First stop for finding a location in Ireland: Google. There are lots of other resources, but in this case the search turns up a Library Ireland entry for Ballymadun or Ballymodum. Co Dublin. There will be Civil Registration records from GRO and maybe parish records. Check Irish Family History Foundation. I would also suggest doing a Google search for "Charles Henry Breadmore" with the quotes.
Quinn, Norris, Nickerson, McAfee, Dickerson - these are the Irish lines I am looking for and hope to find others possible doing the same.
GGrandfather Frank Quinn (designer of Catholic vestments) immigrated 1876, lived NYC and Phila. but mainly Pittsburgh marrying Mary ? from Maryland or PA. Looks like he passed between 1912 and 1917 based on WWI draft info. They had 4 children (Bernice, John Gregory, Leo Bernard & Stella) all of whom more or less "disappeared" as I have nothing beyond 1930 census except my grandfather Leo's death cert. I have no info on Frank Quinn's parents or IRE town of origin outside a ship doc that "might" be him but otherwise, nada....
GGGrandparents Robert & Martha A Norris immigrated in 1851, settled in Smyrna DE, apparently he fought for the Union in the Civil War but I'm looking to find where in IRE they came from -- his parents: Robt Norris & Elizabeth Nickerson; her parents: James McAfee & unknown.
Robt & Martha's son Chas K (my GGF) married a Fannie E Dickerson also of Smyrna but I have zero on her too. Would be thrilled if anyone has any connection.
Researching Skiffington and Quinn. GGGrandfather Michael Skiffington born abt 1823, Ireland. Married Mary Anne Quinn...date not known. Living in Philly in 1847 when first child born. Looking for place in Ireland that they may have come from, also when they immigrated from Ireland
My Quinns are from Clonoe, Tyrone, and came to Philly, about 1870. I've dropped some money into Irish marriage data and I'll look to see what I have. For some reason the Skiffington/Quinn match sounds familiar.
Robert, RE: Skiffington/Quinn; I can add a little more info if it will help you. I know Michael had brothers, Felix, Bernard and Francis. Bernard was NOT the Bernard you are looking for however. Mary Anne died in Philly from Consumption...I have date if it will help. Michael died 1889 in Philly. Michael/Mary Anne had four children, Michael, John, Joseph, and Mary Anne. All died young.
Researching Faherty family from Galway, Ireland - more specifically the Moycullen parish. Owen Faherty christened 4 May 1788, son of John Faherty and Bridgit Earner.
He married Mary Walsh/Welch 20 June 1814 in Moycullen Parish, Galway, Ireland. They were living in Bardstown, KY for the 1820 census, so they immigrated some time before 1820. I have no idea what ship/boat brought them over since ship logs aren't that great for that time period as it wasn't required by the US government yet.
Also looking for more information Bridgit Earner - I believe she may be part of or descended from the "Poor Palatines" (German immigrants) who came through England seeking passage to the colonies. I suspect this may be why there are no records of Earners/Erners in the Catholic Church parish records if they were Protestant. Earner/Erner is a German last name and there is not many records on rootsireland.ie for Earners aside from Griffith's Valuation.
I really want to expand on what I believe I know about John Faherty (Owen's father) b. about 1753 and his siblings. There are so many John Fahertys in that area in that time period that I don't know how to sort it out without having to pay to look at EVERY John Faherty record in that parish from that time period. Currently I believe that John Faherty was the son of Patrick Faherty and Bridget Tolan but I have no actual proof of that - just something that's been passed down to the Fahertys that currently live in the US.
Any ideas of how or where I can expand my search? I'm amazed at how much I've been able to find in the last 18 months since I started working on this line, but I know there is so much more if I only know where to look!!!!
Yes, you are right....my Bernard was Skiffington. Sorry, I wasn't thinking I guess. Mary Anne died 10 Aug 1858. The children were all young; Michael married again but I have never been able to find out who his second wife was.
I am pretty sure Michael and MaryAnne married in Ireland. However, I did try to find a marriage record for his second wife in Philly without any luck. One of the census lists her name as Mary (wouldn't you know his second wife would have the same name). On the death certificate of my great grandfather, Joseph James, his mother is listed as Margaret. My thinking is that because he was so young when his mother died, my great grandmother perhaps didn't know that his mother passed away. I appreciate your looking into this. It has been a road block for many years. Thank you
Robert, I don't think either of the marriage records you sent are my Michael. The Michael Skeffington, below, is a possibility. I have seen this record before but have not been able to track it any further so am not able to prove it either way. Neither the name Johanis or Brigida appear anywhere else in my family line so I am thinking this is not my Michael either. However, I will keep the info until I can prove that it is or isn't.
The Michael that matches from the family tree of Candyce Lynn Wright is my Michael. However, I have been in touch with that person and the info she has is info that I gave to her.
Thank you for all you have done in this matter. I appreciate all your time and effort but for now it looks like the mystery will continue. Still interesting in trying to find who his second wife was. Thanks again
The correct spelling is Skiffington but I have found it spelled several ways...Skeffington, Skivington, Skevington, Scheffington.....guess you could spell it pretty much like you want. Thanks...appreciate your help.
My grandfather was Patrick Hughes 1856-1959, born in Galway, he married Mary Reddington 1878-1948 from Galway. They were married in 1900, in the US, but I have not been able to find there marriage. They both died in Brooklyn, NY.
Hi Carole are you aware that Joanis and Brigida are possibly latin names for the english of John and Bridget as the records of Irish Catholic records are often in latin.
I have just found birth certificates for a couple of my ggg grandfathers children, in one it states he was a native of Belleny(?) Ireland and in another it says Drumore, Ireland. Ihave tried looking up Belleny without much success, could someone point me in the right direction?? Would Belleny be a Townland, I get a bit lost with the Townland, County etc in Ireland!!
For Carole Mary Hughes-Beeler - For any New York City vital information - you may try one of the following: www.stevemorse.org - www.italiangen.org - or www.germangenealogygroup.com . As far as your Patrick Hughes and Mary Reddington marriage goes... I did find one that might be a possibility, but it states his name as EDWARD Hughes, not Patrick. Here is the information:
Mary Reddington and Edward Hughes - July 27, 1898 - Manhattan - Cert #2837. All of those sites have a wealth of information besides vitals. I do know someone that does get the certificates for others and I have used her services before, if you want the certificate. Good luck! Kathleen
Looking for anyone researching Delaney. I wish I could give a definite County for birth but there are so many rumors and documents with different places whirling around it has become a little overwhelming. My GGGrandfather John Delaney born 30 Sep 1824 or 1826. Different documents have both years. Grave marker says 1826. Obit says 1824. A family tree compilation says he is from County Meath (not sure where the information came from) however his obit states he is from County Clare immigrating and settling in Pennsylvania for a spell before moving on and settling in Allamakee, Iowa where he died in 1898. He first shows up in Allamakee in the 1856 Census with his Wife Mary Norton Delaney and daughter Bridget Delaney. Bridget was born in 1854 or 1855 again several census state different birth places Pennsylvania and Ireland. An Uncle on my Delaney side told me John and a brother were to be taken to Australia I am guessing as convicts and that John broke free and fled to the United States. No documents to back this. I don't know if Mary and John were married in Ireland or in the United States. I am unable to find anything on John, Mary and Bridget before 1856. Please Help?
Does anyone have a good grip on migratory patterns/reasons of the Irish through Scotland to England to the Americas? Was this a common path in the early 1800s?
I am looking for any information about a William D. Sheehan born Mar 1869 and married Selma C Olson. Any info is appreciated.. I actually found a William D Sheehan on the Cherokee dawes rolls..but I am not sure it is the same one.
I am still seeking info on my grt grt grandfather Robert Mooney, tradition has it they the family originated in Avoca (Ballykissangel) it is in the Wicklow mountains We loved it, so never fear we will go home again as soon as we can, btw if anyone is searching for LAW or LAWS I'm your man
Do any of you great people have any information regarding Penal Colonies in Australia? According to my records my G-grandmother was born in Connecticut USA and then went to join her father in New South Wales. She subsequently came to Ireland in 1869 where she remained the rest of her life. Any help would be greatly appreciated as this brick wall is smothering me!
The project seeks to recruit people with any of these Irish surnames in their ancestry: Arragan, Handrahan, Hanrahan, Haran, Harhan, Harragan, Harraghan, Harrigan, Haughran, Herrigan, Horan, Horgan, Horohan, Horrigan, Hourahan(e), Hourican, Hourigan, Hourihan(e), Howard, Organ
Male Y-DNA testers with this surname and anybody with one of these Irish surnames in their ancestry who takes an A-DNA test (Family Finder at FTDNA) is welcome to join the project.
Robert Quinn - apologies I had to drop off the scene while caring for my mum and she is currently in hospital. However, I have had the 23andme testing done and my maternal line is V2 as is mums of course.
But of course, this isn't the Quinn DNA unfortunately. I don't know anyone with the Quinn surname to ask them to take the test for the Y-chromosome. So who knows what good my DNA is going to be to me apart from finding people with different surnames that I have no knowledge of. Could be interesting though. The V Haplogroup is a rarity of 4%.
I am M222 and don't find many Quinns in that group on FTDNA or where my Y group puts me with matches. Hope your Mom does well, Carol Ann. I am also on 23andme. Bob Quinn
It was strange Robert because you recommended 23andme and then I got more and more busy with mum and didnt get to do the testing. Very recently at a genealogy society meeting the two sites recommended to me were 23andme and FTDNA. I got my 23andme part results yesterday and waiting on the rest of the ancestral data within the next fortnight. Best wishes.
My Irish ancestors came to Canada about 1840. The surname is HENRY but there may also be an Irish connection to the surname BELL and WATSON. I am still trying to tie down a specific location in Northern Ireland and now I am focused on Londonderry. I am also using DNA in my genealogy search for our HENRY origins. The surname WATSON appears to be connected to Tyrone.
One of my cousins visited Ireland last year and hired a guide. They did a little genealogy searching in Tyrone for the surname HENRY without any luck. This was before our research indicated the HENRY name may be connected to Londonderry and not Tyrone.
I am now communicating with Dr. Tyrone Bowes, http://www.irishorigenes.com/ who claims, for a fee, to be able to pin point an origin for the family surname.
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I have recently begun my searching and have traced my father's line back to William Wallace Woods of Donaghmore, co. Tyrone, Ireland born about 1786. My line goes through Robert Woods and Mary Toner Ward. Any guidance or information would really be appreciated as I am not having any luck beyond William right now.
My Woods ancestors were in Castleblayney, Monaghan, from at least 1810 on. Peter Woods, born in 1808 in Castleblayney, married Ann McManus and a lot of his family moved to Philadelphia going forward. , Lots of James Woods and Terence Woods.
Hello, my name looks long but I go by Jan to keep things simple. I have just joined this group so I may need a bit of time to figure things out. In the US, my Irish ancestors surnames are Burns and Farley. I know there are different spellings of both names. I've only seen my 2nd great-grandfather's name spelled as Burns but I know this is more common in Scotland and that there are various Irish spellings such as Byrns. However, my 2nd great-grandmother's name is more questionable regarding the true spelling. Her name was Sarah Jane Farley in many US records such as census reports but the other possibilities are Farrelley (in Ireland) and Farrell in Ireland and the US. She, at least, was said to have come from County Louth. My Irish family has kept me up many nights so if anyone has any suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them. This is my introduction. Thank you.
Judith Hayman
Sep 7, 2011
Susan J. Barretta
My two favorite resources for locations in Ireland:
http://www.logainm.ie
http://www.seanruad.com
Sep 27, 2011
Kathleen Wattle
Quinn, Norris, Nickerson, McAfee, Dickerson - these are the Irish lines I am looking for and hope to find others possible doing the same.
GGrandfather Frank Quinn (designer of Catholic vestments) immigrated 1876, lived NYC and Phila. but mainly Pittsburgh marrying Mary ? from Maryland or PA. Looks like he passed between 1912 and 1917 based on WWI draft info. They had 4 children (Bernice, John Gregory, Leo Bernard & Stella) all of whom more or less "disappeared" as I have nothing beyond 1930 census except my grandfather Leo's death cert. I have no info on Frank Quinn's parents or IRE town of origin outside a ship doc that "might" be him but otherwise, nada....
GGGrandparents Robert & Martha A Norris immigrated in 1851, settled in Smyrna DE, apparently he fought for the Union in the Civil War but I'm looking to find where in IRE they came from -- his parents: Robt Norris & Elizabeth Nickerson; her parents: James McAfee & unknown.
Robt & Martha's son Chas K (my GGF) married a Fannie E Dickerson also of Smyrna but I have zero on her too. Would be thrilled if anyone has any connection.
Oct 28, 2011
Eileen N. Bernier
Researching Skiffington and Quinn. GGGrandfather Michael Skiffington born abt 1823, Ireland. Married Mary Anne Quinn...date not known. Living in Philly in 1847 when first child born. Looking for place in Ireland that they may have come from, also when they immigrated from Ireland
Nov 9, 2011
Robert A Quinn
My Quinns are from Clonoe, Tyrone, and came to Philly, about 1870. I've dropped some money into Irish marriage data and I'll look to see what I have. For some reason the Skiffington/Quinn match sounds familiar.
Nov 9, 2011
Eileen N. Bernier
Robert, RE: Skiffington/Quinn; I can add a little more info if it will help you. I know Michael had brothers, Felix, Bernard and Francis. Bernard was NOT the Bernard you are looking for however. Mary Anne died in Philly from Consumption...I have date if it will help. Michael died 1889 in Philly. Michael/Mary Anne had four children, Michael, John, Joseph, and Mary Anne. All died young.
Nov 9, 2011
Catherine Yvonne Withers Russell
Researching Faherty family from Galway, Ireland - more specifically the Moycullen parish. Owen Faherty christened 4 May 1788, son of John Faherty and Bridgit Earner.
He married Mary Walsh/Welch 20 June 1814 in Moycullen Parish, Galway, Ireland. They were living in Bardstown, KY for the 1820 census, so they immigrated some time before 1820. I have no idea what ship/boat brought them over since ship logs aren't that great for that time period as it wasn't required by the US government yet.
Also looking for more information Bridgit Earner - I believe she may be part of or descended from the "Poor Palatines" (German immigrants) who came through England seeking passage to the colonies. I suspect this may be why there are no records of Earners/Erners in the Catholic Church parish records if they were Protestant. Earner/Erner is a German last name and there is not many records on rootsireland.ie for Earners aside from Griffith's Valuation.
I really want to expand on what I believe I know about John Faherty (Owen's father) b. about 1753 and his siblings. There are so many John Fahertys in that area in that time period that I don't know how to sort it out without having to pay to look at EVERY John Faherty record in that parish from that time period. Currently I believe that John Faherty was the son of Patrick Faherty and Bridget Tolan but I have no actual proof of that - just something that's been passed down to the Fahertys that currently live in the US.
Any ideas of how or where I can expand my search? I'm amazed at how much I've been able to find in the last 18 months since I started working on this line, but I know there is so much more if I only know where to look!!!!
Nov 9, 2011
Robert A Quinn
What date did Mary Anne die, Eileen? The only Bernard I know about is Bernard Quinn. Yours is Bernard Skiffington, right?
Nov 9, 2011
Eileen N. Bernier
Yes, you are right....my Bernard was Skiffington. Sorry, I wasn't thinking I guess. Mary Anne died 10 Aug 1858. The children were all young; Michael married again but I have never been able to find out who his second wife was.
Nov 10, 2011
Robert A Quinn
Thanks, Eileen. I could find no marriage records in Ireland so I'll look in the US, which is easier anyway. Have you looked?
Nov 10, 2011
Eileen N. Bernier
I am pretty sure Michael and MaryAnne married in Ireland. However, I did try to find a marriage record for his second wife in Philly without any luck. One of the census lists her name as Mary (wouldn't you know his second wife would have the same name). On the death certificate of my great grandfather, Joseph James, his mother is listed as Margaret. My thinking is that because he was so young when his mother died, my great grandmother perhaps didn't know that his mother passed away. I appreciate your looking into this. It has been a road block for many years. Thank you
Nov 10, 2011
Robert A Quinn
Eileen. This is all I could find in the Ireland records. Anything look famiiar even though no Quinn appears?
Church Marriage Record
Church Marriage Record
Nov 20, 2011
Robert A Quinn
Eileen: Are you aware of this? It links to census information.
Matching Person (from family trees)
Matching Records
Census & Voter Lists
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Nov 20, 2011
Robert A Quinn
1620-1911
about Michael Skeffington
Nov 20, 2011
Eileen N. Bernier
Robert, I don't think either of the marriage records you sent are my Michael. The Michael Skeffington, below, is a possibility. I have seen this record before but have not been able to track it any further so am not able to prove it either way. Neither the name Johanis or Brigida appear anywhere else in my family line so I am thinking this is not my Michael either. However, I will keep the info until I can prove that it is or isn't.
The Michael that matches from the family tree of Candyce Lynn Wright is my Michael. However, I have been in touch with that person and the info she has is info that I gave to her.
Thank you for all you have done in this matter. I appreciate all your time and effort but for now it looks like the mystery will continue. Still interesting in trying to find who his second wife was. Thanks again
Nov 21, 2011
Robert A Quinn
I'll look around as I can. Did he spell his name Skiffington or Skeffington or is it a variable as are Bernard and Barnard for me? Bob
Nov 21, 2011
Eileen N. Bernier
The correct spelling is Skiffington but I have found it spelled several ways...Skeffington, Skivington, Skevington, Scheffington.....guess you could spell it pretty much like you want. Thanks...appreciate your help.
Nov 21, 2011
Robert A Quinn
I figured that was how it is. I only found marriages for a Michael in the US several years after he died. I'll let you know if anything comes up.
Nov 21, 2011
Carole Mary Hughes-Beeler
My grandfather was Patrick Hughes 1856-1959, born in Galway, he married Mary Reddington 1878-1948 from Galway. They were married in 1900, in the US, but I have not been able to find there marriage. They both died in Brooklyn, NY.
Feb 6, 2012
Declan Chalmers
Hi Carole are you aware that Joanis and Brigida are possibly latin names for the english of John and Bridget as the records of Irish Catholic records are often in latin.
Feb 24, 2012
Chris Chapman-Taylor
Hi
I have just found birth certificates for a couple of my ggg grandfathers children, in one it states he was a native of Belleny(?) Ireland and in another it says Drumore, Ireland. Ihave tried looking up Belleny without much success, could someone point me in the right direction?? Would Belleny be a Townland, I get a bit lost with the Townland, County etc in Ireland!!
Many thanks
Chris
Mar 7, 2012
Kathleen Tracy
For Carole Mary Hughes-Beeler - For any New York City vital information - you may try one of the following: www.stevemorse.org - www.italiangen.org - or www.germangenealogygroup.com . As far as your Patrick Hughes and Mary Reddington marriage goes... I did find one that might be a possibility, but it states his name as EDWARD Hughes, not Patrick. Here is the information:
Mary Reddington and Edward Hughes - July 27, 1898 - Manhattan - Cert #2837. All of those sites have a wealth of information besides vitals. I do know someone that does get the certificates for others and I have used her services before, if you want the certificate. Good luck! Kathleen
Mar 7, 2012
Don Rose
Chris ~
This site will explain Irish areas, regions & land divisions~~~~~~~~~~>
http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/local_history/areas_regions_and_land_...
Mar 7, 2012
Tina Delaney Hogan
Mar 8, 2012
Tracy Neely
Mar 8, 2012
Stephanie Ann
I am looking for any information about a William D. Sheehan born Mar 1869 and married Selma C Olson. Any info is appreciated.. I actually found a William D Sheehan on the Cherokee dawes rolls..but I am not sure it is the same one.
Jul 21, 2012
John Laws
Hi Everyone
I am still seeking info on my grt grt grandfather Robert Mooney, tradition has it they the family originated in Avoca (Ballykissangel) it is in the Wicklow mountains We loved it, so never fear we will go home again as soon as we can, btw if anyone is searching for LAW or LAWS I'm your man
Jul 22, 2012
Lorraine Dormer
Do any of you great people have any information regarding Penal Colonies in Australia? According to my records my G-grandmother was born in Connecticut USA and then went to join her father in New South Wales. She subsequently came to Ireland in 1869 where she remained the rest of her life. Any help would be greatly appreciated as this brick wall is smothering me!
Jul 22, 2012
Susan J. Barretta
The first report for the O'Hourihane DNA project has been published.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~skibbgirl/Houriha...
The project seeks to recruit people with any of these Irish surnames in their ancestry: Arragan, Handrahan, Hanrahan, Haran, Harhan, Harragan, Harraghan, Harrigan, Haughran, Herrigan, Horan, Horgan, Horohan, Horrigan, Hourahan(e), Hourican, Hourigan, Hourihan(e), Howard, Organ
Male Y-DNA testers with this surname and anybody with one of these Irish surnames in their ancestry who takes an A-DNA test (Family Finder at FTDNA) is welcome to join the project.
Nov 26, 2012
Carol Ann
Jun 9, 2013
Carol Ann
Jun 9, 2013
Robert A Quinn
I am M222 and don't find many Quinns in that group on FTDNA or where my Y group puts me with matches. Hope your Mom does well, Carol Ann. I am also on 23andme. Bob Quinn
Jun 9, 2013
Carol Ann
Jun 9, 2013
Robert A Quinn
Good luck, Carol Ann. I have found more DNA matches on 23andme than FTDNA.
Regards, Bob
Jun 9, 2013
Paul Caverly
My Irish ancestors came to Canada about 1840. The surname is HENRY but there may also be an Irish connection to the surname BELL and WATSON. I am still trying to tie down a specific location in Northern Ireland and now I am focused on Londonderry. I am also using DNA in my genealogy search for our HENRY origins. The surname WATSON appears to be connected to Tyrone.
One of my cousins visited Ireland last year and hired a guide. They did a little genealogy searching in Tyrone for the surname HENRY without any luck. This was before our research indicated the HENRY name may be connected to Londonderry and not Tyrone.
I am now communicating with Dr. Tyrone Bowes, http://www.irishorigenes.com/ who claims, for a fee, to be able to pin point an origin for the family surname.
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Sep 1, 2013
Larry Woods
I have recently begun my searching and have traced my father's line back to William Wallace Woods of Donaghmore, co. Tyrone, Ireland born about 1786. My line goes through Robert Woods and Mary Toner Ward. Any guidance or information would really be appreciated as I am not having any luck beyond William right now.
Jun 29, 2014
Robert A Quinn
My Woods ancestors were in Castleblayney, Monaghan, from at least 1810 on. Peter Woods, born in 1808 in Castleblayney, married Ann McManus and a lot of his family moved to Philadelphia going forward. , Lots of James Woods and Terence Woods.
Jun 29, 2014
Darnell Baker
Searching McNeills in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Would love to connect.
May 31, 2015
Margy Nolan
McMichael from Loughguile, County Antrim
Jul 7, 2015
Margy Nolan
O'Brien (Catholic, not the 'royal' O'Briens who were Protestant) from Ennistimon, County Clare
Jul 7, 2015
Margy Nolan
Quinn, Loughguile, County Antrim
Jul 7, 2015
Morrisrat
This link is now working for anyone interested in Catholic Parish Records.
http://registers.nli.ie/
Jul 8, 2015
Colin Larter
I have Irish ancestors by the name of Rafter who came to Queensland Australia
Jul 8, 2015
J Day
Surnames are Day and Dunn
Dec 31, 2016
Paul Caverly
http://www.irishorigenes.com/
Oct 9, 2017
Paul Caverly
http://www.irishorigenes.com/
Oct 9, 2017
Paul Caverly
http://www.irishorigenes.com/
Oct 9, 2017
Paul Caverly
http://www.irishorigenes.com/
Oct 9, 2017
Loralee Wellington
Hello,
I am researching the following Irish and Scots-Irish surnames:
MCCREIGHT, MCMICHAEL, PEARSON, MCCLUNEY, KERRIGAN, (Sligo) MORAN (Sligo), PLOVER (Galway), NOONAN (Teermaclane, Co Clare), O'BRIEN (Co Clare), KEARSE (Teermaclane, Co Clare)
May 21, 2019
Janette Marie LaBarr Levenson
Hello, my name looks long but I go by Jan to keep things simple. I have just joined this group so I may need a bit of time to figure things out. In the US, my Irish ancestors surnames are Burns and Farley. I know there are different spellings of both names. I've only seen my 2nd great-grandfather's name spelled as Burns but I know this is more common in Scotland and that there are various Irish spellings such as Byrns. However, my 2nd great-grandmother's name is more questionable regarding the true spelling. Her name was Sarah Jane Farley in many US records such as census reports but the other possibilities are Farrelley (in Ireland) and Farrell in Ireland and the US. She, at least, was said to have come from County Louth. My Irish family has kept me up many nights so if anyone has any suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them. This is my introduction. Thank you.
Dec 9, 2019