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CONNELLY of Cloonfayne, Dunmore Parish

michael duffy - 10:23pm Nov 21, 2004 Irish

A GreatGreatAunt HOSTY of Bekan,Mayo married William CONNELLY of Cloonfayne in 1880. Looking for information and connections to this family. Regards...Michael Duffy

ann martin - 07:02pm Feb 12, 2005 Irish (#1 of 20)

Hi Im am new to researching my family tree, I have traced back to my great grandfather Thomas Connelly born in Galway in 1841 i don,t know which parish , he married a lady named Mary Challoner and moved to England sometime before 1881 I would be very grateful for any help or better still relatives many thanks valerie martin

Cathy Connelly - 02:41am Apr 21, 2005 Irish (#2 of 20)

Seeking info James CONNELLY/Conley/Connolly or O'Connelly, any sp, born 1816-1820, married Catherine (last name unknown, could have been LUCY) was in Can by 1846-7, then to NY, Ohio, and Missouri. Worked on RR. CH: Johanna, Elen, Patrick,Mary, Katie,John, James Joseph, Cornelius, Nora.

Kenny Simmonds - 12:13am Jun 25, 2005 Irish (#3 of 20)

My Grandmother Catherine Carbarry, or Carberry married Michael John Morris at R/C church at Mt Morgan Q/ld in 1857 i think they had a large family, my Mother was raised in a convent due to their early death all are gone and would like to know my relatives.

Kenny Simmonds

Kenny Simmonds - 10:16pm Jul 31, 2005 Irish (#4 of 20)

Michael John Morris his mother was Ada Connelly would any one know of her and where she was born. Michael, was my Grandfather my Mother,s father, & I believe died in the goldfields in Western Australia.

Kenny Simmonds

vicky clark - 10:45pm Jan 22, 2006 Irish (#5 of 20)

My grandmother was from Galway. Her name wae Cecille Connolly. She had a brother named Pat and a sister Mary. The others i never knew.

IrishBorn22460 - 05:30am Jan 29, 2006 Irish (#6 of 20)

My Great Grandmother was Bridget Connelly from the Rosmuck area in County Galway she had one brother that i am aware of his name was Mark Bridget married Coleman Connors she was the daughter of Thamas and Ann Mannion Connelly any connection contact me at IrishBlueeyes22460@yahoo.com Karen Connors

emer mullin - 01:51pm Oct 11, 2006 Irish (#7 of 20)

my greatgrandfather micheal qualter married mary connelly in the late 18oo they lived in cura bula clune clare galway they had 10 children

Mary Anne Altenburg - 04:14am Dec 3, 2006 Irish (#8 of 20)

Am searching for information on my great-great grandparents Maurice Connelly born around 1820 and Hannah Kerrigan (?Keargan)also born around 1820, believed to have emigrated from Galway, perhaps Barony Clare, about 1854.

Brian Connealy - 12:03pm Jan 7, 2007 Irish (#9 of 20)

I am searching for information about my grandfather Peter Connealy born in Aghalateeve, Galway late 1870's/early 1880's. I am new to this so any help on how I can get information would be much appreciated

Gail Sandonato - 05:37pm Jan 30, 2007 Irish (#10 of 20)

seeking information regarding the birth of Barbara Connolly or Connolley or Conley. Born 1860 "on an island" removed with her family to Irishtown, Athlone, Westmeath. Emigrated to US in 1874. Parents John and Ellen, sisters Bridget and Anne, brother Robert, brother unknown. Bridget and Robert emigrated to Boston after Barbara but Annie "remained with your mother" in Athlone.

thanks you Gail Sandonato

Gerald Lally - 09:48am Apr 30, 2007 Irish (#11 of 20)

I am searching for brothers and sisters of Bridget Connelly/Connolly who was born in June 1827 and married Michael Lally c.1845 in County Galway. They had a son John b c.1846 before emigrating to South Australia in 1847.

MARY TOCHEL - 11:44pm Nov 23, 2007 Irish (#12 of 20)

I HAVE SPENT A LONG TIME LOOKING FOR PATRICK CONNELLY BORN AROUND 1863. HIS PARENTS WERE JAMES CONNELLY AND ANN MCDONAGH. I KNOW HE DIED IN SCOTLAND AND HIS WIFE AND FAMILY,S NAMES. I AM KEEN TO TRACE HIS BIRTHPLACE AND SIBLINGS NAMES. FROM MARY TOCHEL

CLAIRE WHEELER - 10:36pm Dec 9, 2007 Irish (#13 of 20)

I AM SEARCHING FOR GREAT GRANDPARENTS MAGGIE CONNOLLY ANS THOMAS MCPHEE OR MCAFEE. ACCORDING TO MA. CENSUS SHE WAS BORN IN MOYRUS GALWAY. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY INFO ON THOMAS MCPHEE. THEY EMIGRATED TO BOSTON ABOUT 1896 AND HE WAS A LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER ON FISHERMENS ISLAND MAINE.JUST A SHORT BOAT RIDE FROM BOSTON. HOPE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE,CLAIRE (dolmaker@hotmail.com)

Lawrie Norton - 08:18pm Mar 11, 2008 Irish (#14 of 20)

My Great Great Grand Father was James Connolly from Galway born c1826 to 1831 and married to Honor Earl born c1837. Had Daughters Bridget, Ann, Honor and Mary before moving to Cheshire, England before 1870. If anyone has any information I would love to hear from you.

Lawrie Norton (lawrie@nortonfamily.co.uk)

Carol Virtue - 05:21pm Nov 12, 2008 Irish (#15 of 20)

Any information on Martin Joseph Connelly (later changed to Connolly by my grandfather WIlliam Henry Connolly) who emigrated to Boston around 1890 - came to Boston with a few other siblings but left about 6 behind....Think his sisters that came were named Deliah and Catherine.....Any information about the other Connelly's would be helpful and much appreciated. Thank you, Carol Connolly Boston, MA

Eileen Rizzi - 03:39am Feb 2, 2009 Irish (#16 of 20)

Looking for info on my gg grandmother Bridget Connelly,Conol born ~1845 galway. She married Michael Kine Kyne/Kane/Cane/Coyne. Migrated to U.S ~1863. Children Peter, Bridget (m.Anthony Welsh),John,Patrick,Michael(m.Anne Grealish),Mary(m.August Doran),William(m.Mary Conroy),Margaret(m.? Dumar)-Don't know where they came into the U.S. They did live in Penn(near Pitts),Kentucky,Ohio-Lawrence County, St. Paul Minn-Ramsey Co., Chicago Ill.

derek roberts - 03:37pm May 6, 2009 Irish (#17 of 20)

Researching john connelly b1810circa parents where john and bridget connelley galway. john jnr was married to elizabeth king manchester england 1845 on certificate he is recorded widower. I am going to galway in june 2009 can anyone advise on best place to start looking for info. john was a roman catholic. I also beleive his first marriage took place in galway. many thanks derek roberts.

John M. Berdeaux - 08:28pm Sep 3, 2009 Irish (#18 of 20)

Hansberry: Looking for Information on Thady Hansberry age 93 in 1911 married to Mary (poss Mary Tracy) house # 18 in Ballinrooaun (Derryglassaun), Galway Son Pat (Patrick) Hansberry married to Mary (Poss Murray) son Patrick Hansberry married Mary Murray and had a son William Joseph Hansberry (my Grandfather) born March 24, 1872-baptized March, 1972 St. Michael's Parochial Church; Athy Co Kildare Appreciate any information of the above or related family members. John M. Berdeaux roehnesher@aol.com

John M. Berdeaux - 08:53pm Sep 3, 2009 Irish (#19 of 20)

kathleen lochary - 08:17am Nov 13, 2009 Irish (#20 of 20)

hansberry looking to find where my great grandparents came from came to live in phila pa late 1800's had 7 children in early 1900,s mary,julia,john.helen sadie james catherine if anyone has info send to cstars0107@aol.com

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