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Hi, I am 42, a Librarian (Law and Medical), and living in Sydney, Australia. My parents come from Ireland, and I have relatives living in the USA and UK. I would like to correspond with females, 30-45, from the USA, who have an interest in family history, geneaology, European/UK/US history, travel, art, literature, churches, world news/politics. I recently visited relatives in Chicago. Owen L.

Hi! I am interested in corresponding with someone in Ireland and/or someone interested in genealogy. My family originated in Ireland although I've yet to prove that connection. I'm an Ohio teacher currently teaching music and computer classes with second, third and fourth graders. Joan n8uie@watchtv.net

Hello! Looking for epals from County Meath or Westmeath with possible connections to surnames Mullen (married a Burns) and Gogarty (married an O'Rielly)....or just anyone interested in genealogy! Hoping to visit Ireland again in the next year or two. I am a 45yo nurse, married with 3 lovely daughters all interested in our Irish heritage. Stephanie stephiv@sbcglobal.net

I am searching for information regarding Margaret Theresa Whyte and/or her family, who left Bally James Duff in the early 1900's with her mother to go to New York City. Her mother died shortly after they arrived in New York. Mother was separated from her husband, a Protestant, while my great grandmother was a Catholic.

Looking for anyone with the name Donohue. My g-grandfather was named William J. Donohue and I am trying to find anything about him before he emigrated to the US. I don't know where he was from in Ireland, so it has been difficult to find any information about him. I believe he left Ireland around 1857 as a child. He was born in 1845 and died in 1900 in Brooklyn, NY. I would like to hear from anyone with the Donohue name or anyone that can offer any help as to how I can find out where my g-grandfather came from in Ireland. Diaph153@yahoo.com

Hopper, Alexander: in Ireland in the mid to late 1700s then moved to the U. S. In search of any information relating to his ancestry

Dear Shalomi,

I am posting this message on behalf of your grand mother. Your grand mother who is old, like to speak to you.You left Srilanka at the age around 4 years after your mothers(geetha) death and you shoudl be around 14years your father is in Sri Lanka. Your left sri lanka with Mr.Micahel who was served in the Voice of america. If you are the person can you please email me your contact address to if you are doubtful you can send me a mail and ask me further I will reply what ever informataion you seek.This mail is sent not to get any financial benefit from you.It is your grand mother desire just to spaek to you.They loved you very much but the events which happened later lead you to USA. Gnanayuthamj@gmail.com I will pass to your grandmother. Rgds

Hi, I am looking for some penpals from Ireland. I would love to visit someday. I am 30 and live in Louisiana in the US. Feel free to email me. kamark76@comcast.net

Kristie Markham

Hi, I'm looking for penpals from Ireland who might be able to help me learn more about my family and the beautiful country they once called home. My Mother's maiden name was Daughtery (that's how she spelled it?) and the only thing I can find is that the name's origin is Donegal, Ireland. My grandparents were all deceased by the time I was born and now my Mother is deceased also so I don't have much information about my Grandfather's family. My Mother was born in 1923 so her dad would have been born in the late 1800's, probably around 1880 or so? She was his 12th child so I'm purely guessing here. If anyone could just take a few minutes to tell me if they know the origins of the family name or anything at all, it would mean a lot to me.

any one with maclarens or docherty's or odoherty's in there familys. from derry dublin or donegal.

I'm looking for hints on the Boyle, Doran, Guckian, and More families from Counties Leitrim, Mayo, or Sligo. My great-grandfather, Thomas Doran built a stone cottage in Keshcarrigan, County Leitrim and had immigrated to the US in the 1850's. I'm also looking for my great grandmother, Julia Farrell, from Leitrim (?) who married Joseph Cornelius Boyle. Thanks, John Albee, Davenport, Iowa albeej@mchsi.com

Hi I'm very interested in finding information about my great great great grandfather Bernard Higgins. He immigrated to Bloomfield NJ in 1840 from county Roscommon.

Please contact me at Paternma@shu.edu

Thanks so much.

Hello - I'm looking for information on my ancestors the Lavery family. My Great Grandfather was Michael Lavery. He was born in Sherrygroom Parish, County Tyrone in 1864. His parents were John and Anna Parker-Lavery.

He immigrated to the USA around 1890. He lived in Dubois PA (USA) until his death in 1945.

I cannot find any information on Sherrygroom parish. Is this an accurate place?

Thanks,Jenny

contact me at: jenz@epix.net

Hi, I'm looking for anyone living in/around Limerick County who might know something of the McCarthy family. My great-great grandmother was Bridget McCarthy from County Limerick, possibly the northern part. Born on Feb. 2, 1819. married William J Huron and emigrated to Canada c. 1854, and on to Minn, USA c. 1858. She had several children. So far that's all I've been able to uncover about her origins. I'm looking for anyone who might have information or who can give me some tips on researching. I know she was a devout Catholic. I'd like to visit Ireland someday, to walk on the same soil as my ancestors. Have Irish on the other side of my mom's family too, but only have the name Mary Kidd, probably born around 1819 as well. NO idea where she came from, only that she lived in Pennsylvania before migrating to Wisconsin.

Would love to have an Irish epal. I am a 55 yr old woman, with deep Irish roots. Very interested in learning about Irish culture, customs, etc.

Donegal Roots GAMBLE John “Joe”; Information required on the three sons and wife of John “Joe” Gamble, who was born in the County Home, Stranorlar, Co Donegal, Eire, between 1927 - 1946, it is understood that he may have been brought up in Drumkeen, area, of Co Donegal. Eire. It is understood the John “Joe” Gamble, married an Italian lady who may have been called, Maria, they emarginated to Canada, their children, three son’s, are understood to be still living in Canada. All information to; Eastonia at P.O Box 29, Strabane, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland., BT 82 9TE.

Ashe Andrew CONVOY Co Donegal Eire

Andrew Ashe was born in Convoy, Co Donegal, Ireland, On 15 October 1883, he was one of a Twin, his brother was Richard “Dick” Ashe, who died in January 1961 age 78 years. There parents were James and Catherine Ashe, nee Ramsey. We have a photo of Andrew Ashe, in an Army uniform, there is also a possibility he later emigrated to the U S A or Canada. We would welcome any information on Andrew Ashe, as my wife’s Mother, was the daughter of Richard Ashe. Contact Gerry Harding at; Eastonia. P.O. Box 29, Strabane, Co Tyrone. N. Ireland. BT 82 9EB

Donegal Roots GAMBLE John “Joe”; Information required on the three sons and wife of John “Joe” Gamble, who was born in the County Home, Stranorlar, Co Donegal, Eire, between 1927 - 1946, it is understood that he may have been brought up in Drumkeen, area, of Co Donegal. Eire. It is understood the John “Joe” Gamble, married an Italian lady who may have been called, Maria, they emarginated to Canada, their children, three son’s, are understood to be still living in Canada. All information to; Eastonia at P.O Box 29, Strabane, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland., BT 82 9TE.

I'm looking for information on my gg granparents James Lynch - born approx 1825, and Jane Kane - born approx 1830. Both of county Cork, Ireland. Speculation that they are from Caheragh Parish. Jane Kane was a cousin of John J Spillane, also of Ireland.

Donegal Roots GAMBLE; Information still required on John Joseph Gamble, who was born in the County Home, Stranorlar, Co Donegal, Eire, on 1st February 1931, it is understood that he may have been brought up in Drumkeen, area, of Co Donegal. Eire. It is understood the John Joseph Gamble, married an Italian lady called, Maria, they emarginated to Canada or the USA their children, three son’s, are understood to be still living in Canada or the USA. All information to; Eastonia at P.O Box 29, Strabane, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland., BT 82 9TE.

My great-grandfather(maternal) was John Delaney, born about 1840. My grandmother was Mary Ellen Delaney Burns, born in 1881 in PA. Her mother's name appears to be Catherine (no maiden name known). I'm curious to find out more - they were possibly from Cty. Laois..? My paternal GGF's name was John Burns, born about 1840 - maybe in Mayo? His youngest son was Nicholas Michael Burns born in 1880 in Coal City, PA I think. Any information that anyone has would be greatly appreciated. Everyone is gone, I'm 64, orphaned at five, and no one to ask for info. Thanks! Gretchen Maze Kohls

I know very little of my antecedents. My grandmother (maternal) was Mary Ellen Delaney (Mamie),daughter of John and Catherine Delaney. She was born in 1880, in PA. Her parents were born in Ireland @1840. Grandad was Nicholas Michael Burns, b. 1879 in Coal City, PA. His father was John Delaney, born in Ireland @1840. My father's mother was Helen Bower Morgan, born in 1880, maybe in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA. Grandfather was Merle Anson Maze, born @1879 in PA to Harrison Maze and Araminta Jane Riley. He may have been born in Barnett Woods. My parents were killed in an auto accident, Nov. 22, 1948,and everyone is gone now. I'm about to turn 65, and would like to know more. I've traced the name Delaney to Cty. Laois. Don't know any more. Can anyone help? Thanks! Gretchen Maze Kohls

Looking for my McCarroll roots. Alexander b 1847 married Mary around 1870. He was a coachman living in Manhatten in 1900. Had ( children, 6 living then. Alice, Mary, Helen, Francis? Can anyone help?

kochannka@hotmail.com

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