I am still trying to find on the map my father's birthplace which is: LISEGGUSON, CLONES, CO. MONAGHAN Birthdate 1904 Anybody any ideas? Thanks, Bob

Roman Catholic marriage, pre-1800, County Monaghan (southern): Edward MARTIN (estimated birth 1750-1775) (died USA in 1837) married to unknown McCULLOUGH who died in south County Monaghan probably abt 1823. known children: Mrs. Bridget (???), married Ire; daughter Mary(??)born Ire, m. Mr. LINES, d. USA. Mrs. Margaret LONG, d. 1916 in Lowell, MA Mrs. Mary McCLEY, of New York, USA (in 1916) Michael, Bryan (abt 1822 married Catherine McMAHON in Cty Monaghan) d.USA, Patrick (1802-1840): son: Edward, b. abt 1835 d. 1909 in Charlestown, MA Thomas, (died 1840 USA unmarried) James [married Mary, daughter of Mary (McMAHON) McDERMOTT], d. 1872 USA.

I am researching Henrietta Lindsay JOHNSTON - born Co. Monaghan Aug. 20, 1849. Father was Walter Porter JOHNSTON. I believe Walter must have married before 1845 as I could not find a marriage in the index. He was a schoolmaster. They were Church of Ireland. As yet, I have been unable to locate any record of them in Monaghan. Lorraine

I have very little information on these ancestors of my husband's - maybe someone out there recognises a name? Bridget SHIELDS, born abt 1837 in "Monaghan, Ireland" to Francis SHIELDS (Farmer) and Bridget SHIELDS (BRONNEN). That's it, except that Bridget Junior married John FRASER of Dublin in the Avoca Gold Diggings in Victoria, Australia, in 1860. No sign of her (or his) parents or immigration details. It was a C of E marriage and Bridget was unable to sign her name. Linda Clapp Tatura, Vic., Australia

Hi I am chasing the name McCormick, not too sure in which areas as yet but will let you know when I have a better idea. Also looking for why a person tried in Lancashire for theft would be sent to the Colonies ie Australia in 1832 from Dublin, apparently the court case was in 1831 in Monaghan. The person in question a William Helsby sailed on a ship the "Captain Cook"to New South Wales! Any help appreciated Regards Peter Peter Helsby Albany Western Australia FHS Cheshire Member No. 3565UN

John McKENNA of Emyvale, Monaghan, born 1820's. Married Elizabeth PENDLETON of Aghaloo, Tyrone, born 1820's. Date of marriage, believed to be 14 Feb.1838. One of their many children my gr.grandfather James, was born in Emyvale 25 Feb 1844. He married Mary McCALLEN 18 Nov 1872. Ever Hopeful. Therese, in Queensland, Australia.

In response to the roll call, here are my Monaghan ancestors that I am researching: Patrick McKenna married Ann McGahey in 1825 in Co. Monaghan. Their children, all born in Ireland, are: James McKenna b:1830 d: 1900 married Eliza McCarthy in Minnesota Ellen McKenna b: May 8, 1832 d: January 25, 1917 married Joseph Hagerty, December 24, 1856 in Hastings, Minnesota Ann McKenna b: 1841 married John Hagerty (Joseph's brother), 1857 in Rice County, Minnesota Mary McKenna married Thomas Loftus, 1860 in Rice County, Minnesota The McKenna family immigrated in 1845 and originally settled in Providence, Rhode Island. James was the first to move to Shieldsville, Rice County, Minnesota. Ellen, my gggrandmother, followed him and the rest of the family followed her. While Ellen and Joseph married in Hastings, they lived in Shieldsville. Betty Couette St. Paul, Minnesota

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OWEN McADAM(s), born 1852/4, Co. Monaghan. Castleshane/Castlebayney is mentioned. Said to be the oldest son. Father's name Edward, mother Susan LENNAN. Baptised: Clerran townland, parish of Clontibet. Siblings: Alice - b.1857, Catherine - 1865, & the last child of Edward and Susan, born in Ireland, was Edward - 1869. Other possible siblings, Brigdet, Jane, James & John. Owen married Mary Ellen McCUE in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Parents of Mary Ellen were Daniel McCUE and Mary SEWELL.

Please use CAPS for surnames when answering roll call; easier for us scanning in digest mode. Thanks!

Every list has a roll call once in a while - and I'd like to thank those of you who have responded, and thanks Al for those pointers on what can be done when people have the info from the Griffiths and Tithes because that was just what was needed. I asked for a roll call for a reason, - it was not just so that people could see who was on the list and who they were looking for. As and from Tuesday I will begin posting lists of names found in the Griffiths and Tithes surname lists for Monaghan. I'm not going to distinguish between which surname posted to the list is from where - if I find a surname in a parish then it will be posted, i just bring a list of surnames with me. It's going to be slow, but what it will do is give those of you who don't know where your ancestors came from in Monaghan an idea of some places to search - parish and estate records. There are other records nad some are on line, some are on cd's and there are various sites to go to in order to make requests of people who do look ups. I'm hoping to show you variations in surnames, it's one thing to ask someone to look up one spelling of a name, when you don't knwo that there are others - it's another thing if you are armed with all the variations on that name - or variations on how the placename was spelled. When I have finished with this surname index - then, I will work my way through what is available re parish or estate records, here in Ireland and what has been filmed by the LDS. I am not familiar with LDS libraries, what they have or don't have. I've heard that not all their films are listed in the on-line catalogue and I have to admit keeping up with oneself no matter how small a web site is very hard work - what I would really appreciate is that if anyone has looked at LDS films which relate to Monaghan - that they would tell me something about them, the condition of parish records, whether the pages can all be read or not, how much information is given by the priest,vicar who kept the record - variations on name and placename spellings, which dates are missing.........anything else you can think of. Please and thanks. I'd like to know of the web sites you have seen which relate to Monaghan and have a good content - the best I know of is Ann Harney's which is at http://www.exis.net/ahd/monaghan/ By good - I mean those which don't give the same old dribble drabble as every other web site - links to here there and everywhere which are the same as are all over the place - I would like to know about those people who are quietly transcribing records and putting them on-line, I want to know about parish history books - which are being published for many counties (i've a friend staying with me and she's producing books galore on where she is interested in - books I'll never see, because they are mainly sold in that county - not here in Dublin). Jane

John McCooam(MacCombie) b. 1619 Scotland, m Margaret Wallace, em 1680,d.1710.Parish of Dinagore,Co.Antrim,Diocese of Connor.His son John McComb b.abt. 1650 Scot, Linen draper, lived at Dunturkey,Parrish of Ballymore,Co.Antrim,12 miles N. of Belfast, on farm rented from town d.1732.His son William McComb b.abt 1685 Ireland.m.------ daughter of Robert Wallace of Anni,Co.Monaghan,Ireland.Children:Isabell,Jean,John,Gordon,Robert + Mary.He d.1727,Ballyhone Co.Antrim,leaving children to care for his father. His son John Gordon McComb,b.1717 d. after 1796,m.Jane Gordon,children:Alexander,William,Anne, em.abt 1755.Settled in Albany N.Y. *J.McComb *Researching Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan *<A HREF="http://users.iafrica.com/d/di/divaluce/clan.html">Clan Mac Thomas Society</A> © 2001

Searching on many lines of the McGeough family in Donaghmoyne and Inniskeen parish: Peter McGeough (b.abt.1840 - d.1909) son of Michael McGeough and Anne WOODS; married to Anna McENEANEY (b.abt.1850 - d.aft.1911); both from townlands of Knockreagh and Edengilrevy, Broomfield, Donaghmoyne Parish. Had 5 children. Searching for anyone possibly related to any McGeough/McEneaney families in the parish. James McGeough (b.abt.1825 - d.1901) married to Catherine KEENAN (b.abt. 1830 -d.1908). Living in townlands of Keeneraboy and Edengilrevy. Had 7 children. Still searching for 2: Patrick McGeough (b.1850 - d?) and James McGeough (b.1860 - d.?) known to be living in Chicago in/around 1935. Myles James McGeough (b.1834 - d.1903 in Oswego County, New York) and brother Michael McGeough (b.1841 - d.1914 in Oswego, NY) ---their parents were Patrick and Mary McGeough. ----- Hoping someone may have some information about anyone born to this couple somewhere in County Monaghan or elsewhere. There are many other names I'm researching in the Donaghmoyne parish: Callaghan; Timoney; McQuillen (Crossmaglen, So. Armagh); Gartland/Garland; and others. Anyone researching family in the Donaghmoyne parish, please feel free to check out my website. I have many graves documented and parish history; along with other items. Michelle McGoff http://www.irishmcgoff.com

Hi all, I am replying through the list as a few members wanted to know the outcome of my enquiry to Ancestry Monaghan re my DUFFY/BURNS families. Suggested parish of origin is INISKEEN - as baptism of one child was found in the R.C. Parish Registers :- "Baptised 5 November 1859 Mary Duffy daughter of Patrick DUFFY and Agnes BURNS. No townland of origin within the parish is listed. The sponsors were Thomas JONES and Anne MURTAGH" No baptismal details were found for the other two children - John and James due to gaps in the registers during the period 1861 - 1863. The marriage record of Patrick and Agnes was not found -marriage records are only extant for INISKEEN from 1839 - 1850. Anyone else researching these names in that area? Regards Margaret Co. Durham, England

Looking for information on Keirnan or Kiernan family from County Monaghan (maybe County Femanagh or County Cavan)... My great-grandfather, John Swanzy Kiernan, left Ireland for Canada in 1861 from the Glasslough area: Coolcollid Townland, Parish of Donagh, County Monaghan. At an earlier time, he had lived in the Townland of Naghill, Parish of Drumsnat, County Monaghan. He was a farmer in Drumsnat and a teacher at both Drumsnat and Donagh... He was Church of Ireland... He was a member of the Orange Order in Glasslough in 1846. Also looking for Swanzy and Malcolm/Meaclim from Monaghan (and maybe Fermanagh or Cavan)... John Swanzy Kiernan (or Keirnan), Married Mary Malcolm (or Meaclim or something close) in Drumsnat Parish in County Monaghan in 1834 (at St. Molua, C.I. Church)... Their 10 children were baptized at St. Molua or at St. Salvator, C.I. Church, in Glasslough... It is possible (likely) that John's mother's maiden name was Swanzy (maybe Mary Swanzy ?)Probably connected to the Samuel Swanzy family of the Drumsnat/Kilmore/Clones Parishes and/or the Henry Swanzy family of Clontibret Parish. Samuel Swanzy, Barrister, who may be my GGG Grandfather, is listed as being from Swanville (where is Swanville ???). Samuel Swanzy is also listed as being from Tullycorbet Parish and from County Armagh ??? Thanks Dick Kiernan

I am researching McKenna, Lawrence born in County Monaghan, married Margaret, she was born in Ireland. He was my gggrandfather. His son Patrick was born 1827, County Monaghan, he died 5 Oct 1896 in Providence, RI. He married Mary Monahan 1834, in Providence, RI 20 November 1855. There are several McKenna families in Providence, RI. I just wonder is any of them have any further info on Lawrence, Margaaret or Mary. I have already found Major Purcell, he is married to my first cousin once removed. Elizabeth McKenna Jutras

Elizabeth BREAKEY married Isaiah Jeremiah FERGUSON March 9, 1864 in 1st Ballybay Pres Church, Derryvalley. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Breakey of the Drumskelt side of the family. Isaiah was a widower from County Cavan whose father may have been the John Ferguson who died in 1867 in the Townland of Bun, County Cavan which is just south of the Monaghan border. -- Colin Ferguson Coarsegold, CA http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colin/

Looking for DALY, MARRON and DUFFY in Monaghan esp. Bocks and Ballybay (Lurgahamla) from late-17th century. Patrick Daly b. 1864 emigrated to Leadville, Colorado then to Anaconda, Montana and returned 1893. Any info. appreciated Regards David O'Daly

I have no dates and the following are all guesswork... My maternal grandfather Robert Eakin born C. 1887 married C.1912 to Ellen Moffett.....Family talk says that Robert worked with the Railways in Pettigo, Clones and Monaghan before moving with his family consisting of Ellen and their children, Bessie 1916--1997, Tommy, Harry, Emily, Patricia, Robert, Nellie, and Bobby..... to Belfast. Robert Sr. is reputed to have had a brother,Tommy and a sister Bessie, who migrated to America Frances Oakes ( nee) Rice

Owen Conlon married Anne Farrell in the Parish of Errigal Trough in 1844. They had two daughters, Bridget and Margaret, and emigrated to the US in 1847, settling in Pawtucket, RI. Who were their parents ?? Thanks Wayne