sweeney of rossinver

[Mimi47]

Am new to website.  Trying to trace ancestors.  Have found Anne Sweeney born approx 1799 in Rossinver.  Married a Patrick McGee, year unknown.  Am attempting to gain more info on parish or townland and other ancestors.  She emigrated to US in 1800s, settled in Whitewater, Wisconsin where she is buried.  Any leads or info will be much appreciated.

[Christopher]

Hello Mimi,

Welcome to RootsChat.

I've had a look at the Irish Flax Growers, 1796 for Co. Leitrim and found one McGee and two Magees.
You'll have to take spelling variations into consideration the further back in time you go with your research.

George M'Gee, Killanummery. Leitrim
Ellinor Magee, Kiltoghert. Leitrim
William Magee, Killanummery. Leitrim

Christopher

[Mimi47]

Thank you for the leads on McGee.  Moving forward I have more solid information on a particular Sweeney.  Peter Hugh Sweeney married Theresa Anna (Casserly) Sweeney in Ireland.  Both birth years are unknown.  Their son was Edward Francis Sweeney, born 3/11/1849 in Ireland.  They emigrated to US, departing Limerick in August 1851 on ship Victoria and arrived in NY.  Peter died in Boscobel, Wisconsin 12/13/1917.  Per Edward's obituary, as a child he and his parents traveled from NY to Wisconsin and where they are buried in Calvary Cemetery, Whitewater, Wisconsin . Edward's date of death is 3/6/1932.  Is there any website I might access or be given info regarding their place of origin in Ireland.  This is a fascinating search.  Appreciate any direction that might be offered.  Thank you.

[johnandy]

Hi Mimi47

We go to North leitrim a couple of times a year and hope to travel there in the next month or two. As my husband has a cousin living in Rossinver we will probably stop by that village whilst there so let me know what we can check out for you etc

Alison

[Mimi47]

There is little information on my line (Sweeney) that I am able to trace without subscription to websites.  I have information on only 2 generations, that being Edward Sweeney born 3/11 or 3/16/1849, and his parents Peter (possibly Hugh?) born 1832 and Theresa Anne (Casserly) Sweeney born 1836.  I've verified the dates as best I can.  This family of 3 came to US in 8/23/1851, leaving from Limerick and arriving in NY on ship Victoria.

Peter's parents were Hannah (maiden name unknown) 1800-1896 and Peter (possibly Hugh) born 1799.  Peter and Hannah had 3 children (Peter 1832,  John 1835, and Anna 1836).

Ann (Sweeney) Clinton born 1836  married James Clinton.  Both buried in US.  All of these individuals were born in Ireland to the best of my knowledge.

I have an obituary of an Ann (Sweeney) McGee who was born in Ireland 1/31/1780 in the parish of Rosscommon, County Leitrim (obituary identified county of Natrim which must be an error), married Patrick McGee, had a daughter Hannah.  They came to US from the parish of Rossinver.  Came to US in 1847 to NY.

That is really all I have.  Would love to know any information, particularly with Edwards's parents, such as if they were also from Rossinver and their Catholic parish.  Any specifics would be welcomed.  My sister and I are planning a trip to Ireland next summer to conduct genealogy search but we don't know where to begin once we arrive in Letirim.  Thank you for your generous offer to help.

Mimi47