Dear Janine, The web site is _www.kildare.ie/genealogy_ (http://www.kildare.ie/genealogy) . You get the Heritage Centers and click on Kildare and it gives you all the information. Good Luck and I think they will be a big help. I know they were for me. Mary Nelson

Dear Pete, Thanks so much for the information. I am flying into Shannon and renting a car to go to Glennmaddy so I will find this map. This is a huge help.On the birth certificate it says Flaskagh, Glennmaddy. I'm sure we will find it. Many thanks for your help. Mary Nelson going over as a new Irish Citizen!

Mary at [email protected] writes: << I am leaving on Wednesday for Galway to go to the town Glenmaddy where my grandfather was born. Any suggestions about a good place in Galway to get books or maps? >> Mary, For a good map of the Glennamaddy area, I would pick-up Discovery map 39 at the Tourist Office shop at the airport - at least I know Shannon, and undoubtedly Dublin airports would have it. If you're flying into Knock, I don't know. And I would doubt that Galway airport would have them. There appear to be graveyards at the RC church in Glennamaddy, as well as an older one just to the east - but this one is apparently disused and dates from the days of the workhouse ("Burial Ground" is shown on the Discovery map). Also, a cemetery 2 or 3 miles to the NW, just north of Boyounagh in Cashel townland (shown on the map). Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts

Dear Eilis, I was reading your response about the maps. I am leaving on Wednesday for Galway to go to the town Glenmaddy where my grandfather was born. Any suggestions about a good place in Galway to get books or maps? I have gone 3 yrs ago to Walterstown Kildare and found my grandmother and cousins graves and looked around the town. Now it's equal time for the other half. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Mary Nelson ([email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])

Not knowing the dates you're interested in or the records, I'll just give general information: Here are the websites for information at the various research locations in Dublin: National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/ National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ Both the National Library and National Archives have a free genealogy service staffed by professional Irish genealogists to help in your research. Valuation Office (Griffiths Valuation and Cancellation Books, Ordnance Survey maps) http://www.valoff.ie/ General Register Office (Vital Records) http://www.groireland.ie/ Bookshops! If you get a chance Easons on O'Connell St. (near the GPO and Millenium Monument) is a good spot to get reference books (and there's a handy internet cafe nearby). Another good bookseller is Hodges and Figgis on Dawson St. not far from Grafton St. You can find some good maps and historical documents for your research. Maps: If possible, get whatever maps you can relating to the areas you're researching in Kildare. Often you can't find them outside Ireland. The Discovery Maps are a good resource. The numbers covering Kildare are 49, 50, 55, 56 and 61. You'll need to look at the individual maps to be sure the coverage area is what you want. Other: Traffic in Dublin will be quite congested so allow more time than you expect. There are generally many others researching at the same locations so there may be lines or delays. Bring as much information on your ancestors as possible. Often people come to Ireland to do research but unfortunately either don't have or don't bring the necessary data. Genealogical staff at both the National Library and National Archives will tell you the same thing. Enjoy your trip and good luck! Eilis O'Hara Ed Kenna said: I expect to be spending a few days in Dublin, in Oct. I am interested in furthering my Kenna, Whelan and Owens of Kildare search. Any an all suggestions will be appreciated. ===== ***NO UNSOLICITED PERSONAL E-MAILS PLEASE. THANKS!*** ________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html

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Hi everyone, what's the chances of finding my convict ancestor, with no town of origin?. Catherine Byrne was born in Kildare in c1820, Possible parents named as Mary McDonald and John Byrne. She sailed to Australia in 1839 after being convicted of stealing, she was a kitchemaid.. That's the total sum of my knowledge of her. Any chance of a process of elimination from all parishes?? She married William Reed (Read) in NSW in 1841. I've checked the Griffiths Evaluation 1851 for all civil parishes in Kildare with a John or Mary Byrne. Will that cover people of RC religion? I've printed off all the Mary and John Byrne's that appear, slow and laborious, but I'm tenacious!! Any advice appreciated. Cheers Janine South Australia.

After locating the Parish I was able to continue the research on my own through the FHL micorfilms of the church records of those paritcular parishes. Colleen

Hi, The names Byrne and McDonald are Scotch-Irish names that predominate in the northeaster counties like Down and Armagh. I suspect that many of these people came during the 170s during the Clearing of the Highlands while the English were searching for Bonnie Prince Charlie. Are you sure they came from Kildare? The chances of you finding the parish of your ancestors is quite high assuming there are records and assuming they came from Co. Kildare. If you write to the Kildare Heritage Center in Newbridge, they will do a lookup for you in their computerized database of church records. I ahve found my Swords (and related families this way. Here is the web site: Kildare Heritage and Genealogy Co., Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland They are good. Colleen

Seeking the marriage date of Ann Lawlor and John Egan ca. 1850/1851. Ann Lawlor b: 26 October 1827 in County Kildare, Ireland d: 05 December 1893 in at 592 Lockwood St., Astoria, Queens, New York Burial: 09 December 1893 Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, New York Cause of death: Uremia - acute congestion of kidney Ann Lawlor and John Egan had one daughter Elizabeth born 24 November 1851. John Egan died young and Ann sailed to the U.S. with young Elizabeth. Known siblings of Ann Lawlor b. 26 Oct. 1827 are: Patrick Eliza Bridget Rose born about 1840 Sincerely, Marie Driscoll

Dear Ed, Have you contacted the Kildare Genealogy site. They were very helpful to me finding my Kildare relatives, who unfortunately were all under ground so no one to ask. Try it they respond very quickly. Mary

Dear Janine, Try the Kildare genealogy site. They have listings of all parishes including Catholic. They might come up with something for you. Good luck! Mary Nelson

Hi Ed, Do you know what County or better yet parish your families came from? If so, you might be able to find their baptismal records on micorfilm at the National Library of Ireland. Some of these microfilms are not availalbe through the FHC. You also might want to visit the National Archives to search for detailed info on Griffith's Valuation entries and to search for probate records. I ahve used both and they are very helpful. Colleen

I expect to be spending a few days in Dublin, in Oct. I am interested in furthering my Kenna, Whelan and Owens of Kildare search. Any an all suggestions will be appreciated. Ed Kenna

> To all whom I promised to search the 1901 census. I have had a family crisis . > > Marge in Southern California > > Searching: > Fee, Cassidy, Gilbride in Fermanagh, Cavan and Connecticut > Lynch in Limerick and Connecticut > Walsh, Stacpoole, Donovan in Kildare > Golden, Sullivan, Kelly, Shea, O'Connor in Kerry and Connecticut To Marge In southern California- I have O'Connors in Connecticut- originally from Co. Kildare My grandfather was Vincent O'Connor born in Blakestown, Co. Kildare Dec 14, 1891. Came to USA in 1912 and joined his brother Patrick O'Connor( born Blakestown 1882) and Aunt Margaret O'Connor Murray -affectionately known as "Aunt Baby"- (born Blakestown, Oct 20, 1867). Aunt Baby lived in Noroton Heights, CT- (near Darien and Stamford). Vincents father Hugh O'Connor(born Blakestown 1857) was brother to Margaret. Family stories are that there were about 6 siblings of Hugh and Margaret but I know of only Catherine and Mary and Richard. All were born in Blakestown. Parents of Hugh and Margaret were Patrick O'Connor and Margaret Monohan. I do have more info if you are interested. Maura Foster Virginia USA > > >>

To all whom I promised to search the 1901 census. I have had a family crisis and now that it is over, I cannot find my notes on what no. film to order. I will keep looking and keep you posted. I had rented the index to find out the film nos. to rent. Marge in Southern California Searching: Fee, Cassidy, Gilbride in Fermanagh, Cavan and Connecticut Lynch in Limerick and Connecticut Walsh, Stacpoole, Donovan in Kildare Golden, Sullivan, Kelly, Shea, O'Connor in Kerry and Connecticut

Kathy at [email protected] writes: << A cousin in Ireland sent me a picture of the Dunfierth Cemetery near Kilmurry >> To change the subject slightly, this graveyard has a great Hamilton vault, built into it are "weepers" from the altar-tomb of Sir William Bermingham, 1st Baron Carbury, who died in 1548. There's also an effigy of Bill in whitish armor. It's a fine spot, and the weepers on the exterior of the vault, close to the wall, are some of the best I've seen (and I've seen and photographed a lot <gr>). Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts

A cousin in Ireland sent me a picture of the Dunfierth Cemetery near Kilmurray. The only stone that I can make out is one of an Ellan Lyman or Lynam. If there is anyone on the list researching those names, let me know and I will forward the picture. Kathy Florida http://terri9.home.mindspring.com/Stevens/Stevens.htm Researching: Jost, Petry, Peter, Freunscht, Koob, Moller, Schroeder, Urban Holton, Welsh, Springsteel, Stinson, Hard, Whelan Graham, White/Whyte, Robertson, Earston Johnson, Stevens, Glen, Mabie/Mabee,Bradt,Peek, Sanders, Van Dyke, Van Eps, Van Patten, Van Slyke, Van Vorst, Wendel Davis, Folts, Lott, Sutphin, Lapdon

I am looking for information on the family of Peter Molloy. He was born 1857 at Curragh Kildare. His parents names were John Molloy and Sarah Bymes/Byrnes. Peter came to Australia with his sister Lizzie(Eliza) in 1875. There was also a brother Patrick born in Dublin abt 1843 and he arrived in Australia in 1863. Thanks Kellie-ann Weber Australia --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.737 / Virus Database: 491 - Release Date: 11/08/2004

Thanks so much for the Keating info! Kathleen