This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EIROC Surnames: Gordon Gordan Martyn Martin Claremorris Square County Mayo Tuam Galway Ireland Rush Rushe Kate PJ Thomas Catherine George Sara Bridget Patrick Joseph Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8469/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm trying to research my great great grandmother Kate [ Catherine ] Martyn or Martin. She was born circa 1839, and was described her as being of "prime Galway stock" while the 1901 and 1911 Census lists her as being born in Mayo. Kate was married to Irish Land Leaguer and patriot PJ Gordon [ also written as Gordan ], he was born 25 Jan 1839 in Tuam, County Galway, died 10 Jun 1899 in Claremorris Workhouse, Co. Mayo] and Kate was also involved in politics herself. PJ also ran a very successful boot making business from the Square, Claremorris where they lived. Kate and PJ married in Claremorris Catholic Church on 9 Feb 1863. Witnesses to the marriage: John Prendergast, Honor Cavanagh. The Church marriage record does not provide any further information. Kate died 28 Apr 1916 at her residence of The Square, Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland. Kate and PJ's children were as follows: > Mary Honora Gordon [I don't have any dates] > Anna Maria Gordon [1863 - unknown] > Bridget Gordon [1867 - unknown] > Delia Gordon [1867 - 1930] *Better known for being 'The First Cure at Knock' > Joseph Gordon [1870 - unknown] > Sara Mary Gordon [1875 - unknown] * My Great Grandmother > Thomas M Gordon [1876 - unknown] > Michael Joseph Gordon [1878 - 1957] > Winifred [Cissy] Gordon [1881 - 1896] > Elizabeth Gordon [1886 - unknown] I can provide more info on the above children if necessary. Kate father's name was Thomas Martyn. I don't know anything about him. I do not know who Kate's mother was but am trying to figure that out. Kate had a sister named Bridget Martyn. Bridget was born circa 1838 and died 24 May 1879 in Claremorris. Bridget married a George Rushe or Rush, a Tailor, in Claremorris Catholic Church, on 13 Jan 1858, pt - Patt Conry, Mary Cantin. George Rushe was born circa 1817 and died 12 Nov 1912 in Claremorris, County Mayo. Bridget and George had a daughter, Sara [born circa 1860] and they also lived at The Square, Claremorris. Sara died suddenly on 26 Mar 1905. She worked with her father as a seamstress. I do not know if there were any other children. I have found a Catherine Martin who was baptised in Claremorris Catholic Church on 8 January 1841. Parents - Thomas Martin and Catherine Lyon- sponsors - George Blackhole, Mary Lyon. Perhaps this is my Kate Martin, I can't find a baptism for Bridget and have hit a dead end on this. I do not know Kate's mother's name so it's very hard to prove anything and I can't work further back with this line. I've been at a dead end for well over a year now, so any help very much appreciated. Attached is Kate's obituary. Perhaps some of the names may click with someone. My e-mail is [email protected] 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.