James.Gunn.b.14 April 1872 at Fermanagh to John.Gunn and Nancy.Smyth. marr Alice.Donnelly.b.15 Feb.1882 at Fermanagh,1904 at Newtonbutler.They migrated to Australia in 1915.James had 4 brothers that migrated to America.might have been Memphes.Texas.they were Patrick and John and Michael and Bernard,My distant cousin in Fermanagh had a letter from a man in Texas who is researching gunn's that were Patrick.d.1864. Michael.m.1849 to Mary ann/.Stewart. If you see this could you contact me. from Belinda.

Hi: My father was born in Enniskillen on June 24,1902. His father's name was William Veitch and his mother's was Letitia Veitch(nee Latimer). They were from Drumcullion. As far as I know I have no relatives but it would be interesting to find out a little more about the family history. Is there a place I can contact to get this type of info. Thanks, Bill Veitch. william_veitch@bc.sympatico.ca

To the Greatest Historians, Thank you so much for answering my query on the Presbyterian/Methodist connection in Northern Ireland. Everyday I learn so much from your replies to other's questions. It is wonderful to know that everyone is willing to share their knowledge. Someday I hope to be able to 'jump in' and help. Until that day arises, I remain with my LDS copies of REA/RHEA/WRAY/REAGH/RAY birth and baptism information willing to look for your relative. Regards, Mary McG in Tennessee

To the Greatest Historians, Thank you so much for answering my query on the Presbyterian/Methodist connection in Northern Ireland. Everyday I learn so much from your replies to other's questions. It is wonderful to know that everyone is willing to share their knowledge. Someday I hope to be able to 'jump in' and help. Until that day arises, I remain with my LDS copies of REA/RHEA/WRAY/REAGH/RAY birth and baptisms information willing to look for your relative. Regards, Mary McG in Tennessee

>From C.H. Crookshank's books, Days of Revival, History of Methodism in Ireland 1747-1770, chapter 16, 1765. This is a 3 volume book and has just been republished in a 10 volume set. On August 2nd (1765) Wesley embarked for England, having spent four months in this country (Ireland); and on the 20th opened the English Conference at Manchester. Four brethern from Ireland were received on trial - Duncan Wright, John Dillon, Richard Bourke and James Rea: and fifteen preachers were appointed to labour here, ........ This is the only mention of James Rea, however there is another book As Sprightly as the Place, a history of Methodism in the Upper Erne Circuit by Rev. Dudley Livingstone Cooney. Couldnt purchase a copy but I had access to it at the Library in Enniskillen. It may mention James Rea.

Does anyone know how to find Presbyterian and nonsubscribing Presbyterian ("Remonstrant Synod" or Dublin Synod (?)) records in Fermanagh County, particularly around Enniskillen and Tempo, and around Belfast? YOurs, Dora Smith ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hi! I assumed that my ancestors, Johnston (b. 1790) and Joseph (b.1786) REA were Presbyterian. Well, you know what that made me when I received the following: James REA was appointed a preacher in 1771 and began the Eniskillen Circuit for the Methodist Church. Of course, I do not know if there is a connection to him, but my REA's are from Co. Fermanagh, Killybane Township, so there might be a possibility. Is there anything anyone could tell me about the early Methodist Church in Ireland? Also, I went to FHS today and copied all 38 pages (using the myriad spellings of REA) that lists births, marriage, christenings and such. I have not been able to be of help to others as I have no resources, so I decided to make a resource. If anyone is interested in me looking up a REA or variant spelling, I will be glad to! Give me name and approximate date. Most are in the 1800's, although there are some 1600 and 1700 listings. Thank you for any knowledge you can impart! Regards, Mary McG in Tennessee

if you would like to see an example of an Emigration Scheme available for 1851 - to encourage the reunion of families from Uk to Australia, try http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/data.htm Jenny Fawcett

for those that are in need of links to the basic repositories in Ireland, or Would links to such sites as Constabulary,Famine,Rebels and heaps more perhaps you might like to try http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/irelinks.htm or for addresses to write to http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/ireadd.htm Jenny Fawcett

Message text written by INTERNET:foh@epix.net >From: Tom & Linda Foh <foh@epix.net> Reply-To: foh@epix.net Subject: Hilliard & Montgomery To: FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com In a message dated 8/24/98 (in the 11/8/98 Digest), Alison Griffith asked about these families. I'm just starting to investigate but my gr-gr-grandmother was Jane Montgomery who married Johnston Humphreys. Their daughter Deborah was baptised 10/30/1842 in Magheraculmoney Parish. Deborah married John Irvine before 1870 and they raised their family in the same parish -- which is just north of Enniskillen. Don't know if we're cousins, but Jane's family may easily have been in Greater Enniskillen around 1820. As I find more on her Montgomerys, I'll share it. Linda Foh < Hello Linda In checking MONTGOMERY marriages in Fermanagh, I sent to Salt Lake City for a copy of the following. I am sending it to you because of the Humphries name. Perhaps this is connected to your Humphreys. Marriage 1849 at Registrar Office in the Town of Enniskillen in the District of Enniskillen #42, Thursday, 25th January, 1849 John Montgomery, Full age, Widower, Farmer, Greendagh (?), p of Rossary, Father: Richard Montgomery, Farmer Mary Humphries, Full age, Widow, Trory, P of Trory, Father: John Beatty, Farmer Witnesses: James Beatty, Jane (her mark) Beatty Christopher Gamble, Registrar I am searching for Montgomery families in Clay, Drumharriff, Lisnaskea, and surrounding area of County Fermanagh. George Montgomery & Elizabeth m/s Montgomery were married 1842 at Lisnaskea, but were in Glasgow, Scotland, by 1846. George's parents possibly Charles & Mary. Elizabeth's parents were William Montgomery & Catherine Scott. A brother (probably to Elizabeth), Alexander, married Sarah Johnstone in 1863 in Lisnaskea. Good luck in the search Suzanne Sommerville In Michigan, USA

you can find an example of an Emigration Loan Scheme - 1851,for the reunion of families from Ireland, at http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/data.htm Jenny Fawcett

I was told a few months ago that there was a man? in Canada who is researching the GUNN family from Fermanagh.North Ireland,this mans ancestor migrated to America,I was told he's ancestor was BERNARD.GUNN. Patrick.and John and Michael and Bernard went Memphes Texas in 1855.Is anyone researching this family,would anyone be able to check for a shipping entry for this family, from Belinda.

In a message dated 8/24/98 (in the 11/8/98 Digest), Alison Griffith asked about these families. I'm just starting to investigate but my gr-gr-grandmother was Jane Montgomery who married Johnston Humphreys. Their daughter Deborah was baptised 10/30/1842 in Magheraculmoney Parish. Deborah married John Irvine before 1870 and they raised their family in the same parish -- which is just north of Enniskillen. Don't know if we're cousins, but Jane's family may easily have been in Greater Enniskillen around 1820. As I find more on her Montgomerys, I'll share it. Linda Foh

I am newly subscribed and am researching the surname TRORY. I have a copy of the County Fermanagh OS History in which there are good descriptions of the Parish of Trory but I am naturally interested in where the word Trory comes from. According to the OS History it is from "trotra" meaning 3 fields. I am not aware of any TRORYs going to or from Ireland (we are back to early 1700s) - they are a Norfolk family, of that there is no doubt and it is a very, very rare surname. Can anyone tell me any more? Or know of some expert who could help. The one thing in common between County Fermanagh and Norfolk is the settlement by the Danes in the 9th century I believe. It's possible that the surname TRORY comes from a Viking source such as Thorir. Can't help but feel there's a connection here somehow. Any help greatly appreciated. best wishes Jan Trory One Name Study on TROR(E)Y, THRORY, THORY, THRORA jan@trory.demon.co.uk

I would like to share this with those who are not familiar with "Surname Helper" I notice that some of you would like to locate other persons who are researching the same surnames as you. There is a well known surname search engine called "Surname Helper" at the following site: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/surhelp/srchall.html If you enter a surname of interest and use the default settings, it will search over 1400 surname and query databases around the world, including Ireland, and give you a list of links to the databases that contain the surname you entered along with the name and email of the person who submitted the surname or query. There are settings that allow you to choose countries, states, and types of databases if you wish to narrow down your search. The first time I used it I located 3 "new cousins". Try it, you'll like it, -- Arlan Maguire... Coordinator: Kent County Rhode Island USGenweb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~rikent/kent.html Washington County Rhode Island USGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~riwashin/riwash.html Maguire Genealogy Page: http://members.aol.com/okieagee/index.html Researching: Maguire,Slater/Slafter,Darling,Rowland,Craig,Benjamin, Ingebrigtson,Magnussen Online Genealogy: http://www.flash.net/~amag0254/gene/

You will have to do better than that in details if you want a meaningful reply :-) Montgomery's were/are very common in Fermanagh Peter Archdale > -----Original Message----- > From: Alison Griffith [mailto:ally@caboolture.net.au] > Sent: 24 August 1998 08:10 > To: FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: HILLIARD & MONTGOMERY > > > Does anyone have any info or descendants of the above names: > > HILLIARD Richard b. ca 1815 Enniskillen, Fermanagh > > MONTGOMERY, b. ca 1820 Enniskillen, Fermanagh > > > Many thanks > > > Alison Griffith > > ______________________________

In a message dated 11/7/98 4:30:06 PM, maverickwood@worldnet.att.net wrote: <<1. How Fermanagh can be adjacent to Galway??? (It isn't on my map.) My great grandfather (departed Ireland in 1877 for America) wrote: "The McKERAGHAN clan's original territory was in the southwest corner of Fermanagh and part of the northwest Galway adjacent." 2. Any ideas as to which CLAN(s) he could be referring? Thanks >> Hhhmn. Great-granddad seems a bit confused...they are definitely not adjacent on my map either, One possibility--the family came from a townland in Fermanagh that sounds a bit like Galway or one in Galway that sounds a bit like Fermanagh. (I checked the Townlands database and can't find any that seem like an obvious choice. ) <A HREF="http://www.thecore.com/cgi-bin/ire-srch">Search of IreAtlas TOWNLAND DATA BASE</A> Here is it for you to try. Another possibility-- They were from Fermanagh and moved to Galway. Some people in Ulster did go to Connaught. As for the name--McKeraghan looks like it might be pronounced (Mc) Kerrigan? That's a Donegal name. :-) And Donegal and Fermanagh DO border each other. Sorry not to be of more help. Janet C-S

In a message dated 11/7/98 1:51:46 PM, DSexton420@aol.com wrote: <<I'm looking for any info on this area. What rc church is in the ar>> What parish is this? barony? J C-S

Dear List, Does anyone know: 1. How Fermanagh can be adjacent to Galway??? (It isn't on my map.) My great grandfather (departed Ireland in 1877 for America) wrote: "The McKERAGHAN clan's original territory was in the southwest corner of Fermanagh and part of the northwest Galway adjacent." 2. Any ideas as to which CLAN(s) he could be referring? Thanks Rosemary McKERIHAN, McKERAGHAN, McKIRACHAN

I'm looking for any info on this area. What rc church is in the area? Who would have the records for the time around 1845-1990. I think my family rented from rev henry burke. Charles donnelly (gv)