Still trying to establish County of origin of Elizabeth McCarthy born about 1810, she was twice married, first to a Mr Buckley, second to James Devine, last known address was where they settled in Deptford. London. England. Elizabeth had a child at this address in 1855. Elizabeth finaly died in a union workhouse Lewisham. London. England. at the age of 82 in 1892. Any help in finding that County of Elizabeths birthplace would be greatly apreciated, Thank you Carles H.Johnson.

As you can see from your list mail, I started the first of a series of research topics. I am open for suggestions on what research topics you would like to see in the future, so please email me off list, with your suggestions. Once a topic has been posted, please feel free to add to the topic. I tend to be brief in my remarks where others may want more depth. So, if you have resources to add, information to add, etc., please do so on list. Also, if you have questions in relation to the topic, please refer them to the list, not me. Once a question is asked, anyone on the list is free to answer it. I would like for this to be a group project and once we work the topic, it will be in the list's archives and will become a resource for those attempting Ireland genealogy. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA, list admin http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus

Not sure where my GGrandparents came from. They were John Mullin and Anna Gribbin ( have seen variations of the surnames ). USA census of 1880 lists them as born in Ireland and their first born Elizabeth as born in England ca 1868. They probably emigrated ca 1870, as second born Mary Agnes was born in1872 in USA. Thank you kindly for any help Tom Maher

Diocese · there are two completely different sets of dioceses, Church of Ireland, Roman Catholic · a diocese is an area made up of a group of parishes presided over by a bishop · boundaries do not conform to county boundaries, nor do their boundaries conform to one another Parish · there are four types: Christian medieval, civil, Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic · parish boundaries have changed over the centuries · parishes are sometimes crossed by county or barony lines (one parish in Cork is split among four baronies) · civil parishes most closely approximate Church of Ireland parishes, over 2,500 · Roman Catholic parishes changed frequently through the 19th century Townland · smallest land division, does not have a government · over 64,000, vary greatly in size, from less than 10 acres to several thousand acres · term has no relation to a town or city · names of various origins; family, Gaelic, topographical, Norman, English, ecclesiastical, etc. · official spelling and boundary decided during mapping of 1830s, both have changed over time How to find your land divisions, other than the sources I mention at the beginning of this topic: Online: http://www.seanruad.com http://scripts.ireland.com/ancestor/placenames/index.cfm Both of the above sites are based on the book: General Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns, Parishes and Baronies of Ireland, which is from the 1851 Ireland census. You can find the book on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0806310529/connorsgeneal-20/002-2610133-5827264? Other souces: Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, 1837 by Samuel Lewis This can be found in book form and on cd. Townland index of 1871, like the 1851 townland index book but not in book form, also lists electorial divisions. On LDS Family History Library film and fiches: film # 476999 fiche #s 6020345-6020353 Ordnance Survey Maps, 6" to a mile: Found on LDS Family History fiche, by county. Also can check out modern Discovery Maps found at: https://www.mapsworldwide.com/mwwlive/ireland_map_index.asp?aid=11623 -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus

This week I am going to start some research topics. I believe the most basic to understand, when starting Irish genealogy, is the land/administration divisions of Ireland, since many of the Ireland genealogical records are arranged by the various divisions, such as civil parish, religious parish, barony, etc. Therefore when one finds the townland where their ancestor is from, if they want to search for records, you will need to know what administrative divisions the townland was located. The sources I used for this topic include: Irish Records, by James Ryan A New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland, by Brian Mitchell Tracing Your Irish Ancestors, by John Grenham Discovering Your Irish Ancestors by Radford & Betit various online sources Province · four in number, Connaught, Leinster, Munster, Ulster County · 32 in number, including Northern Ireland · Laois, also known as Leix, was once Queen's County and Offaly was once King's County, Derry also know as Londonderry · Cork-largest, Louth-smallest · counties were created after the Norman conquest (12th century) and took several hundred years to complete (last, Wicklow was created in 1606) · each county divided into civil parishes Barony · there are between 273(Ryan) and 331(Mitchell), also created by Norman conquest, comprised of several civil parishes and parts of civil parishes, they can cross county boundaries · from the 16th century they were used as an administrative division commonly encountered in the Tithe Applotments and Griffith's Primary Valuation · each county averages between 7 and 10, Cork-20, Louth-5 Poor Law Union · 130 were created by the Irish Poor Law Act in 1838 to collect taxes to take care of local poor · a workhouse was erected in a central town in each union · unions were assembled usually from townlands within a ten mile radius, by 1850, 163 unions had been created, boundaries can cross county lines · the unions' boundaries became the General Registrar's Districts, the areas where births, deaths and marriages were compiled (civil registration) District Electoral Division · a sub-division of the poor law union · each division elected a member of the Board of Guardians · made up of a small group of townlands · DEDs formed the basis for the administering the 1901 & 1911 censuses and are also used in arranging Griffith's Valuation revision books -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus

I am looking for any possible connections to: William LAIRD, 1866, Newry, Down ( brothers Thomas and George). William married Annie Joephine GALBRAITH in 1890, daughter of John GALBRAITH and Rachel CAMPBELL (no known place). William LAIRD was son of: Robert LAIRD, born 1834, Clondff Parish , Hilltown, Down. Served in the 96th regiment. Died, 1889 in Downpatrick. Lived in Castlewellan at time of death. Robert was married in 1872 in Newry to: Isabella GRANT, born abt 1841, perhaps Comber, Down. Died 1887, Newry Robert was the son of: Joseph LAIRD (no info) Isabella was the daughter of: William GRANT (no info) Thanks, Dianne Friden

Looking for Patrick(Peter) Lynch born about 1830 - parents James Lynch and Elizabeth McLaughlan. Susannah Orr born about 1830 - parents James Orr and Jane Wyllie. Both born somewhere in County Down. Shona

Still trying to find the Irish county of origin for James Pendergast , born 1819 or 1820. He settled in Livingston County, NY, married to Margaret Kelley, born in Inistiogue, Co. Kilkenny. I do not know whether they were married in Ireland or the U.S. There are several other Pendergast lines in the New York State area, but I cannot positively connect James to any of them so far. Knowing his county of origin would help. Thanks, Carol McGann in Florida.

Still trying to find the Irish county of origin for James Pendergast , born 1819 or 1820. He settled in Livingston County, NY, married to Margaret Kelley, born in Inistiogue, Co. Kilkenny. I do not know whether they were married in Ireland or the U.S. There are several other Pendergast lines in the New York State area, but I cannot positively connect James to any of them so far. Knowing his county of origin would help. Thanks, Carol McGann in Florida.

Looking for any McClatchey Hillsborough Co. Down

----- Original Message ----- From: Teresa Pearcy To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 4:47 PM Subject: Fw: POLLARD ----- Original Message ----- From: Teresa Pearcy To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 9:37 PM Subject: POLLARD Looking for decendants or previous ancestors of JAMES POLLARD wife***EMILY BRADY CHRISTINA (DINAH) b.1914 Dublin KATHLEEN b. 1916 Dublin SHEILA b. abt 1918 Dublin ANGIE b. abt 1920 Dublin MAUREEN b. abt 1924 Dublin The family moved to England 1928 but at least one aunt (Alice) emigrated to NY USA, possibly about the same time. My mother, Kathleen Slade (nee Pollard) aslo used to write to an Ethel & Richard Tanner b NY, last known address 184 Birchtree Rd, Lake Wylie, SC 29710. Any information would be most appreciated. Thanking you in advance Regards Teresa

Well, we are up to County Down. Anyone with ancestors from the county? Well, now is your time to post your roll calls for the county. However, if you don't have a County Down ancestor or you don't know where your ancestor hailed from, feel free to post your roll call, anyway. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA, list admin http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus

I am seeking any possible information about the following family: . Peter GERAGHTY, born 1809/13, Ireland. Emigrated to Mann (now Oak Bay/ Cross Point) QC. 1842/44 with 1st wife, Margaret GERAGHTY? KEANE? Married 2nd wife Ann HARPER in Restigouche QC. in 1852. Children: Mary GERAGHTY born in Ireland ca.1840 , Christopher GERAGHTY, born in Ireland ca.1842. They were accompanied to Canada by: John GERAGHTY, born in Ireland ca. 1821, son of Matthew GERAGHTY and brother to either Peter or Margaret, and by Christopher KEANE, uncle to either Peter or Margaret GERAGHTY. All members of this family were Roman Catholics, all born in Ireland. Many thanks, V.Geraghty [email protected]

I am seeking any possible information about the following FORAN family Bridget FORAN, b. ca. 1777 . Nicholas FORAN, b ca1790 (w.Joanna WALLACE and three small children, Michael, Richard and Honora ) WilliamFORAN, b. ca.1800 ( w. Margaret HANLON) John FORAN, b.ca. ? (w.AnnCARROLL) Thomas FORAN, b. ca.1798, (w. Catherine KINSELLA, ) BridgetFORAN, b. ca.1800, ( h.Patrick WALSH). Nicholas, William, John, Thomas and the younger Bridget were brothers and sister. Also:Michael FORAN, b. ca.1756 (w. Margaret BRODEN) and their son, Michael FORAN born in Ireland ca. 1807. All members of the FORAN family were born in Ireland and believed to have emigrated from County Clare, all were of the Roman Catholic faith. We have found first records of them in Miramichi, Province of New Brunswick in 1824/25. Later in 1825 they were in Cascapedia, Prov. of Quebec where many of the family settled. In some records the name is spelled FORAN, in others FORHAN Many thanks, V. Geraghty [email protected]

Looking for info on any Derrys in Armagh. Also interested in Coulters and Dicksons from Lisburn. Regards Mildred Toronto

Interested in any information available regarding the McSHANE family(ies) of Loughross and Crossmaglen in County Armagh. Maiden names of interest regarding the same family are BOWDEN and CALLAGHAN. My gggrandfather was James McShane, who married Margaret Bowden o/a July 1799. His son, Patrick (1810-95), was my ggrandfather, who married Anne Callaghan o/a Dec 1855. Their daughter, Catherine (1864-1941), was my grandmother. She emigrated to America and married my grandfather, William Joseph MAHER (from ? Ireland), in Sep 1891 in Omaha, Nebraska -- and he is a totally different story. I have NO information on the Bowden or Callaghan families -- but sure would like some! Regards, Mike Maher Sunrise Beach, Missouri [USA]

Hi, I am wanting info about my Great -Grandfather. John Alfred O'NEILL Father Hugh, Mother Mary Born 1846ca Westport, County Mayo Emigrated to New Zealand on "Hurunui" arriving Feb. 18th 1877. May have had other family living in Whitchurch, Shropshire area including a brother Michael. He may have lived elsewhere in U.K. before emigrating. Have had no luck with Westport records. Gloria. [email protected] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 6/01/05

Looking for: Margaret CASSIDY - b circa 1820 in County Fermanagh or Tyrone and her husband, John TAGUE of County Tyrone (possibly Clones) Peter MCELROY - b circa 1790 in County Tyrone (possibly Lisgorran Townland, Clogher) Catherine CONNOR - b circa 1790s in the Tralee area of County Kerry and her husband, Jeremiah SULLIVAN of Tralee / Curraheen Julia SHEA - b circa 1860s in the Tralee area and her husband, John SULLIVAN, of Tralee / Curraheen, County Kerry Thomas GAVICAN (also spelled GAVIKAN) b 1822 in Boyle, County Roscommon Thomas BEIRNE (also spelled BERN(E)) b circa 1825 in the Boyle region of County Roscommon. Thank you. Fran Weeks

Sullivan James and Elizabeth Sullivan of County Cork, born ca 1800. Parents of Hannah and Mary Sullivan. Hannah came to America ca 1853, married to Patrick Hennessy. Mary Sullivan married Thomas Dunn in 1847 in St. Louis, MO. Neither Hannah nor Mary named any of their children James or Elizabeth. Does anyone have any information about James and Elizabeth Sullivan? Other children? townland? any information is welcomed. Thanks Alex in MO

Protestant, David KIRK from Ulster to Canada 1831 with wife (Ann STRANGE) and eleven children. Any family connections left behind? June KIRK Arnison