Category: Genealogy

Roots Query in the Millstreet Area

Historic pictureI am trying to trace a Jeremiah ( Jerry) Kelleher who lived in Millstreet or surrounding area before he left for America approx early 1900s. No further info re his home address is known.

He married Hannah Desmond from Cobra, Clondrohid ( my grand aunt) and they lived in 84 Forest Ave., Brockton, MA., USA.

They had a family of four ( all deceased), Eleanor, Joseph, Lillian ( RIP 1997) and Margaret. Jeremiah died in USA pre 1942.

Their Great Grand Daughter is visiting Ireland in the next two weeks ( 1st Oct 2014) and we would love to trace Jerry’s Millstreet roots and relations, anyone with any info please e-mail rogerosullivan @yahoo.com or phone 087-2207491

Attached photo is Jeremiah and Hannah.
http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/c00e4e0397714

Many Thanks.

Roger O’Sullivan, Farran, Co.Cork………..We thank Roger for this query and would encourage anyone who may have relevant information to make contact with him. (S.R.)

Ardnageeha Dispensary

Hi, my name is Pat O Riordan and I hail from Curraraigue and I am now living in Leap near Skibbereen. My mother Mai Mullane now diseased came from Ardnageeha Cullen. I am doing some research on the family. My uncle Con Mullane owned the land on which a doctor’s house and Dispensary was built.
I am wondering if there is any information available on when it was built, The names of the Doctors who worked there. I would appreciate any information or perhaps where I might be able to find information on the house a and the dispensary.

Kind regards, Pat O Riordan

Genealogy: Looking for information Patrick Byrne

I am hoping you can help me. I was really pleased to find your community website as I am trying to find information regarding a Patrick Byrne who came from Millstreet, Cork. During the late 1930s, early 1940s he worked in London as a builders labourer. I understand he had a family in Millstreet. Frustratingly this is all the information I have, I am doing this research on behalf of my mother and it is important to her to find out what became of him. Would it be possible to post a message on your website to see if it means anything at all to any descendants of any Byrne families?

Many thanks and kind regards, Sharon Lees <email>

Genealogy: The O’Sullivans who owned Clara Mountain

Hi! My name is Richard Alexander Florczak III. I live in Hudson, Florida. My grandmother, Nora Maureen Florczak has family who lives in Millstreet, Ireland. Her maiden name is Sullivan. Her father (my great-grandfather) was Cornelius Sullivan. His family were once one of the most wealthiest families in Millstreet.

The head of the family was Daniel Sullivan (my 2nd great grandfather). His wife (2nd great grandmother) was Mary Cronin. I don’t know how many children they had. But I know a little bit about the family. My great grandfather (Daniel and Mary’s son) was Cornelius Sullivan. He went by Con to his friends. He owned a mountain called Clara Mountain. His family owned thousands of acres. One of his sisters was mentally challenged and was taken care of by the Cloistered. Cornelius gave all of his land and the Clara Mountain to the Cloistered nuns, due to them taken care of his sister all of her adult life. I know two more children and that is it. One of Con’s brothers were Jeremiah Sullivan. He was born in Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland. One of Con’s sisters was Johana Sullivan. She was born in 1925. She became a nun when she came to the United States. She died in 1975. [read more …] “Genealogy: The O’Sullivans who owned Clara Mountain”

Genealogy: Buckley Family Reunion

On 5 October from 10 to noon I will be hosting a reunion for the extended family of Denis and Ellen Walsh Buckley from Knocknakilla/Millstreet. Denis’s son Richard born about 1850 would be my 2nd gr grandfather who married Hannah O’Hayre from Newmarket I believe. Hannah’s parents were Donal and Mary O’Connor O’Hayre with a son Jeffry and possibly Thomas. Richards siblings were James,Daniel,Patrick,Hanora,Michael,Denis,Edmond and John. Michael married Ellen Kelliher about1875. My next door neighbor in Boston is Mary Kelliher whose grandfather would have been Thomas Kelliher born 1864 in Millstreet, Mary’s cousin would be John O’Leary from Millstreet currently – trying to see if there is a family connection.ANY RELATIONS TO ANY OF THE ABOVE ARE WELCOME PLEASE BRING ANY FAMILY PHOTOS AND STORIES. IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING PLEASE CONTACT ME OR BERTIE BUCKLEY 02958827 SO THAT WE CAN GET A HEADCOUNT. GOOD LUCK TO CORK AGAINST CLARE !!!!!! – from Jack Buckley <email>

Genealogy: McNamara’s over the Post Office

I am a Benedictine nun writing from the USA, and I was hoping to be in touch with someone who knows anything of the family of my great grandfather, Jeremiah McNamara who emigrated to the USA and settled in Boston late 19th, early 20th century.

My father, now deceased, told me that his ancestors lived in Millstreet, County Cork, above the Post Office. However, the sister of his grandfather was born in Macroom.

Her name was Mary and her parents, Daniel and Margaret McNamara, came to Boston with their five sons and five daughters. Mary (Sr. Rosalie Josephine) became a Little Sister of the Poor in Jamaica Plain, Boston, but died in the motherhouse in London, England.

I have put in this query to the folks in Macroom as well.

Thank you so much for any hints you may have!

Mother Therese McNamara, O.S.B. <email>

O’Sullivan – Griffin – Duggan Family West End Millstreet 1820-1990

1905 DuggansJoe Walsh of Cahir, Co Tipperary sent us this very interesting photo and family history:

“The attached may be of interest. I think they are young Duggans c1905. Agatha (Buckley) Duggan left her pub in the west end to niece Gretta Griffin. Who died c 1992.

My great great grandfather was Jeremiah O’Sullivan of Millstreet (c1840), whose daughter Hannah married Thomas Griffin (from Mayo) and they ran a draper shop in Millstreet (1890s-1940). I think it was Corcorans later. Their daughter Mary Griffin married Jim Walsh of Cahir (where Hannah is buried), and son Tom, who stayed in Millstreet and married a Buckley – their Daughter Gretta ran a pub ‘Tanglewood’ until her death in 1992.”

If you can connect with the photo / history, leave a reply below, or send Joe an email at: <email>

Genealogy: Connors for Millstreet

My great-grandparents were Denis Connors born about 1819 and Ellen Sheehan born about 1835. Most of their children were born in Millstreet, Cork. Children: Abagail b 1865, Ellen 1867, Katherine b 1869, Bridget b. 1870, Timothy b 1871 (my grandfather), Elizabeth b 1873, Nellie b 1875, Ty b 1879, Daniel b. 1881 and Cornelius b. 1877. Timothy moved to Boston, MA and married Ellen J. Nellie Regan in 1899. I would appreciate any information you might have.
Terri Connors Mallard – <email>

Jerome O’Connor, Duarrigle

My name is Kristin O’Connor from Richmond VA. I have been researching my family history and have located the death certificate for my Great Grandfather, Jeremiah (Jerome) O’Connor from Duarrigle, Cork. I believe him to be the younger son on this census record link below. I am interested in learning anything I possibly can about these O’Connor’s past and present.

According to family lore; Jeremiah was involved in the militia, and he was also intending to, and studying to be a priest; yet left under significant disgrace for marriage to a young woman (Alice Hays?). He emigrated to NYC and started his young family with Alice. His eldest son, my grandfather Edward Joseph, was nine years old when his father Jeremiah(Jerome) was mysteriously shot and killed. I’m hoping to learn more about this Duarrigle family, the O’Connor’s before them, and any corroborating information about his life in Derragh. http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Cork/Derragh/Duarrigle/1150207/

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Millstreet :-)…
Most sincerely, Kristin O’Connor from Richmond Virginia

Genealogy: Looking For Lynchs of Rathcoole

Hi, My name is Sheila McLaughlin and I am From The United States. My grandpa, Jeremiah Lynch was born in Rathcoole, Millstreet Co. Cork June 14 1902. His Mother’s name was Honora or Nora Kerrisk or Kerrish. He had a brothers Humphrey and Thomas (who came to the US) and a sister Nora among other siblings.

If you happen to have any info re: the Lynch family, please email me at: <email>

Thank you!!!

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Birth of HUMPHRY LYNCH in 1865 Son of Patrick Lynch Rathcool and Ellen Courtney

(siblings of Humphrey)

Marriage of HUMPHREY LYNCH and HANORIA KERRISK on 06 February 1894

1901 census: Residents of a house 8 in Rathcoole (Rathcool, Cork)

Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion
Lynch Humphery 36 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic
Lynch Hannora 32 Female Wife Roman Catholic
Lynch Ellin 5 Female Daughter Roman Catholic
Lynch John 3 Male Son Roman Catholic
Lynch Patrick Male Son Roman Catholic
Kerrick Mary 33 Female Sister in Law Roman Catholic

 

Genealogy: Connors of Dromtarriffe

1834 John Connor and Catherine Sullivan had a child Patrick in Dromtarriffe parish also had Jeremiah 1837 my great-great grandfather, both Patrick and Jeremiah came to the USA. Patrick was in Savannah Ga in 1860 was a confederate artlillary gaurd at some point moved and lived out his days in Memphis TN. Jeremiah came to New York in 1866 on a ship called “city of Paris”, he moved to South Amboy NJ and lived there till he passed in 1923. John 1839 also baptised in Dromtarriffe parish is rumored to have moved to Australia in the 1860’s.There also may be a sister Johanna b 1840ish Dromtarriffe also … also maybe in 1844 a Ellen O’Connor in neighboring Boherbue. Finally Richard baptised in Boherbue in 1846. he also came to USA and lived till his death in South Amboy NJ.
If any one has any information on my family in this area please contact me i also am on facebook with my email is:
<email>
Thank you, J Patrick Connors

Genealogy: Buckleys of Knocknakilla

A recently completed research project for me traced my family back to Denis and Ellen Buckley from Knocknakilla, Millstreet, Cork. Going back to the mid 1800’s. Their children born around 1850 are; James, Daniel, Patrick, Manor, Michael, Denis, Edmund and John. The only knew that I know who went to America was Richard my great grandfather who settled in Boston. I am wondering if there are currently any Buckley’s currently residing in Knocknakilla.
I will be in Kenmare the middle of next week and plan on coming to Millstreet probably on Wednesday and would very much like to make contact with any of the family currently residing in the area.

Any assistance you might be able to provide would be immensely appreciated. All the best Jack Buckley – 0873581250.

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Further descendants:
* Children of timothy Lyons and Hanora Buckley: Johanna 1872 Patrick 1879 Timothy 1881 Catherine 1887.
* Michael Buckley & Ellen Kelliher: Mary 1886 Joseph 1893
* Daniel Buckley & Margaret Ring: James 1872 Daniel 1875.
* There is also a marriage between Patrick Buckley and nora Leary in 1895.
* Edmond Buckley & Eliza: had one son Denis (1896) [see the 1911 census]

Genealogy: Nora Reardon, born 1873

Hi, I’ve been researching my ancestry and have found Nora Reardon (or Honora Riordan), my great-grandmother, was baptized on Feb. 16, 1873 and her parents were Eugene Reardon & Catherine Sullivan. She had five siblings, Peter, Cornelius, Bridget, Eugene, John. She came to the U.S. in 1895 on the ship Teutonic. I know the family lived in Millstreet. Are there any relatives still living in Millstreet? I would be very interested to know. Please contact me at <email> if you have any info. Thank you,  Patty Anderson.

Calling All Kellehers…Wallis Arms Hotel Meeting on Friday, 24th August

The following request from Rosaleen Underwood:
The Shannon-Kelleher group are descended from Catherine Kelleher (believed to have been born ca1818, daughter of Patrick Kelleher and Mary Kane or Keane), and her first husband, Martin Shannon of Dublin. She is thought to have come from the Ballydesmond / Boherbue / Millstreet area, and the family may have originally come from Kerry.
 
The 12 Australians comprising the Shannon-Kelleher group will be in Millstreet on Friday, 24th August and are hosting a get-together for any Kellehers in the area in the hope that they will meet some relations or anyone who can tell them more about the Kellehers. This will be in the Wallis Arms in Millstreet at 10.30am. 
Contact us here on our website or by adding a comment to this notice  and we shall put you in touch with the relevant organisers.   (S.R.)

Genealogy: Denis Cronin (born 1854)

Our Great Great Grandfather we think was called John. He had at least 2 sons: Cornelius b.1849 and Dennis b.1854 (our Great Grandfather.) The story goes that he remarried and raised a second family who may have inherited the family farm. This could explain the emigrations of Cornelius and Dennis – Cornelius went to America where he became a successful lawyer.

Dennis our Great Grandfather claimed to have been born in Millstreet in 1854. He was associated with a Colonel Elliot with whom he left for England as his servant. The colonel died very shortly afterwards leaving Dennis stranded in Bath where he [read more …] “Genealogy: Denis Cronin (born 1854)”

Genealogy: Maurice O’Connell – request for help

Stephen O’Connell requests help locating any decendants of Maurice O’Connell: My family geneology, as far as I know, has Maurice O’Connell arriving in the United States circa 1880, having left from Cork, Ireland with his wife Catherine Cronin, and several of his children. Family word had them residing in or near Millstreet, where they had a farm which was lost because it was used to guarantee a failed debt of Catherine’s brother. I have a Church Baptism record for Hanora Connell, from Lisgoold, Cork dated April 12, 1865. Parents listed as Maurice Connell and Catherine Cronin and sponsored by Arthur Leary and Abigail Cronin. On the right is a photo of Maurice.

Contact Stephen @ <email>

Genealogy: Riordans of Toorboney

Hello, my fathers family comes from Millstreet–the Riordans of Toorboney (spelling?). Daniel O’Riordan, who now lives in Newcastle (the Monsignor) is my fathers second cousin. I understand that the Buckleys now own the farm. If anyone has any information, stories on this branch of the Riordans, please share… Thank you in advance
Anne Riordan <email>

Genealogy: Hannah Corkery, Coomlogane

Hi there, I live in Summerhill Co Meath, and a friend of mine from San Francisco is coming to Ireland next month (Aug) and would like to find out more about her grandparents who came from the Millstreet area:

“Here is what I know about my Grandma’s Parents”
Father—-Cornelius Crowley born Knockus Boul, Bally Desnion, Ireland, Born 1883
I think this could be Knocknaboul, Ballydesmond Co Cork

Mother—maiden name Hannah Corkery, born Goomlagame Millstreet, Ireland (Maybe Coomelogane ) Birthdate 28/Feb/1884

They were married 4/February/1904

They moved to Montana and my grandma, Mary Ann, was born on 17/Sept/1917.
Hopefully you can give me some more information for them. Thanking you in advance,
Sincerely, Jackson Hutchinson. <email>

Join the Gathering at Millstreet Country Park

http://thecorknews.ie/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_alt_layout/article/Millstreet01.jpgThe inaugural Summer Gathering at Millstreet Country Park on the weekend of July 21st and 22nd, aims to attract families and groups from the hinterland and further afield to celebrate their Irish heritage.

A forerunner to the ambitious tourism showcase, The Gathering 2013, which is being spearheaded by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, the Millstreet event will be a forerunner to the year-long series of activities being organised nationwide aimed at attracting those with Irish connections to visit the country.

Among those attending Millstreet County Park for the Summer Gathering this month will be genealogy experts, helping visitors trace their family roots by charting migration records and reviewing census information … more information on the CorkNews.ie

Genealogy: Ellie Murphy, Mill Lane Upper

I am trying to get some information on my grandmother Ellie Murphy. She is listed as living at #20 Upper Mill Lane in the 1911 census. She was 7 years old at the time. Her father Bartholemew Murphy (36), mother Mary An(27), Maggie (2)and Dan (5 months)also lived in the house. Her mother’s maiden name was Gleeson and the family were from Tullig. I would love to hear from anyone who could help me in my search for further.
Eileen Murphy <email>

[read more …] “Genealogy: Ellie Murphy, Mill Lane Upper”

Looking for Murrays of Ballydaly

I am interested in getting in touch with any descendants or family members of the Murrays who lived in Ballydaly from about 1909 to the 1940s. Denis Murray who came from Curraleigh married (in 1909) Nora Breen whose family lived in Ballydaly during the 1800s. My grandfather from England visited the Murrays during WW2 in 1940 and 1941. I would like to shed some light on the reasons for his visits.
If you have any further information please contact:
Brian Slattery <email> baincraiglodge.co.uk

Hello from Boston

Hello from Boston ! I am attempting to trace my family back to Millstreet in the early 1800′s. Would you by any chance know of someone local that undertakes geaneology research for hire ?

I suspect my great great grandfather Denis Buckley and his wife Ellen Buckley nee Welch /Walsh came from Millstreet. Dennis and Ellen had at least one son Richard D. Buckley born around Nov. 1845. He emigrated to America in 1861 and settled in Bosto. I believe Ellen’s fater was Edmond Walsh from Millstreet born around 1822.

I would apreciate any help or guidance you may be able to provide as I will be in Kenmare in early Oct. and would love to visit Millstreet if I can establish a family connection.

All the best, Jack Buckley ( <email> )

What is the Maiden Name of Mary Goggin, Kilcorney?

I’m looking for the maiden name of Mary married to John Goggin, Kilcorney he died 10/05/1912 and is buried with wife Mary ? in new Kilcorney grave yard.
I would love to find out Mary’s surname as I want to get the marriage cert for there son Timothy Goggin who married Catherine Sullivan, Rylane.
Looking forward to a reply.
Brid Goggin sexton <email>

Looking for the family of Daniel Riordan (1858)

I am looking for the family of Daniel RIORDAN, who was born on 23 May 1858 in Millstreet & Cullen, Cork.  His father was Cornelious RIORDAN and his mother was Ann FORD.

Daniel married Elizabeth (Jessica) RULE on 12 November  1891.
Daniel died on 26 April 1907 in Liverpool, England.

If you have any further information, please contact Roger Simmons at: <email>

Daniel Daniel Buckley

I am the great granddaughter of Daniel Daniel Buckley from Millstreet, Cork. I would love to contact anyone who may know of my great grandfather and his family. When my mother and sister got the chance to visit Millstreet a few years back, they were greeted so warmly, like family.

My great grandfather Daniel was born 3 Apr/May 1872 in Millstreet, Cork. He was apprenticed as a tailor at the age of 6 and was a fully fledged tailor at age 14. He came with his family to the US when he was 16. He died in North Adams, Berkshire, MA on 14 Jul 1936.

His parents were Daniel Buckley m. Ellen Hickey, who was born [read more …] “Daniel Daniel Buckley”

Looking for Buckleys

Looking for Buckley descendants. My grandfather Denis Buckley was born 22 Feb 1871 in Dooneen/Drishane. He migrated to USA and married Bridget White in 1898 in Little Falls, New York. My grandfather’s brother was John Buckley, born 1 May 1854. The Census of 1911 shows that John Buckley age 56 resided at house #21 in Dooneen/Drishane as head of family; wife Elizabeth Buckley-age 42 and children were: Denis Buckley-age 22, Julia Buckley-age 20, John Buckley-age18, Jeremiah Buckley-age 15, Mary Buckley-age 13, Stephen Buckley-age 11, Kate Buckley-age 8, Elizabeth Buckley-age 5, and Hannah Buckley- age 2.
I would like to contact anyone who is related to the nine children listed above. Thank you, Richard Buckley <email>

James Finbar Gleeson

I am a probate researcher in england and am looking for any relatives of a James Finbar Gleeson born in Millstreet 7th June 1938, mothers maiden name was Cremin. Would appreciate any information regarding this gentleman or any family still in the area. [2nd March 2012]

[update 9th march]
John C Gleeson born 1936 in Millstreet
Gerard B Gleeson born 1940 in Millstreet
Johanna M Gleeson born 1943 Millstreet
Eileen T Gleeson born 1945 Millstreet

contact: Kenneth A Harris – <email>

O’Leary Letters from Adrivale #1 of 3

Patrick O’Leary from Louisville, Kentucky, USA has very kindly been given us three letters that are nearly a century old, sent by his Great-Grand-Uncle Patrick O’Leary of Adrivale, Millstreet to his Great-Grandfather in the USA.
Below is the first of those letters (4 pages) from March 16, 1919 where Patrick talks about the end of WWI, Patsy who was a soldier in the war, President Wilson, the 1916 rising in Dublin, and Sinn Féin.
The Patsy in the letter was his Grandfather Patrick John O’Leary. He was born in Ohio 1894 and he served in WWI. The Sister Mary Francis in the letter is his Great Aunt that was a nun.
[read more …] “O’Leary Letters from Adrivale #1 of 3”