If you felt the earth move yesterday it was not just an aftershock of the California earthquake. I may be to blame as I finally discovered the names of my great great grandparents on my great grandmothers brother’s death certificate. I have been searching for at least ten years for a clue and, as with all things, it was there all along. Anthony died before Honora (Nora) and her oldest three (my great grandmother Catherine Gibbons was only 5 or 6 months old) immigrated to the United States (Warren County, Ohio) from Castlebar, County Mayo. Catherine was born in or about 1844 and her brothers James and Patrick about two and four years earlier. Any information on these families would be GREATLY appreciated! Mary Kathleen “Katie” Crow No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.9 - Release Date: 7/31/2008 12:00 AM

Dear Katie, Congratulations!!! What exciting news. You'll be floating around on Cloud Nine for awhile. My cousin in Mayo told me a joke about the Crows and Pigeons but I can't remember it now. Good luck in your search. Beannachtai, Margaret (Máiread)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thisledome1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7568.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi David Thankyou for answering my post . Since i posted the message ,i went to Ballhaunis in June last year ,there were no relatives of the amediate family left . What we did find were neibours of the family on their farms .but we had a fantastic time found out from the church when my g/grandfather died he was born about 1865 . Ialso found out from a irish web site that when the irish emmigrated they often changed their surnames it gave some examples Killeen surname was often changed to Churchill ,this really broke down my brick wall ,because this is what John Killeen did . He married my g/grandmother in 1891 in Rugley Staffordshire England ,their first son was born out of wedlock with the surname Killeen ,their second chid Sabina was given the surname Churchill .To cut along story short ,Sabina ended up in the US iam now intouch with one of her grandchildren in California iam still no wiser as to what became of my grandfather in the US but iam hoping other grandchildren of Sabina might know something ,he had a brother also in the US so hopefully they may know something of his family as well . We could be related i have,nt gone down John Killeen,s family ,What i do know is in the 1911 irish cencus the farm in Ballyhaunis was being run by Sabina Killeen (John Killeen,n mother ) and his brother Bernard . The Irish are very hard to follow because a fire in 1922 destroyed all the documents ,that is why they released the 1911 cencus early . Good Luck Jean Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dhkilleen Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7568.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: my name is David Killeen. My father was John Killeen born close to Ballyhaunis in 1906. We may be related but I don't recognise any of the people you mentioned in your note. My family come from a small settlement about 5 miles from Ballyh called Crossard. Sadly we sold the farm about 35 years ago when my father passed away but I still return there regularly to catch up with friends and relatives in the area. Good look with your search David Killeen - Queensland Australia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: meghan248 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.4.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow Pat, thanks so much again! I will check out that website now. I couldn't find them on any passenger lists from Canada, but Darby was naturalized in 1860, and on the form it said he entered the country through Burlington, Vt in 1849 and had been living in Clinton for five years... that surely fits what you've mentioned. The form says he is from the parish of 'Lienady' or 'Tienady' (since Darby signed with an "x" I'm assuming that the court clerk transcribed it as he'd heard it) which is why I thought Islandeady. Might there be any records in Burlington? Thanks again Meghan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: meghan248 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.4.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow Pat, thanks so much again! I will check out that website now. I couldn't find them on any passenger lists from Canada, but Darby was naturalized in 1860, and on the form it said he entered the country through Burlington, Vt in 1849 and had been living in Clinton for five years... that surely fits what you've mentioned. The form says he is from the parish of 'Lienady' or 'Tienady' (since Darby signed with an "x" I'm assuming that the court clerk transcribed it as he'd heard it) which is why I thought Islandeady. Might there be any records in Burlington? Thanks again Meghan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PatWicklow Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.4.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Meghan, Hastings seem to be concentrated in the area from Islandeady and then southwest through Kilmeena, Aughagower, Aughaval, and Kilgeever. You might want to look at the microfilms of those parish records. http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/browse/counties/rcmaps/mayorc.htm Most of the parish records don't go back far enough for baptismal information for those early emigrants to the US but you may find some marriage records for siblings who stayed. I thought they must have gone in through Canada but never found any ships passenger records in Canada that survived and included them. It was much cheaper to emigrate through Canada in the early years of emigration. Several of them ended up at least initially in upstate New York and Vermont in the border areas of each. Then later generations seemed to go on to mill and factory areas in New York State and over into Massachusetts. I went over to research their records over there in each of those places which is when I discovered the Hastings/Hostings/Hosty surnames. Lots of connections over there to Mayo people too! Pat Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: imsewinggram1 Surnames: Hastings, Kittredge Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Hastings came from Louisburgh district. My grandmother Catherine Hastings and her three sisters emigrated to Clinton,MA about 1888. When Catherine's sister Nora died in Manchester, NH, Michael Kittredge was listed as one of the people attending from Clinton. I write to a Winnifred Hastings that lives in Cregganroe, Louisburgh district. Helen Manchester, NH Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Just an FYI.? The Louisburgh to Clinton Connection and the 1996 South Mayo Family Research Journal article are written by the same person Edward Gill. -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: IRL-MAYO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 5:22 pm Subject: Re: [IRL-MAYO] Hastings/Kittredge This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: meghan248 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Pat and Mary Jane, Thankyou for the help! I have a book on the Louisburgh - Clinton connection which may have been based on that article. Unfortunately I havent been able to link those families to mine, although I'm sure there is some connection. I've discovered that Darby Hastings and Mary Kittredge came in through Canada then down through Vermont. Her brother Martin appears to have been there first. Then she had another brother Malachy and three sisters in Clinton all before 1860. Darby had a brother and two sisters there as well! I'll keep an eye out for Hosty on any records I may find - thanks again Meghan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-MAYO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: meghan248 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Pat and Mary Jane, Thankyou for the help! I have a book on the Louisburgh - Clinton connection which may have been based on that article. Unfortunately I havent been able to link those families to mine, although I'm sure there is some connection. I've discovered that Darby Hastings and Mary Kittredge came in through Canada then down through Vermont. Her brother Martin appears to have been there first. Then she had another brother Malachy and three sisters in Clinton all before 1860. Darby had a brother and two sisters there as well! I'll keep an eye out for Hosty on any records I may find - thanks again Meghan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: meghan248 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thankyou very much for that information; I will definitely follow up on that. I've found that Darby Hastings came over with not only a brother Peter but two sisters Catherine and Margaret. Their parents are listed on their death certs as Anthony and Honora (Jennings). Darby's eldest daughter was Winifred as well... perhaps a family name? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: oceanstrands Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7871.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi dryder190, The 1901 census which was enumerated before your date of birth for Thomas shows Thomas already listed with the parents names you have in Falduff Townland. Here's the detail from the census: Townland Civil Parish Barony County Description Head of household Surname Head of household Given Head of household Occupation Other occupants Fallduff Kilgeever Murrisk Mayo Household Ryder John(53) blacksmith Bridget(45) wife-Patrick(20)-Margaret(16)-James(14)-Annie(12)-John(10)-Mary(8)-Kate(7)-Austin(6)-Thomas(5)-Bridget(2) The last census issued here is 1911 and that's not online but you could order it on microfilm through your nearest LDS Family History Centre in the US for Fallduff. At the outside possibility is that Thomas listed in the census died and the new baby was named Thomas. But if you look at the 1911 census microfilm you should be able to confirm if your Thomas is the one who was born ca 1896 or 1901 by the age shown for Thomas in the 1911 census. The 1911 census is the last one issued in Ireland. There aren't any records about who emigrated and where they went. Oceanstrands Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PatWicklow Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Mary Jane, Yes, that's the one. I thought other family members from Mayo may have been going to relations already in Clinton from the same home parish or townland. Pat Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Murriskgirl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The journal referred to by PatWicklow was South Mayo Family Research Journal 1996. It list emigration from Louisburgh Co. Mayo to Clinton, Massachusetts,U.S.A. from 1905 to 1911. This would of been well after your Hastings and Kittredge emigrated. However, maybe this information may be helpful. This information listed are name of ship, date of sailing from Queenstown, Name, Age, sponsor and Final Destination. If you would like this information just let me know. Good Luck Mary Jane Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maryellenchambers Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7871.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You would have to find a civil type record in the USA to verify a birth date, since you want to get an Irish Civil Birth registration from the GRO. Your ancestor may have applied and obtaine American citizenship at a time when the longer more detail form started, 1923 you stated. That would have the DOB he used. Also, depending upon who gave the information for his death certificate, it could have the correct birth date. He probably worked under Social Security, so a copy of that would have his birth date. If he married in the USA, check out Civil marriage license and wedding information at the church where he married in the USA. If he had children, that date might also be on a birth certificates for his children. Pension records, banks records, all would possibly have this data. If he went back to Ireland, a copy of his Passport application. Numerous ways to find the DOB he used in the USA. Draft registrations is another. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dryder190 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7871/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for birth record information for Thomas J Ryder (dob Oct 12 1901 ?) County: Mayo, (Fullduff ??). Father: John Ryder Mother: Bridgett (Carrigan) Immigrated to US in 1923. I am trying to confirm this information prior to requesting a Birth Certificate form Civil Registration Office. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PatWicklow Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Meghan, Some years ago the South Mayo Family History Centre Journal includes an article about families who had emigrated from County Mayo to Clinton Massachusetts. I saw a copy of the article when I was researching at the Ballinrobe Library. I believe they had listed ships passenger records to the US which included birthplaces for the emigrants in Mayo. I don't remember if they went into the US through the port of Boston or New York. They may have emigrated later than your family did. The Local Studies Section of the Mayo County Library in Castlebar may have a copy of the Journal and might look up the article for you. Here's the link to the library, email addy is included: http://www.mayolibrary.ie/en/LocalStudies/ I have ancestral relations in Mayo whose surname was Hosty and many records anglicised their surname as Hasting or Hastings. Pat Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jimwalsh23_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7807.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great grandmother was Winifred Hastings.She married Edward Durkan from Louisburgh.She was born in Derryherbert,Cushlough,Westport,Co Mayo.Until recently there was a pub in Cushlough called 'The Darby Hastings'.It is run by Peter Flynn.I believe it is now called 'The Darby'.My grandmother was born in 1875 so,even though I have no evidence as yet it would seem logical that her mother was born around 1850.This might be worth following up. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maryellenchambers Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7869.1.1.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Ocean~ Wasn't aware that the various Heritage Centers had county specific Civil records. In Mayo, have always gone over to Castlebar to obtain or when in the USA have ordered from Roscommon. Can I just contact the South and/or North Mayo Heritage for JUST a Civil Record for a fee?? If so, would you happen to know what the fee is and do they accept credit cards. It would make matters a lot easier if this could be handled via the mails or on line. Again, thanks for the FYI. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jacquelineve Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7869.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pat So the only way I can view the actual parish reg. entry, is by ordering an L.D.S. film,(have'nt the foggiest idea how to go about doing this) I thought, wrongly it seems,that the parish regs. were held at the South Mayo centre. Must add,that I'm still over the moon at having witnesses names,now trying to see if there is a family connection to them. Jackie. ps Thanks to everyone who have taken an interest in my query. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.