Hi listers, I have a copy of the 1911 Census Aid for Westmeath (FHL Film 1952201). However, I am not sure how this helps me search the census. Could sks point me in the right direction perhaps? Thx for any help offered. Roy

that site comes up with error message 'WRONG TURN" and has list of some other material..Charlotte Smith ----- Original Message ----- From: David Nugent <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 5:45 PM Subject: Re: [Irl-Westmeath] Frequency of Spaulding or Spalding surname > Have you tried this website: > > www.irishroots.net/Westmeath.htm > > David Nugent > > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >

Hi, Yes, that very well could be the parish that your ancestors were married in. St. Peter's is next door. You could write to them and request a search. If they are as nice as they were in St. Peter's they let me view the records...of course they were never out of their hands. But, I'm sure they would do a search for you, as you have the date and names..etc. Good Luck. Jackie D. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, January 21, 2001 10:55 PM Subject: [Irl-Westmeath] Frequency of Spaulding or Spalding surname >I am new to the list, but I am hoping that someone can comment on the >frequency of the surname Spalding or Spaulding in Westmeath. I am trying to >search my wife's family for our newborn son, James. > >So far, I have only discovered that her great, great, great grandfather, >James Spaulding, was born in County Westmeath on 8 September 1819 to Patrick >and Bridget Spaulding. He and his parents arrived in New York, New York on >19 August 1839, and they then moved to Boston. > >Does anyone know if this name is common in Westmeath, or does it exist in >only a few parishes? From the IGI, I was able to find a John Spalding, who >was married in 1866 at Roman Catholic Chapel, St. Mary's Parish By Athlone, >Westmeath. I am wondering if this may be their parish. > >Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, since I am new to this. > >Thanks, > >Jim Bayard >Wareham, Massachusetts > > >============================== >Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate >your heritage! >http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >

Hi, Could someone please tell me if STS. PETER & PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Athlone has a cemetery beside the church and is there a church yard for both the old and new church? If not, where would the cemeteries be located? Many thanks! Loretta [email protected]

The film FHL 1279225 covering St. Mary's would definitely be the place to start. Let me know if you see any Claffey/Claffy people on the film. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 5:52 PM Subject: [Irl-Westmeath] Frequency of Spaulding or Spalding surname > I am new to the list, but I am hoping that someone can comment on the > frequency of the surname Spalding or Spaulding in Westmeath. I am trying to > search my wife's family for our newborn son, James. > > So far, I have only discovered that her great, great, great grandfather, > James Spaulding, was born in County Westmeath on 8 September 1819 to Patrick > and Bridget Spaulding. He and his parents arrived in New York, New York on > 19 August 1839, and they then moved to Boston. > > Does anyone know if this name is common in Westmeath, or does it exist in > only a few parishes? From the IGI, I was able to find a John Spalding, who > was married in 1866 at Roman Catholic Chapel, St. Mary's Parish By Athlone, > Westmeath. I am wondering if this may be their parish. > > Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, since I am new to this. > > Thanks, > > Jim Bayard > Wareham, Massachusetts > > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >

A search of the URL below turns up several Lawrence Summers (see example below) and several Ellen Kirwan. None seem to match your dates, but at least you can locate areas in Ireland where the surname existed. If their first child was born in 1867, your marriage date would likely be 1866 or 1867. If I had to guess, I would say they were married in England. http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/frameset_search.asp FamilySearchT International Genealogical Index v4.01 British Isles IGI Record Select record to download - (50 maximum) Laurince SOMMERS Sex: M Event(s): Christening: 13 Nov 1838 Askeaton, Limerick, Ireland Parents: Father: John SOMMERS Mother: Bridget NESTOR Source Information: Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type C701131 1829-1881 0926138 Film NONE Sheet: ----- Original Message ----- From: JOSEPH BISPHAM <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 10:13 AM Subject: [Irl-Westmeath] kirwan/summers > I am reposting the following surnames as ,despite paying for a search at the Heritage Centre, I am completely at a standstill with the following; ELLEN KIRWAN( KIRVAN) and LAWRENCE SUMMERS. they were married,maybe in Ireland,someimye before 1867 when their first son,JOHN, was born in lIVERPOOL. Estimated date of birth for Ellen and Lawrence is 1839.Janice > > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >

I am new to the list, but I am hoping that someone can comment on the frequency of the surname Spalding or Spaulding in Westmeath. I am trying to search my wife's family for our newborn son, James. So far, I have only discovered that her great, great, great grandfather, James Spaulding, was born in County Westmeath on 8 September 1819 to Patrick and Bridget Spaulding. He and his parents arrived in New York, New York on 19 August 1839, and they then moved to Boston. Does anyone know if this name is common in Westmeath, or does it exist in only a few parishes? From the IGI, I was able to find a John Spalding, who was married in 1866 at Roman Catholic Chapel, St. Mary's Parish By Athlone, Westmeath. I am wondering if this may be their parish. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, since I am new to this. Thanks, Jim Bayard Wareham, Massachusetts

Have you tried this website: www.irishroots.net/Westmeath.htm David Nugent

Hi Dan Thanks for your reply, yes I have since found that it should be Rathowen, John Moran & Mary McCormick married 27/11/1822 , are these names familiar to anyone??? thanks Jan Morrison Dan Touse wrote: > Hi Jan, > > Could Rathhonen be the same as Rathowen? > > Dan > > ============================== > The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1

I am reposting the following surnames as ,despite paying for a search at the Heritage Centre, I am completely at a standstill with the following; ELLEN KIRWAN( KIRVAN) and LAWRENCE SUMMERS. they were married,maybe in Ireland,someimye before 1867 when their first son,JOHN, was born in lIVERPOOL. Estimated date of birth for Ellen and Lawrence is 1839.Janice

Protestant. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [Irl-Westmeath] New uploads > Hi, > > Is Church of Ireland Roman Catholic or Protestant? > > Joan > > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >

Tom, Where are your Sweeneys from? Any come to Brooklyn, New York? Joan

Hi I have a book IRISH RECORDS by James G. Ryan published by Ancestry publishing. They have a listing. Civil Parish: Ardnurcher or Horseleap. map grid: 50 C Parish: "Clara, see Kilbride (1) Co. Offaly Diocese ME. Then in offaly listings: Parish Kilbride(1) near Kilmanaghan Map Grid;4 RC parish: Clara Diocese Me. earliest recxord; b 2.1845;m.11.1821;d.1.1825 Missing dates: d.2.1854-10.1864, ends 10.1868 Parish addreess: Rev James Deignan PP. Clara, Co. Offaly This book was written many years ago and possible there is a new priest. You coud possible get it at your library or inter library loan. There is a map that shows you where the Grids are located. Good Luck Jackie

I wanted to report my earlier request. I have been told that someone visited Ireland and found that these families were from Horseleap. What Catholic Church records would be available and what church should I search for? From the Maps I find Clara or Ardnorcher as the parishes. John McGinnis married Mary Gaffney bef. 1844 in West Meath. >They had 5 children before immigrating to US. > >Mary born abt. 1844 >Michael born abt. 1846 >Rose born abt. 1846 (I know same year as Michael) >Bridget born abt. 1849 >Ann born?? > >If anyone has any info. or has suggestions on where to look I'd appreciate >it. I have checked the tombstones in US and all headstones say they are >from Westmeath Co. Ireland. > >They came to US abt. 1850. -Tom Gerber Researching: Ireland: Carroll, Coleman, Lahiff, McGinnis, Egan, Mooney, Nolan, Sexton, Sweeney Germany: Gerber, Arth, Preisen/Preusen, Knaeble Luxembourg: Wagner France: Lefevre Norway: Gilbertson See: WorldConnect Project at www.Rootsweb.com See: www.tomgerber.com

Hi, Is Church of Ireland Roman Catholic or Protestant? Joan

Hi! My name is Christina Hunt. I have recently put together a webpage on Westmeath for Ireland Genealogy Projects. Have just completed a small series of uploads with Church of Ireland Baptisms for Mullingar. If interested in checking this out the url is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlwem2/ I am glad to add links to any personal webpages containing Westmeath names. Just send me a note with your link. Feel free to drop me a line. Christina [email protected]

Hello listers, I'm new to the Westmeath list.My names of interest are RUDDY and MEARA. There was a James RUDDY, retired soldier, in Clonmellon in the 1850's (in Griffiths LV) who seems to be my gg grandfather. His son William emigrated to Australia where he married Margaret MEARA, also from Ireland.They then moved to NZ in 1867. They were following the goldrushes! Without much success however! MELVYON is an unusual family name that keeps popping up in generations as a middle name- its significance may be a maiden name some time earlier. My Husband and I are coming to Ireland for a quick visit in Sept so I am trying to have as much info as I can before I get there. Any help, advice or possible links much appreciated. Maureen, from Auckland, New Zealand

http://rootsweb.com/~irish/igsi_published/passlist/5800list.htm#MA Be sure to check this site for your ancestor.

http://www.irishroots.net/FrmWMth.htm Dun na Si Heritage Centre, Co Westmeath, Ireland. Print out this form, fill in the details and post it with the Initial Search Fee (US $40 or 20 Irish Punts - a personal cheque will suffice) to: Dun na Si Heritage Centre, Knockdomney, Moate, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. Ancestor's Name ____________________________________ Ancestor's Place of Birth in County Westmeath___________________ Ancestor's Father ________________________________ Ancestor's Mother (including her pre-marriage surname)________________________________ Ancestor's approximate year of birth_________ Ancestor's religious denomination __________________ Did your ancestor marry in Co Westmeath Yes or No ? ________ If yes, (a) to whom ________________________________ (b) approximate year __________ (c) names of children born in Co Westmeath _________________________________ :_____________________________________________________________________ _____ When did your ancestor emigrate ? ___________ Names of brothers and sisters of your ancestor? _________________________ :_____________________________________________________________________ _____ Did your ancestor's parents emigrate? ___________ Further information (if necessary use a separate sheet): :_____________________________________________________________________ _____ :_____________________________________________________________________ _____ Please fill in your name and address below: :_____________________________________________________________________ _____ :_____________________________________________________________________ _____ :_____________________________________________________________________ _____ ----- Original Message ----- From: Elizabeth Levin <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 1:10 PM Subject: [Irl-Westmeath] Heritage Center form > I recently sent for the form for obtaining information from the Irish > Heritage. They sent back an attachment to print out that I am not able to > read with my computer. Could someone send me a plain E-mail of this form? > > Betty Levin > > Researching - sad to say- the uncommon names of Patrick Smith and Patrick > O'Brien! > > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 >

Hi Sorry about that mess,as I said I'm still learning. If you see any names of interest, I'll clarify them for you. Regards Frank McGonigal