My ancestor Thomas Wall is described on his son's marriage certificate as a Railway Superintendant. Elsewhere he is described as a foreman mason in the construction of the Cork to Bandon railway. He worked on the development of the railway during the 1840's. He lived in or near Bandon. Family tradition says he originally came "from the north" to work on the railway but what this means is uncertain. He was married to Mary (possibly Crowley) and had children - John(1840-1933), William(1860's to 1908), Kate, Mary, Anne, Thomas and possibly Mathew. It is probable that Mary and Anne emigrated to America. In John Wall's (South Main St. Bandon) obituary notice in 1933 he is recorded as a lifelong Fenian and IRB who was responsible for " the National Monument which he helped to erect in 1898, and, more interesting still the memorial to the Manchester Martyrs in Kilbrogan Cemetery, which he (John Wall) erected in 1868". William Wall was a draper in Cork City who ran or worked in a draper's shop. In 1895 and 1896 no.14 Wintrop St. was occupied by William Wall, described as Clothiers and outfitters and also Hosiers,Gloves and Outfitters. I am obviously hoping that some lister is researching this family and might kindly contact me but I am also seeking information about sources related to the building of the Cork-Bandon railway. In particular does there exist a railway society, museum or interest group which might have personal information about employees? I would also appreciate if anyone can identify more exactly what the term "Railway Superintendant" means. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who can help to further my researches.God bless you all. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.247 / Virus Database: 120 - Release Date: 06/04/01

I believe there is a Railway Historical Society active in Cork City. If Jean Prendergast is reading she may know more about it and let you know. Otherwise you could try contacting her through her site at http://homepage.tinet.ie/~ridgway/ (List Admin: milgenire, Military History/Genealogy of Ireland List Home Page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/milgenire ) ----- Original Message ----- From: "wallj.freeserve.co.uk" <jerry@wallj.freeserve.co.uk> To: <IRL-CORK-CITY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 11:41 AM Subject: Wall - Railway Superintendant > My ancestor Thomas Wall is described on his son's marriage certificate as a > Railway Superintendant. Elsewhere he is described as a foreman mason in the > construction of the Cork to Bandon railway. He worked on the development of > the railway during the 1840's. He lived in or near Bandon. Family tradition > says he originally came "from the north" to work on the railway but what > this means is uncertain. > He was married to Mary (possibly Crowley) and had children - > John(1840-1933), > William(1860's to 1908), Kate, Mary, Anne, Thomas and possibly Mathew. It is > probable that Mary and Anne emigrated to America. In John Wall's (South Main > St. Bandon) obituary notice in 1933 he is recorded as a lifelong Fenian and > IRB who was responsible for > " the National Monument which he helped to erect in 1898, and, more > interesting still the memorial to the Manchester Martyrs in Kilbrogan > Cemetery, which he (John Wall) erected in 1868". > William Wall was a draper in Cork City who ran or worked in a draper's shop. > In 1895 and 1896 no.14 Wintrop St. was occupied by William Wall, described > as Clothiers and outfitters and also Hosiers,Gloves and Outfitters. > I am obviously hoping that some lister is researching this family and might > kindly contact me but I am also seeking information about sources related to > the building of the Cork-Bandon railway. In particular does there exist a > railway society, museum or interest group which might have personal > information about employees? I would also appreciate if anyone can identify > more exactly what the term "Railway Superintendant" means. I would be > delighted to hear from anyone who can help to further my researches.God > bless you all. >