I am also researching Corrigans/Corgans from Carlow, although I have not been active at this for quite some time.  Unfortunately, I cannot match any names that you have given, Barbara. The farthest I have back is Martin Corgan b. 1770 (Bilboa) married to Margaret Doyle b. 1774.  She too was likely from Bilboa.  These two had a number of children, one being John Corgan, from whom I descend.  This John was b. 1811 per family records; 1814 per his US naturalization papers. He married Mary Dooley of Killeshin Queens Co Nov 24 1833 in the Leighlinbridge Parish Church, Leighlinbridge Co Carlow; emigrated to Pennsylvania and worked as a coal miner.  Their son Martin Corrigan, b. July 13, 1834 was my gr. gr grandfather.  He was born Bilboa and baptized at the Leighlinbridge Parish Church.  Emigrated with family to PA and worked as a coal miner.  Married Mary Walker  of Upper Hill of Castelcomer, Co Kilkenny in Beaver Meadows, PA March 31, 1861. This family went on to have many children, some of whom stayed in Pennsylvania, with others moving to other states.  There is a branch of this family that went to Canada - Ontario I think. They all originally hail from Leighlinbridge, Carlow to my knowledge.  Again, I just cannot connect up any of the many names I have with any of yours, Barbara. Many thanks too to those who have mentioned the name of, and given contact info for, the researcher of this family in Rathvilly.  It is much appreciated.  If I ever get the time to get back to family research, I will contact him. Thanks to all in a general way also.  I enjoy reading all of the emails that come by. Sharon Costello --- On Tue, 5/4/10, Barbara Corrigan <barcor@harboursat.com.au> wrote: From: Barbara Corrigan <barcor@harboursat.com.au> Subject: [IRL-CARLOW] Corrigan family information request To: IRL-CARLOW@rootsweb.com Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 5:50 PM James Corrigan (1789-1860) and his wife Alice Tomlinson (1793-1872) were married 1815 at the church Aghade Leighlinbridge Co Carlow and their marriage certificate states they were both from the parish of Ballon.  Their first child Alicia Corrigan was christened at the same church in 1816 and I understand they were possibly living in Dublin from that time. I would like to know if anyone else is researching this family as I would like to be able to progress further back with James & Alice's parents.  From his army records held at Kew UK James was aged 22 years in 1811 and his father's name is given as John.  Further research has led us to suspect James' mother may have been a Miss Bradley.  James had two brothers at least that we know of - William who married 1817 to Anne Brownrigg and John who married 1821 to Charlotte Downes.  Both James and William were officers in the East York Militia and John was an officer in the 3rd Buffs. We believe James at least was born in Co Carlow and one of his children in later years in Australia gave Mildred Co Carlow as his own birthplace. Very happy to hear from anyone who may be able to offer some more information about any of the people mentioned in this message or this family. Barbara Corrigan (Canberra ACT, Australia).      ======================================= Before you post a message to the IRL-CARLOW mailing list you must subscribe to the List. Its FREE! --------------------------------------- To subscribe to the IRL-Carlow mailing list, send an email to IRL-CARLOW-request@rootsweb.com  with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the Subject box. No additional text is required. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CARLOW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Sharon, Have you used the Mauch Chunk Historical Society for any of your research? I was curious what holdings they might have. Thanks, Joann Taylor

Hi Joann, All of the info that I have came from a cousin who I have not been in contact with for a number of years.  She did an absolutely fabulous job of researching the Corrigans in Hazleton, PA and spent years doing it, long before the advent of personal computers.  She kindly sent me a copy of her work several years ago.  She mentions Mauch Chunk some, but more as a place where various people lived - not as a place with an historical society where research could be done. She did mention a Corrigan showing up in the 1859 census of Mauch Chunk as possibly being related to this group. I posted an excerpt from her research, including the reference to the Mauch Chunk Corrigan, just a few hours ago in response to Barbara's inquiry about any Australian connections, but I don't think it has shown up on the list.  I included an attachment and I don't know if that works with the list (I am very technically challenged).  I realize that I have never seen anything posted to the list before that had an attachment.  I sent a personal forward of the info on to Barbara, as she was particularly interested in any Australian connections. Also, I live in Seattle and have only ever been to PA once about 34 years ago (Philadelphia), so have no access to or knowledge of the records available in Mauch Chunk.  Wish I could help more. Thanks, Sharon --- On Wed, 5/5/10, Joann Taylor <joannt@teleport.com> wrote: From: Joann Taylor <joannt@teleport.com> Subject: Re: [IRL-CARLOW] Corrigan family information request To: irl-carlow@rootsweb.com Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 12:33 PM Sharon, Have you used the Mauch Chunk Historical Society for any of your research?  I was curious what holdings they might have. Thanks, Joann Taylor ======================================= Before you post a message to the IRL-CARLOW mailing list you must subscribe to the List. Its FREE! --------------------------------------- To subscribe to the IRL-Carlow mailing list, send an email to IRL-CARLOW-request@rootsweb.com  with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the Subject box. No additional text is required. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CARLOW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message