Hi Listers! Thank you so much for the speedy assistance with my John Anderson request. Everyone have a great weekend. Linda

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Please note that I am not related and know nothing further of the persons in this family. No. 7972-Recorded Nov. 13, 1895 Hayes, John, age 75, male, white, married, farmer Died: Oct 28, 1895, 2:00 a.m. at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa Cause of death: Chronic Cystitis Born: Ireland. Resided in U.S. 35 yrs Buried: Liberty Township, Keokuk, Iowa on Oct 30, 1895 Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Oct 28, 1895 HAYES John Hayes, a farmer residing in Liberty township, near Keokuk, died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock at Mercy Hospital where he had been under treatment since July. He was seventy-five years of age and had resided in the state over half that time. Besides his wife he leaves three children-one son and two daughters. The remains will be shipped to Kinross, where the interment will be made, over the Rock Island Road at 7:30 to-morrow morning. Scott Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/scott.htm

Please note that I am not related and know nothing further of this family. No. 7984-Recorded Nov. 13, 1895 Shields, Mary, age 76y 8m, female, white Died: Oct 27, 1895, 8:30 p.m. at 1426 west Seventh, Davenport, Iowa Cause of death: Chronic Bronchitis Born: Co. Galway, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 39 yrs Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery on Oct 29, 1895 Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Oct 28, 1895 SHIELDS Mrs. Mary Shields, widow of Richard Shields, passed away this morning at the residence of her son, Thomas, 1426 west Seventh street. She had been in poor health for sometime past, and owing to her advanced age her condition had gradually become more critical until within the past few days it was seen that the end was only a question of a short time. The deceased was an old-time resident of Davenport, having lived here for nearly half a century, and her many good traits of heart and hand won for her many friends who will learn of her death with regret. She was seventy-six years of age, and was born in county Galway, Ireland, coming to Davenport as stated nearly fifty years ago. Five children and one sister, Mrs. John Cavanaugh, all of this city, survive her, the former being Mrs. Ann Vreeland, Thomas, Andrew, John and James. Scott Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/scott.htm

Please note that I am not related to the following family. Just researching the Irish in Scott Co, IA even though my husband's German ancestors settled there and I should be studying them! I will be adding a page for Irish in Scott Co to my Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Page soon. Going through death records and matching to obits, if possible. No. 7971-Recorded Nov. 13, 1895 Hassett, Catherine Mrs., age 86, female, white, married Died: Oct 20, 1895, 8:40 p.m. at 1816 West Third, Davenport, Iowa Cause of death: Typhoid fever Born: Co. Clare, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 45 yrs Buried: St. Marguerite's Cemetery on Oct. 22, 1895 Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Oct 21, 1895 HASSETT Last evening at 8:40 occurred the death of Mrs. Catharine Hassett at her home, 1816 west Third street. The deceased was eighty-six years of age and when attacked by the dread disease, typhoid fever, which lasted three weeks, her extreme years had left her physical condition too enfeebled to withstand the shock. All the loving efforts of relatives and friends proved unavailing and with her children gathered around her bedside she departed this life. Mrs. Hassett was born in County Clare, Ireland and 45 years ago she came to Iowa. Her husband, Thomas Hassett, died some time since. The deceased leaves four children, all of whom were at the bedside of their mother when the final summons came: Patrick J. Hassett, an engineer on the C.M. & St. Paul railroad; Martin Hassett of Horton, Kan., an engineer on the C.R.I.& P.; Mrs. Cornelius Haugh and Mrs. Michael Lamb. A brother, Martin Burns and a sister, Mrs. Mary Walsh, also survive the deceased. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, with services in St. Mary's church and interment in St. Marguerite's cemetery. No. 7962-Recorded Nov. 13, 1895 Burns, Martin, age 75, male, white, widower Died: Oct 27, 1895, 10:45 a.m. at 1826 West Third, Davenport, Iowa Cause of death: Vascular Heart disease with insufficiency years Born: Co. Clare, Ireland. Resided in U.S. 45 yrs Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery on Oct. 29, 1895 Obit: Daily Times, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, Oct 28, 1895 BURNS The death of Martin Burns occurred at the family residence, 1826 west Third street, yesterday morning at 10:45. For several months past he had been in feeble health and the end was hastened by the complications of old age. The deceased was seventy-five years of age and was a native of County Clare, Ireland. He came to America at an early age and settled in Davenport forty-five years ago. He has continuously resided here since that time and was widely acquainted throughout the city. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Walsh and the following children: Mrs. Richard Hermann, Mrs. Michael Manion and Mrs. William Lavery, of this city, Thomas Burns, of Rock Island, Ellen in St. Louis and Mary, James and Walter at home. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Catherine Hassett whose death occurred on the preceding Sunday. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock with interment in St. Mary's cemetery. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/scott.htm Researching Joynt/Joint anytime, anywhere http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cmlabath/joynt.htm A Little Bit of Ireland http://home.att.net/~labaths/

Hi, Would a kind soul please do a look up in Griffith's Valuation for me? I am stalled, and dying for anything I can find on any John Anderson from the Cavan County area. This is my ggggrandfather who came to the US around 1865 with at least one teenage daughter (Fannie). Thank you for your kindness. Linda

If you have not heard from me from A through L let me know. I think I'm caught up to there. I will now offer from M through R Remember: Surnames, dates, locations Also like siblings and children as known. No one name surnames please. Arlene

Hi Could someone tell me the difference between the Roman catholic parish and the civil parish. In some detail would be great. THANK YOU ROBERT MAHONEY ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ BOB MAHONEY ..................................................................

In a message dated 3/2/01 12:39:41 PM, roy@irelandmail.com writes: << I have seen reference to "national school registers" at various times on mailing lists. I have never checked into any registers, so am looking for a little help :o) Anyone know if there are registers available for the Mullingar area? Anyone know how to get hold of such registers? >> Try the National Archives of Ireland, in Dublin. They have a website http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ and can at least tell you what they hold. Good luck, Janet C-S

In a message dated 3/2/01 12:22:10 PM, FordHeidiH@aol.com writes: << No success in finding Methodist records of Will Jr. the minister either. >> Have you tried Church of Ireland records? The Methodists didn't break away from the Anglican church until later than you are talking about. Bets are, your man was ordained as an Anglican (C of I) . Janet C-S

hello everyone, i am trying to find out more on my branch of the McGavern family, who reportedly came to Canada from Ireland in the 1860s. Several in the family have been attempting to verify family lore without much luck. Does any of the following information ring a bell for anyone? William Magavern/McGavern was born in 1836 in Portobello Scotland to William and Mary/Frances McLaren McGavern. Will Sr. was born somewhere in Ireland, specifics unknown. Will Sr. was reportedly in the military at the time of Will Jr's birth. Will Jr. became a primitive methodist minister, served in ireland, perhaps Clones or Meath, before emigrating to Canada in 1865 and then later to the USA. In the meantime Will Sr. and Mary/Frances returned home to Ireland where they settled on a family farm and lived out their years. Don't know when either died. It has been suggested that McGavern is a variation of McGovern, and that there is a high concentration of McGoverns in Cavan and Fermaugh Counties. I have tried searching Griffiths, but found too many M'Gaverns M'Governs Magaurans, etc to try and requisition each record. Military researchers have been unable to find our elder William. No success in finding Methodist records of Will Jr. the minister either. All the McGaverns in the US social security death index descend from these William McGaverns or another single McGavern (George). I would dearly love to find out more on these two men. thanks, heidi ford fordheidih@aol.com Researching: McGavern/Magavern/Magauran in Cavan, Fermaugh, Monaghan LEIGHTON in Longford, Sligo FLAVIN in Waterford, Cork O'BRIEN in Waterford, Cork

Hi there, fellow listers. I have seen reference to "national school registers" at various times on mailing lists. I have never checked into any registers, so am looking for a little help :o) Anyone know if there are registers available for the Mullingar area? Anyone know how to get hold of such registers? Thx in advance for any help that can be offered. Roy

Hi Listers Can anybody please please help me I am completely stuck with my history here. My greatgrandparents Honora nee Clarke and Francis Gillespie came over from I think Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, because of the potato famine or after. He was a labourer. They were married on 25th July 1863 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bridge Street, Sunderland, England. On the 1861 census they were living West Hartlepool, Francis my greatgrandfather was 35 and a boilersmith, Honora my greatgrandmother was 30. Children of theirs then was Mary 6 born Sunderland, William 5 Sunderland, Michael 3 Sunderland, a Francis 1 died aged 2 born Monkwearmouth, Barbara 1 month born West Hartlepool and Ann mother of Francis my greatgreatgrandmother aged 60 wife’s assistant born Ireland. Next door was another Gillespie family, namely, Michael, aged, 44, Ann, 43, and Francis, 17. On the 1881 census their dwelling place was 79 Lower East Street, Middlesbrough, Francis was 47, occupation Ship Caulker (Builder), I think he lost an eye in an accident, I don’t know whether it was on the ships and he got compensation, Honora Gillespie was 40, siblings (daughters and sons) Mary A Gillespie 16 (registered birth Sunderland) occupation General Servant, William Gillespie 15 (registered birth Sunderland), Scholar (school child), Francis (grandfather) was 8 (registered birth Hartlepool), Eleanor Gillespie was 6 (registered birth Sunderland), Joseph Gillespie was 4 (registered birth Sunderland), Michael Gillespie was 2 (registered birth Middlesbrough), a Margaret and James Gillespie was 5 months (registered birth Middlesbrough) married somebody called Nellie. Ann, my greatgreatgrandmother died in 1879 at the Middlesbrough address. My great greatgrandparents on the Gillespie side were Patrick and Ann, I think he died around 1879 before his wife came over to England. Honora’s father was called William Clarke an agricultural labourer. My Aunt Vera christened Alice Veronica born Kayll Road, Sunderland, England, above a chemist’s shop? around 1899, nearest Catholic Church, St Joseph’s in Deptford, England, was a nurse in the IVI at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, in the army years. She married Eddie Carew, he had a shop in Gateshead, England. He was sent to India in WWII, early 1943 I think. His parents came from Tipperary, they had a farm called the Golden Gate, which was burn down by the Black & Tans. Regards Dor

I am researching my CALLAGHAN ancesters who moved from Ireland to St Helens, Lancs, England around 1850. I don't know as yet where abouts in Ireland they came from. I would be pleased to hear from anyone with a similar interest or any information. Thanks Tim

Dear Listers, Has anyone come across the surname PENDLETONs in any of the above Counties in the 1700- 1800s? In fact I am so desperate I would be glad to hear of any Pendletons anywhere in Ireland. Is anyone doing a one-name-study, I wonder? Hopefully, Therese.

>good evening list, >i searching for information on MARY TALLIS who married PATRICK STACK on sept 21,1846 at o167.BURNCHURCH,KILKENNY,IRELAND? >tia, >ann tallis >revelstoke,b.c >canada

I have a vague memory of someone reently mentioning Ballybay in a post. If so, I just came across this publication, listed on the Clogher Historical soc. page: http://www.clogherhistoricalsoc.com/html/other.html Scroll down til you see "At the Ford of the Birches" Janet C-s

The several postings having to do with fear of flying put me in mind of a cousin who took his first flight to America in 1990. Not to put too fine a tooth on it, he was petrefied. He barely moved for the entire flight, but when the coast of North America came into view he leaned over for a better look. The plane banked just at that moment and he was convinced that he had caused it. He snapped back to attention and stayed there, rigid as a post. Jack Langton

Many thanks to all who replied to my Griffith's look-up. Enjoy the day! Fran fvolper@clinicalmkt.com

Can anyone tell me what 'Glebe' means in the following context Gillespie: Killyharry (Glebe) Regards Dor