Anyone heard of a place name Black Head in Wexford Co.? How would one say Black Head in Irish? Thanks.

Ballybrennan is a Townland in the Parish of Kilcowanmore, Barony of Bantry and Enniscorthy Poor Law Union. To check for further locations, try Sean Ruad's Townland Database http://www.seanruad.com/cgi-bin/iresrch Good luck, Marjorie, Ontario, Canada. -----Original Message----- From: tcgenealogy@webtv.net [mailto:tcgenealogy@webtv.net] Sent: January 22, 2000 12:36 PM To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WEX] Patrick CONNICK (1827 to 1874) Looking for information about early history of Patrick Connick and orgins of Connick family generally. Patrick was baptised in Roman Catholic parish of Templetown on September 11,1827. His parents were Thomas Connick and Mary Power. Baptism sponsors were John Roche and Anastasia Murphy. Patrick emigrated to USA in aprox 1852 to New York City area where married, etc. Griffith's has a Patrick Connick in Civil Parish Ballybrennan, Townland Rathoelm. Old maps show a place in County Wexford, Barony of Bargy, called Ballyconnick (ancestral homeland?). Interested particularly in whether had siblings, why came to USA, info about his parents and their ancestors. Any information or thoughts appreciated. Thanks in advance. ______________________________

Hi all I am researching the GILES family in Wexford in the 1700's. There is good evidence (tombstone, family bible, Aegidiana*) that William GILES farmer, of Ferns was born in 1714, died 27 July 1794. He removed to Barmona, near Ferns (date unknown) and married Mary WEBSTER (b 1727? d 15 April 1801, marriage date unknown). William is my 5*great grandfather. Family tradition has it that William's father Henry GILES was one of three brothers who came from Worcestershire, England, fought with William III at the Battle of the Boyne, and was given a grant of land at Ferns as a result. William and Mary's children were: - Henry GILES of Barmona (b 1750's d 2 Jun 1818, m 8 Feb 1785 Barbara GODKIN) - possibly Margaret GILES (I have an ambiguous reference to her in a family document) - possibly other children Henry and Barbara's children were: - James GILES farmer, of Barmona(b 24 Jan 1786 d 1 Jan 1877 m 20 Feb 1813 Dorothea JOHNSTON) - Mary GILES - William Godkin GILES (emigrated to USA 1 May 1811) - Henry GILES (emigrated to USA 1 May 1811) <I can supply more details of these and subsequent generations if anyone is interested> <*Aegidiana is a book, printed privately in 1910, which lists pedigrees of GILES in the UK and Ireland (and also some other parts of the world). I have a copy, and can do lookups on request)> I am principally interested in four topics: (sorry if some of these are not really Wexford questions) 1) Henry GILES (from Worcs.): was his name really Henry? exactly where did he come from? what happened to his brothers? who did he marry, and when? 2) William GILES: how many children, and what names? any further information about Mary WEBSTER? when did they marry 3) Henry GILES (of Barmona): any further information about Barbara GODKIN? 4) William Godkin GILES and Henry GILES: where did they go to in the USA? Any information gratefully received. Most of this research was carried out by my grandfather around 1910, and my mother in 1980. Despite the apparent wealth of detail, I am relatively new to the field of genealogy. I would appreciate also any more general tips about how I might progress research in Wexford for these topics. Many thanks Simon Giles

Thank you, Kevin. I have very many of the 'short form' photocopies that you refer to, but of death certificates. An example of one of them is: Superintendents District, Wexford; Registrar's District, Crossabeg; Date and place; Ballyboggan. Of course, the Union on the certificate itself is Poor Law Union of Wexford. (By the way, that is for Catherine Murphy, so we could be related, too. My grandmother's name was Elizabeth Murphy.) My confusion is with the difference between the Registrar's and place of death (or birth). Both, in this case, are townlands. The Civil Parish is not on it at all. I have Ryan's book and Mitchell's Atlas, but they don't help with this. Do you, or anyone know the distinctions. It's even trickier for me on the Censuses. Milli

Hi Folks, If there is anybody awaiting replies from me, please accept my apologies. Bear with me for a few days longer, as I am running way behind at the present, and I will get back to you. Regards Philip http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/o/r/o/Philip-J-Orourke/ Also researching: BANFIELD..................................... of Kerry>Cork KEANE........................................... of West Cork DALTON........................................ of Carrick-on-Suir>Kerry COUGHLAN................................... of West Cork O'ROURKE/ROURKE/RORKE..... of Wexford FURLONG...................................... of Wexford O'BRIEN /BRYAN.......................... of Limerick>Kilkenny BRENNAN...................................... of Kilkenny MEEHAN........................................ of Kerry TAFFE............................................. of Kerry

Perhaps I missed the listing I sent on January 16 but I am repeating the message, slightly edited. My husband's father Edward BELL was born in Ballymoney on June 15, 1868 and christened in the Church of Kiltennel in the Parish of Kiltennel, Wexford. Edward's parents were PETER and Hester BELL. Peter BELL, was born in Campbeltown, Argyle, Scotland about 1825 and came to Ireland about 1840 (age 14). He died in Dunmore East, Co. Waterford in 1899 and is buried in the churchyard of Dunmore East Church, Parish of Killea, Waterford. I know that Peter BELL served in H.M. Coastguard having received a letter appointment from the Commissioners of H.M. Customs dated 1860 (which I have). I would like to find the record of Peter and Hester's marriage which is likely to have taken place in Wexford. I am hoping that there will be a reference to Peter's or Hester's parents. Would appreciate any information which might help me in my research. Genevieve Scott Bell malta46957@aol.com

Dear Listers: Has anyone any information on WILLIAM KENNEDY, born ca. 1840, and his sister WINIFRED KENNEDY, born ca. 1839, to JAMES KENNEDY, a farmer? Both these people show up living with their (much) older sister, MARY ANN KENNEDY BARNFATHER, in Manchester, England, by 1851. Mary Ann was born in Galway ca. 1824. Lee Cognetta

Will check through section of 1911 census that I have but there are still Power/Powers in the Rackardstown area of Barony of Bargy area. I believe this includes the last townland you named. I am writing this to remind myself to check this out but it might be a little while. In other words, please don't hold your breath. I just remember many Power/Powers names when I read through that census. Cathy Rossing

Reposting to the Wexford list: Has anyone any information on the ancestors or siblings of George BOULTON/BOLTON, born 1740 in Wexford, died 1794 in Ontario, Canada. Married Nancy BICKFORTin 1761. They had at least one child, Abram/Abraham born in Wexford in 1762 and died July 13, 1850 in Canada. They migrated as some point to Ontario, Canada. They had 13 children total, most of whom were born in Canada. I would be most grateful for any leads on either the BOULTONS or BICKFORTS. I hope to come to Wexford next May to continue the search. If anyone should like information on the descendants of George and Nancy, send me your e-mail address and I'll be happy to send an attached file. Carol Milam Lackey

My GG Granfather, John KENNY came to Vic. Australia with his wife Ann (DOYLE) and three sons, Patrick, James and John from Donaghmore Wex. in 1852. His sister, Anastacia also came, on the same ship, with her husband, MYLES KINSELLA. I believe he came from Cahore. I am investigating this line now. Any information on any of the above families would be appreciated. Bernadette Wells ---Original Message----- From: Chris Doehring <doehring@ix.netcom.com> To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com <WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, 6 January 2000 5:43 Subject: [WEX] Kinsella >I too have Kinsellas from Wexford and was hoping you'd keep me in your files if you ever have any luck. >My James Kinsella, born about 1830, came to St. Louis, MO about 1850. He married Margaret Sheridan, also of Wexford believed. His parents Laurence Kinsella and Johanna Fanning of Wexford. Maybe at this level here we >can make a connection. Best of Luck in your research, >Chris Doehring >St. Louis, MO > > >==== WEXFORD Mailing List ==== >County Wexford on Rootsweb: >http://www.rootsweb.com/~fianna/county/wexford.html > >============================== >Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. >http://pml.rootsweb.com/ >Brought to you by RootsWeb.com. >

Good Luck Chris.... I need to be in Ireland in April and I'm praying for some kind of deal to show up then. :) If you are arriving in Dublin a trip to the National Library and Archieves is a must. You can meet for free with a genealogist and discuss your needs and it's amazing the insight these individuals have. Sign the guest book and take a look at the wonderful selection of family names and county information that they have there. Be sure you make a visit to the WEXFORD LIBRARY!.. If Celestine Rafferty is still there you are in luck. It's a wonderful facility and they are most helpful there. Good luck with your POOLE research. I have POOLES that married my KEHOE"s. Pam Kehoe Wisconsin >Poole's >My wife and I are traveling to Ireland at the end of February. >Thanks to the kind posting of someone from this Wexford list about Aer >Lingus' winter deals. >I hope to find some evidence that my Benjamin Jacob Poole is indeed part of >those Wexford Poole's. >Any research tips would be greatly appreciated. > >-Chris Moore > > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Greg Finnegan <finnegan@fas.harvard.edu> >To: <WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 5:21 PM >Subject: [WEX] Re: Mt. Nebo > > >> Re Dean Crowley's query: >> > >> >George's parents were George Patrick FINNIGAN, b. 1820 in Mountnebo, >> >Gory, County Wexford, and Cornelia DANIELL, b. 1827 in Ireland. They >> >married in Dublin in 1844. >> > >> My FINNEGAN ancestors were from Kiltullagh (SE of Athenry), Co. Galway, so >> I can't help on that score. As my Wexford ancestors were Gorey & >Garrybrit >> Methodists and Irish Palatines (POOLE, JOHNSTON, WEBSTER), I can offer a >> bit about Mt. Nebo. The natural feature of that name, 888 feet (not >> metres) high, is WNW of Gorey; on the Ordnance Survey 1:126,720 Series map >> no. 19, Carlow & Wexford, the peak is split by the vertical grid line >"10", >> and is about 1/3 of the grid north of horizontal "60". >> >> According to James G. Ryan's IRISH RECORDS: SOURCES FOR FAMILY AND LOCAL >> HISTORY (Salt Lake City (Ancestry) and Dublin (FlyLeaf), 1997), the Civil >> Parish in question is variously styled Kilnahue or Kilnehue or Lamogue, >and >> the corresponding RC Parish is Craanford/Rossminoge. Known records for >> that parish begin in 1871, however. I may well be corrected by someone >'on >> the ground' as to exact boundaries; Ryan's map isn't keyed to topography >in >> any detail. >> >> Mt. Nebo doesn't seem to be the name of any civil division. It is, >> however, fairly notorious as the name of the estate of the magistrate >> (John) Hunter Gowan and his nephew Ogle Gowan, the founder of the Orange >> Order in Canada. The map on p. 15 of Daniel Gahan's THE PEOPLE'S RISING: >> WEXFORD, 1798 (Dublin, Gill & Macmillan, 1995) shows "Mt. Nebo House" at >> the SE base of the mountain, in a position corresponding to symbols for >> woodland or parkland on plate II of Musgrave's IRISH REBELLION OF 1798. >My >> own Gorey POOLEs were on Abel Ram's estates, not Gowan's, but were >> intermarried with WEBSTERs and JOHNSTONs, of whom a couple (in Canada) >were >> named Ogle and one JOHNSTON male married a Hester GOWAN, so there's some >> connection there somewhere. >> >> Ryan's book, by the way, which I acquired only 2 days ago, gives >> information for which records survive for which dates on a parish by >parish >> basis; I haven't used it enough to say that the information is or isn't >> sound, but it "looks and feels" quite reliable (wry smile.) >> >> Cheers/Greg >> >> p.s.: I receive WEXFORD-L in digest form and hence may have missed any >> earlier replies to Mr. Crowley's query. >> >> >> Gregory A. Finnegan, PhD >> Associate Librarian for Public Services >> and Head of Reference >> Tozzer Library >> Harvard University >> 21 Divinity Avenue >> Cambridge MA 02138-2089 >> 617-495-2253 fax 617-496-2741 >> gregory_finnegan@harvard.edu >> >> "...have mercy on us all --Presbyterians and Pagans alike -- for we are >all >> somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending." >> MOBY-DICK, chapter 17. >> >> >> >> ==== WEXFORD Mailing List ==== >> County Wexford on Rootsweb: >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~fianna/county/wexford.html >> >> ============================== >> Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. >> RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. >> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi >> > >______________________________X-Message: #2 >Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 01:56:51 EST >From: PLeon112@aol.com >To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <15.791989.25b80bb3@aol.com> >Subject: Re: [WEX] Where is Canford/Cranford? >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >Hi everyone... > >Can anyone tell me where Canford or Cranford is, and what is it? Is it a >townland, or parish? >My G.Gr.Grandmother, Mary Redmond came from Canford and married Walter Mootey >in Arklow, Co. Wicklow, where she worked, in 1870. Her parents were John and >Mary Redmond. She died in 1920 aged 73 (b. 1847?) >Can anyone tell me the names of the RC Churches or cemeteries in that area? >Thanks. >Searching for Redmonds, Mooteys, Weadick/Waddocks. Wayyy too many Murphy's >and O'Neills to even go there. lol > >Happy Hunting, >Peggy > >______________________________X-Message: #3 >Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 23:10:42 -0800 >From: joseph murphy <jmurphy@cmsd.bc.ca> >To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com >Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20000119231042.008a63a0@pop.cmsd.bc.ca> >Subject: [WEX] Civil Registration- Wexford 1865 >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > >I am attempting to decipher a 1865 civil marriage certificate and I need >some help. The reproduction is poor and some of the information is only >half legible. This is my first direct family link to a place in Ireland so >it is very important. Some of my questions are as follows: >The top of the page on which the 4 or 5 marriage notations are printed >lists Gorey under the heading of "Superintendent Registrar's District" yet >the individual marriage certificate lists a Registrars District(which >begins with the letter C I believe) in the Union of Gorey. Would there be a >sub-distict under Gorey? Does Union refer to poor law union? >As to the place of residence does this refer to a townland? >Finally, where could I get a list of names of Catholic churches in that >area at that time. >Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated. > >Joe Murphy > >______________________________X-Message: #4 >Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 09:15:58 EST >From: Westmilli@aol.com >To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <ad.4560d3.25b8729e@aol.com> >Subject: [WEX] Civil Registration >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >I hope that whoever answers Joe Murphy's letter answers it on the list, >instead of just directly to his e-mail, as I would like some of these >answers, also. Milli > >______________________________X-Message: #5 >Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 15:30:28 -0500 >From: Tim Morrissey <temple@interpath.com> >To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <38877063.FBC1387F@interpath.com> >Subject: [WEX] Help >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >I now believe that my great great grandparents were RICHARD BURNEY and >KATHERINE KENSLEY. >(KATHERINE's last name may be KURSLEY). RICHARD was born c 1800: >KATHERINE was born c 1808. Both from County Wexford. >God bless death certificates. >Any help appreciated. >Slainte, >Tim > >______________________________X-Message: #6 >Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:50:42 -0500 (EST) >From: mconnick@webtv.net (Connick) >To: WEXFORD-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <16738-3887BB72-2140@storefull-157.iap.bryant.webtv.net> >Subject: [WEX] RC Parish Templetown >Content-Disposition: Inline >Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit > >I have just discovered my ancestor was from the Roman Catholic Parish of >Templetown. What is that area like? What was it like during the time >period of 1830 to 1850? Thanks for any info. > FAMILY RESEARCH:KEHOE,LOW,SCOTT,ELDER and more Family website - http://www.geocities.com/drk4779 Celtic Women International - http://www.celticwomen.org Walworth County Historical Society - http://www.geocities.com/walcohistory

Looking for information about early history of Patrick Connick and orgins of Connick family generally. Patrick was baptised in Roman Catholic parish of Templetown on September 11,1827. His parents were Thomas Connick and Mary Power. Baptism sponsors were John Roche and Anastasia Murphy. Patrick emigrated to USA in aprox 1852 to New York City area where married, etc. Griffith's has a Patrick Connick in Civil Parish Ballybrennan, Townland Rathoelm. Old maps show a place in County Wexford, Barony of Bargy, called Ballyconnick (ancestral homeland?). Interested particularly in whether had siblings, why came to USA, info about his parents and their ancestors. Any information or thoughts appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hi my name is Carol and I have returned to the list. Is there anyone in Wexford City who knows the religious denomination of ST.PATRICKS' CHURCH.(in 1886 the Church was located near Allen Street, according to a letter that I have from Ireland). My great-great-grandfather was buried there on 24th December, 1886. I have his death certificate, but it does not give me any idea of what religion he was. Also I would appreciate if some kind person could find out what is on the grave stone (if there is one). I'm trying to find out where he was born, but until I know his religion I cannot research LDS records. His son THOMAS, came to Australia at the age of 15, and died in the Liverpool Asylum at the age of 45. He did not name his parents on his marriage certificate, and died a pauper, so no relative information was on his birth certificate. Hoping to hear something that will help me continue my research. Carol.

Can someone please tell me what the definition of an "asylum" is for Australia. Carol In a message dated 01/22/2000 1:29:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, toss@optusnet.com.au writes: << His son THOMAS, came to Australia at the age of 15, and died in the Liverpool Asylum at the age of 45. He did not name his parents on his marriage certificate, and died a pauper, so no relative information was on his birth certificate. >>

A month or so ago, I posted a request for information about my wife's great Grandparents. " ....... John Alfred WEEKS and Olive Mabel ROLF were my wife's great grandparents. Until recently, we understood that her grandfather, Walter Charles WEEKS: - was born in Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent abt 1896 - joined "the Buffs", Royal East Kent Regiment as a boy - probably served in France in WW1 - served in India (Waziristan/North West Frontier) through the mid 20s - arrived Australia abt 1828. It seems we've discovered the grandson of a brother of Walter (or at least he's found us). Our relative says his grandfather always maintained that the family originated from Carrick-on-Suir, Wexford. I have no birth or marriage details for John and Olive, but suspect John was born about 1865-70. Could anyone with access to suitable records (say,1881 census) please check for mention of this couple in the Wexford area........" -------------- It now seems possible that John and Olive WEEKS may have actually had the surname O'NEAL. They may have contiued to live in Ireland while their sons Victor George and Walter Charles(my wife's Grandfather)may have been sent to live with relatives or friends in Kent where they entered the "Buffs" (East Kent Regiment) as 14 year olds under a false name WEEKS (perhaps the name of their foster parents or master.) Can anyone shed any light on this mystery? Who has an 1881 or 1891 Census for WEXFORD??????? What is the name of the parish at Carrick-on-Suir? Do records still exist? Thanks Barry Huguenin

I have just discovered my ancestor was from the Roman Catholic Parish of Templetown. What is that area like? What was it like during the time period of 1830 to 1850? Thanks for any info.

I now believe that my great great grandparents were RICHARD BURNEY and KATHERINE KENSLEY. (KATHERINE's last name may be KURSLEY). RICHARD was born c 1800: KATHERINE was born c 1808. Both from County Wexford. God bless death certificates. Any help appreciated. Slainte, Tim

I hope that whoever answers Joe Murphy's letter answers it on the list, instead of just directly to his e-mail, as I would like some of these answers, also. Milli

I am attempting to decipher a 1865 civil marriage certificate and I need some help. The reproduction is poor and some of the information is only half legible. This is my first direct family link to a place in Ireland so it is very important. Some of my questions are as follows: The top of the page on which the 4 or 5 marriage notations are printed lists Gorey under the heading of "Superintendent Registrar's District" yet the individual marriage certificate lists a Registrars District(which begins with the letter C I believe) in the Union of Gorey. Would there be a sub-distict under Gorey? Does Union refer to poor law union? As to the place of residence does this refer to a townland? Finally, where could I get a list of names of Catholic churches in that area at that time. Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated. Joe Murphy

Hi everyone... Can anyone tell me where Canford or Cranford is, and what is it? Is it a townland, or parish? My G.Gr.Grandmother, Mary Redmond came from Canford and married Walter Mootey in Arklow, Co. Wicklow, where she worked, in 1870. Her parents were John and Mary Redmond. She died in 1920 aged 73 (b. 1847?) Can anyone tell me the names of the RC Churches or cemeteries in that area? Thanks. Searching for Redmonds, Mooteys, Weadick/Waddocks. Wayyy too many Murphy's and O'Neills to even go there. lol Happy Hunting, Peggy