Next meeting at 8pm on Tuesday the 12th of February in Cork Vision Centre (formerly Church of Ireland St. Peter's), North Main Street - www.corkvisioncentre.com Paul MacCotter will give a talk on 'Lessor-used genealogical sources in Archives etc.' Cork Gen. Soc. regrets that it can only respond to member's queries. New members always welcome. Jean Prendergast, Secretary _______________________________________ Cork Genealogical Society http://homepage.eircom.net/~aocoleman/index.html Meetings held, Sept. to May, second Tuesday of the month at: www.corkvisioncentre.com

Paul, here are a few URL's that are about St. Coleman's. http://www.iol.ie/~gercasey/ http://www.cork-guide.ie/cobh.htm http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Backstage/4183/cobh. html Good luck Shauna > Can anyone suggest a site where I might be able to get a picture of St Coleman's > Cathedral, Queenstown. > Many thanks > Paul >

Can anyone suggest a site where I might be able to get a picture of St Coleman's Cathedral, Queenstown. Many thanks Paul

Jane What religion were your Roes and Tennants? Elizabeth KnowltonEW@Compuserve.com Message text written by INTERNET:IRL-CORK-CITY-L@rootsweb.com >Greetings from Canada! I am new to the list and have been searching my ROE family tree for some time, however have just found today that they may have been born in Cork City and would appreciate any hints as to how I can search further to find a record of their births.....as follows: Parents Robert Henry ROE born 1816 was a career Admiralty Civil Servant and I believe he was born in Co. Wicklow (possibly the Newtownmountkennedy area) he married Eliza Jane TENNANT who was born 1821. If she was a city of Cork girl it is possible this marriage took place there. Their first child was born 1838 so I would say the marriage took place ca 1836-38 at a guess. Children: Dr. Thomas Alexander ROE born 1838 became a surgeon, served R.N. and as a consular physician in Peru where he met and married Emmiline Russell DARTNELL born 1846, whose family were from Mallow Parish, Co. Cork and had moved to Peru just before she was born. Any leads or help finding this family would be greatly appreciated. Best regards Jane, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada victorj@sympatico.ca<

Hi, I am trying to trace James Kennedy, a mariner. His daughter, Mary, married John Neff (Cork City) in 1871 and he is stated as being deceased. Mary had a sister Hannah who married Cronin and a sister Ellie who married Mason. Anyone with info? Thanks for any assistance, Éibhear Neff

Greetings from Canada! I am new to the list and have been searching my ROE family tree for some time, however have just found today that they may have been born in Cork City and would appreciate any hints as to how I can search further to find a record of their births.....as follows: Parents Robert Henry ROE born 1816 was a career Admiralty Civil Servant and I believe he was born in Co. Wicklow (possibly the Newtownmountkennedy area) he married Eliza Jane TENNANT who was born 1821. If she was a city of Cork girl it is possible this marriage took place there. Their first child was born 1838 so I would say the marriage took place ca 1836-38 at a guess. Children: Dr. Thomas Alexander ROE born 1838 became a surgeon, served R.N. and as a consular physician in Peru where he met and married Emmiline Russell DARTNELL born 1846, whose family were from Mallow Parish, Co. Cork and had moved to Peru just before she was born. Robert Henry ROE born 1840 Mercantile Marine Richard George ROE born 1845 became career R.N. man Sarah Anne ROE born 1847 (my GG Grandmother) William James Lyon ROE born 1848 became officer in Mercantile Marine was also Royal Navy Reserve Dr. Arthur Legge ROE born 1854 became an Opthamologist. Served in R.N and then private practice in England. Information from the Medical Directory and registry states his education and qualifications as follows: L.R.C.S., Irel.,1873; L.K.Q.C.P.Irel.,1878 (This might stand for King's Licentiate of Queen's College of Physicians, Ireland) The entry in the Medical Directory (1831) is: L.R.C.P.I. 1878; L.R.C.S.I. 1873; (Qu. Coll.Belf.& R.C.S.I.); Ophth. Surg. Hull & Sculcoates Disp.; Cons.Opth.Surg. Hull Roy. Infirm.; Ex-Pres. Hull Med. Soc; Mem. B.M.A. & Opth. Soc.; late Surg. R.N. & Surg. R.N. Hosp.Plymouth; formerly Demonst. of Anat. R.C.S.I. Thomasine Jane Gifford ROE born 1859 Any leads or help finding this family would be greatly appreciated. Best regards Jane, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I wonder if any of the following appear in your family tree. John Sheehan born Ireland married Mary, (mn unknown) born Ireland 1785, died 1851.. Children David born Cork, Ireland c1807, last appeared in Bradford Census 1851, no further information. Thomas born Cork, Ireland c1821, last appeared in Bradford Census 1861, no further information known. Catherine born Cork, Ireland , c1828, last appeared in Bradford Census 1851, no further information known. Ellen born Cork, Ireland, c 1833, last appeared in Bradford Census 1851, no further information known. Daniel Sheehan born Cork, Ireland c1826, died Bradford 1897, married Catherine Hurley, my G/Grandparents. David was born when his mother Mary was approximately 27 years and it is reasonable to assume that there were other children. I do hope that you may be able to help. Peter Sheehan (P.Sheehan@Pennine49.fsnet.co.uk)

I wonder if any of the following appear in your family tree Bernard McCarthy born Ireland, father of Patrick McCarthy born Ireland c1825, died Bradford, Yorkshire, 1878 married Bridget MN unknown, born Ireland c1826, married in Ireland, died Bradford, 1863. Children Ann born Ireland c1846, last appeared in Bradford Census 1861, but no further information John born in Bradford c1849, last appeared in Census 1861, but no further information. Patrick born in Bradford c1850, last appeared in Census 1861, but no further information. James born in Bradford c1856, last appeared Census 1871, subsequently joined U.S.N served in Spanish/American and Great War and died in the 1940's in Annapolis, USA. Thomas born in Bradford c1860, last appeared in Census 1881 but no further information. Patrick remarried 1863 to Mary Fynan(Finan) mn Brannan Mary already had a daughter Margaret born Bradford c1856, who last appeared in Census 1881. I know she went to the USA, no further information. They had a daughter Ellen (Ellenora) born Bradford 1865, my Grandmother who married a Henry Sheehan. I hope you can help. Peter Sheehan (P.Sheehan@Pennine49.FSNET.CO.UK)

In a message dated 1/10/02 10:33:58 AM, Mecki.colongne@t-online.de writes: << In my list there are ancestors from Younghall / Cork. >> Probably Youghal, pronounced "Yawl" SBT, Wellesley, MA

THE DUNDONIAN Vol. 1. No. 2. February 2002. Dear Dundons, Welcome to Issue No. 2 of The Dundonian. I was absolutely underwhelmed by the volume of interest shown in No. 1. However Emma, in Canada and Donald in Idaho, US. have shown enough interest to warrant this second issue. If you have anything to include in The Dundonian I would be glad to have it. Let me know if I can use your address, snail or email. John. SOME FIRSTS The first recorded Baptism of a Dundon, I have is for St. Mary's Parish, Limerick: 14 May, 1747, Edmund to ? and Mary Dundon; sponsors: John Keeffe and Catherine Martin. The first Church Wedding: St. Mary's, Limerick: 19 October, 1775, Edmund McGrath to Ellinor Dundon; witnesses: John Hayes, James Dundon. First recorded birth, Civil Records: 1864, Bridget Dundon in the Newcastle West District. First recorded marriage, Civil Records: 1864, Thomas Dundon, Kildysart District. First recorded death, Civil Records: 1864, Anastasia Dundon, aged 77, Croom District. CENSUS, 1851 Co. Dublin. Isabella Dundan, 82 Marlborough St. Michael Dundon, 27 Tighe St. Ann Dundan, 68 Mountjoy Street Lower. Co. Limerick. Ann, Annie or Hanora Dundon. Address, 14½ Hartstongue St., Limerick. Parents, John Dundon, cooper and Ellen Dundon, nee Bowler. DOWNS'S SURVEY, 1641 Richard Dundon, an Irish Papist, of Ballingadoy Parish, Coshma Barony, Co. Limerick, held 40 acres at Creavebegg. CHIEF SECRETARY'S OFFICE 1844. Petition of William Dundon, late of Doneraile and now in Cork jail. He was convicted and sentenced to seven years transportation for robbery with arms; on the evidence of an accomplice, John Brazier; "forced to commit it"; is only seventeen years of age; the only support of a widow. Reference to "the Church of Doneraile and sacrilegious....stole....two silver chalices and other silver plate....cannot see any mitigating circumstances which would render the prisoner a proper object of mercy". "Law to take its course. Heytesbury." REGISTRY OF DEEDS 20 October, 1792 20.10.1792 Indented deed between Michael Dundon, Master Cooper, Limerick and John Cullen, Longford, Co. Limerick and Brigid O'Brien: Arrangements on marriage of Michael Dundon and Brigid O'Brien. GRIFFITH'S VALUATION Co. Clare, Parish of Kilmaleery. Townland of Ballymacnevin: Michael Dundon was the occupier of 82 acres 2 roods 22 perches. He was also the immediate lessor of 4 houses. Townland of Kilmaleery: Michael Dundon was the occupier of house, offices and lands, 111 acres 0 roods 37 perches. ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY There were eight Dundons in the rank and file of the RIC. Here is the first. Thomas Dundon, a Catholic, a shopkeeper from Cork, was appointed on 22 July, 1837. He was 22 years of age, 5' 8 ¾" tall. He married on 22 Jan. 1847 and was assigned to Tipperary and Cavan. He was pensioned on the 1st June, 1870 after 32 years 10 months of service. He received a pension of £36. Dundon would be an unusual name for Cavan. Could he be the same Thomas of Aghatotan, Kildrumsherdan, mentioned under Griffith's Valuation in Issue No. 1? THE BOAT TO A NEW LIFE Arrived Pennsylvania, John Dunden, 1844; Edward Dunden, 1846; Maurice Dunden, 1846: Michael Dundon, 1847; Michael Dunden, 1849. Indiana: John Dundon, 1860/62; Patrick Dundon, no date. Wisconsin: Patrick Dundon, 1890. CHURCH OF IRELAND Marriages. Diocese of Cork and Ross. 1783 John Owens and Johanna Dundon. St.John's, Limerick. 6 Jan. 1779. James Dundon, Sarah Parker. 24 Aprril, 1803. James Boyle, Mary Dundon. 9 Nov. 1867. J. Hughes, Jane Dundon. 22 May, 1919. John Thomas and Mary Dundon. LIMERICK CITY GAOL 1835. Thomas Dundon (440), aged 21, was tried on 24 June for Abusive Language and sentenced: To find Bail, to keep Peace. Discharged 25 June; Bailed by the Mayor. 1837 John Dundon (468), aged 26 was committed on 17 October for using false weights, beams and scales and fraudulently obtaining a quantity of oats; tried on 31 January. Verdict: Not proven. Discharged 17 October; Bailed by the Mayor. 1837 William Dundon (563), aged 37 was committed on 28 October for being drunk in the street; tried same day. Sentence: 48 Hours or pay 5/-. Discharged 30 October. Sentence fulfilled TITHE BOOKS John Dundon of Bally Geale, Adare had a holding of 6 arcres 1 rood 20 perches on which he paid £0 17s 3d.Patrick Dundon of Gurt Garriff, Adare, had a holding of 5 acres 1 rood 15 perches on which he paid £0 10s 11¼d. Patrick Dundon of Liskelly, Adare, had a holding of 32 acres 2 roods 12 perches on which he paid £5 8s 3¾d. CORK CITY DUNDONS 1817, 1820 Laurence Dundon, Provision shop, Market St., Coal Quay. 1867 Mrs. A. Dundon, 13 Cobourg St. 1875 Mrs. Elizabeth Dundon, 10 Needham Place. 1881 Dundon and Connor, butter merchants, 13 Eason's Ave. 1889, 1894 Edmund Dundon, 63 Clarence St. 1894 C. Dundon, Butter factory, 6 Grattan St. 1894 Edmond Dundon, 23 Pope's Quay. John Dundon, P. O. Box 15201, Langata P.O.,Nairobi,Kenya. Guest1_Yambio_at_PO565B01@smtplink.unicef.org (Put my name in the Subject box I am a Christian Brother. I teach teachers in Sudan. Teachers receive no salaries. School buildings, textbooks, exercise books are difficult to come by. For the latest news from Sudan, look at: <http://www.sudan.net/news/news.html>).

THE DUNDONIAN Vol. 1. No. 1. 2002 Welcome to the first, and perhaps the only, edition of 'The Dundonian'. I have been encouraged by my Canadian Dundon friend, Emma, to put fingers to keys! I have collected quite a lot of Dundon material which I would like to share. I hope that you will be willing to share with me. Please write to me. John Dundon. MY OWN FOREBEARS The furthest back I can go is to Patrick Dundon (1830-1866) who married Julia Doyle (1831-1878). They had two sons, Edward (1863-1907) and Patrick (1867-1935). Edward, my grandfather married Kate Fardy (1869-1946) and they had four sons, Patrick (93-11), Edward (96-18), William (99-09) and my father John (1901-1967). The first Patrick was a smith and lived in Irishtown, Dublin. His son, Edward, was a member of the RIC in Wexford. My father said that his people had come from Limerick. But he died before I became interested in Dundon genealogy. SOME BAPTISMS Patrickswell, Luriga, Ballybrown. 20 Jan. 1802. Brigid to Patrick Dundon and Honora Fitzgerald. 30 Jan. 1802. John to Thomas Sheehy and Brigid Dundon. 16 May 1802. Margaret to Patrick Dundon and Margaret McNamara. St. Mary's, Limerick 15 May, 1802. James to Patrick Nestor and Mary Dundon. MARRIAGES St. Mary's, Limerick 26 June, 1802. Timothy Hickey to Brigid Shea, alias Dundon. CHRISTIAN NAMES Of 1,696 Dundon Baptismal names the three most common girls' names are: Mary, Catherine and Brigid; boys': John, Michael and Patrick. CENSUS 1901 Here is an entry from Liscormack, Kildysart, Co. Clare. John, farmer, 58; Mary his wife, 59; Thomas, 30 and Annie, 20, son and daughter, not married. They were Catholics. They could all read and write. DOWN'S SURVEY, 1641 Thomas Dundon of Askeaton Parish held lands at Ballisteen, Mitchelstowne and Ballincanna-nena, about 416 acres This edition of the Dundonian gives a sample of what's available. There's lots more. But I'm still collecting pre 1900 material. CRIMINAL RECORDS 1840. John Dundon, in Limerick gaol for 'a petty offence' petitioned to be restored to his family. "He occasionally evinced serious aberration of mind, and very ill health, the result ....of a Sun Stroke which he endured about the age of 16'. Dundon "succeeded in defrauding the farmer of the quantity of corn in respect of which the weight was deficient"; "no mitigating circumstances". "The Law must take its course". REGISTRY OF DEEDS The first record of a Dundon deed, 28.05.1773, concerns marriage articles between Terence McMahon, Newcastle West, and Michael Dundon, Merchant, Limerick, on the marriage of Mary McMahon and Michael Dundon: £300 to Michael Dundon; he to leave her 1/2 his substance or £400 should he die etc. GRIFFITH'S VALUATION Thomas Dundon and of Aghatotan, Kildrumsherdan, Co. Cavan occupied a house and Judith Dundon and James Costelloe, same place, a house and 8 acres 2 roods 22 perches of land. John Dundon, P. O. Box 15201, Langata P.O., Nairobi, Kenya. Guest1_Yambio_at_PO565B01@smtplink.unicef.org (I work in Sudan; put my name in the Subject box). PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL DIRECTORIES 1870. Ellen Dundon, Public House, Main Street, Charleville, Co. Cork. 1870. John Dundon, stonemason, Adare, Co. Limerick. 1879. Michael Dundon, Drehidtarsna, Adare, Co. Limerick. 1889. Denis Dundon, Farmer, Ardskeagh, Buttevant. 1893. Mrs. Dundon, Teacher, Borlinn, Bantry, Co. Cork. NORMAN TIMES 1272 - 1302 There was a law suit "between Gerard le Mareschal, Bishop of Limerick, plaintiff, and John Dundon and Johanna his wife, defendants, respecting one messuage with its appurtenances in Limerick." 13.11.1279 Geoffrey Daundon and John Daundon among jurors in relation to granting a licence to the Carmelite Friars in Dublin to live on a certain piece of ground. WILLS Index to Prerogative Wills, 1536 - 1810. Dondon, James, Limerick, 1786. Dondon, James Michael, Limerick, 1803. Index to Prerogative Wills, 1811 - 1858. Dundon, Patrick, Barnacoyle, Co. Limerick, 1851. REGISTERED PAPERS IN THE CHIEF SECRETARY'S OFFICE 1824 Reference, in a letter from Major Carter, Doneraile, 20 May, 1824, to John Dundon, "the King's Evidence"...an "informer", who was given passage to Canada, by the Lord Lieutenant, on board the Fanny Transport. 1825 Memorial to Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, from James Dondon, Cloghatacka, and James Danaher, Briskey, requesting bail until the next assizes in relation to a riot at Kildimo, where Patrick Slattery was struck with a stone and died subsequently; the two are accused of aiding in the outrage and so had to quit their homes for fear of arrest. Sept. 3, 1825 TITHE BOOKS Thomas Dundon of Knockaniry, Abington, paid tithes of £1 16s 11d on his 17 acre holding. Patrick Dundon of Castle Roberts, Adare, paid tithes of £5 3s 101/2 d on his holding of 19 acres. NEWSPAPERS 07.06.1773. Monday, Dublin Hibernian Journal. Married a few days ago in Limerrick Mr. James Dundon to Miss Mary McMahon. 18.03.1782. Monday, Limerick Chronicle. James Dundon, potter, in Penny Well Road, Limerick. 30.03.1786. Thursday, Limerick Chronicle. Died yesterday Mr. James Dundon. TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS Fedamore (In line with gate; behind and to right of big Celtic Cross to Michael Dwyer). Erected by Honora Dundon/ in memory of/ her beloved mother/ Mrs. Honora Dundon/ died Dec. 12th 1858/ aged 41 years/ Also her sister Margaret/ aged 19 years./ May they rest in peace amen. Grange Here lyeth the body of John Dundon who departed this life 31st January, 1741 aged 18 years. Mount Pleasant Graveyard, Limerick (In right hand quadrant) Erected by Patrick Dundon/ in memory of his wife/ Catherine Dundon alias Sheehy/ Who departed life/ February the 14th 1824/ Aged 68 years/ Requiescant in Pace, Amen/ "A worthy wife, a mother, friend/ Fresherer."

Looking for any information about a John Herrick and Mary Cronin of Cork, Cork Ireland. They were married in 1863 and had three children the best I can tell, George Francis Herrick, Edmund Herrick and a Mary Margaret Herrick. The three kids did migrate to the Americas. I need more information about John and Mary. Thanks -Bill

I do some Genology in my freetime and I have some questions. I`m living in Cologne, Germany. In my list there are ancestors from Younghall / Cork. HILGROW , Magarethe *09.03.1809 Younghall + 16.11.1855 Limburg/Lahn Germany oo 27.03.1837 Limburg with HELLBACH, Heinrich Parents: HILLGROW, Abel Marineleutnant Elisabetta Who can help me completting my list. Please send Informations to me. Sincerely Peter Dorn

HI Folks, Just found this info at http://www.researchbuzz.com/news/2001/dec27jan0201.html#1901census 1901 Census for England and Wales Published Online Hey hey! The 1901 Census for England and Wales is now available at http://www.census.pro.gov.uk . Unfortunately due to heavy demand the site is only intermittently available, but I was able to get through after a couple of tries. You're able to search by first name, last name, gender, age +/- years (for example, I can search for Wodehouse, age 20, +/- five years) where born, and place keywords. You may choose to have 20, 30, or 40 search results per page. The advanced search allows you to also include marital status, occupation, and relation to head of the family. There are also searches for places (rural districts, civil parishes, etc) institutions (hospitals, barracks), and vessels (naval or merchant.) Searching for a Wodehouse, male, age 20 plus or minus five years finds a Pelham Wodehouse, born in Guildford, Surrey, 19 years old, working as an assistant. Cool! Search results gives you a table that includes name, age, where born, administrative county, civil parish, and occupation. Click on a name and you'll discover that getting more details will require paying some money. I recommend against doing that until their server load slows down a little. Using this site is EXTREMELY slow right now, but the prospect of 32 million names from the England Wales census of 1901 is really exciting. Worth a look, but you'll have to be very patient.

http://www.ucc.ie/research/nfp/publications.htm Hi and Happy Holidays, I just discovered this site and thought others may not have known about it as well. UCC is doing a project covering folklore and social history for the Northside of Cork City. I stayed up way too late reading the first 5 archives! Enjoy. Cherie Richards

I am searching for any details of my great great grandparents, Patrick KEARNEY & Mary DELANEY and their families, both from Ballincollig, County Cork in the late 1850's. Patrick Kearney was born circa 1831. His parents are given as Timothy Kearney and Mary Sheehan. His father Timothy's occupation is shown as a labourer. Patrick was a bootmaker. Patrick arrived in Geelong, Victoria, Australia in 1859 or 1860 and married a Mary Delaney in October 1860. His marriage certificate states that he was from Ballincollig, County Cork. His wife, Mary Delaney is also shown as being from Ballincollig and her parents were Morgan Delaney (occupation - farmer) and Julia O'Brien (sometimes shown as Brien). Mary DELANEY (spelt DELANY on the shipping records) left Liverpool on the "Dione" (1174 tons) on 27 November 1858. The ship carried about 168 passengers. Mary appears to have been accompanied by her brother, Morgan DELANEY and their cousin, Michael DALY. The voyage was scheduled for 140 days - the ship arrived in MELBOURNE in April 1859. I would appreciate any information on these families or would like to hear from anyone who thinks there may be any connection to these families. I would also appreciate any advice as to how I would go about tracing these families further back. Regards, Terry Kearney, South Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia.

Hello I am researching Thomas Sullivan and his father Macehal Sullivan. The date of birth I have for Thomas Sullivan is 23/8/1838. Macehal Sullivan married a Elisabeth Walsh. I recently learnt that they may be come from Cork in Ireland. I have no other information at present. Does any one know if Macehal is the Irish spelling of Michael. Any help would be most appreciated as I do not have any idea on how to proceed in tracing Irish persons. I have just started international research on my family tree. Thanks Clive Barker

Could Jan McAlpin of Yamba please contact me as I have lost your email. Shirley Arabin Mount Maunganui "Thousands of years ago cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this"

Hi Please does anyone tell me the name of the Catholic Church in Cobh,Cork. Regards Mary Callahan Palmer in Spain. -----Original Message----- From: IRL-CORK-CITY-D-request@rootsweb.com <IRL-CORK-CITY-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: IRL-CORK-CITY-D@rootsweb.com <IRL-CORK-CITY-D@rootsweb.com> Date: 17 December 2001 21:58 Subject: IRL-CORK-CITY-D Digest V01 #98

Seasons greetings from a newcomer! I am hoping to glean whatever I can about my great-grandparents James KIRK & Mary DAVIE (m Cork, Ireland 1888 but living in Hutchesontown, Glasgow by 1897) Also, I have a reference for their marriage registration but haven't been able to get through on the phone to the Register Office in Dublin. Do they have a website where I could order the certificate? Many thanks, Ruth Crumey London, UK