Irish World and American Industrial Liberator, (New York, NY) February 22, 1890; pg. 3 Alabama Montgomery "James Fitzpatrick...died recently at the advanced aged of 80 years. Deceased was a native of Bonnoe, County Clare, Irleand, from which County he emigrated to the States in 1849..."

Irish World and American Industrial Liberator, (New York, NY) September 17, 1898; pg. 5 "Michael Meaney died Sept. 7 after a few days' illness. The deceased was born in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland, and came to this country thirty years ago. He was a member of Old Tara Circle, Fenian Brotherhood, and later a member of the John Mitchell Club. Mr. Meany was 47 years old. Two daughters survive him. On Friday his remains were taken from his late residence, 624 Washington avenue, Brooklyn, to Holy Cross Cemetery."

Irish World and American Industrial Liberator, (New York, NY) April 23, 1898; pg. 6 "After an active life of 103 years, Mrs. Bridget Dugan of Buffalo, N,Y,, passed away at the home of her son, Thomas Dugan, at 55 Columbia street, April 15, and by her death Buffalo loses probably its oldest resident. Mrs. Dugan had spent many years of her useful life in the city of Buffalo, where she reared a large family...The funeral was held from her late home...to St. Joseph Cathedral. She was born in Clare County, Ireland, in 1798. In her 59th year she emigrated from Ireland to his country, coming direct to Buffalo, and had lived there for the past forty-four years, most of the time with her daughter, Mrs. William Downs, who had formerly lived on South Cedar street, but who died six months ago. Since then she had resided with her granddaughter, Mrs. Dennis Crowe, at 55 Columbia street. Mrs. Dugan's son is 85 years old."

Irish World and American Industrial Liberator, (New York, NY) August 09, 1890; pg. 8 Recent Deaths in San Francisco In this city, July 25, James, brother of Lawrence Keeley, a native of the parish of Feakle, County Clare, Ireland, aged 22 years, 11 months, and 3 days. Funeral from St. Brendan's Church, where a Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated. Holy Cross Cemetery.

The Daily Inter Ocean, (Chicago, IL) April 22, 1888; pg. 16 Death Notices April 21, at his residence, No. 797 North Paulina street, Michael Foley, beloved husband of Mary Hogan, aged 32 years. Native of Beller, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral from residence tomorrow...to the Church of the Annunciation, thence by the Northwestern Road to Calvary. The Irish World and County Clare papers please copy.

Decatur Daily Republican; Decatur, Illinois; March 21, 1882 "DIED. In Piatt county, on Monday, March 20, 1882, JOHN CURRY, aged 90 years. The funeral of the deceased took place from St. Patrick's Church in this city this forenoon, the remains being laid at rest in the Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Curry was a native of County Clare, Ireland, and came to America in January, 1865. He was the father of five children, and had 13 grand-children among other relatives to mourn his death. He was said to be the oldest man in Piatt county." online at: http://irish.genealogyforum.eu/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=66&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 1870 census IL Piatt Co. Unity twp. Curry John 60 Ire farmer Patrick 27 " " Kate, wife 24 " John 16 IL Michael 12 Bridget 8 1880 Unity, Piatt, Illinois Curry Patrick 39 Ire farmer Catharine 35 " John 9 IL Daniel 6 Kate 5 Michael 4 Lawrence 2 1880 Oak Creek, Butler, Nebraska Neif Daniel 46 Ire Mary C. 35 Ire Kate 12 IL John 9 " Owen 8 NE Margaret 3 John Curry, father 85 Ire wid., laborer 1880 IL Piatt Co. Unity Curry John 24 Ire pars: Ire farmer Mary 22 IL " 1900 IL Cook Co. Chicago Curry Michael 40 IL b. Jan 1859 pars: Ire firman Margaret 35 Can/Eng. pars: Ire mar'd 15 yrs, 6 ch b/4 living James 15 IL Jul 1884 [taped over] dau 9 [[tape] dau 1 [tape] dau 8/12 in-laws: Mclennan Ellen 77 Ire wid. img'd 1854 [likely meaning from Ire.] Mary 32 Can/Eng. [likely Ontario] single 1910 IL Piatt Co. Unity Curry Michael C. 48 Ire pars: Ire img'd 1865, nat'd farmer Marget E. 42 IL pars: Ire mar'd 16 yrs, 7? ch. b./ 3 living Mary J. 14 IL Elizabeth E. 9 Margaret F. 5 posted by Sharon Carberry not researching Curry

The New York Herald, (New York, NY) August 02, 1860; pg. 5 Died "In the city of Brooklyn, on Wednesday, August 1, Patrick Hogan, late Alderman of the Twelfth Ward, a native of the county of Clare, aged 46 years. The friends of the much respected deceased, and those of his brother John, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 62 President street, near Hamilton avenue, Brooklyn. The remains will be interred in Calvary Cemetery. Califorina papers will please copy.

Hi Judie, I am sorry, I do not have a definite connection between Dillon & Purcell. I am trying to find someone who has a connection to them because I am trying to find my Dillons. >From my notes I have a couple of Purcells as well as the Dillon-Purcell that I posted. Newmarket on Fergus Marriage: 26 feb.1840 Js. Either Purcell or Russell to Mary Graddy Witnesses Jns. Or Jn. Purcell or Russell and Mary Lynch. These were very hard to read. Marriage 14th February 1856 William Purcell to Anne MORONY Witnesses Pat Gorman and John Gorman Newmarket-on-Fergus Baptism 30 Dec. 1863 Martin Father Martin TORPY??? Mother Johanna Dillon Spon. Bridget Purcell. Best Wishes Ernene -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judith Mason Sent: Friday, 8 December 2006 12:53 AM To: IRL-CLARE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-CLARE] PURCELL - GRIFFIN - RATCHFORD etc Russell, Jo and Ernene, Do you have any connection or informaton for the following County Clare people? John GRIFFIN b.c.1805 m. Mary RATCHFORD b.c.1810 Co. Clare

Hi all! Another Purcell to throw into the mix:-) A daughter of Denis Reddan married a John Purcell in Cahir, Co Clare in 1811. They had one known son, Denis Purcell. [Thanks to Nick Reddan for finding this reference!] No idea if this John Purcell relates to these other Purcells but one more location for you to check, if that's any help! Cheers Aggi-Rose On 12/7/06, Judith Mason <judith.mason@ameritech.net> wrote: > > Russell, Jo and Ernene, > > Do you have any connection or informaton for the following County Clare > people? > > John GRIFFIN b.c.1805 m. Mary RATCHFORD b.c.1810 Co. Clare > children: > 1. Margaret b.c.1840 Co. Clare m. JAMES MASON b.c.1840 Parteen, Co. > Clare > 2. Bridget b.c.1842 Co. Clare m. THOMAS PURCELL b.c.1845 Co. Clare > note1: after Bridget's death, Thomas m. Mary Whelan b.? Ireland > note2: siblings of Thomas - James m. Mary McNamara, Patrick and Michael > 3. Catherine b.c.1846 Co. Clare m. Patrick O'Neill b.c.1850 Ireland > Also James, John & Mary > > John and Mary GRIFFIN immigrated with their family between 1850 and 1860 > where I first find them in the IL (Chicago)census. I believe they spent > some time in NY where Margaret and James MASON might have been married. > > I'm not sure when the PURCELL brothers immigrated. I have Thomas and > Patrick in the 1870 IL (Chicago) census. James and Michael are in the IL > 1880 (Chicago) census. > > From Parteen or Derry More County Clare baptismal September 13, 1843 , I > have > HANORA PURCELL as Godparent to Michael DOLAN son of RICHARD DOLAN the > brother of my gr gr grandmother ELIZABETH DOLAN-ROHAN. > > I've tried to keep this infomation simple and to the point, but have > much more if anyone is interested. > > Judie Mason > Chicago > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

A /Senior/ Christmas * ’Twas the night before Christmas at Rock-Away Rest, And all of us seniors were looking our best. Our glasses, how sparkly, our wrinkles, how merry; Our punch bowl held prune juice plus three drops of sherry.* *A bed sock was taped to each walker; in hope* *That Santa would bring us soft candy and soap.* *We surely were lucky to be there with friends,* *Secure in this residence and in our Depends.* *Our grandkids had sent us some Christmassy crafts,* *Like angels in snowsuits and penguins on rafts.* *The dental assistant had borrowed our teeth,* *And from them she'd crafted a holiday wreath.* *The bedpans, so shiny, all stood in a row,* *Reflecting our candle**’**s magnificent glow.* *Our supper so festive -- the joy wouldn't stop --* *Was creamy warm oatmeal with sprinkles on top.* *Our salad was Jell-O, so jiggly and great,* *Then puree of fruitcake was spooned on each plate.* *The social director then had us play games,* * Like “Where Are You Living?” And “What Are Your Names?”* *Old Grandfather Looper was feeling his oats,* *Proclaiming that reindeer were nothing but goats.* *Our resident wanderer was tied to her chair,* *In hopes that at bedtime she still would be there.* *Security lights on the new fallen snow* *Made outdoors seem noon to the old folks below.* *Then out on the porch there arose quite a clatter* *But we are so deaf that it just didn't matter.* *A strange little fellow flew in through the door,* *Then tripped on the sill and fell flat on the floor.* * ’**Twas just our director, all togged out in red.* *He jiggled and chuckled and patted each head.* *We knew from the way that he strutted and jived* *Our social security checks had arrived.* *We sang -- how we sang -- in our monotone croak,* *Till the clock tinkled out its soft eight-p.m. stroke.* * And soon we were snuggling deep in our beds* * While nurses distributed nocturnal meds.* * And so ends our Christmas at Rock-Away Rest.* * ’**fore long you**’**ll be with us, we wish you the best.* * Author Unknown*

"M.F. Quinn, who has been connected with the express office at Chenoa for almost 50 years, is among McLean County's most substantial and enterprising citizens. He was born in County Clare, Ireland, March 25, 1857, the son of Michael and Bridget (Noonan) Quinn. Michael Quinn and his wife were natives of Ireland. They came to America in 1858 and lived in Westchester County, N.Y., until 1863, when they came to Chenoa. Mr. Quinn died in 1873 and his wife died in 1909. They were the parents of the following children: M.F., ...Martin E. lives in Chicago; John, died in 1921, was railroad conductor; Mary A., married John Fox, both deceased; Catherine M., married Matt Stapleton, both deceased; Bridget, died in infancy; William S., lives in Lanark, Ill.; Lizzie, died in in- fancy; Johanna, married William Dare, both deceased; Margaret, married William Walker, lives in Omaha, Neb.; and Daniel T., deceased. .... On Sept. 18, 1878, Mr. Quinn married Miss Mary Walsh, also a native of Ireland, born June 24, 1857, and the daughter of Edward and Mary (Murphy) Walsh, natives of Ireland, and the parents of the following children: David, deceased; Margaret, married Edward Clary, both deceased; Thomas, deceased; Catherine, married Thomas Twomey, retired, lives at Chenoa; and John, lives in Ireland. To M.R. and Mary (Walsh) Quinn seven children have been born, as follows: Frank E, veteran expressman between Chicago and Kansas City, lives in Chicago...; John, night superintendent for the Allied Packing Company, Chicago; Mary, married M.J. Harnett, farmer, lives near Chenoa; James E., died in in fancy; Theresa L., married J.W. Reeves, farmer, lives near Gridley, Ill.; Cecilia G., married J.L. Missal, tower man for the C. & A.R.R., lives in Chenoa; and Bernard M., died in infancy.... The Quinn family is hte oldest Catholic family in Chenoa..." pp. 1032- 34 [includes a great photo of M. F. Quinn] History of McLean County, Illinois Topeka: Historical Pub. Co., 1924 Hasbrouck, Jacob L., author 1870 IL McLean Co. Chenoa twp Quinn Michael 40 Ire day lab'r Bridgett 40 Ire Michael 13 Ire Martin 10 NY John 9 Mary A. 8 Katie 7 IL Willie 4 Maggie 2 Johanna 2/12 1880 IL McLean Co. Chenoa Quinn Michael F. 23 Ire clerk in expresss office Mary 23 " Francis E. 9 mos IL 1880 IL Will Co., Braidwood Quinn Bridget 47 Ire widow Martin 21 NY miner Maggie J. 12 IL Daniel 7 " 1900 IL McLean Co., Chenoa, 3rd Ward, 321 Crittenden Ave Quinn Michael F. 43 Ire b. Mar 1857 exp. agent img'd 1859, nat'd Mary W. 42 Ire Jun 1858 mar'd 21 yrs, 7 ch b/5 living img'd 1873 Frank E. 20 IL Aug 1879 exp. clerk Mary 18 May 1882 at school John J. 16 Jul 1882 Teresa 12 May 1888 Celia 8 Oct 1881 posted by Sharon Carberry researching Walsh in East Clare

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Russell, Jo and Ernene, Do you have any connection or informaton for the following County Clare people? John GRIFFIN b.c.1805 m. Mary RATCHFORD b.c.1810 Co. Clare children: 1. Margaret b.c.1840 Co. Clare m. JAMES MASON b.c.1840 Parteen, Co. Clare 2. Bridget b.c.1842 Co. Clare m. THOMAS PURCELL b.c.1845 Co. Clare note1: after Bridget's death, Thomas m. Mary Whelan b.? Ireland note2: siblings of Thomas - James m. Mary McNamara, Patrick and Michael 3. Catherine b.c.1846 Co. Clare m. Patrick O'Neill b.c.1850 Ireland Also James, John & Mary John and Mary GRIFFIN immigrated with their family between 1850 and 1860 where I first find them in the IL (Chicago)census. I believe they spent some time in NY where Margaret and James MASON might have been married. I'm not sure when the PURCELL brothers immigrated. I have Thomas and Patrick in the 1870 IL (Chicago) census. James and Michael are in the IL 1880 (Chicago) census. From Parteen or Derry More County Clare baptismal September 13, 1843 , I have HANORA PURCELL as Godparent to Michael DOLAN son of RICHARD DOLAN the brother of my gr gr grandmother ELIZABETH DOLAN-ROHAN. I've tried to keep this infomation simple and to the point, but have much more if anyone is interested. Judie Mason Chicago

Hi, Russell, sorry you didn't get through. A friend told me hers bounced too so it appeared to be a problem for a short period of that day. Other messages came through just fine. To both of you. I am sorry that I don't know more about my Jo Ann PURCELL. Only that she was married to Michael COLLINS and that they had a son John. He was born either 1819-20 or 1828-9. I have found both surnames on Griffiths in Tulla, Kilrush, Scariff, Ennis, Killadysert, and Limerick. Some not too far distant from Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ernene. Jo

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Hello Ernene, Sorry none of mine match those and at this stage at least I am unable to assist you. regards Russell Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I've stayed alive. now living in Rosebud, more commonly known as paradise. Why not visit Rosebud www.thebud.com.au ----- Original Message ---- From: Ernene Smedley <ernene@bigpond.com> To: IRL-CLARE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, 5 December, 2006 10:14:09 PM Subject: [IRL-CLARE] Purcell to Russell & Jo Hi Russell and Jo, Do you have any information on Pat PURCELL married Margaret DILLON on 11th February 1856. Witnesses were John Hickey and Michael Dillon. They were married in the Parish of Newmarket-on-Fergus, Diacose of Killaloe, County Clare. Issue: Michael Bapt. 2nd November 1857 Spon. Michael and Ellen Dillon Mary Bapt. 27.11 1859 ( Fathers name as Patk.PURCILE) and Margt.Dillon, Sponsors John Sheahan and Sara Frawley Ellen Bapt. 18th July 1862, Spon. Mary Frahy That is all the children that I have, there are possibly more. Regards Ernene Smedley ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

Hi Russell and Jo, Do you have any information on Pat PURCELL married Margaret DILLON on 11th February 1856. Witnesses were John Hickey and Michael Dillon. They were married in the Parish of Newmarket-on-Fergus, Diacose of Killaloe, County Clare. Issue: Michael Bapt. 2nd November 1857 Spon. Michael and Ellen Dillon Mary Bapt. 27.11 1859 ( Fathers name as Patk.PURCILE) and Margt.Dillon, Sponsors John Sheahan and Sara Frawley Ellen Bapt. 18th July 1862, Spon. Mary Frahy That is all the children that I have, there are possibly more. Regards Ernene Smedley

Robert, They were in Tubber in 1824 (see 1824 tithe applotments at http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/genealogy/tithe_applot/kilkeedy_tab .htm ): Kilkelly Morgan Carhucraheen Kilkeedy Kilkelly Edmond Carhucraheen Kilkeedy Kilkelly John Cregacahill Kilkeedy and in 1855 (see Griffiths Valuation at http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/genealogy/griffiths_parish/kilkeedy .htm ): Edmond Kilkelly Carrowcraheen Bridget Kilkelly Creggaunycahill Kilkeedy and in the middle of the 20th century (see Index to Biographical Notices at http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/genealogy/champions/championk4.htm ) Kilkelly M. Mrs Tubber 14 Oct 1950 Obit Kilkelly Morgan Tubber 14 Oct 1950 Obit Also, check out the Kilkelly/Killikelly cluster in Ballyvaughan, which is not far from Tubber. The Kinvara area (not far from Tubber) is crawling with Kilkellys. Some of them are still there. You might like to call them and see whether they know anything about the Tubber Kilkellys. For example, Declan & Geraldine Kilkelly in Ballybuck, which is not far from Tubber on the road to Kinvara, may be able to give you a lead (091 638165). By the way, for 'Tubber' parish see 'Kilkeedy'. The names are pretty much synonymous. Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Kennedy Sent: 30 November 2006 22:17 To: IRL-CLARE@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-CLARE] Kilkelly, Tubber Parish I am searching for a Kilkelly family and have been told that families of similar names once lived in the parish of Tubber, Co. Clare. The names there were spelt Killkelly and Killikelly. I have a great-great-grandmother who was born Margaret Kilkelly, in a place unknown, and who married a Michael Kennedy. Their son was born somewhere in Co. Galway about 1836. Can anyone suggest how I might attempt to trace Margaret in Tubber? A record of a marriage to Michael Kennedy would be ideal. Robert Kennedy (New Zealand) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Don't know if it will help, but there are a lot of Kilkellys that turn up if you search at http://www.celticcousins.net/ireland/ Among some of the files I have posted and where Kilkellys are found are: Inhabitants of Kinvara, Duras and Killina -1834 Kinvara Baptisms June-Oct 1843 Kinvara Remembrance Masses 1834-1837 Cathy

Hello Russell The Catherine Quin in my family tree married Patrick O'Donoghue in 1855, resided in Ballymorris and they had 7 births between 1856 and 1866. Those associated as baptismal sponsors included Michael & Margaret Coffey, John & Ann Coffey, Thomas & Mary McNamara, John Mangan & Bridget Quinn, Patrick Quinn & Mary Doyle, John Mangan & Bridget Quinn, John Setright & Marie Mangan and Thomas & Mary McNamara. Regards Brenda Ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell Harris" <growlersgully@yahoo.com.au> To: "Dave Spang" <dspang@adelphia.net> Cc: <IRL-CLARE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 7:58 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] Quin > Hello Dave, > Thanks for the email. > My QUIN > Catherine Quin b c1790 Six Mile Bridge, County, Clare, Ireland. > Catherine's father was John Quin mother Catherine > Catherine Quin married John Curren (b Moniah, County Clare, Ireland) > their children > Thomas > Ann > William > Sarah > Ellen > Mary Ann > > Regards > > Russell > Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I've > stayed alive. > now living in Rosebud, more commonly known as paradise. > Why not visit Rosebud www.thebud.com.au > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Dave Spang <dspang@adelphia.net> > To: growlersgully@yahoo.com.au > Sent: Monday, 4 December, 2006 12:45:20 AM > Subject: Quin > > > > > > > > Russell, > > > > What age period is your Quin and was he/she from > County Clare? > > > > I thought my Patrick Quin was from County Clare > until I got his Death Certificate in which his son said he was born in > Belfast. I know he worked in Belfast. Patrick was born in 1843. > > > > > I am still struggling to identify his parents for > sure. > > > > Dave Spang > > www.geocities.com/dbspang > > > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com 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: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/566 - Release Date: 3/12/2006 > 4:36 PM > >