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Name: Jim Breen <jambre1@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-08-10 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Breen,MacMackin, McCusker If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? 1923 Comments:
Looking for connections to Breens from Brockagh, Tempo, Enniskillen Parish.
Name: Cathryn Hall <cm.hall@powergate.ca> Date: 2009-06-08 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Spence If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? cir 1845 Comments:
My great Grandfather named William James Spence.birth cir 1834 I have not been able to locate any other family members gravestone says born Fermanagh. Arrived during potato famine. Any help would be appreciated thank you
Name: Rob Miller <dy.Miller5226@dangerbase.com> Date: 2009-06-04 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? none If they immigrated to other countries, where? None What year did they immigrate? None Comments:
Cool site.
Name: Janet Black <blackstump@internode.on.net> Date: 2009-05-07 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Vance James If they immigrated to other countries, where? looking for James VANCE who married ann STEEN What year did they immigrate? We think they lived in fermanagh Comments:
James VANCE & Ann Vance nee Steen had a son John .
John Vance married Jane EMERSON in 24th 1847 Enniskillen Fermanagh .Jane's father was Joesph Emerson.
Can you please help us to find James & Ann Vance nee steen.
Name: Jane Johnson <jarajohnson@mountaincable.net> Date: 2009-04-02 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Foy If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? 1847 Comments:
In 1825 at Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Elizabeth Carson m. ? Foy and he d. after 1836 in Enniskillen. In 1847, Elizabeth came to Canada with children, William P., b.about 1827; Sarah (my great grandmother), b. 1 Oct. 1828; Rebecca, b. about 1830; John, b. about 1833 and Mary, b. 1834.
I don't know when Elizabeth's husband died. All children were born in Enniskillen. I have more information on William P. Foy and Sarah Foy Todd.
I know nothing more than this about the family in Ireland.
Name: Anne Rankin <annemrankin@btinternet.com> Date: 2009-03-09 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? MILLER / MILLAR Comments:
What a wonderful project!
Name: Don Funston <dfun@montrose.net> Date: 2009-03-06 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Funston If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? 1804 Comments:
Searching for info on Paul Calvin Funston. Was listed as flax grower in county Fermanagh.
Name: tom mckenzie <coyotetom@hotmail.com> Date: 2009-01-18 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? alexander henry mckenzies If they immigrated to other countries, where? scotland What year did they immigrate? 1800 s Comments:
looking for my grandfather
Name: Karen Larsen Andrew Miles <karenla.miles@comcast.net> Date: 2008-03-24 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Gaw If they immigrated to other countries, where? Pennsylvania, Virginia, United States What year did they immigrate? about 1781 Comments:
Three brothers, James, Robert & John Gaw were born in Eniskillen and immigrated, leaving behind a father and a sister. Their mother's maiden name was presumably Sarah Miles, their father's name unknown. James ended up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Robert and John in Woodstock, Virginia. Robert stayed in Virginia, but John (my ancestor) emigrated to Missouri in 1818. He died in 1822. He was married to Catharine Bowe in 1788 & had 6 children. When Catharine died, he married Mary Miller in 1805 and had 8 more children. Please contact me if you have any information on any Gaws in Eniskillen.
Name: Beverley Lane <wabga@bigpond.com> Date: 2008-03-01 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Roper/Trotter If they immigrated to other countries, where? Roper - Scotland to Australia What year did they immigrate? 1849 Comments:
Thomas Roper b: 1810 in Irvinestown, Fermanagh. Don't know his parents names, but in the 1821 Derryvulin census he is shown staying with his grandparents David & Catherine Trotter.
Name: Stephen Hall <lancia@aapt.net.au> Date: 2008-02-24 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Hall If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia What year did they immigrate? around 1919 Comments:
George Hall was my grandfather who was born at Drumlught, Lisnaskea 1900. His father's name was Hugh. I believe that the family grave is in the Church of Ireland, Lisnaskea.
I have enjoyed your site.
Thank you.
Name: ann o donnell <anncha77@eircom.com> Date: 2008-02-01 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? peter mc guire If they immigrated to other countries, where? co donegal What year did they immigrate? 1903 Comments:
i am looking for a peter mc guire,s family in co fermanagh.
hope to hear from someone soon.
thank you ann.
Name: debbie kinder <debbie_kinder@hotmail.com> Date: 2008-01-24 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? patrick maguire If they immigrated to other countries, where? australia What year did they immigrate? unknown Comments:
patrick born in fermanagh,died 1900 in peelwood australia.marriedjane ford in australia.children,robert,elizabeth,john,james,rosanna,unknown,catherine,alice all born australia.....who are patricks parents and siblings?? any help would be appreciated on anything to do with the maguire famil. thanks.
Name: Fiona Mcilroy <fimac49@hotmail.co.uk> Date: 2008-01-20 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Mcilroy,Fitzsimmons Comments:
Its a great website but Im still struggling to find info on my ggg granparents Michael Mcilroy born 1797 and Margaret Fitzsimmons.Like to know how I could obtain any birth or marriage certificates for them.
Name: Rhonda Rummel <rcrinky@aol.com> Date: 2007-11-17 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McGuire What year did they immigrate? 1700's Comments:
I am a decendant of the McGuires. I live in Lexington, KY USA. Iam am working on an extended geneology project for my family. This site has been extremely helpful to me . Thank You!
Name: Fay Kenny <rfkenny@xtra.co.nz> Date: 2007-10-01 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Eustace If they immigrated to other countries, where? New Zealand What year did they immigrate? 1883 Comments:
Greetings from Kaiapoi New Zealand, My great grandfather was born in County Fermanagh, His name was JAMES EUSTACE.
He arrived at the Port of Lyttelton, South Island New Zealand on 21-10-1883 on the ship 'TARANAKI' He was aged 24 years and was a labourer. I am researching the Eustace Family. JAMES Married ANNIE HANNAHAN from County Clare 1892 and had one child ANDREW JAMES EUSTACE who was my grandfather. ANDREW had 3 sons and 5 daughters and they all lived in the Kaiapoi area n z .I would like to find out anything about my Ancestors from County Fermanagh. Many Thanks for your site, Fay Kenny
Name: Carole Sherr <carsherr@aol.com> Date: 2007-09-12 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Robert and Jane Wilson, Daughter Rebecca If they immigrated to other countries, where? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA What year did they immigrate? 1862 Comments:
Rebecca Wilson, Mullaghmeen, married John H. Thompson, Drumsonnus, County Tyrone in Magheracross Church of Ireland, Ballinamallard in 1861 before emigrating from Northern Ireland to Liverpool to New York City in 1862. Rebecca's parents remained in County Fermanagh and John's parents, John and Elizabeth Thompson remained in Drumsonnus.
This is an excellent website!
Name: Ellen Lyne <doubletrouble1@iprimus.com.au> Date: 2007-09-12 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McManus/O'Connell If they immigrated to other countries, where? Qld Australia What year did they immigrate? 1852-3 Comments:
A gggrandmother of mine Sarah McManus ( b.1833) arrived in Moreton Bay Qld Aust. aboard the "Florentina" on 29/04/1853. She was born in Enniskillen and her parents were Hugh McManus and Mary O'Connell. Would like to find out more about her family.
Name: Ellen Lyne <doubletrouble1@iprimus.com.au> Date: 2007-09-12 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McManus If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia What year did they immigrate? 1853 Comments:
Very informative.
Name: Rosemary Warne <warne@mcmaster.ca> Date: 2007-09-08 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Edgerton Comments:
Looking for information on the family of Thomas Nixon Edgerton
Name: maggie mccann <obins@shaw.ca> Date: 2007-08-31 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? leonard Comments:
i am looking for my grandma sarah leonard she was born around 1862 i did find the leonard family in the 1901 census (the correct one) i do not know on it is 6 children no sarah two names on it one is ballyshannon and magheraboy
Name: Jim Mackell <fir_na_tine3@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-08-08 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Mackell, Mackle, Mackel If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? about 1870 Comments:
Always looking for ancestors or descendants of William Mackell and Bridget Fyffe. They left Ireland about 1870 and settled in the State of Maine in the USA. Most documented descendants still in New England.
Great information on this site.
Name: Keith Rodgers <gkrodgers@look.ca> Date: 2007-07-13 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Rodgers/Rogers, Duncan, Armstrong, Brock, Hamilton If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? Rodgers 1843, Armstrong 1828, Brocks 1840s Comments:
Thanks to the huge list of baptisms on your website I found my ggGRandmother's name, 3 of their children for whom I didn't have names and an understanding of the neighbourhood in Fermanagh that they recreated in Canada - the area around Farrancassidy Cross Road on the Garrison-Beleek Road including Killymore and Fassagh. My gggGrandparents I believe were John Rogers and Mary Duncan of Tassow (Fassagh). I have at least one or two generations of the descendants of all these families (including the results of the work of a Brock family
genealogist). I look forward to working out more of the earlier generations of the Rodgers in County Fermanagh.
Question: What source could I quote for this baptismal data, other than your marvelous website?
Name: Edward Hamilton <bande5@comcast.net> Date: 2007-06-14 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Hamilton If they immigrated to other countries, where? United States What year did they immigrate? 1874 Comments:
I am searching for my great-grandfather, William Joseph Hamilton, son of Joseph Hamilton, who emigrated to Louisville, Jefferson County Kentucky, arriving in the US in 1874, born about 1861 to 1865.
Name: Maureen Netherland <menetherland@aol.com> Date: 2007-05-27 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Keown/Koen If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada, Ontario What year did they immigrate? 1824/1840 Comments:
After emigration, the surname became Koen and remains to this day. Early records indicate an Edward Keown, catholic and his sons (William, Patrick, Michael) and a daughter, Mary. Patrick was a school teacher. Looking for any info, at all. We do not think Edward emigrated to Canada - but remained in Ireland. thanks.
Name: James Donovan Fitzpatrick <jfitzpatrick@mail.fairfield.edu> Date: 2007-05-12 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Philip Fitzpatrick and Mary Farrell If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? 1890"s ? Comments:
In our visit to Newtownbutler in 2005, we found the Fitzpatrick plot at St. Mary's Church but requests for information as to which Fitzpatrick'smay be buried there have gone unanswered at the Church rectory; thre also may be some link to Belturbet
Name: Linda Kerr <lindalo@aiservice.com> Date: 2007-05-08 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Marjory Carroll, William Kerr If they immigrated to other countries, where? U.S.A. in 1847, Canada 1854 What year did they immigrate? 1847, 1854 Comments:
William Kerr son of Alexander Kerr married Marjory Carroll daughter of Thomas Carroll May 1846 at the Monea church. Would like to find the mothers names and any other kin. Enjoy and use your great site. thanks Linda
Name: ted lusky <ttc21252@yahoo.ca> Date: 2007-05-03 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Hurst Sharpe If they immigrated to other countries, where? Ontario,Canada What year did they immigrate? about 1920 Comments:
I have Arthur Walter Sharpe who worked in the employ of 5th Earl of Belmore,Castle Coole about 1915-1925
Name: Katherine McGee <katherine_mcgee@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-04-18 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Magee Monaghan Lochrea If they immigrated to other countries, where? Quebec, Canada What year did they immigrate? 1830s Comments:
Check out the website The Irish in Quebec...you will find some interesting reading!
Name: frances l jerrison <franjer@tiscali.co.uk> Date: 2007-04-09 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? watson ,corduck and brandon Comments:
leads to any of these names would be appreicated regards fran.
Name: Regis Branley <regis921@msn.com> Date: 2007-04-07 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Branley If they immigrated to other countries, where? usa What year did they immigrate? don't know Comments:
wish i had asked the questions i am asking now when my grandparents and parents were alive.
Name: Patricia Dempsey <patricia.dempsey@bigpond.com> Date: 2007-04-06 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? ARMSTRONG, FRAZER, JOHNSTON If they immigrated to other countries, where? AUSTRALIA (New South Wales) What year did they immigrate? 1857 Comments:
ROBERT FRAZER (c 1826-1866) and MARY ARMSTRONG (c 1831-1901) were my great-great-grandparents.
On August 24 1856, at the Church of Ireland Templemaghery Tullanaglug in the Civil Parish of Magheraculmoney Co Fermanagh, ROBERT FRAZER (son of CHRISTOPHER FRAZER and MARY JOHNSTON) married MARY ARMSTRONG (daughter of CHARLES ARMSTRONG and JANE ? - I have heard that Jane was an Armstrong cousin).
Robert and Mary Frazer, together with Mary's brothers, CHARLES and JOHN ARMSTRONG came on the "Fitzjames" to Sydney Australia, arriving on 1 April 1857. From a shipping record: Mary had a cousin in NSW, whereabouts unknown.
They all settled at Blue Gum Flat (Ourimbah) NSW. CHARLES CHRISTOPHER FRAZER, Robert and Mary's first son, bought land adjacent to his parent's first home, and Charles' descendants still live and farm on a portion of this property.
Robert and Mary's other three children were my great-grandfather, JOSEPH JOHN FRAZER, an unnamed baby girl, and MARGARET JANE E. FRAZER.
I hope to find out more about the Frazer, Armstrong and Johnston families in Fermanagh. So far all I know is that there were only a couple of Frazer families there in 1857, but lots and lots of Armstrongs and Johnstons!
I would love to share my family tree with all my 'cousins'! Please contact me. Tricia
Name: P Black <blackpete41@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-03-21 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Black & Moffit Comments:
Children immigrated to Australia in 1839
Name: judy kennelly <kennju@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-03-18 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? fitzpatrick/mullins If they immigrated to other countries, where? australia What year did they immigrate? 1841 Comments:
Great site - extremely interesting.
Above family emigrated to Port Philip (Melbourne), Australia, one son came to NSW married 1869 etc.
Name: David Taylor <deftconsult@superaje.com> Date: 2007-02-25 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Grafton, Shaw, Cummings If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada, USA What year did they immigrate? Canada Cummings ca1879, USA Graftons ca1770 Comments:
Researching Graftons who came to North Carolina, USA ca 1770 and 1790; and Cummings who came to Ontario, Canada ca 1870.
Name: Linda Teather <linda.teather@rogers.com> Date: 2007-02-19 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Woods & Whelan If they immigrated to other countries, where? Glasgow Scotland What year did they immigrate? unknown after 1883 Comments:
Great site good presentation of everything.
I will be back again to check more things. Keep up the
good work.
Looking for Thomas Woods and Catherine Whelan married
July 25, 1883.
Linda from cold and wintery Ontario Canada
Name: Joy Clingan <joyclingan@optusnet.com.au> Date: 2007-02-17 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Clingan If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia What year did they immigrate? 1854 Comments:
Great site, thank you.
I am researching the following:
Robert Clingan married Sarah Naylor about 1820 - thought to been both from Galloon.
Their sons William and James born about 1823 emigrated to Australia 1854 via Scotland.
also
Richard Clingan from Bellisle married Rebecca Wellesley of Clabby Enniskillen, some descendants to Australia.
Name: Kent McCort <Kang.Formosa@gmail.com> Date: 2007-02-11 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McCort If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada, USA What year did they immigrate? mid 1830's Comments:
Webpage provided some previous hard to find information!
Name: paul <paul_dorman@btinternet.com> Date: 2007-02-06 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? CAFFERY Comments:
LOOKING FOR MARY CAFFERY BORN 1862 (RC ) NOT SURE WHERE
MARRIED JAMES FORREST BORN 1864(RC) HER NAME IT MORE POP IN THIS AREA
NOT MUCH TO GO ON BUT HAVE BEEN THOUGH MOST RECORDS IN DUBLIN.
Name: Linda Holmes <lindahlou@btopenworld.com> Date: 2007-01-30 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? James Rennick If they immigrated to other countries, where? uk What year did they immigrate? app 1830 Comments:
Would like to find out where in Co Fermanagh James Rennick was borm in 1804
Name: Everett McGill <ev@esedona.net> Date: 2007-01-28 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Corry If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? 1830? Comments:
Charles Corry of Mullaghmeen auctioned land on 9 Feb.1827 (described as being three miles from Enniskillen) and immigrated to the US.
Name: Betty Meurant <bettymeurant@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-11-28 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Granleese Comments:
My grandmother was Granleese married Campbell 1910.She moved to New Zealand about 1923. I wnt to know about her parents.
Name: Brent E.W. Smith <bew.smith@sympatico.ca> Date: 2006-11-28 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Smyth & Best If they immigrated to other countries, where? Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada What year did they immigrate? 1851 Comments:
Matthew Smyth (bn 1788) and Jane Elizabeth Best (bn 1790)had the following children:
Thomas Smyth (bn 1816) m. Ann Symington (bn 1821 Colebrook)
Matthew Smyth (bn 1813) m. Mary Smith
John Smyth (bn 1821) m. Annn Jane Anderson
Eliza Smyth (bn 1828) m. Moses McCorriston
Margaret Smyth (bn 1830) m. John "Briar" Smith
William Smyth (bn 1836) m. Fanny Hunt
George Smyth (bn 1874) m. Mary Jane Ebert
****Any leads would be greatly appreciated Thankyou. ****
Name: Jeanne Burke <jeanne_b@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-11-26 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? moneypenny If they immigrated to other countries, where? America What year did they immigrate? 1798? Comments:
Looking for information on William Moneypenny, said to have been born about1760 in McGuire's Bridge, County Fermanagh. He was said to have married Mary Jane Kenny there.
Name: Jim Matysik <Jmatysik6@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-11-18 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? William Armstrong If they immigrated to other countries, where? United States/Philadelphia What year did they immigrate? 1868? Comments:
Thanks for the information.
Name: Patsy Tyler <patsy.tyler@gmail.com> Date: 2006-11-15 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Bamford, McVitty, Welsh, Armstrong, Beatty If they immigrated to other countries, where? My mother emigrated to South Africa What year did they immigrate? 1938 Comments:
The most interesting site I have found so far! So much interesting detail and so clearly laid out. It is a pleasure to read it.
What pleases me even more is that in it I have finally found one link to my maternal grandfather, James Presley McVitty, who lived his later life in Woodford in Armagh,where he died sometime during World War II - I don't know his date or place of birth, but my mother, Laura Presley McVitty, was born in a house called Greenbank just outside Clones, in 1908, and the link has a James McVitty marrying a Jane Presley in the parish of Galloon, in I think Newtown Butler, so they could be related - too much of a coincidence.
My grandmother's family, the Bamfords, lived in the house Lisnaroe, near Clones, which I believe burned down some years ago. Someone from the area might know the last of the Bamfords to live there: my mother's cousin Fred, his wife Helen, and their sons Maurice (I think), and the triplets Stephen, Peter and Niall, who would be about 40 now. I would really appreciate any information from local people - I know where Helen is, but don't have her contact details here. I live in Berkshire.
The Welsh connection is via descendants of John Knox, from his marriage to Margaret Stewart, daughter of Lord Ochiltree - on this site I saw a reference to an Andrew, Lord Ochiltree, which is interesting, as I didn't know any of them had gone to Ireland. Josias Welsh, grandson of John Knox, is buried in the grounds of Castle Upton, in Templepatrick, Antrim, where he was minister to one Norton, one of the Templketown lords, in the early 17th century.
Name: Beverly Nichols Smith <cecile1946@charter.net> Date: 2006-11-02 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McGuire/McManus If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? 1633 Comments:
Searching for a McGuire who immigrated to the colony of Virginia in 1633. From there he went to the Baltimore, Maryland area. Lots of McGuires in that area during the 1700's...from there to Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Ohio, etc. Josiah McGuire married a Sarah McManus from North Carolina in about 1820...interested in that name, too. Sarah supposedly had a brother, Eli and a sister Amy who also married a McGuire man. Any ideas or suggestions appreciated and am certainly willing to trade information!
Name: Robert Railton <bobster@bigpond.net.au> Date: 2006-10-02 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Keys If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia What year did they immigrate? Unknown Comments:
My Australian ancestor is Lucinda Keys who married William Reeve(s)in Australia in about 1843. William was a convict from Buckinghamshire & transported to Australia in the "Mangles" in about 1833. Lucinda was born 12 Sep 1819 to Thomas Keys and his wife Lucy. William and Lucinda's Australian daughter Elizabeth married my great-grandfather James Michael Seery on 24 Oct 1872. I'm interested in finding how/why Lucinda came to Australia.
Name: Dawn P. <dawn645276@aol.com> Date: 2006-09-24 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? John Thompson If they immigrated to other countries, where? U.S., Jefferson Ohio What year did they immigrate? About 1803 Comments:
From Fermanagh or Tyrone, Ireland. Wife could be Elizabeth Beaty or Beatty from County Fermanagh, Enniskillen.
Name: Richard Muegge <bdalelib@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-09-23 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Scott If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? mid 19th century Comments:
I'm the great-grandson of John Scott, Roman Catholic, from
Kilcoo, County Fermanagh. I'm therefore the distant cousin of Patricia Scott Kelly of Scribbagh, who lives on the same property that John Scott did. We exchange letters from time to time. I used the services of the genealogy office at the bus station in Enniskillen the first day it opened several years ago. I still appreciate their help.
Name: Gary Crudden <gwcru@thehat.ca> Date: 2006-09-21 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Crudden If they immigrated to other countries, where? Not to sure What year did they immigrate? Not to sure Comments:
I would like to know if anyone knows the Crudden family or any relatives of same. Please contact me. I live in Medicine Hat, Alberta---Canada. My father migrated to Canada when he was 24. Thanks.
Name: Lorraine Egan <rainel2@bigpond.com> Date: 2006-09-11 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Armstrong/Elliott/Irvine etc If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia etc What year did they immigrate? 1850s Comments:
Interesting site. I would like to add a link to your site from my website www.radleysofcork.bigpondhosting.com.My Fermanagh ancestors were from Enniskillen. Thank you.
Name: Brendan Palmer <brendanepalmer@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-09-11 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Clifford , McGovern, Doonan If they immigrated to other countries, where? Queensland, Australia What year did they immigrate? between 1855 and 1869 Comments:
I am currently researching my family tree with my 2nd cousin Paul Clifford. I live in Brisbane, Queensland and Paul lives in Rockhampton, Queensland. Our Irish Ancestry research started in 1986 and is still on-going! Paul and I are going to put together a book on our family history.
regards, Brendan.
Name: Éamonn [Eddie] Mac Maghnuis <croiaguslamh@eircom.net> Date: 2006-09-10 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Mc Manus If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia What year did they immigrate? 1890 - 1900's Comments:
Looking for this person
John or Thomas son of John Mc Manus Derryclegna, Kinawley, Co Fermanagh.
Name: Holly Fischer <hfischer1@insight.rr.com> Date: 2006-08-19 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? George Robinson dob 1819 If they immigrated to other countries, where? Hanover IL, USA What year did they immigrate? Prior to 1850 Comments:
Great website!
Name: Holly Fischer <hfischer1@insight.rr.com> Date: 2006-08-19 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? George Robinson dob 1819 If they immigrated to other countries, where? Hanover IL, USA What year did they immigrate? Prior to 1950 Comments:
Great website!
Name: Margaret Paton <margaretlouise19@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-07-07 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Fife If they immigrated to other countries, where? NSW,Australia Comments:
There is a book printed 'Over the Foaming Billows' relating to the family history of the Fife family.
Name: ann o donnell <anncha77@eircom.net> Date: 2006-07-06 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? peter mc guire If they immigrated to other countries, where? to donegal What year did they immigrate? 1902 Comments:
could anyone tell me where in fermanagh would be the best place to start to look up things for peter mc guire.
i would love to get this information.
please do not leave it for someone else to do it,you do it.
thank you,you are very kind.ann
this is a great site,keep up the good work.
Name: ann o donnell <anncha77@eircom.net> Date: 2006-07-06 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? peter mc guire If they immigrated to other countries, where? to donegal What year did they immigrate? 1902 Comments:
hi,
looking of any relations of a peter mc guire who came to donegal around 1902.
there must be some relation to peter.
i would be very greatful if anyone who knows anything,anything ,to send me an e-mail.
thanking you.ann.
Name: Vin Mchugh <v.mchugh@bigpond.com.au> Date: 2006-07-06 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? James Mchugh If they immigrated to other countries, where? australia What year did they immigrate? 1856 Comments:
Just starting my research so comments probably belong to the future
Name: sharon lowe <sharon.lowe@merseymail.com> Date: 2006-06-07 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? cathcart If they immigrated to other countries, where? england.usa What year did they immigrate? 1800 Comments:
my great great grandfather married margerat johnstone in the 1860s he was asldier. they came to englandaround the end of the 1860s early1870s.any one help?
Name: John Stinson <JSti477840@aol.com> Date: 2006-06-01 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Stinson If they immigrated to other countries, where? Boston, MA What year did they immigrate? Abt 1835 Comments:
Daniel Stinson b 1773 --Devenish
John Stinson b 1825 -- Son
Name: Brian Kelly Brown <BKELLB@MAC.COM> Date: 2006-05-27 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Brown / Mccormick If they immigrated to other countries, where? Victoria, BC Canada What year did they immigrate? 1860's Comments:
They were origianlly from Omaugh, County Tyrone, and moved to Eniskillan, County Fermanagh in the 1800's. From Victoria BC Canada to Seattle, Washington (King County) USA. in the early 1900's.
Name: Jenny Maguire-Rowe <jennifermay6@bigpond.com> Date: 2006-05-27 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Maguire & Arthurs Comments:
From the "County Fermanagh Northern Ireland Genweb, Church of Ireland Marriage Licence Bonds, Diocese of Clogher Extracts, I have found the marriage of John Maguire & Ann Arthurs in 1822. Is it possible to obtain further information from these "Extracts" & if so, how?
Their son James Arthurs Maguire, born on 18 July 1840 in Monea, Fermanagh. He migrated to New Zealand abt 1863 & married Henrietta Jane Luscombe on 6 February 1868 at Westport, New Zealand.
I am looking for any information about John & Anne Maguire, & of any other children. Also further information about James Arthurs Maguire's christening, & where.
This is a great site!
Many thanks, Jenny Maguire-Rowe
Name: elaine gaffield <dgaffield@cogeco.ca> Date: 2006-05-15 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Martin, Armstrong, Herrington If they immigrated to other countries, where? Ontario, Canada What year did they immigrate? 1873 Comments:
Hello, I have been searching for my grgrandparents for a long time knowing that they came from Ireland. Found grandmothers birth date and parents on this site. It is a large site and I am going to explore all of the links etc to find more information on these people . Thank you elaine
Name: Neville Stewart <nevst@bigpond.net.au> Date: 2006-04-11 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Armstrong If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia What year did they immigrate? early to mid 1800s Comments:
The Armstrongs settled in south coast, New South Wales,around the areas of Kiama and Wollongong.
Name: Joan Boland Lienhardt <jbl@frontiernet.net> Date: 2006-03-23 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Boland,McManus,McGlone If they immigrated to other countries, where? New York,USA What year did they immigrate? 1896-1898 Comments:
Also looking for Kelly and Maguire.Can't find Peter McManus.I think this is a great site.Thanks for all the help
Name: Joan Boland Lienhardt <jbl@frontiernet.net> Date: 2006-03-23 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Boland,McManus,McGlone If they immigrated to other countries, where? New York,USA What year did they immigrate? 1896-1898 Comments:
Also looking for Kelly and Maguire.Can't find Peter McManus.I think this is a great site.
Name: Clemenceau Dany <dany.clemenceau> Date: 2006-02-17 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? sweeney If they immigrated to other countries, where? France What year did they immigrate? 1860? Comments:
Hello <br>Please, in first time, excuse my poor english langage! <br>I search the family history of Jane Sweeney born in Irvinestown at 25 08 1842. Her father and mother were Michael Sweeney and Mary Sweeney. <br>Jane came in France near the son of Napoléon III Louis Eugéne, she was probably his nurse. I know her french history, but I would like known her irish history. <br>Could you help me? <br>Thanks for all and I wish for you a good day. <br>Dany Clemenceau-Magnaval <br>http://mapage.noos.fr/danysite/
Name: William J. Madison <Madliam@webtv.net> Date: 2006-01-19 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Matteson,Matheson,Mattison If they immigrated to other countries, where? America Comments:
We apparently were Danish mercenaries although we left there so early that there is no trace of us in Denmark. Affiliations were with the Earl of Ross in Scotland (Lochalsh) and the O'Neill in Ireland
Name: Blake Patterson <blake@tnt21.com (Canada)> Date: 2005-12-28 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Patterson- Blakely(Bleakly) If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? 1849 Comments:
To Canada-Asphodel Township Peterborough County Ontario
(Town of Norwood)
Name: John Stinson <JSti477840@aol.com> Date: 2005-11-29 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Stinson If they immigrated to other countries, where? Boston, MA What year did they immigrate? About 1835 Comments:
Daniel and son, John Moved from Muckenagh, Fer. to
Radergan Townland, Tyrone about 1826 and then to Boston.
Name: ann catherine eckersall <annceckersall@yahoo.co.uk> Date: 2005-11-24 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? rooney and strong Comments:
I am thrilled to have found your webstie, I have already found quite a lot of info. Will be returning soon thank you
Name: Katharine <moley@zoominternet.net and moley13@cox.net> Date: 2005-10-25 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Wiley If they immigrated to other countries, where? New york, USA What year did they immigrate? 1857 Comments:
Our Catherine Wiley rarely talked about her upbringing, but she must have been well educated as her writing was beautiful and her Engish, flawless. She had 5 children of whom only 1 had children of her own. Therefore history about her early years is minimal at best. The understanding is that she was from Maguiresbridge. With this amazing site I hope to be able to find out more of the history of Fermanagh and our ancestor.
Name: Eileen Simpson <Simpsoneileen@aol.co> Date: 2005-10-17 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Simpson - Little If they immigrated to other countries, where? England What year did they immigrate? c1881 Comments:
Found Birth of Robert John Simpson 18.8.1875 on your LDS Vital Records, I knew there was a Robert but had no idea of his date of birth. Also have records of the births of James Simpson and Sarah Little's other children born in Fermanagh. David was born 5.7.1878, James born 1879, Margaret born 15.9.1880 and they then had seven other children all born in Liverpool, England.
Name: Kathleen McQuate Signor <kathysignor@aol.com> Date: 2005-10-17 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? John, James, Samuel McQuate, McQuaid, McQuade If they immigrated to other countries, where? Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, USA What year did they immigrate? @1850 Comments:
I am just beginning my family geanealogy and am delighted to find your website. I believe the family remained Catholic and am hoping to locate baptismal records. Thank you so much!
Name: John Mayne <john@mayne.ms> Date: 2005-08-19 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Mayne If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada, Australia What year did they immigrate? between 1902 and 1913 Comments:
Excellent website - a lot of work has been done here
Name: Doug Graham <Dougmidge@aol.com> Date: 2005-08-09 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Graham If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? 1841 Comments:
Great site. I have gathered much, with more to come.
Thanks to the contributors.
Name: Linda Holmes <lindahlou@btopenworld.com> Date: 2005-06-29 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? james renick If they immigrated to other countries, where? uk Comments:
In 1841 he married Isabele Lettimer from Cavan and by 1861 census they were living in Ashton under Lyne.
I do not know the name of the town he was born.
I would be most interested to hear from anyone else looking for Renick, or who knows of any Renick still living in Fermanagh.
Name: Merilyn Fabar <merilynfabar@bigpond.com.au> Date: 2005-06-14 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Armstrong, Wainwright, Egerton, Wallace If they immigrated to other countries, where? New South Wales, Australia What year did they immigrate? 1839 Comments:
I am trying to find a record of a marriage for a John Armstrong who married Frances Waighwright circa 1790 somewhere close to Clones. My ancestor is William born circa 1804. Other siblings are Elizth bp. 1793 (Lemanhinch), Samuel Wainwright bp 1798 (Caravetta, John bp 1807, Jane Ann bp. 1812. My William married Mary Egerton on 2.10.1829 at Aghdrumsee. I have searched and search but with belief that possible the marriage and baptism records are lost. Possibly even the church was burnt down. Best wishes from Mezza
Name: Merilyn Fabar <merilynfabar@bigpond.com.au> Date: 2005-06-14 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Armstrong, Wainwright, Egerton, Wallace If they immigrated to other countries, where? New South Wales, Australia What year did they immigrate? 1839 Comments:
I am trying to find a record of a marriage for a John Armstrong who married Frances Waighwright circa 1790 somewhere close to Clones. My ancestor is William born circa 1804. Other siblings are Elizth bp. 1793 (Lemanhinch), Samuel Wainwright bp 1798 (Caravetta, John bp 1807, Jane Ann bp. 1812. My William married Mary Egerton on 2.10.1829 at Aghdrumsee. I have searched and search but with belief that possible the marriage and baptism records are lost. Possibly even the church was burnt down. Best wishes from Mezza
Name: Jim Harris <jmharris@velocitus.net> Date: 2005-06-05 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Gallagher - Timmony (Tommony) If they immigrated to other countries, where? Some went to Scotland, America What year did they immigrate? Unknown Comments:
Outstanding web site. I have enjoyed just skipping around and learning about the area. One of the best sites I have
seen for information of all sorts.
Name: Gerald McCalden <mccalden@tpg.com.au> Date: 2005-06-02 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McK(e)ague and McCalden (etc) If they immigrated to other countries, where? Scotland/Canada/US/England What year did they immigrate? No idea Comments:
I think the McKeagues were mainly in Co Cavan, but they may have spread a bit. Likewise, the McCaldens, McCaldins, McCaldons etc etc, were mainly in Monaghan, Armagh, and Co Down.
Name: Chris Beatty Reed <trisfer@hotmail.com> Date: 2005-05-31 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Beatty If they immigrated to other countries, where? United States What year did they immigrate? 1834 Comments:
My paternal ggggrandfather John Beatty was born 10/02/1782 in Co. Fermanagh. Family settled in Ohio, then my gggrandfather, also John Beatty settled in Illinois.
Name: W. Cherry <winkycherry@comcast.net> Date: 2005-05-16 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? JOHNSTON If they immigrated to other countries, where? New Brunswick What year did they immigrate? 1852 Comments:
Jane Johnston born Fermanagh 4/11/1839. Migrated to St. John, N>B> possibly 1852 on vessel MARY ANN 1. Siblings Elizabeth, Cathern, Mary Ann, Joseph, James and Robert.
Died 8/3/1920 Chicago, IL USA
Name: Ellen Oneglia <ellenoneglia@aol.com> Date: 2005-05-13 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Martin, Bernard If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? 1880-1907 Comments:
I have found some info on your web site. Thank you. It has been a real challenge tracing the relatives!
Name: Annette Little <rahdelittle@paradise.net.nz> Date: 2005-05-01 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Campbel If they immigrated to other countries, where? Not sure Comments:
I have a very old tapestry of the 10 commandments - only there are only 6 commandments on it, signed by Ann Campbel 1748. Given to me by my mother in law on her death. She came from Scotland - Aberdeen. Just interested in where it might have come from and Ann Campbel came up on your site, which I am currently exploring. Regards Annette Little
Name: John Stinson <JSti477840@aol.com> Date: 2005-04-30 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Stinson, Taylor & Fulton If they immigrated to other countries, where? Boston What year did they immigrate? About 1840 Comments:
Great info. to cross reference with.
Name: Gaylene Reid <gaylene.r@xtra.co.nz> Date: 2005-04-21 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Halliday If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia - Tasmania - NZ What year did they immigrate? 1842 Comments:
I have hit the brickwall with these rallies:
James and Jane Halliday:
Children: David abt 1809 - 1817, Samuel abt 1822, Thomas, James last known in Monaghan in 1842.
David was m) to Ann ? with 4 children.
David and Samuel where trided in 1841 and sent to Tasmania in 1842 on the ship Kinnear. Mother and the boys were supposed to be on board but unable to obtain the info.
Any help or suggestions would be really appreciated.
Name: sally davis factor <sallyfactor@optonline.net1> Date: 2005-04-01 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? bannon from killycucca,muldoon from coolcran If they immigrated to other countries, where? state of connecticut,city o bridgeport, usa What year did they immigrate? 1888, 1894, 1900(4) 1908 Comments:
I have some type of filter on my computer so I can not join the quistion and answer series. I volunteer at a LDS library one day a week and would love to contribute to some of the answers. THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE. I have learned a great deal sally just don't know computers!
Name: Astri Bryce <david@brycecos.com> Date: 2005-02-15 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Johnston If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA, New York What year did they immigrate? before 1900 Comments:
I am looking for any info on John Johnston (1843-1927) married to Margaret Weir(1843-1917) They had 9 children in Fermanagh. Children Margaret, Dora, Thomas and Andrew came to NY. Margaret married Robert Duncan in 1897 in NY. Robert also from Ireland. Thank you.
Name: Margaret Barnes <completeaircon@smartchat.net.au> Date: 2005-01-28 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Morrow, Armstrong, Allingham If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australai What year did they immigrate? 1840s Comments:
My rellies emigrated to the south coast of NSW and to the Armidale district in the New England district of NSW
Name: wendy canty <alltheshades@iinet.net.au> Date: 2005-01-19 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? goold,overland If they immigrated to other countries, where? australia What year did they immigrate? 1828 Comments:
I am a descendant of Thomas Goold and Eleanor Overland who were married in 1805 by the Rev Mr Maguire PP of Drummully County Fermanagh. Thomas was Convicted of Manslaughter and Transported to Australia in 1826. Eleanor followed him out as a Free settler in 1828 with 6 of their 8 children. The children left behond was ELLEN born c 1807 and Rosanne Born C1820. Our family is seeking info on these two girls. We think Rosaane may have died between 1826 - 1828 and would like confirmation. As to Ellen she may have married. Enjoyed your site it is very helpful to Overseas viewers All the Best Wendy Canty
Name: Francis D Cassidy <frankcassidy@earthlink.net> Date: 2005-01-14 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Cassidy If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? 1854 Comments:
Charles Cassidy, son of Michael Cassidy and Ann Tumelty, husband of Julia Donovan, settled in Essex County in the State of Massachusetts, arriving at the port of Boston in August of 1854. Gave his birthdate as November, 1837.
Name: Eric Gamble <esgamble@hotmail.com> Date: 2005-01-08 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Elliott Johnston Hilliard If they immigrated to other countries, where? America Canada Australia What year did they immigrate? 1830-1900 Comments:
I am presently researching my mother's line which includes the Johnston family from Boolawater and Kilmore, the Hilliards from Cullion and Sessiagakeilty,Pettigo and the Elliotts from Cullion near Pettigo Co.Donegal
Name: Robert Cook <bcdigger@adelphia.net> Date: 2004-12-29 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? KERR If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? c1772, '73 Comments:
Robert KERR, age 25, (Unmarried) Came from Ayrshire, Scotland to Fermanagh. There, (No proof)he married an Irish Lass named Jemima MORTON. Their first child , "Fanny" was born (no proof) in Fermanagh in 1772. Before this baby had her 3rd birthday, this family relocated in America (Pennsylvania). Our documented records begin after 1774, in USA.
Name: Brian Hall <hallbr@cox.net> Date: 2004-12-15 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Stafford If they immigrated to other countries, where? United States What year did they immigrate? 1777 Comments:
Ralph Stafford was born about 1757 in County Fermanagh, Ireland. He died about 1794 in Giles County, Virginia. He was a Farmer. Immigrated to Giles County, Virginia in 1785, nine years after the Declaration of Independance.
Name: Robert McLean <bob1skipper@aol.com> Date: 2004-11-04 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McLean If they immigrated to other countries, where? Scotland What year did they immigrate? 1803 to 1850 Comments:
I am tracing my family tree and come to a grinding halt. I can trace the family back to 1864 in glasgow, prior to that they came from Ireland, which area I do not know.Robert Reid was a farmer and it was his daughter that married Thomas McLean about 1825. Any info would be greatly received.
Name: Sharon Walker <irelandd@golden.net> Date: 2004-11-03 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Walker, Mitchell If they immigrated to other countries, where? U.S What year did they immigrate? 1832 Comments:
The website is impressive. I haven't found the link I'm looking for yet, but I continue my search. thanks for your efforts, it's really appreciated
Name: Magreta Allen Christensen <gret@webspeed.dk> Date: 2004-11-02 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? graham If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? 1851 Comments:
Great work you all are doing putting everything into systems!
Name: Ellwood Stewart Phillips <esp@ebtech.net> Date: 2004-10-11 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Phillips What year did they immigrate? Merrickville, Ontario, Canada Comments:
My Phillips arrived in Canada about 1838 from Fermanagh Ireland. They lived at that time in the Merrickville area. I am desperately searching to find the ship that they sailed on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Name: Jacki Garrett <jlgarett45@aol.com> Date: 2004-09-11 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Garrett, McElroy If they immigrated to other countries, where? United States What year did they immigrate? ? Comments:
My sister recently toured Ireland and the tour guide said that the county of Fermanagh in the province of Ulster would be the site from which my surname (Garrett) and that of my maternal grandmother (McElroy) came from. I'm just looking for further information. You have a great site here.
Name: Evelyn Morton Geary <evelyn.geary@sympatico.ca> Date: 2004-09-04 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Coyle/Thompson If they immigrated to other countries, where? Lanark, Scotland Comments:
My Grandmother name is Sarah Jane Coyle her father is James Coyle mother Jane Thompson, Jane'a father is William Thompson. James Coyle married Jane Thompson on 16, july 1856 he was a servant of Greenhill and she was a servant of Aghnagrane, in Aghavea Church of Ireland. I am looking for the place were Sarah Jane and Arabella Coyle were born. My grandfather is Arnold Morton and I am unable to fine were he is from or the names of his Mother and Father, I was told he came from Co. Tyrone, nothing can be found of him there. I guess I will have to keep looking.
Regards Evelyn Morton Geary
Name: christie brien <christiebrien@hotmail.com> Date: 2004-08-26 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Brien, Law, Graham If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? 1844 Comments:
I`m thrilled to see so much information here, and to see my family`s name!!!! If you have any information about the Brien family of Magheraculmoney parish, please email me!
Cheers! Christie Brien
Name: Holly A. Hyde <hahyde7@aol.com> Date: 2004-08-24 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Carlin, Maguire, Keegan, Mitches If they immigrated to other countries, where? United States What year did they immigrate? late 1800s Comments:
I have just begun my research but I do know that Terence Maguire married Mary Keegan in the Parish of Clones. They are from Monaghan in county Lathrim. Their daughter, Mary Maguire married a Carlin and their daughter, born in the United States, is my great-grandmother. If anybody knows of them, please let me know. Thanks.
Name: Bill Golden <margold56@hotmail.com> Date: 2004-08-08 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McCabe & Gunn If they immigrated to other countries, where? U.S, of A.--Boston, Massachusetts What year did they immigrate? About 1850 Comments:
A very complete site with a large choice of of searchable data lists. Found several McCabes,including possible my Great Great Grandparents James and Roseanna McCabe. Now I need Michael and Margaret Gunn located probably in south eastern section of the County.
Bill Golden
Name: Beverley Brown <r.b.brown@paradise.net.nz> Date: 2004-06-20 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Frazer/Stewart If they immigrated to other countries, where? Christchurch, New Zealand What year did they immigrate? 1902 Comments:
The Frazer and Stewart families live in and about Clogher.
The Stewart family lived at Water Hill House Clogher
Name: Eric Gamble <esgamble@hotmail.com> Date: 2004-04-04 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Elliott Johnston Hilliard If they immigrated to other countries, where? America Canada Australia What year did they immigrate? 1800 onwards Comments:
I am presently researching the Elliott and Johnston side of my family.I have my direct line of the Elliotts back to 1780 and they married into the Johnstons and Hilliards. I would be interested to contact any descendents of the Johnstons who farmed in Kilmore and Boolawater or the Elliotts from Pettigo
Name: Eric Gamble <esgamble@hotmail.com> Date: 2004-04-04 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Elliott Johnston Hilliard If they immigrated to other countries, where? America Canada Australia What year did they immigrate? 1800 onwards Comments:
I am presently researching the Elliott and Johnston side of my family.I have my direct line of the Elliotts back to 1780 and they married into the Johnstons and Hilliards. I would be interested to contact any descendents of the Johnstones who farmed in Kilmore and Boolawater or the Elliotts from Pettigo
Name: Catherine tritsch <queenmummy@aol.com> Date: 2004-03-09 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McElroy If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA What year did they immigrate? about 1867 Comments:
My McElroy was listed in McCorkle Line ships list as coming from Irvinestown, but he insisted almost fanaticaly that he was from Tyrone, so much so his nickname "Tyrone" was thought to be his given name by his grandaughter. We visited the area and found McElroys both alive and in the cemetery, but no real information. The records in Belfast weren't too much help either although they did show McElroys at the Stewart estates, apparently on the border.
Name: Geoffrey Cullen <geocullen@hotmail.com> Date: 2004-03-09 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Moran, Tiernan If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada, US, England,Australia What year did they immigrate? 1876 to Canada, 1883 to Australia Comments:
Excellent site, well worth visiting.
Name: Anne Hollingshead <hollies@melbpc.org.au> Date: 2004-03-06 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? LYNCH / MURPHY If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia, NSW, Sydney What year did they immigrate? 1840 Comments:
They came from Rosslea
Name: Shirley Brady Johnson <shirleyj6@aol.com> Date: 2004-03-06 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Brady, Cluff, Coulter, Little If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA via Canada What year did they immigrate? 1890s and 1906 Comments:
areas of Remaly, Tempo, Lisbellaw, Carren in Fermanagh...and Trillick, Co Tyrone. Also, Clabby
Name: Alicia Reeks <reeksgenealogy@juno.com> Date: 2004-02-29 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Beatty/Funston If they immigrated to other countries, where? Ontario, Canada What year did they immigrate? 1849 Comments:
Interesting site. These Beatty/Funston ancestors can be found in my father's book, "Ontario Loyalist Ancstors" by Lindsay S. Reeks. www.reeksgenealogy.com.
Name: Martin Roddy <rodcampser@aol.com> Date: 2004-02-24 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Alexander Roddy If they immigrated to other countries, where? US What year did they immigrate? 1850 Comments:
Born in Enniskillen
Sister Margaret & Brother Michael
Name: lynda o shea <lyndamac9@hotmail.com> Date: 2004-02-20 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? mc caffrey Comments:
fell in on your site a while ago and loved it i hope to find my family who are from feramanagh
Name: Douglas R. Irvine <dougandmarie@shaw.ca> Date: 2004-01-26 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Irvine If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? 1906 - 7 Comments:
My father Thomas Irvine,born McGuires Bridge July 3 1886 Mother was Elizabeth Noble father Thomas Irvine born?
Name: John Stinson <JSti477840@aol.com> Date: 2004-01-11 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Stinson If they immigrated to other countries, where? Boston, MA What year did they immigrate? Abt 1835 Comments:
This is a great project.
Working on all Stinson lines as many started with
John Stinson b 1610 Boho area.
Will help anyone with their Stinsons- I need help too.
Name: Tom <Robinson> Date: 2004-01-03 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Robinson If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA, Philadelphia What year did they immigrate? 1920 Comments:
Believe my father lived in area a few miles N of Pettigo. Have relatives in Templecacane (Carn)Cemetary. I'm not sure but believe the Townland to be Carne. It is difficult to get a very precise picture of this area since the maps have little detail and precise location cannot easily be determined.
Name: Valeri Schrauth <valeri@seenetresults.com> Date: 2004-01-03 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McBrien If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada, United States What year did they immigrate? 1830s Comments:
Thank you for the work you've done.
Name: Ken Birney <birneygenealogy@sympatico.ca> Date: 2003-12-11 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? BIRNEY,COONEY,BREWSTER,NIXON If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? 1820/21 Comments:
First, a welcome to browsers and contributors to this Guest Book. My appologies for not having it working for the past couple months.
My BIRNEY Families can be found at http://www3.sympatico.ca/ken.birney
Name: mugu <mugu@mugu.mugu> Date: 2003-09-25 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? mugu If they immigrated to other countries, where? nigeria What year did they immigrate? 000 Comments:
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Name: Hugh F McManus <hfmcmolf@aol.com> Date: 2003-09-13 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McManus, Drum(m), Cassidy, Scollan(s) If they immigrated to other countries, where? USA; Canada What year did they immigrate? USA: 1920-30; Drum(m)s in 1847 Comments:
Glad to see this. There's a book recently published but already out of print called "Landscapes of South Ulster" (or somethuing like that,which had maps of all the townlands in the diocese of Clogher. Do you know if any copies are available?
Name: Ron Tiernan <zzycatpr@Myway.com> Date: 2003-09-12 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Devlin,McKenzie,Lowams,Tienan Comments:
reat Site,Lots of Info, Well Done
Name: Helen M. Imburgia <HMWEBBER@aol.com> Date: 2003-09-03 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? McENTAGGART-McINTAGGART-McTAGGART-McINTYRE If they immigrated to other countries, where? Reading, Berks Co., PA ,USA What year did they immigrate? Mar 1846 - NYC Comments:
I'm looking for a Thomas McENTAGGART, b. c1816.
Name: Diane M Swenson <dmswenson@earthlink.net> Date: 2003-08-28 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Fee If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada then America What year did they immigrate? early 1850 Comments:
I am pleased with this website. I have just started looking for information in the County of Fermanagh. I hope to make contact with extended Fee family soon.
Name: David J. Irvine <dirvine@nc.rr.com> Date: 2003-08-23 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Irvine, Beacom If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada, USA What year did they immigrate? (c) 1851 Comments:
I am trying to obtain information on my great-grandfather, Robert Irvine, born 1805 in County Fermanagh. His father was David Irvine, died 1830. His grandfather was, I think, William Irvine, died 1813. I am interested in tracing farther back up the line.
Name: David J. Irvine <dirvine@nc.rr.com> Date: 2003-08-23 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Irvine, Ellis If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada, USA What year did they immigrate? (c) 1851 Comments:
I am trying to obtain information on my great-grandfather, Robert Irvine, born 1805 in County Fermanagh. His father was David Irvine, died 1830. His grandfather was, I think, William Irvine, died 1813. I am interested in tracing farther back up the line.
Name: Billie Leclerc <bleclerc@sirinet.net> Date: 2003-07-06 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? ELLIOTT If they immigrated to other countries, where? America What year did they immigrate? 1853 Comments:
Christopher BETTS/BETZ & Lucinda ELLIOTT- BETTS of Butler County, IA are my great-grandparents. They were married Jan. 1, 1859 in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA by Rev. J.M. Phillips & are buried in Lowelltown Cemetery, Clarksville, Butler County, IA. I have a small dark tintype of Lucinda playing her accordion so evidently she was musically inclined! She also seems to have had girlfriends in the Butterworth family. Verbal tradition tells she could see the World's Fair from their home in Kansas City. Not too many clues.
I have traced Christopher BETTS back to his BETZ roots in Somerset County, PA but know nothing of Lucinda. I found them registered on page 86, #256/237 in the Iowa, Black Hawk County 1860 census, roll 187. Lucinda's age was 22 and her birth place is Ireland! Living with them then was another ELLIOTT, Charles, 21, a carpenter also born in Ireland! (perhaps a brother?)
I then found an entry for another ELLIOTT family in the same region at # 307/287, and all adults were also born in Ireland! Their names were:
William, a farmer of 45 yrs, Jane, 30, and Charles, 23, a blacksmith. Two young children, George DB, 4 yrs. and William A., 2 yrs. were also included but they were born in IA.
Since this discovery, a Mary Martin responded to a query with the following reply: I tried your Lucinda/Charles combination of names, and found the following:
Passenger-Lucy Elliott
Age-18
Gender-Female
Occupation-servant
Last residence-Ireland
Port of debarkation-New York
Ship-America
Date- 05/14/1853
Manifest ID 900407
Port of embarkation-Liverpool
Purpose for travel-Staying in USA but not a citizen of USA
Mode of travel-steerage
Passenger-Charles Elliott, 20, male, labourer
Passenger-Joseph Elliott, 27, male, joiner
Passenger-Margaret, 15, Female, child
William, 44, Male, farmer
All of the rest of the information is the same as that of Lucy. There is no proof that any of these Elliotts were from the same family, but there is always that possibility.
These two families could be related! I've never been able to understand how/why a young man from the center of PA suddenly shows up in IA and married there. I wonder if he might have met relatives of one of the many ELLIOTT families which populated the state of PA in those early days and perhaps accompanied them or traveled with them to IA where they were married. If they were a newly arrived immigrant family related to those PA ELLIOTTS, they well might have made the trip to IA at the same time as Christopher BETZ. . Who knows? I try to imagine any possible scenario.
My grandfather was named Arthur Elliott Betts and he, in turn named one of his sons, my father, the same name...jr.
Charles and Arthur seem to be names Lucinda gave 2 of her sons which I do not find in the BETTS line. Lucy named her other children: eldest-William H. Betts; 2nd- John Wesley Betts; 3rd-Elizabeth M. (Lizzie) Betts; 4th-Charles Betts; George Herbert Betts. Maybe this could be an indication of connection to other ELLIOTTs. Do you have or know of others who might have, any connections to this Iowa Elliott family?
Thanks for sharing.
Billie Betts Leclerc
Name: Murray <murrfam@tpg.com.au> Date: 2003-05-28 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Murray - McIvor -Blakely - Dunlop - Caldwell If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia What year did they immigrate? 1830 + Comments:
Earliest known ancestor is John Murray of Mullyveagh, my Great-Great-Grandfather, born about 1815-1820. Parents unknown. An only son with seven sisters,names unknown. The sisters married into Blakely, Dunlop and Caldwell families. The Blakelys and Caldwells from around Fivemiletown. Some are believed to have migrated to Australia.Then comes John Murray my G'G'father, he married Elizabeth Elliot, 1865-1870 and lived at Killylackey. They had three children, Thomas,born 1867,John and Ann.Thomas married my Grandmother Susan McIvor(born 1874) from around Straneraigh. There is more detail I can provide to anyone interested. I'm primarily interested in filling in the details and pushing back the time scale if possible. Best Regards Rob Murray.
Name: pamela taylor <rastast@bigpond.com.au> Date: 2003-05-23 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? maguire If they immigrated to other countries, where? tasmania australia What year did they immigrate? not sure Comments:
have traced back to a patrick maguire who died as a chelsea pensioner at waltham abbey essex, we cannot find where he was born other than it was about 1780
Name: John Mayne <john@mayne.ms> Date: 2003-04-23 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Mayne, Sedborough If they immigrated to other countries, where? Australia, Canada What year did they immigrate? Aus:1850s; Can: early 1900s Comments:
See family website at www.Mountsedborough.com
Name: Ita Smyth <imsmyth@eircom.net> Date: 2003-04-07 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Robinsons Comments:
James Robinson was born in Fermanagh in 1801 and married before he joined the RIC in 1831. He was recommended for the force by the Earl of Enniskillen and served in Arva, Co.Cavan. I think he married a Mary Fausset also from Fermanagh but as most records of the time have been destroyed I do not know where in Fermanagh he originated. He died in 1883 in Kilmore and his wife died in 1880 also in Kilmore.
Name: Joanne Packham <PackhamVJ@aol.com> Date: 2003-04-04 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? Anderson, Kerr, McKnight, Ovens If they immigrated to other countries, where? Canada What year did they immigrate? 1830's Comments:
My Fermanagh ancestors all settled in Chinguacousy Township, Peel County, Ontario Canada.
Name: carol cromer <cromer_stephen@hotmail.com> Date: 2003-04-04 What are the surnames of your Fermanagh ancestors? CORRIGAN & ALLINGHAM If they immigrated to other countries, where? AUSTRALIA What year did they immigrate? 1850S Comments:
WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND IF THE CORRIGAN FAMILY ARE STILTHERE .STJOHNSWELl .