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Leitrim / Re: Arnolds in Dumbrick, Carrigallen, County Leitrim
« on: Wednesday 27 February 08 15:42 GMT (UK)  »
Dear Margaret~
I am passing on your entry to someone who has been doing extensive work on the Houghton family.  I'll email you as soon as I hear back. 

blessings~
Marylou

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Leitrim / Arnolds in Dumbrick, Carrigallen, County Leitrim
« on: Thursday 12 April 07 16:42 BST (UK)  »
Greetings~
My great  great grandparents are Joseph and Margaret Arnold of Drumbrick, Carrigallen, County Leitrim.  Circa 1830   According to the 1901 Census they had sons John, William & Francis and a daughter Margaret.  My grandmother's sister, Margaret Houghton, also lived with them.  Any information regarding Drumbrick or the Arnold family would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks so much~
God bless!
Marylou

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Leitrim / Houghtons in Cloonboyer, Carrigallen, County Leitrim
« on: Thursday 12 April 07 02:30 BST (UK)  »
My grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Houghton ,(Lizzie), emigrated to the USA in 1909 on the 25th of September, 1909, at 17 years of age.  She arrived at Ellis Island October 5th 1909 and eventually settled in Detroit, Mich. 
She was born October 12, 1893, birthplace unknown.  Her parents were William Houghton and Mary Arnold.  They belonged to the church of Ireland.  Her last known residence in Ireland was Cloonboyer,Carrigallen, County Leitrim.   Her home was thought to be across the road from the local church of Ireland parish of which she was a member.  I have been told that both Houghtons and Arnolds are buried in that church graveyard. 
Some siblings emigrated as well settling in the Detroit, Mich area.  (Isabella, Margaret?, Charles)

I would love to know more about Cloonboyher.  Any information about the Houghtons or Arnolds would be wonderful!

Thank you!
Marylou

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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: Help with townland Gortcorbery & Sherrard Family
« on: Thursday 12 April 07 01:16 BST (UK)  »
Dear JKK-
Sorry it has taken me so long to post.  I only know of my family who emigrated  to the US via Canada in 1916.  The Sherrards eventually settled in Michigan.  I have no history of my family as far back as you do.  I don't know if our family trees are connected.  Unfortunately my grandfather has passed away years ago and with him are his stories other than vague happy memories we carry with us.

and dear Tees,
Thank you for your information as well.  I do appreciate your feedback.



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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: Help with townland Gortcorbery & Sherrard Family
« on: Wednesday 03 January 07 19:12 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you so much to you both for helping me.  I just found a letter of my grandfather's in which he wrote about visiting Limavady and remembering his youth in Limavady.  (I had thought he grew up in Coleraine but I was wrong.)  I really appreciate the information you have both shared with me.  I cherish my Irish heritage.  It continues to bring a unique richness into my family. 
Happy new year to you!   

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Monaghan / Help with Houghton Family
« on: Saturday 30 December 06 20:24 GMT (UK)  »
Greetings from the USA-
My grandmother, Eliza Anne Houghton, born October 12, 1893 (married name-Sherrard) immigrated to the US in 1909.  Although her family shows in the 1901 CO Leitrim census, the family remembers a tie to CO Monaghan and most thought the family came from CO Monaghan.  Her parents were William Houghton and Mary E Arnold.    Father's mother's name was Letitia, maiden name unknown.  Father's name also unknown.

Both the Houghtons and Arnolds were farmers.

Thank you so much-
Marylou

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Derry (Londonderry) / Help with townland Gortcorbery & Sherrard Family
« on: Saturday 30 December 06 20:07 GMT (UK)  »
Greetings from the USA-
My grandfather, Robert Andrew Sherrard was born March 21, 1896 to William John & Elizabeth (Dickson) Sherrard in Gortcorbery townland.   Gortcorbery should be near Limavady or Coleraine.  I have not been able to find any information on Gortcorbery but have found a Gortcorbies.  I would appreciate any information on either Gortcorbery or the Sherrard family which you believe may be helpful.  My grandfather immigrated to the US c1910 via Canada I believe and settled in Michigan.  He served in WW1 in the United States Army.  I remember as a teenager visiting a Presbyterian Church in Coleraine(?)with an inscription honoring my grandfather. 

thank you so much for any help you can offer me~
Marylou

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