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Comment : Sorry the Guestbook was down for the last five weeks which I was not aware of . Please sign the new guest book . You may still view the old guest book
Peter
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Comment : My grandfather, John Colleran was from Glenhest and came to the USA about 1885 I am told. My other grandparents were also from Co.Mayo. I am delighted to have purchased your Journals while in the area in November, 2000 and am subscribing to the journal. I
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Comment : My grandfather's name was Henry Filbin, his wife,s name was Mary Lovett. He was only 33 years old when he died in Renovo, Pa.(USA) in 1898. My father was 1 year of age when his father died. My grandfather had no siblings to my knowledge..and since my fath
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Comment : All these names are connected to my family name from 1851/1865+ all married in Chorley, lancashire. data base available
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Comment : I am trying to find out if there are any parish records of baptisms or marriages for my gggrandfather MICHAEL MURRAY and ELLEN FLYNN who probably married in the 1830's. Their daughter MARGARET , born in the parish of BURRISHOOLE emigrated to the US in 184
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Comment : A great site.My BIGGINS and MAHON are from MAYO,probably Ballinrobe.They first came to Bath,Maine,then to Chicago Illinois in the mid 1850's.All surnames were in Chicago by 1860's.Not sure if others were from MAYO,but think they may have been.Would like t
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Comment : I'm looking for descendants of two families from the Newport area, HEENAN and GERAGHTY:
I. HEENAN, Anthony, married Mary JOYCE. Born 1840s/1850s. Anthony was a school master, Mary taught music. 4-5 children:
A.)JOSEPH, b 1870s, married Nora MURRAY Mar
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Comment : Lovely to see Newport on the map, long time since last visit best wishes to all
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Comment : I frequently surf the net trying to locate others following this line. Hope someone responds.
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Comment : I am seeking any help with my Dominic & Catherine O'Malley from CoMayo - left Ireland 1841 for Australia.
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Comment : Very informative site - well done. My GGGgrandfather was from Burrishoole parish. He died in 1841 at Crossboyne. Any information would be greatly appreciated
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Comment : Hello
I have just finished a book on the Achill Railway, currently with the publishers. I am interested in cintacting anyone with memories of the line (they'd be quite old!) or, especially, photographs showing the railway. Is it possible to circulate thi
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Comment : Im trying to find details of my Gt Grandparents. They came from Newport, possibly Burrishoole or Furnace, born 1846/1853/1871/1873. I know very little about them or where they came from. Can anyone help?
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Comment : 03/19/2001- looking for my aunt nancy and uncle tom. they live across the street from the butcher shop in town. if you cannot contact me on line call pat or mary and we will try to get connected. it would be great to hear from you..
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Comment : My great,great grandmother Mary Murray emigrated in the 1830's I believe. She and her 4 sons (Dominick, Michael, Patrick, and David) all settled on Mackinac Island, Michigan around 1845. Their were other families from Mayo including Chamber,McNally, McInt
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Comment : Fascinating!! So much to read!
Many thanks for all the work,
Suzanne Plunkett in Chicago
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Comment : My ancestors emigrated from Furnace, Burrishoole, Mayo, Ireland in 1882/1883 and 1888. My ggrandfather Anthony Brice emigrated with his brother Patrick and, I think cousin, John, (his parents were John Brice
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Comment : I have discovered my great grandparents Paul H Moran born circa 1862 married Frances McManmon born in 1870 in Newbridge Street to Patrick McManmon and Sarah Masterson. In 1901 Census Patrick is still alive living with a daughter Ethel R McManmon (born in
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Comment : My Grandmother Mary JENNINGS was a native of Derryloughan South before emigrating to the US in 1908. Her Mother was a CLEARY, I believe, from Doontrusk. I enjoyed your site.
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Comment : All the above came from Mayo to Southport, Lancashire, England in the 1850's. I am particularly interested in tracing David Conway (born c. 1790)
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Comment : GREAT JOB A TRUE LABOR OF LOVE Thank you
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Comment : I have been in contact with a gentleman named Tommy Hughes. Could you please tell Tommy "Thanks for the tip on this website"? And that I say Hi? Thank you!
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Comment : My father, Martin Mulhern, was born in Glenhest and my cousin, Michael Mulhern, still lives there, so I am very interested in purchasing the work, Glorious Glenhest. I would like to purchase three copies of the book, so please let me know the shipping cos
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Comment : Augustus O'Malley McEvilly married
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Comment : I am the son of Chris and Mai Murphy of Ballytigue
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Comment : Third time lucky. I just came across this site and it's great. Well done to whoever is taking care of this.
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Comment : Hi
I am a journalist trying to track down a fashion designer called Sara Perceval, who, I believe, lives/lived in Newport Town. Can anyone help me? Thanks
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Comment : Greetings from Virginia! I love the Glenhest Page.
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Comment : My great grandfather John Chambers married Mary O'Reilly in Newport on 21 July 1869. Soon after they emigrated to Scotland. I am interested in finding out more about others decended from John Chambers' father Patrick Chambers described as a labourer of Ne
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Comment : I am interested in my Fraternal
Great Grandfather. His name was William Gibbons. He was born
in Mayo(circa:1850):migrated to
England and married an Evans(?).
They later came to America and
settled in Scranton,Pa. They had
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Comment : I believe my GILDEA line comes from the Southern Gildea family. Arthur Gildea was high sheriff of Clooncormack. There are many James, John and Arthurs in this family. I believe James Gildea, Esq. was from Gallagh and Port Royal in 1718. My great grandfath
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Comment : hope to find some answers to my many querries
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Comment : Congratulations on your interesting web site.
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Comment : The Oram family tree was started in the 60's and was last updated in 1971. Would like to receive any information concerning the Oram family.
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Name : JOHN CHAMBERS
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Comment : A wonderful,INFORMATIVE experience
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Surnames you are interested in : Gavin & Fallon
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Comment : My GGrandparents lived in Newport and I just recently visited.In 1880 they lived on Medlicott St. Dominick Gavin was a tailor. Mary Fallon was his wife Your site is wonderful and so is your city, I hope to return some day.
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Surnames you are interested in : Mulchrone, Keane(Caine), O'Malley, McLoughlin
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Comment : My mother was born in Newport in 1908, from a large family. We attempted to get as much information from my mother and aunt as we could before they were gone. This site is a treasure trove of information. I even found my grandmother when she was 19 years
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Name : Doug & Marion
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