Looking for Toyes of Ireland (Derry or Donegal?)
I'm trying to trace my family roots. My father's name is Bernard C. Toye. He came to the U.S. in the 1940's. His father's name was Bernard Toye and his mother's name was Sarah Toye (Gallagher). My dad was the second youngest of 10 brothers and sisters. His mother died after giving birth to his younger brother Ned Toye. After the death of his mother his brothers and sisters were separated and sent to live in a catholic home. I do know a couple of his sisters names were Nellie Toye & Maria Toye. The names of his brothers that I know of are Ned Toye & Jack Toye. I would like to find as much information about my father's side of the family as possible. I believe the family is from County Derry or County Donegal area. Anyone with any information???
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Re: Looking for Toyes of Ireland (Derry or Donegal?)
I dont have much information but my grandmother was born an toye, but I believe her mother was sarah gallagher. My grandmother name was josephine, she married an sweeney and had two boys frank & noel. If you have any info please let me know Ellie
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Re: Looking for Toyes of Ireland (Derry or Donegal?)
Hello, I am from Milford Co. Donegal, i have just read your posting from 2007. I believe we are related as my fathers name is Edward Toye and his fathers name was Charles Toye, Charles's brothers and sisters were, Ned, Jack, Bernard, Willie, Nellie,Annie, Mariah, sally and Joe.Is your father still alive? My fathers father Charles died in 1973 Jack,annie,willie, Joe and Nellie are dead. Ned is in a nursing home in Ramelton , Donegal, 5 Minutes from were i live. Mariah lives in Derry and is hale and hearty in her 80's. My Grandfather had 17 of a family, 14 still alive, All expect for 3 are still living in Donegal with families. I asked my father about Bernard and he was told he went to America and lost contact with home. Where are you from? Would love to hear more about your family.
Looking forward to hearing from you, Kind Regards,
Leanne Toye
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Re: Looking for Toyes of Ireland (Derry or Donegal?)
hi I dont know much about my family ties with "toyes" but my grandmother was born an toye = sarah gallagher I believe was her mother on the grave there is Sarah Gallagher, Kitty Gallagher (I believe that was her sister) Josphine Sweeney nee toye and how my father Noel Sweeney
My mother knows little about them but she belive my grandmother has a brother named Jimmy toye
My mother also thought the surname lambeth or lambethon (something like that)
kind regards Ellie elaine lisk nee sweeney x x
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Re: Looking for Toyes of Ireland (Derry or Donegal?)
My name is Kevin toye from Derry im doing a we bit of research of my grandfather Patrick from raphoe he had brothers named james edward and i think john ,his parents names were john and hannah ,patrick was born in 1872 moved to derry around 1900s .many thanks kevin
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Re: Looking for Toyes of Ireland (Derry or Donegal?)
My name is kevin toye from Derry im looking into my own famiy tree but i am helping someone from england on their tree just took this photo yesterday is it any help
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thank you - the picture you sent of the gravestone is of my family, Noel Sweeney was my father, Josphine Sweeney was his mother, sarah gallagher I believe was his grandmother. Catherine (she was known as Kitty) gallagher was his aunt. I dont know much more than that. Are you related???
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Re: Looking for Toyes of Ireland (Derry or Donegal?)
Hello, I am also looking for any information that I can find on Toyes from Ireland. I don't know much so probably will not shed light on your search but I figure I will share what I know to see if there are any connections. My Grandmother was Marie Toye (married to John Avery they settled in Hornell,NY) she had quite a few brothers. The one brother I knew growing up was Joe Toye from Reading or Hershey,PA. He is written about and portrayed in the book and movie "Band of Brothers".My grandmother told me her parents were Irish and came to the Pennsylvania when she was around 13. That's most of what I know..not much I realize. Hope it helps, Martina
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Hi Martina, Regarding your Toye connection with Ireland, I have got lots of data on Toy/Toyes in Ireland. Contact me if you wish.
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Great... I would love to have any information that you would like to share. Are you related to any one with that name? Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks for responding. I am totally new at this.
Martina
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