THE TUAM HERALD, Saturday, APRIL 24, 1909 TUAM, CO. GALWAY PITHY PARS. - Personal Parochial Provincial and Particular The "Heather Field," a clever play written by our county man, Edward Martyn, Esq., of Tullyra Castle, Ardrahan, was produced last week at the Abbey Theatre. Dublin. by the very talented troupe that appear on the boards of that most popular place, not only of amusement but of instruction. Every visitor from the country should make it a point to go to the Abbey Theatre and see the national plays there so well and faithfully produced.. --------- The appointment of Mr. John Blake Powell, the leading lawyer on the Connaught Circuit, is not only a well won testimony to the high opinion held of him by the Judges and fellow benchers, but one of the most unprecedented marks of early recognition of ability and excellent professional qualities. There is no man at the Irish Bar who won distinction earlier and who in so relatively short a time after his call was made a Bencher. ---------- Mr. Feely, junr., Roscommon, was elected Sec. To the Suck Drainage Board in room of the late Canon Burke-Wright, at the salary of £50 yearly, in Roscommon last week. Mr. Charles Bagot, Curraghmore, Atbleague, was also a candidate for the position. ---------- We notice that a Liberal member for one of the Yorkshire constituencies is Mr. Henry Fionis Blosse Lynch, who, although a native of London, is a son of Thomas Kerr Lynch, described in "Who's Who" as "one of the Lynches of Partry House, Co. Mayo." Mr. Lynch has travelled much abroad, and in the House of Commons interests himself in Colonial questions. ---------- The boxing match between "Chat" Beirne, the famous Roscommon pugilist, and Bobby Dobbs, a coloured pugilist from Belfast, will take place in a marquee in the Old Jail grounds, Carrick-on-Shannon, early in May. ---------- A serious encounter lately took place between two policemen, Constables Cuffe and O'Brien of the Kilkerrin Station, Connemara, and a dangerous lunatic named Pat Ridge. It was reported at the police barrack that Ridge was in an excited state, and being armed with a pitchfork and an iron bar, al his neighbours had to seek refuge inside doors. When the police came on scene, they found Ridge as described, and when they made a step in his direction he charged at them with the pitchfork, but avoiding the points of the weapon they rushed in on the lunatic, and then followed a fierce struggle in which one of the constables narrowly escaped being run through with the pitchfork. After a considerable time, however, the man was disarmed and conveyed by train to Galway, when having been examined by Dr. Thomas McDonogh, before Mr. J. S. Young, J.P., and Dr. Grealy, J.F., he was committed to Ballinasloe Lunatic Asylum. ---------- The Commission appointed by the Archbishop and Bishops of the Province of Tuam to formulate a list of sacred music for exclusive use in public worship in the churches of the Province held its first sitting in Sligo last week under the chairmanship of the Most Rev. Dr. Clancy, Bishop of Elphin, and it was arranged that a list of sacred music should be immediately drawn up and submitted to each of the Diocesan Commissions with a view to securing its approbation before it is finally published. Resolutions regarding the fulfillment of the Ecclesiastical Laws in reference to church music were unanimously adopted. ---------- In Galway, Burke's Posting Establishment, Eyre Square, was sold out by public auction recently. Though the day was extremely wet and unfavourable, there was a crowded attendance at the sale, and buyers from various parts of the county attended. The sale was carried out by Mr. Mackle, of the firm of Joyce & Mackie, Auctioneers and Valuers, Eyre Square, Galway. ---------- A wanton outrage was perpetrated on the premises of the Galway Granite and Marble Co. at Earl's Island. Two beautifully cut headstones were maliciously cut in pieces. One of them was of polished granite exquisitely carved, and the other of native limestone. The damage is stated to be about £30, for which the Company have made a claim for compensation from the Urban District Council at the next Quarter Sessions. ---------- We observe that Father Walter Conway, P.P., Glennamaddy, never content in well doing, has now set himself to the task of erecting an Industrial Hall in the town. As a means to the end in view, he proposes to have a grand concert and dramatic entertainment in St. Joseph's Schools on Sunday evening, April 25th. He has secured for the occasion a promise of rich vocal talent, and the Ballybaunis amateur dramatic club are generously helping with a performance of a most amusing sketch which runs by the title of "Blundering Barney," and in the capable hands of the Ballyhaunnis amateurs will be seen to the fullest advantage. For social, recreative, and intellectual purposes the new hall, which is to be named St. Brigid's Hall, will fill a useful place in the life of the community, and often help to relieve the dulness and gloom of the long winter nights. Others might pause at attempting to carry such a project to completion, but with Fr. Conway there is no such word as Fail, as the many monuments to his zeal and perseverance, crowned by the splendid church he has given the parish, so abundantly prove. ---------- To John Connell, District Councillor, Knockdos, a rather serious accident has occurred. It is stated he slipped on an orange peel on one of the pathways while in Galway and sustained a severe wound on the head. He was removed to the County Infirmary, where for a time his condition was regarded as critical, but accounts state that he is progressing favourably. ---------- Some of the residents of Corrib Terrace, Galway, were alarmed by cries for help from the direction of what is known as the "Dam," one of the most dangerous spots in Galway. A young man named Murphy, who was staying for the night with some friends, courageously went to the rescue and succeeded after much difficulty in taking from the water a stranger who was completely exhausted, but who declined to give his name. For years past the Urban Council have been writing to the Navigation Trustees about railing in or closing up this death-trap, but without result. It was stated at a meeting of the Council some time ago that close on a 100 persons had been drowned in the dam. ---------- A marriage has been arranged, and will take place quietly at Ewhurst in August, between Harold Winter Hodges, of the Royal Naval College, Dartmounth, younger son of John C. Hodges, Plainmoor House, Torquay, and Maude Mary, elder daughter of the late Rev J. T. Fowler, Canon of Tuam Cathedral, and Rector of East Hanningfield, Essex, and Mrs. Fowler, Spange Hawe, Ewburst, Surrey, and granddaughter of the late Lieutenant-General Law, K.H., Colonel 71st Highland Light Infantry. --------- The Westport Urban Council have adopted a water scheme for the town at a cost of £8,500. The work is now in hands. --------- Archbishop Carr, of Melbourne, Australia, is seventy years of age. He was born in Galway in 1839; studied at Rome; at St. Jarlath's, Tuam, and at Maynooth; ordained in 1865, six years parish work at Westport and Tuam; subsequently Professor and Vice President at Maynooth; consecrated Bishop of Galway, 1883; and Archbishop of Melbourne in 1886. ---------- Mr. Fetherstonbaugh, M.P., underwent, on the 3rd inst., and operation for the relief of his throat, and is now rapidly convalescent. The doctors think the cure is sure to be permanent. For a couple of months, however, he is to avoid late hours, and get all the fresh air possible. ---------- Jim McNamara British Isles Family History Society - USA, Newsletter Editor http://www.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa

It would be better to post this to the LIST for all to have that information. Personally. I had quicker and better luck at the Dublin City library...but I wasn't searching for deaths at sea.... In a message dated 4/19/2005 4:18:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, PhyllisM@pobox.com writes: >At 01:10 PM 4/19/2005, you wrote: > >your best bet is the National Library and Belfast PRONI

Yes, I saw some on micro-film rolls last month at the Dublin City Library on Pearce Street in Dublin. I believe it is also referred to as the Gilmore Library. Other repositories of records - ... is located above Pearce Street Public Library, Pearce Street, Dublin They have BMD indexes on film and it is free. But one needs to get a 'membership' card using two photo id's to have access but it only takes a few minutes. I could then go to the GRO/Joyce House : Source Record Archives - Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland ... - ... Address: Joyce House, 8-11 Lombard Street East, Dublin 2 Phone: +353 1 635 40 00 Website: www.groireland.ie. And obtain the appropriate ledger with the details I was needed. Joyce House may hold such registers! Janice Boston

Hi Tim, I'm a voluntary transcriber on a cross-border project that transcribes pre-civil registration Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, by county and by church, from films obtained from the National Library in Dublin (which holds many of the pre-civil registration parish records still extant). These records were filmed quite a long time ago and the quality is not good, they need to be re-filmed using image enhancing technology to minimise - as far as is possible given the quality of some of those old records and the handwritings therein - any misinterpretation. The GRO records are post-civil registration. There was quite some discussion on another list (Sligo or Limerick I think) some months ago about who would own copyright to the old church records and whether, therefore, it could be breaching any copyright/ownership to post them to a web site without permission. By extension, this question should be looked into re the GRO records as these are State records. The project I assist - Irish Genealogy Project - is a purely Irish one (that is, we use copies of the original church records, not LDS films), has the permission of the religions concerned but ONLY for Baptisms, Marriages and Burials (first communion and confirmation are not to be included) up until civil registration began. The data bases to which the transcribed information is transferred are then provided to the family history desks of the relevant county libraries, and also held by the IGP. It is my one regret - being a family researcher as well as a transcriber - that this information is not (at the moment at least) intended for online searching. Good luck with your project. Elaine

The Tuam Herald, Saturday, April 17, 1909 Tuam, Co Galway ---------- SILVER WEDDING HOGAN and LUPTON - April 19, 1884, at the Cathedral, Tuam, by his Grace the Archbishop, assisted by the Rev. M. Heany, C A, James Francis Hogan, Inspector of National Schools, younger son of the late James Hogan, Esq., Ballinacurra House, Limerick, to Kate, widow of the late Robert Lupton, Esq., of Liverpool, and daughter of Edmond Concanon, Esq, of Tuam. ---------- MARRIED BLAKE and SYNOTT - April 15, 1909, at St. Joseph's, Glasthule, Francis Joseph, son of Richard Blake, of Annaghdown House, Co Galway, to Edith Mary, daughter of the late Thomas Synott, of Innismore, Glenageary, Co Dublin. DONOHOE and FLANAGAN - On Thursday, the 15th April, 1909, at the Cathedral, Tuam, by the Rev. O. Hannon, C.C., John Donohoe, Curracreen, Tuam, to Maggie, daughter of the late William Flanagan, Bishop Street, Tuam. ---------- DIED O'BEIRNE - April 17, 1909, at his residence, Tawin (?), Oranmore, Co Galway, Patrick O'Beirne, aged 75; deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife and family. ---------- CONVENT OF MERCY, TUAM On Saturday last, Miss Delia Flynn, daughter of Mr. William Flynn, May Grove Cottage, Ballyhannis, received the holy habit of religion under the patronage of St. John of God. His Grace the Archbishop offered the Holy Sacrifice at 7:30, giving holy communion to the young aspirant to the religious state. The ceremony of giving the white veil was performed at 8:30 by the Very Rev Canon Macken, Adm, assisted by Rev Father McDermott, C.C. Among the many friends who attended the ceremony were Mr.and Mrs. Michael Flynn, Vincentian, and Rev. P. Flynn, brother of the young religious. Several other clerical are lay friends witnessed the impressive and devotional ceremony. ---------- DEATH OF MR. RICHARD KELLY, ARDSKEABEG. On Sunday last, after a lingering illness, departed to the deep regret of his relatives and acquaintances, Mr. Richard Kelly, of Ardskeabeg, parish of Cummer, in the 65th year of his age. The deceased had lived a quiet life. Always of a retiring disposition, he meddled not in public affairs nor in anybody's business but simply minded his own. He was respected and esteemed, as evinced by the large cortege attending the burial. The remains were removed to the Parish Church Coreun (?), on Monday, and there laid till next day when after Mass had been celebrated, the funeral left for Kilmoylan, where the interment too place. Chief mourners: Rev. R. Canavan, C.C., Westport; Rev. B. Canavan, C. C., Aughagower; Robert Canavan, Patrick Canavan, Edward Canavan, Francis Canavan, and Stephen Canavan (nephews); Mrs. Ronaldson, (niece), John W. Ronaldson, (nephew-in-law), Dominick Ronaldson. The funeral included - Rev W. J. McHugh, P.P., Cummer, Rev Michael Diskin, P.P., Milltown; Messrs. Martin Bodkin, J. P.; James McDonnell, C. T. C.; thomas Browne, Patrick Rattery, Peter Hughes, James Nohilly, D.C.; Michael Shaughnessy, James J. Burke, Thomas Mullin, H. Daly, Thomas Leacy (?), John Cunningham, John Healy, J. Higgins, Michael O'Brien, John Stephens, M. C______, Martin Shaughnessy, P. O'Donnell, N. T., Pat Hession, John Cunningham, F. Keane, T.C.; John Connelly, T.C.; P. Lyons, T.C.; P Byrne, T.C.; D. O' Malley, P. McHugh, P.E. Carroll, Thomas Nolan, MichaelCorcoran, Ml. Nolan, M. Farrell, Pat Farrell, Edward Farrell, Daniel Butler, Bernard O'Connor, T. Hayden, M. O'Brien, Wm. ______, P. Cloonan, John McCabe, John Burke, Martin Murphy, D.C.; John Walsh, Richard Walsh, M Roland, etc. Rev. Richard Canavan officiated at the graveside, assisted by Rev. Father McHugh. R.I.P. ---------- DEATH OF MR. MARTIN HEALY, CLOONSHEEN. To the ineffable sorrow of his family and numerous friends died at his residence on the 17th inst., Mr. Martin Healy, of Cloonsheen, parish of Kilconly, after a brief illness, during which he had lay the consoling ministrations of Holy Church at the hands of his attentive pastor, Rev. Father Lavelle. The deceased had attained the ripe old age of 79 years, during which he was invariably hale and hearty and enjoyed his faculties unimpaired to the last. The interment took place at Kilconly on the 19th, and was attended by a large concourse of people paying the last tribute and testifying by their presence to the esteem and regard in which the deceased was held in the district. Chief mourners - Winifred Healy, (wife), Thomas Healy, Andrew Healy, (sons); Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Thomas Healy (daughter-in-law); John Walsh, Patrick Walsh; Maggie Walsh, Winifred Walsh (grandchildren); Mrs. Farrell (niece); John Heverin, Thomas Heverin, Andrew Heverin (nephews). Amongst others at the funeral were - Rev. M Lavelie, P.P, who officiated at the graveside; Henry ffrench Lynch, J.J. Hughes, J. Farrell, Mrs. Blake, J. Egan, Thomas Varrily, John Varrily, P. McTigue and T. Waldron, (McDonnell & Co.), George E. Lynch, and M. Moran, etc. R.I.P. Jim McNamara British Isles Family History Society - USA, Newsletter Editor http://www.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa

G'day, Per the Irish Ancestors site I have copied the following: Maritime Records: From 1864 up to the present, the General Register Office has kept a separate "Marine Register" of births and deaths of Irish subjects which took place at sea. From 1886 only, a printed index to this register is bound into the back of the births and deaths index for each year. For earlier registers, the indexes have to be requested from the staff in the Office. No separate register was kept for marriages at sea. Are these records accessable from the LDS as well? Has anyone noticed there being such an index at the end of any quaterly films they have searched for deaths? Would they be catalogued according to where the person had been born in Ireland as the place of death would not have occured in a Registration district? A bit puzzled as to where and how the death would have been registered...especially if the deceased no longer had family in Ireland? Thank you for your expertise, Tim --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Yahoo! Canada Personals

Hello Tim, Deaths of Irish in places other than Ireland do indeed sometimes appear in the index to Irish civil registration, at the end of a year. I was just looking at civil registration indexes a few weeks ago and noticed both the events at sea as well as those of Irish in the Army overseas (several in India). There were very few entries in these categories, in some cases only one or two listed. The index entries are very brief with no mention of their exact Irish origins - at most, only the person's name and where the B M or D occurred, and a reference of some kind (page number in some cases). For example, because I trace Irish Keys / Keyes families, I wrote this one down from the end of FHL film 101254 [index to marriages Ireland 1881-1884]: BMD Irish Subjects (Army) during 1884 KEY, John Secunderabad p. 23 I don't know to which records the "p. 23" refers and have not pursued it. Geralyn Wood Barry in Oregon At 08:23 PM 4/18/05, tim berry wrote: >G'day, > >Per the Irish Ancestors site I have copied the following: > >Maritime Records: From 1864 up to the present, the General Register Office >has kept a separate "Marine Register" of births and deaths of Irish >subjects which took place at sea. From 1886 only, a printed index to this >register is bound into the back of the births and deaths index for each >year. For earlier registers, the indexes have to be requested from the >staff in the Office. No separate register was kept for marriages at sea. > >Are these records accessable from the LDS as well? Has anyone noticed >there being such an index at the end of any quaterly films they have >searched for deaths? Would they be catalogued according to where the >person had been born in Ireland as the place of death would not have >occured in a Registration district? > >A bit puzzled as to where and how the death would have been >registered...especially if the deceased no longer had family in Ireland? > > >Thank you for your expertise, > >Tim

The Tuam Herald, Saturday, April 17, 1909 Tuam, Co Galway FUNERAL OF MISS TULLY. Last week we announced with deep regret the death at Cambridge of Miss Anne Christina Tully, youngest surviving daughter of the late Jeremiah Tully, Esq. of Thornhill, and the Grove, Tuam, and Eyre Square, Galway, and granddaughter of Martin Joseph Kirwan, Esq. of Curraghan, who, fortified by the rites of the Catholic Church, breathed her last on last Monday week. Miss Tully was born at Thornhill, afterwards called Kilcloghaus (?), near this town, in 1852, and was in her 57th year. The deceased lady was held in the highest esteem by all classes and creeds in Cambridge, particularly among the Catholic community there, where her charity, her desire to do good, and her unvarying kindness were most manifested and best known. At the funeral and at the graveside on Wednesday the attendance showed the universal respect entertained for her in the town and by the members of the University. The remains were taken to the Catholic church on Tuesday night and lay there before the High Altar all night with lighted candles around the coffin until Wednesday morning, when Solemn High Mass de requiem was celebrated by Canon Scott. The funeral took place immediately after to the Mill Road cemetery, attended by a numerous cortege. The prayers at the graveside were said by the Rev Andrew K____ Among those who attended or who sent wreaths were; -- Mrs. J. P. Taylor (sister), Frank Leyburn Parker, George Tully Christie, B. L.; Mercyn (?) Irvine (nephews); Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Whitbread, chief mourners; Mrs. E_______ Smith (?), Mrs. Johnson, Miss MacKenxie, Miss King, Mrs Baker Smith, Mrs. Herbert Pigg, Mrs. Grinston, Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Mr. Rogers, Colonel Sherlock, Mrs. Flanagan, Mrs. Hurrell, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Miss Harris (Downing College), Mr. and Mrs. Phipps (Clare College), Mrs. Chapman, Miss Speechley, Mrs. Dickerson, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Searle. The Misses Simmons, Mrs. Fromond, Mrs. Hillard, etc. Among those who sent letters or flowers are H.E.the Baroness de Hugel, Mr. J. Image (Trinity), Miss Mackenzie (Newnharu ?? College), Mrs. Whitbread, Mrs. Crampton, Mrs. Kennedy, Miss Schiller-Z_____, Miss ffrench. The coffin, which was covered with wreaths, bore the inscription : - "Anne Christina Tully, Died April 5, 1909, Aged 57, R. I. P. Jim McNamara British Isles Family History Society - USA, Newsletter Editor http://www.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa

The Tuam Herald, Saturday, April 17, 1909 Tuam, Co Galway ---------- FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. GREENHAM As we announced in these columns last week there occurred at her residence early on the 7th inst., the death of Mrs. Mary Anne Greenham, wife of Mr. George Greenham, the Demeane, and mother of the courteous and popular Assistant Stationmaster, Tuam Railway Station, Mr. John Greenham. Her death illness was very brief, she being up and about apparently in her usual heath the evening before. The news of her demise was received with deep regret throughout the town and vicinity, for the deceased was liked by all who knew her and a great favourite with her immediate neighbors. Her genial manner, kindliness of heart, and other good traites won her respect and good wishes of all about her. And for her husband and family there is felt and evinced sincere sympathy in their sad bereavement. Interment took place at St. Mary's on the 9th, the Very Rev Dean Geddes officiating at the graveside. Caler (?) mourners George Greenham (husband of the deceased), Richard D. Greenham, John Greenham, George Greenham (sons); Mary Greenham (daughter); William Alworth, etc. The coffin was overlaid with floral wreaths from the husband and children, Miss M. E. Barnett, Mrs. W. Darling, Miss B. English, Mr. Henry Teskyy, etc. The funeral which was large, and representative of all classes of the community, included The Lord Bishop, Right Rev. Dr. O'Sullivan; E. J. Concanon, Dr. Thompson, Henry Concanon, James (?) Huleatt, W. D. Darling, N.B.; Jasper Starchan; Mr. Whitby, H. H. Wells, B.I.; George Pager, Henry Teskey, Mr. English, W. Johnston, J. W. Black, Michael Warner, J. Leslie, R. Foster, E. Forster, henry French, A. McCawley, T. Hayes, J. Noble, Very Rev. Canon Macken, Adm; James McDonnell, C.T.O.; Francis Guy, Professor St. Jarlath's Patrick Murphy, T.C., D.C; M. C. Shine, T.C.; Francis Meagher, T. C.; John Connelly, T.C.; Patrick Lyons, T.C.; James Daly, T.C.; M.C. Hosty, T.C.; Michael Goggins, T.C.; P. Byrne, T. C.; Patrick Canavan, T.C.; F. Keane, T.C.; M.S. Walsh, P. M. Hosty, Solr; Gerald Hosty, John glynn, Town Clerk, thomas Nolan, D.C.; Dr. Costello, P.E. Carroll, T.O. Malley, Jas. J. Begley, Frank Dooley, Michael Loftus, Laurence Burke, M. H. Macnamara, P. J. O'Flanagan, Postmaster; J.A. O'Flanagan, M. Kilgarriff J.P.; P.M. Cahil, Michael Cahill, T. Sheey, P.S.C.; Mr. Murphy, N.B.; P. McHugh, T. Waldron, P. McTigue, Michael Corcoran, Michael Nolan, T. Flatley, Jas Cummins, M. Flannelly, Patrick Dunne, P. O'Brien, Jas Nohilly, P.J. Lynch, T.J. Mellin, B. McHugh, John Whyte, P. Browne, James Ansbro, B. Jordan, T. Hyland, Michael Farrell, E. Farrell, John Shine, T. Sloyan, John Corcoran, Stephen Corcoran, P. Flannery, James Gannon, J. Keane, M. L. Keane, P. McGough, J. Walsh, D. F. Butler (Naughton's) J. Lenter, Henry Kelly, J. Scanlon, P O'Connor, T. hopkins, John Cahill, Michael Whyte, W. F. Fogarty, W. Jelly, J. Nestor, M. Reilly, M. Cooley, W. Reapy, Mark Higgiston, W. Gormally, M. Dwyer, T. Dwyer, John Mooney, A. McHugh, Robert Egan, M. J. Mannion, James Burke, A. Kilgarriff, P.O.; J. Coogan, T. Owens, P O'Dea, M. Walsh, W. Shine, John Murphy, Michael McGough, Dennis Grifey, P. Maloney, Railway Station; A. Mitchell, J. McLoughlin, M. F. Mangan, P. Leeson, M. Joyce, T. Joyce, T. Brogan, J. Quinn, J. Smith, G. Dillon, John Kelly, John Hancock, John Keane, Jas Heneghan, John McGrath, Michael Flattery, John Hession, Jas Moran, M. Hamill, P. Hamilton, P. Walsh, Gerald Smyth, John Flanagan, John Cunningham, Head Constable McPartlin, Sergeant Coyne, Sergeant Cain, Constables Martyn, Gibbons, Murray, Padden, Ashe, Barnes, O'Donnell, etc., etc. ---------- DEATH OF MR. THOMAS GREHAN, KILBANNON Last week as recorded in this journal, passed away, to the deep and heartfelt regret of a host of relatives and friends, an esteemed and well known resident of Kilbannon, Mr. Thos. Grehan, at the patriarchal age of 98 years, during which he had hardly ever suffered illness till feebleness from weight of years set in. The deceased was a fine specimen of an Irishman looked at from any point of view. He was upright, honest, and of independent mind, and an unflinching nationalist. He was a firm adherent of Parnell to the last, and while the anniversary of his death was annually celebrated he seldom missed visiting his grave; although he was then bordering on ninety. Needless to say that the deceased was popular and highly respected in the district. Burial took place at Kilbannon on Thursday, 1st April. Rev. Father Waters, C.C., reciting the last prayers at the graveside. Chief mourners - Darby Grehan (son); Mrs Kenny and Mrs Cunningham (daughters); Ed Kenny, J. Kenny, and Thos. Grehan (grandsons); Michael Haddigan (brother-in-law). Amongst others at the funeral, which was large and representative, were - Messrs. William Daly, Patrick Murphy, T.C., D.C.; C.G. Blake, Francis Keane, T.C.; M. S. Walsh, D. Cummins, M. C. Shine, T.C.; John Connally, T.C.; M. I. Corcoran, Daniel Corcoran, Michael Nolan, D.J. Butler (Naughton's), M.C. Hosty, T.C.; P. Kilgarriff, James J. Begley, Michael Farrell, P. Browne, Martin Corcoran, P. McHugh, P. Lyons, T.C.; James Glynn, J. McLoughlin, John Duffy, John Hession, P. Duddy, T. Acton, J. Murphy, G. Herbert, Edward Lynskey, Martin Higgins, Tom Donohoe, T. Concanon, T. Lally, T. Browne, T. Browne, P. Godwin, T. Walsh, Michl. Lardner, Patrick Lardner, Patrick Connelly, D.C.; Thos. Varden, P.J. Costello, D.C.; James Gormally, Pat Rabbitt, Thomas Keane, A. O'Connor, Thos. Kelly, Patrick Hosty, Michael Walsh, Thos. McHugh, Michael Flanagan, Martin Hughes, Walter Hughes, Thomas Crisham, Jas. O'Brien, Michael Mullin, Michael Donnellan, P. Nestor, etc. Jim McNamara British Isles Family History Society - USA, Newsletter Editor http://www.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa

THE TUAM HERALD, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1909 TUAM, CO. GALWAY ---------- We deeply regret to record the death at her residence in London of Mrs. John Burke at the advanced age of 86 years. The sad event occurred last week. Deceased was a native of Tuam, her father being Mr. Jackson, organist of St. Mary's Cathedral, one of the most respected inhabitants of this old town in his day. He died here universally esteemed and regretted. Miss Jackson married Mr. John Burke, also a Tuam man, and one of its old stock and most respected families. Leaving Ireland some fifty years ago they settled in London where Mr. Burke, by his talents, industry and great intelligence, soon won for himself a high place in the commercial world. He established a now well known firm of accountants, and it is now being run most successfully by his only son, John Nugent Burke, Esq. ---------- Mr. J. C. Gardiner, the poplual R. M. who has just retired after 31 years satisfactory service in Galway, is son of the late Major John Gardiner, D.L., of Farnhill, Killala, who was Secretary to the Mayo Grand Jury for many years, and whose only other surviving son and daughter reside at Cortoon, Killala. --------- Mr. J. M. Kilkelly, formerly of Mossfort, Tuam, has retired from the position of Resident Magistrate for County Longford - a position he has occupied now for thirteen or fourteen years. Mr. Kilkelly is brother of Mrs. R. A. Clarke, of Thomastown, Belclare, and was married to the only daughter of the late George Henry Moore, Esq., M.P., for Mayo. ---------- Information wanted of Mary Sheridan, alias O'Donnell, born in Pittsburgh, PA, and left there two years ago for New York. Had a brother, a blacksmith by trade, who resided in Charles street, Wellsburg, West Va, in 1901. Address her cousin, Patrick Foley, Killoiugh, Spiddal, Co Galway. ---------- Information wanted of the relatives of John Connolly, who came to Ireland about six months ago, and resided first at Clifden, Co Galway, and then Galway City, where he died about a month ago. Is supposed to have a wife and son living somewhere in Pennsylvania. A small estate awaits the heirs-at-law. Address any information to John C. Conroy, Solicitor, 4 St. Francis Street, Galway. ---------- Information wanted of Patrick, John and James Murray,, who left Carrapadden, Dunmore, Co Galway, thirty-five or forty years ago. Patrick went to California about 1876 or 1880. John was on a visit to James at 83 Wyckoff street, Brooklyn, N.Y., in May, 1879. They have one sister, Winifred, still living in Ireland. Information is also wanted of their cousin, Mrs. Thomas Kenny, who lived in Thompsonville, Hartford, Conn, about the year 1880. Address James M. Clancy, 92 Federal Street, West Lynn, Mass. ---------- The number of dog licenses granted in Galway for the year ended 31st March, is 880. For the Oranmore district 600 was granted and for Moycullen 300. The clerical work involved in the issue of the licenses was efficiently discharged under the control of Mr. R. T. St. George, Clerk of Petty Sessions. We have not got the numbers for Tuam, Dunmore and Derreen. ---------- Captain F. J. Byrne, of the Connact Rangers, is seconded for service on the staff. Lieutenant A. H. B. Wright is promoted Captain. --------- Last Sunday week the semi-finals of the Tuam Catholic Temperance Society's Billlard Hanicap closed when Mr. Tom Warde rec. 20, defeated Mr. M. Heskin, rec. 20, after a keenly contested game. When the word went round that Mr. Heskin was beaten keen disappointment was felt, as in the former games he showed good form and it looked as if he went under to Mr. M McHugh, and the final between the latter and Mr. Ward played on Wednesday night was won by Mr. M. McHugh rather easily. ---------- We regret to announce the death of Mr. Henry Burke, merchant, Claremorris, which occurred at his residence, Church street, on Monday evening, after a protracted illness. On Wednesday morning at 10:20 o'clockk Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated, the celebrant being Rev. J. Tuffy, C.C. ---------- Jim McNamara British Isles Family History Society - USA, Newsletter Editor http://www.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa

MARRIED MORIARTY AND DOLPHIN - April 2, 1909, at the University Church Stephen's Green, to Mr. Dolphin, of Turo, Co Galway. McGRATH and McHUGH - On 4th April 1909, at the Cathedral, Tuam, by Very Rev Canon Macken, Adm, James McGrath, Kilcloghans, Tuam to Mary, daughter of Mr. Hugh McHugh, Circular Road, Tuam. ---------- DIED GREENHAM - On Wednesday, 7th April, 1909 ??ter residence, Kilelloghans (?), Tuam, Mrs. Greenham, wife of Mr. Geoprge Greenham; deeply regretted in the town and vicinity. Burial yesterday (Friday) at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tuam. ---------- We are especially pleased to see that Mr. Michael Kelly, of the Estate Duty Office at the Custom House, Dublin, has been recently promoted to a position of great trust and importance in that Department, thus proving the high opinion entertained of his capacity and efficiency and the value put upon his services. He is known to be an exceptionally able official and is certain of still further deserved promotion, Mr. Kelly is a Galway man, son of the late Michael Kelly of Myre Hill ? Headford, and his many county friends will hear of his advancement with pleasure we are sure. ---------- The little daughter of Lord and Lady Oranmore and Browne was christened at St. Andrew's Church, Well Street, London, on Saturday afternoon, receiving the name of Christine Louise Beatrice. The god parents included Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig Holstein, Lady Waterford, Mrs. Cazalet, Lord Duncannon, (brother of Lady Oranmore), and Mr. Montagn Guest (uncle of Lady Oranmore). ---------- Messrs. Harrington Brothers of Cork, in extending their chemical business to embrace the manufacture of colours and varnishes, has added an important asset to Irish industry. Those who desire to mix their own paints need no longer compulsority help to swell the pockets of foreign colour manufacturers, but can now procure Irish-made colours in the read mixed article can also obtain it Irish-made throughout. APRIL 10, 1909 PITHY PARS. - Personal, Parochial Provincial and Particular We are pleased to hear that Mr. J. C. Gardiner having resigned his appointment as R. M., it is suggested that after his long services of 31 years in County Galway that some mark of the esteem in which he is held by every one should be presented to him. The subscription is limited to £1. Mr. S. Waithman Of Merlin Park, has kindly consented to act as Treasurer, and any subscriptions sent to him will be acknowledged, and the names appear from time to time in local papers. This is a most deserving and popular object and will, we are sure, be widely supported by all creeds and classes. --------- Louis C. B. Brennan, the famous inventor of the Brennan Torpedo, in use in the British Navy, was born in Castlebar in 1852. Having emigrated to Australia in boyhood he was apprenticed to a Civil Engineer in Melbourne, and where the future torpedo of England's powerful navy was first conceived in the fertile brain of the inventor when he was but twenty-two years of age. Thirteen years later, in 1897, the Government by the advice of the Admiralty bough Mr Brennan's invention for ten thousand pounds. Mr. Brennan's latest triumph is an adaptation of the gyroscope to the mono rail, a device which he demonstrated before the Royal Society in 1907. Mr. Brennan lives near Woolwich and is married to Miss Quinn of Castlebar. ---------- Sir Henry George Burke, Baronet, J.P. and D.L. for the County Galway, was born at Marble Hill in 1859, the second son of the late Sir Thomas Burke, third baronet (the baronetcy was created in 1799) and some time member for the County Galway, by Lady Mary Nugent, daughter of the 9th Earl of Westmeath. Sir Henry was educated at the Oratory School and Trinity College, Dublin, of which he is a B.A. He succeeded his brother in 1880, and was High Sheriff for Galway in 1883 and held a commission in the 4th Battalion Connaught Rangers 1881-5. He is unmarried. ---------- William Anthony Burke, B.L., was born in 1866, the fourth son of Sir Thomas Burke, Bart., of Marble Hill, in this county. He was educated at Oscott, and married in 1889 Coralie, daughter of Captain Power Lalor, of Loug Orchard, Co. Tipperary, called to the Irish Bar in 1890. His wife is a clever writer, the author of "The Value of Life," to which Dr. Barry con tributed a preface, and "Child Study and Education," prefaced by Rev. Dr. Hogan. ---------- John Butler Burke, M. A., of Cambridge and Dublin, is a well known Physicist and Biologist. He was born in 1871, son of John Burke, M.D., of Ower, Headford, in this county, by Victoria, only daughter of Benjamin Burke, of Manila. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, of which he is a mathematical scholar, senior moderator and gold medallist. He graduated in 1900? In Research as an advanced student of Trinity College, Cambridge; some time lecturer at Mason's College, Birmingham, and a Berkeley. Fellow of Owens College, Manchester. Since 1905 he has written and lectured on his experiments at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, and his book, "The Origin of Life" (published in 1906) which has attained a world-wide circulation, supplies new evidence to support the theory as old as Aristotle that the living was at one time produce from the non-living, a theory which, in Mr. Butler Burke's opinion, if established, need offer to the straitest orthodoxy no apprehension. ---------- The "Daily Sketch" is a new claimant to public favour and an admirable claimant it is . It is only a half penny paper, but it is full of pictures and reading matter of interest. In Friday's issue is a photograph of Mr. J. C. Gardiner, R. M., with Mr. P. J. Daly, J.P., standing beside him at their shooting lodge is the wilds of Connemara. Jim McNamara British Isles Family History Society - USA, Newsletter Editor http://www.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa

THE TUAM HERALD, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1909 TUAM, CO. GALWAY DEATH OF COLONEL BURKE. We deeply regret to record the death in London on Sunday of Lieutenant Colonel Sir Theolbald Burke, Bart., of Glynsk and Knocknagur in this county. The deceased baronet was born in Waterslade House, Tuam, as were all his brothers - the most noted of whom was Thomas Henry Burke, the lamented murdered Under Secretary for Ireland, Sir Theobald, who was in his 76th year, saw distinguished service in the Army and was in the 18th Regiment in the Crimea and in the Indian Mutiny. He succeeded his brother, Sir Lionel, in 1884, as 13th baronet, and with his death disappears from the peerage the fine old honoured and historic title of the Burkes of Glynsk. He was owner of several estates in this county, particularly those of Knocknagur and Knockdoe, in the neighbourhood of Tuam, and the best relations always existed between his family and their tenants/ ---------- Sir Theobald Hubert Burke (13th Bart.) of Glinsk, (late Col. 18th Royal Irish Regiment), died in London on 4th inst. aged 76. The deceased gentleman had seen distinguished service. Having entered the Army (88th Connaught Rangers) at an early age, he went through the Crimean war and the Indian Mutiny, and afterwards exchanged into the 18th Royal Irish Regiment. He succeeded in the Baronetcy his cousin, Sir John-Lionel, in 1884. Sir Theobald was the last male representative of his family, and also the last of a band of seven brothers, all remarkable for their good looks as well as for their mental abilities. The Burkes entered Connaught as conquerors 700 years ago, and it is 600 years since Sir Theobald's ancestor settled at Glinsk (in the N.E. of this county), separating form the branckh of the family afterwards ennobled with the title of Clanricarde. The McDavid Burkes, (as the Glinsk family were called), have always claimed to be the elder branch of the name, and bore a different crest from that of the others (viz., live ostrich feathers rising out of a ducal coronet), the badge of Baldwin of Flanders, King of Jerusalem, from whom the Burkes claim to descend. (See "Journal of the Galway Archaelogical and Historical Society," Vol III Page 57 and Vol. IV. Page 113). The Baronetcy was created in 1628 in favour of Sir Ulick Burke, who was the builder of the magnificient castle, or rather castellated mansion, of the name, fortunately still standing and in perfect preservation, except that it is roofless. This building is therefore of the first half 17th century and of great architectural importance as marking the transition from the high strong castle of earlier days to the modern mansion; and, it is to be hoped that, whereas the lands on which it stands are about to be sold to the Estates Commissioners, the latter will have it vested in one of the public bodies empowered to take custody of such notable monuments. Poor Sir Ulick did not long enjoy his castle. Being foreman of the famous Grand-jury of Co. Galway empannelled by order of Wentworth (afterwards Lord Strafford) to vote the right of the English Crown to a head rent off the lands of Ireland, and which nobly refused to agree to such usurpation; he, with D'Arcy, the High Sheriff, was heavily fined and imprisoned in Dublin Castle. It must have been very shortly after his return to Co Galway that the Cromwellians carried war into this country, and at its conclusion, Sir Ulick, together with other royalists, was exiled. Returning home finally he soon was at enmity with some of his neighbours, the O'Conors, who besieged and burnt the Castle. The family, however, resided close beside it until they had to sell the property after the great Irish Famine. About ¼ mile from the Castle of Glinsk stands the ruined church of Ballinakill, containing a splendid recumbent effigy of a knight in armour, said to be that of the first de Burgh to come to Ireland, or else the first of the name to settle at Glinsk (for a representation, see "Journal of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society," Vol. II, Page 136). A cast of above has been placed in the National Museum, Dublin. Mr. William Burke, father of the late Sir Theobald, resided for some years in Tuam, Waterslade House, where his son, the late Under Secretary for Ireland, was born. He also at one time occupied Barbersfort, in the neighbourhood of this town. Sir Theobald died a firm believer in and a staunch supporter of the old religion, to which his family had remained true all through the penal times. He died unmarried, and leaves one sister now residing on the continent. Jim McNamara British Isles Family History Society - USA, Newsletter Editor http://www.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa

THE TUAM HERALD, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1909 TUAM, CO. GALWAY DEATH OF REV'D. THOMAS CANON RONAYNE, P.P. But a few short months ago we, in common with his countless clerical friends in the archdiocese, joined cordially in congratulating Canon Ronayne open the jubilee of his fifty honoured years in the priesthood, and now the very melancholy duty devolves upon us if recording his lamented death. With him goes to his assured reward as self sacrificing and zealous a priest as ever worked in the Divine Vineyard in this country, where such rare devotion and zeal are to be found in such superabundance. He was one of the few priests as yet left in the vast archdiocese of Tuam whom Dr. MacHale had ordained and promoted. One by one they are fast falling out of the ranks, having each and all earned the crown of an honoured and useful missionary life. Canon Ronayne has been some forty years P.P. of Mount Bellew, and the evidences of his splendid energy and ceaseless attention to duty are to be found in the renovated and re-built churches and schools which bear testimony today in the united parishes of Mount Bellew and Moylough to his conduct and character as a priest. He will be greatly missed, for he was a favourite with all classes and creeds and a man of singularity amiable disposition, yet withal firm in his beliefs and steadfast opinions while tolerant of those of others. Some few years ago his brother, Father Jas. Ronayne, who had been his excellent curate, died P.P. of Moore. Canon Ronayne was a native of the archdiocese and educated at St. Jarlath's and Maynooth. His first curacy was Ballinrobe, and he was soon appointed by Dr. MacHale to the united parishes of Mount Bellew and Moylough some time about the singular energy, zeal and devotion, earning the affection of his parishioners and the esteem of his neighbours of other creeds/ (From a Correspondent). High Mass was celebrated at Mount Bellew on the 7th inst for the eternal repose of the sould of the late Canon Ronayne. The sad news of his death filled the hearts of his parishioners with grief and sadness. It is no exaggeration to say that his name will be long remembered and revered by us. While the chief object of the late Canon's desires was our spiritual and educational welfare, still he was never forgetful of our temporal interests. The poor had in him a sincere friend on whom they could always rely. He always stood by the poor in their necessities. He was therefore a splendid type of the ideal Irish priest. We hope the devout and fervent prayers of his parishioners will add to the precious crown - life everlasting - promised to the good and faithful servant. Rev T. Heany, C. C., acted as celebrant; Rev A. Eaton, deacon; Rev M. Donnellan, C. C., sub-deacon; master of ceremonies, Very Revd. Canon Macken, Adm. His Grace the Most Rev Dr. Healy presided in the choir. The following clergymen were present in the choir: - Very Rev Canon Canton, P.P.; Very Rev Canon Macken, Adm; Very Rev M. Higgins, D. D.; Very Rev M. Kealty, D. D.; Rev J Curran, P. P.; Rev J. Burke, P.P.; Rev J. Keaveny, P.P.; Rev J. Heany, P.P.; Rev M. Heany, P.P.; Rev J. Fallon, P.P.; Rev M. Fallon, P.P.; Rev P. Colgan, P.P.; Rev W. Conway, P.P.; Rev W. McHugh, P.P.; Rev W Ratigan, Adm; Rev M. Diskin, P.P.; Rev F. Shanagher, P.P.; Rev T. Joyce. P.P.; Rev E. Dalton, C.C.; Rev J. Morgan, Professor St. Jarlath's; Rev. F. McDermott. C.C.; Rev O Hannon, C. C.; Rev J. Burke, Rev F. Ronayne, C.C.; Rev B. Ronayne, Maynooth; Rev M. Morris, Rev J. Noone, C.C.; Rev J. tuffy, C.C.; Rev T. Byrne, C.C.; Rev P. O'Loughlin, C.C.; Rev M. Brennen, C.C. After Mass his Grace the Archbishop addressed the congregation at considerable length and referred to the splendid labours of the deceased for the church which he served so faithfully and well for more than half a century. His Grace appealed to the people to remember their late pastor in their prayers, and to humbly beg of God to-day to accept the Holy Sacrifice if the Mass on his behalf and to have mercy on his soul and to grant him eternal rest. Amen. Jim McNamara British Isles Family History Society - USA, Newsletter Editor http://www.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa

Jean, My ggggrandmother was Jane D'Arcy, born 1839. Her father was a Michael D'Arcy, the mother's name was probably Peggy. All I know of him was he was a farmer in 1860 somewhere near Tuam in Galway. He had another daughter named Margaret D'Arcy and a son named John D'Arcy, born about 1856. John was a Deacon and then a Priest in the Church of Ireland. He became Rev. John. D'Arcy, Precentor of St. John's Cathedral, Belize, and Principal of the Diocesan College for Boys before dying at his wife's parent house in West Rainton , England. I have pictures of all three. I usually just use the "Reply all" feature on my email to respond to both the list and the individual. I'll scan the article and send it separately. Peter Mitchell (Searching for Mitchell's & D'Arcy's around Clifden, Derrigimlagh, Ballyconnelly or Tuam in Galway County or anyplace in Monaghan County) ----- Original Message ----- From: Pat Kramb To: pslk@rogers.com Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 10:09 PM Subject: McCormack/Darcy/ Galway List Hello Peter, Thanks for your reply. I want to reply onlist, because I know it helps everyone, however, I don't know how to actually do it so that it comes up as a sub heading from your post. I know how to add a new post Can you please let me know? I have D'arcy's attached to this McCormack line, but, I believe it is Tipperary based. Galway and Tipperary are quite close, and share many common surnames however. My D'Arcy line goes back I believe into the last quarter of the 1700's. Off the top of my head, I remember Michael D'arcy of Burgessbeg Tipperary. Believe it or not, I had quite a jumpstart. I have a chart found in a family attic from May 1845 from my gggrandmother outlining many generations of the family prior to her immigration. We have quite a few surviving documents. I will gather up my Darcy/McC connections and put them on the list, or email if you wish. As you said, you never know if the info helps or not; but it may at some point in time. I would love to see the news article, and I will check over the census, either file form is fine. Many thanks, Jean McCormack Kramb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.12 - Release Date: 4/15/2005

Peter, I to am searching for My Mitchells from Galway. I have some information from a tombstone saying 1851 Civil Parish of Kilquain. Also there is an Ann McCormack somehow related to my Mitchells. I have a Cemetery deed with her name on it. Does any of this sound familiar. My Gr-Grandfather always said he came up from the south. No proof of this. Judy Christopher (searching Mitchell/Joint Families) ----- Original Message ----- From: "pslk" <pslk@rogers.com> To: <IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 6:31 PM Subject: Re: [GALWAY] McCormack/Kentucky Galway tombstones- New to List > Jean, > > Not sure if this has any value to you but my family came to Canada in 1882 > after being sponsored by the McCormack family. My family came from > Galway. > I have an article from local paper ten years ago that I could scan into a > pdf or jpg file you if you want it. (You will have to request this off > list > as attachments are not allowed on list) . Basically the family ran a > local > mill, lumber company and hotel. They sponsored several other families > (ie: > Bingham and possibly Wood). There is also information on them in a > history > book about a local church that was built by one of my ancestors and is > named > the McCormick Memorial Church. > > There are too many names to pass on, but if you look at the 1901 census of > Canada and search by the name McCormack you will find many names in the > York > Region, especially Whitchurch or Stouffville. The web site is: > > http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/cache/index.html > > Peter Mitchell > (Searching for Mitchell's & D'Arcy's around Clifden, Derrigimlagh, > Ballyconnelly or Tuam in Galway County or anyplace in Monaghan County) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Pat Kramb" <pjkramb@alltel.net> > To: <IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 9:41 AM > Subject: [GALWAY] McCormack/Kentucky Galway tombstones- New to List > > >> Hello, >> >> >> >> In my searching for McCormack's, I have come across a tombstone in >> Louisville Kentucky of a Johanna McCormack, widow of James McCormack. >> The tombstone says she hailed from Galway. She had children Anastasia >> and Timothy in Ireland, that are buried with her as well. The tombstone >> is in the family plot of Thomas Smith of unknown Ireland. Anastasia >> McCormack and Thomas Smith I believe to be married in Ireland. I believe >> they all emigrated in the mid 1870's - mid1880's. She died before civil >> registration in Louisville, and her Catholic Church records are >> destroyed. I read through archives, and noted another person searching >> for KY/Galway connections. I emailed, but got a dead end. Other >> tombstones included Flaherty's. She lived with Mary Cleary, widow of >> Patrick McCormack, a member of the British Army. Mary Cleary hailed >> from Tipperary. >> >> If anyone recognizes anything , please advise me. >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> Jean >> >> >> >> ==== IRL-GALWAY Mailing List ==== >> Join an Ireland list that discusses Irish genealogy, history, and >> culture. >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/IRL/IRELAND.html >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.6 - Release Date: 4/11/2005 >> >> > > > ==== IRL-GALWAY Mailing List ==== > Galway, City of Tribes: http://www.irishholidays.com/ggtest.shtml > Ireland GenWeb Co. Galway site: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlgal/Galway.html > To unsub or change your Irl-Galway mailing mode: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/IRL/IRL-GALWAY.html > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

Jean, Not sure if this has any value to you but my family came to Canada in 1882 after being sponsored by the McCormack family. My family came from Galway. I have an article from local paper ten years ago that I could scan into a pdf or jpg file you if you want it. (You will have to request this off list as attachments are not allowed on list) . Basically the family ran a local mill, lumber company and hotel. They sponsored several other families (ie: Bingham and possibly Wood). There is also information on them in a history book about a local church that was built by one of my ancestors and is named the McCormick Memorial Church. There are too many names to pass on, but if you look at the 1901 census of Canada and search by the name McCormack you will find many names in the York Region, especially Whitchurch or Stouffville. The web site is: http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/cache/index.html Peter Mitchell (Searching for Mitchell's & D'Arcy's around Clifden, Derrigimlagh, Ballyconnelly or Tuam in Galway County or anyplace in Monaghan County) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Kramb" <pjkramb@alltel.net> To: <IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 9:41 AM Subject: [GALWAY] McCormack/Kentucky Galway tombstones- New to List > Hello, > > > > In my searching for McCormack's, I have come across a tombstone in > Louisville Kentucky of a Johanna McCormack, widow of James McCormack. > The tombstone says she hailed from Galway. She had children Anastasia > and Timothy in Ireland, that are buried with her as well. The tombstone > is in the family plot of Thomas Smith of unknown Ireland. Anastasia > McCormack and Thomas Smith I believe to be married in Ireland. I believe > they all emigrated in the mid 1870's - mid1880's. She died before civil > registration in Louisville, and her Catholic Church records are > destroyed. I read through archives, and noted another person searching > for KY/Galway connections. I emailed, but got a dead end. Other > tombstones included Flaherty's. She lived with Mary Cleary, widow of > Patrick McCormack, a member of the British Army. Mary Cleary hailed > from Tipperary. > > If anyone recognizes anything , please advise me. > > > > Thank you, > > Jean > > > > ==== IRL-GALWAY Mailing List ==== > Join an Ireland list that discusses Irish genealogy, history, and culture. > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/IRL/IRELAND.html > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.6 - Release Date: 4/11/2005 > >

THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL Galway, MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1824 MINUTES of a meeting of the Magistrates in the Commission of the Peace for the County of Galway, assembled in the Grand Jury Room at Galway, on Monday, the 9th day of August, 1824, under the Proclamation of the Lord Lieutenant, warranted by the Act of the 3d of George the 4th, chap. 103, for the appointment of Constables and Sub Constables in and for said County, under the said Act. PRESENT The Rt. Hon, Earl Clancarty, Custom Rotulorem; Lord Viscount Gort; Sir John Burke, Bart; Richard D'Arcy, Esq; Robert Persse, Esq; Burton Persse, jun, Esq; William Lopdell, Esq; Rev. J. O'Rorke; Thomas H. O'Flaherty, Esq; Francis French, Esq; Patt Burke, Esq; Walter Joyce, Esq; Michael J Browne, Esq; Anthony O'Flaherty, Esq; Rev. J. Galbraith; Thomas Lancaster, Esq; John Egan, Esq; Hon. Martin Ffrench; Thomas Seymour, Esq; Hon. and Ven. the Archdeacon of Ardagh; Rev. Archdeacon Rutson; Walter Lawrence, Esq; William Persse, Esq; John Kirwan, Esq; James H. Burke, Esq; Richard Rathburne, Esq; Malachy Daly, Esq; Rev. Richard Eyre; Thos. Stradford Eyre, Esq; Rev. J. ? Orr; John H. Blakeney, Esq; Francis Blake, Esq; Christopher Lopdell, Esq; William M. Burke, Esq; Robert Martyn, Esq; James D. B. Morris, Esq; R.I.M. St. George, Esq; Henry Blake, Esq. Earl of Clancarty in the Chair. Resolved. That the Act for the appointment of Constables and to secure the effectual performance of the duties of their office, and for he appointment of Magistrates in Ireland, be now read by the Clerk of the Peace. On the motion of John Kirwin, Esq. and seconded by John H. Blakeney, Esq. Resolved unanimously, That the election of the Police that we are now called on to nominate, be selected from the Police hitherto under Major D'Arcy's command, who have so efficiently discharged their duty, and kept the peace of the County for four years, and that the proper number be handed over therefrom properly qualified to the superintendent, Major Warburton. Resolved unanimously, That it is the opinion of this Meeting and that 272 Constables are not sufficient to preserve the peace of this County and that the same should be augmented to 389 being the proportion of Constables hitherto employed for the part of the County placed under the former Police Acts and that it would be eligible to continue so many of the existing Police as the present Establishment will afford, with a view so far to provide for the additional force recommended. Resolved unanimously. That the thanks of the Magistrates here assembled be given to Major D'Arcy, for his exemplary conduct while Chief Magistrate of this County. Resolved unanimously, That a subscription be entered into for the purpose of presenting some permanent testimony of our high esteem for the valuable services Major D'Arcy has rendered to this County; and in order to meet our general approbation, no more than Our Pound will be received from each individual. Resolved unanimously, That Sir John Burke, Bart, Richard D'Arcy, John Kirwan, Richard Rathborne and William M. Burke, be a Committee for receiving Subscriptions and carrying the above Resolution into effect. Resolution proposed by R.I.M. St George, That Lord Clancarty, do leave the Chair and that Lord Gort do take the same - Resolved, that the thanks of this Meeting be given to Lord Clancarty for his dignified and proper conduct in the Chair this day. STOP THIEF STOLEN, on the Night of SUNDAY, the 15th of AUGUST instant, off the Lawn of Brown Lodge, within a mile and a half east of the town of Galway, a small strong made dark bay MARE, without any mixture of white or spots, but her legs black- about seven years old, and had a small mark or sore about the size of a tenpenny on her shoulder from the saddle. Whoever returns her, or prosecutes the Thief to conviction, will be suitably rewarded by me. THOMAS HASTRY Brown Lodge, 16th August 1824. MILLINERY J. FINN, RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Nobility, Gentry and Inhabitants of Galway and surrounding Neighborhood that she has arrived from London with an Elegant Assortment of MILLINERY, of English and Parisian Fashion, which she submits to their Inspection; and trusts, from the Elegance of their Selection, to merit the favour of their Orders. Miss Cox's High-street, August 16, 1824. NOTICE THAT no person will be admitted to visit Prisoners except upon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in each week, between the hours of eleven and one o'clock, and that no Visitors, even upon those days be allowed to persons committed to the Correction Wards or Vagrants without the written order of a Magistrate- and that no commutation of food shall be allowed to Debtors or other Prisoners while receiving the Gaol Allowance. By Order of Inspector General of Prisons, JAMES M'DERMOTT, Gaoler, Town and County of Galway. August 17, 1824. N.B. This restriction not to extend to Clergy and Law Agents. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/

The Lettermore on the LDS website refers to the REGISTRATION district. Lettermore is a sub-registration district within the MAIN registration district of OUGHTERARD. The other sub-districts in Oughterard are Cloonbur 1+ 2, and Oughterard. You were required to register a Birth,marriage or death in your local sub-district,which ,in a spreadout rural community ,without much in the way of transport in 1865,could mean a long walk.Your family could be from one of a number of townlands,or from the island or from Lettermore town itself.You won't know that till you get hold of the certifcate. If you want the actual TOWNLAND address for the Martin family,you need to either send to Dublin for the birth certificate, giving the details from the LDS website, or you can get the LDS film numbered on the birth record, from your local LDS centre. Cathy

Hi, I have located a birth record on the LDS site that says Mary Martin was born 3/31/1865 in Lettermore, Galway, Ireland. I see on the map that there is a town of Lettermore and Lettermore Island. How do I know which it is? Anyone familiar with this area? Any help is very much appreciated. Carol MARTIN, LYNCH, GIBBONS, NEE/KNEE, JOYCE

Hi Listers, I am hoping someone may have a good memory and recall having seen the name JOBE in records as they browsed. I have a huge task ahead of me. Samuel JOBE was born Ireland abt 1828, place unknown! This is where I am hoping you may be able to help. Samuel married in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England in 1857 giving his fathers name as Samuel JOBE. So if you have seen the name JOBE or its variants JOB JOBS JOBB JOBES and others I would be very grateful to hear from you, if only to point in the right direction! Samuel was the 'father' of a huge dynasty in England. Thank you for reading this, good luck in your own research, Anne