----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick" <grappadw@bellsouth.net> To: "Theo McMahon" <theomcmahon@eircom.net>; "GraceMoloney clogherHistSoc" <chs@eircom.net> Cc: "Charles Sullivan" <cwsulliv@triad.rr.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 3:07 PM Subject: McElroy/donnelly's Fermanagh/Monaghan breahthru > Theo and Grace: > In Ireland > > It's been a great few days for me in research, capped today by receiving my > copy of the Clogher Record 2002. Your insert on my search and reward is > perfect and I will advise you both if I get an answer. > > Several days ago, my cousin (who is the New York Director of Immigration and > Naturalization Services), forwarded two naturalization records, for two > different Bernard McElroy's. I had one (1865) for several years, thinking it > was correct. The second one (1886) proved to be the correct one. It included > a "perfect" signature of Bernard, his witness was his brother Daniel living > in Brooklyn (trade tinsmith), it included Bernard's birthdate Oct. 5, 1840 > which confirms my year estimate. > > Daniel's address and trade were included. I had already identified a Daniel > living in Brooklyn in the 1870 census with a Margaret Rooney and her > children as a "tinsmith". Yesterday I accessed the 1880 census and again > found Daniel (Tinsmith) living with his SISTER Margaret Rooney with a > variety of children born in the USA from 1857 on. The icing on the cake, > beyond finding a sister of Bernard and Daniel, was an "Aunt" Susan Donnelly > was living with them. That should be the sister of Ann Donnelly, the mother > of Bernard, Daniel and now Margaret. Margaret's age (1834/36) puts her older > than Bernard (1840) and younger than Daniel (1832/33). > > Would you add the additional two names, in any further research. Sister of > Daniel & Bernard Margaret McElroy-Rooney (b 1834/36) and Susan Donnelly > (b1820) sister of Ann Donnelly-McElroy. All born in Ireland. > > My next USA research will be tracking the boat arrival of Margaret Rooney > before 1857, as either a Rooney or a McElroy. The elder son of Margaret is > named Edward, probably named after her father. I also will research all the > male Rooney males in the 1900 Census's. Their probable age in 1900 would be > Edward 43, Thomas 38, Robert 34. > > One final question. I have learned that the Irish tend to interchange my > great-grandmother's first name; Delia=Bridget=Bidelia. In the NY Brooklyn > City Directory I found the following first name conflict at the address > listed by Daniel in the Naturalization papers of Bernard at 349 Van Brunt. > In 1886/87 and 1887/88 a Dennis McElroy, and in 1893 a Daniel. Are Dennis > and Daniel used together? Or more likely a spelling error? This is important > as the only Tapscott ship McElroy I found on Aug 18, 1857 was a Dennis at > the right age. Daniel said twice he arrived on the Tapscott in 1857! > > Dick McElroy-Webber NC USA > >

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hF0.2ACIB/648 Message Board Post: Can anyone identify a Sublieutenant "Mekelroy"? He was an American Revolutionary War soldier with the detachment of Colonel Rogers and was reported to have died at Arkansas Post in April of 1779.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McElroy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hF0.2ACIB/548.1 Message Board Post: John McElroy Married to Lydia Ickes is my GGG grandfather through his son North Warfield. North married Emma Jane Geisalman and they migrated to Illinois. North was a captain in the Salvation Army. They setteled in Astoria, Ill. Their son Charles married Jennie Mentzerolf B: Aug 21, 1880 Groningen Holland. Their eldest daughter Helen is my grandmother. If you have anything on John and Lydia's parents I'd be delighted to have it. I have one great uncle still alive. He's 80 and interested in the family history. One of his sisters in law was tracking the family but never went further thanJohn. Thanks. Looking forward to hearing from you. Pat

I have a considerable amount of information on this family. I will be glad to share what I have. Julie Freeman jffree1@hotmail.com From: lucyatmeta@hotmail.com Reply-To: MCELROY-L@rootsweb.com To: MCELROY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MCELROY-L] Re: Samuel and Mary Irvine Mc Elroy Date: 21 Mar 2003 16:51:45 -0700 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Heppenstall, Gisler Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hF0.2ACIB/627.1 Message Board Post: Am a descendant of Samuel & Mary Irvine McElroy and am interested in sharing information. Thanks ==== MCELROY Mailing List ==== I'm no genealogist. ... Until this year I spelled it "geneOlogist!" _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

I just wanted to let All List members know that Grave Dedication date has been set for Saturday, June 7, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Warrenton Township Cemetery. Jefferson County Ohio The dedication will include, Patriots John McElroy, John Humphrey and Moses Kimball. and the Sons of the American Revolution Ebenezer Zane Chapter Color Guard everyone is welcome Hope to see you there Compatriot Thomas Ray McElroy

Jullie, I would also like the info you have on Samuel McElroy and Mary Irvine McElroy. I descend through Archibald, a brother of Samuel. Also, do you have Freemans in Lincoln Co., TN? Thanks, Dortha McElroy Greenlee ----- Original Message ----- From: "julie freeman" <jffree1@hotmail.com> To: <MCELROY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [MCELROY-L] Re: Samuel and Mary Irvine Mc Elroy > I have a considerable amount of information on this family. I will be glad > to share what I have. > > Julie Freeman > jffree1@hotmail.com > > > > > > From: lucyatmeta@hotmail.com > Reply-To: MCELROY-L@rootsweb.com > To: MCELROY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MCELROY-L] Re: Samuel and Mary Irvine Mc Elroy > Date: 21 Mar 2003 16:51:45 -0700 > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Heppenstall, Gisler > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hF0.2ACIB/627.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Am a descendant of Samuel & Mary Irvine McElroy and am interested in sharing > information. Thanks > > > ==== MCELROY Mailing List ==== > I'm no genealogist. ... Until this year I spelled it "geneOlogist!" > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online > http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > > ==== MCELROY Mailing List ==== > Remember it will help if you post in the subject line, the primary name, area of interest and dates, when making a query. Example: James McElroy, Franklin, TN, abt. 1856! >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mc Elroy -Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hF0.2ACIB/627.1.1 Message Board Post: Lucy please contact me at drainessutton@juno.com and i will send you an invite to my site that had their history Dolores

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Heppenstall, Gisler Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hF0.2ACIB/627.1 Message Board Post: Am a descendant of Samuel & Mary Irvine McElroy and am interested in sharing information. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hF0.2ACIB/353.1 Message Board Post: I had an uncle named Orie Earl. His parents were Calvin Otis and Cora Ellen. He had 6 brothers and 3 sisters. He was born in Nebraska.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hF0.2ACIB/647 Message Board Post: Sorry, Folks, I was mixed up when I typed the previous post. I am searching for descendents of JAMES Boyd McElroy, born 11-13-1889 In AL or MS to William V. McElroy & Mary Jane Miles McElroy (daughter of James Miles of Prentiss Co., MS). I think JAMES Boyd McElroy lived in WV in 1930s. Blessings, Cousin Mary Ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McELROY, MILES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hF0.2ACIB/646 Message Board Post: I am searching for descendents of William Boyd McElroy, born 11-13-1889 In AL or MS to William V. McElroy & Mary Jane Miles McElroy. I think William Boyd McElroy lived in WV in 1930s. Blessings, Cousin Mary Ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McELROY, GARBER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hF0.2ACIB/645 Message Board Post: I am searching for descendents of Willie May McElroy Garber & Clay Garber, who lived in Austin, TX for a number of years. Willie May, born in VanZandt Co., TX, was the daughter of Elbert S. McElroy & Abby D. White McElroy. Blessings, Cousin Mary Ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hF0.2ACIB/367.395.397.1 Message Board Post: My clan is African American too...I have lots of research already let's compare lines. I have a cousin named Valerie..you wouldn't be her would you??? I am the daughter of Mary from Hannibal MO...let's "chat" as I have over 1000 pages of research and I think we may have matches as my clan traces White as well...take care

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McElroy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hF0.2ACIB/367.395.397 Message Board Post: I too am looking for McElroys from Missouri. My clan is African American however, I have traced them back to white.My list goes back to 1860-63 in St. Louis and Franklin County, Missouri. If you think any of these are helpful just let me know.

In a message dated 3/14/2003 12:25:28 PM Central Standard Time, craigmcilroy@attbi.com writes: > Hi, > Craig and Bertha McIlroy would like to join in, > Craigs line is..James Craig McIlroy, his father James Rudolph McIlroy Ark. > his father George Hopkins McIlroy Ark., his father James Hayden McIlroy > Ark., his father WIlliam C. McIlroy Ark., his father Robert McIlroy N.C., > his father James McElroy N.C., his father William McElroy Va., his father > we think if Archibald McElroy abt 1731, Pa., then to the immigrant James > McElroy. > The connection is a little sketchy from William to Archibald. > Do you have any information or documentation of this. > We have been doing research off and on for a long time. > Just getting into the internet genealogy. > Thanks, Anything would be greatly appreciated. > Bertha >

Hello... I am searching for my great-grandparents who were last found in the 1880 census in Vails Gate, NY......In 1871, my grandfather, Fred James McElroy was born to them in May in Vails Gate so I know the family was there at least from 1871 to 1880 but where did they go after this??? I have been "stonewalled" in an attempt to find them. I welcome and thank all who might be able to assist me in my search for them... Dixie, Newton, NJ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McELROY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hF0.2ACIB/644 Message Board Post: I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records. This is one of the 35,643 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McELROY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hF0.2ACIB/643 Message Board Post: I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records. This is one of the 35,643 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Anytime you receive any information from anywhere, it is up to you to prove it. Never, ever take any information at its face value. Always take the time and prove it. The fact that someone shares information they have with the list does not make them a bad person - even if their information is proven erroneous. I seriously doubt that there is any serious researcher out there that hasn't had data in their data base (that they thought they had proven) that they have had to later go back and correct. At least I have several times had to go back and correct information in my data. I have taken Census data from two or more years as proving family facts - to only later, with more reliable data, to have to even change the way the family name was spelled. There is no way that I can emphasize too strongly that it is YOUR responsibility to PROVE any data you receive. There is no reason for you to become angry because someone might give you data that contains errors. Just nicely, inform them and anyone else that might have received the information. Also, there is no reason for someone that shares their files to have to become defensive because they shared a file. When someone tells them it contain errors, if it is their own data and they have proven it, they can counter with their proof. However, if the data is not their own, it is best that they either prove it before they share it again, or else find out in what way it is in error and at least check out that portion. Regardless, it is best to keep accusations on the list at a minimum, while we do bring erroneous data to the attention to the person presenting it. I would suggest that you first bring it to their attention privately. Then if they do nothing, bring it to the attention of the list, if it has been sent to the list. Otherwise, just remember to check out and prove any data you receive from anyone - even people you know to prove everything, because they too may have made a mistake or more accurate information may have come to light since they found their data. Maryann Dixon Moseby List Admin.