Here are some Irish obituaries from Ireland, New York City, New York state and other parts of the world for 1899: http://www.rootsweb.com/~irllog/OWN_1899.htm -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton

> > >my gggrandfather, George McCarron who was born somewhere in Pennsylvania in 1796. That seems to be my "brick wall". > On one hand, you're are searching a difficult time...not many records and if there were, did they survive time....censuses only listed head of household...so difficult to find which family is actually yours. However, how many McCarrons were in PA in 1796? Doing a very quick search I found a James Carron in Derry Twp but with time, you might be able to search the census better. What were the names of George's children? He may have named his first son after his father...then there are some passenger records and naturalization records for that time period. May be even some church records...have you look at the LDS Family History Holdings for PA? -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton

A chairde / O friends, It took months for me to learn the technology, but finally the free Irish language multimedia (audio and video) pronunciation website I promised is up and running at http://nagaeilmagazine.com/pronunciation/introduction.htm For those using dial-up, the yellow charts will probably be the best bet. For those with cable/DSL and other fast delivery systems, you'll be able to use the audio and video files effectively. On DSL/cable/ethernet, The load times are about 10-15 seconds for audio files and 15-30 seconds for video files. Bainigí sult as / Enjoy it! Best regards, Jerry Kelly NA GAEIL MAGAZINE (coming soon, le cúnamh Dé, to an internet near you)

I am working on my gggrandfather, George McCarron who was born somewhere in Pennsylvania in 1796. That seems to be my "brick wall". My father, Edward always told me that we were Irish and to be proud of it but we have never been able to get the Irish connection. If anyone can help me I would really be thankful. I have his family down to myself in case anyone is interested. Thank you. Marge McCarron DeGear

SNIPPET: In the July-Aug 2004 issue of Dublin's "Ireland of the Welcomes" magazine, readers made the following comments: John CZYTAJLO, Marcy, NY, shared: ".... My wife Elizabeth and I went to Ireland for a three-week holiday a few years ago. I suggested that we go as north, south, east and west, to see as much of Ireland as possible. Since we landed in Shannon, we decided to go to the Aran Islands first - as far west as you can go. I can still picture the ancient fort of Dun Aengus on Inis Mor. When we got back to Galway, we headed for Malin Head, which is as far north as you can go ... we made a wrong turn and ended up in a farmer's yard. We turned around and finally got to Malin Head. As I stood on the edge of the cliff, there was nothing but water in front of me, and I felt I could see the curvature of the earth! For our most southerly destination - we went to Crookhaven, in Co. Cork, while the Irish Sea was our most eastern point. Most of the time we stayed! in B&B homes, and I gained four pounds in three weeks because of the huge Irish breakfasts." William J. FINN, Tucson, AZ, penned: "Being a longtime subscriber, my wife and I always enjoy reading of the places we've been, and finding new ones to explore. We are planning our ninth trip for this year. We have driven thousands of miles on your beautiful island, much of it on the secondary roads. We met many friendly and helpful people through the years. On one trip my 84 year old stepfather, Joseph CONNOLLY, became ill. Our hostess at the B&B, Mrs. Breid KELLY of Letterkenny, called her doctor for a house call, and then attended to Joe's needs for three days, thereby allowing us to tour about during the day. We have stayed in dozens of B&Bs, where John SKELTON's paintings of the Kerry coast were proudly displayed. We went to purchase some prints by Mr. SKELTON at his gallery in Dublin. We were surprised and delighted when we were met by the artist himself, and given a tour of his studio. He showed us his works in progress, and signed our new prints. A very pleasant man, typical Irish hospitality. When we get off the plane in Ireland, it truly feels like we're coming home. We are looking forward to our upcoming trip, to renewing old friendships and making enw ones. Thanks for your great magazine, it's always an inspiration." Pat MURRAY, Fullerton, CA, wrote: "I'm so glad that I found IOTW. I was born in Co. Galway and came to the USA when I was eleven. I went to school in Ireland (Galway and Roscommon) and I remember so much about growing up in a small village in Ireland - Cloonshivna, 'Valley of the River,' in Galway. At that time there were still pockets of old traditions alive from the 'Wren Boys' to people dressed up to celebrate St. Brigid's Night and many more! Your magazine brings back a lot of memories. I have been back to Ireland several times in the past years, and it is changing rapidly to the good for its economy. However, you keep alive the old stories and for this I thank you...." Mary Patricia MARSHALL, Kansas City, MO, shared: Jo KERRIGAN's remarkable story about the Sculpture Road to Killarney , which you featured in the Jan-Feb 2004 issue of your magazine, made me realise that my three-week visit there in 2002 was not long enough. I did not know the story behind the roadside sculptures then - the softening of development or see all the pieces pictured in the article. I certainly would have gone on an expedition to find them if I had read the article first. I saw Killarney and the rest of Kerry from the back of a horse and out the window of our new Saab or during walks, but the horse was by far the best way .... Elizabeth O'DONOGHUE, the sculptor's lovely red-haired wife, served us her delicious soda bread, with tea after a visit in Tighe's outdoor stone sanctuary .... My great-grandfather emigrated from his farm in Glenflesk, Co. Kerry to Kansas City via New Orleans to build the railroad from Tipton to Sedalia, MO, before buying his farm there. Kilaha, a ruin now, is also our family castle. Its stones are falling down. I compared our picture to my aunt and uncle Bob's, taken over 30 years ago. His brother, Tom DONAHUE, a physicist from the U. of MI organised family events including meeting our clan chief in Glenflesk from our headquarters at Shelia DONAHUE's place: Salmon Leap Farm. The electricity company bought my grandmother's farm on the banks of the River Shannon in Tarbert, Co. Kerry, near the ferry to Shannon and put high intensity power lines and a plant nearby. My mother's cousins had to move over the hill. Your article celebrates preservation. Ireland must be saved for our future and yet linked to the past, thanks for the reminder." --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.716 / Virus Database: 472 - Release Date: 7/7/2004

I have updated the County Galway section of my website with the addition of a Mt Bellew database that contains the surnames of people who were moved from the area to other areas of Co Galway, Roscommon and Mayo from 1910-65. I have also updated the Co Galway surname registries with new names. Please check your submission for accuracy. You can find the Co Galway section by going to the URL below my name, on my homepage at the top, under Ireland, click on County Galway. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton

Looking for the sons of MICHAEL NASH, CLASH KANTURK, CORK.Michael was mentioned in'Return of Owners Land Ire.1876" He was my great grandfather. His daughter Catherine Nash married my grandfather.and went to AUSTRALIA. Birth dates would haqve been 1850 to 1870. Have no names or dates for them. Also is anyone related to RADLEYs of CORK, IRELAND{landed gentry} Anyy info.appreciated. Lorraine EGAN Australia

Thank you for this information. Lorraine ----- Original Message ----- From: "ConnorsGenealogy" <nymets11@pacbell.net> To: <IRISH-AMERICAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 12:54 AM Subject: Re: [Irish-American] Looking for ancestor > > > > > >Looking for DENIS LEAHY, of SCHULL. CORK, IRELAND. Went thru Ellis Is. abt 1893. Born abt 1868 Schull Ire. My grandfathers brother. > > > You should be able to follow him in the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 > censuses. If he stayed in NY state, they had state censuse in 1905, > 1915 and 1925. > > -- > Pat Connors, Sacramento CA > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com > All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton > > > > > > > ==== IRISH-AMERICAN Mailing List ==== > The IRISH-AMERICAN Mailing List Website and Lookup Service > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > Use this to unsub, change your subscription, links, etc. >

> > > CLASH KANTURK, CORK > Since you have the area, have you looked for church records? -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton

Hello: do you have Quinn's who resided in Buffalo. Rose Marie VIERA Quinn

NY Marriage: Manhattan: 8/22/1922 #16310 Barrett, Agnes C. 19y b. Stamford, Conn m. Annie Broderick f. Thomas 349 E. 77th St to Mitchelson, John 19y b. Unionhill, NJ m. Mary Kendig f. Lorence occ Electrical helper 831 Amsterdam Ave Barbara : ) Irish: BARRETT, BURKE, BYRNE, CORRIGAN, GALLAGHER, McNALLY, QUINN German: BAUER, BEARE, BEIMANN, BEEKMAN, BEUSCHER, BLANKENMEYER, CASTLE, DECKER, ENGLEHARD/T, HELMKEN, HOHLER, HURRINUS, JOHNSON, KELLER, KITTELBERGER, LOW, MILLER/MEULLER/MULLER, RINGEISEN, ROLLMANN, SCHNEIDER, SOFFEL, STERRITT, STRATTON, TRAVER, UMBROLIA, VETTER, WAGNER, WEIGAND, WILLIAMS Polish: BUDARZ, ROMANSKI

NY death: Barrett Helen 1 y 1/30/1897 #3279 M m. Mary/f. Herbert 241 W.31st St. Meningitis Barbara : ) Irish: BARRETT, BURKE, BYRNE, CORRIGAN, GALLAGHER, McNALLY, QUINN German: BAUER, BEARE, BEIMANN, BEEKMAN, BEUSCHER, BLANKENMEYER, CASTLE, DECKER, ENGLEHARD/T, HELMKEN, HOHLER, HURRINUS, JOHNSON, KELLER, KITTELBERGER, LOW, MILLER/MEULLER/MULLER, RINGEISEN, ROLLMANN, SCHNEIDER, SOFFEL, STERRITT, STRATTON, TRAVER, UMBROLIA, VETTER, WAGNER, WEIGAND, WILLIAMS Polish: BUDARZ, ROMANSKI

I have updated the Irish American mailing list's surname registries. Please check you submissions for accuracy. You can find a link to our list's website either in the taglines of this email, if L format, or at the top of the D digest. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton

Owen C. McNally May 19, 1898 K #7420 lauretta L. [Burk], 21, NYC/Owen J. 25, Ire. 128 Chambers St. 1st child Barbara : ) Irish: BARRETT, BURKE, BYRNE, CORRIGAN, GALLAGHER, McNALLY, QUINN German: BAUER, BEARE, BEIMANN, BEEKMAN, BEUSCHER, BLANKENMEYER, CASTLE, DECKER, ENGLEHARD/T, HELMKEN, HOHLER, HURRINUS, JOHNSON, KELLER, KITTELBERGER, LOW, MILLER/MEULLER/MULLER, RINGEISEN, ROLLMANN, SCHNEIDER, SOFFEL, STERRITT, STRATTON, TRAVER, UMBROLIA, VETTER, WAGNER, WEIGAND, WILLIAMS Polish: BUDARZ, ROMANSKI

Hi group :) I have come across a neat search website, for ancestors in England ... the 1851 census, searchable by surname, occupation, and census area. While it is mainly English, there is a section for County Antrim. ... http://www.dowd.co.uk/GenData/1851_census_surnames.php Other info: on the DOWD surname for 1881 and 1901 ... the 1881 census in Newton, Winwick, Burtonwood, and Hayden ... http://www.dowd.co.uk/GenData/local_area_1881.php Local Trade Directories for St. Helens & Newton in Makersfield ... http://www.dowd.co.uk/GenData/Directories_List.php Baptisms and Burials at St. Michael's Church in Burtonwood Hope it helps someone looking for their Irish ancestors, like one of mine, who went to England to work before emigrating to America. (or perhaps, staying in England) Phyllis

Recently checked the Mayo list and did not see McHale which I submitted.

> > >Looking for DENIS LEAHY, of SCHULL. CORK, IRELAND. Went thru Ellis Is. abt 1893. Born abt 1868 Schull Ire. My grandfathers brother. > You should be able to follow him in the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses. If he stayed in NY state, they had state censuse in 1905, 1915 and 1925. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton

Looking for DENIS LEAHY, of SCHULL. CORK, IRELAND. Went thru Ellis Is. abt 1893. Born abt 1868 Schull Ire. My grandfathers brother. Any info. appreciated. Lorraine EGAN AUSTRALIA

SNIPPET: In the Nov-Dec 2001 issue of Dublin's "Ireland of the Welcomes" magazine, readers had varying comments regarding recent trips: Mary Ann FLANAGAN, Cranford, NJ, wrote: "By ordering your magazine, perusing the internet and travel brochures, we started planning for our trip to Ireland to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary a year in advance. IOTW gave us the most accurate picture of Ireland, but nothing could have prepared us for the wonder of just being there! Eight of us, both family and friends, traveled together and we experienced the landscape, history and the people of Ireland, which were all greater than our greatest expectation. We booked a 12-day Brian MOORE International Tour and each day eight happy tourists, wearing green zip-up sweatshirts ... roamed the streets of Ireland. We were greeted daily with smiles and friendly hellos from all. We dined in little pubs and five star restaurants and experienced some of the tastiest meals we had ever had. From the Cliffs of Moher to Newgrange we explored the wonders of Ireland. While in Killarney, my husband, Jay, and I were able to rene! w our marriage vows in the beautiful Prince of Peace Church in Fossa. Father HARRINGTON officiated at a mass at which the altar stood in front of a large ceiling-to-floor window looking out on a rippling pond, a brilliantly-lit cross and a spectacular mountain range. Never before has this average couple felt so special .... Thank you for your wonderful magazine and your enchanting country." Frances ELLIOTT, Greenfield, WI, had some thought-provoking comments and questions: "Where have all the Irish gone? On a recent trip to Ireland I was saddened to see how much it had changed. It didn't feel or sound like Ireland. We stayed at our favourite place several miles from Dublin, where our hostess told us about the landfill in the farm next to hers. Landfill! She was angry and had spoken to the authorities, but they said nothing could be done. It was there that we hear from an Irish guest of the plans for building many miles of motorway, which explained why we saw the destruction of so many hedgerows as we drove around the country. No more will serendipity lead us to the quaint little towns laden with charm and lovely to roam about. The changes in Dublin were even more disturbing. The desk clerk at our lodging had a very pronounced foreign accent and had to repeat everything for us. Clerks in shops and restaurants, always so helpful in the past, have be! en replaced by people who have no clue of courtesy. Gone are the days of an Irish smile given with the answer to your question, as they escort you to what you have been inquiring about, even if it was 'just down the street.' Too often an unsmiling face, from a person who simply points to something as an answer, and then turns away, has replaced it. We certainly can rejoice for the citizens of Ireland in the country's economic upswing. Poor too long, they can now better enjoy life. I absolutely acknowledge the good that comes with economic change. but still I wonder, for all that is gained, what will be lost? Where will the quiet go? Where will the slow charming smile go? Where will the beautiful brogue and fabulous Irish wit go? How long will it take for the trustful Irish to learn to not trust? When will Ireland become just like America: beautiful, rich, materialistic, questionable morals, with no time for the stranger? .... A mirror-image of our United States?! If so, I am sad for that which we all have lost, even as I rejoice for the better lives my Irish 'cousins' now enjoy." Mrs. E. A. DOYLE-ROBERTS, Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia, shared: .... "I always get so excited when I see your publication with my mail. I often wonder how you can continually have so many wonderful stories. There are obviously a lot of talented people, who can write these interesting articles. The photography is always superb and it does make me wish I could live over in Ireland for a long period of time. I am like a lot of people, trying to piece together my family history, and my connections to Ireland. My grandparents, and great-grandparents were born in Ireland and I have been doing my research only part-time for eight years. I feel deprived of my rich culture and everything it encompasses. I am hopeful of returning to Ireland next year for a Clan gathering in May, and extending my stay, though unfortunately it will not be long enough." Mikel ARIETA-ARAUNABENA, Erandio, Basque Country, wrote: "I find that IOTW is the best way to keep in touch with Ireland, its culture and people and to revive the memories I have of the wonderful times I have spent there. When you meet Irish people you immediately feel at home, as they become your friends and accept you inside their circles and environment as if they knew you from a long time before. I think that in that sense (and in many others) they are quite similar to the people of the Basque country, where I come from. My relationship with Ireland started when I was twelve, my parents sent me to Tralee, Co. Kerry to learn English for a summer and my passion for Ireland probably started in that moment, with that very first contact. I continued spending many summers in Tralee until after I was twenty years old. Once I finished ny University studies in Bilbao, I undertook a Law degree at University College Dublin and spent a whole year in Dublin. This gave me an o! pportunity of getting to know another part of your country and increased my love for it .... Do not ever change either Ireland or your magazine." Bill CONDON, Dallas, TX, penned: "Jan REIST's article 'Has Ireland lost her Irishness?' struck a note dear to my heart. Having first visited Ireland in September 1984 it was in stark contrast to one of our visits some 14 years later. Although Cork and Limerick cities were bigger and busier, the fact is the impact of the city was about the same both years. But go into the hinterlands and you can really tell the difference. The infrastructure in 1984, especially the secondary roads, were busy with sheep and cows. There were carts being pulled by tractors or horses, and an occasional bus made you say your prayers as they passed with only centimetres to spare. Of course being Texas Irish, Alicia and I were having to constantly remind ourselves - left is right, right is wrong. Affluence of the younger generation was apparent, everybody has a car now, or so it seems. The national highway were considerably busier, and for the most part better. In 1984 there were nine pub! s in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick, and five of them had Irish music. In 1999 there are still nine pubs, but only one had Irish music and two of them had Country and Western, catering mostly for the youth. I don't remember even seeing any young people in the pubs outside of the cities in 1984. But the important fact is the people are the same. The same lilting speech, the warm engaging smiles, the natural effort to want to help, and lastly the outstanding friendship that seem to emanate from the soul. I suspect that in the future, Ireland will be able to readily cope with their new-found position in the Western world. We feel certain that they are wise enough to blend their historic beauty and charm with the perks that go with being a more affluent society." --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.716 / Virus Database: 472 - Release Date: 7/6/2004

MCCARTHY, September 6, 1957, Daniel A., beloved husband of the late Catherine McCarthy, loving father of Vincent D., Earl and Joseph Mc McCarthy and Mrs. Helen Mullany, loving grandfather of Donald, Earl, Phillip, Joan, Betty and the late Joseph McCarthy, loving brother of Timothy McCarthy, a native of Drimoleague, County Cork, Ireland. A member of Holy Names Society of St. Philip’s Church and East and West Castro Improvement Club. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Monday, September 9, 1957 at 8:30 a.m. from Duggan’s 3434 17th Street, near Valencia, thence to St. Philip’s Church where a requiem high mass will be offered at 9 a.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Rosary Sunday, 8 p.m. San Francisco Examiner September 7, 1957 Please e-mail me at pprocida@yahoo.com or Irishnana01@hotmail.com if you are related. I have done soome research on this family. Thanks, Pat O'LEARY/KILGANNON: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/r/o/Pat-Procida/index.html Ireland, where 'the inevitable never happens and the unexpected constantly occurs.' Sir John Pentland Mahaffy _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/