BALLINA CHRONICLE Ballina, Mayo, Ireland Wednesday, March 27, 1850 POTATO PLANTING The preparations which are making in every part of this portion of the province are on a scale far more extensive than any former year within our recollection. Cattle are sold and even several articles of household furniture and wearing apparel at tremendous sacrifices by the poor landholders to purchase seed potatoes. The chief cause of this is obvious, and it affords a practical proof of the ruinous policy of Free Trade in this country. The small farmers, who allowed themselves to be led into the conviction that "Protection" was a curse by those who hated the aristocracy and exulted in anything that might injure the landed proprietors, are now sadly convinced that the export trade of Ireland is ruined - that there is no longer a market for any description of grain. The potato always found a ready market at home and remunerated the grower, so much so that £5 and £6 were willingly given for what was called a con-acre. Potatoes are even now fetching a higher price though they are by no means scarce and have to compete with Indian meal. The price of former years is confidently expected and the success of the crop last year is an encouragement to its very extensive cultivation this year. Should there be such a failure this year as we had in 1846 and '47 the consequences must be fearful, but this there is no reason to dread. In any case, however, it is to be much regretted that the people are compelled in self-defence to occupy the land they are in a position to cultivate with a crop which if successful can only bring temporary relief. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/

If interested, there is a mailing list for Ballycastle, Co. Antrim. To subscribe, contact ballycastle-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Mary Elizabeth RESEARCHING: McKERNAN/McKIERNAN in Co. Antrim and Co. Leitrim; McALLISTER in Co. Antrim, MULDOWNEY in Co. Kilkenny, and KEARNEY in Co. Louth --- David Mangan <dalmaks@hwy.com.au> wrote: > Good for you! > I did some checking for you today and found > something that MAY be helpful > (or more confusing as these things tend to end up). > I was looking for > Daniel O'BYRNE in Antrim Co. (not found) when I > found that there were a lot > of McBRIDES in Antrim at this time, especially > Ballycastle. As I can't see > what sources you are getting your information from, > and you seem unsure of > it, you might want to think about this. > Also, no McBRIDES in Limerick, but this is not > meaningful as Limerick is > probably the worst Co. to try and find information. > Just my luck, as this > is where my ancestors are from. > > Keep digging - skeletons can be found in the closet > (I found one!) > > David > > > ==== IRELAND Mailing List ==== > Ireland Mailing List website..surname registry, > links, lookup volunteers,unsubscribe, change your > subscription from L to D or D to L > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/ > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com

BALLINA CHRONICLE Ballina, Mayo, Ireland Wednesday, March 27, 1850 PRIESTLY INTOLERANCE Father O'Neill of fighting notoriety is once more before the public in another though no less creditable phase of character. His holy oil, more harmless than his "skull-cracker," has lately been in requisition to secure a safe transit form this world for a poor deluded heretic. The reverend minister, however, is not an exception among his brethren. The desire to gain converts is deeply and universally inculcated in the Romish church. The edict has gone forth. By every means and at every point those who have protested against the errors of that church must be assailed; every advantage must be taken and exulted over as a victory achieved. An end is to be accomplished and that end justifies the means and the means are regulated by the circumstances of the times and the country. Nothing is deemed too trifling to gain and therefore we find the priest hastening whenever he can to the unconscious dying Protestant to perform an useless and unscriptural rite, that he may glory over what he considers to be a successful thrust at the Protestant cause. Frequently have instances come before our notice of emissaries from Rome obtaining access through a servant or other friendly person to the bed side of a Protestant in a dying state unconscious of what was going on, and there use the "holy oil" and then claim the dead as a true convert to the Roman Catholic faith; but never have we heard of a more barefaced and unchristian transaction than that recorded by a correspondent of the Sligo Guardian which we here give as an additional instance of Priestly intolerance and as a cautionary example:- A Police Constable named Greer, a native of Antrim, and a Protestant, was attacked by paralysis during the assizes and placed under Dr. Homan's care, until the night of the 18th inst. when a sudden fit of convulsions deprived him of life. The Rev. Samuel Shone, curate of this parish accompanied the police to the cemetery, and when about performing the burial service, was strangely interrupted by the celebrated fighting priest O'Neill, who followed by a large assemblage of pickpockets and low ruffians, insisted on his right of burying the constable, because, forsooth, on the evening of his death, when inward agony had deprived him of all consciousness, he gave him some holy oil! as a passport to another world, at the instigation of some country girl to whom the deceased had been clandestinely married some time previous. The scene that followed baffles all description. The police officer was asked by the priest with that calm dignity and angelic expression of countenance peculiar to the son of the church, "would he dare to stop him," and the motley group shouted out a savage negative-stones were flung, and a constable had to be sent for Capt. Whelan. During the interim the light-fingered gentry had a rich harvest from the pockets of the few respectable persons present, and the search for handkerchiefs, shouts of "O'Neill for ever," "save the poor peeler from the devil," only equalled the similar scenes now and then enacted in Dingle. While the presiding genius of the affray, "grinned horribly a ghastly smile," as he awaited the decision of the authorities. I cannot tell how it occurred, but brute force was triumphant - a Northern Protestant was consigned to a popish grave, without a single relative near him, and the feeling of his comrades may be learned from the words of one to whom I spoke on the matter. - "Poor Greer, when I was in church with him at the assizes I little thought a priest would bury him." - Further comment is useless. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/

BALLINA CHRONICLE Ballina, Mayo, Ireland Wednesday, March 27, 1850 DREADFUL OCCURRENCE IN THE COUNTY OF ARMAGH - The peaceful town and neighbourhood of Portadown have been horrified to an unprecedented extent, by an act of deliberate assassination, committed in the vicinity on the night of Tuesday, the 19th, when Mr. John G. Woolsey, of Clounagh, about three quarters of a mile from the town was shot in his room while preparing to go to bed. From the evidence taken before the magistrates and coroner, the facts appear to be these - Mr. Woolsey, who had quitted the house after tea returned about half-past nine, and, after stopping a short time in the kitchen, took his candle and proceeded up stairs to his chamber. He had not long been there - not more than ten minutes - when the maid servant, who had remained below, heard a shot, succeeded by the falling of some heavy body in the room above; on entering the room she found Mr. Woolsey extended on the floor, near the window, bleeding but still showing signs of life. An alarm was instantly made and the best medical aid procured from Portadown, with as little delay as possible, but to no purpose, the unfortunate gentleman having expired in a short time thereafter. On examination, it appeared that a bullet fired from without, after perforating the glass of the window, had passed through his head, and was found lodged among some clothes in a wardrobe. The police were immediately on the alert. Mr. Atkinson, the coroner, held an inquest on the body on Wednesday, but as yet, there is no clue to the perpetrator of so foul a deed. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/

Hi Nelda, I didn't see your original posting, but I thought I'd offer an FYI for you ! In my area of Massachusetts, we have a set of supermarkets, called "Donelan's Markets." I think it was this past week when I read the obituary of the .. Mr. DONELAN .. who founded the chain of markets in MA. Off the top of my head, I believe the obit said that Mr. DONELAN was born in CT, and his father owned and operated supermarkets in that area. So, when he became an adult, he moved to MA and founded supermarkets here. The ones I occasionally shop in are in Acton, MA, and Littleton, MA. Betty (near Lowell, MA, USA) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nelda Percival" <nelda_percival@hotmail.com> To: <IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [IRELAND] look up Donelan > Hi Judy, > Thank you for taking the time to look. Just to understand correctly the cd > you have does or does not have information recorded for County Clare that > early? I realise she is not listed. > > My family rumor has her name as Cathline Donlan, but her daughter's > marriage certificate/marriage records in Indiana (Catholic Church records) > has the Mother's name as Mary Donelan. Mary died and her husband remarried > to a Cathline so thats probably where the family got the different first > name. > > Where would you suggest I look next? > > Thank you again for your time and trouble > > Best Regards > Nelda > > ----Original Message Follows---- > From: Judysnewname1@aol.com > > Nelda, > > I lanhave a British Vital records index cd. No Mary Donelan that early > in > County Clare. > > Sorry, > > Judy > > ______________________________

Oh Thanks so much Judy! That is more than I could find. I am sending for my fathers birth certificate and I am praying that it will give me more info on my grandfather. Maybe one of these will match up then. Thanks again! Maureen

Maureen. These are the only two i see around the 1880's Don't think they are yours. MURPHY, Joannem Birth Gender: Male Christening Date: 1 Aug 1880 Recorded in: Askeaton, Limerick, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: Joannis MURPHY Mother: Honoriae CONNELL Source: FHL Film 926138 Dates: 1880 - 1881 MURPHY, Joannes Christening Gender: Male Birth Date: 20 Jan 1881 Christening Date: 30 Jan 1881 Recorded in: Taunagh, Sligo, Ireland Collection: Roman Catholic Father: Michaelis MURPHY Mother: Sarae CASSIDY Source: FHL Film 989737 Dates: 1836 - 1881 I see 3 Vincents in County Cork. Possibly father? MURPHY, Joannes Christening Gender: Male Birth Date: 20 Jan 1881 Christening Date: 30 Jan 1881 Recorded in: Taunagh, Sligo, Ireland Collection: Roman Catholic Father: Michaelis MURPHY Mother: Sarae CASSIDY Source: FHL Film 989737 Dates: 1836 - 1881 \ MURPHY, Vincent Patrick Birth Gender: Male Birth Date: 1 Sep 1867 Birthplace: 136, Cork North West, Cork, Ire Recorded in: Cork, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: John MURPHY Mother: Catherine DOYLE Source: FHL Film 101154 Dates: 1867 - 1867 MURPHY, Vincent Birth Gender: Male Birth Date: 24 Jul 1869 Birthplace: 187, 8 South, Cork, Ire Recorded in: Cork, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: Francis MURPHY Mother: Mary Anne CARLETON Source: FHL Film 101194 Dates: 1869 - 1872 There are many Williams in Country Cork also between 1865-1875 Many more Johns between 1865-1875 . So its very hard to tell what his fathers name may have been. Sorry I'm not more help. Judy

Denis, Sorry don't have a Denis Sullivan after 1849. Judy

In a message dated 10/14/05 8:09:09 AM, richie@reach.net writes: > The foregoing is a small example of the repugnant attitudes of too many > people, where our heritage is concerned. I realize that all vandalism cannot be > stopped. However, where the perpetrators are obvious, are there no laws in > New Brunswick to prosecute these felons? > That kind of attitude or vandalism isn't limited to Ontario. Here in western WA, in 2 nights juveniles destroyed a total of 300 headstones in a pioneer cemetery. The 16 year old said he was bored. While the judge spoke sternly to the two, their sentence was 300 hours of community service. The older has a electronic ankle bracelet. Both boys will be allowed to attend either school or court approved events. I sit on the other side of the coin. I'm on my local cemetery board. The idea that this kind of thing could happen in our cemetery makes me ill. The reality of our situation though is that there really is no way to prevent the destruction from happening except, I guess, through education. That we do and pray it's enough. Linda Come join our Open House for www.genealogyforum.org the week of October 16 through 22. It's our second year and we're happy to be here! On Wednesday and Friday we'll have lectures on Irish research, others on Maine research, African Americans who were free before the Civil War, some general Look Up evenings where we share the reference books we have and will look up what you need, and a Native American Research Look up evening. Take a look at http://www.genealogyforum.org/openhouseschedule.php for our schedule. Come join us!

Hi Richard; I have just finished posting a message about a web site for St. Columban, Quebec, Canada at http://www.stcolumban-irish.com/ , when your post arrived about cemeteries. On my site you will see a Cemetery Restoration project since we just recently discovered a number of broken tombstones simply discarded in the "bush" behind the Church. It is a real shame that so many old cemeteries have been treated so poorly and the last markers of many pioneers completely ignored. In our case, we are trying to set up a little committee of researchers and have been sending letters of protest to everyone we can think of. Hopefully we'll be able to restore, and protect our little cemetery for future generations. Take Care Fergus Keyes ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Murray" <richie@reach.net> To: <IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 11:00 AM Subject: [IRELAND] Cemeteries > Hello List, > I have recently received a copy of "CEMETERIES OF ALBERT COUNTY" compiled > by David F. Christopher. It is a very informative text with hundreds of > burials listed. > Mr. Christopher lists 91 cemeteries, from 0 graves transcribed, to a high > of 1,438. > For those on this list that have never seen a copy of this work, I would > like to share with you, some of the author's comments; > > Cemetery #1 - ALBERT KEIVER > "Cattle have been allowed to knock over and break the stones. All stones > are on the ground as of 1985". > #7 BALTIMORE > "Upwards of 20 stones were smashed in the summer of 1986" > #57 New Horton > "This cemetery was transcribed by Dawn Kinnie in 1982 and subsequently > destroyed by the local land owner while lumbering. Trees were felled on > the stones and equipment driven through the cemetery. In 1985 not half the > stones could be found. May those responsible for this desecration go > straight to hell in a hand basket. Two or three of the stones have been > moved from here to #53 by Mr. James West to save them from destruction". > #60 NEW IRELAND ANGLICAN > "According to Emerson Copp, a very elderly resident of the New Ireland > Road in 1985, the stones in this cemetery disappeared prior to 1948. > Apparently, the custodian of a sports lodge in the area used the stones to > pave a walkway". > #88 UPPER GOSHEN > "Another cemetery destroyed by a lumberman who obviously has little > respect for the dead and cares less for his heritage". > > The foregoing is a small example of the repugnant attitudes of too many > people, where our heritage is concerned. I realize that all vandalism > cannot be stopped. However, where the perpetrators are obvious, are there > no laws in New Brunswick to prosecute these felons? > I would like to echo the thoughts of the author, regarding handbaskets. > > Richard Murray > Ontario > > > ==== IRELAND Mailing List ==== > Ireland Mailing List website..surname registry, links, lookup > volunteers,unsubscribe, change your subscription from L to D or D to L > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/ >

Hi Maureen; This is really a very long shot on your Murphy inquiry. But about 1830, a number of Irish families settled in a village called St. Columban that is right near Montreal. I have a web page (work in progress) that is dedicated to them at: http://www.stcolumban-irish.com/ . I if you check out, for example the 1851 census, on this page, you will find a number of Murphy families with names like John & Joseph etc. By about 1920, most Irish families had left the area and any number of them had moved to other parts of Canada or to the United States. I know your post mentioned that your Murphy had come from County Cork but many, many Irish families that eventually ended up in the States first arrived in Canada. Like I say, a long shot at best, but thought I would offer this information to you anyway. Take Care Fergus Keyes ----- Original Message ----- From: "M GALLAGHER" <mgallag102@msn.com> To: <IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 7:54 AM Subject: [IRELAND] MURPHY-Lookup > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: M GALLAGHER<mailto:mgallag102@msn.com> > To: IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 10:11 PM > Subject: [IRELAND] MURPHY > > > > Judy, > > Thanks so much for your help to everyone. If your are not "researched out" > could you try this one? I have no family left to ask and I am at a dead > end. > > My grandfather's name was JOHN JOSEPH MURPHY . I was told from County > Cork but that's all . In the Jersey City census of 1910 he was 26 years > old so I'm guessing his year of birth at 1884. (In case this helps he had > three sons John, William and Vincent. Maybe he named them after his > father or brothers or something?) > > Thanks for anything you might be able to find. I know there are a million > Murphys! > > Maureen > > > ==== IRELAND Mailing List ==== > Ireland Mailing List website..surname registry, links, lookup > volunteers,unsubscribe, change your subscription from L to D or D to L > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/<http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/> > > > > ==== IRELAND Mailing List ==== > Ireland Mailing List website..surname registry, links, lookup > volunteers,unsubscribe, change your subscription from L to D or D to L > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/ > >

Hello List, I have recently received a copy of "CEMETERIES OF ALBERT COUNTY" compiled by David F. Christopher. It is a very informative text with hundreds of burials listed. Mr. Christopher lists 91 cemeteries, from 0 graves transcribed, to a high of 1,438. For those on this list that have never seen a copy of this work, I would like to share with you, some of the author's comments; Cemetery #1 - ALBERT KEIVER "Cattle have been allowed to knock over and break the stones. All stones are on the ground as of 1985". #7 BALTIMORE "Upwards of 20 stones were smashed in the summer of 1986" #57 New Horton "This cemetery was transcribed by Dawn Kinnie in 1982 and subsequently destroyed by the local land owner while lumbering. Trees were felled on the stones and equipment driven through the cemetery. In 1985 not half the stones could be found. May those responsible for this desecration go straight to hell in a hand basket. Two or three of the stones have been moved from here to #53 by Mr. James West to save them from destruction". #60 NEW IRELAND ANGLICAN "According to Emerson Copp, a very elderly resident of the New Ireland Road in 1985, the stones in this cemetery disappeared prior to 1948. Apparently, the custodian of a sports lodge in the area used the stones to pave a walkway". #88 UPPER GOSHEN "Another cemetery destroyed by a lumberman who obviously has little respect for the dead and cares less for his heritage". The foregoing is a small example of the repugnant attitudes of too many people, where our heritage is concerned. I realize that all vandalism cannot be stopped. However, where the perpetrators are obvious, are there no laws in New Brunswick to prosecute these felons? I would like to echo the thoughts of the author, regarding handbaskets. Richard Murray Ontario

Thank you so much. This is a big help with where to go next. Thanks again Carol ----- Original Message ----- From: <Judysnewname1@aol.com> To: <IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [IRELAND] Look up on British Vital CD > Carol, > > I see three Gleasons in that time zone. > > > GLEESON, Anastasia Agnes Birth > Gender: Female > Birth Date: 14 Jan 1869 Birthplace: 394, Elphin, Ros, Ire > Recorded in: Roscommon, Ireland > Collection: Civil Registration > > Only Richard McCormick in that time period. > > MCCORMICK, Richard Birth > Gender: Male > Birth Date: 15 Aug 1874 Birthplace: 654, Killough, Down, Ire > Recorded in: Down, Ireland > Collection: Civil Registration > Father: William MCCORMICK > Mother: Ellen SMYTH > Source: FHL Film 255907 Dates: 1874 - 1875 > > MCCORMICK, Richard Hodgin Birth > Gender: Male > Birth Date: 31 Jul 1872 Birthplace: Lisburn, Ant, Ire > Recorded in: Antrim, Ireland > Collection: Civil Registration > Father: John MCCORMICK > Mother: Mary ABBOTT > Source: FHL Film 255856 Dates: 1872 - 1873 > Father: John GLEESON > Mother: Mary CONNOLLY > Source: FHL Film 101182 Dates: 1869 - 1870 > > GLEESON, Anastasia Birth > Gender: Female > Birth Date: 19 Aug 1872 Birthplace: 537, Tullaroan, Kilk, Ireland > Recorded in: Kilkenny, Ireland > Collection: Civil Registration > Father: John Gleeson > Mother: Mary Dunne > Source: FHL Film 255858 Dates: 1871 - 1873 > > GLEESON, Anastasia Birth > Gender: Female > Birth Date: 9 Jun 1872 Birthplace: Moyne, Tipp, Ire > Recorded in: Tipperary, Ireland > Collection: Civil Registration > Father: Patrick Gleeson > Mother: Johanna Gleeson > Source: FHL Film 255853 Dates: 1872 - 1873 > > No marrriages seen. Sorry. > > Judy > > > ==== IRELAND Mailing List ==== > Ireland Mailing List website..surname registry, links, lookup > volunteers,unsubscribe, change your subscription from L to D or D to L > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/ >

Carol, I see three Gleasons in that time zone. GLEESON, Anastasia Agnes Birth Gender: Female Birth Date: 14 Jan 1869 Birthplace: 394, Elphin, Ros, Ire Recorded in: Roscommon, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Only Richard McCormick in that time period. MCCORMICK, Richard Birth Gender: Male Birth Date: 15 Aug 1874 Birthplace: 654, Killough, Down, Ire Recorded in: Down, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: William MCCORMICK Mother: Ellen SMYTH Source: FHL Film 255907 Dates: 1874 - 1875 MCCORMICK, Richard Hodgin Birth Gender: Male Birth Date: 31 Jul 1872 Birthplace: Lisburn, Ant, Ire Recorded in: Antrim, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: John MCCORMICK Mother: Mary ABBOTT Source: FHL Film 255856 Dates: 1872 - 1873 Father: John GLEESON Mother: Mary CONNOLLY Source: FHL Film 101182 Dates: 1869 - 1870 GLEESON, Anastasia Birth Gender: Female Birth Date: 19 Aug 1872 Birthplace: 537, Tullaroan, Kilk, Ireland Recorded in: Kilkenny, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: John Gleeson Mother: Mary Dunne Source: FHL Film 255858 Dates: 1871 - 1873 GLEESON, Anastasia Birth Gender: Female Birth Date: 9 Jun 1872 Birthplace: Moyne, Tipp, Ire Recorded in: Tipperary, Ireland Collection: Civil Registration Father: Patrick Gleeson Mother: Johanna Gleeson Source: FHL Film 255853 Dates: 1872 - 1873 No marrriages seen. Sorry. Judy

Hi Gilly Thank you for looking Denis could be another sibling. Thanks again Shirley My other GtGrandparents also were born in Cork Ireland name of Daniel Canniff he was born abt 1835, his mother was Catherine Canniff . Daniel married in England to Margaret Wall also born Cork Ireland abt 1835. If you have time , it would be much appreciated ----- Original Message ----- From: "gillykh" <gillykh@cox.net> To: <IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 12:56 AM Subject: Re: [IRELAND] Gilly Look up Hurley > Hi Shirley, > None of the names you mention are listed but there is this entry > > HURLY, Denis Birth > Gender: Male > Birth Date: 18 Aug 1869 Birthplace: 26,bantry,cork,ire > Recorded in: Cork, Ireland > Collection: Civil Registration > Father: Cornelius HURLY > Mother: Julia MULLINS > Source: FHL Film 101194 Dates: 1869 - 1872 > > The majority of Hurley families appear to be from Cork. > Gilly > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Shirley Wilde" <wilde@onetel.com> > To: <IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 8:03 AM > Subject: [IRELAND] Gilly Look up Hurley > > >> Hi Gilly >> >> I hope it is not to late for you to look for my GtGrandfather and Gt > Grandmother for me, the name is Cornelius Hurley born Ireland abt 1814, > married to Julia ?, also born Ireland abt 1814. Children were all born in > Ireland , Michael 1857, Norah 1859, and Julia my own Grandmother born abt > 1862. >> >> Any help would be much appreciated. I know all these dates are before > registration began, but thought I would try anyway. >> >> Many thanks >> >> Shirley Wilde >> >> >> ==== IRELAND Mailing List ==== >> Ireland Mailing List website..surname registry, links, lookup > volunteers,unsubscribe, change your subscription from L to D or D to L > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/ >> > > > ==== IRELAND Mailing List ==== > Ireland Mailing List website..surname registry, links, lookup > volunteers,unsubscribe, change your subscription from L to D or D to L > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/ > > >

----- Original Message ----- From: M GALLAGHER<mailto:mgallag102@msn.com> To: IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 10:11 PM Subject: [IRELAND] MURPHY Judy, Thanks so much for your help to everyone. If your are not "researched out" could you try this one? I have no family left to ask and I am at a dead end. My grandfather's name was JOHN JOSEPH MURPHY . I was told from County Cork but that's all . In the Jersey City census of 1910 he was 26 years old so I'm guessing his year of birth at 1884. (In case this helps he had three sons John, William and Vincent. Maybe he named them after his father or brothers or something?) Thanks for anything you might be able to find. I know there are a million Murphys! Maureen ==== IRELAND Mailing List ==== Ireland Mailing List website..surname registry, links, lookup volunteers,unsubscribe, change your subscription from L to D or D to L http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/<http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/>

SNIPPET: "In the spring of 1847 an English Quaker, William BENNETT, arrived in Ireland with the intention of touring the worst-hit areas. He believed that as the potato had proved to be an unreliable source of food there was a need to encourage a greater diversity of crops. To this end he and his son acquired seed from W. DRUMMOND & SONS in Dawson Street His main choice was turnip seed together with carrots and mangelwurzel and later he included cabbage, parsnip and flax. William BENNETT distributed most of his seed in Mayo and Donegal and while he was there he also made cash grants to local craft industries that had been set up to provide employment. After six weeks he returned to England where he published a book entitled "Six Weeks in Ireland" and this was influential in encouraging the flow of donations. Some of the local Quaker committees became involved in the distribution of seed but the central committee in Dublin was hesitant, believing that any crops grown would be distrained by the landlords in lieu of rent owed. However, in May 1847, Sir Randolph ROUTH, the government's Commissary-General, gave some eighteen tons of seed to the committee for distribution. The task of organising distribution was given to William TODHUNTER, who managed to do so by means of the postal system together with free carriage donated by a coach company and a steampacket company. Some 40,000 smallholders received grants of seed and it is estimated that 9,600 acres of crops were sown. Following the success of this operation the Quaker central relief committee repeated the exercise in the spring of 1848, laying out an initial sum of 5,000 pounds to purchase and distribute almost sixty tons of seed. It is estimated that 32,000 acres of crops were grown as a result and that about 150,000 people would have been supplied with food as a result." -- Rob GOODBODY, member of the Historical Committee of the Religious Society of Friends in Ireland, excerpt from article Dublin's "History Ireland" magazine Spring 1998 issue. For further reading: R. GOODBODY, "A Suitable Channel: Quaker Relief in the Great Famine" (Dublin 1995), and M. J. WIGHAM, "The Irish Quakers: A Short History of the Society of Friends in Ireland" (Dublin 1992).

Nelda, There isn't any Donlan in County Clare before 1865 on this Cd. I didn't mean to say there wasn't any County Clare listing because there is. I'm not that experienced with Irish research so I don't know where to tell you to look next. Sorry, Judy

SNIPPET: "In a famine it is a natural reaction to seek alternative ways of producing food and Quaker workers sought to do this through assistance to fisheries. In the early stages of the relief efforts Quaker travellers in Galway discovered that the fishermen of the Claddagh had pawned their nets and other equipment during the previous year and were destitute. Through cash loans the tackle was redeemed and the fishing community became self-sufficient again. Similar aid was given to fishermen in such centres as Kingstown, Arklow, and Ballycotton and for a small initial input poverty-stricken communities were given back the means of supporting themselves. In the main the loans were repaid within a short time and the funds became available again for other purposes. Not content with helping existing fishing communities the Quaker committees became involved in projects to foster new fisheries. For a variety of reasons these were not successful -- distance from markets and! the lack of bait due to the destruction of shellfish beds by the starving population. Fishery projects at Achill and Ballinakill Bay, near Clifden, did not last long. Another, at Belmullet, kept going for two years from the end of 1847 and some fifteen fishing boats and ten curraghs were fitted out. Ultimately this project failed through bad management by the proprietor. A fourth project was undertaken at Castletownbere in west Cork from the autumn of 1847, lasting for nearly five years and employing fifty-four men and boys. Eventually this, too, failed through bad management. Probably the most worthwhile fishery project was that which was established at Ring through the initiative of the local Church of Ireland vicar and which was given financial support by the Quaker relief committee based in Waterford. This provided work and food for a number of families and for a time a fish-curing plant was operated here with Quaker funding." -- Rob GOODBODY, member, Historical Committee of the Religious Society of Friends in Ireland, excerpt article Dublin's "History Ireland" magazine Spring 1998 issue. For further reading - R. GOODBODY, "A Suitable Channel: Quaker Relief in the Great Famine" (Dublin 1995). M. J. WIGHAM, "The Irish Quakers: A Short History of the Society of Friends in Ireland" (Dublin 1992).

FYI: 1830-1912 FREE SEARCHING on a little known site: Immigrants also arrived in a port called Castle Garden in the state of New York: www.castlegarden.org If your family came before the Ellis Island Records this is a site which might be of assistance to you! Includes Names, Ages, Dates and Ship Name for Irish and English and "German" immigrants (Remember that "Germany" contained part of France during 1830-1912!) God bless you all and God DOES love you