I visited Glastry Presbyterian Graveyard in Co. Down recently. The graveyard is well-maintained and a credit to the local Presbyterian congregation. The Robert CAUGHEY family plot is near the front entrance to the church. Kirkistown Graveyard is not too far from here. My cousin Edward CAUGHEY is buried there.

I attended the funeral of Mr Dillon, Ballywalter, Co. Down, at Ballycran recently. The cemetery is well-kept and is a credit to the trustees. There are three CAUGHEY headstone here.

I visited Kircubbin Presbyterian Cemetery recently. The cemetery requires some attention but in better order than some others in the area. There is plenty of car parking nearby but the police warn that car thieves operate in the area.

On a recent visit to Portaferry, Co. Down, Ireland, I visited Ballyphilip Cemetery. This cemetery is very well kept and maintained. I take my hat off to those responsible! I noticed a lot of MC GRATTON headstones.

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me find a copy of Gravestone inscriptions Co.Down Vol 3, Baronies of Upper + Lower Castlereagh which includes the areas of Kilmore, Rademon etc, so far I have only been able to find it as microfiche and would like it in a printed format. I have "Old families of Downpatrick and District" but this only covers Downpatrick, Saul, Killyleagh and Inch. If anyone could help it would be really appreciated. Thankyou. Researching : MCDONALD, MCROBERT(S), MCMURRAY, KILLOPS. Maria

If anyone could help me I would really appreciate it. I really need to know where to go from here. My dad and I went to Northern Ireland a couple of weeks ago to research and I am now stuck at my great, great, great grandfather - James Wilson (we think he was from Finvoy) James Wilson (labourer) born : probably Ireland 1805 + or - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- One of his children was Joseph Wilson b- 1843,Coleraine d 18 April 1921 @ 78yrs old (we think he may be buried at Finvoy Co Antrim or Killowan Parish Church) occupation: Boot merchant / shoemaker He married Elizabeth Wilton May 03, 1863. Killoween Parish Church, Elizabeth was 26 yrs old. Born 1836 Died 03/08/1916 @ 85 yrs, Bridge Street Coleraine Buriel: ? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Children: Joseph Wilson James Wilson Ellen Wilson Coleraine Northern Ireland Thanks so much for reading this and if anyone out there has any pointers to guide me in the right direction I would really appreciate this as I am a novice at this. Best wishes Sue Wilson

Does anyone know if there is a listing for the people in the Ballingarry cemetry. Also is there a cemetry at Gragaugh near Ballingarry. I would really appreciate any info. I am tracing Cashins. Many thanks

Tina-- Where is this cemetery? Cheers, Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: "tina marie" <rac@nnex.net> To: <IRELAND-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 1:07 AM Subject: [IRL~CEMS] old Irish Cemetery found !! Hi all, There is an old Irish cemetery here in the states that I have come across. I is in the woods. the towns people really don't take care off, it there is just to much work to be done to it . the graves date back to the late 1700's but most in the mid to late 1800's and in 1900's. The stones need to be cleaned and the ground also need major cleaning. I hate to see it looking like it does. I was not there that long but I do know that they do have some records and I am going to try to get my little fingers on them as soon as I can. just give me time . It looks like there is know family to the families in the graves there, this is why it looks like it does so any work that is done is all volunteers. if anyone has any ideas on how to clean the grounds and the stones. please send ASAP I am gong to try to get back next week end. it is about a two hours drive. wow what a day. Maybe I can do a fundraiser to get the money to get they stuff we will need to get the job done. The ground! is covered in ivy and all over the stones so you miss half off them. they old iron gates around some of the families. If it was all cleaned up I bet that would be a beautiful places. Tina Marie rac@nnex.net trat29@yahoo.com ==== IRELAND-CEMETERIES Mailing List ==== To remove yourself from this list, send one of the following messages: mailto:IRELAND-CEMETERIES-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe&b ody=unsubscribe or mailto:IRELAND-CEMETERIES-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe&b ody=unsubscribe

Tina That sounds an excellent idea. If you don't prompt some action maybe no one ever will. I have photos of the cemetery at Mocollop (Co Waterford) at: http://www.hotkey.net.au/~string/mocollop.htm The local Catholic Parish has adopted the cemetery and parishoners visit there one weekend a year and have a big maintenance / clean up day. Any chance of encouraging a Church or service group to "adopt" the cemetery? Cheers Denis Strangman ================ At 04:07 PM 30-04-01, tina marie wrote: >Hi all, > There is an old Irish cemetery here in the states that I have come > across. I is in the woods. the towns people really don't take care off, > it there is just to much work to be done to it . the graves date back to > the late 1700's but most in the mid to late 1800's and in 1900's. The > stones need to be cleaned and the ground also need major cleaning. I hate > to see it looking like it does. I was not there that long but I do know > that they do have some records and I am going to try to get my little > fingers on them as soon as I can. just give me time . It looks like there > is know family to the families in the graves there, this is why it looks > like it does so any work that is done is all volunteers. if anyone has > any ideas on how to clean the grounds and the stones. please send ASAP I > am gong to try to get back next week end. it is about a two hours drive. > wow what a day. Maybe I can do a fundraiser to get the money to get they > stuff we will need to get the job done. The ground! > is covered in ivy and all over the stones so you miss half off them. > they old iron gates around some of the families. If it was all cleaned up > I bet that would be a beautiful places. > > >Tina Marie >rac@nnex.net >trat29@yahoo.com > > >==== IRELAND-CEMETERIES Mailing List ==== >To remove yourself from this list, send one of the following messages: >mailto:IRELAND-CEMETERIES-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe&body=unsubscribe >or >mailto:IRELAND-CEMETERIES-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe&body=unsubscribe

Tina Marie, Where is the Irish cem. you are writing about ? Your local Genealogical or Historical Society may supply eager volunteers. It sounds like fun to me. The first time I tried to photograph a moss and lichen covered granite headstone, I couldn't read most of the inscription. Using what I had on hand, water and a rag, the crusty, grey growth just slid off the headstone, leaving dark stain on the lettering. It was perfect. The patina on the granite was not lost by cleaning agents or rough scrubbing. A soft brush might be good to have, but used cautiously. I believe very old buildings are cleaned with just water. It is so great you are doing this. Diane

Hi all, There is an old Irish cemetery here in the states that I have come across. I is in the woods. the towns people really don't take care off, it there is just to much work to be done to it . the graves date back to the late 1700's but most in the mid to late 1800's and in 1900's. The stones need to be cleaned and the ground also need major cleaning. I hate to see it looking like it does. I was not there that long but I do know that they do have some records and I am going to try to get my little fingers on them as soon as I can. just give me time . It looks like there is know family to the families in the graves there, this is why it looks like it does so any work that is done is all volunteers. if anyone has any ideas on how to clean the grounds and the stones. please send ASAP I am gong to try to get back next week end. it is about a two hours drive. wow what a day. Maybe I can do a fundraiser to get the money to get they stuff we will need to get the job done. The ground! is covered in ivy and all over the stones so you miss half off them. they old iron gates around some of the families. If it was all cleaned up I bet that would be a beautiful places. Tina Marie rac@nnex.net trat29@yahoo.com

Hello Listers, I am new to this list and am searching for cemetary information connected to Catholic cemetaries in the area of Blackrock or Booterstown. I am looking for information relating to my g.g grandparents. JOHN HERON MARY(DAY) HERON As of 1867 John and Mary were living in Blackrock, Dublin. As I have nothing else to go on, my search for their death begins here. Any and all information is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jan Alberta, Canada

Seeking graves of JOHN McMAHON and PENELOPE McMAHON ? Rathkeale, Co Limerick JOHN CARROLL and NABY CARROLL ? Ballybricken, Co Limerick PATRICK COLLINS and ISABELLA COLLINS ? Limerick or Cork JAMES LENDRUM ? Fermanagh or Cork DENIS COLLINS ? Cork ARCHIBALD McGAHEY/McGEACHIE ? Ballinamallard, Co Tyrone RICHARD BOWLES and KITTY BOWLES (nee KEARNS) ? Tubbard/Tubrid Co Fermanagh Any news please ? Also, I have transcripts to share of a Denis Collins in Mallow, Cork and of Megaheys in Ballinamallard, Co Tyrone. Eleanor in Sydney NSW

I am looking for Langford"s.Any Langfords that are buried there.They were near LIMRICK

Hi Kerry... I've just returned from Ireland. If you want a rubbing to frame, the best thing is to get some brown wrapping paper, and a crayon. Then roll it up and post it in a tube. BUT...if you are trying to read a worn stone, try this little trick....it works! Buy yourself a can of shaving cream, put a blob of it in your hand, and swipe your hand across the stone, and rub the cream into the stone. As you wipe the excess cream off the stone, the letters pop out at you. Then take a picture of the stone. I've used this technique on almost smooth stones and have great, clear, legible inscriptions of hundreds of gravestones. You'll love Ireland...it's a beautiful place. Happy Hunting, Peggy

Hi I have just joined the list and would like to find out the address of the curator for the cemetery in Leitrim parish county Galway, Loughrea county Galway and the curator address for the cemetery closest to Clonco in woodford parish. TIA Karen

Hi This is the URL for my website about the Mocollop cemetery in Co Waterford, just near the border with Co Cork. I have some photos, links, and lists of names from the area. http://www.hotkey.net.au/~string/mocollop.htm Cheers Denis Strangman Canberra Australia

I'm headed to Ireland this weekend! I just had a brain storm- What's the best way to do a headstone rubbing? How best to transport home without it getting wrecked? Thanks so much for your help Kerry McHugh Olympia WA

Hello, Dennis: At this point in my research, I am not looking in Co. Waterford; but I did go to your URL "just to see." And I want to commend and thank you for the contribution you are giving family searchers. It makes me wish I were looking in Waterford--there would be such help. I know the work it takes to put together so much information and so many links. It is people like you who are making internet genealogy so thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying (frustrating brick walls notwithstanding). Cheers, Judy Researching: Galway: BRENNAN, FLANNERY Limerick: CROWLEY, FOLEY Tipperary: FANNING, FOGARTY ????: FORD ????: HANSBURGH/HANSBORO[UGH] This is the URL for my website about the Mocollop cemetery in Co Waterford, just near the border with Co Cork. I have some photos, links, and lists of names from the area. http://www.hotkey.net.au/~string/mocollop.htm Cheers Denis Strangman Canberra Australia ==== IRELAND-CEMETERIES Mailing List ==== The archives for the list are located here: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/ireland-cemeteries and http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=ireland-cemet eries

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Cemetries Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 15:50:07 +0000 From: Beryl Bleakley <berylb@onthenet.com.au> Reply-To: berylb@onthenet.com.au To: IRELAND-CEMETERIES-admin@rootsweb.com Someone said on the Genire list about 18 months ago, that when she was in Tipperary the old Drom Cemetery was being cleaned up and transcribed. Do you know whether this has been done? I think it is the Council one not the Church. Thank you, Sincerely, Beryl Bleakley