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Kristie Markham - 01:37am Jun 11, 2007 Irish (#3 of 25)

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

Benton Tammy - 07:08am Jul 2, 2007 Irish (#4 of 25)

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.

tony davies - 03:52pm Aug 19, 2007 Irish (#5 of 25)

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

John Albee - 02:55am Sep 14, 2007 Irish (#6 of 25)

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

Mary Paternoster - 03:28am Oct 1, 2007 Irish (#7 of 25)

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.

Jenny Zerance - 02:32am Oct 9, 2007 Irish (#8 of 25)

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

Sandra Limpert - 12:48pm Nov 3, 2007 Irish (#9 of 25)

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.

Gerry Harding - 07:39pm Dec 2, 2007 Irish (#10 of 25)

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.

Gerry Harding - 07:43pm Dec 2, 2007 Irish (#11 of 25)

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

Gerry Harding - 07:45pm Dec 2, 2007 Irish (#12 of 25)

Nancy Lynch Anderson - 09:06pm Feb 10, 2008 Irish (#13 of 25)

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.

Harding G - 09:02pm Apr 30, 2008 Irish (#14 of 25)

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.

Gretchen Maze Kohls - 05:40am May 15, 2008 Irish (#15 of 25)

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

Gretchen Maze Kohls - 10:41pm Jul 1, 2008 Irish (#16 of 25)

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

diane peek - 05:14pm Nov 17, 2008 Irish (#17 of 25)

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

anne haenga - 05:59am Dec 9, 2008 Irish (#18 of 25)

Ruddel: Looking for information regarding the Ruddel family of Kerry. Sarah Elizabeth Ruddel and her sister Ann Ruddel arrived in NZ in 1874. Their father was Francis Ruddel a tutor and their mother ? Martin.

Any information would be appricatied. Thanks Anne

Irish Grl - 11:22pm Jan 4, 2009 Irish (#19 of 25)

Hello, Im a single mom in Northern California who is utterly fascinated with Ireland, and all things Irish. I'd be interested in becoming an epal with a single Irish lad, age not important, only a positive attitude :) I can be reached at: irishgrl@sbcglobal.net for any serious takers. pic will be reciprocated.

mel sudsbury - 09:15am Jan 11, 2009 Irish (#20 of 25)

Hello--to whom is interested:] My family came over to the USA during the Great Potato Famine much like so many did and settled in Boston Massachussettes. I use to have an Iriish epal for about 4 yrs. and we some how lost touch. My Da has been to Ire. extensively and we still have family in Cork. I will be making the trek over he Atlantic this summer and would love to correspond with some one until my arival this summer. That way I would have a buddy to show me around upon my arrival. Hope to hear from some one soon.

Leanne McGarity - 05:19am Apr 9, 2009 Irish (#21 of 25)

Hi I am an energetic 100% Irish/american woman that has a small horse ranch in Texas. I'm single and busy, but LOVE Ireland and want to visit, soon I hope, but would love to correspond with someone. I absolutly love learning about people period, and basically just talking about everything!! If interested please contact me @ clovercreekranch@gmail.com thanks

maryfoushee - 06:52pm Jul 1, 2009 Irish (#22 of 25)

Looking for someone in Ireland to correspond with about the climate in Ireland in September of this year. Read that it will be fall, but will it be freezing and rainy, or just cool and rainy!! We love Ireland and look forward to a great trip beginning Sept 6.

msfoushee@bbtel.com

Rita Dempsey - 04:51pm Aug 30, 2009 Irish (#23 of 25)

Recently retired and looking for an epal in Ireland. All my ancestors hailed from Ireland and I have had the good fortune of visiting several times. Would love to find another who has raised their family and have commonalities that would lead to a lasting friendship.

Rita littlewlli@aol.com

Rynda Clark - 07:47pm Dec 9, 2009 Irish (#24 of 25)

Looking for some irish friends in my age range, 50-60, either gender, for friendship over the internet. I can't travel in the real sense, so i travel though my epals! Let's be friends and learn about each other! I am 55, married, no children, a few cats and one dog. I love just about all animals, drawing, reading, writing poems and collecting postcards.

weddinghairspecialist - 01:04am Jul 23, 2010 Irish (#25 of 25)

looking for families who think they could be related to the surname" jofeh/lazarus/cohen/shevloff/kosachiner.... let me know.... thanks sam

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