Does anyone on the mailing list live in Belfast and frequent PRONI? I am looking for information on microfilm MIC.1/50; C.R.1/56 T.679/64 and 66-67. This is supposed to be Church of Ireland registers for Inishmacsaint Parish including bap 1813-1885, marriages 1813-1934 and burials 1813-1887. The Mormon Church only has a companion microfilm for loan covering 1801-1815 (and which I have seen). The PRONI Guide "Fermanagh Sources" notes this second film covering later years and I am looking for someone who could tell me if this later PRONI film appears to be a comprehensive register or just random and selected entries. Or if it covers townlands in the Rosscor part of the parish (which may have been recorded in Slavin Church registers). If the PRONI film from 1815 on holds a substantial number of records and covers the right townlands, I am looking for someone who might be interested in transcribing (for money of course) all entries for the names I am searching. Anyone looking for some easy money?? Doug Fletcher, Canada.

Does anyone on the mailing list live in Co Fermanagh and have access to Slavin Church registers. I believe they are held by the incumbent at Garrison. I am looking for a particular marriage record. Doug Fletcher, Canada

Hi, I just had a contact through RootsWeb from a possible relative who believes our DOLAN families from Upper New York State and the Kingston/Belleville Ontario area are connected, I agree but don't know the exact connection. She says that her branch of the family came in 1847 from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Mine would have come over earlier than that. Does anyone else have connections to this family? -- Pam Thomson http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/ Town Square Network

Ian It might be worth taking a look at http://www.xoom.com/webspace/ They offer 11 MB - I have run a site there with no banners - BUT.... on reading the Terms of Service again today, it looks like I should be! My point is that it doesn't seem to be an automatic process. So may be worth you checking it out. Jan Hart janhart@webleicester.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Ian Moore <ijlmoore@concentric.net> To: FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com <FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com> Date: 31 December 1998 02:31 Subject: Web Space >Anyone got any good recommendations for free web space providers. > >My ISP provides me with 5 mg free space but I am finding that this is not >enough. My family tree is growing and needs more space. I tried Geocities but >I find the continual insertion of an advertising >window an annoyance to readers of the page. Any good suggestions would be >appreciated. >Ian > >

I have been trying very hard to find out where to get a copy of "The Fermanagh Story". I am still researching Brown Family History in Fermanagh. Does anybody know if the Fermanagh Story has any information on the Brown Family, where I might get a copy of the book, or any other info. on the origins of the Browns in Fermanagh. I would appreciate any help I can get. All the Best for the New Year! lwessels@shaw.wave.ca

I got my copy of the Fermanagh Story from Fred Hanna's in Dublin. Email fred@hannas.ie If you have roots in Co. Fermanagh, this book is priceless. (However, I do not remember how much I paid for it. We did the VISA thing; no fuss, no muss.) Jaira Hill Silverton, OR

Whoever has this book, could you see if the surname BURNSIDE is listed. Dorothy

I am researching the following family= James GUNN. born 1872 at Fermanagh. to John.GUNN and Nancy SYMTH.James married Alice Donnelly.she was born 15 Feb.1882 at Fermanagh to Patrick DONNELLY and Ellen COSGROVE.James and Alice's parents were farmers in Ireland. James and Alice arrived in Australia in 1915.QLD.they arrived with 7 children.as follows= Mary "Molly" b,c.1905 married Ernest THORNE. Elizabeth.Anne.b.1906 at Lisnaskea.Fermanagh. married Arthur Walker. John Patrick.b.1908.marr.1.grace.SPENCER.2. Edna.LLOYD/WALSH. Micheal.Joseph.b.1909. James.b.1911. marr.Cora.F.A.ADAMS. Margaret.Alice. marr.Frank.SEELEITHER and Stan PURCELL. Anthony.Bernard.marr Nellie GANNON. 2 more children were born in Clermont but died at a young age.

In a message dated 12/30/98 9:12:29 PM, speicher@bmts.com wrote: <<Does anyone have a copy of the book "The Fermanagh Story"by P.Livingstone? I believe that in it there is a reference to the "Later History of the Family of Rosborough of Mullinagoan" I would appreciate an idea of what sort of information it contains about the Rosborough family.>> Beth, I checked, but the only mention I find of the book is that it is listed in a bibliography. The full title of the book is : "Later History of the Family of Rosborough of Mullinagoan, County Fermanagh, and the Descendants in the Female Line."(n.d.) (Don't know what that n.d. is for. Maybe some of the more scholarly folk on this list will know. ) The only other referenc to the name is a quote from a Thomas Rossborough, Master of Orange Lodge 467 (at?) Magheraveely , about being opposed to the Act of Union (1801). Hope this helps. Janet Cassidy-Stroh

Anyone got any good recommendations for free web space providers. My ISP provides me with 5 mg free space but I am finding that this is not enough. My family tree is growing and needs more space. I tried Geocities but I find the continual insertion of an advertising window an annoyance to readers of the page. Any good suggestions would be appreciated. Ian

Does anyone have a copy of the book "The Fermanagh Story"by P.Livingstone? I believe that in it there is a reference to the "Later History of the Family of Rosborough of Mullinagoan" I would appreciate an idea of what sort of information it contains about the Rosborough family. Thank you. Sincerely Beth in cold Ontario.

I am interested in learning about my maternal grandparents, Alexander Campbell and Mary O'Connor. They lived in County Fermanagh, perhaps near Beagh (also known as Bigh), Coa (near Enniskillen). Their children were Catherine (my mother), Patrick, Alexander, John, Mary Ann, Hugh, Brigid, Magdalen, and Charles. Alexander Campbell's mother's maiden name (my mother's paternal grandmother) was Bowers. Mary O'Connor's mother's maiden name (my mother's maternal grandmother) was Carolan. Catherine (my mother) was born in 1890. She emigrated to the U.S., where she married James McCann (my father, who also was born in Fermanagh). Her brothers Patrick and Alexander also emigrated to the U.S.; Patrick married Catherine Donnelly; Alexander married Julia Cronin. I would greatly appreciate any information that anyone may have about my maternal grandparents and their parents.

I just received additional information that Unkoned's last name may be Beach instead of Veach and that she had a brother named David. >From: "Thomas Johnson" <tcjohnson55@hotmail.com> >Subject: Granlee-Veach >Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 04:42:01 PST >To: FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com > >I am interested in any information pertainng to William Granlee or >Unkoned (Veach) Granlee residing in County Fermanagh during the >mid-1700's to early 1800's. I am a 9th generation descendant of William >and Unkoned. I don't have any details on either family member. William >and Unkoned's son, John Granlee, emigrated to the US in 1814 and settled >in Eastern Pennsylvania. John was born about 1783. In 1820, he married >Isabelle Ditterline. I have many more details about the Granlee family >tree in the US. > >My wife and I plan to visit the area within the next two years, so any >info or possible leads to aid our research when we arrive would be >greatly appreciated. > >Tom Johnson >Joliet, Illinois, US > > >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

I am interested in any information pertainng to William Granlee or Unkoned (Veach) Granlee residing in County Fermanagh during the mid-1700's to early 1800's. I am a 9th generation descendant of William and Unkoned. I don't have any details on either family member. William and Unkoned's son, John Granlee, emigrated to the US in 1814 and settled in Eastern Pennsylvania. John was born about 1783. In 1820, he married Isabelle Ditterline. I have many more details about the Granlee family tree in the US. My wife and I plan to visit the area within the next two years, so any info or possible leads to aid our research when we arrive would be greatly appreciated. Tom Johnson Joliet, Illinois, US ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

I am interested in learning about my paternal grandfather, Thomas Arthur McCann, and his first wife, Ellen Gilmurray. I believe that they lived in Beagh (also known as Bigh), Coa (near Enniskillen), Co. Fermanagh. Their children were Margaret, Patrick, John, and Mary Ellen. Thomas Arthur's second wife was Bridget McCann (they were not related). Their children were James (my father), Thomas, Rose, Elizabeth, Bridget, and Francis. James was born in 1875, probably in Beagh. He came to the U.S. in 1899 on the S.S. Hibernia, where he married Catherine Campbell (who also was born in Fermanagh). I would greatly appreciate any information that anyone may have about Thomas Arthur McCann and his first wife, Ellen Gilmurray.

Greetings. I am seeking information regarding the HUTCHINSON and LIPTON families of County Fermanagh. Robert Hutchinson(b. 1791 d. 1858) of Gortgarevin, Parish of Drummally was married in Clones Church to Elizabeth Lipton(b. 1795 d. 1885) of Gortendarragh, Parish of Clones on May 17th, 1816. Roberts father was Thomas Hutchinson, he remained in Ireland, and had two other sons and two daughters, names unknown. Robert, Elizabeth and their children came to the US in March 1847 to New Orleans, Eventually Settling in the state of Illinois. I would be interested in any information about these families, and am willing to share what I have. Thanks- Leanne Lauber Iowa, USA ___________________________________________________________________ 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/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I need to think out loud (well, okay, via my fingers on the keyboard). My ancestor, John Scoles, was born in Scoles Corner, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh in 1732. He was sentenced by the British court at Lincolnshire to transportation to the American colonies in 1752. What is a young Irish man doing in Lincolnshire in 1752? - visiting relatives? - and he gets in trouble and gets sent to America? I know the Scoleses were not landed gentry. My hunch is that they were English tenant farmers for a plantation owner, but I know John's father was also born in Enniskillen. Do any of you know about this period of time and about the habits of the British tenants in Ireland? thank you so much. Jaira Hill Silverton, OR, USA

Greetings All, Looking for anyone with Corrigan roots in Fermanagh. My gg grandfather, Hugh Corrigan, per his US naturalization papers state he was born in Co Fermanagh, Ireland. He was born either 1832 or 1834 and imigrated to Boston sailing out of Londonderry in 1856 on the s.s. "Jeremiah Thompson". Checking through this passenger list it appears he sailed alone. His history is a mystery and would be greatful for any data or suggestions. Leisa Chasse-Florida USA

I am trying to identify the parents of my ancestors, Robert FORD (1779-1874) and his wife Ann NELSON (1786-1860). They were born in Cleeish Parish, Lisbellaw, near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland. Ann's father may have been Charles Nelson. Robert and Ann apparently left Ireland in the same year they were married--1803. They settled in Pennsylvania; they were in Cross Creek Twp. of Washington Co., PA for the 1820 Census. By then they had children named Catherine, Elizabeth, Mary Ann and Priscilla. Later they had the following children: Robert Jr., Margaret Jane, William Nelson, John Wesley, Lucinda, and Adam Enoch. About 1820 they moved to Toronto, and in 1823 they moved to Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. In 1848 they moved to near St. Marys in Perth Co., Ont.. In the 1851 Census, they were living on Lot 20, Conc. 18 of Blanshard Twp., Perth Co. Robert was a Township Pathmaster. I have a lot of info on their descendants and would dearly love to find their ancestry in County Fermanagh, Ireland. Any clues will be welcome. Sue

This is the first year that my daughter has reached that terrible age when she no longer believes in Santa Clause and I am sure that there are many of you out there who have gone, are going, or who will soon go through this time. It's, to me, a sad point in a child's life as she leaves behind those young years with all their magical moments and faces the real world out there. I'm thankful that this world has folks like the many on these lists who take time to share their gifts freely with others. You give me hope that the world that she will grow up in will have many folks just like you along her pathways. May I wish you all a happy and joyful Christmas and may you experience the true meaning of this season. I penned the following poem to attach to her gifts this year - I'm an engineer so no comments! Santa's Night Before Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas as I sat in the snow, Trying to figure which route I should go. All over the world children waited to hear The jingle of bells, the hoof sounds of deer. But to many this Christmas is different I'm told. Some children now think that they are too old To believe in a stranger, never heard, never seen. To many it now seems just like a dream. There's young ones now tucked up asleep for the night Who forgot to leave cookies, leave on just one light. No longer they dream of this mystical man Who claims to do magic, well, believe me, I can. There's lots of these kids whose time it has past To wonder, to dream - didn't time fly so fast? That stocking, for years hung there on the bed, Now lies in a heap with the laundry instead. There's Timothy, London, Sarah, Dromore, Lyn out in Reston, don't believe any more. Chris out in Bangkok, Maggie, Seattle They no longer listen to hear the hoofs rattle. On rooftops all over the world late this night no noise will be heard - but I'll be there in spite of the lack of belief in this giver of toys. For to me it's the giving that brings so much joys. There's new ones each year that I add to my list So many, I'm careful, not one will be missed. Proud parents watch over the babe in the bed too young yet to know 'bout this old man in red. But in years yet to come they will tell her anew 'bout the old man who visit's and creeps silently through leaving presents and gifts all over the ground and she too'll be excited when this night comes around. So for all you young adults who think I'm not here. Listen closely tonight, and just maybe you'll hear the low tinkle of bells as we fly through the night. The soft patter of hoofs as they land, oh so light, The rustle of paper as the gifts are laid down The light swish as I pass on my way out of town. For this old man still knows that as long as he's living he will ask no reward for the joy's in the giving. Have a very happy and joyous Christmas Ian Moore