Does anyone recognise Thomas Donoghue and Margaret Costello in Ripon, North Yorkshire in 1851 – possibly from West Clare or Galway?
I am aware that my family arrived in Ripon (now North Yorkshire, England) in the middle of the 19th century during the period known as the potato famine. I also know that Thomas Donoghue married Margaret Costello and her sister married his brother Martin (they moved away from Ripon). They are shown in a census […]
Do you know the birth family of Jeremiah O’Donoghue b.c.1833 of Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry and his siblings Daniel, Patrick and a sister – respond to Rod or Comment below
I’m just looking for help with connecting my 2nd great grandfather who immigrated to the USA with his birth family. I’ve tried to explain what I know in various forums, but have now shown it in a graphic as it might be easier to visualize. (although people are amazing at understanding other people’s trees & […]
Calling all Dumphys – would anyone with this spelling please make contact
My wife who is a retired adult education head told me that in Spanish you can not write a N before a P it has to be an M. So logically Dunphy if written by a Spaniard would automatically become Dumphy. Would be interesting to ask any Dumphys out there about their family histories. Maybe […]
Tell me about the surname variations in your family – a wonderful case from Monaghan
Tell me about the surname variations in your family – a wonderful case from Monaghan There are many different spellings of the name in historic records and in current use. Since I started my research programme over 875 variants have been found see Name variants – Odonoghue . In most cases one expects that today’s variant […]
1903 and 1929 UK postcards
Over 20 years ago this bloke used to peddle postcards to those of the name they had on them. He went to live in Spain and I didn’t hear from him again until he offered the members of the Guild of One Name Studies his stock. There were two that are relevant to us One […]
The story of Chief Donnahoo Donnahoo
Every so often I wander the net looking for stories about our name I came across this one on Donnahoo Donnahoo (abt.1690-abt.1752) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree ‘Chief Donahoo was claimed as a Cherokee ancestor by a group of about 800 people when they filed Eastern Cherokee applications for a share of $4 million owed […]
Beyond 2022 Project – an amazing development
Many of you may be aware of this ambitious project to recreate virtually the records lost in the 1922 Four Courts fire. For those who aren’t, go to Home – Beyond 2022 | Ireland’s Virtual Record Treasury When I think of what was available when I first started genealogy in around 1990 (pulling big books […]
Robert Bruce Donoho and his expenses and birthdays journal
Submitted by Jess Donoho I was just gifted a journal whereby my grandfather, Robert Bruce Donoho, itemized every expense he incurred between 1953 and 1958. In the back there was a list of important birthdays. I submit these to you as they may have some bearing on your own genealogy study. Robert Bruce Donoho was […]
The story of Professor Dennis O’Donoghue, teacher of higher mathematics and Gaelic at Trinity College Dublin and the Gaelic bible
Professor Dennis O’Donoghue had to flee Ireland in 1822 to avoid capture by the British authorities as teaching Gaelic was against the law. He went to the USA with his Gaelic bible …..now read on. Dennis is Deborah Garbe’s great great grandfather. Thanks to Deborah for an absorbing story
Ola loa: Long life, longevity
The 1960’s in America was a time when youth culture was changing rapidly. The influence was seen in art, music, literature, film, and fashion. The emergent and popular surfing lifestyle drew people from across the mainland. It gave youth a sense of identity, freedom, and rebellion unlike anything their parents experienced. Merreley Donohue grew up […]