In a message dated 7/21/98 1:07:14 AM, mira@eagledesign.com wrote: <<I am researching William Porteus (Rev.) married first to Anna Lee and second to ??? He is said to have had 24 children tho only 11 survived to adulthood. >> Hi Ronnie, There was a William Porteus who was the rector in the parish of Boho (now combined withthe parish of Devinish) from 1831 to 1834 (?). Elliot's History of the Parish of Devinish and Boho lists the Protestants of the parish in the 1841 census, with a William Porteus and wife Jane living in Giltagh townland. In same townland is a Robert Porteus, wife Anne, and 9 children. (There are others of the name in other townlands. ) Hope this helps, Janet Cassidy-Stroh

Hello, I am new to the list and thought I would toss out my information in hopes that someone is just waiting for me to show up! :) I am researching William Porteus (Rev.) married first to Anna Lee and second to ??? He is said to have had 24 children tho only 11 survived to adulthood. His children: By Anna Lee- John James William Moore Lee born 1797 Enniskillen Fanny Ann His children: By ?? Robert Richard Thomas Simon born 1822--my ancestor Jane Rose Ann Eliza Mary Believe that most if not all were born in Enniskillen. Thanks! Ronnie mira@eagledesign.com

Susan GRAY (dau of Samuel GRAY born c1839) married Mark MORTON (son of George MORTON and Mary BIRD born 6 January 1830) on 19 August 1863 at Newtown Butler, Co. Fermanagh, Parish of Galloon. Their daughter (my greatgrandmother) was born c March 1864 Virginia, Co. Cavan and the family migrated to Queensland, Australia when she was six months old. They arrived in Brisbane in September 1864. Mark worked as a lengthsman with the railway on arrival. Samuel Gray obviously had a strong influence on his daughter Susan, as for six generations the eldest son's birth has been registered with Gray as his second given name. Looking for a connection in Ireland. Regards Kay Maryborough, Qld, Australia

My g-g-grandparents William Burleigh and Matilda (nee Wilson) were married in Fermanagh Co, N. Ireland sometime around 1834, then came to Canada. My searches indicated that Burleigh was not a common Northern Ireland name so I thought it would be easy to track. Apparently I have a lot to learn about searching because I am up against a brick wall at the moment. William was said to be 95 - 103 when he died in 1903, so I am not even sure of his birth date. Matilda I do have as born in 1818. My question is are there web sites that I could do more search on, a particular place in Ireland to write for more information or am I better off hiring someone in Ireland to search for me. When does one call in the professionals? Any suggestions? Bonnie lea@mail.reach.net

For Rich McGlew: You offered to do lookups in Griffith's Valuation recently(about a half hour ago) Would you check for a Thomas and Ann Keenan? Or a widow Ann? I really appreciate this. Carole Kopser

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Dear Members of the Fermanagh List: Only yesterday I discovered that you exist and subscribed to your list. My wife and I were in Ireland in June of last year and had the opportunity to spend several days in Ballyshannon from which we managed to drive all over Co. Fermanagh and the nearby parts of Cos. Donegal and Tyrone. My wife's great-grandmother was a Muldoon from Fermanagh and I am descended from the Anglo-Irish Brandon family, which to the best of my knowledge and research arrived there sometime in the early 1700's. My immigrant ancestor was one William Brandon, born, we believe, Magheraculmoney parish, near Kesh, in 1780. His parents were Gerard Brandon and Mary Brien. William left Ireland, with many other members of his family, in 1804 and settled in Huntington Mills, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. I have quite a bit of information on this family which I would more than happy to share should anyone be interested. And, I am always looking for other Brandon records or connections. I recently acquired the CD-ROM Index to Griffith's Evaluation, which as I recall was taken in Fermanagh in 1862, and would be more than happy to do look-ups for specific surnames should anyone be interested. Regards, Rich

If anyone has any info on a Bernard Quinn or Francis Quinn, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. suarn@suite224.net

To all: Is there anyone with any connection to a family named SNOW which lived (live?) in Devinish parish, Fermanagh? If so, I'd like to share info. Thanks, Janet

I am interested in the family of Gerrard Irvine who emigrated to NSW Australia in 1840 on the ship "Crescent". His parents names were evidently Billy and Bell. This could mean William Irving and ? Isabella. Gerard married Charlotte Chittick/Chittack, however, I don't know whether this was in Ireland or Australia. Any help with the Fermanagh Irvines will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Carol caindc@magna.com.au

Greetings from Connecticut I am seeking information about the parents of my 2-great grandfather, Thomas HOWE and his wife, Elizabeth (Eliza) ARMSTRONG. According to his death record, Thomas was born 1 Jan 1825 in Enniskillen (Fermanagh) Ireland, the son of Ralph and Elizabeth (Armstrong) HOWE. He came to the U.S. before 1847, married Francis Jane LOOMIS in Troy, (Rensselaer) NY 11 Sep 1851. He had the following siblings - all assumed to have been born in Ireland: 1. John (c.1818-c.1865) lived in West Bloomfield, NJ, left 2 sons who could not be located in 1892. 2. James (1822-1892) lived in Troy, NY, apparently never married, left will bequeathing estate to brother, sisters, nephew and niece. 3. Mary (? - 1894) lived in Troy, NY, married 1) ? McVETY and 2) ? PERRY, she had a son Robert McVETY and a daughter Mary J. [not certain by which husband] who m. ? MULLIGAN 4. Eliza (1833 - aft 1904) lived in Troy, NY, married Robert CAMPBELL, had George (1867) and Anna (1869) 5. Ann (? - ?) married ? DALY, was in Enniskillen in 1892 and Drumsillagh?, Ireland in 1904. I would be greatful for any assistance in determining the ancestors of these folk - even the descendants of any of them. Suggestions are more than welcome. I will gladly do research in Connecticut for anyone so desiring in exchange. I am willing to pay copy fees, etc. Bill Stansfield: wtstans@aol.com

Someone was looking for that name in Innishmacsaint Parish records and wanted to let you know there are a mess of them. I will be away sailing this weekend, but if you will get back to me I will be glad to send the names and dates to you. I will not be able to do it all at once since there are so many , but I will type you some every day. Thanks Barbara Stewart Price Searching for STEWART, IRWIN, GREEN, HAMILTON and AIKEN in Ireland

Hello I am interested in Ross and associated families of Balfour, Lunny, Graham, Magee and Morton from the Derrylin area of South Fermanagh. Regards

I am trying to locate where in Fermanagh Co. William (Albert?) Burleigh (often spelled Burley) who married Matilda Martha Wilson around 1834 in Fermanagh Co. came from. Matilda's parents names were James and Margaret (Emerson) Wilson. Shortly after marriage they came to Canada and raised 12 children. Some of the children's middle names were Irwin, Johnston and Egerton which take to be family names. William died in 1903 and Matilda in 1910, Hungerford Township, County of Hastings, Canada. Has anyone by chance come across these names in their search? Sure would make my day if you have any trails for me to take, at the moment I am at a standstill. Bonnie

Hi, I was in the process of checking my records when the computer went down with some e-mail address that I was looking up. Could the person that was looking for MacRory or Rogers please get back to me I found quite a few Rogers but no MacRory. There was a person looking for Scoles or Scholes, I found some Scales and was wondering if it could be of some help, these records were transcribed and I thought maybe someone miss took the o for an a. Any lastly the person that wrote about the Irwins I would really like to hear from you and yes there are some Irwins in Innishmacsaint. Thanks for all the trouble Barbara

Would anyone have any information on the Murray family from Co. Fermanagh? My grandfather was James Murray. He was born in Co. Fermanagh and died on Dec. 25th 1948. He married Margaret Gibney who was born in Co. Caven and had 6 children with her: Kathleen, Margaret, Eileen, Raymond, Gerard and Joseph. He then married Rose Mulligan who was born in Co. Fermanagh. They had 5 children: Noreen, Anabel, Bernadette, Colette and Rosina. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you Pauline Mundt Ontario, Canada plmundt@wave.home.com

I have copied some records from the LDS in regards to Innishmacsaint Parish they are from about 1800 to 1811, if any one would like me to do a look up I would be glad to take a look. Barbara Stewart Price Looking for STEWART, GREEN, HAMILTON, IRWIN and AIKEN

William John Davis was married Elizabeth Forbes in Fermanagh, Ireland. Date: Unknown Their son John Robert Davis came with them to Austrialia on the ship "MATHESIS" in 1842. Along with other family members. Anyone with any information on William John Davis and Elizabeth Forbes would be greatly appreciated. Vanna Kruisdyk 103 Plucks Road ARANA HILLS QLD AUSTRALIA 4054 e-mail: indey@one.net.au

To check it out the new Monaghan Clan page or join, go to: The Monaghan Clan Page: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/6748/clan.html Enjoy! Nancy

Dear Listmembers for Fermanagh: I would like to know if anyone knows of living STARRATTs of Fermanagh or nearby counties? My ancestors passed through in mid 1700's, between Scotland and Canada, and I believe the name was/is fairly common in Ireland. Thanks for your help. Steve Anderson, Huntington Beach, CA