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My ancestors were baptized at Castlelyons Parish. James Londrigan and Mary Doyle had Ellen Londrigan baptized 4/6/1820. The sponsors were Michael Croly and Catherine Cronin. Mary Londrigan was baptized 25/3/1822. The sponsors were Patrick Mullins and Ellen Crowley. Of course the name Londrigan or Lundrigan, etc. has changed to Lannigan with many variations. I would love to hear from anyone related to any of these individuals. Thank you so much for this wonderful site. Dave Lannigan, Reno, Nevada, email lannigan5@sbcglobal.net

My ancestry is 100 percent Irish, with all eight of my mother's great-grandparents and all four of my father's grandparents having originated in Ireland. I've been tracing them for years; some are more difficult to pinpoint regarding LOCATION of origin. The most difficult are JOHN CHINNERY and his wife, JULIA LEHAN (Lehane, Leehan, Lyons), but after much research I may have them narrowed down to the Clondrohid/Castlelyons area. They were married Sept. 15, 1849, most likely in a Catholic ceremony, then went to Wales, where they had four children and where John died in 1858. Julia then brought her four children to New York. I am descended from her youngest, MICHAEL CHINNERY. I have no parents' names for either John or Julia. Does anyone out there have any info for me? I would be extremely grateful. Thank you!

annarden@frontier.com

I and a group of former Firemen who served together at RAF El-Adem, Libya during the early 60's are trying to contact or learn of the whereabouts of former Sgt Jimmy Collins who was in charge of the Fire Crew during that period. We know that he came from Castlelyons and his Service Number was 40009244, it is thought that he was born about 1923/24, we are informed that his last posting was Ballykelly where he had a young Wife and a small child. We would be extremely greatful for any information which may lead to the whereabouts or what became of a good friend.
Please contact Dave (Taff) Austin
dvaust@aol.com

I am so excited. I found this site by accident and found information on my Keefe family born in Ireland. I did not know any more than this and found a post by Regina Anne Keefe Kopp stating facts about my great grandfather James Keefe, married to Mary Toomey and their first born son John Toomey Keefe born Mar 3, 1846. James was the brother of William, her great grandfather. My son and daughter want to go to Ireland in Oct 2013 and now we know a place to search. How can I find more before we go? I would appreciate any more info I can get prior to out trip. Thank you so so so much.

rtrados@yahoo.com

Dia Duit! My mothers family, the Ryans, began to leave Castlelyons in the middle of the 19th century. We can trace the family tree to Michael Ryan, from Ballybullane, born in 1815. His wife, Catherine Foley, died in Providence, Rhode Island, 5 miles from where I live today.

It is our plan to visit in April 2014. Happy St. Patrick's Day from America.

crowley767@gmail.com

My Great Grandfather is Richard Lawton Gardner, Born in Castle Lyon, Cork, Ireland on 1846 to Richard Gardner and Mary Lawton. Richard Lawton married Rose Anna Merriman and had 10 children. He passed away on 1926 in Freeborn, Minnesota, USA. His son (my grandfather) William moved to North Dakota, he had six children. His son Leo continued to live in the family home in ND and had 7 children. I now live in the same home as they did and have 9 children. We farm and raise wheat, sunflower and canola. Would like to visit Ireland someday, go to Mass, drink, get in a fight....maybe not in that order. Best wishes.

danrgar@yahoo.com

Hello Castlelyons Parish! My great Uncle John Sullivan is buried in St. Nicholas Cemetery. I recently found his headstone through ancestry.com, in search for missing pieces to my genealogy puzzle. It was quite exciting when I found my way to a collection of headstone photographs from St. Nicholas Cemetery. I know this to be true as I am in posession of a letter written in John Sullivan's hand to my maternal grandmother Margaret Walsh Jones (daughter of Mary Sullivan). He wrote the letter May 31,1936 in Kill St. Anne, Castlelyons. My grandmother(born 1898 in New York) was living in the Bronx, New York. The letter tells us that life was not easy then. He makes reference to having buried his wife 7 years earlier, and that his brother Tom died in September of 1935. He re-married and they had a daughter Margaret Anne who died on Christmas Day 1935 at age 1 yr.& 3 months. Also a son named Fahen born August 1931, ( a photo was sent with the letter). It seems that some of the siblings came to America, ie; sisters Mary (married John Walsh)and Annie and a brother(name unknown), John, Julia and Tom stayed in Ireland. I would love to find Fahen should he still be with with us and his descendants. If anyone has a hint of information to help piece my family puzzle together, I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks...

mojarock@gmail.com

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I am looking for information on Timothy Murphy who was of the Parish of Castlelyons, Cork. He emigrated to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. He Received land in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia from Edmund Murphy of Castlelyons. Edmund had a brother Patrick who also came to Nova Scotia. Patrick died and left no descendants. His brother Edmund in Ireland inherited it. Edmund passed it to Timothy Murphy of Castlelyons. This document is on file in Cape Breton and probably also is in Cork somewhere. I believe Edmund Murphy and Timothy Murphy are related.

Land Record - Edmund Murphy to Timothy Murphy

Reference:
Doc P.A. Year - 1812 Name Edmund Murphy to Timothy Murphy Book C Pg 580 Location - Low Point

Irish Stamp Seal
Know all men by these presents that I Edmund Murphy now of the Parish of Castlelyons in the County of Cork, in that part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland called Ireland cart maker and joiner, only brother and next of kin to Patrick Murphy formerly of Coole in the County of Cork aforesaid, but late of Sydney Island Cape Britain in North America now deceased have made, ordained, nominated, constituted, and appointed and by these presents Doth make, ordain, nominate, constitute and appoint, Timothy Murphy late of Castlelyons aforesaid carpenter, but now of Sydney Island aforesaid, my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my home and for my use, as the only surviving brother, nearest relative, and sole Heir of the said Patrick Murphy deceased, to adjust and settle accounts with all, and any Person and Persons in Sydney Island Cape Britain, aforesaid as elsewhere, who is, or an, as shall be Indebted to the estate of the said Patrick Murphy, upon an account, as by any ways or means, how so ever and also to demand , buy, sue for, recover, and receive by all lawful ways, and means, whatsoever, of and from all and every, as any such person as persons, as aforesaid, and all and every, as any other Person, or Persons , whom it doth shall as may concern all every such sum and sums of money, debts, dues, and all such goods merchandizes and effects, which now are and which shall become and grow due, owing payable, and belonging, to the Estate of the said Patrick Murphy upon by as virtue of any securities made to him as upon any Bond, Bill, Book, as upon account of trading or dealing, as upon as by any other account, as means whatsoever. - And likewise for me and in my name to enter into and upon, and take possession of all and any Lands, houses, messuages, or other premises belonging to the Estate of the said Patrick Murphy, and to demand, sue for, recover and receive, all such sum and sums of money which now are, or shall grow due and payable for rent and ameans? of rent, out of such Lands, Houses, Messuages, as other premisses as belonging to the Estate of the said Patrick Murphy, and if need be to disbrain? for the sums, and to sell, and dispose of such distress according to the Law in that behalf directs, and upon receipt as recovery of all as any of the said debts, dues, ? and sums of money, rent, and ? of rent goods and effects as any of them, as any part thereof, sufficient acquittance, and surcharges, for the same for me, and in my name, from time to time to make, and give?, - And likewise for me, and in my name, and on my behalf to demise and let and also contract and agree for the sale of and to sell and dispose of at such rent sum as sums of money as for such time as my said Attorney shall think fit all and every as any the Houses Messuages, Lands, and other premises and their ? late of and belonging to the said Patrick Murphy, and to Execute such contracts agreements deeds writings on the demising as sale of same as may be required as necessary. and to receive for my use all monies whatsoever that shall ? or be had out of the same and upon receipt thereof to execute sufficient releases, as other discharges therefor, and generally to do negotiate transact perform, and accomplish all other acts, matters and things for me and on my behalf, in and about the premisses, and in and about and concerning the Estate of the said Patrick Murphy in Sydney Island Cape Britain, aforesaid , or elsewhere as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if Personally present hereby. - Ratifying confirming, and allowing all and whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done in and about the premisses by virtue of these presents - In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twelve ----

Signed and sealed
in the presence of His
Henry Hardy ?, of the City of Cork, Pub, Not. Edmund X Murphy
John Dawman the of the same City, Public Notary Mark

To whom these presents shall come, I the right worshipful Thomas Dorman Esquire, Mayor of the City of Cork in the part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, called Ireland, as hereby certify that on the date hereof personally came and appeared Edmund Murphy of the Parish of Castle Lyions, in the County of Cork cart maker and joiner in the foregoing Power of Attorney named and the said Edmund Murphy did then in my presence duly sign and seal and execute the said power of Attorney in the presence of the witnesses thereto who are persons well known in the said City of Cork and who respectively in my presence subscribed their names as witnesses attesting the due execution thereof — In faith and testimony, hereof the said Mayor have caused the seal of the office of the Mayoralty of the said City of Cork to be hereunto affixed dated in the City of Cork aforesaid the 24th day of February in the year of our Lord 1812.
Seal of office Thos. Dorman (?)

Mayor of Cork

I John Dowman of the City of Cork, in that part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, called Ireland Public Notary by Royal Authority duly admitted, and sworn. Do hereby certify to whom it may concern that the Signature of Thomas Dorman at the Foot of the annexed certificate, is of the proper hand writing of the Right Worshipful Thomas Dorman Esquire, Mayor of the said City of Cork, in whose presence as also in my presence the power of attorney hereunto annexed was this Day duly executed by Edmund Murphy of the parish of Castle Lyons - in the County of Cork, cart maker and joiner, therein named in presence of the subscribing witnesses thereto therefore full faith and credit ought to be given thereto in Indicature? and thereout whereof an act being required I have granted this under my Notarial firm and seal to serve and avail where need may require. Thus alone in my office in the said City of Cork this, Twenty fourth day of February in the year of our Lord, One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twelve.

In Seal of Office In Testimonium Veritasis

(The signature is cut off of the photocopy that I have)

I am looking for ancestry links for my great grandfather, James Lyons, born in Kerry, to Keiran Lyons, born around 1805 or 1810. He came to Canada in 1857. Is there anyone there I can find out more information on this lineage? Believe Keiran's wife's name was Deby O'brien.
Thank-you.
w.d.i@sasktel.net

My family home is in castlelyons/Bridesbridge my grand father is Daniel o connell, his brothers were tommy,patsy and my father is Bruce, just reminiscing here in new Zealand.