Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//YWC.2ACI/5401 Message Board Post: Elizabeth Feeley journeyed to Canada from County Donegal, Ireland, in 1830 with her young son Charles (who was born in 1828). We have no way of knowing what township they hailed from although there was reference to a place called Ballyshannon with regards to other relatives. There is a story, however, that David Teed Sr. sent money to Ireland to bring out a bride. When she arrived, she had a young boy with her. The woman was Elizabeth Feeley (my GGG grandmother) and the boy, her son Charles (my GG grandfather). Why would a Protestant send for a Catholic bride? Such a marriage was almost unheard of in its day. It is not known where they were married. Long have we suspected that the Feeley's originated in County Donegal. My aunt Helen travelled about the area in the fall of 2002. After talking with many of the locals, as well as visiting numerous centers and graveyards, she was told that the Feeley name, albeit not an overly common one, originated in County Leitrim - quite possibly in the township of Kinlough. I am now hoping to make connections with other Feeley families in the area, be it through email or snail mail correspondence. Hoping to finally make a break through! Regards, Ms. Michele Doucette Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada michele.doucette@nf.sympatico.ca