Terry at tdbora@msn.com writes: > Would Headford also be in Donaghpatrick civil Parish? Or might there be more than one Headford in Galway? < Terry, Headford village and townland is a couple of miles west of the nearest extent of Donaghpatrick civil parish. There is really only one Headford location in the county - but it merits four listings in the IreAtlas. One is for the townland, which is in Killursa civil parish. And the other three are for the once-larger Town of Headford - now reduced to a village (but an important one, I hasten to add to avoid offence). This village spreads a bit over a conjunction of Killursa, Cargin and Kilkivery civil parishes - hence, it needs three listings to define it <gr>. Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts

Michael at blueskye74@yahoo.com writes: << Is there a location named Ross Island in County Galway, off the coast of Carraroe? >> Michael, There is a Rossroe Island, just off the coast of Carraroe North townland, and connected to it by causeway. The island's name in Irish is "An Ros" - without an indication of the 'roe' segment. So it could logically be called just plain Ross <gr>. That would seem to be your island. Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts

Pete, Thanks very much for your help. Appreciate it very much. Mike Leggett PeteScherm@aol.com wrote: Michael at blueskye74@yahoo.com writes: << Is there a location named Ross Island in County Galway, off the coast of Carraroe? >> Michael, There is a Rossroe Island, just off the coast of Carraroe North townland, and connected to it by causeway. The island's name in Irish is "An Ros" - without an indication of the 'roe' segment. So it could logically be called just plain Ross . That would seem to be your island. Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Hello, Pete. Your email is the first I've seen that mentions Headford. My paternal g.parents have a connection to that town. My dad spoke of an Uncle, Peter Tierney, who lived there. Would Headford also be in Donaghpatrick civil Parish? Or might there be more than one Headford in Galway? Thanks for any help you may give me on this. Terry in Michigan Pete wrote: <<I would imagine you are looking for the townland of Pollnahallia. It is in Donaghpatrick civil parish, less than 4 miles due east of Headford village.>> ----- Original Message ----- From: PeteScherm@aol.com<mailto:PeteScherm@aol.com> To: IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 12:48 PM Subject: [GALWAY] Re: townland question

Hi, I am just wondering what your concerns are about your ancestors information remaining private? I can absolutely understand wanting any info on living paople to be private but am confused as to why you would use a public forum such as the internet to gain ancestry info but then want it to be private? Medical information you may not want to be publicized. I don't know this site (I will check it out) but is there some way to not contribute certain things? I myself have wondered about the privacy thing so I am curious about others thoughts. Cheryl

Karin at karinjoyce@rcn.com writes: << Looking for something that looks like Pulinahalia in Co. Galway. >> Karin, I would imagine you are looking for the townland of Pollnahallia. It is in Donaghpatrick civil parish, less than 4 miles due east of Headford village. Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts

I am estimating this TULLEY-MCGUIRE family's place in time is the early 1800s in Galway. Any information that relates to them would be appreciated. In the History of the Clarke Family (published 1945-46) it is written: "Under the heading: My Great, Great Grandparents," reference is made to a Mr. TULLEY marrying a Miss Alice MCGUIRE. It is our information that this couple had at least three children. Their son, Dr. TULLEY, became a well-known physician and followed his profession in Galway City, Ireland. Mary TULLEY, a daughter, married Cornelius FOX and they were the great grandparents of the author (William P. CLARKE 1874 - 1958)...As to the third child, another daughter, I admit there is confusion due to my inability to obtain definite facts to justify a positive statement. In our youth we formed the impression the other TULLEY girl (who was a sister to our great grandmother) married Michael CARR. Now, however, conflicting statements in my possession raises a doubt." Mary Jo Ocala, FL

Is there a location named Ross Island in County Galway, off the coast of Carraroe? Thanks for your help. Michael Leggett --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone.

Thanks for all that suggested the townland site. I appreciate it. I haven't found a spelling for a village or townland like the one I am looking for but I might have to guess to which is the closest and go from there. Best, Karin

Thanks for your inquiries. I am at work now but will check things out tonight and reply with what I find. John Clarke had a couple/few of his kids who reproduced like rabbits from what I can remember, ditto a couple of the Manions. Will see if any clues I have match up with your inquiries. It seems you almost had to have many children to ensure a line of succession. So many died so young and then you have the religious factor with some joining the Church and then some who just felt the single life was the way to go. Most of my Clarkes and Manions, if they emmigrated (and many did), emigrated to the States. My direct line went to West Va. and then to Ohio. However, I know there are some of my Clarkes in Iowa and Indiana &/or Illinois. Even have descendants in Louisianna. I am not conversant on all of them and really have to look it up for what details I have. I know I recall seeing something about Australia, too. I promise to get back to you tonight or early tomorrow. TGIF Mary Jo

I want to ask the priests in some of my grandparents' old parishes to search their records and have some questions: Where's the best place to get parish addresses? What offering should I make for the priest's time? Do you normally send a check in euros, or are dollars OK (I live in the States)? Any guidance would be very welcome. Diane

Anyone have a townland list and where I can get access to one? Looking for something that looks like Pulinahalia in Co. Galway. Thank you. Everyone is very helpful on this list. Three Cheers. Karin

I love my IRL-Galway Digest....gives me courage and insight and research, and I always get a truly helpful answer to my questions! Now for another question: I use Brother's Keeper to track the histories that I've discovered. Recently I discovered MyTrees.com, and they offer some free stuff, and then some stuff that you can get for free by performing certain tasks, and then full access to searching if you are willing to upload your family history onto their site (persons still living would be shielded in terms of personal information). It has some advantages, some disadvantages, and I wonder if anyone on this newsgroup has used this, successfully or not, or has feedback for me. The public access issue (to my ancestors) has me concerned but not antsy. Thank you. Barbara

Hello MaryJo, I had seen (but accidentally deleted) your earlier post at a time when I didn't really think my Clarkes came from Galway. However, I received information by snail mail this week that my gt gt grandmother, Maria Clarke, was born in Portumna in County Galway about 1824 to John and Eliza Clarke. I wonder if they could be related to your Clarkes? Maria emigrated to New South Wales, Australia, in 1841. If she went alone (and there was no information about accompanying family) then she probably ended up in Sydney's "female factory" where young girls were housed and supervised until such time as they were sent to an employer, or a marriage arranged. You can contact me off-list at elshie@eircom.net if you like. Best wishes, Elaine (Aussie, now living in Ireland) ----- Original Message ----- From: <mjhuns@earthlink.net> To: <IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 10:45 PM Subject: [GALWAY] CLARKE - GAVIN - MANION - WADE > My Great Grandfather traced the family history back in the 40's and > published > the Clarke Family History. I would like to prove his facts for my family > history. >

Hi Listers, I'm usually a Lurker on this List but now ask for help re my gt gt grandmother, MARIA CLARKE. She was born Portumna, Co. Galway, about 1824, to Johnand Eliza Clarke. Maria went as a free immigrant to New South Wales, Australia, on the ship "Earl Grey" arriving in June 1841 and married William RUFFLE (a convict from Essex, England) in October 1842. They had a daughter, Eliza Ruffle, in August 1844. William Ruffle died in 1848. Maria Ruffle later married my gt gt grandfather JAMES SAYSEL (also Saisell, Cecil, Seasel....) and had several more children. Does anyone have a connection to John and Eliza Clarke of Portumna? Elaine Researching: Ireland - Clarke NSW - Rook, Saisell, Cox, Wright, Stephenson, Lucas, Brandt, Towers, Helm Victoria- Tulau, Wheildon, Weil New Zealand - Wisby, Allmans

My Great Grandfather traced the family history back in the 40's and published the Clarke Family History. I would like to prove his facts for my family history. I would appreciate tips on how to go about this. Here is the info: I posted this on another list a couple weeks ago and aplologize if this is the second time you are seeing it. I need direction on how to obtain information on the following: Malachy CLARKE b. before 1757, Co. Galway, Ireland m. about 1772 in Galway to Bridget GAVIN d. ? children: John, Jeremiah (Darby), Bridget and Sabina John CLARKE, son of Malachy & Bridget, b. before 1806 in Galway m. about 1821, Ireland, to Mary MANION d. ? children: Mary (b. May 1822)/emmigrated 1848), Patrick (see below), Bridget, Julia, Sabina, Malachy, William, John and Catherine Patrick Clarke, son of John & Mary, b. March 17, 1824 (of course), Greenville (near Killasolin), Galway Emmigrated Feb. 27, 1850 (41 day trip to USA) m. Catherine WADE (b. April 15, 1846 Ballinahattina, Galway, emmigrated Feb. 1866) As you can see, Grandfather provided me with wonderful facts but no sources. Where do I begin? Wish I had this problem with my KEEHAN line, LOL. Mary Jo

Thank you to all that gave suggestions to my question. I have searched for this off and on over the years and I just found the answer......Can't believe it. Now where does he fit on our trees.... John Lally born in Kilbanon, County Galway in 1859 is the inventor.

Patricia at patvon@gtw.net writes: << Anybody know if the Stonetown and Williamsburg still exist? >> Patricia, The townland of Stonetown is a little over a mile north of Glennamaddy, right along the R 364 to Ballymoe. I don't find a Williamsburg in the area. Perhaps Williamstown was intended. This small town/village is five miles due north of Glennamaddy. Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts

Anyone researching Lally or Mulally or other variant might know this answer. I am looking for the name of the person who invented Lally columns. I understand he came from a Tuam based family. My husband has Mulally's of Tuam in his family and we are told that this inventor was in this family. However, MY family has it that the inventor is related to my family as well. I don't know if there are any Lallys or Mulallys in my family but could have been a marriage. I don't find the name of the inventor through patents thus far. I can assume that he lived in America but not sure. I do not know if Lally columns were used in Ireland for many years. Curious. Karin Joyce Boston, MA

Dear List, First, let me apologize if you get this more than once, since I am posting it to several lists today. I have the following Lally's in my family. 1. Michael LALLY sp: UNKNOWN +-2. John LALLY (b.1837) sp: Bridget CONCANNON (b.1843) |-3. Mary LALLY (b.7 Mar 1865-Knockouran, Galway, Ireland) |-3. Patrick LALLY (b.25 Jan 1870) |-3. Catherine LALLY (b.4 Sep 1872-Knockouran, Galway, Ireland) |-3. William LALLY (b.20 Oct 1880-Knockouran, Galway, Ireland) |-3. Martin LALLY |-3. Bridget LALLY |-3. Michael LALLY |-3. Honoria LALLY |-3. Judith LALLY |-3. John LALLY |-3. Bridget LALLY |-3. Thomas LALLY |-3. James LALLY ========================================================== From the Internet: Marriages - February 1864 solemnized at the Catholic Chapel of Gort in the Registrar's District of Gort, in the Union of Gort in the County of Galway When Married: 2nd February 1864 Name and Surname: John Lally, Bridget Concannon Age: 27, 21 Condition: Bachelor, Spinster Rank or Profession:: Labourer, Labourer Residence at Time of Marr.: Keans Road, Gurteen Hill Father's Name: Michael Lally, William Concannon Rank/Prof. of Father: Farmer, Farmer Parish Priest: Michael Doyle, PP Witnesses: John Hanlon, Mary Concannon ======================================================== Bridget Concannon was a sister to my great grandfather, James Concannon's (90% sure). She was also the sister of Mary Concannon Broderick (1848 or 1855-1930), wife of Thomas Broderick, a tailor. I have baptism dates/sponsors for some of the children (from LDS films), if you are related/interested. I believe some of the children came to the US. Do you recognize these people, or have information on them? If so, I would be happy to exchange information. Please feel free to contact me off list at lmjack15@aol.com Regards, Linda Jackson CT, USA