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Nixons of Portmush, Drummee

Nancy_Byng — 23 Nov 2004 9:45:22 GMT

I am looking for information on John Nixon and wife Jane Bing, who married in Rossorry in 1835 and lived in the townland of Drummee. Their children included Mary Anne, Thomas, John, Robert, Mary and Wm. Alexander. John Nixon was a stonemason and was originally from Portmush. I would appreciate receiving any information at all about this family. Thanks.

KEOWN/McKEOWN

Margaret Taylor — 31 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information with regard to John KEOWN b.Killibig,Beleek, who married Elizabeth KEOWN (a cousin I believe) circa 1889. Known children:-
John KEOWN (later known as McKeown) who married Mary Ellen CORORAN
Patrick, who married Mary(?) DOLAN
Margaret, who married (?) McGUIRE
Eliza Jane
Mary A. who married (?) COLLINS

1901 and/or 1911 census look up for Fermanagh County

mumov04 — 24 Aug 2008 5:10:48 GMT

Hello forum readers,

Is there any one who can help with the 1901 and/or 1911 census for Killesher or perhaps Enniskillen, County Fermanagh?. I am looking for Thomas Hamilton, born circa 1877 in Enniskillen. Religion Church of Ireland. He was single in 1901, marrying Margaret Hillis in 1907 in Killesher, by 1911 they had between two and four children, possible sets of twins. Elizabeth Josephine born circa 1909, Margaret Josephine or Jane, born circa 1909, Florence born circa 1911 and Mary Catherine, born circa 1911.

Thank you,
Sue.

Frank McManus Tattinweir, Tempo, Fermanagh

ellenbrown24 — 8 Jul 2007 7:54:05 GMT

Looking into the Mc Manus connection to my Bannons (Frank's wife was my my ggrandfaters aunt). They had a son Terrance Mc Manus. Help! Ellen

tumath family

suzannehumphries24 — 24 May 2008 8:19:20 GMT

hello,my great great grandmother was called Elizabeth Tumath. She was from Irvinestown,county Fermanagh.Her father was called Christopher Tumath.If any information on the Tumath family I would love to here from you.

Lisness Quay

Almonte01 — 22 Aug 2008 10:27:36 GMT

Is there a place in County Fermanagh called Lisness Quay? Appreciate any information this or similar spelling.

mcCollum

wwimble — 23 Dec 2004 12:52:27 GMT

John McCollum born about 1840, settled Cooneen, Brookeborough married Eliza Baxter. Children Robert (b1864) Patrick (1866) John(b1868) plus many others.

DALY

Keltie Zubko — 27 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information about the DALY family of Letterbreen, County Fermanagh. My great-grandmother Margaret Daly, and one of her brothers, James Daly, emigrated to Canada in 1881, with a cousin, Annie Rutledge. Three brothers had already emigrated: John, William and Thomas. They all ended up in Western Canada. Their father, William Daly, was a school teacher, and died in 1892. There were eleven children in the family.

Higgiins Killyclowney Newtownbutler

tab1310 — 11 Aug 2008 5:51:30 GMT

Looking for info on John Higgins from Killyclowney Newtownbutler.. Married Annie Breen (date unknown)
Annie came from Tempo..

She and John had 1 son also named John... John died when John was young.. Cant find a date of his death...

St Mary's Maguiresbridge Birth Records: Quigley born about 1830 in Maguiresbridge

djch39 — 6 Aug 2008 10:08:10 GMT

How do I go about getting birth records for Francis Quigley born about 1830 in Maguiresbridge. His parents are said to be Owen Quigley and Helen Cassidy.

Thanks for your help

Dan

FER place name

car6m2ody — 15 May 2008 3:56:07 GMT

Interested in finding out if the following place is in Co. Fermanagh. Spelling is as written. It may be phonetic/homophonic, incorrect or a combination.

The place is NASHWOODS.

TIA

Briens of Castletown, Monea

JanetCS — 1 Jul 2001 11:59:02 GMT

Is anyone researching the family of John Brien of Castletown, Monea, Devenish Parish? He, and later his son, John Dawson Brien, were landowners in Devenish parish. I'd like to pin down some dates for the elder Brien. I also have a copy of his marriage notice from the Enniskillen paper for anyone of the family who is interested.

Beggans

NoelleCampbellMrs — 1 Jun 2005 10:05:12 GMT

can anyone help with Beggans/Maguires Newtownbutler before 1895

BRANDONS in Fermanagh

Belfast0924 — 8 Aug 2002 6:26:01 GMT

For anyone who's researching these folks, I'm posting my results from a recent trip to the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland on the Brandon board.

Sally Brandon

Thompson, John W.

hapyhuntr — 30 Jun 2008 1:01:46 GMT

John W. Thompson, probably of Co. Tyrone, m. ? of Tempo, Fermanagh abt 1796. Children William, Matthew, Margaret and John born Co. Tyrone between 1797 - 1804. Family emigrated to USA between 1804-1809. Seeking any connections.

HAZLETT, DONLEY

mdasseos — 20 Jun 2002 10:22:23 GMT

Looking for any information on the family of Thomas Hazlett, born about 1822 in Enniskillen. His parents were John Hazlett and Cathern Donley, born in about 1798 and 1800 in Co. Fermanagh. All came to Ontario. Thomas married Eliza Jane Lucas in Durham, Ontario in 1853. Eliza was also born in No. Ireland and her parents were Wm. Lucas and Mary Ann Clark. The Lucas family came to Ontario in 1840.
I would appreciate any help in my search.

Thomas Rennick

lynrennick — 26 Jun 2008 3:16:34 GMT

Hi,

I've been losing sleep over this man for almost a year. Can anyone claim him please?

Thomas Rennick, born Armagh around 1830. His family were not from Armagh as there is no trace of any Rennicks in Armagh at that time so it is believed his parents were visiting at the time of his birth.

He married Anne McCauley from Fermanagh. I lost some info from my PC but there was another link with Thomas and Fermanagh and I was led to believe his parents were from there and after his birth took him back to Fermanagh.

I also have Thomas on Griffiths Valuation in Armagh when he grew up. Another piece of info is that he lived at one time (his early 20s I think) in a house in Armagh owned by a man named Hazlett.

Thomas and Anne lived in Derry after they married and had 4 children there before moving down to Sligo, where they had 4 more children. Thomas died in 1901 after the Census as I have him living in Temple Street, Sligo in 1901.

I'm desperate to find his parents and/or siblings. Does anyone know Thomas Rennick, or indeed, his wife Anne McCauley?

Thank You.

Lyn Rennick
LynRennick2000@aol.com

County Fermanagh Gravestone Photo and Transcription Project!

tab1310 — 24 Jun 2008 5:15:14 GMT

THERE ARE OVER 200 PHOTOS OF GRAVESTONES ON THIS SITE.. www.tammymitchell.com/cofermanagh

Catherine O' Donnell, 1795

metrognome77 — 26 Jun 2006 12:29:06 GMT

Looking for information regarding Catherine O' Donnell b. 1795, Fermanaugh, married Alexander McSorley, b. 1791, Donegal.

|Gamble of Enniskillen

RDunlap5355 — 22 Jun 2001 9:54:03 GMT

Samuel Gamble born 1702 Enniskillen. How does he connect to earlier Gambles in Enniskillen or nearby? He married Prudence (maiden name unknown) perhaps before emmigrating to Pennsylvania Colony in America. His presumed oldest son was named Josiah/Josias b. 1750-60; presumed oldest daughter was Martha b. 1754. Family was probably Presbyterian.

Clendenning and Rusk

Mary Hastings — 24 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on John Clendenning born April 1819 in County Fermanagh. Emigrated to Canada in 1845 and died there on September 13, 1913. He married Mary Jane Rusk of Rusk villar, near Creemore. They had two sons: William John of Marquette, Mich. and Wesley Lorne of Owen Sound Canada. I would like to find their parents name and any other information.

BEATTY GRAHAM

EVELYN_GLENN — 23 Jun 2001 7:02:47 GMT

GGGrandfather Beatty Graham b. 1805/1807 Monagham, Co
Fermanagh, m. Ann Mc Shea who was born 1807 in IRE. They came to Rochester NY where Catherine was born in 1829 and
Margaret was born in 1830. Then moved into Ontario, Canada.

Need parents names of both adults. Also can anyone tell me
anything about John Graham who married Mary Beatty and had a child born 1 Jul 1807 in Monagham, Clones, Fermanagh, NI. They later had a daughter Ellen b 23 Jun 1816. Beatty had
a child Ellen in Canada I believe. Thanks ahead of time.

Who was Ann Graham who married Robert Beatty 26 Dec 1722 in same place? Thanks for any clues anyone can give.

Humphreys / Humphrys in Derryvullen

humph19 — 15 Jun 2008 12:58:44 GMT

Hello,

I am searching for some conformation of a suspected connection to the Derryvullen area. My 2nd great grandfather Robert Humphrey(s)was born in Feb. 1822 in Ireland. His son Alexander (born 1849 in Philadelphia, PA) had the middle name Royal. I have found in the IGI a Robert Humphrys, son of Royal and Margaret Gunney, who was Christened March 3, 1822 in Irvinestown, Derryvullen. This seems to fit, but what means of confirmation are in existance? Any suggestions are welcome.

Thank You
Jim Humphrey

Thomas Chittick

jmadamba — 10 Apr 2002 10:29:34 GMT

Looking for connection to Thomas Chittick. He was my great-great grandfather. All I know is he came from Ireland. I don't know if he came with his parents or on his own. All his children were born in Ontario between 1863 & 1880. Any help would be appreciated.

Brookebrough

tab1310 — 20 May 2008 1:06:32 GMT

looking for info on any CLIFFORDS from Brookebrough.....

Jane Elliott and Alexander Meldrum

Janice McFarland — 10 Jan 2006 3:08:42 GMT

Alexander Meldrum and wife Jane Elliott arrived in Australia in 1853 on "Caroline" Jane's parents were William Elliott and Rebecca , Alexander parents were Robert and Cath. Information on their earlier families would be wonderful. Jane was born c1826 Ennis Killen and Alexander c1830 in Fermanagh Ireland. Many thanks for any help. Jan McFarland

MOHAN

James Mohan — 12 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am currently looking for any and all information available about the MOHAN family. My ancestor & family lived in Donagh. Moved over to the US in the 1840s. I have posted a site in hopes to track the MOHAN genealogy as far back as the name itself. I know there are several Mohan genealogies out there. Perhaps we can connect those together too.

Gardner from Ennidskillen

thecheethams — 8 May 2008 9:58:24 GMT

I'm looking for more information in Fermanagh for a family that immigrated to Australia in 1842 on the ship "Broom" to Australia.

Alexander Gardner (b. abt 1813 - 1817) and his wife Mary Anne Symington (b. abt 1815) with their children Christopher James b. 1836, Fermanagh, and Johanna b. 1842 at sea, settled in Manilla, New South Wales, Australia.

The Broom ship passenger documentation has Mary Anne Symington from Ennidskillen, Fermanagh as well as her husband Alexander Gardner.

Alexander's parents are listed as James and Mary Gardner. Mary Anne's parents are listed as George Symington and Elizabeth Gardner.

I'm wondering if there might be a marriage record for them or their parents in Fermanagh. Or a birth record for Christopher James or anything else that might help with the search for their ancestors in Fermanagh.

Thank you

Gardner family

talltype — 28 Jul 2001 1:01:23 GMT

Searching for William L or J Gardner who left Inniskillen on the SS Broom in 1842.

Maguire

menve3 — 12 May 2007 7:36:07 GMT

Hi my mother waw a maguire, The daughter of Agnes Lynch(county Fermanagh, Ireland) and I am not sure. It all started John Lynch and Jane Mulligan. They had Bridget Lynch, Patrick, Thomas, Elizabeth,Agnes, Teresa.
Agnes Lynch that was my grandmother she emigrated to the United States as a young lady and met a Maguire I believe in NYC. Her sisters and brothers stayed in Ireland where there family is today. I guess it is as long shot of Maguires because I am not sure where he came from. But anyone know the Lynchs'

Cairns, Winters, Muldoon

Jill — 13 Feb 2004 11:45:43 GMT

John Cairns born about 1790 married Isabella Muldoon
Their son William Cairns born about 1822 married Mary Winters.
William and Mary's eldest son John Cairns married Annie Lynch
I know quite a lot about the family of William and Mary Winters Cairns but nothing apart from the names of John and Isabella Muldoon Cairns

McGuire - McDonald

KathleenCofer42 — 14 Feb 2008 12:10:40 GMT

I am researching a Catharine McDonald who married John McGuire in Ireland. Catharine was born in 1822 and John was born in 1810. I do not know where exactly in Ireland. They immigrated to the U.S. somewhere around 1852 with their first born son, Thomas (b-1850). They eventually ended up in Akron, Ohio (1870) census with Thomas, James, Ellen, Mary and Elizabeth (b. 1862). Elizabeth (Lizzie) is my gr grandmother. She married John McGuire - yes a McGuire married a McGuire, as did her sister Mary. I have found Catharine and John McGuire's cemetary headstone in Akron, Ohio and know that John died about 1886 in Ohio, but I cannot find them before 1870. Thanks

Townlands of Drumkeeran

James — 14 Apr 2004 1:00:03 GMT

My Oliver ancestors lived in the townland of Tullynaloob (spelled a variety of ways). Other townlands very near (all in Fermanagh, in Drumkeeran) were Derrynashesk, Greaghmore Clonelly, Mullanmeen Under, and Drumskinny Clonelly. I'm interested in the interactions my family must have had with families in these (and any other) nearby towns. If you had family in any of these areas, please write!!
Jim

Fermanagh ancestors

davidjk1 — 25 Jun 2001 12:19:15 GMT

Hello I am looking into my family line
my grnadmother was Maud McDowell of Brokkeborough, her father & grandfather were both Saddlers in Brookeborough.
her mother Kathleen Thompson was the daughter of John Thompson a farmer at Derrycree/Lisnaskea.
I have recently discovered that my grt-grt-grand mothers maiden names were Gunne/Gunn & McDrum?
I am looking for anyone with connections to this family line. I will supply more exact information on dates & locations if you reply

Strand Street Enniskillen

tab1310 — 23 Apr 2008 3:02:01 GMT

Looking for info on Corrigans who lived in Strand Street Enniskillen 1900's

Correl Derrygonnelly

tab1310 — 23 Apr 2008 2:59:14 GMT

Looking for info on Moohans of Derrygonnelly round 1900's. Only know of Michael Moohan.

Brockagh Tempo

tab1310 — 23 Apr 2008 2:43:56 GMT

Looking for info on Breen's from Brockagh Tempo. John Breen born 1870/72. Arthur Breen & Eliza Breen, nothing known about these two, only that they are related to John Breen.

Elizabeth Breen married James Cox Co Fermanagh

tab1310 — 15 Apr 2008 9:33:55 GMT

Looking for info on Elizabeth (Lizzie as she was known to her family) Breen, born Tempo Co Fermanagh round 1910?. Married James (jimmy)Cox. Lived in Garvary Enniskillen, and had 4 children.

Looking for the lady who posted their names on Gensreunited. Hoping she is on this mailing list.....

Humphries/Humphreys Irvinestown/Lowtherstown Fermanagh

isabellegarrett — 3 Oct 2006 1:16:32 GMT

I know that my great-grandfather William Humphries left Irvinestown, Fermanagh in around 1898 for north-east England. I believe that there was only a small Humphries family in Irvinestown. Does anyone have any information that can help me track this side of the family?

John and Ann Wiley - Tempo - left for Canada circa 1844

penguin1 — 21 Apr 2008 7:26:46 GMT

These are my great great grandparents. They had children Margaret, John, James and Jane in Tempo before they left. He was a cooper. I am looking for Wiley relatives. John would have been born around 1798 and Ann's last name was Hall. Mary Ann Rosas nee Martin - penguin1@kc.rr.com

McGuire

NancyBeasley50 — 17 Apr 2008 7:16:42 GMT

I have a James McGuire B-1620 d-1682 in Fermanagh county Ireland.Who married a Cecilla McNamana b-1623 d-1665 same area.I have going forward from 1620-1821. In 1661 Constantine McGuire was born to above parents he died 1750 in Virgina . Then I have as Constatine wife a Julia McElligott b1663.I am guessing she also passed in Virgina. All of whom I have were born in Fermanagh County Ireland Then passed in Virgina and Kentucky. I have no pic of any of these ppl. But would Love to see. If any one has them would love to have them e-mailed to me. E-mail me at spiceysprks1@aol.com

enniskillen townhall

tab1310 — 27 Feb 2008 8:09:52 GMT

does anyone know what (if any) records the Townhall might have,and would it be possible to look at them?

Annie Lavelle Newtownbutler

tab1310 — 15 Apr 2008 9:37:35 GMT

Looking for info on Annie Breen, Born Tempo Co Fermanagh. dont know here birth date.
She married John Higgns and they had a son also called John. They lived on a small farm in Newtownbutler. John died and Annie married Andrew Lavelle.

William Biggins & Elisabeth Winterson

malcolm179 — 10 Apr 2008 5:20:58 GMT

Can anyone help with how I might find some information on the above ancestors of mine. All I know is that from a birth certificate of a daughter, born in Shotts Glasgow, William Biggins and Elisabeth Winterson were married in Newton Butler in December 1860. That's all I know of their origins. From then on I have all the info I need of their new lives in Scotland. William's parents were Bernard & Catherine ( nee Currie )and he also had a brother, Michael, who followed or went with him to Glasgow in the mid to late 1860's. I know nothing of Elisabeth's background so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks - in anticipation.
Malcolm Biggins

Maguire/ McGuire family, co. Fermanagh > Canada

Charles McGuire — 20 Sep 2006 8:06:34 GMT

Hi Patrick,
I would like to thank you for your reply to the message that I posted. You are correct when you say that parish priest who were invoved in the marriage of John Keefe and Bridget Lunney were Rev Edward McHugh and Rev Hugh Cassidy. The family that I want the information on is the Maguire/ McGuire family who I believe Emigrated to Canada in the same year as the John Keefe family and settled in the very same county and district in Mitchell Ontario, Canada,
My grandfather John McGuire married their daughter Rose at Stratford Ontario, Canada May 24, 1857. Until I found the John Keefe family that they emigrated in the same year 1842 as my grandfather John Maguire/McGuire all that I knew was he came from County Fermanagh .I didn't know the parish or townland. Now I believe that he came from the very same place as the John Keefe family in Knockninny Parish. It is a long short but my only chance of finding my. I contacted the Killmore Catholic Diocese Maguire /McGuire family in County, Fermanagh, I have contacted the Killmore Catholic Diocese ann they told me that the diocese didn't begin keeping Baptism records until 1834. Which was to late for my grandfather who was born in 1828, If could provide me with the mailing address of the Catholic parish in Kinawley and Killesher parish it would be of great helpThese are the people I'm searching for
Michael Maguire
Born: ABT 1800 Knockninny
John Maguire
Born: 1828 - 1831 Knockninny
Emigrated: 1842 Mitchell, Ontario, Canada

Thank you,
Charles McGuire

ALEXANDER MORTON-CO.FERMANAUGH/ULSTER

grantie49 — 27 Aug 2001 12:27:37 GMT

Part 1- ALEXANDER MORTON OF NORTHERN IRELAND HISTORY * Looking for ALEXANDER MORTONof Co. Fermanaugh, Northern Ireland/Ulster. Married to ELIZABETH NAYLOR or NAYLER. Alexander's SECOND WIFE, NAME UNKNOWN. There were 9 children by the first wife, and 3 by the second wife. Children of first marriage it is my understanding were all born in Fermanaugh: JOHN BORN 1819 married EMILY MCMURRY,* WILLIAM (1797), *ROBERT, *THOMAS, *MARK married MARGARET GRAHAM, * ALEXANDER Jr. (1809) in Jan. 1883 married ELIZABETH SPEER, *JOHN, SARAH ANN married JAMES SHERRY, * MARY ANN. Second marriage: daughter (name unknown), daughter (name unknown), and son (name unknown). * James, Mark and Thomas migrated to Hastings County, Ontario, Canada first. Then came Robert and William, and later Alexander Jr. and John. Sarah Eliza married Gilbert Orser, and Mary did not migrate, but many of their children did. The first settlement the Morton men made their home was Thomasburg, Ontario, Canada. My ancestor Thomas Morton, who was married to Mary Embury, they had 7 children: James never married, Thomas married Serena Mack, John Edward born 6 Feb. 1846 married 3 times-1st-Elle Cooke, 2nd-Fannie Cooke, 3rd Selene Hicks, Samuel Embury born 18 Dec. 1857(My great grandfather) married Jane Hurst, Elizabeth Ann born June, 1852 married Washington McMullen, Sarah born Oct. 1848, Mary Ann. It is my understanding all children were born in Hasting County, Ontario, Canada. Looking for any and all connection in No. Ireland, and Canada, and USA. * This is an old manuscript I am getting my information from. It is hard to read, as it is a copy. I intend to put more of the Morton information in. End of Part One.

BOWES' IN FERMANAUGH

ROBERT J BOWES — 2 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

MY GGGRANDFATHER was born in Fermanaugh in 1794.
I would like to get any info on his parents and
his siblings. He went to Canada and married Catherine Quinn who also came from Fermanaugh

Kiernan, Swanzy and Malcolm

3littleboys — 7 Apr 2004 7:24:32 GMT

Looking for information on Keirnan or Kiernan family from County Monaghan (maybe County Femanagh or County Cavan)... My great-grandfather, John Swanzy Kiernan, left Ireland for Canada in 1860 from the Glasslough area (Parish of Trough) in County Monaghan. He had lived in the Parish of Drumsnat (County Monaghan) earlier. He was a farmer and a teacher... He was Church of Ireland .
Also looking for Swanzy and Malcolm from Monaghan (and maybe Fermanagh or Cavan)... John Swanzy Kiernan (or Keirnan), Married Mary Malcolm (or Meaclem or something close) in Naghill Townland of Drumsnat Parish in 1834... It is possible (likely) that his mother's maiden name was Swanzy (maybe Mary Swanzy ???)

Robinson/McIntrye Families

whitedov — 8 Apr 2002 9:30:51 GMT

Hi,
I am searching for a William Robinson b. 1811, he married Margaret McIntrye b.1815. They migrated to Windor Mills, Richmomd, Quebec 1840s, then to Rowan Wright Co. Iowa
Then to in Estherville, Emmet Co. Iowa
There son John McIntrye Robinson b. 1837 married Martha Rowan b. 1843.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Lisa Peterman

Bothwell, Richardson, Mills & Griffiths

CatherineMoore1973 — 24 Mar 2008 11:00:31 GMT

I live in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, and I am a Bothwell descendant tracing my family tree. My mothers maiden name is Florence Evelyn Bothwell, her Fathers name was John Ernest Bothwell, his fathers name was Thomas Bothwell b 1875 d 20.05.1960, and his fathers name was Alexander Bothwell b 1821 m Maria Richardson b 1841.

The Family names are John, Robert, William, Maggie, Thomas, Alexander, Anna. Some of the above went to America, others stayed at home and married and had families.

Hopefully we can help each other out by sharing information.

Bothwell, Richardson, Mills & Griffith,

CatherineMoore1973 — 24 Mar 2008 11:00:01 GMT

Bothwells of Ratona

jgrenouillet — 12 Mar 2006 8:43:01 GMT

William Bothwell was a farmer at Ratona and paid a rectorial tithe of 12/11 in 1826. His son William was born at Ratona in 1832(date from family bible). I am trying to find any information about the older William and his family.

The younger William died in August 1901, and was owner of the farm at Ratona when he died. His obituary states that his brother-in-law Mr Plunket attended the funeral, which would mean that he had a sister.

The younger William was my greatgrandfather

Grateful for any help. I live in France and cannot visit Fermanagh very often Joan

Breen's Tempo Co Fermanagh

tab1310 — 27 Feb 2008 8:22:25 GMT

Looking for information on John Breen b1875 married Sarah Clifford (dont have date of marriage) b1875?.Coolcran Tempo. They had 13-18 children. I only know of the following,
John Breen b1899-d1967 fought in the first world war.
Thomas Breen b1905-d1976 lived Enniskillen
James Breen b1909?-d1959 lived Enniskillen
Annie Breen b1910? no date of when she died. She married an Lavelle, and they lived in Newtownbutler.
Unknown Breen married Jimmy Cox Garvary Enniskillen.

Any information would be great.
Thanks

Grahams

Bob Graham — 1 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am part of a group researching Grahams and Armstrongs in Fermanagh, and also Netherys in Fermanagh and Tyrone.

Johnston, Irwin, Hunter

CanCoons — 16 Mar 2008 12:53:52 GMT

George Johnston born 1811 in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland to George Johnston married March 15, 1849 (787) in Enniskillen, to Eliza Irwin born April 10, 1818. Eliza was the daughter of Archibald James Irwin and Mary Stewart Hunter. They had Margaret Jane, February 1,1852-1935, & James, 1855 in Enniskillen. They had George Phibbs, June 28,1857-1939, Stephen Irwin, April 5, 1858-1927, Florence, December 12, 1862-1937, and Robert William, September 14, 1865-1948 in KinlossTwp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Have more complete information.
Can anyone help with the Irish connections? Have info I can share with the Canadian side. Thanks!
OleBlue50@cox.net

George Johnston, 1818

CanCoons — 16 Mar 2008 12:42:39 GMT

George Johnston, born 1811, Armagh, Enniskillen, Ireland -November 06, 1911, Kinloss Twp, Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Married March 15, 1849, Enniskillen to Elizabeth G Irwin, born April 10, 1822 - June 18, 1911, Kinloss Twp, Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.

Any connections? OleBlue50@cox.net

Irish Genie event in Philadelphia area (covering Co. Fermanagh)

tyroneire — 6 Mar 2008 6:51:51 GMT

I saw a posting about this event & thought I’d share it.
If you can attend this lecture on March 16th, I highly recommend it -- the UHF talks are great & cover a variety of topics. The registration page for the lecture is up & available http://www.genpa.org/irish_registration.html

See the details in the write-up below

From,
Clare L.
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Any listers who will be in the Philadelphia area near St. Patrick's Day may be interested in this Irish genealogy seminar, given by the great folks at the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast.

Sunday, 16 March 2008, 10:30 – 4:30
Researching Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestry
Lecture and Book Fair
at the Bucks County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 3207 Street Road,
Bensalem, PA 19057
RSVP by 5 March 2008

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day a little early, and learn how to use Irish records to research the Irish and Scots-Irish. Our presenters will be Dr. Brian Trainor and Mr. Allan Leonard, of the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Whether you are new to research in Ireland or are experienced with the complexiities of Irish research -- and regardless of whether your interests lie in the north or the south of Ireland – you will learn something at this seminar! Savor some Irish treats in the morning, and choose a box lunch or bring your own. Seminar $25, box lunch $6.50.

The Ulster Historical Foundation is the principal genealogical research agency in Ireland and a leading publisher of historical, educational, and genealogical source books – many of which will be available for purchase at this event. Dr. Trainor is the Research Director Emeritus of the UHF and a former Chief Executive of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. Mr. Leonard, Operations Manager of the UHF, is an avid genealogist; born in America, but a fifteen-year resident of Ireland, his knowledge bridges both Irish and American sources. Don't miss this chance to learn from the experts!

See http://www.genpa.org for registration information and driving directions. More information will be added as it becomes available, so be sure to check back.

DOWLER & MONTGOMERY of FER IRL to VIC AUS

ianberick — 1 Mar 2006 4:12:46 GMT

William Dowler & Margaret Montgomery (b.Isle of Innishmore) of Gortdonaghy FER had at least 3 sons being Thomas 1831 Enniskillen, Alexander 1837 Derryinch & William 1847 Enniskillen. William Snr d.1894 leaving property to Thomas. Thomas d.1910 leaving property to his son William. Alexander & William (b.1847) migrated to AUS in 1855 & 1866 respectively. Both farmed near Ballarat VIC & are buried at Learmonth, some of William's descendents settled in NZ. Any contacts out there ?

Nixon/Ovens

Ernest Nixon — 27 Aug 2002 9:05:21 GMT

My Father was Aubrey Nixon from around Florencecourt Blaney.. Co. Fermanagh Northern Ireland.. Mother was Edith Nixon Drumbockney Co. Fermanagh Noerthern Ireland.. Her Mother was Sara Eaton I believe. Any help would be appreciated

Graham, Jane (b 1826-) of Enniskillen

Robert B. Stewart — 25 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

A decade ago, a second cousin of mine made a trip to the British Isles. Partly playing tourist, partly on a fact hunting trip. He turned up no leads on his grandmother's origin's. However, he recalls as he stepped off the tour bus in Enniskillen that the first person he bumps into could have been a brother. Tall, thin, dark hair, same features.

He was looking for information on Jane Graham of Enniskillen, his grandmother from northern ireland.

He found a cemetery with some Graham's, and a deed book, but nothing definite.

Perhaps someone can help? Here is what I know of her:

Jane was born 19 Jul 1826 in Eniskillin, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

She emmigrated to Ontario, Canada, possibly with her parents given her age, in 1832 sometime.

This was where she met and married John Stewart Sr, a logger in Ontario County, and with their family they went to the United States, first New York, then Michigan, and finally Washington State, leaving younger Stewart's behind in each state.

She died 30 Dec 1915 in Daisy, Stevens County, Washington and was bured in Fairview Cemetery, Gifford, Stevens County, Washington. The plot is up on an elevation, overlooking the ghost town that once was a small community on the Columbia River. I'm even blessed to have a picture of her, sitting in a rocking chair in Daisy, smile on her face, in the company of her children and grandchildren.

Here are two pointers to my databases where she can be found. The second has her picture.

http://genweb.net/~cousin/ged/wga12.html#I1696
http://genweb.net/~cousin/stewart/wbc00003.htm#t4

William Waugh and Jane Lindsay

mrfil79 — 28 Feb 2008 7:18:21 GMT

Hi all,

Looking for new leads or more information regarding my Fermanaugh ancestors.

My great-great-grandfather, WILLIAM WAUGH, was born in 1809 in Fermanaugh and died on Nov 21, 1897 in Long Gully, Bendigo, Australia. His parents were WILLIAM WAUGH and ANN ARMSTRONG. I know nothing else about his parents.

He married JANE LINDSAY (b. 1802 in ??), daughter of JOHN LINDSAY and MARY GARDNER. Jane died in Australia on 18 Oct 1894.

They had at least one daughter, ISABELLA WAUGH, who was born on Nov 11, 1842 in Doon, Ireland and died on Jan 9, 1919 in Raywood, Australia.

I would dearly love it if anyone can expand or help with anything about the Waugh, Armstrong, Lindsay or Gardner lines.

Please contact me, I'd love to hear from you!

Best wishes,

Phil

His parents, JOHN MUNRO and ISABELLA GORDON, were married on January 30, 1819 in Creich.

ISABELLA GORDON was born on August 14, 1800 in Dornoch, Sutherland, the daughter of ALEX GORDON and ANN DUFF.

I'm looking for any information anyone has that can help me expand what I already have. Please message/email me if you can help!

Best wishes,

Phil

Cashlinney Church

jdoliver2 — 26 Feb 2008 5:07:41 GMT

Has anyone ever heard of, or know anything about, Cashlinney church? It is located north of Pettigo, near the Fermanagh-Donegal border, and was the closest church to people in several townlands there (eg. Tulynaloob). It is in ruin now, not having been used for many years, but I would like to find church records from it, if at all possible.
Jim

Newton Butler Co-Fermanagh, IRWIN, GOOLD, GOULD families

sshineau — 18 May 2002 5:29:13 GMT

Hi all,

Is anybody near the town of Newton Butler?
I am needing the early Church records looked up by a generous person.
I can repay the favour with Australian research

Frances "Fanny IRWIN married 8 May 1818 to Robert GOOLD
Drumbrughas, Galloon, Co-Fermanagh, Ireland

I am desperate to find their parents or siblings if possible.

John Joseph Treacy, born 1894 at Inishmacsaint

Arkadina — 12 Jan 2008 2:44:27 GMT

I'm looking for any information on my Irish ancestors - John Joseph was my grandfather. His parents were Patrick Treacy and Hannah McSweeny (or McSweeney) who was from Cork. JJ married Alice Moon from Grimsby - their son John Barry Treacy was my father. He disappeared when I was very young and died in 1967 so information is in short supply! Thank you to anyone who responds. I'm particularly keen to trace JJ's siblings and their descendants.

churches, graveyards, school near Pettigo

jimuncc3 — 23 Feb 2008 10:45:43 GMT

I was just looking over the 1905 Ordnance Survey (published in 1907) of Tullynaloob (a small townland north of Pettigo where my Oliver ancestors lived) and surroundings. Does anyone have any knowledge of Derrynashesk School? It appears to have been the closest to Tullynaloob at that time. I suspect children were educated at home, if at all, in the mid-1800's, but I'm always looking for new possible sources for info about my ancestors.

Also, I see on the map several listings of "Giants Grave". Know anything about those?

Finally, the largest town around Tullynaloob, without going to Pettigo, seems to be in the townland of Montiaghroe, about 2 1/2 miles east of Tullynaloob. It had Drumkinny School, a RC chapel and graveyard, a Methodist Mission Rom, the Drumkinny post office, and both standing stones and a stone circle. Any readers know about this area? I'd love to know more about the areas where my ancestors came from!
Thanks. Jim

Nixon, Tompkins

MNalley46 — 23 Feb 2008 4:24:54 GMT

I am researching Michael Nixon, born abt 1814(we believe) in Donnegal, Ireland. He married Hannah Thompkins in Donnegal and they had 11 children. Their oldest child was William Elgin Nixon, who is my husbands great grandfather.

Looking for marriage/death records near Belturbet,Ireland

nicenonya2 — 22 Feb 2008 4:11:56 GMT

for a Nugent/Sheridan Marriage and death records

possibly a "Charles" Nugent and "Sarah" Sheridan who were married prior to 1808 and died not long after,had at least one child named Catharine Nugent who was raised by her aunt Elizabeth Sheridan (Fee),widow of Thomas Fee (he died prior to 1818),this family left Ireland and settled near Port Hope,Ontario about 1819.Thank for any help finding info.

John
nicenonya3@yahoo.com

Information on William Atwell and Jane Willis

ronandpamhendry — 22 Apr 2007 4:11:41 GMT

Iam looking for information about William Atwell b Fremanagh 1828. Also Jane Willis b fermanagh 1835. They married in 1855. then emigrated to Queensland Australia.

Hetherington/ Heterton- Kilkenny or Laois

ebandec — 16 Feb 2008 1:07:58 GMT

Does anyone have a connection to Mary Heterton & John Tute/ Tuite in Ireland in the early 1800's?

Clingan

apc62227 — 19 Jan 2002 3:12:44 GMT

Thomas and Margaret Armstrong Clingan emigrated from Clabby to New York in 1922. His parents were William (of Lisbellow) and Margaret Monaghan (Of Ballinamallard) Clingan married about 1875. William's parents were Richard and Rebecca Wellesley Clingan of Clabby. I am looking for their ancestors or any information which might lead to a connection with Clingan brothers who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1740's. The father was killed in British military service and all son's except one emigrated to U.S.
Trying to ascertain if the one who stayed behind to care for widowed mother was my husband's ancestor.

Enniskillen

eunicerobinson — 20 Jan 2003 6:29:23 GMT

Thomas Whittaker and wife Lavina were married abut 1853 in Enniskillen and both died there in the mid 1870's. They had a son John Francis, who in turn had a son, Francis John. Parish of Devenish, Drumarow and Leighen mentioned.

Emery Family

Lumpo31 — 12 Jun 2005 10:58:43 GMT

My family has Emerys from County Fermanagh (mostly Magheraculmoney, Ardes and Enniskillen, but also from Drumkeeran and County Tyrone). William Emery married Isabella Nethery in about 1815, possibly as early as 1811, in Magheraculmoney, and had 8 children, all of whom emigrated with their respective spouses and children, to the Illawarra district, NSW Australia in 1838-1839, leaving their parents back home. The eldest child of William and Isabella was James, who married Sarah Nethery, the youngest child Alexander. They also had a sister named Jane, who also married a Nethery, Lancelot. Anyway, we have all the Australian side of things, now we're after the Irish side. We have no definites about William, he was born around 1790, in Drumkeeran (I think), Fermanagh, and possibly had a brother named Lenox (but this is not for certain). If you find out anything about your Irish Emerys, please contact me and we may be able to establish a link!

Regards

Lisa Hafey
Sydney Australia

Breen's Tempo Co Fermanagh

tab1310 — 13 Feb 2008 6:26:11 GMT

looking for information on Breen's from Tempo. 1870-present. John Breen g-grandfather 1875 married Sarah Clifford. Lived in Coolcran.One son fought in the first world war with the Royal Inniskillen Fussilers.

Hughes, Bailey

KathleenCofer42 — 14 Feb 2008 12:20:19 GMT

I am researching Bailey,Baley Hughes, my grgr grandfather(b 1820-1830). He died in the Civil War in 1863 and had lived before joining his regiment in Bedford County, Bedford, Pennyslvania. He married Margaret Robb and they had 6 children. Although I have not been able to verify it, it appears that either he or his father came from Ireland - possibly County Fermanagh (in the area of the Hayes families). I have not been able to verify his father or mother's names. So I am at a standstill with his line. Any help you can give me will be appreciated. Thank you.

ISAAC, MILLS, NIXON

Dorothy Quebec — 27 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on William Isaac, born 1796 in Fermanagh Co., Ireland, to parents John & Catherine Isaac. He married Jane Nixon, born 1793. Their son John Isaac was born in 1827 in Tyronne Co.
Also looking for information on John Isaac, born 1796 in Fermanagh Co., possibly a twin to William, as parents are same. He married Martha Mills. Their daughter Mary Isaac was born Aug. 7, 1834 in Fermanagh Co.

John Dillon

Marmim — 11 Feb 2008 7:42:36 GMT

I'm so confused!! I've been told that no one by the name of Dillon has lived in Co. Fermanagh. My GGGrandfather John Dillon b abt 1828, married Ann Birnie/Birney McNulty widow with son Pat McNulty. According to two of their childrens birth records they married May of 1848/9 Co. Fermanagh. Ann was born abt 1830. Their daughter Ann was born abt 1850 in Ireland and sometime after that they moved to Glasgow, Scotland. The rest of their children were born in Glasgow. Charles, Elizabeth died Infant, John, Jane died infant, Thomas Joseph my GGrandfather, Eliza Jane. In 1869 the whole family came to Dubuque, Iowa. The 1870 census shows John in Dubuque, but nothing after that. My GGrandfather who was 3 when they came to the US, said his father didn't come over. So did he die shortly after arriving, no record can be found. Or did he return to Scotland or Ireland. No record of him in Scotland in the old neighborhood. There is another couple old enough to be his parents, at the Glasgow place. John and Marie Dillon.
Can anyone help?
Marilyn
SAlem, OR

Thomas Jerry Rucker

JohnRucker409 — 9 Feb 2008 5:43:06 GMT

I am looking for a connection to Thomas Jerry Rucker he was from the Muskogee area. He was born October 31,1919, his parent were Mabra and Mary Gandy Rucker. He moved to Alabama and married my mother in the early 1950's. That's about all I know about him. Any help would be appricated.

Thanks,
John David Rucker

Help Please!!!

IreneTaranto — 8 Feb 2008 9:23:47 GMT

Can any one offer advise on how to trace this person found in the
Tithe Applotment FERMANAGH INDEX 1823-1838

NAME PARISH TOWNLAND YEAR
Sherry, John Galloon Ports 1834

Where to from here?

BELLENALECK and DRUMRAINEY, Enniskillen

brenda43931 — 31 Jan 2008 12:56:52 GMT

Does cemetery transcriptions exist for the Clemish church in Bellanaleck?

What does the name Drumrainey mean - i.e., is it a home/farm or is it a town?

Help would be appreciated.

Boa Island

lynwhelan — 1 Nov 2007 2:02:17 GMT

How big is Boa Island? Where is Loch Earne(?)

Maguries of Fermanagh

ellenbrown24 — 8 Jul 2007 8:02:41 GMT

Can anyone help withe the Maguries of Ballyreah, Fermanagh?
Ellen

maguire of fermanah

donnarobertson53 — 28 Jan 2008 7:31:33 GMT

my grandmother Margaret Maguire was born near Brookborough or Five Mile Town in 1882 to a John Maguire and Mary Ann Flannigan, Im trying to find out more about my grandfather George Foster born in a workhouse , they came here as a couple at the turn of the century to live in Glasgow but know nothing about my grandfather, he died in 1967. but had a son Jack who lived with aunts in Fermanah all his life, think hed got into trouble here in Glasgow and was sent back for some reason,

dwyer

robacrobac — 25 Jan 2008 7:31:57 GMT

Researching Dwyer family tree ,Dennis Dwyer born ireland married Ellen McEvoy maybe born australia....any info appreciated.

MAGUIRE, MCMANUS - Cleen

David Obert — 15 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am interested in a MAGUIRE family from Cleen (=Cleenish?), Fermanagh. The IGI shows that a Phillip Maguire (b. 1771) and his wife Mary had children: Anne b. 1807, John b. 1809, James b. 1813, Bridget b. 1818, and Susan b. 1820. I believe the son John Maguire is my g.g. gf, who married a Catharine MCMANUS b 1823-25, daughter of a John M. and Margaret McManus (possibly also from Fermanagh?). John Maguire and Catharine McManus emigrated about 1855 to E. Providence (Rumford) Rhode Island, (=Seekonk, Massachusetts bef 1862) and had children: Mary E. (McElroy), Catharine (McKenna), Phillip, William, John, and Susan Teresa (Obert). Please correspond if you know anything about either of these families.

Lisbelaw

Kathleen — 27 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Does anyone know of a place in Co. Fermanagh called Lisbelaw? I've come across it in a record relating to a West and Wilson marriage that happened in Temple, Co. Fermanagh. Thanks

Ulster marriage's church location

stewardfamily2 — 23 Jan 2008 5:29:55 GMT

I may have an ancestor marriage date in the Ulster Province Marriage Records, County Fermanagh, Cleenish Parish. Where do I find at what Church the record originated?

Bowes to Canada abt.1830

dianebowes67 — 19 May 2002 6:16:21 GMT

Looking for information on Thomas Bowes and Jane Boyle (or Boyland) that came form Clones, Monaghan County Ireland. Their sons Richard, John and a Thomas Bowes arrived in Canada around 1830 and settled in Bowesville near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Ireland to Canada

JaniceVance — 14 Aug 2001 11:05:48 GMT

Looking for information on Andrew Jordan born about 1797 in Co Fermanagh, Ireland married Sarah Catharine Stewart. Went to Canada with children about 1841. His father may have gone also. His son Charles Andrew Jordan b. 1818 married Margaret Irvine about 1840 in Ireland and went with the family. Have information on them in Canada, but not Ireland. Janice

Fermanagh, Ireland

sidsand_1 — 14 Jan 2008 1:06:02 GMT

I am looking for info about Kate Quinn born ABT 1838 in Fermanagh, Ireland but went to England sometime before 1871

Leonard and Maguire

Thomas P. McKenna — 13 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My ancestors from Fermanagh were Mary Leonard and Edward Maguire. The baptismal record shows they were living in Coasan Townland, Cleenish Parish, Co. Fermanagh when their first child, Patrick, was born in March 1839. They emigrated to Cobourg, Ontario, a few years later and then to Lyon Co., Iowa after the Civil War. The name was changed to McGuire in Canada.

There were many Leonard families in Cobourg. The name Evor or Avor ran in the Leonard family, and still does.

ELLIOTT'S FROM ENNISKILLEN

Bonnie Robillard — 11 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Jeremiah (1780) and Ann Trotter (1782) Elliott were from Enniskillen, Fermanagh. They immigrated to Quebec, Canada about 1835 along with their grown children and Grandchildren. At least two were married before they left, one being my ancestor George Elliott b abt 1810 who was married to Mary Bell. Also Arthur Elliott who was married to Eleanor Bothwell. There were 5 Elliott/Bothwell marriages. Rebecca Elliott married John Leonard and stayed in Ireland. Ledgend has it that we have Spanish Blood and I would like to know if there are families with the above names that have the same ledgend. Would like to hear from the descendants of Rebecca Leonard.

I would love to hear from Anyone with history of Enniskillen

Thank you
Bonnie

Isaiah Moore b. Apr 1839, s/o Wm and Ann Moore

foggieloan1 — 8 Jan 2008 5:08:42 GMT

Searching for information on the Moore family, probably from County Fermanagh. They immigrated to Canada in 1851, settling in Ontario. I do not know if Isaiah had siblings. I have much information about Isaiah after he married Eliza Jane Stewart in 1860. Need to know more about family history in Northern Ireland.

Taylors in County Fermanagh 1910-1930

Dredge27 — 6 Jan 2008 10:06:59 GMT

How do I go about finding a Bernard Taylor who was born about 1916 in Fermanagh. I don't have any other information other than he had a brother William and another possible brother, I don't know if they were older or younger than Bernard.

Is it possible to get a birth certificate and how much would it cost.

regards
Irene

kirke

williamdarke72 — 2 Jan 2008 4:02:44 GMT

any info on haghan (hugh)kirke b 1815 married elizabeth collings they came from lake erne,co fermanaugh,ire

kirke

williamdarke72 — 2 Jan 2008 4:01:10 GMT

any info on haghan (hugh)kirke b 1815 married elizabeth collings they came from lake erne,co fermanaugh,ire

Fraser in Fermanagh

MicheleHarrison83 — 19 Dec 2007 8:59:11 GMT

William & Anne Fraser lived in Fermanagh, Ireland until at least 1841 before moving to Lurganboy, Leitrim. Children: William b.1841, James b.1846. Others. Would like to find out more about their roots.
Thank you

Lunney, James c 1800 Fermanagh,Bracken, James c 1800

blins01 — 16 Jun 2006 1:26:50 GMT

Co. Fermanagh, Inniskillen ( possible link Drumgague)
James Lunny c1800 M Alice ? c1800
child James Lunny B 1829, M 29/03/1854,Isabella Bracken

James Bracken c 1800 M Catherine Lunny c 1800
child Isabella Bracken B1834, M 29/03/1854, James Lunny

James and Isabella children:
William B 24/05/1854, Drumgague D 10/10/1933, M Matilda Booth 06/08/1878, Inverell, NSW
Alice B 1857, Nundle NSW, D 09/10/1902, M Frederick Thomas Booth, 10/07/1876
James B 1859, Nundle, NSW, D 13/11/1902, M Mary Ann Williams, 07/09/1881
Robert B 05/07/1861, Armidale, NSW, D 10/05/1864
Edward B 14/04/1863, Armidale, NSW, D 30/06/1927, M Selina Booth, 08/10/1883
Jane B 1865, Inverell, NSW, D 17/12/1926, M William Bracken, 09/05/1888
Robert B 26/11/1867 Inverell, D 27/12/1945, M Mary Strofield, 20/03/1905
John Henry 24/07/1870 Inverell, D 04/03/1945, unmarried

William Lunney and Matilda
child Henry , and others

Henry Lunney M Lizzie Martin
child Arthur , and others

Arthur Lunney M Eleanor Woodcroft
child Raymond, William, Janet

Enquiring about James Lunny M Alice? c 1825
James Bracken M Catherine Lunny c 1830
Descendants of James Lunny and Isabella Bracken

Roper/Trotter

wabga1 — 11 Dec 2007 1:00:11 GMT

While on the Fermanagh site yesterday in an 1821 census which included Irvinestown, I found my g-g-grandfather Thomas Roper (11)living with his grandparents David Trotter (72)Catherine Trotter (59) their sons George (29), William (16), Alexander (13) and daughter Catherine (22).
This co-incides with Thomas' death certificate in Victoria, Australia which states he was born in Irvinestown in 1810. He married in Paisley, Scotland in 1835, but I cannot find a birth - or his parents anywhere.
Going on the census I would presume his mother would be a trotter and wondered if anyone had information on this family.

Origin of Keys surname in County Fermanagh, Ireland

apeiron1 — 23 Nov 2007 8:42:01 GMT

Can you help me identify the origin of the Keys surname in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland?

DNA testing has ruled out a genetic relationship with the Keys family at Lifford, which first appeared in Ireland under Elizabeth I and settled there under James 1.

The first documented Keys in County Fermanagh is Hugh Keys born ca.1660 and died in 1733. A mention of a Widow Ki (or Kee?) on a 1720 survey suggests that the name may have evolved in that period.

Documentary sources suggest that Keys (as well as other commono names such as MacKey, MacKay, MacKee, MacKoy, Hughes, Hewson, Eason, MacHugh and McGee) may have been an anglicized form of the Celtic Mac Aoidha (or son of Aodh, meaning "fire," anglicized as Hugh). In light of this, it may be relevant that the first documented Keys in Fermanagh bore the christian name Hugh.

One family of McKee originated in Myrton-McKee, Penninghame, Wigton, Scotland and settled in counties Down and Antrim. This line appears to account for a large proportion of McKees in Northern Ireland.

Another branch of Scottish McKees in Ireland derives from John McKie of Larg, Minnigaff, Kirkcudbright, descended from Sir Patrick McKie. This family settled in Derry.

MacHugh originated in Galway and spread into County Roscommon. The name is now frequent in counties Leitrim and Fermanagh.

The MacGee name in Ulster is either of Scottish, akin to MacDonnell (and thus ultimately Irish in origin), or is a from a Gaelic Irish group that lived on the Donegal and Tyrone borders. The early history of this branch is not known.

Finally, one source indicates that MacKee can also be a anglicization of Macan Caoich (coach = blind), and was used by the Oreilly of Breffney. This later evolved into Key(e)s.

Lastly, heraldry provides one further clue. The motifs on the Keys coats of arms found on gravestones in Fermanagh are common to many armorial bearings. However, one coat of arms in Scotland, that of the Aberach MacKay family, shows a strong resemblance. It has the lion rampant and hand in common with Keys arms, and also adds 10 fleur de lis on the outside of the shield. A relationship between the two is possible, but perhaps not probable.

Barring further documentary evidence, we must appeal to DNA to unravel this mystery. I invite males bearing the surnames McKee, McGee, McHugh, Hughes and variants of these to help solve the riddle by participating in DNA projects. Please contact me if interested.

Thank you.
Roy Keys

Ramsey/Ramsay family of Fermanaugh, Ireland

BarbaraCady73 — 4 Dec 2007 11:30:21 GMT

My Ramsey or Ramsay family came from a place called Irvinston, or similar name in Fermanaugh.
The most reliable data is that Anna/Anne Ramsey was born
in or near Irvinston 12 July 1829. I don't know if she was
married when she came to the US, married on the ship
or just before she left Ireland to Mr. McBride (McManus?). Mr. McBride drowned, the story goes, in Quebec or Montreal. They had a daughter who used the name Ella or Henrietta McBride and Evans(Anna's second husband was Henry George Evans). The daughter was born about 1848 in Canada. Etta Evans married 16 November 1876 in Brown County, Minnesota to William F. Smith.
Anna had an older sister, Isabelle/a. Isabelle may have
had a twin. The brothers were William and George. The
boys came to the US with an Uncle. (don't know if Isabelle
came over or not, but would assume so).
Anyone know this family?