FYI-I am not related. Just researching The Irish in Iowa... Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm The Irish in Iowa http://www.rootsweb.com/~iarecrds/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa Wednesday, July 2, 1913 Mrs. Patrick Weir Was a Resident of Fairfield Township for 22 Years. It is with a feeling of profound regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Patrick Weir, which occurred very suddenly at the farm home northwest of this town Monday afternoon at three o'clock p.m. Mrs. Weir had apparently been in her usual good physical condition and was up and about with the other members of her family until half an hour before her death. The first intimation her people had of her being sick was when she complained of feeling poorly and so rapid was her decline that in half an hour she was cold in death. The probable cause of her death was heart failure. The funeral was held at 10:30 o'clock today from the Catholic church in Whittemore and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery northwest of town. Rev. Father Dullard, pastor of the church, celebrated a requiem mass and preached a fitting sermon on the occasion. Bridget Grady was born November 10, 1864 [Note error-probably c. 1849] in Ballahanus, county Mayo, Ireland. Her parents died when she was a child and she came to the United States, landing in New York in 1859. She remained in the east a couple of years and in 1861 came west and settled in Peotone, Illinois. At this place on June 7, 1864, she was united in marriage to Patrick Weir, who survives her. To this happy union nine children were born, eight sons and one daughter: Michael C. of Whittemore, Thomas H., who died in infancy, John M. of Mason City, James F. Peterson, Patrick E and George A and William M who reside at home, Julia who died in 1903 and Thomas who died in infancy in 1880. Mr and Mrs. Weir made their home on the farm all their married life. They farmed near Peotone, Illinois, until 1891 when they moved to Palo Alto county and began building up their present beautiful home where, with her family and loving consort, she lived a happy and contented life until death claimed her. In the death of Mrs. Weir the community loses a truly good woman and her family loses its most valued member, a kind and loving mother. She lived a good Christian life and was devoted in a remarkable way to her family, her neighbors and to her church. Under her hospitable management the Weir home was one in which neighbors and friends always found a hearty welcome and only those who had the pleasure of being a guest at her home can fully appreciate how sadly that home will miss the lovely little mother with her cheery smile and hearty greeting. Her life was a busy and useful one and we sincerely hope and trust that her sleep may be a peaceful one. May her soul rest in peace. The following relatives from a distance were in attendance at the funeral: James Weir and wife of Peterson, John Weir and wife of Chicago, and Mamie Weir of Chicago.--Whittemore Champion. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Other Info: 1895 State Census of Iowa-Palo Alto Co, Fairfield Township 227 8 40 Weir Pat 52 M M Ireland Catholic 228 8 40 Weir Bridget 45 F M 229 8 40 Weir John 24 M S Ills 230 8 40 Weir Patrick 22 M S 231 8 40 Weir James 19 M S 232 8 40 Weir George 18 M S 233 8 40 Weir William 12 M S

Searching Irish roots, info for DELANEY, Thomas family of Kilkenny, Ireland according to family stories. Thomas was b. abt 1806. Married a woman named Mary (surname unknown) abt 1837. They had 3 children, Catherine b. abt 1839, and twins Edward and Thomas, b abt 1841 before they immigrated to Nepean Twp, Carleton Cty, Ontario, Canada, abt 1842. All ages based on the 1851 Ontario Census, which only lists Ireland as the birthplace. Any information re Kilkenny/Irish roots, or hints on how to find, greatly appreciated. thanks, alexsandra -- Alexsandra K. Stewart Pancultural Associates, Inc. Appreciative Inquiry and Management Consulting 1628 Oak Street NW Washington DC 20010 USA tel: 202-667-6855 fax: 202-667-4727 internet: www.pancultural.com e-mail: alexsa@pancultural.com

Searching Irish roots of DWYER, Michael (b. 1800) of Knockballynoe, Kilfeakle, Tip, IRL (Golden parish) (parents: William DWYER and Ellen ALLEN (ALLAN?) m. Mary Winnifred CAHILL (b.1798) (parents: William CAHILL and Mary CAREY, immigrated in 1847-1849 with 4 children: Ellen b. 1830, John b.1834, Mary b. 1837, and Timothy b.1842, all in Kilfeakle. Looking for any information on Michael and Mary Winnifred's parents or siblings left in Ireland, or connections to them. Also family story says they were immigrating to US -- but captain of the ship put all ashore in Canada (closer I was told and money saved that way) -- would I search US ship lists or Canadian lists? They probably left from Cork. They ended up in Ontario. (Michael died/buried Whitchurch, Ont 2 weeks of arrival, in 1849) I find brick walls trying to locate name of ship /port of arrival or departure, even year as both dates were always mentioned in family stories, yet we know Michaels' death date was 1849. thanks for any help -- alexsandra -- Alexsandra K. Stewart Pancultural Associates, Inc. Appreciative Inquiry and Management Consulting 1628 Oak Street NW Washington DC 20010 USA tel: 202-667-6855 fax: 202-667-4727 internet: www.pancultural.com e-mail: alexsa@pancultural.com

Searching Irish roots of GLEESON, Cornelius b. 1812, m. Bridget MULLINS May,1836 in Newport/Birdhill Parish, Carrowkeale, Tipperary, Ireland. Immigrated to Ontario via Quebec abt 1839/40 with 2 children Martin (Bapt. 4/24/1837 sponsor Ellen COFFEY) and Patrick (Bapt. 4/13/1838, sponsor Hanna MCMAHON/MAHER.) Name sometimes spelled Gleason. Searching for any info re Cornelius and Bridget's parents and siblings left in Ireland, or connections to them. thank you, alexsandra -- Alexsandra K. Stewart Pancultural Associates, Inc. Appreciative Inquiry and Management Consulting 1628 Oak Street NW Washington DC 20010 USA tel: 202-667-6855 fax: 202-667-4727 internet: www.pancultural.com e-mail: alexsa@pancultural.com

Dennis Ahern of the TIARA site ( http://www.tiara.ie ) who knew John personally, has set up an online condolence book for John Broderick (seanruad) at http://www.tiara.ie/guestbook/guestbook.html If John or his website ever helped you locate a place in Ireland, or even if he didn't, you might want to consider leaving a message for his family. Feel free to pass that url on to any lists John was a member of (please don't forward this message, just the url). Maura <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Maura Petzolt mpetzolt2@webtv.net <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> SHAMROCK ROOTS homepage http://community.webtv.net/shamrockroots/SHAMROCKROOTS Helpful Hints for Successful Searching http://community.webtv.net/mpetzolt2/helpfulhints

Scarf, Scarfe, Scarff, Scariff; Ireland; 1500-2000 I seek to identify members of this family group who may be found in present or past records in Ireland for the period 1500-2000. There are many spelling variants but the Irish pronunciation is SCARIFF. Surviving present day family born in Ireland use the spelling Scariff and Scarff. SCARF / SCARFE / SCARFF / SCARIFF is an uncommon name in Ireland today as most of tis family emigrated from Ireland in the period 1820-1850. As a consequence of the Irish Diaspora, present day descendants are scattered around the globe to Australia, Canada, USA and Britain. The name may have early Viking origins in Ireland circa 700-800.The early origins may also have been Anglo-Norman circa 1200. The Canadian descendants now use the spelling Scharf, Scharfe, Scarf and Scarfe. The Australian descendants use the spelling Scarff and Scarffe. The present day Irish descendants use the spelling Scarff and Scariff. There is a real possibility of a link with the Scarfe families on the Isle of Man.The surname Scarf,Scarfe,Skeriff,MacSkeriff is found in pre 1500 records for the parish of Lonan on the Isle of Man. Family folklore and documents identify these Irish ancestors in the Province of Munster circa 16th Century. A copy of a map for 8th Century Ireland records that the family were resident in Co Kerry, Co Limerick and also in the Co Kilkenny/Co Carlow border area. I am unable to authenticate this map which records the name of SCARIFF for people resident in the vicinity of the location of present day Limerick, Cork and Kilkenny Family folklore claims Eogonacht origins in Munster provinceas a minor sept. Available records confirm a concentration of Scarf / Scarfe / Scarff / Scariff people in the vicinity of the Co.Carlow / Co Kilkenny border region on the Castlecomer plateau at Coolcullen, Coan, Baunreagh and Boolyvannanan for the period 1750-1830. Emigration from Ireland to Canada occurred in 1820 and to Australia in 1854. Scarf/ Scarfe/ Scarff/ Scariff people have been identified living in…… Stranorlar, Co.Donegal Strabane, CoTyrone Galway, Co.Galway Boystown, Co.Wicklow Castlecomer, Coolcullen, Smithstown & Coan, Co.Kilkenny Old Leighlin, Baunreagh and Boolyvannanan, Co.Carlow I would be delighted to receive any information identifying new individuals or confirming already identified persons. Darryl Scarff Australia

My ancestor was living on Townsend St., City of Dublin in the early to mid 1800s. I don't know the family's religion--may have been Catholic, Church of Ireland or possibly the religion of the Hugenots--the wife was French-Irish. Could anyone possibly tell me what Church records I might search for that location. thanks, Charles

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Hi List, I am new at this but hope someone can help me. I am trying to trace my late husband's family in Ireland the surname is KEOGHAN I know of 5 brothers who came to New Zealand OWEN KEOGHAN b. 1836? came to N.Z. first then PATRICK '' b 1827? FRANCIS " b.13.2.1837 ( my husband's g.father) Francis first went to England and was m.13.9.1858 @ St.Cuthbert's Broom near Durham to MARY DORAN b. 1840"? in county Armagh daug. of EDWARD DORAN & CATHERINE FIFE, Edward was a bricklayer. Francis,Mary & son James left for New Zealand on the Ravenscraig in 1861 along with brother's JOHN KEOGHAN b. 1835? JOSEPH " b. ? their father's name was DANIEL KEOGHAN on John's daug. birth entry it stated he came from Monaghan , also on the same ship was the following KEOGHAN'S THOMAS,DEOL,TIMOTHY,MAY,NACY,LEAHY and OWEN Ido not know if these ones where any relation to the 5 brothers. If anyone has any information on any of these families it would be greatly appreciated Thank you Bonnie

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Janet, Would you please summarize the opinions on "Erin's Daughters" for the rest of us, or just to me, if Maura doesn't want them on her list. That was an interesting book, as I recall. Clare (grandmaclare@earthlink.net ) ______________________________

Here is the death notice which appeared in the Boston Globe this morning.... I've heard from several people on the lists who live in the area and hope to attend the wake. Such a great loss... --------------------------- BRODERICK - In Arlington, April 7, John M., Sr (Seanruad) Philatelist Genealogist, lover of all Irish things, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, member of the Arlington Lions Club. Loving son of Elizabeth A. (Whelton) and the late John R. Broderick.   Brother of Elizabeth Boggis of Springfield. Former husband of Bette Faucette of Somerville. Loving father of Patricia of Arlington, John Jr. of Wilbraham, Timothy of Eugene, OR, Bettina Chernoch of Stoneham and William of Arlington. Also survived by five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Rt 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church), Arlington on Wednesday at 9 am. Funeral Mass in St. James Church at 10 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 5-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1 Bromfield St., 5th Flr, Boston, MA 02180 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Maura Petzolt mpetzolt2@webtv.net <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> SHAMROCK ROOTS homepage http://community.webtv.net/shamrockroots/SHAMROCKROOTS Helpful Hints for Successful Searching http://community.webtv.net/mpetzolt2/helpfulhints

My gr grandfather, Patrick McGUINNESS, joined the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) in 1838 and was sent to Co. Galway. In 1845 he married Maria MORAN and they were sent to Co. Roscommon where they lived until he died in 1870. My questions is: Does anyone know where I could find out where he was in Co. Galway? I have his RIC record and it only states Co. Galway or Co. Roscommon. Thanks Colleen

Thanks to all who shared their opinions of "Erin's Daughters--Irish Immigrant Women in the Nineteenth Century" . I've decided not to buy it--but maybe I'll see if my library can get it..... Janet

I've gotten an email from Timothy Broderick, a son of John Broderick aka Sean Ruad, with some details which listmembers might be interested in..... especially anyone who lives in the Boston area..... This is what the family is trying to get out to his friends to apprise them of the details.... John Broderick passed away on Thursday, April 5, and was found by family members on Friday. The wake will be held on Tuesday, April 10 from 5 to 8 pm, and then on Wed, April 11 at 9 am at Keefe Funeral Home in Arlington MA. Announcement/obituaries will be published either on Monday, April 9 or Tues April 10 in the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and Springfield Daily News. The family advises friends out of town to check the online version of these papers for the obituary. Timothy Broderick's email is tbvx@qwest.net He says his father's email address seanruad@world.std.com should only be active for a short time, so anyone should contact him at his address, or at the address of his brother which I sent previously. Please do not forward this email in it's entirety to other lists, but do pass the details on to anyone you know who might want to attend these services. If anyone is in the area and plans to go to the services, please let me know ahead of time. And if anyone finds the urls later in the week to these announcements, please feel free to send them to the lists (and please copy me separately so I'll be sure and get it). Maura <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Maura Petzolt mpetzolt2@webtv.net <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> SHAMROCK ROOTS homepage http://community.webtv.net/shamrockroots/SHAMROCKROOTS Helpful Hints for Successful Searching http://community.webtv.net/mpetzolt2/helpfulhints

Have just joined the list and already I've learned about Griffith's Valuation so thank you for that. I would love to know more about my Great grandparents from Co Mayo. John SULLIVAN b abt 1839 and wife Mary (nee CARTY or McCarty) b abt 1844 came to Liverpool about 1863 from somewhere in Co. Mayo. Daughter Margaret was born 1859 in Ireland (presumably Mayo) ...other children born from 1865 in Liverpool. Have I any hope of finding the parish they came from with these few facts? any advice will be greatly appreciated Susan in Surrey SULLIVAN/SUDBURY/FITZPATRICK/CHANDLER

Word has been received from the family of a well known and respected listmember, John Maurice Broderick Sr, whom many of you knew as "Sean Ruad", died unexpectedly yesterday, Saturday, April 7, 2001 at his home in Arlington Massachusetts USA. All of us in the Irish genealogical community owe a great deal to this man for his indespensible website on Irish geography, the IreAtlas Townland Database at http://www.seanruad.com His family has asked that anyone who wishes to express to them what their dad meant to them to email them at wfb25@mediaone.net . Also, taken from his email tagline, here is the home address of our friend, in case anyone would wish to send a mass card or sympathy card to his family. 1424 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, MA 02476 USA While I would ask that you not forward this particular message to other lists, you may want to share the news of John's death privately with other listowners etc. as there are technical things that need to be handled for the family, and I believe that John was a member of many lists for individual Irish counties. As word gets around about this, I am sure it will send many shockwaves through our community as John was well thought of by all, and his contributions to Irish genealogy are one of the most important that have been made. I myself am a bit in shock over this... and I can only hope that he may rest in eternal peace. Maura Listowner SHAMROCK, CountyCork, Waterford <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Maura Petzolt mpetzolt2@webtv.net <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> SHAMROCK ROOTS homepage http://community.webtv.net/shamrockroots/SHAMROCKROOTS Helpful Hints for Successful Searching http://community.webtv.net/mpetzolt2/helpfulhints

In a message dated 4/8/01 12:15:13 PM, medeiros@webgate.net writes: << can anyone help me find more about about these trials? thanks in advance >> If an appeal was made, there may be info at the National Archives in Dublin --see the database about Convict Transportation. You're best bet, tho, is to get the local newspapers for that date and look up the reports for the quarter sessions or the Assize trials. You'll have to find out what the paper was (PRONI has a list) and then find a library that has them on microfilm. Bigger trials (murder, insurrections) sometimes had very detailed trial info in the paper. The smaller crimes were often just given a mention. But sometimes the person's townland was named. Good luck, Janet C-S

Hi list can anyone help me find more about about these trials? thanks in advance j whiteside 1. Male Convicts in the Gaol of the County of Antrim. Name tried by: Thomas Whiteside Age: (none given) When convicted: 26 June 1850 Term of Transportation: Seven years Crime: Larceny By Whom Tried: Asst Barrister At What Sessions or Assizes: Belfast Qrt (I believe this would be quarter) Sessions Removed To: blank Date of Removal: blank Remarks: ordered to be discharged 8/12/54 ........... 2. Male Convicts in the Gaol of the County of Antrim Name tried by: William Whiteside Age: 28 When convicted: 26 June 1852 Term of Transportation: Seven years Crime: Larceny By Whom Tried: John Gibson, AB At What Sessions or Assizes: Ballymona Summer Sessions Removed To: blank Date of Removal: blank

In a message dated 4/8/01 11:24:22 AM, socrates_399@yahoo.com writes: << Now, I now what to do with what I've found in Griffith's Valuation. Thanks, ladies! >> You're welcome!! Don't forget, folks (especially newbies) there are some really good hints for researching on Maura's hints page: http://community-2.webtv.net/mpetzolt2/helpfulhints/ There's info on searching passenger lists, using constabulary records, using records for priests and nuns, and much more. Worth taking a look-see. Janet C-S