Hello. Where is the best place to start?
My great grandfather was born in Westmeath in 1837, He married a Mary ?, 1838-1926, also from Westmeath. The family moved to Geashill, Philipstown, Offaly, where they are in the 1901 Census. There are 2 children that I know of (birth dates 1873 and 1875)
Can I get birth certificates for these and a wedding certificate for Edward and Mary?
I wrote to the Westmeath Heritage Centre with no response.
Thank you
Barbara
I am looking for information on my ancestor, Edward Lamb, who was born in
Westmeath County in 1831. He emigrated to the US when about 20 years old
and settled in Rutland, Vermont where he married Bessie Hanlon in 1854. In
1856, they moved to Edgerton, Wisconson and raised their family there. He
died on May 25, 1905 in Evansville, Wisconsin and is buried in the Stone
Schoolhouse Cemetery. I have no information about his parents and siblings
in Ireland and would appreciate any help. Thanks!
Linda Wagner
Bleachgreens and Bleachfields in the linen industry ????????
Try ....http://linenireland.org/history/industry/.
Also Google "BLEACHGREENS" for more web sites.
Frank McGonigal.
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From: "Seamus"
To:
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 9:22 AM
Subject: [IRL-WESTMTH] Re: Website
> Rachel,
>
> Thank you for that great website. Now, does anyone on this list know what
> "bleach-greens" are? In reading about Aughnamullen parish in County
The first thing you should do is put your gr-grandfather's surname in
your email. Who knows where a link might be lurking? Plus, if someone happens to
have a piece of information you need, they wont know unless the surname is
listed. The best thing is to put that surname in caps in your title!
The next thing is to try the search engine on the Westmeath webpage.
There may be information listed on the site for your persons.
Kathy
My great grandmother's brother, THOMAS ROBERT ANDERSON , was born in
Moycashel, Jan. 7, 1843.
Have yet to find a record of my great grandmother, JANE ANDERSON REYNOLDS',
birth place or date--probably 1850's ...............or a record of birth or
date for
Jane and Thomas' half sister, MARY ANN(E) GEOGHEGAN--figure 1860's.
On Jane's death certificate (NY-1907), her parents are listed as JOHN and
ELLEN ANDERSON.
The parish register in 1873, at the time of Jane's marriage in Co. Galway,
reco
Dear Barbara,
Just a tip that you will find useful. Always mention your surname. Who knows
who might read your e-mail - someone researching the very same name.
Everytime you don't mention it you miss a great opportunity. Good luck
from Irene of Seattle (researching Igoe's, Westmeath - see the crafty way I
worked my name in). ----- Original Message -----
From: "tesco.net"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 2:41 PM
Subject: How do I..
> Hello. Where is the
Hi Linda,
In my notes about Westmeath I have 2 mentions of the name Lamb. Both are
from Killucan. I have a marriage of (no first name) Lamb and Bets Kelly in
1853 and a Hugh Lamb being a sponsor to the birth of Anne Hynes in 1870. Both
of these records were taken from the Killucan Catholic parish and both are
probably too late to be your Lamb relative, but maybe you can use this
information to help make some other inquiries.
Good luck.
Jane
I'm chasing Patrick Mackay and Mary Brennan who married in Athlone and emigrated to NSW in 1838.
They were Catholics and I'm interested in finding out what records might exist for this period that I coudl research.
Thanks all for advice
Anne
Linda -- Have you ordered a death cert from Rock County? It may have
asked his parents' names. Found an obit? How about baptismal certs on
the Rutland children -- any Lamb siblings emigrate with him (another
paper trail)? There is a Pat Lamb b IRE 1835 in Rutland, VT in 1860,
with 2 sons - Edward (2) and James (4 mos) ....
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wirock/vitals/vitals.html
There are only 8 Lambs in the Griffins Valuation in Westmeath --- John is
the oldest son? I'd look at Rathcon
Some of the wanted information will be found in Samuel Lewis'
_Topographical Dictionary of Ireland.
http://www.libraryireland.com/topog/a2.php
Try also the Heritage Center:
_
WESTMEATH
Dun na Sm Heritage Centre,
Knockdomney,
Moate,
Co. Westmeath.
Tel: + 353 (0)90 6481183
Fax: + 353 (0)90 6481661
Email: dunnasimoate@tinet.ie
Web: www.irishroots.net
_Rachel Smith
_
My questions are:
If Moycashel is in Ardnurcher/Horseleap Parish, Tullamore PLU,
Where would the Catholic records be kept now ?
What was
My thanks for the information posted to this site regarding Moycashel.
Every bit helps in some way, and it's so encouraging when others take the time to
respond.
It really adds to an already exciting experience.
Sheila
Searching for information on the marriage of Robert Selvey and Elizabeth Leighton at Street Church, Diocese of Ardagh, Co. Westmeath in 14 May 1863.
Robert was then a widower with one child, a daughter Jane born 1856. He was a member of the RIC and came from Longford but for reasons of the service had to live outside place of birth.
I wish to find information on Robert's first wife, name, date and place of death?
Elizabeth Leighton was born at Co. Wicklow in 1831 and lived with her family at Clonbroney Pa
Hi there,
Have you had any luck tracing the death of his parents?
Susan
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From:
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Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 2:35 AM
Subject: [IRL-WESTMTH] Doherty Family Offaly/Westmeath
> Hi Listers
> Searching for information on my GGGGrandfather's family. His name was
> Bernard
> James Doherty (or O'Doherty) He emigrated from Ireland in 1855 aged 20. He
> lists
> his place of origin as Horseleap (AKA Ardnorcher), Kings Coun
Searching for information on family of Robert Selvey and wife Elizabeth Leighton 1860-1874?
Robert was a widower with a daughter Jane born 1856 and married Elizabeth in 1863. They had a son Joseph born 1864.
Robert was a member of RIC at Westmeath and retired about 1873 when the family emigrated to Ontario Canada.
Thanks for your help
Bill
On.Can.
In a message dated 5/27/2006 10:29:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Sheilaploof1@aol.com writes:
My questions are:
If Moycashel is in Ardnurcher/Horseleap Parish, Tullamore PLU,
Where would the Catholic records be kept now ?
What was the name of the church ?
Where was the Catholic church located? Is it still there ?
Where is the Catholic cemetery located ?
What about schools in the area, are there surviving records, and where are
they kept?
And a BIG question...
What questions am I not thinking
Hi Listers
Searching for information on my GGGGrandfather's family. His name was Bernard
James Doherty (or O'Doherty) He emigrated from Ireland in 1855 aged 20. He lists
his place of origin as Horseleap (AKA Ardnorcher), Kings County, which is right
on the border of modern day Co Offaly and Co Westmeath. His parents names were
Pat and Mary, and were both alive when he emigrated. They were living in the
parish of Moycashel. He was Roman Catholic and could read only (not write).
Any information or connection
Rachel,
Thank you for that great website. Now, does anyone on this list know what "bleach-greens" are? In reading about Aughnamullen parish in County Monaghan it says: "There are very extensive bleach-greens at Crieve, near Ballibay..."
Thank you. And thanks again, Rachel, for the website.
Nancy
Researching Colgan family from near Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland.
My great-grandfather's name was Thomas Colgan. Four of his children were John (born about 1859?);
Mary (born about 1861); Anna E. (born 29 March 1862) and Matthew Vincent (born 11 November 1864).
They left Dublin June 9th, 1869 and arrived in New York on or about June 18, 1869.
All I know is they lived "near" Mullingar. Is anyone else researching this Colgan name? I would love to hear
from you.
Barbara