Is the lister still with us who was researching these Millmount Johnson, if so could they please toss a mail into my mail box, off the list. CARA

Dear Cara I thought I would just let you know that this man has not been claimed by anyone on the list so sad CARA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cara_Links" <cracker@hotkey.net.au> To: <IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 4:06 PM Subject: [Wicklow] WHO IS > James Ernest Johnston of Esk Farm (Tasmania Australia) > born at Rathdrum Co Wicklow Ireland on the 16th July 1907 > Died in Melbourne Australia August 6th 1955 > > Headstone Erected at Ireh Church yard in Tasmania Australia > > SO who does this man belong to what was his claim to fame > how did he end up in Tasmania who did he marry > Cara would like to know very much where this man came from in Rathdrum and > whom he belonged to > any takers for this headstone > Photo available > > CARA > > > ==== IRL-WICKLOW Mailing List ==== > *Folk lore* is a wonderful additive to family research, but one must not > base their whole search around it. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Hi Cara Thanks so much for the Castletown Church information. Looks like another trip for me. Something to which I'll look forward....as if I need an excuse to hop over there. And yes, I can kick myself for not pursuing the Wagon Weadicks with Jim, but time had run out and it was more of a call-in to say hello and goodbye than a sit-down genealogical discussion, which is of no interest to Jim. He's a history buff. When I get the chance, I'll get back to him about them. As an aside, Fr. Dunphy was a very busy man! Building Churches AND matchmaking. Still, it would be nice if SOMEONE/ANYONE on the list happened to come across a Weadick/Wadick, etc. and shared it with us. You and I seem to be the only ones who've ever seen the name. :o) Thanks again, Cara, Peggy

It would have been a wise move to have asked Jim Rees his source on these names Peggy, but it is interesting to note that the area you speak of( Castletown) has so many Arklow men and women who reside in its Graveyard. But things I have found recorded are not about the *Wagoners* .... But back to Castletown The Wexford People Recorded that the Church in Castletown had been destroyed by fire 28th November 1798 by Castletown Yeomanry.... It has also been recorded down through the chanels of history that their was indeed 10 churches burnt in the North Wexford-South Wicklow area and of course this Catholic church just happened to be one of them.........these facts were recorded in the Wexford People in 1884 when an Advertisement appeared, which was to say St Patricks Chapel, Castletown Co Wexford, TO BUILDERS Proposal will be received from competent persons for building a Nw Catholic Chapel at Castletown, Co Wexford, Parish of Arklow In accordance with the drawings and specifications to be seen at the Parochial Residence Arklow and at the Offices of William Hague Architect 62 Dawson Street Dublin Sealed tenders to Rev James Dunphy P.P.Arklow, Or William Hague Architect, to be delivered on or before Saturday the 1st March 1884. So it came to light that Rev James Dunphy was the leader in the building of the present church, Money was collected from Dublin to Cork, mainly from fishing ports and the Arklow Fishermen dug deep into their pockets and gave also to the buidling fund of this church. Interesting enough the stone was carted by horse and wagon from Aughrim and an Aughrim Builder name Thomas Kelly, was the man who must have won the contract to build the church, because he is listed as the builder of Castletown Church. The land the church was to built on had been donated by Lord Granard and his eminence Cardinal McCabe laid the foundation stone in 1884. 14th November saw another Advertisement in the *The People* which said, Castletown Arklow, The new church of St Patrick's Castletown will be solemnly dedicated by, The Lord Rev Dr. Walsh, Lord Archbishop of Dublin Primate of Ireland. On SUnday November 15th High Mass will commence at 12 O'clock First Gospel by Rev Dr. mCarthy, Professor of Clonliffe College Dublin. A procession from Arklow was lead by their Most Rev Dr. Walsh and their parish priest Rev J Dunphy and the parish priest from Rathvilly, Rev J Phelan, the old church ( 1806 ) was deconsecrated and became the St Patricks Hall and the New building was blessed at 12 p.m. The old hall stands with no roof, (as age has caught up with it ) in the middle of the graveyard, so after much wondering I now realise that Casteltown, Inch by Gorey were all once linked to Arklow either by the diocese or in fact just by the generosity of people............but if one looking for certain graves of Arklow people one should never forget to stop off and take a look at this, tidy well kept graveyard that holds many a name, with the native home of Arklow, Avoca and no doubt many other places that surround the area. I enjoyed my time there, except there was this bull in the next paddock, and he was keen to come into where I was, and not being as fit as I once was, I couldnt imagine me shinning up the nearest tree, so I returned when he had been moved to another paddock, he just seemed to friendly for my liking, as Peggy can vouch for it, I dont particularly like these over friendly animals with hooves..........they stand on you, and from my old memory that hurts. Cheers for now Cara

Searching for URL Main Office Postal Service covering Roundwood County Wicklow Area..Do old records exist ? My ancesters moved into a house named HERMANE townland Sleamaine 1860.According to Grifith Evaluation the head of the family was listed as Bridget KENNA. Does this house still exist ? Any help appreciated Joseph Kenna

Hello Listers, I have gathered several names married to Earl/Earls/Earle in my research. I have marriage dates and in most cases Father's names. If any of them belong to you I will forward details. Anona Earles, Elizabeth, Earls, Heatley Hollingsworth, Mary Hall Richard Kenny Margaret Leviston, Thomas Mulhern Elizabeth Revell Anne Stringer, Francina Wren Diane Young Joseph.

Hi Joyce Thanks so much - I'll add Lucy to my WHEATLEY collection! Thank you for thinking of me! Stephanie

I have to say before I go any further that I feel that Father Hoare, was confused on his *Promised Land* to be sure everyone knows its just outside of Devonport Tasmania Australia, the place carries the name*Promised Land* along with a sign that says No Where Else. But as the Promised land Father Hoare was heading to was in the opposite direction, I thought ( and I have persmission) just do a cross section of some of the Irish names that went with this movement. Should I miss anyone then dont be telling me I missed them, tell the list about them, after all if you know about them then they are your ancestors, you would certainly know more of them than any of us. Fort Smith Names that were looked at in later census, after this movement were Andrew Hendricks he arrived in 1853 a little later than the earlier settlers, to thistownship. The family of Breen which had left Ireland Consisted of James aged 57 years his wife Fanny aged 53, with there children Anne 20, John 22, Margaret 11,Patrick and Peter aged 18 years, William 9 and MAry Aged 13 years, Mary, sadly died in Roseville, and was buried there later to be moved to Calvary Cemetery. James followed his profession of Ireland -Farming William aged 9 when he arrived in Fort Smith, went on to be a successful man in business and later he became an officer in the United States Courts He also spent time in the Fort Smith Rifles. Margaret Aged 11 years was to marry Andrew Handrick c 1856 and went on to have 12 children .... William and Mary Dagg former tennants of the Fitzwilliam estate, and it has been wondered if Mary was indeed his first wife and not his sister, but William did marry a woman called Martha Kirk and by her had five children, and is supposed to be buried in the Sugarloaf Mountain Area south of Hartford. Bryan O'Keefe with his family Mary 34 yrs and sone John who was 14 years also lived at Fort Smith or indeed within the area of this township. The Kelly family consisted of Tobias his wife Mary sons James, Nicholas, George, and daughters Betty and Biddy, where this family went to or what they did has remained a mystery unless someone on this list can enlighten us but they did leve behind in Co Wicklow a legacy of one son Patrick he a butcher like the rest of the family .......what became of that young man? Family historians have stated that this family may have stopped off in Roseville or Clarkesville east of Fort Smith.......did they I would indeed like to know if they did? There youngest son adding to the mystery left Liverpool on the Empire Queen and arrived in New Orleans September 4th 1850, but he did settle in the Fort Smith area and practiced the family trade with his brother of Butchering cattle and pigs in America. 1862 saw him enlist and he he joined the Captain Luney Brewner Compnay 1st regiment Creek Mounted Volunteers, Confederate states of America at Cloaska, Cherokee nation now Oklahoma, Surviving the war in 1866 he married Mary Neville and fathered 14 children, turned his hand to prospecting for a while, but in 1883 returned to the butchering business and was to have a business called "Kelly and SOn, Dealers in Fresh Meats" All of he above except Tobias Jnr. were Ticonderoga passengers. Cheers CARA

When taking a walk around Calary Churchyard (North Co.Wicklow) I noticed the following stone and thought it might be of interest to Taylor or Wheatley researchers In loving memory of Robert Taylor Ballinastoe 1896 - 1991 his son Norman 1930 - 1948 and his wife Lucy (nee Wheatley) 1905-1987 "In God's Keeping" Joyce Tunstead -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.1/28 - Release Date: 24/06/05

Yes you are correct. It is my understanding that Moneymeen was originally spelled "Munimeen" and it written that way on Laurence Byrne's tombstone. Deb Peterson

Last month I posted a message requesting information about the DOUGLAS family. Since then I have had 2 very good replies and now wish to thank Paul Gorry and Jill Watson for the information and guidance that they have given. It has been much appreciated. Once again a big thank you Regards Garry Williams New Zealand

Greetings Listers In our Family Tree we have a Ruth Malone born abt.1832 and died in New Zealand 27 Apr 1867. She married William Douglas on 27 Jan 1848 in Rathvilly, Carlow Ireland. While searching the Douglas Family Tree I have discovered that Ruth MALONE was bor in The Mill Rathmore and her parents were JOSEPH MALONE AND ALICE. Does anyone have any information on Ruth MALONE and her ancestors or anything about The Mill Rathmore. Any information much appreciated. Regards Garry Williams New Zealand

Hi List I'm still hunting Weadick/Wadock, etc. So, to all you Historians.....is there anyone out there who might have heard the expression "Wagon Weadicks"? Recently, I was speaking with Jim Rees, and he told me about a group of people who came into Arklow, Co. Wicklow from the Wexford area (Castletown area). They were called "The Wagon Weadicks", since they came in wagons from the Castletown region. He didn't have a lot to say on the subject, and mentioned them only in passing at the end of my visit and we ran out of time. Our discussion had to do with 5 Waduck men in Wexford, accused of being Papists, who lost their land (6,000 acres) in the 1650s. I wondered where they might have gone, and if they might have ended up in Arklow. Some of the land bordered the Castletown region. Any input would be welcome! Cheers, Peggy

Hi Deb I'm not researching this line. I just collect records and pass them on when I can. I do have a Doyle - Catherine Doyle who married Daniel Weadock in 1826 in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. She was my Gr. Gr. Grandmother. My main interest is Weadick/Wadock and all variations of the name. Mooty and Doolin are my other interests, and I fool around a lot with Murphys and O'Neills (my father's side). When I couldn't get further back in the Church records for my Weadicks, I went sideways. So if you come across a Weadick/Wadick/Wadock, etc., I'd appreciated the info. Have a great day, Peggy

Hi Daz Thanks so much for the link! Peggy

This might be spoken, and heard, as "Munameen". 'Tis a thought. And a good thought, Pete. Thanks, Peggy

Hello Listers, I would appreciate any info anyone may have of Thomas Rufus Earls bn Arklow,Wicklow c 1848.He emigrated to New Zealand from Gravesend aboard the "Peeress" and disembarked at Lyttelton in 1874. He worked as a railway linesman. He married Cassandra Basher in Christchurch in 1876. He died in Chch in 1934. Anona Robinson anarob@paradise.net.nz

Peg, Thanks for your information. As you can see the Byrne/Foley/Doyle families are very much intertwined-hence my search is very slow going. I believe the marriage record you have of John Doyle and Bridget Byrne matches my line. I have the following information from their tombstone: John Doyle d: 13 Nov 1872, aged 60yrs. Native of Co. Wicklow, IRL, Vet Gar 1861-1865 Bridget, wife of J Doyle d: 20 Mar 1885, aged 78 yrs John Doyle d: 20 Sep 1897, aged 53yrs, son of J & B Doyle. This grave is located in Truman, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Is this a line that you are researching? I would be happy to share my information with you. Cara, I have been going back through the archives in search of these names but as of yet have not found much of a match. I know at one time you mentioned that you may have some information that was rather unpleasant regarding the Byrne family line. Would you be willing to share that information? Ellen, My Hugh Byrne came to Wisconsin with his brother, Patrick and their mother, Bridget as well as her 2nd husband, John Doyle. I believe they arrived at New York and came directly to Wisconsin. Hugh Byrne is definetly a name in my line, but yours doesn't seem to match, at least not at this time.

Hya Peggy, shortcut to the Wicklow archives; turn left over Whitebridge in Avoca and take the right after the copper mine bridge....................................sorry only kidding; http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/irl-wicklow gets you the archives and; http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/?list=IRL-WICKLOW enables you to search them. Regards Daz.

Hi Cara Hoping all is well, as I get closer to this bloody wedding. :o) I've been on this list a couple of years, now, and haven't looked at the archives. That's because I don't know HOW to get to the archives. (Dopey me). Can you tell me, please? Thanks in advance, Peggy/NY