Hi Jan: I was revisiting my emails and discovered that I had not responded to yours. For this, I apologize. I am looking for any information concerning Rosanna Rea (B. 1810) who married William Eaton (B. 1808). William migrated to Newburgh, NY in 1848 and Rosanna and their children, David, (B. 1836), William (b. 1838), Margaret (B. 1840), Martha (B. 1843), Roseann (b. 1844), and James Stuart (B. Feb. 1848) migrated to Newburgh on June 4, 1848. I did discover a marriage license for William, the son (b. 1838) to Rachael Kerr. On the form, William listed his Birthplace as Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland. This has been the first lead I have had as to where William and Rosanna (Rea) lived. I am wondering if Rosanna and Thomas Rea could be brother and sister. I am planning a trip to Ireland possibly in August (if I can get my home and land sold). I lost my husband on July 4, 2006, due to cancer and I want to complete this project in his memory so that I can pass it on to his two sons (one of whom recently had a baby daughter.) I think it is important to know one's roots. I appreciate the information you sent. If you find additional information I would greatly appreciate it. I am hoping that a trip to Ballymoney, County Antrim, will unearth additional facts about the Eaton/Rea family. Again, please accept my sincerest apologies for not answering sooner. My 19 year old grandson has been fighting cancer and lost part of his leg and I have been spending a lot of time between here in Kansas and Kentucky where he is stationed at the army base, Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Best wishes, Donna J. Eaton [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug & Jan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-ANTRIM] REA > Hi Donna.... > > I missed the first email...................is Thomas a REA where does he > fit in..... > > I have a Sarah REA or RAE or WRAY found spelt all ways born in > Antrim > in 1835 she is the Dau of Thomas And Elizabeth.... > > Sarah had a Brother Thomas and there is another sibling unnamed > > Sarah married John KELLY > > Thomas married Mary McIVOR > > any connection to your REA's > > Jan > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Donna J. Russell Eaton" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:40 AM > Subject: Re: [IRL-ANTRIM] REA > > >> Hi: >> >> I am not sure I my message concerning the Rea family was posted in >> January; >> however, I am seeking >> information concerning the Rea family. My husband's gggrandfater was >> William Eaton, Born 1808, and he married >> Rosanna Rea, born January 1810. William arrived in Newburgh, New York on >> May 9, 1848 and Rosanna >> and six children arrived in Newburgh on June 4, 1850. >> >> I have been trying to find out where in Ireland they originated from and >> only found on one US Census >> that William, Jr. (William's second son) was born in County Antrim. I >> have >> not been able to locate >> any information concerning Rosanna's family. >> >> Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. My husband was an Eaton and >> he >> was working >> on this genealogy project prior to his death in 2006. I want to complete >> this project for him >> as he wanted to pass this on to his sons. I am planning a trip to >> Ireland >> in the near future to >> research County Antrim for any info concerning the Eaton and Rea >> families. >> It is my understanding >> that Ballymena is located in County Antrim so Thomas may be a relative >> of >> Rosanna's, possibly >> a brother, maybe? I am assuming that men married women located within a >> close proximity >> of their residence during that time period. >> >> As I know nothing of William Eaton (B. 1808) I can't track his parents or >> siblings. >> >> Thank you for your email. It may be another piece of the puzzle. >> >> Donna Eaton >> [email protected] >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Adele" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:45 PM >> Subject: [IRL-ANTRIM] REA >> >> >>> Back in January there was a message with REA... now, Thomas Rea or >>> anglised to RAY here in NZ when he came here, came out from Ballymena, >>> one >>> of my friends is related and visited the town some years ago.. Thomas >>> died >>> 1869.. He was married in Ireland to a Mary.... he still has descendants >>> in >>> Carterton to this day... he was only of our early settlers to this area, >>> don't forget NZ is a fairly young country, most of the early settlers >>> sailed out from 1840 onwards... wonder if any connection to the Rea >>> mentioned in that posting.. nothing ventured nothing gained.. >>> >>> Still waiting patiently for my grandparents marriage certificate.. Mc >>> Cafferty/Campbell...then I can start on them!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> Adele Pentony-Graham >>> Carterton District Early Settlers Researcher >>> Carterton Cemetery Clareville Taphophile Group >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1/1300 - Release Date: >> 26/02/2008 7:50 PM >> >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >