I am searching for the ancestors or family members of ANDREW FARRELL (or O'Farrell) who was born in County Longford, Ireland around 1801, 1802 or 1803. Andrew left Ireland and came to the U.S. and was living in Davies County, Indiana around 1850. He married Catharine Smith who was born in Maryland, I think. Andrew died in Davies Co., Indiana in 1894 at the age of 92. Can you help me? Please e-mail me. freshman@flash.net Thanks, Eileen

Hi there! I just found a church registry entry for a marriage in 1871. It lists the witnesses but not any parents. If there is a legal marriage record for this marriage will it have any parents listed? Regards, Christina Region of Longford Query Page: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Ireland/Longford Christina's World http://pw1.netcom.com/~ninah/ninah.htm D E V I N E & C A S E Y

Hi, I would appreciate any information on the following; Andrew CAVANAGH b.approx1770 record of 1825 tithe assessment in Cranlymore, Motrim parish, County Longford, Ireland. Had seven children, only one of whom is known He is Daniel CAVANAGH b. County Lonford, Ireland, 1802 d.Jarvis, Ontario, Canada, October 15, 1879, age 77yrs. Married Elizabeth Harrison (whose father was Welsh) b.Ireland, 1810 d.Jarvis, Ontario, Canada August 10, 1886, age 76 yrs. Daniel was a school teacher by profession and part-time farmer. Emmigrated to Quebec, approx. 1836, going then Vermont, to New Yorkstate, then to Canada. They had 12 children: Mary Jetitia (Letitia?)J. Thomas H. (or C.) Robert A. John Eliza A. Margaret James Sarah J. William H. Daniel George Daniel & Elizabeth CAVANAGH are buried in the cemetary behind the ST. Pauls Anglican Church of Canada, Jarvis, Ontario, Canada In 1870, John, William, James came to Missauki Co Michigan with Daniel soon joining them. Daniel Married Agnes Jane Stout in 1873. Their children; James Olney Harrison A. Walton G. Margaret (Maggie) Abraham Burt Howard Bruce Clifford Floyd Ivan Howard was my great grandfather. Oral tradition has it that MCBAINS were cousins? from Ireland. They were together in Canada, and the CAVANAGH brothers followed them to Reedon, Mi, that became and still is McBain, MI. I would also appreciate any information about Cranlymore, Motrim Parish, is it close to the border of Co. Caven? Whas there famine around 1836? I know Daniel and Elizabeth left with Mary as an infant. How would I go about finding any current CAVANAGHS in the area? Any infor will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance, Jodi Carra, Michigan, USA

am searching McCords and Huggins from Longford Co. Ireland...Charles, David, Ivan and William McCord.....John Huggins, Dr. John Huggins and Andrew Huggins.......Joni Janell998@aol.com

I am looking for a good researcher or genealogist to gather information on a Michael Filan. The information I have is that he was born about 1797, was from the Townland of Longfield, Parish Mostrim, County Longford. I believe he emigrated to the states sometime around 1849-1852 with three(3) or four(4) sons named Edward, John, William and maybe Joseph. Michael Filan was my gggrandfather and I am trying to verify that he is the same Michael Filan that originated in County Longford. I have sent basically the same message to County Longford. Thus far I have received no takers.I am not looking for a free ride, I am willing to pay for this service. Don Filan

---------- Forwarded message follows --------- The information contained in this message was sent to the list by the individual listed directly below and is solely responsible for its contents: Subject: Help Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 07:08:50 -0800 (PST) From: "Donald Filan" <nalif@tcdi.net> To: <IRL-Longford-L@rootsweb.com> Can anyone recommend a good genealogist to do some research on Michael Filan, born 1797, emigrated around 1849 with 3 or 4 sons? Don Filan - nalif@tcdi.net

------------ Forwarded message follows --------------- The information contained in this message was submitted to the list by the individual listed directly below and is solely responsible for its' contents: Subject: Smyth(Smith or Smythe) Cooke Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 20:46:58 -0700 (PDT) From: ulsteinj@juno.com To: IRL-Longford-L-request@rootsweb.com(drop the word "request" from future messages) Am trying to locate family records concerning my gt grandfather Smith Cooke, said to have been from Leitrim townland, Clongesh parish, Longford. Smith maried Eliza Diamond and they settled in Ontario, Canada, along with James Diamond and wife Abigail (Wilson) Diamond, about 1835. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Also interested in clearing up confusion over children of James and Abigail. Apparently children born in Ireland were William, Elizabeth (Eliza) and John. Canadian census shows William and Eliza, born in Ireland and Mary Jane, born in Canada 1837. No further record of John. Did he die in infancy in Ireland?

------------ Forwarded message follows --------------- The information contained in this message was submitted to the list by the individual listed directly below and is solely responsible for its' contents: Subject: McGuinness, Roscommon/Longford Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 08:56:48 -0700 (PDT) From: "Richard Callanan" <RichardCallanan@csi.com> To: <IRL-LONGFORD-L-request@rootsweb.com> (Alos posted to rootsweb Roscommon and McGuiness lists) Hello Longford list This is my first posting to the list. I’m researching my mother’s family. I trace her family back to the borders of Roscommon and Longford at Cloonmore, Whitehall, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon. Only the Shannon divides it from County Longford and the family became identified with Longford Town. They are named Magennis in the Griffiths Valuation. The spelling in this century has been McGuinness. My earliest record is of Jack McGuinness b 1805 who married Biddy Gearty. They had children, Martin, Catherine, Elizabeth, Anne (who married somebody Leonard), Mary, Frank. Their son Martin (b. cir 1830) married Rose Farrell and their children were: 1) John McGuinnessb. c. 1854, Married Lizzie Gearty (“a next door neighbour”) emigrated to USA , had children Catherine, rose, Margaret, Francis (Fossie) b. cir 1880, d. bef 1951 in Colorado. We have no knowledge of this branch of the family in the USA 2) George McGuinness, b 1854 3) Thomas McGuinness b. cir 1865 d. 1944, buried Ballymaccormack. m. 1896 Catherine Cox (b. 8 -Oct1870) daughter of James Cox and Julia Gavigan. [My grandparents] 4) Joseph McGuinness (b. cir 1865, died May 1922) m. Catherine Farrell – no issue 5) Eliza McGuinness (b. 29th March 1865) m. cir 1890 in Chicago, John Gilmartin (b. County Mayo). (Address in 1919 was 509 Albany Avenue, Chicago 6) Margaret McGuinness (b. 29th March 1865 - twin to Eliza) m. Patrick Lyons 7) Francis McGuinness (b. 23 Feb 1867) married Catherine Powell, no issue (Joe McGuinness 1865-1922 was imprisoned for his part in the 1916 Rising. In 1917 while still in prison in England he was elected as Sinn Fein Member of Parliament for South Longford. He was a minister in the first Irish Dail in 1919. He and his brother Frank were again interned in 1919. According to a family notebook Joe McGuinness, prior to 1916, taught Irish language for six years in New York and Chicago. I presume this was with some Irish Republican/Cultural/Gaelic League organisations. Any suggestions for further research on this unrecorded gap in his life?) I would welcome information on the families of John and Eliza who emigrated. Going further back, does anyone on the list have information on how this family which at one time I presume was based in Ulster came to be in Roscommon/Longford where the name is quite uncommon. Richard Callanan London, England.

> > I am new to the list. I am researching my husbands family who came > from County Longford about 1846. Patrick RYAN(RHYAN) was born about > 1831, and his brother Michael in abut 1834. Parents were Micol RYAN(RHYAN) > and Mary COFFEY. > Patrick came to the US about 1846, settling first in Pennsylvania, then > moving to Maple Park, Kane, Illinois. He married Mary Annie White in 1861. > They resided in Illinois until 1875 when they moved to Hardin Township, > Pottawattamie County, Iowa where they lived for the remainder of their > lives. Any help with information about the Longford connection would be > greatly appreciated. I thank you in advance for any assistance. > >

I am looking for information about Matthew DORIS, born 1800 Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford, IRE. The information that we have now says that he was a Catholic priest and that he left the priesthood to marry Annie MCGUIRE. We don't know if they married in Co Longford or if they married in New York after they arrived. I tend to think it was in Co Longford. Annie MCGUIRE was born 1818 in Co Longford. Their first child was born in New York in Nov 1838. A cousin on a tour through Co Longford 3-4 years ago met a John Doris who said he remembered hearing the story. But the tour bus had to leave and he didn't get to talk but a few minutes and not long enough to get into the family far enough. Is there someway someone in Longford could find out anything for me. Thank you muchly... Neta Jane Doris njdoris@pld.com

Searching for info on William McCord b. 1805 in Longford Co and his wife Ann Huggins b. `795 also born in Longford....any info on their families....they went to Canada around 1840................Joni

Searching for information on Susanah Claffey, born about 1805, probably in Longford County, Ireland. Her father James Claffey's Intent to Naturalize in 1817 stated that he came from there. Have not been able to establish a definite birth year. She is listed as female child between 10-15 in 1820 Fed Census Huntingdon Co, Pa. She would have traveled to America in 1817 and landed in the port of New York in August 1817. She married Jacob Mulvahil in 1825. Remainder of her family moved to Washington County, Pa about that time and most are buried here. No further information available. Appreciate any help. Carol Ann Claffey Mounts in Washington Co, PA

Hello all This is my first foray into the Longford newsgroup, so hi to everyone from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland AUS. I am researching my g.g. grandmother Ann Leslie born c. 1836 in Longford, dau of Alexander Leslie and Rose Quin. According to family sources, Ann stowed away on a ship to Australia with a girlfriend when she was about 14 years old. She subsquently married the captain/one of the crew Alex Pritchard in 1856 in Melbourne. I would love to hear from anyone researching these families. Regards Carol Barrie

Ellen Jane, Saw your posting and just wanted to say I have a gggrandmother born 1793 who was from County Longford named Ann MULLEADY. Her father was Patrick MULLEADY and her mother was a SKELLY. She married Thomas MCGRATH. I notice you have both of MULLEADY AND SKELLY in your tree - granted much later. Ann's children were born in Shrule and Newtowncashel. Ann MULLEADY and Thomas MCGRATH were married November 1, 1821 in Shrule, Longford. I would be interested in anything you have on the Skellys and Mulleadys. Pat Connor Coogan

Hello, I am researching my IGOE family. Patrick IGOE b. abt 1855 married Mary Anne Duffy abt 1875 lived in Kelleter Killoe County Longford. They had ten children: Rose b. 2/1876 m. Heslin d. 1945 Anna b. 6/1877 m. Grier or Greer Catherine b. 6/29/1879 m. David Hassett 1902 d. 1948 Elizabeth b. 10/1881 m. John Quinn Mary Anne b. 3/1884 m. Hughes Delia(Bridget) b.7/1886 m. Jones Teresa b. 9/1888 m. Charles Lynch Ellen Jane b. 4/20/1891 m. James Durkin 11/15/1914 d.2/1/1962 Alice b. 9/1894 m. Simon Milady(Muleady or Mullally) James Patrick b. 1/1897 m. Mary(Molly) Skelly d. aft. 1960 James, Alice and Mary remained in Longford. The other sisters moved to the US. Settled mostly in Brooklyn, NY Any information would be appreciated. Thank You Ellenjane

I am new to this group, looking for McCaffreys and Gannons in County Longford. A daughter of my great-great grandfather William McCaffrey and wife Catherine Ellen Gannon said, on a dispensation record in Brooklyn NY, that she was born in County Longford. Would appreciate any information on either of these two families. Pat K in Golden CO

Hello everyone I've just joined this site and I'm researching HESLANs, spelt in various ways, from the area. Bernard Heslan was my gggrandfather. He must have been born 1830-31. In 1847 he enlisted in the Royal Irish Fusiliers at Maguiresbridge and his service record says he came from Dromard Parish. There was also a John Heslan enlisted at the same time and place who was a year older, also from Longford. I have detailed records of Bernard from 1847 onwards and I know from his marriage certificate that his father was Patrick Heslan, linen weaver. I would like to contact anyone researching Heslans in the area. I would especially like to find records of birth for Bernard, John and Patrick, what was the local RC church,and anything about Dromard, linen weavers and so on. Any help much appreciated. Chris McGrath London

Dear Listers, My interest is in the family Finn. Richard was born 1822 I understand in Longford Ireland. His fathers name was Edward. Richard had a brother James and a sister Bridget. He was tried in Cork and transported on "Hyderabad 2" in August 1849 to Van Diemans Land - Tasmania. I am very interested in finding out more about the family. Richard was married and had a child according to his convict record. He remarried in Tasmania to Ellen Brennan and I have these details to share. Kind regards, Ann Burnell P.S. Hope I did it right this time Dick.

you could try st johns church, on the battery road longford .its all i know good luck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael/Kathy Hillyard" <Hyard@sigecom.net> To: <IRL-LONGFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 6:42 PM Subject: [LONGFORD] Methodist Burial > Can anyone tell me where a Methodist would be buried in Longford Town? John > Hillyard/Hilliard was a store keeper about 1800. > Methodist Church records for the Longford Town area? > Thanks for any advice or direction. > Mike Hillyard > > > > ==== IRL-LONGFORD Mailing List ==== > To contact the listowner send an email to: > IRL-LONGFORD-admin@rootsweb.com > >

legga is in moyne----- Original Message ----- From: <PeteScherm@aol.com> To: <IRL-LONGFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 9:30 AM Subject: Re: [LONGFORD] From M. Dunleavy: {not a subscriber} Legga Chapel > Mike at Dunleavy.Michael@cb-bc.gc.ca writes: > > << the "Roman Catholic Chapel of Legga". Does anyone know what parish this > chapel is in and where it is located? >> > > Mike, > > Leggagh townland is just one mile SW of Moyne, along the road to Drumlish and > Longford town from Arvagh, Co. Cavan. The RC church is still there (or a > "suitable" replacement). > > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts > > > ==== IRL-LONGFORD Mailing List ==== > Visit the County Longford GenWeb Page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~irllog > >