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The Province of Connacht - transplantation and the Mile Line around the perimeter of Connacht and Clare

coetting57 — 2013-03-30 00:21:05Z

I have done a post concerning David Wakefield and the land description for the Wakefield Family Estate that includes the reference to Connaught-and this is a Province. David Wakefield's great great grandfather, John Wakefield, is listed as one of the '49 Officers who were Protestants Royalist who had the '49 Arrears and were recoginized by King Charles II for their military service and loyality. Lands were held in trust for the '49 Officers-and they rec'd land in payment for the '49 Arrears. They were not part of Cromwells Parlimentatarian soldiers and they were opposed to this ideology. "King Charles II provided for the '49 officers by granting them all the undisposed lands in the counties of Donegal Leitrim, Longford and Wicklow, the undisposed land in the 'mile line'-term used to identify land stretching from the coast one mile inland in the Province of Connacht and one mile westward from the river Shannon." "Charles II's Irish Caviliers: the 1649 Officers and the Restoration land settlement page 410 or reference at http:www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclaire/history/cromwell_settleme... page 2 explains ""Connacht and Clare were chosen as the area of transplantation because they were surrounded by water except for a ten mile stretch of land which was to be protected by a series of forts. A one mile strip called The Mile Line, around the perimeter of Connacht and Clare was reserved for military settlers 'to confine the transplanted and to cut them off from relief by sea.' The Irish were forbidden to live in the towns of Connacht."
As I have pointed out my ancestor John Wakefield is on the list for the '49 Officers, I have a copy, and King Charles II included the lands mentioned above that include this mile line and this was for military settlers-I assume John Wakefield fit these requirements. Is there any way to find records for the '49 Officers that settled in the Province of Connacht? Like is listed with the land description for David Wakefield and in the Wakefield Memorial so many Wakefield's reference-is Connaught or Connacht-and it is very likely this is where John Wakefield was granted land.
Any suggestions or do you know of any records for this other than the list of the '49 Officers that includes John Wakefield? Or are there any records for Connaught Certificates 1654-1658 in case John Wakefield forfeited his lands due to remaining loyal to the King and not Cromwell? Thanks, Cindy coetting57@hotmail.com

LAST NAME SCOTT researcher of Scott in Connaught Co. Ireland

judystreet1366 — 2013-02-24 18:16:57Z

Luke Scott B:1778abt & wife Mary(don't know last name or anything about her. Came from Ireland to Quebec Canada in 1828. They lived in Ballina or Killina in about 1800-1819.
Children all born in Ireland. Children are Matthew , John, Robert,Ann, Ellen, Jane. Would love to get to know others that are researching the last name SCOTT IN CONNAUGHT

David Wakefield b family estate-road between Aughrim and Ballinasloe, Galway County,Connaught, Ireland

coetting57 — 2013-01-30 19:09:10Z

From the book Wakefield Memorial by Homer Wakefield pages 216-217
David Wakefield was born in 1735 on the family estate mentioned above to Robert and ?, Robert the son of Robert. David's siblings:
Robert b?;beheaded for complicity in a plot against Catholic rule in Ireland.
Gilbert b?;arrested with his brother Robert, and imprisoned for life.
Samuel, b?;escaped to Scotland in a row boat, when detected in plot against Catholic Church.
David escaped by hiding in a hogshead of clothing his wife Mary Jane or Elizabeth Wade? took with her onto ship sailing to America. This is between 1768 and 1773.
David had an Uncle who also emigrated to America, prior to 1783, and settled on the Junanitta River, PA and later removed to Nelson County, Ky.
He married Bridget Banks prior to immigrating. His children:
Mary born 1755
John born Feb 3, 1757 married 1786 to Elizabeth Alexander-this family may be familiar.
and there are more listed.
David's uncle Andrew who married Margaret Reddick resided on the family estate and remained there.
Any info on this family? Thanks, Cindy coetting57@hotmail.com

Re: Fahy's from Logboy Ballyhaunis/Cloonfad

Dunmorechris — 2013-01-02 21:15:07Z

Hi, I have found Fahy's listed in the Ireland address directory as follows:

J Fahy, Newtown, Tulrohan, Claremorris, Co Mayo.
(approx 1 - 2 miles from Lugboy)

P Fahy, Levalleyroe, Claremorris, Co Mayo.
(This is the next townland to Lugboy)(I think this address is wrong)

John & Noreen Fahy, Holywell, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo.
(approx 3 -4 miles from Lugboy).

You could perhaps write to these paople. A long shot I know, but whoknows will would come of it.

Re: Sheridan Family of Ballinrobe

john_k_sheridan — 2012-12-08 02:11:31Z

Hi there, given that it's been 8 years since your last post, I hope you are still monitoring this list.

I just discovered that my great grandfather was from Ballinrobe. His name was Peter Sheridan. He came to the United States in 1892.

Family lore has it that after immigrating to the US, he briefly resided in Pennsylvania before moving on to Texas and, ultimately, Chicago.

Peter's father was Michael Sheridan, married to Ellen Partland. He had a brother named James, though born in 1870. Would be interested to learning more about what you have learn. Thanks!

John Sheridan, Columbus, Ohio

Re: Help needed

annclare — 2012-10-26 23:11:21Z

You may have got this information by now but in the Irish civil registration index at www.familysearch.org
there is a marriage for a John Lynn Ballina registration district Year 1923 quarter Apr-Jun volume 4 page 417 and matching references for a Barbara Gallgher that looks like a good fit. You can order the cert by downloading an application form at www.groireland.ie if you order a photocopy it costs less and gives the same information - fathers' names for bride and groom and residence of both. From this you may be able to find John Lynn in the 1911 census.
Also there are some Lynn births registered in the Ballina district from 1930-1948 with mother's surname given as Gallagher- the index does not show mother's surname earlier than 1928 or so.
Hope this is of help.
annclare

Re: Muldowney

pamuld — 2012-10-21 02:09:42Z

Hello, My family is from Mayo. My grandfather Patrick Muldowney was born in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo in the late 1800's. He came to the US early 1900's and settled in chicago, IL where he met and married Catherine Neary who was from Castlebar.

His father was also a Patrick Muldowney and would have been born more in the timeframe your are looking for.

Dillon's

robert9594 — 2012-09-21 15:08:38Z

Robert Dillon was born In County Roscommon In 1822,had a twin brother named Thomas,married Rose Early,came to Nova Scotia in 1841,settled In Lee,Mass In 1850, then In Holland Wisc, where Robert died In 1857.Rose lived with her son In Duluth Mn.Would like more Info on them In Ireland.

Re: Relatives in the Sligo area called Siberry

hallmark1194 — 2012-09-03 16:43:05Z

Just looking at gravestones; David b 1874 son of David and Eliza died 1874 aged 9 months, Eliza d.11 Jan 1906, age 66, David d.11 July 1919 age 84, buried Glencar

Re: Muldowneys from Mayo to UK to Pa.

christinemuldowney — 2012-08-17 19:02:34Z

My husbands grandfather was Martin Muldowney from Mayo.
Martins father was Martin and his mother was Hanoria.
His sisters were Mary and Annie and his brothers were Patrick, and Thomas.

Bryan Connelly

dcon19 — 2012-05-01 14:55:44Z

Looking for any information on Bryan Connelly b. 1720 in Galway or West Meath. He came to North Carolina around 1743. Appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks

PATT GIBSON / HONOR HOWLEY

gibbo1958 — 2012-04-26 20:48:44Z

Looking for information about gibson/ howley who were in ireland at start of 1800s believe to have come from Scotland settled around the Sligo.

Re: Looking for James Neary's parents

fosterhuntkelseycurry70 — 2012-04-01 15:56:49Z

Dear D. Morley, At the moment I am trying to find parents of James T. Neary and his wife Anna Ford in Ireland. Their son son Bernard J. Neary is my grandfather and his son James W. Neary my father. I am interested in finding any information. My mother and father never married and I have never seen a picture of my father or know much about him or the family. I was able to find the information I have because my mother told me names before she died. I know at least some members of the family knew of my existence because his mother Elva and sister Mary helped my mom while she was pregnant. So, on the one hand just building the family tree including Ireland is one goal of mine, the other would be to find family. So, any information you are willing to share would be gratefully received. Thank you so much.
Grace

Re: Looking for James Neary's parents

DMorley1401 — 2012-04-01 02:10:55Z

I have a great deal of info on the Neary families. What do you need?

Re: Looking for James Neary's parents

fosterhuntkelseycurry70 — 2012-03-25 17:08:21Z

Hi,
I am related to the Nearys through Elbe's brother Bernard Joseph and his son James W. Neary. I am very interested in learning more about my family. Thanks.
Grace Hunt Foster

Fahy's from Logboy Ballyhaunis/Cloonfad

brickdavid — 2012-03-15 23:38:45Z

Trying to find info on my Great Grandfather James Fahy 1826-1889 who came from Logboy and who was evicted from there at some stage. Interested to see if there are Fahys still residing in that village

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

annesyers — 2012-03-04 14:21:20Z

Hi Bill, Just read your message,regarding the Brockdorff'sMay Kathleen Cormac-Walshe(known as May Kathleen Hegel,nickname Kitsa, married Les Baron Brockdorff& the lived atValderma Slot you can see pictures onFacebook, Caroline Brockddorff inherited the Slot.
I am interested in what happened to Tim Hallinen also I would love to see the photograph's.
We are a direct descdent,because my Grandmother & her great Grandmother were sisters(Caroline). keep in touch Anne

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

1_billpower — 2012-03-04 12:43:19Z

Hi Anne. I'm still digging away at the Cormac Walshe ancestry. Would appreciate anything more you can tell me about the Danish connection. One of the Cork branch of the family has a photograph album contain some pictures of Taasinge in Denmark. Is the connection to that estate/ castle? I'm not sure. Please do let me know. BP

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

GaltymoreBanjo — 2012-01-31 23:38:55Z

Hi Anne. You have me hooked! Are you living in Ireland? If so, I'd love to go to meet you in the near future to discuss our mutual interest. My research arises from my interest in descendants of the Hallinans. The Redington connection is new to me. Can you email me at bill power@gmx.com please. I'll give you my phone number that way and if you wish to give me yours, I can give you a call for a chat. Thank you so much for getting in touch. Bill

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

annesyers — 2012-01-31 15:13:54Z

Hi Bill,Millicent married Tom Hallinan from cork he was a flour miller, he also might have been a Major,Her sister Ina was presented in court she never married,Francis Cormac-Walshe was my Grandfather he married My Grand mother Alice Redingtom, the had three children My Mother Violet(nown as Peony) Reginald, & May Kathleen who was kiven away to my Grandmothers sister Kathleen Hagel she was never adopted by them & was born in Newtonards County Down not Galway as stated She married les Baron Brockdorff a very wealthy family,the lived in Valderma Slot,Iknow more about the family. please get in touch again.Anne

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

GaltymoreBanjo — 2012-01-27 21:04:40Z

Hi Ken. We exchanged a brief correspondence a few months ago regarding the Cormac Walshes. I've unearthed quite a bit of info since then and was wondering if we could pursue our mutual interests further. I'm planning to visit the Ballina, Castlehill, Crossmolina area within the next couple of months. Would love to meet up. Otherwise could you please email me at billpower@gmx.com. Thanks, Bill

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

GaltymoreBanjo — 2012-01-27 20:59:54Z

Hi Anne. I am a professional historian researching the descendants of Francis Cormac Walshe's sister, Millicent, who married a Corkman. I have also, as a result, been probing the Cormac Walsh story. I can confirm that there is a curious Danish link which I have yet to delve into but has been mentioned to me by other descendants of the Cormac Walshes. Could you get in touch please? I'm sure we could be of help to each other. I am certainly interested in your family also as part of the broader story I'm researching. Please email me directly at billpower@gmx.com. Thanks, Bill

Re: Help needed

josielynn1 — 2012-01-24 10:44:02Z

The only information I have on Barbara Gallagher is her father's name is Paddy(pat) Gallagher and her mother's name is Bridget Dunleavy.

Hope this is helpful.
Kind regards

Josephine Lynn

Re: Help needed

loretta_cottrell — 2012-01-21 01:02:52Z

I have Gallagher's from Garracloon (near Ballina) in my family. Do you have any other information besides her name? Any siblings, aunts, uncles, etc?

Reynolds/O'Farrell in Mohill, Leitirm, Ireland

dparkinson146 — 2012-01-17 16:26:54Z

I'm looking for any information on the families of Michael Reynolds and Isabella O'Farrell still in Ireland. They were married in the RC church in Mohill on 17 Feb 1853. They came to NYC in 1879 with their seven children: Stephen, Joseph, James, Frank, Isabella, Margaret and Catherine. The two older children: Michael and Lizzie came over earlier. According to Isabella's death certificate, her father was Dr. Denis O'Farrell and her mother's name was Elizabeth. No information on the parents for Michael Reynolds. Thanks!

I need help finding the parents, birth dates, and birthplaces of these ancestors

sdgillen1 — 2012-01-16 03:52:08Z

Names: Thomas Davis and Johanna Morris
Children: John Davis, Mary Davis, Catherine Davis (born 1859 Ireland), Anne Davis (born July 1st 1864 Clifden, Galway, Ireland)

I assume their other children were also born in Galway.

Re: Muldowney

pamuld — 2011-12-28 02:19:44Z

Hello Daniel, My Great grandfather was born in Mayo around 1840 and his name was Pat Muldowney, married Annie Caulfield. My grandfather born in 1892 was from Coogue Middle, Ballyhannis, co. Mayo. He came to the USA in 1910 with his brother Austin. You can look at my family tree to see if anything is familiar.

Peggy Muldowney

TRUMAN AND PHENIX

gaurge — 2011-12-13 03:19:03Z

Patrick Truman married Sarah Phenix in Connaught Patrich was born about 1825 Sarah was born about the same time. Would like info on either.

Re: Relatives in the Sligo area called Siberry

KateNugent44 — 2011-11-30 10:18:58Z

Hi Lorraine , are Josephine, Florence, and Ruth still living in the UK ? we have spoken to Dick and Muriel some years back, and we found that the name was spelt Seberry in some cases, ? as far as i can recall your dad Richard was born in 1928 his father was James Walter Siberry and his mother was Kate ?? if this informaton is wrong would you please let me know,
here is my address
seberryrobert@yahoo.co.uk
thank you
Bob,

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

annesyers — 2011-11-26 17:23:24Z

Hi,I have met Tony Donahue about 10 years ago & he did a looof reserch on my Irish dependents, the person I amtrying to reerch is Jack(John)Cormac-Walshe drownes off the coast of NSW Stockton Beach Australia dont know the name of the Ship, if any one can tell me anything about him, he wa 18 years old when he was shiprecked in 1900, was he crew or passenger.Anne Syers, was (Nelstrop)

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

kenlyon157 — 2011-11-22 19:40:32Z

Hi,
I am away from home for the moment and using an internet cafe so I do not have the information I collected at hand.
As you are probably aware your two Grand! uncles who were killed in the war are extremely well documented with awards photographs etc.
Your family history is very well covered also in that it has a full chapter in Tony O Donoghue´s book on North Mayo.
I am not really family with the more modern aspect of the family although I have been in contact with Reggie´s grandchildren

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

annesyers — 2011-11-16 17:55:46Z

Hi, My Grandfather was Francis Cormac-Walshe 2 of his brotheres were killed in the 1914/18 War, My Grandfather was killed in a motor accident in 1932, his other brother Jack was drowned of the CoAST OF NSW Stockton beach Australia in 1900 he was 18 years old. My Grandfather married Alice Redington they had 3 children Violet May my Mother May Kathleen (Kitsa) & Reggie,May Kathleen was either given away or sold to my Granny's sister Kathleen Hegel before she was 2 years old born in1909 not with them in the 1911 census (Dublin) where they were living May Kathleen (Kitsa) married Les baron Niels Knabbe Luel Brockdorff. I am reserching the Cormac-Walshes Anne Syers

Re: Patrick J & Bridget (Burke) Murphy.........Toomore Parish - County Mayo

RIKevinMurphy — 2011-11-01 18:24:43Z

Hello Christie!

Yes lets see where we can go.

I am truely sorry about your father, I spoke to him a few times and exchanged a few emails. I wish I had spent more time onthe project with him, but I too was having a few "issues" of my own lololo.

I am a police officer in Rhode Island, and recently injured my shoulder, so I have some time off. ALREADY BORED.

I will take some time later to tell you where I am.

If you dont have up to date software I can send you what I have.

Re: Patrick J & Bridget (Burke) Murphy.........Toomore Parish - County Mayo

clmurphy67 — 2011-10-28 03:19:54Z

Hi Kevin,

My father was Joe Murphy, the originator of this posting. Sadly, he passed in November 2008. I would be very interested in learning more about the possible connection.

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

GaltymoreBanjo — 2011-10-23 23:47:07Z

Hi there. I am researching a family related to the Cormac Walshes. We might be able to fill in a few gaps between us. Please email me at gradoge@yahoo.ie so that we can do some collaboration. I would certainly love to know about you're interest in the family. Thanks. BP

Re: LYNCH - Thomas Lynch of Galway County, Ireland.

Lynchking — 2011-06-27 00:20:53Z

Hello,
I have been trying to break through a wall in my Lynch line for several years and I wonder if you might be able to help me?
My earliest confirmed Lynch ancestor was named Thomas Lynch, of Red River County Texas, born about 1857. His father was probably also named Thomas Lynch, of the state of Virginia, born 9 Aug 1821. It is possible that his middle name began with the initial "L".
In your research, have you come across my Thomas L. Lynch of Virginia?
Thank you in advance for any help you can give. I am particularly looking for Thomas L. Lynch's ancestors and when they came from Ireland. Some of the males in my Lynch line had the names Leroy and Luther, so perhaps the L. initial I found on a tombstone photo could be either of those names.

Re: Patrick J & Bridget (Burke) Murphy.........Toomore Parish - County Mayo

RIKevinMurphy — 2011-05-31 03:43:02Z

Stumbled upon your post, albeit a fews later. Your records match my family 99.99%

Kevin Murphy
KCell@cox.net

You should be able to see the family tree I posted on-line.

Re: Fallon, Preston, Flynn, Neary, McCarrick in Collooney and Ballysadare

CarolSchwartz13 — 2011-04-19 02:10:39Z

thank you for replying. If Andrew and Mary Anne, who would be my great-grandparents are related to you too, I am VERY interested in any info, pictures you may have. I have been to the 1911 Census the 3 girls you mentioned and the 6 boys, including my grandfather Bartholomew are listed. From the census Mary Anne McCarrick would have been born around 1869/71. Is that what you would have? You said the picture taken of Mary Anne was circa 1950's. If this is indeed the same Mary Anne, then she would have been in her 80's. I know they lived in Ballysadare, and I was taken to a house that is belived to have been a house they lived in, while I was in Ireland 3 years ago. Had to climb over a gated fence and down a overgrown path to see it. Please contact me at heavenbound_70560@yahoo.com
Look forward in hearing from you. As I have very little information on the Nearys.
Carol

Re: Fallon, Preston, Flynn, Neary, McCarrick in Collooney and Ballysadare

susananncarr1 — 2011-04-19 00:37:15Z

Just came across your post. My grandmother is Ann Neary born 1904, daughter of Andrew Neary and Mary Anne Mc Carrick. They did indeed have 9 surviving children (3 girls Ann, Peggy (Margaret) and Bridget and 6 boys), 12 in total as I recall from my grandmother but 3 died young. I don't know much about Andrew Neary but I can inquire from my mother who used to spend summers as a child at the cottage in Ox Mountains. They moved to Ballisodare in 1950's I believe.

Re: duignan

bob_degnan — 2011-04-02 20:50:21Z

Catherine was born in 1865 in Cuppanagh, County Sligo. That is all I know about her.

Seeking Mullery family around 1854

shadow21084 — 2011-03-28 15:07:59Z

My great-great-great grandmother Catharine Mullery came emigrated from Ireland to Boston in 1854 aboard Star of Empire. She was born around 1834 and is listed in the 1860 census as a widow living in Pennsylvania with three children. No members of the Mullery family are listed on the ship register with her. I found a few records of Mullerys living in County Galway in the 1850s, but no record of Catharine or her children anywhere in Ireland. Can anyone suggest a way in which I might locate information on Catharine's husband?

Re: Muldowney

ynnad27 — 2011-02-20 21:15:36Z

Hi, my name is daniel muldowney, had family in mayo around 1840, would love to know what information you have, please get back intouch

Re: Muldowneys from Mayo to UK to Pa.

pamuld — 2011-01-02 22:13:44Z

My grandfather was Pat Muldowney from Coogue, Aghamore,Ballyhaunis, Mayo born in 1893, came to the US in 1910 with his older brother Austin and moved to Chicago. His sister Mary was already living in Chgo with husband John Gallagher.

Re: Muldowney

pamuld — 2011-01-02 22:08:52Z

My family was from the Coogue Middle, Ballyhounis, County Mayo. My Gr Grandfather was born approx. 1869 and was named Pat Muldowney. He married twice, first Bridget Mulkeen who appeard to die in 1876. He then married Annie Caulfield in 1877.

His father was also named Pat Muldowney and was born approx. 1842. I don't know who his spouse was.

I have much info on the muldowneys earlier than this, but not much from the 1860's and back

Peggy Muldowney, Denver, CO USA

Re: Looking for James Neary's parents

DMorley1401 — 2010-12-31 14:20:13Z

Hi Bernard,
Hope you are still checking for replies to your post. My husband is related to the Nearys through Elbe Mark Neary, who married Gladys Freda Rohde. The families lived in Decatur,Nebraska for many years. The Neary family research has become very active recently. I would like to share info with you.
Doris Blackburn Morley

marriage births of mcsteen

scousejim1 — 2010-12-06 12:45:28Z

Trying to find the marriage record of Bryan Mcsteine who married Bridget in I believe Mayo
This believe derived from a birth record of Bridget could also be in Galway from birth record of Bryan.
The family arrived in Liverpool between 1844-1848
Marriage aprox 1832
Children
Mary b. 1832
Ocy?? Honor b.1834
Bridget b.1836
Catherine b. 1838
Ann b.1840
Michael b.1842
James b. 1844
Would really appreciate any info from people who have access to these records can research all census 1861-1901 in return
All the best Jim

Re: Relatives in the Sligo area called Siberry

bazzathefourth — 2010-11-19 09:42:36Z

Hi Lorraine. Hope you are well. COuld you give me a call regarding this interesting stuff.
Barry Curtis - 07968863928

Re: Relatives in the Sligo area called Siberry

bazzathefourth — 2010-11-19 09:38:53Z

Hi, I would love to hear what you know about the R Siberry you noted - my grandfather. bazzathefourth@hotmail.comn thanks

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

kenlyon112 — 2010-11-06 18:30:12Z

Yes, the names of both Cormac-Walshe brothers are on the wall of the Mayo peace park

Re: Edward Cormac Walshe

cougartoys — 2010-11-04 13:14:01Z

Sorry - I've been taking care of family for the last year. I will come back this weekend and post the outline of who was whom - we call my Aunt Frances' letter the Begets and Begats list cause it listed EVERYONE and their children but not one stinking date. Thanks.

Beth