REYNOLDS, Margaret - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
Margaret Reynolds was born in about 1837 in Loaighis, Ireland. Her parents were Patrick Reynolds and Margaret Brady. Keen to find any connections to this family.

MCKENZIE/ MCKENSY 1800 + - County Laois, Queens, (LEX, County, Province of Leinster, Ireland)
John MCKENZIE c.1824, parents John & Elizabeth MCKENZIE emigrated to Huddersfield, Yorks, England between 1826- 1832. 1841 census living in Horton, Bradford, Yorks, also Hartlepool, Co.Durham 1855+ Any connections or info ?

JOHN PUNCHE - County Laois, Queens, (LEX, County, Province of Leinster, Ireland)
Any information or connections for John PUNCHE b.1801 in ? Ireland married to Elizabeth ? b. 1797. Had a daughter Elizabeth Catherine b.1831 while living in Pimlico Surrey.

Bergin - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
Looking for information on Nicholas Bergin born approx. 1808 Queens County who married Elizabeth Barry abt 1840 at Queens Couty. They had four children before they migrated to Victoria Australia then had two more both born at Springvale in Victoria. Nicholas parents were Matthew and Ann Bergin, Elizabeth's parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Barry nee Mortimer. Nicholas died 1891 and Elizabeth died 1879 both at Oakleigh. Would love to hear from anyone who could help me with information on this family. They came to Victoria approx. 1852/1853, particulary details regarding parents and if Matthew and Elizabeth had any siblings.

Broderick,Broadrick - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
My g.g.grandfather was Michael Broderick born in Queens County c1823. He married Anne Hore (from Roscommom) in Birmingham in c1848. Their daughter Julia brn Sheffield 1857 married George Welsby. Anyone with a link please get in touch.

Anne Graham - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
Anne Graham was born abt 1836 in Queens (Laois) County, Ireland. She left for Australia abt 1857 and married William Connell at Castlemaine in Victoria in 1858. On her marriage registration her parents are shown as James Graham and Sarah Hyland. Jame's occupation is shown as Steward. I am trying to trace where in Co. Laois she may have come from and any advice would be appreciated.

Mary Maley - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
Born in Queen's County about 1836. Went to Yorkshire and married Barnett Clifford in 1861 in Bradford. All information on where born, family background etc greatly appreciated. Tony.

Butler - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
Looking for any information on Butler , Delaney or Phelan

Mary Margaret Ward, Crettyard - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
Mary was my G Grandmother. Believe she had 3 brothers John, Daniel (drown fishing) and Thomas; and 1 sister (a nurse, lost in action). Have no firm birth date (1889?), nor any of above confirmed - hope someone can help? Debbie

LAWLERS IN LAOIS - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
Peter Lawler born c1811 possibly appears in Griffith Valuation at Kilpurcel, Donaghmore. Married to Cathe with children Peter 1837,Hugh 1841,Honora 1844 and Cathe 1847 all born in Laois. They appear in 1851 census in Liverpool. I think Peter 1837 emigrates to US 1855 and Hugh 1841 eventually marries and appears in Halifax West Yorkshire from 1881. There were links with the area around Swanin Laois and there are other possible family members in Griffith (Hugh,William and Michael) from Cullenagh,Ballybeg,and Ballinree. If anyone is able to offer any help,advice or suggestions as to how I might try and move forward I would be very grateful. Thankyou, Shaun.

James Gardiner - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
I am looking for information about my G Grandfather, James Gardiner and his family. He and his brother were tried, convicted and transported to Tasmania in 1840. They came from Queen's County and their records mention that they left behind a widowed mother, two sisters and a brother. I haven't been able to find any other information about the family in Ireland. A record of their appeal mentions a few place names - Bordwell, Gorthaclea and Coolbally but I'm not even sure if these are towns or parishes. Any clues gratefully accepted.

Lawler/Lalor Patrick - County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queens, LEX, (Province of Leinster, Laighin)
I am looking for information for Patrick Lawler/Lalor who was born in Queens County approx' 1828. Patrick's parents were John Lawler/Lalor and Mary Birgin/Bergin. I am researching my husband's family and would be grateful for any information

Hogan, John Walter - Abbeyleix, Mainistir Laoise, and Parish
I am looking for information on John Walter Hogan's family. He was born in Laois County Ireland 28 April 1835 or 1836. His mothers maiden name was Mary Guilfoil. Any information you may have would be welcome.

Maurice - Abbeyleix - Abbeyleix, Mainistir Laoise, and Parish
Looking for info on the parents and siblings of Annie Frances Maurice (or Morris) whose family lived on the lands of de Vesy of Abbeyleix in mid to late 1800s in what was then Queens County. She married in Abbeyleix aged 20 in 1882 to James Robert Sclanders b. 1856 s.o. Robert Sclanders and Barbara Honors of Waterford. Annie's father was also Robert, a tenant farmer. The young couple may have had a daughter Barbara Honors Sclanders, born in Ireland about 1883 before they left for Australia.

Maurice Family - Abbeyleix - Abbeyleix, Mainistir Laoise, and Parish
I am looking for any information about the Maurice family from Oak Hill Abbeyleix. I have the head of the family s John Maurice 1746-1836 and I believe his wife was Sarah and they had eight children :- Rose, Alicia, James, Mary, Margaret, Sarah, Ann and Thomas. Rose was my Gt.Gt.Gt.Grandmother and married James Vanston, Alicia married a William Dolmage nothing further known, Mary married a Switzer nothing else known, Sarah married John Power who was a Dublin Jeweller, Anne married Peter Turpin. Any information to add to this would be much appreciated

Mercier Family of Abbeyleix and Durrow, Co Lais - Abbeyleix, Mainistir Laoise, and Parish
David Mercier ran a business in Abbeyleix and a mill in Durrow in the mid 19th century. He married Catherine Dobbs and had two daughters, Jane who married John McMahon in 1854 in RC church in Abbeyleix and his second daughter was probably Emma, who married Henry George Bailey and is buried in Oakvale cemetery in Stradbally. His second wife was Caroline Turpin from Dublin. (Her family had moved to Abbeyleix in 1826, her mother, Ann Maurice, was from Oakhill, Abbeyleix.)One of his sons carried on the milling business in Durrow, at least one son was in business in Belfast and a third son was in business in Abbeyleix. I would be deighted to hear from anyone who knows of this family, David Mercier, or of his descendants.

Brennans / Campbell Abbeyleix - Abbeyleix, Mainistir Laoise, and Parish
I am looking for any information on Campbell family. I have really have no information on my mothers side of the family other than this. My grandmother Margret Campbell was born in Abbeyleix 12/5/around 1914. Her father was in the army Terrance Campbell from Scotland. Her mother Josephine was from Abbeyleix but i dont no her maiden name. My grandmother married Daniel Brennan from Kilkenny. They had 4 children in Abbeyleix Mary, Anne, Kathleen and Rose my mother born 1936 they left Ireland around 1937/38. And moved to the Isle of Man.

Whelan Phelan - Abbeyleix, Mainistir Laoise, and Parish
I mam looking to trace my wife's Grandmother Sarah Whelan born 1st April 1890 in Abbeyleix. The name Whelan was on her birth certificate but she also used the name Phelan. Sarah had an older sister called Kate. Their mother died when they were young around 1900 and the girls were sent to a Convent in Rheimes France till about 1911. Their Father no information known kept the male sibling at home to help him run the Farm. Sarah came to England at some time and married a Herbert Jenkins born 28th October 1883 they married in Hanley Staffordshire in 1935. It was Sarah's first marriage and Herberts second. Kate remained in Ireland and married a John Battle no information of when the marriage took place. Only thing known about John is that he may have been a Protestant which had caused friction with Kate's family. John was believed to be a chauffuer working at a Bishops Palace with the name of something like Plunkett?

McMAHON, Eliza & Parents - Abbeyleix, Mainistir Laoise, and Parish
Looking for Eliza McMAHON, born 10 Aug 1824 to M. J. & Ellen McMAHON. Any information on her, her parents or siblings would be most welcome. Father, M.J. McMAHON died about 1833 in Abbeyleix. Mother emigrated to Quebec, Canada about 1837 as a widow. From her son's obituary, the following: From her son, John Augustine's obituary is the immigration story: " John Augustine MacMahon was born at Abbeyleix, Queen's County, Ireland, on September 10th, 1826. When he was about seven years old his father died, leaving a family of five daughters and four sons. In 1837 the mother and all but one of the family sailed for Canada, landing at Quebec, after a voyage lasting eight weeks and three days. A few months later they continued on their way up the St. Lawrence on a Durham Boatr. At that time, one of the principal owners of the Town of Gananoque was a Mr. MacDonald. This man was a fellow passenger, saw Mrs. MacMahon (sic.) and her family, told her of the good prospects in his town, and persuaded her to stop there; where the family remained for eight years. They then moved to Pine Grove, and later to Kleinberg, both places being a short distance north of Toronto. Here two of the sons learned the trade of coopering ...."

McMAHON (MacMahon) Family of Abbeyleix - Abbeyleix, Mainistir Laoise, and Parish
M.J. McMahon died about 1833 in Abbeyleix. His widow, Ellen (--?--) subsequently emigrated to Canada with her children. The story is told in the obituary of her son: "John Augustine MacMahon (sic.) was born at Abbeyleix, Queen's County, Ireland, on September 10th, 1826. When he was about seven years old his father died, leaving a family of five daughters and four sons. In 1837 the mother and all but one of the family sailed for Canada, landing at Quebec, after a voyage lasting eight weeks and three days. A few months later they continued on their way up the St. Lawrence on a Durham Boat. At that time, one of the principal owners of the Town of Gananoque was a Mr. MacDonald. This man was a fellow passenger, saw Mrs. MacMahon (sic.) and her family, told her of the good prospects in his town, and persuaded her to stop there; where the family remained for eight years. They then moved to Pine Grove, and later to Kleinberg, both places being a short distance north of Toronto. Here two of the sons learned the trade of coopering ....

Carr of Abbeyleix, Ballyroan, Balinakill and Dysartgallen - Abbeyleix, Mainistir Laoise, and Parish
I am looking for evidence of John Thomas Carr (who married Catherine Susanna Johnstone) and George Carr (who married another Johnstone sister, Henrietta). John Thomas and George's father was Henry Thomas Carr of the above locations. George was head of his household in the region by 1901. I would like to know the date and locations of the marriages, and whether George and Henrietta stayed in Ireland, or migrated overseas, and when, and what became of them. Anything at all about them and their families. I know John Thomas and Catherine Susanna came to Australia, apparently after the birth of both of their sons. I don't know where they lived after their marriage in Ireland before migrating, or in what year they came to Australia. They were here by 1903, and settled in Tasmania, their sons becoming clergy and one serving continuously in NSW, the other in NSW and then in Tasmania. Any information at all about this family would be welcome. Liz

VAL GREGORY / MOYLER - Ballickmoyler
I am seeking any infomation on my family name ( MOYLER ) in the Somerset/Glos area many thanks Brian MOYLER

BRENNAN, Ballickmoyler. Co LAOIS - Ballickmoyler
I am researching all BRENNAN's from the village of Ballickmoyler from early 1800 to present. All replies answered.

Storey's and Brennans - Ballickmoyler
Researching Storey families and Brennans of Ballickmoyler, Ireland

balickmoyler - Ballickmoyler
Searching for: Ryan/Healy/Condron I am searching for any family of Patrick Ryan and his wife Mary healy both 1845c also his son James 1870c and wife Bridget Condron 1874c. They moved to Scotland, Lanarkshire (Carmyle)around the time of 1901c, i am unsure if the whole family moved over to scotland. Any help or Information would be much appreciated. Thanks

moore - Ballickmoyler
Seeking information about family of Kathleen Moore who married Patrick Murphy (born Wexford, July 1895)who was in Irish Guards in WW1.Their eldest child, Patrick, born Ballickmoyler 1918.Patrick sen. d.Dublin,1963;Kathleen d.Dublin 1968.

Marriage for Brennan/Doyle - Ballickmoyler
Trying to find a marriage for Martin Brennan born Kilkenny c1847 and Maria Doyle born Kilkenny c1848. They had the following children Michael born 20/05/1872 Birth Registered in Ballickmoyler,Queens (Laois) Margaret born Ireland 1874 James born Denton Burn Northumberland 1875 Married to Teresa Hasson John born Bishop Auckland Durham 1877 Stephen born Newburn Northumberland 1879 Catherine born Bishop Auckland Durham 1880 Martin born Bishop Auckland Durham 1882 Francis born Castle Eden Durham 1884 Married to Elizabeth Ann Ford (My Grandparents) Mary born Bishop Auckland Durham 1886 Elizabeth born Bishop Auckland Durham 1889 Any help greatly appreciated Maria

Kells/Walker family in Ballickmoyler - Ballickmoyler
I believe my great Grandfather was John Kells born 1880,married to Rachel Morrow born around 1847. Resided either and around Co. Caven & Ballickmoyler, just outside from Carlow. My perternal g/mother Margaret Kells wed Edward Frederick Walker(b. 1856, Ferbane,Kings County now Offaly)(having difficulty tracing any records for g/dad Walker due to fire in records office in 1922)They resided at The Strand in Ballickmoyler,(Worked for a Colonel Malone in Baronstown as gentlemans, gentlman) From this union came 6 children in order: Susan,b.1897-d.1986/1989,Killegar migrated to Canada not sure when still researching.Isobel b.1903-d.1969 in London, Margaret or Greta(my mother)b.1907-d.1987 in Australia. Eva b. 1909-d.unknown Salisbury, UK. Eddie(or Edward Frederick)b.1911-d. unknown Wickersley,Yorshire,UK. I had a great Aunt called Susan Kells who passed away around 1964 buried at Casteltown.Have other connections with the Kells family in Canada namely from a great uncle Grimes Kells. John Kells an offspring from Robert Kells and Elizabeth Lawrence 1699 Northumbland England. Any info regarding the Kells/Walker Will be appreciated

porter, thompson - Ballinakill
Rowland Porter (farmer) died 1883 Blandsfort, Ballinakill. His wife was Mary Ann Thompson and after her husbands death she joined her married daughter Mary McLean in Wellington, New Zealand.

Searching for Patrick Maher - Ballinakill, Baile na Coille
My most distant ancestors are Patrick Maher (b. Mar. 4, 1811 or 1810 in Ireland) and his wife, Anne Butler (b. Apr. 24, 1885 in Ireland). They settled in Naugatuck, CT, U.S.A., around 1842 and are buried there. A Matthew Maher (from Ballinakill, Mar. 14, 1815-Dec. 28, 1891) is also in this Naugatuck, CT cemetary. There is also a Thomas Maher there (d. Jan. 16, 1918), who served in the Civil War. Does anyone have information about any of these people? Thank you very much. Janet

WALSH, THOMAS - Ballinakill, Baile na Coille
I am looking for my gg-grandfather, 1857-1913 he came to the USA in 1880 and married Margaret Corcoran. He grew-up at Lowhill, Bilinakill Queens County Ireland If anyone knows were this place might be, I would like any info you have, aswell as anything about my gg-grandfather. Thank you, Mary

Catherine Wylie - Ballinakill, Baile na Coille
Can anyone remember Catherine Wylie she left Ballinakill Ireland and her married name became Phillips and lived on the Isle of Wight.

Purcell's of Ballinakill - Ballinakill, Baile na Coille
I am looking for any information on a Pierce Purcell,born in 1836, F. William Purcell M. Mary Fogarty. Pierce was born in either Ballinakill or Ballyhale. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Prittie, Oliver or Benjamin - Ballinakill, Baile na Coille
I am looking for any information as to the birth of Benjamin Prittie, son of Oliver and Tryphan(e) or (ia) who lived in both this county and Silvermines in the Tipperary area. Or, if you have any information regarding this Oliver, please respond.

James Dooley born abt 1820 Ballinakill - Ballinakill, Baile na Coille
My GG Grandfather on my mothers side was born abt 1820 in Ballinakill.We think that his father was named Miekl and his mother Juliet.He came to Australia aboard the 'Lady Clarke'dep London 20/4/1840 and arriving Sydney 14/8/1840. 10/5/1844 in Sydney he married Bridget Shea (originally from Kings County).They had 10 known children from that marriage all born in New South Wales, Australia.Their first child Julia(Born 4/12/1843 Sydney,NSW) was my Great Grandmother.She died in Newcastle,NSW 31/5/1913. Other children in birth order were: Mary A 1845,Johanna 1846,John 1848,James T 1850,Michael 1852,Laurence 1854,Ann 1855,Lawrence 1859 and Catherine 1861. Would like to hear from anyone(especially anyone still living in the Ballinakill area)who could help trace the family/families back even further.

Brennan/Dunne - Ballylynan, Baile Ui Laigheanain
I'm looking for family of Peter Brennan and Elizabeth/Bessy Dunne who got married in Doonane in 1867; on the marriage certificate their residence was given as Ballylinan. Both their fathers were farmers, William Brennan and Patrick Dunne. One of their children was also born in Ballylinan, William in 1871. Could anyone who recognizes these names please get in touch. Many thanks, Petra.

DELANEY TIERNEY CORMACK FITZPATRICK - Borris in Ossory, Buirios Mor Osrai,
Searching for all details for Catherine DELANEY b c.1836, daughter of Andrew DELANEY and Catherine CORMACK. She was the sister of Ellen, and cousin to Ann(e) and Mary TIERNEY. The girls all migrated to Australia in 1850's (the parents did not, as far as I know). Catherine married Richard CLARKE in Mudgee NSW Australia in 1863. She was my great grandmother. The DELANEY and TIERNEY families were evicted from their plots of land in LAOIS. I believe they may be connected to the area around BORRIS, and possibly to BUTLER, MAHER/MEAGHER.

Ballytarsna House - Borris in Ossory, Buirios Mor Osrai,
Home for several generations of my descendants.

Clarksons in Borris-in-Ossory - Borris in Ossory, Buirios Mor Osrai,
Does anyone know anything about Francis Clarkson and Anne Brophy (Donaghmore?) who lived in/near Borris-in-Ossory until 1868 and had Michael (1848), Peter (1850), Anne (1852), Margaret (1866), William (1858) and Frank?

genealogy - Clonaslee, Cluain na Sli
looking for any Chambers families around clonaslee and surrounding area.First known ancestors were William & Mary whose first son Bernard born 1819,another son Daniel born 1825 in Rosenallis. Possibly other children born there.

PEAKE, FITZPATRICK - Clonaslee, Cluain na Sli
My ancestor Joseph PEAKE married Mary FITZPATRICK in Clonaslee in 1839. With their two children, William PEAKE and Anne PEAKE they emigrated to Australia in 1842. Mary's mother is said to have been Judith FITZPATRICK. I would appreciate any information regarding either.

Countess of Strathmore - Clonaslee, Cluain na Sli
I am looking for any information on a Peter Brennan and any of his family-he had 10 children who lived in Clonaslee. In particular I am interested in one of his daughters Mary Bridget Brennan who married the Earl Of Strathmore in 1958. Mary Bridget was born in June 1922 but I am nor sure where. The family moved out of the area to Naven I think(again not sure of the date) and later moved to Leicester.

David Mercier of Durrow and Abbeyleix - Durrow, Daru, and Parish
Looking for information on Mercier family. David Mercier had a mill in Durrow. Also a business in Abbeyleix. He lived at Erkin Lodge Durrow at time of his death in 1860s.He had at least 9 children, one son, maybe more, established business in Belfast. Were Methodist, Church of Ireland family. First wife was Catherine Dobbs of Abbeyleix, second Caroline Turpin from Dublin. (Her mother was Ann Maurice of Oakhill, Abbeyleix.)Eldest daughter, Jane, married John McMahon in Abbeyleix RC church in 1854, second daughter was probably the Emma Bailey buried in Oakvale cemetery , Stradbally.

KEEFFE/O'KEEFFE - Durrow, Daru, and Parish
ANy details welcome of Margaret dau of Lawrence O'KEEFFE & Hanora/Honora nee BRYAN or Lawrence/Laurence & his wife or any other siblings please. Their dau Margaret was reputedly born Durrow c1838. TIA, Marion

Margaret Nelson (b.1857) - Killeshin, and Parish
I believe Margaret Nelson was born in Killeshin in around 1857. She later moved to Somerset, England & in 1882 married Austin SHORNEY a cabinet-maker from Cannington, Somerset. They had one son Charles Joseph Shorney (b.1889) who unfortunately perished on the SS Titanic in 1912. At some point around the early 1900s the family moved to Heron's Ghyll, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, East Sussex. Margaret sadly died in 1905 in Uckfield Hospital when Charles was only 15. I would really like to find out more about Margaret & her side of the family in Ireland, any info would be gladly welcomed.

Dunne family - Luggacurren
I'm looking for family of Patrick Dunne, christened 1822 Luggacurren; parents John Dunne and Mary McEvoy. Also found Eleanor (1832) and Bridget (1838), as well as Patrick's marriage in 1846 to a Jane (Dunne). Could anyone who recognizes these names please get in touch. Many thanks, Petra.

Dickinsons of Mountmellick - Mountmellick, Mointeach Milic
seeking ancestors/relatives of Thomas Dickinson, wife Annie, and children born between 1835 and 1849, they are Richard,William,Jane( married a man with the surname BLANC)Elizabeth my great Grandmother,Thomas and Anne

Leslie of Mountmellick - Mountmellick, Mointeach Milic
THis is a long shot - but its the only shot I've got so here goes! My ancestor James Heydon Leslie came form Ireland - there is a suspicion he came from Mountmellick, he was born in 1820 to Edward (or George) and Mary and emigrated to Austrlaia to marry Eliza Jane Geddes. ANy information would be very much appreciated and I am happy to share what I know with other descendants.

Edward Dempsey - Mountmellick, Mointeach Milic

Edward Dempsey - Mountmellick, Mointeach Milic
I am trying to find details of my grandfather, born 1885 in Mountmellick.He left Ireland in late 1890's for England. They settled in Bradford where he married Catherine Ryan and had 8 children