I have hit a stone wall. My 2nd Great Grand father came to Boston, Massachusetts, USA between 1852 to 1860. I know he came frome County Fermanagh. His name is Francis Maguire born about 1832. His father was Dennis Maguire and mother Ann. He had a sister Ellen Maguire that also came to Boston but not sure if they were together or not. The family grave site has a James Maguire buried there along with a Margaret (Maguire) Cox who was married to a Robert Cox in County Fermanagh. Margaret and Robert came to Boston with six children, all born in County Fermanagh.
I kow this is a long shot but if anyone knows of a way without spending tons of money to findout exactly where their Parrish or town was I would greatly appreciate it. Here is a link if you wish to look at my research: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/50627567/person/13086998449
Friday 28th Jun 2013, 08:08PM
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Michael:
The Griffiths Valuation survey was conducted in Co. Fermanagh in 1862. The head of household survey shows 11 Denis Maguires. Assuming your Denis was alive in 1862, he is likely one of the 11 below. I noticed on your family tree the reference to Lisnakea which is a town in Aghalurcher civil parish. Note the first two records below. The second record is for a Denis who live on Main St. in Lisnakea and the second is for a Denis who lived in a townland possibly close to the town.
Roger McDonnell
Source Surname First Name Townland Parish County Griffith Maguire Denis Drumbrughas North Aghalurcher Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis T/lisnaskea/main Street Aghalurcher Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis Cavanagarvan Aghavea Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis Carn Boho Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis Muckenagh Boho Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis Rossigh Derryvullan Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis Tullysranadeega Devenish Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis Letterbailey Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis Letterbailey Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis Fassagh Inishmacsaint Co. Fermanagh Griffith Maguire Denis Glen East Inishmacsaint Co. Fermanagh Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Friday 28th Jun 2013, 08:35PM -
Thank you Roger!!! Lisnakea is a guess of mine based on Baptism record that had the right names but I am unable to confirm if they are right. Your help makes me believe I may be right! Thank you!!!
Michael Maguire
Friday 28th Jun 2013, 08:50PM