Peggy, Hope the following is helpful. http://www.fermanagh-online.com/home.htm Townhall, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 7BA Tel: +44 (0) 28 6632 5050 Enniskillen Town Hall fdc@fermanagh.gov.uk Good Luck, Joyce In a message dated 6/19/02 4:59:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, peggytheo@attbi.com writes: > Maureen I am still trying to get a marriage certificate for my > greatgrandparentsJohn Quigley and Helen Swift in Roslea RC Chapelon > February 9th 1868. Can you tell me the email address or the phone nymber. > Please. Thanks Peggy

Peggy, Nice to hear from you again but this has now become a bit spooky. I always felt that we were searching the same families. My GG grandparents were Swift gaelic FODAGHAN My g grandparents Lynch and Quigley.My memory says that these are your names as well. Swift is a very old Fermanagh name but not one that I have seen on this list before. They came from Galoon Parish, townland Cornagague, which is between Rosslea and Newtownbutler. My gg grandparents were Charles and Catherine Swift , g grandparents Mary Ann Swift and Luke Lynch. My gg Uncle John Quigley but then I have always thought that we were searching the same families. You have never mentioned the Swift connection before...incidentally also known by the gaelic name FODAGHAN which was actually used in census records in 1841. They married into the Beggan family right down through the generations to my mother's sister, my aunt Lizzie. I will be delighted to save you the trouble of searching for this certificate and get it for you.My instinct tells me that This is my maternal grandmother's Margaret Carolan's ancesters so it will be a pleasure. mind you if you are related to her you must be quite a character. an irreverant sense of humour and an absolute lady. Maureen

Is there someplace I can write to find a marriage certificate for an ancestor when I do not know where he actually married or exactly when? My ancestor, Robert David HENDERSON, came to New Brusnwick in 1818, according to family history, from Enniskillan, and I have been having a heck of a time trying to find out about him . I have the names of 8 children and the birth date for the last, my 3rd great-grandfather, George ( 22 Aug 1816). Thank you for any help anyone can give me. Mrs.Donna Lee (HENDERSON) BUTLER

Maureen I am still trying to get a marriage certificate for my greatgrandparentsJohn Quigley and Helen Swift in Roslea RC Chapelon February 9th 1868. Can you tell me the email address or the phone nymber. Please. Thanks Peggy

Dear Bud, I have been unsubscribed for a couple of weeks but am hoping that you will have time to give me descriptions you have gathered for the following townlands in Fermanagh: Carnboy (Carranboy) and Drummal. Your activity on the lists is most appreciated Sincerely, Helen

I have noticed a lot of requests for look ups for Townlands. Go to the following. http://www.seanruad.com

I have lost the plot...just spent ages typing out about 60 Beggan marriages, pressed the wrong button and lost the lot. I only started it because I kept seeing so many name requests that I knew I had seen on marriages, indeed I am fast coming to the conclusion that between Beggans, Lynches and Maguires every family in Fermanagh is covered. so I thought it was time I got my finger out but ...Oh I will get them done... Anyhow a couple of recent surname requests... Charles Campbell married Ellen Beggan 31st May 1866 in Enniskillen Registry Office. Very odd considering what staunch catholics the Beggans were. I do not have this marriage certificate but if it is of interest it should be easily acquired. Francis McQuaid [widower] Arnotts Grove married Catherine Beggan on 6th February 1918 in St Tierneys Rosslea. Francis McQuaid came from Arnotts Grove and his father was John McQuaid [farmer]. Catherine's father was Francis Beggan [farmer] Eshnadarragh. Witnesses were Patrick Kearns and Catherine McCarron. Maureen

Everyone who reads this, I agree. I, too, just returned from a twe-week trip (with two extra days thanks to the Aer Lingus strike!) and the trip was wonderful. After 18 years it was good to meet again with my McCaffrey/McElroy family in Tempo (Fermanagh) and to experience the warmth, caring and hospitality. I feel blessed to have been able to tromp through gravesites of my ancestors and to view the glorious, green countryside. My prayer is to return before 18 years pass again! And, the driving wasn't so bad, except for dodging those huge trucks! Mary McCaffrey Puccinelli -----Original Message----- From: Gwen R Wright [mailto:WRIGHTX2@prodigy.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 2:25 PM To: FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FERMANAGH] Funeral Maureen, I know this is off genealogy, but I just have to say this. I just returned from a trip to Ireland, and I think it must be the most wonderful place on earth. Everone I met seemed to be just the kind of person you describe. They all look out for each other, as well as the wayward tourist. They drive fast, but they are not rude. They laugh and sing, but they include everyone. Many times I was asked if I needed directions or help, without my even asking (maybe I just looked lost!). Anyone researching family in Ireland should make at least one trip--stay in B&B's and get to know the people. Thanks for letting me have my say. I am very proud of my McGuire roots! Gwen in FL. ----- Original Message ----- From: <MaureenBatty@aol.com> To: <FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 12:58 PM Subject: [FERMANAGH] Funeral > I have just returned from the funeral of a lovely Irishman who I was > priviliged to call a friend. He came from Co. Longford and started work in a > Bar at the age of 14yrs. He arrived in London aged 18yrs again to work in a > Bar but from there he built up an empire of Bars and not forgetting his roots > bought a couple of farms. However it is not for this he will be > remembered.... At the age of 25 he became interested in a Charity for needy > children and over the last 35 yrs has devoted every spare moment he had to > this cause, raising thousands of pounds along the way and being instrumental > in the pastoral care and education of hundreds of young people. > > When I arrived in his village today, every shop had closed it's doors in > respect for him and the Church was packed to such an extent that people were > standing in the aisles and even outside the doors. He had friends in every > part of the community, every religion and class and the service was carried > out by a Church of England Canon and a Catholic Canon again at his > instructions and another measure of the man. > > May he Rest in Peace and he be an example to all Irish People everywhere. > > Maureen > > > ==== FERMANAGH Mailing List ==== > If you desire to manage an Ireland County Website, please See: http://irelandgenealogyprojects.rootsweb.com , read requirements for adoption, then contact coordinator at: Fermanagh-admin@rootsweb.com > ==== FERMANAGH Mailing List ==== If you want your genealogy page for Fermanagh listed in these taglines, please submit your URL to listmaster at: Fermanagh-admin@rootsweb.com

Go to http://www.seanruad.com/ and type in Gardenhill. Make sure it is Gardenhill and not Garden Hill.

Maureen, I know this is off genealogy, but I just have to say this. I just returned from a trip to Ireland, and I think it must be the most wonderful place on earth. Everone I met seemed to be just the kind of person you describe. They all look out for each other, as well as the wayward tourist. They drive fast, but they are not rude. They laugh and sing, but they include everyone. Many times I was asked if I needed directions or help, without my even asking (maybe I just looked lost!). Anyone researching family in Ireland should make at least one trip--stay in B&B's and get to know the people. Thanks for letting me have my say. I am very proud of my McGuire roots! Gwen in FL. ----- Original Message ----- From: <MaureenBatty@aol.com> To: <FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 12:58 PM Subject: [FERMANAGH] Funeral > I have just returned from the funeral of a lovely Irishman who I was > priviliged to call a friend. He came from Co. Longford and started work in a > Bar at the age of 14yrs. He arrived in London aged 18yrs again to work in a > Bar but from there he built up an empire of Bars and not forgetting his roots > bought a couple of farms. However it is not for this he will be > remembered.... At the age of 25 he became interested in a Charity for needy > children and over the last 35 yrs has devoted every spare moment he had to > this cause, raising thousands of pounds along the way and being instrumental > in the pastoral care and education of hundreds of young people. > > When I arrived in his village today, every shop had closed it's doors in > respect for him and the Church was packed to such an extent that people were > standing in the aisles and even outside the doors. He had friends in every > part of the community, every religion and class and the service was carried > out by a Church of England Canon and a Catholic Canon again at his > instructions and another measure of the man. > > May he Rest in Peace and he be an example to all Irish People everywhere. > > Maureen > > > ==== FERMANAGH Mailing List ==== > If you desire to manage an Ireland County Website, please See: http://irelandgenealogyprojects.rootsweb.com , read requirements for adoption, then contact coordinator at: Fermanagh-admin@rootsweb.com >

William: Is it still possible you could do a Town Land look up for me? I am looking for any information you may have on a town land called Garden hill in Fermanagh. Thanks Bruce Newton Canada

Hello -- I am looking for any information on my g-g-grandfather, WILLIAM COULTER who was born in McGuire's Bridge, Fermanagh County in 1795. He had three known brothers, John, James and Hugh. John, James and William all moved to Ontario Canada sometime in the 1820's. Hugh supposedly stayed behind in Ireland. Any help would be appreciated. Bill Galante San Diego CA USA

Kate....I do not know the regiment. However I did do an online search of the WO records at Kew (www.catalogue.pro.gov.uk). The search turned up six JOHN FITZGIBBON soldiers, along with the regiments in which they served. I now need to find someone willing to retrieve the records at Kew. The only way, however, that I will be able to identify my own John Fitzgibbon amongst the six records is if his wife's name (Margaret Maguire) is mentioned. I have some cousins living in Stevenage, north of London. I might ask one of them to do the search for me, and I would of course pay them. It's my only option at this point! Warm wishes Rita khands wrote: > Hello Rita, > > Regarding military records. I had someone look at PRO Kew > to find the military records for me. You need to know the > regiment in which an ancestor served to make it easier to > find in the first place. My grandfather also followed his > father into the 76th Regt along with all his brothers. > Grandfather and his brothers born in various parts of > the world - Portsmouth, Malta, Nova Scotia and Belfast. > Military records are definately worth looking for as > they reveal next of kin, date of military service, > postings and details of illnesses. > > Haven't worked on the Maguire family yet. Must do so > very shortly. > > Best wishes, > Kate Hands, > Australia > > ==== FERMANAGH Mailing List ==== > Two more mailing lists for County Fermanagh: > IRL-Fermanagh-L-request@rootsweb.com > Fermanagh-Gold-L-request@rootsweb.com

In response to the McQuade inquiry, my grandmother was also Margaret McQuade, but her maiden name was Brennan. Have you come across any Lancelots? That was my grandfather! Nice to hear from another McQuade. At least we're from the same clan! On Monday, June 17, 2002, at 02:00 AM, FERMANAGH-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Volume 02 : Issue 159 >

How lucky to have such a wonderful friend. I bet you will miss him JoAnn

Rita, Organ Music and something I have never seen at a funeral....the Choir ...was from the School that Danny was so supportive of. I spoke to the children afterwards [I am a governor of the school] and they loved it all. A lovely Reading... God made the wicked grocer For a mystery and a sign That men might shun the awful shops And go to Inns to dine Where the bacon's on the Rafter And the wine is in the wood And God that made good laughter Has seen that they are good. G.K. Chesterton

Maureen....your friend sounds like a real character....with character. I'm sure he will be sorely missed. I have to ask you, since the funeral was such an event.....what type of music was played? Rita MaureenBatty@aol.com wrote: > I have just returned from the funeral of a lovely Irishman who I was > priviliged to call a friend. He came from Co. Longford and started work in a > Bar at the age of 14yrs. He arrived in London aged 18yrs again to work in a > Bar but from there he built up an empire of Bars and not forgetting his roots > bought a couple of farms. However it is not for this he will be > remembered.... At the age of 25 he became interested in a Charity for needy > children and over the last 35 yrs has devoted every spare moment he had to > this cause, raising thousands of pounds along the way and being instrumental > in the pastoral care and education of hundreds of young people. > > When I arrived in his village today, every shop had closed it's doors in > respect for him and the Church was packed to such an extent that people were > standing in the aisles and even outside the doors. He had friends in every > part of the community, every religion and class and the service was carried > out by a Church of England Canon and a Catholic Canon again at his > instructions and another measure of the man. > > May he Rest in Peace and he be an example to all Irish People everywhere. > > Maureen > > ==== FERMANAGH Mailing List ==== > If you desire to manage an Ireland County Website, please See: http://irelandgenealogyprojects.rootsweb.com , read requirements for adoption, then contact coordinator at: Fermanagh-admin@rootsweb.com

I have just returned from the funeral of a lovely Irishman who I was priviliged to call a friend. He came from Co. Longford and started work in a Bar at the age of 14yrs. He arrived in London aged 18yrs again to work in a Bar but from there he built up an empire of Bars and not forgetting his roots bought a couple of farms. However it is not for this he will be remembered.... At the age of 25 he became interested in a Charity for needy children and over the last 35 yrs has devoted every spare moment he had to this cause, raising thousands of pounds along the way and being instrumental in the pastoral care and education of hundreds of young people. When I arrived in his village today, every shop had closed it's doors in respect for him and the Church was packed to such an extent that people were standing in the aisles and even outside the doors. He had friends in every part of the community, every religion and class and the service was carried out by a Church of England Canon and a Catholic Canon again at his instructions and another measure of the man. May he Rest in Peace and he be an example to all Irish People everywhere. Maureen

----- Original Message ----- From: Don and Maureen <dmasharp@xtra.co.nz> To: <IRL-FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 5:42 PM Subject: on board "Matoaka" > Hello list > Found the following passengers on board the Matoaka, arriving in > Lyttelton, New Zealand, Feb 8 1869; > CROZIER John, aged 22, Fermanagh, farm labourer > MAQUIRE Catherine, aged 24, Fermanagh, general servant > TAYLOR Susan, aged 21, Fermanagh, general servant > > Hope this helps someone > > Maureen >

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