Hello. I'm a new subscriber in Canada. I am trying to find my Irish relations roots. I have searched other families lines in one province, state, or country only to find out years later that my info was correct but they had moved, prior to and were originally from somewhere else, or moved after and no relatives remained in that area. I am trying to cover all the bases. Here goes. McMAHON- James and wife from Ireland immigrated to Canada James had a son William born in Montreal soon after arrival. William born 1827. William's mother died soon afterwards. An Aunt, believe sister to mother took William back to Ireland.James MCMAHON stayed in Montreal, remarried had at least 7 children and lost contact with William back in Ireland. William MCMAHONb.1827, md. Mary BROWNE 23 Oct 1846 Kinawley, Fermanagh, Ireland. Mary was from 5 mile town or Kinawley. Md. Trinity Church by it looks like Archibald Crawford minister. William was a bachelor, 19 at the time, a farmer, residence starts with Aughal---, father James McMahon,farmerand Mary Browne, 19, Spinister, residence Dromeb----, Father John BROWNE,farmer. United Church of Ireland The McMahon's in Canada married the Ross's from, at one time, Fermanagh I Believe the Ross family were in Ireland at the turn of the century (1800's) David ROSS and Ellen or Elle, had at least two children. A son born in 1860, I can't seem to find his name at the minute. Then my Great Grandfather William ROSS born 2 March 1862. I believe there is possibly records in Enniskillen. David had 3 wives, and children by all 3 wives. David Sr. had David (jr) by his 3rd wife. William's brother David, (David's son David) was known by Uncle David to all of us. His wife's name was Tilley. They had a son with a wife or sister named Linda. I believe they had a son Victor ROSS. Before Uncle David and Aunt Tilley ROSS died the address was something like Mullnahinshago, Knockraven, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, N. Ireland. I have seen pictures of the Thatched roof, white stucco home with adjoining barn. That is where all of David Ross's children were born including my Great-Grandfather. The picture was taken in 1969. Unfortuneately as the great aunts and uncles and my own Grandparents passed away contact was lost. The 'Black Thorn" hedges surrounding the home was the source of my Great Grandfather's two walking sticks. (I hate to admit I can't spell shaleighy???) My Grandparents other connection with Ireland was through ROGERS/McDOWELL. William Rogers and Margaret McDowell were of Scottish descent. William ROGERS was a tenant farmer They had a child abt 1830, Then I believe a son James about 1832, Alexander was born 1834 Emyvale, Monaghan, Ireland, John was born 1835/6 in Ireland or Canada. Two sisters were younger than John Ellen, and Elizabeth. They may have been born in Ireland or in Canada. The ROGERS and the William ROSS both had to leave Ireland because of 'problems' with the English land lord or overseer. Some of the stories are quite colourful, but tragic, and heartbreaking. William knew he would never see his mother and father ever again. As did William and Margaret ROGERS but the cruelty that awaited them if they did not flee was what sent them in great haste to the nearest port and first ship out. My Grandpa Ross came over on a Cattle boat. Possibly with a cousin. He left ironically on March 17. He was able to get the position of cook's helper in the ship's mess. If he worked hard and kept out of the way then he could eat what was left over. My Grandfather had never seen so much food in all of his young life. The Ross's always invited others over to visit and eat meals with them. No visitor was allowed to leave with out being well fed. The times were tough in the 20's and 30's on the prairies, but Grandpa had lived and seen worse. I appreciate your patience. Maybe there are some, McMahon, Ross, Browne, Rogers relations in Tyrone or someone who may know if there are some anywhere else in Ireland or elsewhere. Sincerely, Joy Irene