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Thanks Celestine, and all others who replied. I'm much better informed now. Regards Simon > -----Original Message----- > From: celestine rafferty [mailto:raffs@iol.ie] > Sent: 13 February 2000 20:50 > To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WEX] Wexford and Enniscorthy bridges >

Hi to all, My name is James St. Ledger and I am researching my family history in Wexford. Other possible spellngs are ST. LEGER and SALINGER. I am hoping that somebody can help me to fill in the blanks. Information that I have to date is as follows: Grandfather - JAMES ST. LEDGER Born 1914 in New Ross, Co. Wexford. Greatgrandfather - AIDEN ST. LEDGER born about 1882 also in Co. Wexford. The exact location is unknown. Possibly Adamstown, Clonroche or Enniscorthy or another location closeby. He worked as a farm labourer in Adamstown, where he meet his wife CATHERINE WALSH. CATHERINE WALSH was originally from Brownsford Castle in Co. Kilkenny, but for unknown reasons, her parents lost their estate, and she began to work on a farm in Adamstown also. Her date of birth may also be in the 1880's. AIDEN ST. LEDGER had one brother, and one sister. Sister's name BRIDGEt ST. LEDGER, but the brothers name is unknown. The Census records on Ireland, 1901, gives a listing for ? ST. LEDGER (name can't be read) aged 16 (DOB 1885), living in Clonroche, working as a labourer for EDWARD BUCKLEY. He is most likely to be a brother of Aiden, but not known for sure yet. This brother never married, and no information is known of BRIDGET ST. LEDGER. No other ST. LEDGER was found in the Census records for Clonroche, but must have lived in a district near by. Griffith's Valuation give a listing a JOHN ST. LEDGER, living in the parish of CHAPEL about 1853 (area close to Clonroche). No other information is given, and no other ST. LEDGER is mentioned in Co. Wexford at this time. The next bit of information I have is that a PATRICK ST. LEDGER was born in 1871 to JOHN ST. LEDGER and MARY OWENS, registered in Clonroche. As no other ST. LEDGER family was in Wexford in the mid to later 19th century, I believe this JOHN ST. LEDGER to my Greatgreatgrandfather. (Same area, unique name and also the fact that the name JOHN was later used for AIDEN's first son) Anybody who can offer any information about any ST. LEDGERs of Wexford or advice to me, please do, as anything new will help my search. Sincerly, James St. Ledger ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

My aunt told me the only way that the Mithens spelled their name in our family was MITHEN. Anyone else out there related to the MITHEN's? Not MYTHEN, because my aunt actually met our relatives who still live in Ireland and they spell their name MITHEN. If there are any other MITHEN families in the world I'd like to hear from you ... Thanks John DVORAK

Hi, I would really be grateful if SKS could look up a marriage record for George BOULTON/BOLTON to Nancy BICKFORT/BICKFORDin 1761 in Wexford. I'm sorry I don't have a parish name to offer and will quite understand if it is impossible with only the information stated here. I wonder if a Bishops Transcript would be less "parish sensitive" a place to look The only other bit I have is that they had a son, Abraham or Abram. who was born in Wexford in 1762. I will be travelling to Ireland, England, Isle of Man, and Wales in the spring, and if I had at least a parish to research, it would be wonderful. Thanks, Carol Milam Lackey

Enniscorthy bridge may well have been the site of pikings during the 1798 rebellion, but it was at Wexford bridge on June 20 1798 that rebel Thomas Dixon and his followers massacred over ninety loyalist men whom they had dragged from the town's jails. To quote historian Daniel Gahan, they "died in a chillingly brutal manner" and "their bodies were thrown into the river". The killing ended when rebel leader Edward Roche appeared at the north end of the bridge to announce that the rebel stronghold at Vinegar Hill was under threat. After the rebellion ended in Wexford many leading rebels were hanged on Wexford bridge, including Bagenal Harvey, Cornelius Grogan and John Colclough. However, the instigator of the massacre of June 20, Thomas Dixon, managed to evade capture.

Hello to all, I just joined this mailing list with the hope that someone may have some knowledge of my SIMMONS ancestor. From what I have been told, this family originally was from England and was sent to Ireland as a part a military action to control Ireland. I don't know how many generations were born in Ireland, but I do know for sure that my g-g-g-grandfather, Jacob SIMMONS was born in Wexford, South Ireland around 1805 and died in 1891. He married Elizabeth KINSLEY (1811-1897) and they had, to my knowledge, 3 children: 1. (Capt.) William John SIMMONS (my ancestor) b. est. 1842-1848 in Wexford, Ireland and d. in Ontario, Canada in 1920. m. Catherine GUILD b. in Kinross, Scotland, 1841; d. in 1918 Ontario, Canada. 2. Jane SIMMONS b. 1846 ; d. 1861 3. Rebecca SIMMONS b. 1852, m. John GUILD (brother to Catherine Guild), d. 1935 In addition, I have the parents of Jacob SIMMONS as John SIMMONS and Jane or Jenny GORDONIER, but do not have verification on this. Would love to hear from anyone who might have information on my SIMMONS ancestors in Ireland and their spouses(?). One final note of information: I was told that there were a couple SIMMONS men that were killed when an Anglican or Protestant Church in Wexford was burned down by a Catholic revolt. (I believe the town of Wexford was predominantly Catholic?) I don't have a date for this but believe it must have been well before the 1800's. Is anyone familiar with this history? I would appreciate any input or help in these areas. Sincerely, Kathy (Simmons) Andrejko from Hamden, Connecticut USA (BluesFolly@aol.com)

Wright Family of New Ross I have a Jane Wright of New Ross married 1844 to John Ashe of Kilkenny ; married in Diocese of Ossory, Ferns& Leighlin [ Kilkenny?] emigrated to Canada circa 1852- 1855 No further info on Wright family yet. Richard Calvert serendipity@idirect.com

don't give up because familysearch is still incomplete you only pick up what is so far recorded There are many members of my family WHO DEFIANTLY EXISTED THAT ARE NOT THERE actually ITS VERY GOOD ON Meadows BOTH IN Ireland & Gloucestershire BUT less good on all other names particularly Beckinsale This also does not mean that the people who are also searching are gong to make contact I am still waiting on Wexford & other Irish Meadows. They are a bit of a mystery & I believe have migrated elsewhere so if you are out there please contact me Viv Meadows ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Bradshaw <bradshawchris@home.com> To: <WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 10:31 PM Subject: [WEX] Re: Blue book vs Green Book Websters doesnt exist > Hi all... > Regarding my earlier query about some sort of family history concerning the > surname WEBSTER, I guess I must conclude it doesnt exist. No one has replied > to any of the postings on any of the lists I posted it too. I received to > emails asking me to let them know if I found out anything. I have read the > odd email about these books, one with a blue cover and another with a green > cover, but no one has replied that they have actually seem a copy. Also > there is nothing listed with the IGI website. This is so disappointing. > > Regards, > Chris Bradshaw > bradshawchris@home.com > > Searching for > BRADSHAW in Paisley Scotland > SMITH/COOPER in Rosedale North Riding Yorkshire > HAY in Cruden Bay Aberdeenshire Scotland > FORAN/WHITE Buffalo NY and Canada > WEBSTER in Wexford Ireland > MCDERMID/MCNEIL/TAYLOR IN Argyllshire Scotland > GORING/SKILLING in Surrey > TAYLOR/FINNIE in Aberdeenshire > Irish HENDERSONs in Ontario > Irish CAIRNS/CARNS/KEARNS in Norfolk Co. Ontario > DOWSON/BARKER/HALTON in North Riding Yorkshire > >

I am wondering if there is a master list of all names entered. I am on another list where they are all in a data base. Don't give up Chris. I found my second cousin on the other list. You never know. Carol Magee

My understanding is that the bridge at Enniscorthy is the one where men were piked and thrown into the River Slaney. Vinegar Hill - which gave it's name to the rebellion - is just outside the town of Enniscorthy. Regards. Marjorie. Ontario, Canada. -----Original Message----- From: Giles, Simon [mailto:simon.giles@gb.unisys.com] Sent: February 9, 2000 2:25 PM To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WEX] Wexford and Enniscorthy bridges A couple of recent posts have referred to deaths on the bridges at Wexford and Enniscorthy during the 1798 rebellion. I thought that Musgrave's rather gory description of killing on a bridge referred to Wexford. Were there others killed on the bridge at Enniscorthy? Or am I getting confused? Are there any accounts of fighting in Enniscorthy itself? Thanks for any help Simon Giles Researching GILES, WEBSTER, GODKIN, JOHNSTON, DR[E]APER, BLOOMFIELD/BROOMFIELD - WEX 1700s ______________________________

Hi all... Regarding my earlier query about some sort of family history concerning the surname WEBSTER, I guess I must conclude it doesnt exist. No one has replied to any of the postings on any of the lists I posted it too. I received to emails asking me to let them know if I found out anything. I have read the odd email about these books, one with a blue cover and another with a green cover, but no one has replied that they have actually seem a copy. Also there is nothing listed with the IGI website. This is so disappointing. Regards, Chris Bradshaw bradshawchris@home.com Searching for BRADSHAW in Paisley Scotland SMITH/COOPER in Rosedale North Riding Yorkshire HAY in Cruden Bay Aberdeenshire Scotland FORAN/WHITE Buffalo NY and Canada WEBSTER in Wexford Ireland MCDERMID/MCNEIL/TAYLOR IN Argyllshire Scotland GORING/SKILLING in Surrey TAYLOR/FINNIE in Aberdeenshire Irish HENDERSONs in Ontario Irish CAIRNS/CARNS/KEARNS in Norfolk Co. Ontario DOWSON/BARKER/HALTON in North Riding Yorkshire

I have had requests to do lookups on this CD and I am happy to help. I find this CD a good tool. It is The Vital Records Index British Isles. It lists 5 million births and marriages from a PARTIAL collection of records in the British Isles dating from 1538 to 1888. Most of the Ireland entries are from 1864-1874. It costs $15.00 US. I bought it from the LDS site. Go to WWW.familysearch.org and access their CD list. Another one I purchased is The Family Source Guide for $5.00 and has a lot of help in How to search the LDS resources. I hope I am not breaking any rules of this list, posting this info. As a newby with a lot of questions and little time, I am always looking for ways to search at home. My elusive family remains well hidden. Joan STAFFORD/CARBERY/CURTIS/CAIN

Wexford Historical Society is alive and well and can be contacted through its current Chairman, Jarlath Glynn, 24 Pineridge, Wexford, Ireland. Listers should note, however, that the society does not undertake genealogical research. It runs a lecture season (September-April) and a tour season (May-August) and publishes a journal every second year. Members receive a quarterly bulletin detailing the society's activities: the journal is issued free of charge to paid-up members. The current issue of the journal, No. 17, was published in December and is a special issue containing twelve articles on aspects of the 1798 rebellion.

A couple of recent posts have referred to deaths on the bridges at Wexford and Enniscorthy during the 1798 rebellion. I thought that Musgrave's rather gory description of killing on a bridge referred to Wexford. Were there others killed on the bridge at Enniscorthy? Or am I getting confused? Are there any accounts of fighting in Enniscorthy itself? Thanks for any help Simon Giles Researching GILES, WEBSTER, GODKIN, JOHNSTON, DR[E]APER, BLOOMFIELD/BROOMFIELD - WEX 1700s

In a message dated 02/08/2000 7:47:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, trwillis@cbnet.ns.ca writes: << "Protestant inhabitants of the parish of Ferns, murdered in the rebellion", and the so called "bloody list" of prisoners killed on the bridge at Wexford in 1798. These are all from the Musgrave's Rebellions in Ireland book. >> Did it give any details as to where that Bridge was? I have notes that one of my Pierces crossed a bridge to work as a servant in someones home on the other side. Carol Magee

Sherrye, My 3x great grandfather, Michael Frayne, was also killed at Enniscorthy, but his name is not on any list that I have seen. Unfortunately, I don't think there was any way that a proper list could have been taken given the circumstances of the event. I stand corrected in someone else on the list has further information. I would welcome it. Marjorie -----Original Message----- From: SherryeW@aol.com [mailto:SherryeW@aol.com] Sent: February 6, 2000 12:29 PM To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WEX] Re:Webster/Giles In a message dated 2/6/00 7:52:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, WEXFORD-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I am Helen Blackburn. I live near Georgian Bay in Ontario. My great great grandfather, Robert WEBSTER was killed on the bridge in Enniscorthy in 1798. He was married to Elizabeth GILES. Nine of their family came to Ontario around 1812. I would like to gather information about the WEBSTERS and GILES families. >> I was interested in your query because my ancestor Thomas Gainforth was also killed on the bridge at Wexford in 1798. His son also came to Ontario in 1815. I looked through my info on the Irish Rebellion but did not see a reference to a Webster. The items I looked at were: "A list of some of the protestants massacred in the diocese of Ferns..." , "Protestant inhabitants of the parish of Ferns, murdered in the rebellion", and the so called "bloody list" of prisoners killed on the bridge at Wexford in 1798. These are all from the Musgrave's Rebellions in Ireland book. Sherrye ______________________________

I have a vital records index for the British Isles. It is a partial list of Births and marriages. Scotts Margaret Scott born June 21, 1865 and George SCOTT born Dec. 24, 1869 to Thomas Scott and Anne Crowly registered in Newtonbary Wexford Thomas Scott born May 22, 1870 registered in Oulart Wexford. May give you a possible location. Sinnott: It lists 200 births between 1864 and 1874 in Wexford. Do you have any family names common to your family? Joan rolfes@erols.com STAFFORD/CARBERY/CURTIS/CAIN All Wexford

Is anyone able to tell me where information on Members of Parliament may be found ? In particular for Co: Wexford South circa 1881. Thank you for your attention. Genista....Montreal

Here is the Sinnott information I have on file. I hope it proves of use: CARRICK-ON-BANNOW CHURCH YARD, WEXFORD Beneath this tomb / are deposited the mortal remains of / John Colfer / late of Danecastle, / who departed this life Feb 5th 1837, / aged 72 years. / Also his daughter Anne Sinnott, alias Colfer, / who departed this life Feb 5th 1837, / aged 72 years. / Also his daughter Anne Sinnott, alias Colfer, / who departed this life January 26th 1843, aged 28 years. / Also the wife of the above, Anne Colfer, alias Furlong, / who departed this life March 24th 1849, aged 67 years. Baptisms (poss. Mary -) Jane, of Thomas Sinnot ? and Anastasia Colfer, Feb.15th, 1870. (Ramsgrange) Regards Kevin Colfer Researching Colfer > Wexford Curran > Waterford and Ireland Sullivan > Waterford Lee > Lanarkshire Gemmell > Lanarkshire Moss > Liverpool