This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patrickjhynes Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8684.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Griffith's Valuation of Ireland (performed 1855-1857 for Mayo)lists only one landholder named Edward Brogan in County Mayo. This Edward Brogan held land and a home in Tobermore (aka Tobbermore)townland, Crossmolina parish at that time. Other records obtained from the book "History of Crossmolina" by Tony Donohoe show that an Edward Brogan held land in Tobermore townland from the earliest recorded date of 1834 until sometime after 1870. By 1893, his land had been transferred to a Patrick Brogan who was likely Edward's son. This Patrick Brogan held the land until at least 1913. In more modern times, this land was held by a John Brogan and later transferred to a James Barrett. The total land holding of Edward Brogan in Tobermore was slightly less than 21 Irish acres and included a house and outbuildings. Edward Brogan also had a small land holding in neighboring Polladoohy townland. Tobermore and Polladoohy townlands are about two miles west of the town of Crossmolina. Th! e presummed son, Patrick Brogan, should appear on the 1901 and 1911 Ireland census. This Edward Brogan appears to be the brother of a John Brogan who also held land and a house in Tobermore as well as land in Polladoohy begining in the 1830's. This John Brogan had moved his home and the total of his land holdings to Polladoohy by 1870. This John Brogan had two sons (Edward and John) who survived him and took over his land holdings in Polladoohy. His son Edward Brogan (b. 1843)married my grandfather's sister so I have information on his family line if you are interested. The Catholic Church baptism records for Crossmolia parish begin in the 1830's but have numerous gaps. There may have been two Catholic church buildings in the parish at times and baptisms for only one may have survived for some years. There are a few marriage records surviving but they are mostly from the late 1850's & 1860's and not much for later years. Church death records are basically non-existant for most of the 1800's. There are two cemeteries in the parish, one at Kilmurray and a new newer cemetery in town at Crossmolina. There are few readable grave markers before 1900. The book "History of Crossmolina" also lists some other records for Tobermore townland such as: John McGowan and Mary Brogan, married 28th January 1854; Martin Flaherty and Mary Brogan, married 15th February 1857; and James Brogan and Cate Gordon, married 14 February 1858. These entries suggest that there may an additional generation hidden in these records such that the original Edward Brogan listed may not have been the father of your Catherine (born 1852) but her grandfather who had a son Edward who was born in the same time frame as the Marys and James listed above. If you think that this might be your Catherine's family or have questions, e-mail me at patrick.j.hynes@comcast.net. I have done some research in the area as well as visited Brogan cousins in Polladoohy townland and may have some suggestions or material that would help. Pat Hynes 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: tjstandal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8684.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your time and suggestions. I appreciate your effort. 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/8684.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Start with the USA data. Census - Start with 1920 census and work back toward her year of arrival; ie when she still used BROGAN. Then move forward. What was her address before marriage and does census show oher relatives/siblings. Death Certificate: DAta only as good as person who supplied the information but in most COD, the deceased parents and address are listed instead of just "Ireland". Marriage: When did Iowa start using marriage license?? You may find information there. Also, if RC contact church for sacramental data. Tell them you want ALL the info listed not just the standard info which is couple's name, date, sponsors and priest. In many RC churches, the parents of bride and/or groom and address are listed, just not on the offical certificate. Since she expired after women got the right to vote, did she apply for citzenship?? The 20th century applications are a fount of data. Civil War pension: was her husband old enough to be in the American Civil War. That application has a great deal of data re: the man & family. Newspaper: If she lived in a small town, check the weekly newspaper for family data. The Society page in small towns can be a great help. Since she was born before Civil Records in Ireland, you would need to know the townland/village, you have the father's name, some siblings names would help, religion and landlord name would help. Then, you could contact the church. LDS files, Griffith's Valuation, possible Tithe Applotments of 1824, Tnenant records, possible school records. Civil records did not begin until 1864 and then only birth carried a penalty for not reporting. A few years later, death and marriage had to be reported. However, your ancestor was long gone. But, you might check Civil records for her father since he might have lived beyond 1864. Remember , she was born at the end of the Great Famine. ? is, since her mother survived to deliver her, did her father. Suggestion is to start in USA and work back since your information is limited. 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/8685.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Could you share the "limited" data you have?? That will cut down on duplication of research. 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: myownutopia128 Surnames: Neary Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8685/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I'm looking for information on a Michael Neary born in County Mayo around 1899. He married a Beatrice and they both moved to the Bronx, NY. I have very limited info and would love any info. Thanks! Katelyn Neary 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: tjstandal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8684.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply. Brogan was her maiden name. She married in the US. I know just naming the County is broad; but it is all i have. Her obit names her father, and that she emigrated from this County. That is all of the Irish info known of this woman, i would certainly give up more if i had it. 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/8684.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Apologize if this becomes a duplicate reply. Please list what research you have already done on Irish records and USA records. This will assist those who might help you not duplicate your research. Just County Mayo is too broad. Is BROGAN her married surname or maiden name. Was she married in Mayo or Iowa?? Her Religion. Were there sibling that also emigrated to Iowa? Where did you obtain the data you have?? These are just some of the info which would assist someone help you. 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: Inver2b1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7635.2.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is there a history of blacksmiths in the family? 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: tmdef Surnames: Joyce Maloy Muldowney Murtagh Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8683.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You could check baptisms and marriages for those surnames and/or locations - there is a great database by Pat Deese, google his name and he has transcribed that info from many parts of Mayo from those dates you mentioned. You listed Thomas Joyce born 1850 in Ballinrobe, you may be able to find his birth or baptism in those records mentioned above. I have found a treasure trove of info there. 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: k4jh1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8679.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you tried this website, www.mayoancestors.com? They have births, marriages and deaths' records for County Mayo, but it is a pay to view website. On the Griffith Valuation there is a Thomas and a James Tarpy spelt without the e, they are the sons of Bartley Tarpy. My father, James Tarpey was from Clooncouse. 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 and FYI, Pat is a female. We share the same ggggrandmother in County Mayo. She had indeed done a great job with her website and has helped innumerable people with this site. Katie Crow On 1/22/13 6:54 AM, "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: tmdef > Surnames: Joyce Maloy Muldowney Murtagh > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8683.1/mb. > ashx > > Message Board Post: > > You could check baptisms and marriages for those surnames and/or locations - > there is a great database by Pat Deese, google his name and he has > transcribed that info from many parts of Mayo from those dates you mentioned. > You listed Thomas Joyce born 1850 in Ballinrobe, you may be able to find his > birth or baptism in those records mentioned above. I have found a treasure > trove of info there. > > 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: tjstandal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8684/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for info on Catherine Brogan, born 24, June 1852 County Mayo. I know her father was named Edward. Catherine emigrated to US in 1870 and died in Iowa on 3, July 1923. I am looking for information pertinent to her family in Ireland; specifically, regarding her parents names etc. Thank you. 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.

Check for the August edition of this magazine, from page 30 onwards, some information on Mayo Research, http://www.irishlivesremembered.com/magazines.html<http://www.facebook.com/l/kAQH3uRVR/www.irishlivesremembered.com/magazines.html> <http://www.facebook.com/l/1AQGFfIRGAQH15N2vgGEUkqWVzET-_H4d4Jkj4vMQSSnvFA/www.irishlivesremembered.com/magazines.html> *Irish Genealogy Magazines - FREE to view*<http://www.facebook.com/l/0AQEbBkZtAQEl4Mu7yka0muuJZDixKCDTcKI3MwW-COsYOw/www.irishlivesremembered.com/magazines.html> *www.irishlivesremembered.com* Irish Lives Remembered magazine

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: emmabruen Surnames: Bruen Mulvey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/785.1342.1354.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I came across your post. The Major and Agnes were my great grand parents. If you're still researching and interested please email me emmabruen@gmail.com Thanks 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: Muldowney17 Surnames: Joyce Maloy Murtagh Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8683/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information about the following: 1. THOMAS JOYCE born 1850 Ballinrobe Mayo. On 07 Dec 1869 in St Patrick's RC Church Walsall he married MARY MULDOWNEY (b1852 Walsall) 2. MARY JOYCE and spouse THOMAS MALOY, both from Mayo, parents to MARGARET MALOY born 7 Feb 1856 Walsall. It appears that Thomas died about 1858. By 1861 MARY married PATRICK MURTAGH. I would appreciate any hints, suggestions or information. Thanks from Kathy 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: Muldowney17 Surnames: Durkin Regan Muldowney Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8682/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information about the following: 1. PATRICK DURKIN and SARAH REGAN who were born and likely married in Ireland, possibly Mayo. Patrick's death possibly 1875 Middlesex Only known daughter MARY indicates she was born in England about 1827 maybe in Deptford. Mary married WILLIAM MULDOWNEY-marriage not located. Various censuses and other information show WILLIAM and MARY in Walsall with three (known) children: SARAH, baptized in 1849 Walsall; MARY, born 1852 Walsall; MALACHI JOHN, born 1854 Walsall. 2. Family information says WILLIAM MULDOWNEY was born in Swineford Mayo Ireland possibly 1823 (maybe earlier). No parents or siblings known. I would appreciate any hints, suggestions or information. Thanks from Kathy 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: k8ren Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8680.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is another thought for you if you have a male Doherty relative that would agree to a cheek swab: DNA testing for Boston area Irish on familytreedna.com www.familytreedna.com/public/Boston-Irish/ 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: immisty038 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7726.4.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Were they in Chicago between 1870 & 1920? 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: immisty038 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7726.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks, I'll give it a look-see. 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.

While taking pictures of old photos and documents with a digital camera will work, the results are usually less than stellar. I suggest using a scanner, set at the highest resolution possible. Today there are a number of small scanners on the market which can be considered "portable." I use the Canon LiDE 100, which is a flatbed scanner capable of handling items as large as 8.5 X 12 inches at a 1200 DPI resolution. It cost less than $100. Best of all, it is no bigger than the average laptop and will transport easily. A digitized image, scanned at 1200 dpi, is better suited for graphic enhancement using programs such as Photoshop, etc. Explain to your reluctant relatives that all photographs will eventually fade over time; it is the nature of the emulsions and papers used. Only a digitized copy will hold its original (at time of scan) colors and hues. The bonus is that even if the original is not in good shape, the digital copy can be "restored" with a little practice or by a professional studio. Once you have scanned all the photos and documents from any contributor, be sure to copy them all to disk and present them to your benefactor. If they have a favorite, you might have the final version printed and/or framed as your gift to them. Good deeds spread by word of mouth and soon you will have others contacting you to do likewise for them. murf