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Thomas Brown and Ann Gibson Families

leigh1914 — 2013-05-22 01:59:12Z

looking for information on my great grandfather Thomas Brown he lived in Pettigo Ireland ( Ulster, Fermanagh )was an Orangeman. Married Ann Gibson in January of either 1863-1864 in Drumkeeran Fermanagh and moved to Canada and had 10 children. They settled in southern Ontario. We have records of their life in Ontario but know nothing about their families in Ireland. We believe that Thomas's father was John Brown and his mother was Eliza or Elizabeth Reid. Ann's father was Andrew Gibson.
Very interested in finding out more about Thomas and Ann's parents and siblings.
Any information would be appreciated, I Thank-you in advance for you help.

Re: Scottsboro

socounahan — 2013-05-21 12:30:57Z

I have a lot of information on William Scott born 1787 Scottsborough house Co. Fermanagh- second wife Catherine Pooler. I'm trying to find a relative of his son by the first marrige Robert.

Returning!

nanaannemarie — 2013-05-17 14:00:19Z

After several years of being away from the Fermanagh sites, I have returned! I had been concentrating on raising a grandson, who is now in school, and concentrating on my mom's side of the family, from Canada. Well, thanks to rootweb and a 10 year old post, I connected with a cousin in Fermanagh and now have a reason to visit! I am making plans for a month long visit next May/June. I've tentatively reserved a small cottage for a month in Manorhamilton, where my grandfather was from. Figure it will be a good central location if I fly into Shannon, spend time in Leitrim and Fermanagh and then time in Dublin, Belfast and the tourist things! Especially Ring of Kerry and Giant's Causeway.
Any and all suggestions for where to visit and what to see are appreciated. I'll be 67, traveling alone and like the outdoors. Will definately be in Mullagh, Leitrim and Boho, Fermanagh and also will have to get to Sligo as Yeats mom's mother Elizabeth Middleton is related to my gr grandmother, also an elizabeth Middleton!
Does my preliminary plan sound reasonable? Still waiting to make plane reserevations, that will firm up my dates and then I can go fromthere!
For nearly 40 years, my mantra has always been, "Someday in Ireland". Well, I applied for my passport yesterday and someday is coming!

littel netherlands and scotland

mvanbeveren62 — 2013-05-17 12:06:01Z

my forfather was thomas littel,he married in 1595 in schoonhoven in the netherlands.he came from england?
he is born about 1560?
his son has the name peter thomasz littel is born in the netherlands.
who knows where he come from this thomas littel 1595.
whats the name of his parents?
i hope my english is ok.

Re: Agnes Johnston born 1785 Co. Fermanagh

RyanSanderson95 — 2013-05-16 18:00:04Z

Hi Annie,

Thank you so much for replying, I will look into the sites you've provided. Thanks so much.

All the best!

Ryan

Re: Agnes Johnston born 1785 Co. Fermanagh

anniecrenshaw — 2013-05-16 13:43:53Z

I don't have anything on an Agnes JOHNSTON in my research notes on Co. Fermanagh, Co. Monaghan and Co. Tyrone Johnstons. You might find Andrew CRAWFORD in the Freeholders or Tithe Applotments, though, and narrow down your search for a specific location where they might have lived -- and where you might research further records (especially surviving church records). The Tithes index for Co. Fermanagh shows:

Andrew Crawford, Esq. - Cleenish - Drumconnor - 1834
Andw. Crawford - Galloon - Lettergreen - 1834

There are several excellent County Fermanagh genealogy web sites, including Fermanagh Gold, IGP, Genuki, RootsChat, and Rootsweb/Ancestry.

I hope some of this is helpful!

Annie

Re: Are you researching Johnstons/Johnsons in Co. Fermanagh????

RyanSanderson95 — 2013-05-16 11:26:23Z

Hi Annie,

I have an Agnes Johnston b. Abt 1785 in my tree. From what I have she married an Andrew Crawford and had several children. They later moved to Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire somewhere between the late 1830s and 1840s.

Any link?

Ryan

McKenna, James and McGuiness, Mary

Jeanne_Durney — 2013-05-15 20:58:27Z

Children: Mary, 1837; Thomas 1840; John 1844, all emmigrated to Manhattan. Mary's death notice listed Tempo as place of birth.

Re: William Hoey and son John Hoey born in Fermanagh?

NDAVIDSON39 — 2013-05-14 20:36:04Z

I think I may have info for you. My great grandfather was called John Hoey (1871-1937). His father was William Hoey (1823-1901) married to Mary Reid (1846). They lived in Grogery, Co Fermanagh. John married Sarah Johnston (1870-1952). Their children were my grandfather Henry Walter (1910-1977), William (1892), Ada Jane (1894-1985),John S (1895), Alec (1898), Freddie and Robert. They live in Belfast where their child were brought up.

Johns other siblings were James (1870), William (1873), Sarah, Jane (1875-1947), Charlotte (1887), Ellie (1889-1971), Rebecca (Ruby) (1892), Isabella (1883) and two other children George and Margaret who died in infancy. This info is accurate to the best of my knowledge any updates I will forward. Hope this is of use to you.

Bartons from Ederny Fermanagh 1780-1860

jameswbarton57 — 2013-05-13 00:18:05Z

I am looking for information on James Barton b. 1785, His wife Margaret Deazly m. 1825 and their children. Most of them migrated to Ontario Canada around 1856.
His children are; Robert John b. 1827, William b. 1828, Thomas b. 1831, James b. 1832, Gustavos b. 1837, and Catherine b. 1840.

I believe they belonged to the Tubrid Anglican Church where James and Margaret were married..

Re: William Little of Fermanagh

little_frank — 2013-05-06 22:25:53Z

hi my name is frank little my granfather waswillam little born about1875 in townland coolnasilagh lisnaskea co fermanagh thats about 7 miles from coneen i had ants called mary jane and other called maggie probble names from 1 generyachion to another.

John Barton b. 1768

AngelChamberlain35 — 2013-05-06 16:35:04Z

I need to find a church record or census record showing that John Barton is the son of Gustavus Barton who was born in Curraghmore (Drumkeeran Parish) in 1726. How could I get one?

Re: Nobles in Fermanagh

AnnetteCode — 2013-05-02 14:20:30Z

Not family.
Rescources:
www.askaboutireland.ie 1847-1864
www.genealogy.nationalarchives.ie 1823-1837

There are 12 Nobles in the phone book for Fermanagh. It might be worth writing them to perk some interest.

Fermanagh has two sources for church records

www.rootsireland.ie (pay website)baptisms, deaths, marriages and gravestone inscriptions

www.emeraldancestors.ie free to view and $ for more
information. A copy of a baptism record would have
her father's name and mother's maiden name. Place/Parish.

Annette Code

Re: BARBARA JANE RUTLEDGE

AnnetteCode — 2013-05-02 14:04:29Z

The date 1840 might be old enough to have Barbara searches
through Parish records. Two way os finding birth records
is www.rootsireland.ie (pay website)you can search all Ireland members for the birth of a Barbara in all Ireland and with the name Nathaniel should have no problem. Only 4 counties are not members.
also
www.emeralancestors.com

A copy of a church record will give you place/parish, mother and father's name as well as mother's maiden name.

www.geneology.nationalarchives.ie
No Nathaniel in either the Tithe 1833 or in the Griffith Valuation 1847-1864 (Fermanagh 1862) There is however, many years between.

The British phone book for Fermanagh shows 5 Rutledges.

Annette Code
Canada

Re: Looking for Irish Ancestors

AnnetteCode — 2013-05-02 13:36:21Z

There are not a lot of irish records for the early 1800's.

Most documents such as census were destroyed in the Four Ccurts Fire 1922

Tithe Applotments 1823-1837 is the earliest census substitute www,genealogy.nationalarchives.ie

Griffith Valuation 1847-1864 www.askaboutireland.ie
(these would be those left behind)date for Fermanagh 1862

Annette Code
ps in my husbands history of the ship to Canada is that
two brother's travelled and one died and buried at sea.
I've been through Thousands of passenger ship records but
have yet to find any documentation to support that.

There were 5 Hewitt's with land holdings and 202 Wilson's.
The Parish's they had in common are Derry Vullan, Kinawley
and Templecarn.

Baptism records are available on line for Fermanagh with a not for profit but fee paying website.

www.rootsireland.ie & a free to view

www.emeraldancestry.com

The Parish records except for one Parish RC 1783-1790 gap
1821-1900 and remainder 1810+ Cof I 1801 earliest Parish then 1836 & 1875 so as you can see records would be spotty
at best. With both parents names you should easily find any children they may have had in Ireland.

The British phone book for Fermanagh shows only 1 Hewitt listed and he is in Enniskillen, Fermanagh. 38 Wilsons with many in Enniskillen. You could try writing the Hewitt, the address comes with a postal code for Northern Ireland.

Good luck.

Annette Code

Re: Captain Patrick C Masterson

dorset901 — 2013-04-24 18:40:22Z

Hi hope not, and good luck, I know how hard things like this can be, and how tough things can get.

Re: Captain Patrick C Masterson

robinpenelope — 2013-04-23 21:46:32Z

Hi Tim,
Though I am crazy busy with new cousin's I WILL find this book and somehow get it into a place where it can be seen by all. The reason it's in the states is that the author James R Masterson is from a branch of Mastersons who emigrated to the southeastern and mid-western parts of the US. He may be part of the "Bat" Masterson crowd and he has written quite a few books on these areas of the country. Watch for it. I'll try and let those interested in Patrick and his maybe descendant VC winner James Edward Ignatius Masterson. That is one of my projects (which I'm dragging terribly with) as both of them may be connected to my branch. Stay Tuned. I won't lose you as I've been copying your posted info to my Mastersons on the other side of the pond for a while. If you have any other info on Patrick let me know. I'll do the same (and I think I've got stuff for Patrick I've not had time to look at).It will help. Robin

Re: Captain Patrick C Masterson

dorset901 — 2013-04-23 19:53:35Z

Hi, Many thanks for this bit of data, it is a pity the book can only be found in the States, as it is a piece of English, and Irish history.
Not connected to this family, just trying to learn more about the gent, and what became of him? Did you know he sold his commission and retired from the Army.
Regards Tim.

Re: Captain Patrick C Masterson

robinpenelope — 2013-04-23 18:15:33Z

Hello Dorset. There is a 52 page book by James R Masterson entitled "A Branch of the Masterson Family; concerning Notes
regarding Patrick Campbell Masterson and his wife Mary (Smith) and their descendants". Not the exact wording, but close enough. The only place that may have a copy is (believe it or not) The Grand Rapids Library in Grand Rapids Michigan, USA. That tidbit from The National Library of Congress (Apr 2013). I am a Masterson descendant via gggrandfather, Fenian, Thomas P. Masterson b. Dublin 1828 d. NYC aft 1895 email if u want robinpenelope@hotmail.com

Re: Samuel Mark Patterson 1764 Fermanagh County Ireland

lawsonhoy — 2013-04-20 17:06:03Z

Samuel Patterson and Jane Noble also had a son Samuel Patterson bapt 27 Sept 1865 in Ederny, Fermanagh. The grandparents were Lancelott Patterson b abt 1788 in Drumacahan, Drumkeeran and Ann Duncan.

Lancelott and Ann had 11 children. Samuel was their 5th child and 3rd son. The first child was Thomas b 1805 Drumacahan - it is likely but not proven he was called after his grandfather who would have been born about 1765. The 2nd child was Margaret Patterson b 1805 in Drumacahan, Drumkeeran - she was the 2nd wife of my 4 x Great Grandfather Robert Lawson of Drumchorich, Drumkeeran.

In my Fermanagh research it has been quite unusual in the early records to find a middle name - where it exists it has usually been a clue to an earlier generation - so the name Mark may help to eventually identify Samuel Patterson of 1764.

Re: McGrory Alexander/William

savhsu1 — 2013-04-17 13:46:48Z

Taking a chance someone will see this, very old thread... but here goes. Looking for info on a Mary Ann McGrory family from Ireland, she married a James Camm about 1879, was the mother of my grandfather, Thomas Naylor Camm born 1888 in Pa.

Patrick and Margaret Gilroy Cleary

4forall — 2013-04-16 23:59:50Z

Looking for information about relatives Patrick and Margaret Gilroy Cleary lived in Lisnaskea,Fermanagh with 8-9 children.children born between 1850-1869. Margaret died in 1906. Patrick before her. Children named James, Margaret, Catherine, Anne, Edward,Patrick,Thomas and Bridget (Biddy)

Re: John Graham of Fermanagh

irelandreachingout — 2013-04-16 23:12:49Z

Plenty of John Grahams in Fermanagh. Can you add anything else to identify him? Many of the OZ shipping lists carried details of home parishes and also parents. Did you locate him on the shipping lists? Also death certificates can contain details of parents.

Bob Graham
Please reply to
bobgraham@talktalk.net

Re: koen and Hurst families

mouseminnie523 — 2013-04-15 17:55:15Z

DEAr Family,Iam the Granddaughter of everettn.cowanPlease let me know why william died .Iam doing medical history on our family. Please respond by e-mail,Thanks Doreen Cowan

Re: 1911 Census Abbey Street Enniskillen

brinvansea — 2013-04-15 09:26:39Z

I just tripped over this post. My great uncle was living in Abbey Street in 1901, and I'd love to see if he was still there in 1911. Please would you sent a copy of your spreadsheet to me on brinvansea@hotmail.co.uk

Many thanks,

Brian Evans

Re: Hugh and Isabella Armstrong- Fermanagh Ireland

mismout — 2013-04-12 23:38:11Z

Thank you Mary!

Re: NATHANIEL RUTLEDGE 1833-1913

elwynsoutter1 — 2013-04-11 19:51:26Z

The father might have been William, who died 14.4.1883 in Bodoney. He left a will in which he nominated Samuel Ruttledge as executor. Nathaniel had a brother Samuel (as per the 1911 census) so this might be their father.

They were Church of Ireland so I’d check the COI baptism records for Kilskeery parish to see if they confirm that.

Re: Enniskillen/Tempo/Doon WAUGH and FRAZER

RobertFraser27 — 2013-04-11 12:45:49Z

tried to contact you through email without success - keeps saying no account.please try mine fraserrobert30@yahoo.com

Re: IRVINE'S OF IRVINESTOWN

lawsonhoy — 2013-04-09 18:00:54Z

Are you familiar with the Fermanagh Gold Website? Excellent site - free to members who sign on. Lots of data refs on Irvines in Fermanagh www.fermanagh-gold.com
Joan Poole

Re: McGrory Alexander/William

Swadlingesq — 2013-04-09 12:00:50Z

Hello Elaine

So nice of you to say hello, yes all the research I have done says that he and Helen Swift are my GGG grandparents I believe him to be the son of William McGrory and Mary Connor but I am sure you have found that research in Ireland is not easy, maybe you live there and have a lot of info?? I will be so pleased to add your info in and ditto you are welcome to what I have, as far as it goes my mother is a McGrory Dau of Alexander who was son of Peter, son of John / Owen son of your Alexander. depending on what you have the line is a bit thin but there some in USA please contact me
swadlingesq@bigpond.com Perth Western Australia
PS I have his dau mgt listed as his dau with second wife Elisabeth Pettie, I only show John/Owen as his first family?

let me know Alex

Re: McGrory Alexander/William

lainegee — 2013-04-09 09:13:16Z

Unsure if you will get to read this as original post was years ago! but i have been doing research on my family tree and the last research i did i found that Alexander McGrory is my 4th great grandfather (married helen swift) eventually william busby married mgt mcgrory (daughter of william) and had my gran isa busby.

BARBARA JANE RUTLEDGE

redrover74 — 2013-04-09 04:20:56Z

Looking for a baptism for Barbara about 1840 possibly in County Fermanagh. According to her death certificate her father was Nathaniel Rutledge.

NATHANIEL RUTLEDGE 1833-1913

redrover74 — 2013-04-09 04:16:56Z

Nathaniel died in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh Ireland in 1913. Does anyone know who his father was? I am looking for a Nathaniel Rutledge born in Ireland about 1820 or earlier probably in County Fermanagh.

Re: IRVINE'S OF IRVINESTOWN

doloresvance13 — 2013-04-08 04:21:24Z

I am told that my Wm and Isabella came from Mohill south of Irvinestown I will be there when we fly over soon Dolores

Re: IRVINE'S OF IRVINESTOWN

doloresvance13 — 2013-04-08 04:18:08Z

My Wm&Isabella came to canada Seems the names are so similar
Dolores

Re: IRVINE'S OF IRVINESTOWN

doloresvance13 — 2013-04-08 04:16:12Z

They may be the parents of my 2 who came to canada

Re: IRVINE'S OF IRVINESTOWN

doloresvance13 — 2013-04-08 04:14:25Z

my ancestors of these same to names came to Canada
Dolores

Re: Hugh and Isabella Armstrong- Fermanagh Ireland

maryoaks49 — 2013-04-07 16:08:26Z

Record Type Civil Marriage
Date of Marriage 28 Oct 1852
Groom Name hugh ARMSTRONG
Bride Name isabella MCCAFFREY
Church Drumkeeran Church of Ireland
Parish Drumkeeran
Civil District Irvinestown
County Fermanagh

Record Type Civil Birth
Date of Birth 16 Mar 1867
Name Margaret ARMSTRONG
Gender F
Fathers Name Hugh ARMSTRONG
Mothers Forenames Isabella
Mothers Maiden Name MCCAFFREY
Civil District Irvinestown
Sub District Ederney
County Fermanagh / Tyrone

Record Type Civil Birth
Date of Birth 4 Sep 1870
Name James ARMSTRONG
Gender M
Fathers Name Hugh ARMSTRONG
Mothers Forenames Isabella
Mothers Maiden Name MCCAFFREY
Civil District Irvinestown
Sub District Ederney
County Fermanagh / Tyrone

Edward Armstrong
Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881
birth: 31 Dec 1864 0203,EDERNY,FERMANAGH,IRELAND
parents:Hugh Armstrong, Isabella Mccaffry

Nobles in Fermanagh

jtnoble1950 — 2013-04-06 23:11:48Z

Looking for persons surnamed Noble with interest in family history.

Specifically interested in John Noble d.1848 and Rose Noble d. 1849, buried at St. Mary's Ardess. My ancestor, John Noble, was born somewhere in Co. Fermanagh in 1848 and came to America at age 4, alone. It is presumed his parents were dead, we know his mother's name was Rose.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Hugh and Isabella Armstrong- Fermanagh Ireland

mismout — 2013-04-05 15:49:15Z

Thank you, will check this out.

Re: Hugh and Isabella Armstrong- Fermanagh Ireland

elwynsoutter1 — 2013-04-05 14:47:49Z

There's a marriage that could be for your couple: Hugh Armstrong to Isabella McCaffrey, registered in Lowtherstown 1852 Volume 7, page 482. (Modern name for Lowtherstown is Irvinestown. It's on the border between Co Fermanagh & Co Tyrone).

Re: Thomas Montgomery born 1757 in County Fermanagh

lokoffwilson — 2013-04-03 18:37:55Z

Hi Trish...just a little friendly note.
I found your request buried deep in a chat about a fellow named Thomas Montgonery.
You may have better luck by starting again and posting your own query with the McCulloch and Hill
names in the headline.
All the best
Bridgid

Hugh and Isabella Armstrong- Fermanagh Ireland

mismout — 2013-04-03 18:27:59Z

Looking for info on the above, had a son Samuel(1858-1898) who married Margaret, another son William, both immigrated to St Thomas (Elgin County)Ontario Canada. I believe Samuel left Patinode with wife Margaret and two childen, one being William Guy born 1881, and possibly Mary. My email is mikesmout@hotmail.com

Re: Armstrongs

mismout — 2013-04-03 18:23:14Z

Greetings George
I hope this post isn't so old that I cannot reach you. I saw your post regarding Samuel and Margaret Armstrong who came to St Thomas (Elgin County) Ontario Canada from Fermanaugh. I am the Great Grandson of the above mentioned. Are you and I related by chance? My email address is mikesmout@hotmail.com

Looking for Irish Ancestors

oceanaprobateandjuvenile — 2013-04-02 19:40:06Z

Looking for any information on Hewitt/Wilson families from Ireland who emigrated to Canada in the 1800's. George Hewitt was my great-great-great grandfather, Mary Wilson was his wife. They did not actually meet each other until they arrived in Toronto, Canada. Mary Wilson's mother passed away on the ship to Canada and was alleged to have been buried at sea. Any information on where I can focus my investigation is greatly appreciated. Their family ended up in Michigan.

Re: Thomas Montgomery born 1757 in County Fermanagh

1_gtgraham2 — 2013-04-02 02:28:05Z

AS WE WERE GOING OVER YOUR POST AGAIN, WE REALIZED THE DATES WERE NOT RIGHT FOR OUR JANE BUT ARE NOW WONDERING IF THE JOHN YOU HAVE BORN IN 1784 COULD BE OUR JANE'S GRANDFATHER...ANDREW'S FATHER..ANY THOUGHTS?

Re: Thomas Montgomery born 1757 in County Fermanagh

1_gtgraham2 — 2013-04-02 02:20:18Z

HELLO, I'M JUST SEEING YOUR POST . nEW TO THIS. i JUST TONIGHT PRINTED WHAT i FOUND ON jANE.THIS IS WHAT I FOUND. JANE GRAHAM TICHBOURNE,BIRN 1839, FERMANAGH,IRELAND, DIED SEPT. 12, 1930@ PORT ARTHUR, THUNDER BAT , ONTARIO, CANADA. AGE 90 PARENTS WERE ANDREW & ANNE {EMMERSON}GRAHAM , HER SIBS WERE ROBERT, WILLIAM{ MY HUSBANDS GREAT GRANDFATHER}, A SISTER MARY WAS BORN BETWEEN 1839-52 BETWEEN JANE AND JOHN BUT I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING ABOUT HER, WE ASSUME SHE WAS BORN IN LUCKNOW CANADA. I WILL KEEP TRACK OF THIS BETTER AND FORWARD ALL INFO I FIND. YOURS, T.GRAHAM

Re: Colville armstrong

drtd2006 — 2013-03-31 00:05:51Z

Hi I am a desendant from a Colville Armstrong, unfortunately i dont know to much about my family history on the Armstrong side. I know my Great Granfather was William Armstrong, Grandfather Frank, Father Graham. From Barham NSW if this is along the lines anything you could pass onto me would be great thanks

Damian

Marriage

HeatherCave42 — 2013-03-30 15:44:44Z

Any information of a Marriage AT BALLYSHANNON DONEGAL 1907
HARRIETT SCOTT and JOHN WOOD BUCHANAN Ballyshannon Donegal

HARRIETT SCOTT and JAMES M'MENAMIN " " "" "" " " "

Re: Andrew McCullough

clintmccullough73 — 2013-03-28 22:51:07Z

Mine Too! :)