BEHAN; WEX,IRL/WIC,IRL; 1850-1890 Searching for my Grandmother Delia Behan born about 1871 in Wexford or Wiclow , Ireland. Immigrated to U.S. in 1890 per U.S. 1920 Census, lived on Staten Island, NY and died February 24, 1943. I would appreciate hearing from anyone regarding Surname Behan. Howard V. Savery Email Hsavery01@aol.com

MAHER; WEX,IRL/WIC,IRL; 1850-1890 Searching for Information on my grandfather John Maher born about 1866 in Wicklow or Wexford, Ireland. Immigrated to U.S. in 1890 per U.S. 1920 Census and lived on Staten Island, NY and died Oct 18, 1928. I would appreciate hearing from anyone regarding Surname Maher Howard V. Savery Email Hsavery01@aol.com

MAHER; WEX,IRL/WIC,IRL; 1850-1890 Searching for Information on my grandfather John Maher born about 1866 in Wicklow or Wexford, Ireland. Immigrated to U.S. in 1890 per U.S. 1920 Census and lived on Staten Island, NY and died Oct 18, 1928. I would appreciate hearing from anyone regarding Surname Maher Howard V. Savery Email Hsavery01@aol.com

SPOTTEN John; IRL > NY,USA; 1820-1874 Searching for info on John SPOTTEN, b. 1820 County Monaghan? IRE d. 1881 Bradford County PA +Cathrine MONCRIEF, b. 1821 County Monaghan IRE d. 1865-70 Buffallo, NY Children: Robert, b. c1845 Co Monaghan, IRE Anne Jane b. 7/2/1847 Co Monaghan, IRE; m. John Robinson DAVIS 4/5/1869 Buffalo, NY d. 3/81918 Bradford Co, PA John Spotten, Jr, b. c1854 Co Monaghan, IRE Susan, b 1855 Phoenixville, Chester Co, PA; m. Edwin BANISTER, Sr. 1874 Buffalo, NY Barbara Parker bparker1@voicenet.com

ROONAN James / GUNNING Annie; CLA,IRL; 1820-1880 ROONEY James / GUNNING Annie; GAL, CLA, IRL; -1880 Any information on James Rooney (Roonan) and Annie Gunning and family. Schariff Co Clare or Mountshannon Co Clare - Galway prior to 1880. Family ? 1 male 6 female ------------ Mary and Michael Rooney - Hokitika, New Zealand mike.and.mary@minidata.co.nz ------------

CRILLY / PHOENIX; DON,IRL; c.1830 >Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998 09:15:07 +0000 >Subject: CRILLY/PHOENIX: Donegal c.1830 >>Subject: CRILLY/PHOENIX: Donegal 1830s >> >>According to my late aunt's family history, Catherine PHOENIX ( b. 1838 Strabane, then in Donegal apparently) travelled to Melbourne in 1853, subsequently marrying my GGGfather, Thomas Welsh from Scotland. (Birth information comes from her marriage certificate, Melbourne.) >> >>Catherine's mother, maiden name Elizabeth CRILLY, was widowed and subsequently remarried, moving to Epping where was widowed again. She travelled to Australia in the 1859 to join her daughter and son-in-law. >> >>If anyone has encountered the CRILLY or PHOENIX families in the north of Ireland or has suggestions for further research I would be glad to hear it. >> >>Thanks >>James Welsh >>London James Welsh (jwelsh@gn.apc.org)

LYNCH James / MCCULLY Jane; NIR; -1840 Any info on the following: James LYNCH b. 1816 Belfast d. NSW parents Charles John LYNCH, Farmer & Mary MCGINNIS m. Belfast 1835 Jane MCCULLY b. 1813 Belfast d. NSW parents Robert MCCULLY, Coal Merchant & Jane WALLACE. Wendy Simes bren@zip.com.au (Wendy)

COHEN / COYNE; MAY,IRL; b 1818 Any info on these characters: George COHEN b. 1810 County Mayo, d. 1894 Uarbry, NSW parents Patrick COHEN & Bridget SHERIDAN m. Clare Morris 1841 Mary HEALY b. 1820 d. 1897 Uarbry, NSW. Wendy Simes bren@zip.com.au (Wendy)

JOHNSTON James / BONOR Mary Anne; IRL; -1841 Any info on: James JOHNSTON b. 1812 Ireland d 1891 Tamworth, NSW. Married 1827-9 Cork to Mary Anne BONOR b. 1815 Clonmell, Ireland d. 1901 Tamworth, NSW. Came to Australia about 1841. Thanks Wendy Simes Sent 18th January 1998 to Irish Surnames bren@zip.com.au (Wendy)

GAILEY / BLACK; Letterkenny, DON,IRL; m. 1839 I'm researching my maiden name, GAILEY. My g-g-grandfather, William GAILEY, married Martha BLACK Feb 1839 probably in Co Donegal. Their first two children, (Mary) Eliza Dec 1839 and William 1841, were bn in Kellelastin, a townland of Letterkenny. The family arrived in Phila, PA 1844-45. Other children, all bn PA were: James (my g-grandfather), Andrew & Martha (twins who died before they were 2 years of age), John, Martha Jane, Andrew and Samuel. Anyone who has any connection with this family, please help. Thanks. Stones rv <Stonesrv@aol.com>

JOHNSTON James / BONOR Mary Anne; COR,IRL; -1827 Any info on: James JOHNSTON b. 1812 Ireland d 1891 Tamworth, NSW. Married 1827-9 Cork to Mary Anne BONOR b. 1815 Clonmell, Ireland d. 1901 Tamworth, NSW. Came to Australia about 1841. Thanks Wendy Simes bren@zip.com.au (Wendy)

MAGANN / MCGAN; IRL; -1814 Any info on Denis MAGANN (spelt with numerous variations) b. 1814 Ireland d. 1880 Wollar, NSW parents Denis MCGAN & Julia COKORUR married 1839 Ireland Ann MACKEN b. 1805 d. 1889 Wollar, NSW parents John MACKEN & Ellen FITZGERALD. Thanks Wendy Simes bren@zip.com.au (Wendy)

LENNOX; KID,IRL; b. 1820 Any info on Thomas LENNOX b. 1820 Kildare, Ireland parents Laurence LENNOX & Bridget HUGHES married 1842 Anastasia FITZGERALD b. 1820 parents James FITZGERALD & Mary MILES. The Lennox family lived at Rahilla, Dunmurry Parish. Both Thomas and Anastasia died Goulburn River, Cassillis District, NSW Thanks Wendy Simes bren@zip.com.au (Wendy)

GRIBBEN; Broughshane,Antrim,IRL; 1860-1920 Greetings from New Zealand; I'm currently tracing back my family history in Ireland. Between 1860-1920 twenty or so family members from 3 generations, came out from a farm at Broughshane to New Zealand. If You recognise the name "GRIBBEN" from that area or know of any groups or genealogy organisations from the Antrim / Ballymena area that I could get in contact with could you please let me know. Thanks Rex "Rexo" <rex.williams@clear.net.nz>

EVANS, William J.; IRL>USA; 1849 Just started this new line so I don't have much: William J. Evans b. 1849 in Ireland married Mary Thomas born in Glasglow, Scotland (her parents were born in Ireland, mother Jane ?) He must of married Mary in Scotland because their first son, Archibald was born in Scotland in 1870. They immigrated to NY between 1870-1872. Other children (all born in NY): James 1872 Catherine 1877 Elizabeth 1879 If anybody has any connection with these name, would like to hear from you (Evan's or Thomas's from Ireland). Thanks Tom Schmidt PlasSoul@msn.com "Thomas J. Schmidt" <plassoul@email.msn.com>

RYAN, Michael; IRL>USA; 1870 MY g-g-grandfather: Michael Ryan b. April 18, 1870 (place still undetermined) married Susan Eileen Moran b. March 1, 1879 (Michael's parents were Edward Ryan-Elizabeth Powell). They came to NY about 1925, still looking for ship. Michael died on Feb. 10, 1948 in Brooklyn. His son, William Ryan (g-grandfather) b. Aug. 30 1895 in Strokestown, Roscommon Co. immigrated to NY on the SS Baltic which left Liverpool on Oct 13, 1915. He married Martha Junghaus b. Mar. 29, 1904 in NY. Married Oct 9, 1922 in Brooklyn. William and Martha's Children (all born in NY): Robert Ryan, Gloria Ryan (b. 4/02/1923), Corrine (b. March 27, 1924), Eileen (May 5, 1931), William (Oct. 14, 1932), Michael (Nov. 13, 1935), Joan (July 12, 1938). Going back to Michael Ryan and Susan, their other children besides William were: Mary (b. 2/28/1898 d. 11/02/1958 (Australia)), Eileen, Frances(9/20/1905), Lillian (1907), Margaret (1897), John (1896), Michael (11/3/1903), Patty and Edward(1908). All born in Roscommon Co. According to 1901 Ireland Census they lived in Corbohill near Strokestown, parish of Cloonfinlough. Michael had a brother named Patrick and sisters Mary and Lillie, children of Edward Ryan and Elizabeth Powell. I'm trying to locate Michael's place of birth, been through most of the Tipperary birth records already (working on a hunch) and anything on the Moran line and Michaels parents. Thanks for any assistance. Tom Schmidt PlasSoul@msn.com "Thomas J. Schmidt" <plassoul@email.msn.com>

VILLIERS James; IRL; 1850-1950 James Villiers married susan Shields and they had a son William James b. 25 Nov. 1865, and a daughter Mary Jane. b. 19 Apr. 1864. May have also had chn. John Alexander, Maggie, Martha, Jeanie, Emma, Tom, Hannah, Sarah. I believe they lived in the Market Hill area, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. If anyone has information on this family I would appreciate hearing from you. Janet Tweedie Australia. "Janet Tweedie" <tweedie@pnc.com.au>

MAHOOD; DOW,NIR; c. 1850 Enquiring for a friend. Does anyone have any information regarding the surname Mahood c.1850 in County Down - left on "Star of Persia" to come to Australia? I welcome all responses. Thank you for your time. Regards, Michelle Dempsey dempseym@geocities.com

GRAHAM; IRL>ON,CAN; 1800-1900 To ? My Eliza Graham came from Ireland about 1840 and settled in Adelaide township, Middlesex county. Her information follows. I know there were other Grahams in the area but have not researched them. Is this a possible connection? Thanks karl BIRTH: Census always show Ireland but dates would range from 1813 to 1821. Death record would give an 1815 birth & shows Ireland. Obituary ? gave birth as 4 Nov 1814. Per Saskatchewan Death Certificate Mary Kincaid was born Middlesex Ontario 5 June 1853 to William Kincaid born Derry Ireland & Eliza Graham born Tyrone Co Ireland. She was widowed & listed as Mary .MARRIAGE: Huron Twp death record says Thomas-516 was born 24 Mar 1845 & he was born in Adelaide Twp Can & his Father William was born in Ireland & his mother Eliza Gromley was also born in Ireland. Per Saskatchewan Death Certificate Mary Kincaid was born Middlesex Ontario 5 June 1853 to William Kincaid born Derry Ireland & Eliza Graham born Tyrone Co Ireland. She was widowed & listed as Mary 1861 census says marriage was in 1840. 1842 census shows in province 1 year. Apparently married in Ireland. .DEATH: Ontario Death record gave 4 Feb 1889 in Adelaide Twp & listed Ireland as birth with age 74 years & informant Robert Kincade. Adelaide Twp record listed 4 Feb 1889 & age 74 & widow. Obituary ? gave date as 3 Feb 1889. .CENSUS: Middlesex Co census show her in Adelaide Twp & living with family. In 1852 she is 33, 1861 40, 1871 55, & 1881 68. All show her born in Ireland. In 1842 Adelaide is in the London District. William is listed as a nonproprietor farmer & has been in the province 1 year. The schedule shows 1-m 2-f 5-14, 1-m married 14-18(Robert), 1-m married 30-60(WIlliam-610), 3-f marrie 14-45 (Eliza & ?), & 1-f single 15-45 (Jane). 1852 & 1861 show them living in a 1 story log cabin. The 1861 census says William & Eliza married in 1840. .OBITUARY: I think this was in the Strathroy Age-Dispatch.. 7 Feb 1889 Kincade-In Adelaide on 3 Feb Eliza Kincade aged 74 years 3 mos & 3 days. . .IGI: Ontario-Mary Kincaid to William/Eliza Graham female born 5 June 1853 Middlesex. NEED TO ORDER ORIGINAL. .LAND: Per Middlesex Co records nothing shown. NEED TO CHECK AGAIN .TOMBSTONE: may be buried at West Adelaide Presbyterian church but from our 1977 & 1992 visits no stones of that era remain intact. karl Kincade <103523.400@compuserve.com>

BLACK / HILLMAN; IRL; 1800-1880 I am searching for ANY Black or Hillman families in County Tyrone from abt. 1800-1880. Specifically, I am searching for the following family: James Black, b. abt 1810-1820, Co. Tyrone married Mary Hillman, b. abt 1810-1930, Co. Tyrone The only known child is: Alexander George Black (also listed in some Canadian records as George Alexander Black and as George Hillman-Black). He was born 12 Sep 1851 in Co. Tyrone. He emigrated to Canada abt 1871/1872, going firsdt to Ontario, and then to Manitoba. He married in Manitoba and had 10 children (I have data on all of them). Following the death of his wife in 1915, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, where he died in April, 1929. I am interested in any Black or Hillman families in Co. Tyrone that may be related. So, any clues, information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Lynton (Bill) Stewart lstewart@pacbell.net