born 1823 who immigrated to Perth Co. (Ellice Township) in Ontario, Canada. Their children were Mary, James, Catherine, Bridget, Patrick, Elizabeth, Arthur and John. Please e-mail me at psmithjp@aol.com if you can help. Thanks

Hello Again All! I am also seeking a relationship to this BRIEN family. My ggg-grandfather, GERARD BRANDON, married a MARY BRIEN at Magheraculmoney, Co. Fermanagh, 1778. There are family history references to the HAMILTONS, so, I would assume that she was perhaps either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of the HENRY BRIEN who married MARY HAMILTON. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. A couple of other questions. Is the Atthil manuscript on the BRIEN family available? If so where? Are there any other genealogical resources available specific to this BRIEN family? I find all of this very interesting and look forward to any more information on this family that anyone cares to contribute. Thanks, Rich

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening....I have written to this site a couple of times and I am hoping that someone, somewhere will be able to help me. I have noticed that there are people trying to follow the BRIENS. I am searching for ANNA KELLEHER (Could be KELIHER/KELLIHER/KELEHER) who was born in County Fermanagh, Kinawley, Ireland. She completed the 7th grade in the National School there. Anna came to the US in March 1930 and joined a sister who lived on Long Island with paternal married aunt. It was said that she was involved with a gentleman, Jack Connelly, who worked at the New York Telephone Company and a resident of Brooklyn, NY. Her last known address was 338 Clinton Ave. Brooklyn, NY. Her father's name was Patrick and her mother's name was Elizabeth O'Brien. (which makes me wonder if there is a relation there?) Since the majority of the Kellehers are from County Cork, I thought it would be easy to track this family down....Not even close. Any chance that anyone would know any information about Anna, or her family? I have no idea what her birthdate is, or Social Security Number. The closest I can come to any idea is a document that lists her age as 24 in 1933. This could be misleading as the birthdates are sometimes inaccurate. Please let me know if ANYONE knows ANYTHING about the Kelleher Family. Also, would love to know anything about the National School and about Kinawley (i can not find any references to it and have no idea where it is.) Any help?????? I appreciate any help you can offer me...This is an important search. Thank you for your time and care...Dorcie Storms

Thank you all for your interest and contributions - I am new on this thing and was quite overwhelmed at the prompt responses ! Anyhow as some of you know the Parish of Devenish is a book by W.B.Steele - I have a copy at home - obviously handed down with various jottings by the grandparents etc so I have a rough idea of the Briens and am beggining to link up what it is all about . Here is what it says about the Brien family that I am apparently related to : ( or all those of you who say we are related - maybe we can find the link !) BRIEN ( formerly O'Brien) of Castletown and of Stralongford, Co Tyrone. Compiled from a M.S Genealogy by Mrs Atthil of Ardvarney, nee Brien. Records of Kilskeery and Devenish Parishes. Wills abd Estate Deeds. James O'Brien Churchwarden of Kilskeery, 1674, formaly ofo Co. Cavan, settled at Block Hill in the Parish of Kilskeery, on the estate of Henry Mervyn. Seised of a portion of estate in Co. Cavan, near Carrigallen, which passed to his male descendants until 1856 when it ws bequested by Capt. John Brien , D.L. , to his surviving daughters. Pressue\med to have been a member of the family of O'Brien seated at Drumhalla, and aterwards at Dumsilla in Co. Leitrim, near Carrigallen. John O'Brien of Drumhalla, D.L , was high sheriff Co. Leitrim 1771. His son William O'Brien , D.L , was High Sheriff 1791. He had issue : 1. Henry O'Brien ( or Brien) 2. Robert Brien, churchwarden ,Kilskeery, 1705 3. Edward Brien, churchwarden Kilskeery, 1707 Henry Brien of Block Hill was churchwarden of Kilskeery 1711 and 1726 . He married Mary, daughter of Rev. Andrew Hamilton, Prebendary of Kilskeery and rector of Magheracross, 1639 to 1632 , by Rebecca daughter of Lt. Col . James Galbraith o Magevelin Castle, near St Johnston, M.P. for Strabane 28 feb 1639. The Rev. Andrew Hamilton Jr. son o the above, and his successor at Kilskeery, was author of the Actions of the Enniskillen Men. Henry and Mary Brien had issue as follows : 1. John Brien 2. Henry Brien Churchwarden of Kilskeery 1739 3. Edward Brien , Churchwarden of Kilskeery 1734,48,59 . John Brien of Stralongford the oldest son was churchwarden of Kilskeery 1746 and died beore 1794. He married Jane - daughter of James Kirkwood (living 1733,) who appears to have rented Crevenish Castle in 1697 by Cathrine Lowther. James Kirkwood was son o Rev. James Kirkwood probendary of Kilskeery and rector o Magheracross , 1693 res. 1704, and Chaplain to King William III . Catherine Lowther's brother, Dr James Lowther, purchased from Henry Mervyn, the freehold o Stralongford Townland from whom it descended to his grand nephew John Brien. Jane Kirkwood's brother , Lowther Kirkwood was of Mullinagarve Co. Cavan, a Townland on the O'Brien estate. John and Jane Brien had issue as follows : 1. John Brien of Stralongord of whom presently 2. James Brien M.D of London (unmar) by his will appointed his brother John as heir. 3. William Brien married and had issue, a son John who dies before 1811, and a daughter Catherine of Lettermoney who d 22 Jun 1819. Her Uncle John Brien laid a mortgage of 5000 pounds in her favour on the Castletown estate. Indenture 1 jan 1811 , trustees Rev Robert Thompson curate of Kilskeery and Thomas Wilson. 4. Jane Brien married to Cristopher MacGregor Cornet. in Enniskillen dragoons 1745, son of Patrick MacGregor, QM of Enniskillen dragoons 1708 and agent to Cristopher Irvine of Castle Irvine M.P . John Brien of Stralongord, the eldest son. About 1790 he purchased the manor of Castletown, Monea , he continued however to live at Stralongford but was resident for a time at Clontarf and again at Market Hill near Monea. He died 1811. Executors John Brien and William Humphries. He bequeathed all his estates in fermanagh, Tyrone and Cavan to his fourth son, John Brien . He married Jane Noble still living 1823 and had issue : 1. James Brien b 9 sept. 1770 , Capt. Tyrone Militia living at Market Hill 1788. Died 1816. Burried at Old Rossory ( M.I.) marr. Elizabeth Phibbs b 1772 died 1857 male issue extinct 2. Edward Henry Brien (married Mary Williams of Plymouth)Had issue : i. Rebbecca (unmarr) ii. Marry Jane (unmarr) iii. Charles Robert (marr. Agnes fitzgerald ) 2 sons both unmarr. ell in action in the Great War. 3. Rebecca Brien b 1773(marr. Rev. James Brandon) 4. Lowther Brien b 1774(marr Margret Harper )had issue i. Jane ( marr Edward Atthill) ii. Margret, (marr Edward Jameson) iii. Matilda (d young) 5. John Brien of Castletown (of whom presently) 6. Mary Brien (marr. Sammuel White - moved to USA) 7. Isabella Brien (marr Andrew Edward Campbell) 8. Elizabeth Brien (unmarr) 9. Andrew Brien (marr Mary Barry ) 10. Jane Brien (marr William frith ) 11. Robert Brien marr Susan Rogers issue: i. George (unmarr.) ii. Susan (marr. John fosse Harding ) iii. Robert marr with no issue. iv. Jane (marr Thomas Jameson).v.+vi. Agnes and Ellen both died young . 12. Charlotte Brien (unmarr) 13. George Brien (Lt) unmarr. John Brien the 4th son ( High Sheriff) succeeded his father - married Charlotte Dawsonthey had issue : i. Jown Dawson Brien ( High Sheriff)marr frances Smyth . ii. Rosanna Caroline Brien (marr Lotus Reade) Their sons and grandchildren succeeded to the Castletown Estate. 3. Mary Elizabeth Brien (marr Henry Braddel J.P.) 4. Charlotte Brien (marr francis Battersby). 5. Wilhelmina Ruth Brien marr (1) Robert Weir marr(2) Rev Alexander Braddell. Well as you can see I got a little tired of all the details so cut it short. I hope it maybe helped some of you. The big question or me is my grand father was a Gerald Percival Brien ( b 31/10/09) - his father was a Charles William Brien ( apparently a headmaster of the school at Moyglass ) He married a Dinah Elliott who died in Belast around 1950. The question is though who is Charles William Brien's father and thus grandfather ?? Any suggestions from those newly found relatives apparent ? Thank you all again for your replies ! Warm regards Paul ps please excuse the spellings !

Paul, You must have the old version of the parish history, There is a new one, published in 1990. It is called the History of the Parish of Devinish and Boho, and I'm sure it draws on the older book. . (The two parishes were combined in the late 1980s. Anyway, it is written by an E. George Elliot, who is a native of the parish. (You can get the book from Hall's booksellers in Enniskillen.) You might want to write to the author. I suggest you look for a marriage record for your grandfather, since marriages for Protestants started in 1845. That will give you both parents names, and then go back from there. You might also write to the county library in Enniskillen. Considering that the Briens were a prominent family, you should not have trouble finding info on them and eventually make the link-up. But as always, the best way to go is from yourself backwards. Btw, John Dawson Brien was the landowner to whom my ancestors paid rent at the time of Griffiths Valuation. Good luck, I'm sure you will be successful. Janet Cassidy-Stroh

Bud and all: Sorry, I guess it wouldn't hurt to go into specifics. The following Rooney family came from Fermanagh County Ireland James Rooney(b. 1800) and wife Margaret Mulligan(b.1809) They had the following children: Isabelle Mary b. Dec 1835 Ann b. May 3, 1841 Bridget b. 1849 Frank C. b. 3 May 1850 Sara Ellen (Nellie) b. 1855 Margaret b. 1857 James E. b. 8 Jan 1857 Jane (Jenny ) b. 1858 Daniel Alphonsius b. 10 Feb 1863 I found out recently from a cousin that they came in the port at New Orleans and she found the passengership list date. ****************************************************************************** ******************** One Bagan Iam looking for is Patrick Bagan baptized Jan 31 1836 at Parish of Roslea, Counties of Ferrmanagh and Monaghan (this is off his baptismal record) parents were listed as Thomas Bagan and Anne McArey oon Baptismal record from Roslea. Thomas and Anne also had a son John and another son(Thomas). ****************************************************************************** ******************** Another Beggin/Bagan family Iam looking for left Ireland about 1840. Iam not sure if the brothers left all together or seperately but ended up in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Iam not sure if these Beggins are connected to the above Bagan as he ended up near them in the US. These brothers were born in Ireland: Joseph Beggin born about 1800, married Ann something, (more below). to IL Bernard Beggin,b. 1814 in Fermanagh Co.came to IL JohnBeggin born on 24 June 1819 in Fermanaugh Co., came to IL they also had a sister that died in Ireland on 16 March 1904, have no idea what name or if she married. Joseph and Ann Beggin had the following children in Fermanagh Co. Ireland Terrence(Levy?) Beggin born abt 1830 James Beggin b. abt 1832 Anne Beggin b. abt 1834 Thomas Beggin b. 22 April 1838 Patrick Beggin 21 April 1841 On the 1840's this family came to Apple River, Jo Daviess County, IL Anne that is listed above married James Barron in Jo Daviess County ILL and later moved to Buffalo, NY area where I assume she is buried but have never been able to find her. They were my husbands great great grandparents. Any help would be greatly appriciated! Thanks! Sincerely, Rose DeRocher

I do know that they are subdivision of my family -- MacManus. I have some of the information online if you wish to see. Phil

Hi Just wanting to know if anyone knows of any Briens in fermanagh area . We have in our possession the Parish of Devenish and that is as much as we know. Any help anyone could give would be greatully accepted ! Any relations out there ? Thank you all. Regards Paul Brien

In a message dated 7/29/98 6:08:50 PM, jabrien@africaonline.co.zw wrote: <<Just wanting to know if anyone knows of any Briens in fermanagh area . We have in our possession the Parish of Devenish and that is as much as we know. >> Yes there are definitely BRIENs as well as McBRIENs and O'BRIENS in Fermanagh. What do you mean by "you have in your possession the parish of Devinish"? There are Briens shown in Griffiths Valuation for Devinish. John D Brien lived in Castletown. Monea, and owned a lot of land in Devinish. Do you have a specific ancestor name and dates? Janet C-S

Iam searching for Beggins and Rooneys that came from Fermanagh County to Galena, Illinois area. If you send me email I will be happy to tell you what I have One family Iam looking for is Patrick Bagan that married a Ann Rooney in Shullsburg Wi they later moved to Fort Dodge IA and are buried there. IThanks Rose DeRocher

Looking for information of John MCMANUS & his wife Margaret DUNLOP. Their son, Edward Dunlop McManus was my grandfather, born 1882 in Cornamuckla, Brookeborough, County Fermanagh. They emigrated to Kilmarnock in Scotland, sometime after his birth. Raeanne.

John My Armstrong ancester also married a Maguire, He is Edward Armstrong born abt 1635 and married Margaret Maguire (the Fermanaugh Princess) Circa 1665. Do you have any info on this family Sincerely RAY >---------- >> From: buddyf@ieway.com >> To: John Blake <jblake@powerup.com.au> >> Subject: Re: MCGUIRE/ MAGUIRE family >> Date: Saturday, 25 July 1998 12:09 >> >> > DeAnna, I saw on the web that you were unsubscrbing from the >MAGUIRE >page. >> > It seemed logical to me that you have an interest in the >MAGUIRE/MCGUIRE >> >family so I thought I would write and ask if you can see any >relationship >> >with our MCGUIRE mob. The 2g grand-parents of my wife came to >Australia >in >> >1853. The father was Patrick with parents Thomas and Ann (Nancy) >ARMSTRONG >> >varcoe and both had died before 1853. The mother was Ann (e) >MCCORMACK, >> >parents Owen and Susan SMITH. Owen was alive in 1853. They came >with >five >> >children: Susan b1830, Andrew b1833, Thomas b1836, Anne b1839 and >Rose >> >b1842. We found out later that Patrick and Ann had left four >children >who >> >had died back in Ireland. Do you see any connection? Regards. >John. _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]