I have done Rooney/Roney research in Cleator Moor. If I can share anything or assist let me know. I still have a few questions myself Bill -------------- Original message from Carolgriff@aol.com: -------------- > Hi > > My Irish families were in Cleator Moor area of Cumberland and I do know that > there was lots of unrest between protestant and catholic- riots etc, There > was an orange lodge in the Whitehaven area as an orange order march took place > 12 july 1884 by the Cumberland orange order, during the ensuing riot a > policeman was shot and killed. Weapons including revolvers swords sabres and > pikes > were found. There were also other incidents sparked off by various events. > I got this from cleator moor revealed- a book by Tom Duffy. > > No mention of any Roneys from memory- I have Roneys too and have looked at > your family on census returns many a time:) > > I'll have a proper read tonight incase Ive missed anything - work first > mores the pity. > > carol > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NIR-DOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message