Hi Folks, I'm new to this list. I am hunting for the FURLONGs in my hubby's maternal line. The family story as I have it from older family members. I am waiting and hoping for Andrew Furlong's death certificate. I heard that the town of Covington in Kentucky kept death records for a few years surronding 1886. Meanwhile, I would love to connect up with any FURLONG researchers - hopefully someone has a Catherine born about 1838 that they lost somewhere. I have never tried leaping the big pond and have never done research in Ireland. Any connections or research tips on finding Andrew's, Anna's, and Catherine's parents would be greatly appreciate. ANDREW FURLONG was born Bet. 1805 - 1810 in Ireland, and died December 22, 1886 in Covington, (St. Elizabeth Hospital), Kenton Co., KY. He married ANNA FURLONG. She was born 1810 in Ireland, and died March 26, 1864 in May's Lick, (Hwy 68), KY. Notes for ANDREW FURLONG: Andrew, Anna and Martin may have immigrated from Wexford, Ireland around 1847. Their daughter Ellen came through New Orleans later (in about 1854.) The third child, Mary, was born in 1860 in Kentucky, U.S.A. Family tradition has it that Andrew and Anna came down the Ohio River to Maysville, KY about 1847. No port of departure or port of entry data has been found for this FURLONG family. Children of ANDREW FURLONG and ANNA FURLONG are: i. ELLEN FURLONG, b. 1841, County Wexford, Ireland; d. September 20, 1918, Hill Top, Mason Co., KY; m. PATRICK MURPHY, 1863; b. 1833, County Wexford, Ireland; d. 1880. Notes for ELLEN FURLONG: Journeyed from Wexford, Ireland to join her family in 1854 at the age of 13. Her 16 year old cousin, Catherine Furlong, came with her. Family history has it that they came through New Orleans. Catherine Furlong's parents and grandparents, siblings and any marriage record are completely unknown at this time. More About PATRICK MURPHY and ELLEN FURLONG: Marriage: 1863 ii. MARTIN FURLONG, b. June 08, 1843, Count Wexford, Ireland; d. March 27, 1920, Millersberg, Bourbon Co., KY. Notes for MARTIN FURLONG: He never married, but became a prosperous farmer. The Carlisle "Mercury", in its "Down Memory Lane" column, went back 100 years to note that on January 2, 1892, "Martin Furlong bought of W.M. Layson 185 acres near Headquarters for $6,500." This land straddles the county line between Bourbon and Nicholas counties, and is some of the best land in Kentucky. It lies along state route 648, a country road running north off US. 68 just 1/2 mile west of its intersection with Route 36. A drive down this road to the Bourbon County border will place you in the midst of Martin's former holdings. The road and area are known as Walnut Grove. Martin was 77 when he died in 1920, and is buried with his parents and Mary Furlong in their plot in St. Patrick's Cemetery. iii. MARY FURLONG, b. April 20, 1860, Mason Co., KY; d. December 30, 1941, Maysville, Mason Co., KY. Notes for MARY FURLONG: Mary remained single and earned her living as a cook. She would often say, later in life, that she had spent much of her earthly journey "working in rich people's kitchens." Nevertheless, Mary set herself the goal of buying a side altar for Saint Patrick's Church in Maysville. She saved her nickles and pennies and dimes for many years, always with her goal in mind. She died in 1941, and when her will was read it was found that she had left $2,000 lay in a Maysville bank accumulating interest for 33 years. Finally, in 1974, when the church was remodeled, Mary's lovely side alter of Italian marble was installed. her gift had more than doubled to some $5,000 by this time. The altar stands today on the right side of this beautiful church in silent but telling testimony to a woman of even more beautiful faith. Aunt Mary, as we all called her, spent her last years in her apartment, 106 E. 4th St. She is buried with Martin and her parents in one of the two Furlong plats in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Maysville, Mason Co., KY. Frank F. Mathias iv. JOHN BENEDICT FURLONG, b. March 1864, May's Lick, (Hwy 68), KY; d. January 25, 1937, Maysville, Mason Co., KY; m. ELIZABETH BROWNING, April 20, 1887, Maysville, Mason Co., KY; b. October 04, 1868; d. August 10, 1950, Maysville, Mason Co., KY. John B. Furlong was a Representative to the Kentucky State Legislature. Notes for JOHN BENEDICT FURLONG: John's mother died a few weeks short of his second birthday. Little John, a motherless child, was apparently looked after by his father and older brother and sister for some time. Once he was old enough to accept it, he was placed with a farm family. Pauline (Furlong) Clarkson said, in a 1981 interview, that "J.B.'s mother died when he was young, and he lived to his early manhood with Ben Clark's family along Route 68 at Fairview, Fleming County, KY. The Clarks were farmers. Fairview is 7 miles south of May's Lick. He fit in well with this family, was a hard worker, and carried very fond memories of the Clarks for the rest of his life. The two-story frame Clark home still stands 1/3 mile off route 68, but it is unoccupied and falling into ruin. Many Thanks for any connections, assistance, or Wexford research tips. Best Regards, Kathy Hines in Minnesota