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The Search for Missing Friends
The following notices have been excerpted from "The Search for Missing Friends" a book of personal advertisements from The Pilot, which is the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston. In the mid-to-late 19th century this was a popular place to post personal ads searching for missing friends and relatives. These ads have being painstakingly gathered into a comprehensive 8-volume work by Editors Ruth-Ann Harris, Donald M. Jacobs and B. Emer O'Keeffe, and published by The New England Historic and Genealogical Society.
- Contents of this page
- Volume I: 1831 -1850
- Volume II: 1851 -1853
- Volume III: 1854 -1856
Volume I
1831 - 1850 - 25 July 1835
- Of John O'Donnell, a native of Buttevant, county Cork, Ireland, was in
Halifax and the Province, since 1822, and was in Boston, August 1834. If
he should see this he is requested to write to his brothers William and
Maurice O'Donnell, residing in Providence, Rhode Island, without delay.
- 17 October 1835
- Of John Riordan, a native of the town of Malley [sic], County Cork. He sailed from Ireland in company with William Shean, shoemaker, of the same place, a year ago last May, for Quebec; he sailed from there for New York, where, it is supposed, he now is. His wife, Catherine, is now in this city, and is very desirous to hear from him. He can address her at 91 Broad st,. Boston. The Diary and Green Banner will confer a favour by giving this an insertion.
- 2 January 1836
- Of Margaret Shea, a native of Doneraile, county of Cork, by her cousin William Nagle, now residing at No. 8 Devonshire Street, Boston. When last heard she was living near Quebec. The Editor of the Montreal Vindicator, will confer a favour by giving an insertion to this notice.
- 19 November 1836
- Of John Riordan, a native of Mallow, County of Cork; he sailed from the Cove of Cork to Quebec about two years and a half ago; when last heard from he was to work in Utica, in the State of New York, it is thought that he went from thence to New Orleans. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his wife, Catherine, who resides at Mr. Dyer's, No. 21 Atkinson street, Boston. If this should meet John Carty's eye, who is a native of Mallow, and keeps a store in New Orleans, he will immediately write Mrs. Riordan.
- 27 March 1841
- Of Timothy Pheaffey, a native of the parish of Doneraile, county Cork. He sailed from the city of Cork last Spring for New York. Any information respecting him will be thankfuly received by his cousin, Margaret Flemming, Augusta, Me.
- 2 October 1841
- Of Michael Ryan, native of the Parish of Glauntane, near Mallow, Co. Cork. Sailed in the ship Ajax from Cork to Quebec, April, 1830; he was never heard from. Any information respecting him will be gratefully received, by his sister, Julia Foley, Hartford, Ct,. or at this office. Canada Times will please copy.
- Of Thomas Casey, native of Coolcoun, parish of Ballhea, near Charleville, co. of Cork, Ireland. When last heard from, about seven or eight years ago, he was in the State of Maryland near Washington. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his cousin James Casey, of Taunton, Mass.
- 2 April 1842
- Richard Lee, of Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick, who now resides in Essex, Vermont, seeks information of Michal Murphy, of Breene, near Charleville, co. Cork, Ireland, who came to this country about fifteen years ago, and who is supposed to be at present in Pennsylvania - Said Lee's wife, Margaret Linane, is a niece-in-law of said Murphy.
- 24 September 1842
- Of David Barry, a native of the parish of Glanworth, Co. Cork, Ireland. When laste heard from, five years ago, he was in New Orleans. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, Thomas, who arrived here last spring, to care of John Norris, No. 101 Broad st, Boston, Ms.
- 5 November 1842
- Of John Healy, of Ballywiniter, Parish of Mallow, county Cork, when last heard of was in Albany, N. Y. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sister, Johannah Healy, care Rev. Mr. O'Sullivan, Bangor, Me.
- 10 December 1842
- Of Jeremiah Scully, a native of Grange, Parish of Buttavant, co. Cork. When last heard from, in 1838, he was in Chicago, Illinois. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his brother, Michael Scully, care of Timothy Mannis, No. 11 Hamilton st, Boston. Our Western exchanges please copy.
- 8 April 1843
- Of Daniel Leonard, a native of Castletown Roche, county Cork, who landed in New York last Spring. His brother, Jeremiah, is anxious to hear from him. Address him at Milford, Ms.
- 15 July 1843
- Of Daniel Gallagher and James Roche of Glanworth, county Cork. Gallagher landed in New York 17 years ago, and is supposed to reside at present in Washington City, D. C. Roche resided five years ago in St. Joseph's, Florida. Edmund Gallagher, brother to the said Daniel and brother-in-law to said James, who resides in Hinesburg, is anxious to hear from them. Philadelphia and Charleston papers will please insert.
- 30 December 1843
- Of James Roach, of the parish of Glanworth, co. Cork, Ireland, who arrived in this country eight years ago, and sailed from St. Joseph, Florida, for Mobile, six years ago - being never since heard of by his brother-in-law, Edmond Gallagher, of Hinesburg, Vermont, who is most anxious for some account of him.
- 24 February 1844
- Of David, Maurice, and Michael O'Brien, natives of Charleville, county Cork, Ireland, who emigrated to New York 11 years ago. When last heard from were in Feransville, Pennsylvania, and supposed to be in Kentucky. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their sister Mary, 1st street, South Boston, Mass.
- 19 October 1844
- Of Martin Roche, native of the parish of Glanworth, co. Cork, who sailed from that port about 9 years ago. When last heard from he was in Buffalo, N. Y. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sister-in-law, Ellen Stackpole. If by letter, direct to Mr. Cornelius Roche, No. 27 Hamilton street, Boston, Ms.
- 15 February 1845
- Of John Shehen, Balebeg, Buttivant, co. of Cork, who emigrated about the year 1835, and sailed for St. John's, New Brunswick. His mother, Johannah Shehen, living in Cynthiana, Ky., is very much distressed about him, and very anxious to hear from him. Any information addressed to Wm. Donworth, Cynthiana, Harrison County, Ky, will be thankfully received.
- 15 March 1845
- Of Jeremiah Cronin, who left the parish of Clogher, co. Cork, and came to this country in April, 1837. When last heard from he was in Connecticut, in August, 1837. Any information respecting him would be thankfully received by his brother, Timothy Cronin, Worcester, Ms, or Daniel Cronin, same place.
- 22 March 1845
- Of John Shehan and wife Bridget Shehan alias Walsh, both from Ballybeg, Buttevant, co. of Cork, who left Ireland in 1836, landed in Quebec, and never heard of dead or alive since that time. Any person giving information of him and wife would confer a great favor on his poor distressed mother Johanna Shehan, and his sister, Mary, who reside in Cynthyana, Kentucky.
- 29 March 1845
- Of Thomas O'Brien, native of the parish of Newtown, near Charleville, co. Cork. He was somewhere in Virginia, and it is supposed he was since a teacher in Emmettsburg, Md, - he is aged about 44 years. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by addressing a letter to Cornelius O'Brien, Potosi, Washington County, Mo.
- 10 May 1845
- Of John and Patrick Mullens, natives of Ballyadeen, parish of Castletown Roache, who emigrated to the British Settlements about 16 years ago, and when last heard of was in Halifax. Any information respecting him would be thankfully received by their brother, Michael Mullens, by a letter directed to Dennis Connors, West Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Ms.
- Of James Roche, native of Ballyholly, co. Cork, who emigrated to the British Settlements about 13 or 14 years ago, and when last heard of was residing in Unity, Alexander County, State of Illinois; also his brothers, Thomas and Richard Roche, who emigrated to him since, and at that time, James resided in Shawneetown, said County and State. Any information respecting them would be thankfully received by their brother, Michael Roche, by directing to Michael O'Hearn, Old Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Ms.
- 27 September 1845
- Of James Cronan, stone mason, formerly of the two pot parish of Donerail, county Cork, who landed in St. John, N. B., in 1841, with his brother John, who separated immediately after their arrival. James remained in St. John, and John left for the States. James left St. John soon after and has not been heard from since. His poor wife landed the present summer in search of him. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by addressing a letter to John Cronan, or Mrs. Cronan, the said James's wife, in care of Mr. Timothy Mannix, No. 11 Hamilton street, Boston.
- 14 February 1846
- Of Daniel Leahy, Cooper by trade, who emigrated from the parish of Grannagh, co. Cork, in 1837. When last heard from seven years ago, he was in Cleveland, Ohio. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his wife, Margaret Leahy, and her son, John. Direct to the care of Timothy Mannix, No. 11 Hamilton street, Boston, Ms.
- 28 February 1846
- Of Joseph Neenan, a native of co. Cork, parish of Doneraile, who emigrated to America 9 years ago, landed to Quebec, and went from there to New York. When last heard from (4 years ago) was in Columbia, State of Georgia. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his cousin, Josehh [sic] Neenan, by addressing him care of Mr. Timothy Manix, No. 11 Hamilton street, Boston, Ms.
- 28 March 1846
- Of John Buckley, a native of the parish of Glanworth, co. Cork. He is supposed to be in Dubuque, Iowa. Also of Cornelius, Bridget, Johannah, and Margaret Daly, of the same place. Any information of them will be thankfully received by John Daly, (brother-in-law of Buckley, and brother of the others), care of O. M. Donahoe, Lowell, Ms.
- 11 April 1846
- Of Michael Dwyer, a native of Doneraile, county Cork. When last heard from he was at work between Piermount and Niack, State of New York. His brother and sister, Cornelius and Johannah are anxious to hear from him. He can address them, care of Thomas Gorman, No. 17 Hamilton st, Boston, Ms.
- 30 May 1846
- Of John Doolin, native of Glanworth, co. Cork, who came to the United States about five years ago, and who is supposed to reside in Eastport, Me. His brother, Michael Doolin, residing in Whalingsburg, Essex County, N. Y. is desirous to hear from him.
- 1 August 1846
- Of William Power, native of Newtown, co. Cork, who emigrated a year ago last spring and landed in New York. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his uncle, William Power, of said place, by directing a letter to Michael Oherne, Old Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Ms.
- 10 October 1846
- Of John Devlin, native of Buttavint, county Cork, who came to America about two years ago, and has not been heard from since. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, Robert Devlin, addressed to him to the care of Mr. Timothy Brennan, Charlestown, Ms.
- 17 October 1846
- Of John Doolin, native of Buttavint, county Cork, who came to America about ten years ago. When last heard from he was in Philadelphia with his uncle, David. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, Robert Doolin, addressed to him to the care of Mr. Timothy Brennan, Charlestown, Ms.
- 17 October 1846
- Of Jeremiah and Daniel Creed, brothers, natives of Macroom, co. Cork, who emigrated to this country 8 or 9 years ago. Jeremiah is a laborer; Daniel a carpenter and reared in Doneraile. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their sister, Mary, or Dennis Creed, 31 Depoyester st, New York
- 5 December 1846
- Of Michael Ryan, native of Glanworth, near Fermoy, co. Cork. He landed in New York in June, 1840 and volunteered into the American Army, Company D, 2d Dragoons, and after his regular servitude he was discharged at Fort Jessop on the 8th of August, 1845. Mary Ryan, his sister, and Maurice Picket, her husband, will be very thankful to any friend addressing a letter to them of his whereabouts at present to No. 69 Hamilton street, Boston, Ms.
- 12 December 1846
- Of John Bushe, a native of Mallow, county Cork. When last heard from he was in New Orleans. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his brother, Richard, who has lately arrived in this city. Address care of Charles O'Regan, Dorchester, Ms.
- 9 January 1847
- Of Dennis Sullivan, of Walshestown, parish of Churchtown, co. Cork, who came to this country 9 or 10 years ago. Supposed to be in Louisville, Ky, three years since. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, Daniel Sullivan, Syracuse, Onondago County, N. Y.
- 6 March 1847
- Of Ellen Grogan and Bridget Myles, both of the city of Cork, Ireland, the time of their emigration is not known, but heard of the latter being in Kentucky. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by a neice to the former and grand-neice to the latter, Margaret Buckley, (daughter of Daniel Buckley of Charleville, co. Cork, coachman), by a letter directed to Mr. James Bourke, No. 189 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.
- 27 March 1847
- Of Edmond McSweeney, a native of Kanturk, co. Cork. When last heard from, he was in Baltimore, Md, and was then preparing to remove from there to Louisville, Ky, where it is supposed he is at present. Any information of him will be thankfully received by Mr. Patrick McAuliff, Andover Bridge P. O, Mass.
- 24 July 1847
- Of Thomas Heaphy, who came to America about 10 or 11 years ago, a native of Churchtown, co. Cork. When last heard from he worked for John McBride, Waterville, State of Ohio. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, James Heaphy, New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- 14 August 1847
- Of Timothy Horrigan, formerly of Ballyclough, co. Cork, who came to America in April 1846. When last heard from he was in Roxbury, Ms. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, Patrick Horrigan, care of Mrs. Thomas Sullivan, No. 112 Broad street, Boston, Ms.
- 9 October 1847
- Of John Jordan, a native of Charleville, co. Cork, who sailed from Liverpool to Boston last June - is supposed to be now in New York. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his wife, Mary Jordan. Direct to Edmund Ryan, Winter street, Lowell, Ms. for Michael Walsh, Carpenter.
- 6 November 1847
- Of Thomas and John Murphy, natives of Mallow, co. Cork, who came to America in 1844. When last heard from they were in Dubuque, Iowa Territory, and supposed to be there at present. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their brother, Christopher Murphy, care of Mr. Thomas Turner, Roxbury, Ms.
- 11 December 1847
- Of William, David, John and Mary Ann Pigott, natives of Dunmahan, parish of Glanworth, co. Cork, who sailed in the Rosanna from Cork to Quebec in May last. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their uncle, Bryan Pigott, 89 Hamilton street, Boston, Ms.
- 18 December 1847
- Of Thomas, David, and James Roche, natives of Kanturk, co. Cork. Thomas came to America in the summer of 1840 - David in 1843. When last heard from were in Sacketts Harbor, Jefferson County, N. York. James came in the summer of 1847, from Mallow, co. Cork. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their brother, Patrick, care of Daniel Cavanagh, No. 47 Prince st, New York.
- 25 December 1847
- Of Cornelius Carey of Carrigdowning, parish of Kildorerry, co. Cork, who landed in New York in the latter part of November last, and is supposed to be at present in the State of New York. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, Roger Carey, West Hartford, Windsor County, Vt. - or his sister, Marey Carey, Halifax Woolen Factory, Ms.
- 29 January 1848
- Of Patrick Calahan, who lived in Grawnard, parish of Liscarrol, co. Cork, and came to America 25 years ago. When last heard from he was in New York. His sister, Elizabeth Calahan, is anxious to hear from him. Direct letter to Michael Jones, 4th st, Portland, Me, to be forwarded to Michael Fynh.
- 12 February 1848
- Of Patrick Daly, a native of the parish of Granagh, co. Cork, who emigrated to this country about 15 years ago, and is supposed to reside in Maryland. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by sister, Ellen Daly, care of Joseph Jeffers, 324 Ann street, Boston, Ms.
- 26 February 1848
- Of Jeremiah O'Brien, who left Ireland about 32 years ago; a native of co. Cork, parish of Glanworth. His wife's name is Mary Nagle. If this should meet his eye or any person knowing him would confer a great favor on his daughter, Ellen O'Brien, care of John McCarthy, Pottsville, Schuylkille County, Pa.
- 18 March 1848
- Ellen Foley, Donerail, co. Cork, wishes to let her cousin, James Green, New York, that she is in Lawrence city, Ms. She would like to go to him if he would write for her. Any commands addressed to her care of E. O'Rourke, Lawrence city, Ms.
- Of Catherine Dunn, native of co. Cork, parish of Doneraile - daughter of John and Bridget Dunn. When last heard from (about a year since) she was living in Boston. Any information of her will be thankfully received by her sister, Margaret. Address her husband, James Coyle, Canandaigua, N. Y.
- 25 March 1848
- Of Cornelius Regan, of co. Cork, parish Buttefant. His brother, William, is anxious to hear from him. Any information will be received if directed to the care of Richard Farrell, Syracuse city, 1st Ward, Onondaga County, N. Y.
- 8 April 1848
- Of Michael Hogan, natives of Colinagh, parish of Newtown, co. Cork, who emigrated to Quebec about 10 years ago, and when last heard from was living within 20 or 30 miles of Quebec, and is said to have settled there. The name of the place is not known by his brothers, William and Denis Hogan, who are very anxious to hear from him. If this should meet his eye or anyone acquainted with him will please write to them care of Michael O'Hern, Old Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Ms.
- 13 May 1848
- Of Bridget Nash, (whose maiden name was Bridget Breen) a native of Doneraile, co. Cork, who arrived in Boston 11 years ago and has not been heard of since. Any information respecting her will be kindly received by her sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Taylor, 10 East Orange street, Boston, Ms.
- 8 July 1848
- Of Jeremiah Smiddy, native of Newtown, co.' Cork, and has been in this country several years. It having been reported that he died in Springfield last winter, his brother, John Smiddy, who lives in Bombay, Franklin County, N. Y, near the lines of Lower Canada, came to Springfield in order to ascertain the particulars of his death, but can get no tidings of him dead or alive, and returns home without obtaining any knowledge of him. If this should meet the eye of any person or persons who know anything of Jeremiah Smiddy, they are requested to write a letter to John Smiddy, Fort Covington, Franklin Co, N. Y.
- 15 July 1848
- Of Timothy Spellane, native of Glenville, co. Cork. He lived in St. John's, Lower Canada, in October, 1847, and removed some time after to the State of New York or Vermont. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by Mr. John Murphy (who is married to Timothy's sister, Abby Spellane), - direct to him at Milford, Ms.
- Of Thomas O'Brien, a native of Ballyhooly, co. Cork. He arrived in Boston last August, and when last heard from he was in Bridgewater, Ms. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, John O'Brien, care of James Barry, 114 Broad st, Boston, Ms.
- 22 July 1848
- Of John Walsh and Margaret (his wife), the former a native of Charleville, co. Cork, and the latter of Tralee, co. Kerry, who sailed from Tralee and landed in Quebec 7 years since, - 12 months ago he was employed on the Providence Railroad; supposed now to be on the New Haven and New York Railroad. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by Johanna Hurly (his mother-in-law) 30 Oneida street, South Cove, Boston, Ms.
- 29 July 1848
- Of John O. Callaghan, a native of co. Cork, parish of Bally-clogh, who left home 16th of April, 1845; when last heard from was in Boston. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his mother, sister and brother - Patrick Callaghan, at Thomas Sullivan's, No. 112 Broad street, Boston, Ms.
- 5 August 1848
- Of John McCarty, native of Knocknavan, parish of Kildorrery, county Cork, who sailed from Liverpool about 12 years since and landed in New York. He was in St. Louis, Mo, two years ago. Any information representing him will be kindly received by his brother, James McCarty, care of Thomas Condon, 21 Fleet strt [sic], Boston, Ms.
- 26 August 1848
- Of William Mullane, native of Scart, parish of Ballyclough, co. Cork, who sailed from Cork in April, 1847, and arrived in St. John, N. B. Any information respecting him will be kindly received by his brother, Daniel Mullane, care of William Walsh, Pine Hill, Monmouth, Me.
- 28 October 1848
- Of Timothy Keeffe and Michael Barrett - natives of Mallow, co. Cork. Timothy is supposed to reside at New Orleans, La, and Michael at Pittsburg, Pa. Any information resepecting either of them will be kindly received by Ellen Keeffe, sister of Timothy. - Address care of George Watson, Esq, Roxbury, Ms.
- 11 November 1848
- Of John Murphy, a native of Glenville, co. Cork, Ireland, who arrived in Boston three or four months ago. Any person knowing his whereabouts will please address John Daly, Richmond, Berkshire county, Mass.
- 2 December 1848
- Of Bridget Field, native of co. Cork, parish of Kilmurry; - left Mallow 24th June, 1813, and embarked soon after for Baltimore; - her husband's name, John Condon; had two children, John and Mary Condon. - Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by her brother, Jeremiah Field, 4 East Orange street, Boston, Ms.
- 6 January 1849
- Of Edmund Walsh, of the parish of Glanworth, co. Cork, by his brother, John Walsh, lately arrived. - When last heard from he was in Silvan, near Detroit, Michigan. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his brother, who is in slender circumstances. Address Wm Walsh, New Haven, Ct.
- 13 January 1849
- Of Timothy Michael Sullivan, native of the parish of Droumetarriffe, co. Cork - sailed from the Cove of Cork about 18 years ago - when last heard from (7 years ago) was in South Carolina. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sister, Ellen O'Sullivan, care of Joseph O'Hea Cantillon, Lawrence, Ms.
- 27 January 1849
- Of John Wrixon, native of the parish of Mallow, co. Cork, who left Boston about 3 weeks since. Any information respecting either of them [sic] will be kindly received by his cousin, Ellen Connell, care of Patrick Tracy, 112 Broad street, Boston, Ms.
- 17 March 1849
- Of John Dunnigan, native of Burnfort, parish of Ballinnamona, co. Cork. He lived for some time in Roxbury and worked in Mr. Crasser's Carpet Factory - he left there about 6 or 7 months ago, and has not been heard from since. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sister, Elizabeth Dunnigan, care of Mr. John Higgins, 24 Hamilton street, Boston, Ms.
- 28 July 1849
- Of Margaret and Ellen Linehan, natives of Mallow, co Cork. Left New York eighteen months ago, and are supposed to be in Boston. Any information of them will be thankfully received by their sister, Hannah, at 542 Pearl st, New York.
- 25 August 1849
- Of Timothy Hannigan, Tenniscart, parish of Buttevant, co. Cork, who emigrated to this country in March, 1845 - when last heard from was in Woonsocket Falls, R. I. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brothers, Richard and James - care of Patrick Nugent, Fitchburg, Ms.
- 8 September 1849
- Of Thomas and Daniel McCauliffe, brothers, who left Ireland about 7 years since -- natives of the town of Buttevant, c. Cork. When last heard from they were living in Kentucky. Any information respecting either of them will be thankfully received by their neices, Hannah and Sarah McCauliffe, daughters of Michael McCauliffe, who lately arrived in this city, - care of John Stoars, No. 30 Prince st, Boston, Ms.
- 29 September 1849
- Of Thomas Dunlea, native of co. Cork, Ardnageehy, Watergrasshill, who left Liverpool, 3rd May, 1847 and arrived in Boston 8th June, 1847. Supposed to have went to Milwaukie, Wisconsin, with a gentleman by the name of Mr. William James, who came in the ship John Currier, Capt. Knapp, with Thomas. The said Thomas Dunlea is a young man from 19 to 21 years of age. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his friend, Daniel Joseph O'Keeffe, Springfield, Ms.
- 8 December 1849
- Of Mary and Catherine McNamara, of Glanworth, co. Cork, who left Liverpool for New York Mary on the 1st of August, 1849, and Catherine on the 17th March, 1849. Any information respecting theh [sic] present residence will be thankfully received by their sister Honora McNamara, care of James Mountain, Albany street, Hartford, Ct.
- 15 December 1849
- Of Mary Ann Holly, who emigrated from the parish of Castletown Roach, co. Cork, about 1837 and now supposed to be with her uncle, Jeremiah Holly. When last heard she was in Albany, N. Y. Any information respecting her will be thankfully received by her father, Patrick Holly, by writing to the Pilot Agent, James Smith, Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
- 29 December 1849
- Of David Nagle, a man of about six feet high, of sandy complexion, native of Roache's country, barony of Annakisha, co. Cork. When last heard of was in Kingston, Upper Canada, about 18 years ago, - at that time got married to Maria Palmer, at Niagara Falls, - he was then about 35 years of age. If he be living he will hear of something to his advantage by writing to the Editor of the Boston Pilot, Boston, Ms.
- 19 January 1850
- Of Andrew Colehan, (blacksmith by trade), native of Mallow, co. Cork; - when last heard of was in Buffalo, in July, 1849. Any information of him will be directed to Mr. Peter Mahoney, Pendleton, Niagara County, N. Y.
- Of Thomas Barry, of Glanworth, county Cork, when last heard from was at Grand Rapids, Michigan, but is supposed to be at present in Milwaukie, Wisconsin. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother-in-law, Mr. James Fox, No. 22 Washington Avenue, Boston, Ms.
- 2 February 1850
- Of Daniel Sullivan, of parish Glountane, co. Cork, near Mallon [sic], who is supposed to be living with Timothy Riordan, blacksmith, Windsor, Vermont. - Also of Jeremiah McCarthy, native of parish Kenra, near Bandon, co. Cork. When last heard from he was in Newmarket, New Hampshire, boarding master on Rail Road. A line addressed to James B. Scanlon, Louisville, Ky, will be attended to.
- 16 February 1850
- Of Michael Roche, (Blacksmith), a native of Marrow (ad. of 2/23/50 corrects to Mallow), co. Cork, who emigrated to this country about 2 years ago, and landed in New York. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his cousin, James Roche, (Blacksmith), No. 24 Hamilton street Boston, Ms.
- 30 March 1850
- Of James, John, and Mark Bush, (brothers), natives of Doneraile, co. Cork. When last heard from were in Ohio. Any information will be thankfully received by their brother, Thomas Bush, No. 23 Ann st, New York.
- 11 May 1850
- Of Edmond O'Dea, (cooper by trade), a native of Kildorry, co. Cork, who came to America about 4 years ago. When last heard from he was in Charlestown (near Boston), and supposed to be there at present. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sister, Catherine O'Dea, No. 24 Chelsea street, Charlestown, Ms.
- Of Timothy Cowhy, of Ballycosgry, parish of Ballyhea, co. Cork, who landed in New York 6 years ago. He was in Pennsylvania 5 years ago, and is supposed to be there still. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, John, who landed in this country about a month ago. Direct to him, care of John Walsh, Stockbridge Iron Works, Berkshire County, Ms.
- 25 May 1850
- Of Owen Sheahan, of the parish of Ballyclough, co. Cork. When last heard from (24th Sept. 1849) was working on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his brother, Patrick Sheahan, care of Michael O'Connor, Augusta, Georgia.
- 20 July 1850
- Of Donnell Hartnett, (Carpenter); also, of his sister, Mary, and brother, Michael, natives of Burnfort Island, Mallow, co. Cork, - supposed to be in Springfield. Any information concerning them will be gratefully acknowledged by Julia Finn, 37 1/2 Friend street, or at the Emigrant Office, 4 Congress Square, Boston, Ms.
- 27 July 1850
- Of Mary Ann, Thomas, Michael, and Ellen McSweeny, children of the late William McSweeny, of co, Cork. They left Ireland in April, 1847, for Toronto, Upper Canada, to join their mother, Mrs. Mary McSweeny. Any information of them will be thankfully received by Thomas Kelly, Bacon's Hotel, New London, Connecticut - or by their aunt, Mrs. Dr. McSweeny, of Kildorrey, co. Cork, Ireland.
- 24 August 1850
- Of Thomas Hickey, native of Streamhill, parish Doneraile. He is supposed to be in Canada. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sister, Bridget, who lately arrived in New York. Address her, care of Timothy Mannix, 26 Washington Avenue, Boston, Ms.
- 14 September 1850
- Of James Supple (Blacksmith) of Buttevant, co. Cork, who came to America about 26 years ago, and supposed to be now in New Orleans working in a foundry. Information of him will be thankfully received by Adam Supple, Milford, Worcester County, Ms.
- 26 October 1850
- Of Michael J. Sullivan, of Ballygriffin, parish of Ballinamore, barony of Fermoy, co. Cork, who came to St. John, N. B., about 10 years ago. When last heard from was in Worcester, Ms. Should this meet with any person acquainted with him lately they will oblige by dropping a line to his brother, John Sullivan, Cleveland, Ohio.
- Catherine Burke, from Mallow, co. Cork, is in the vicinity of Boston, and wishes to find her brother, Michael Burke, who arrived in Boston about the 6th of April, 1849. When last heard from he was at work on a railroad about one hundred miles from Boston. A letter will reach his sister if sent to 205 Washington street, Boston, Ms.
- 30 November 1850
- Of Daniel Corbett, native of Grennagh (or the half-way House) co. Cork, who came to America in Sept. 1848. When last heard from (about a year since) was in the neighborhood of New York city, and desired letter to him addressed in care of John Foley, corner of Oak and Pearl sts, New York. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by John Barrett, care of Mr. Walter Walsh, East Cambridge, Ms.
- Of John Gany, late of Ballyhooly, co. Cork. He came to this country about five years ago. When last heard from was in Boston. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, David Gany, at John Gany's, 141 Sixteenth street between 1st Avenue and Avenue A, New York.
- Of Daniel and James McCarthy, Masons, who landed in the U. States about 25 years ago, from Ballyhooly, co. Cork. Dan is supposed in Orleans, Alabama, and James in Buffalo, N. Y. Information of them will be thankfully received by their half brother and sister, Owen and Margaret Dowlin. Direct to Weekly Dispatch Office, Peterboro, Upper Canada.
- 7 December 1850
- Of James Barry, native of Castletown Roach, co. Cork. When last heard from was in Tennessee working on the Railroad with Mr. Wm Heffernor, Contractor. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his father, Wm. Barry, Perry street, Buffalo, N. Y.
- 28 December 1850
- Of Bartholomew Heffernan, from Brohill, parish Charleville, co. Cork. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother's son, Jeremiah Heffernan, South Danvers, Ms.
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- Of Frank Sullivan, a native of Mohereen, parish of Glountoun, 3 miles west of Mallon [sic], co. Cork. When last heardf of he was in Cincinnati, last spring - reported to have died of cholera. Information will be thankfully received by his wife, Mary Sullivan. Also of Morgan Sweeny, by his brother, Daniel Sweeney [sic]. Direct to John C. Barrett, No. 27 Fifth st, Louisville, Ky, - for Mary Sullivan.
- 1 March 1851
- Of William O'Conners, native of parish Doneraile, town of Shanbaleymore, co. Cork, - when last heard from he was in Virginia. Address Ellen O'Conners, care of E. Allen & Co, Boston, Ms.
- 12 April 1851
- Of John Ray, formerly of Ballycosgrove, parish Ballyhay, co. Cork, who came to America 10 or 11 years ago; - when last heard from (December 1847) he was in Missouri and desired to be addressed Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his brother, Thomas Ray, care of Thomas Gorman, No. 13 Washington Square, Boston, Ms.
- 7 June 1851
- Of James Burns, native of parish of Killdarery, county Cork, who landed in New York about 11 years ago. When last heard from he was in New Orleans. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, Michael Burns, Batavia, Genesee County, New York, N. Y.
- 21 June 1851
- Of Edmond Parker, native of parish Buttevant, co. Cork. When last heard from was in the state of New York. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, John Parker, Frankfort, Ky.
- 12 July 1851
- Of Patrick Hennessy, from Kildorrory, parish of Mullocco, co. Cork. When last heard of (about a year ago) he was in St. Louis. Any information of him, directed to his mother, Mrs. Hennessy, care of Rev. James Lynch, Bermingham, Ct, will be thankfully received.
- 23 August 1851
- Of Patrick Connolly & wife, from Ballyclough, co. Cork, who left home about 15 years ago and landed in Halifax, N.S. When last heard from (about 9 years ago) they were in Massachusetts. Any information resepcting them will be thankfully received by their sister, Catherine Buckly, No. 12 Wharf street, Boston, care of John Walsh.
- Of Benjamin, Jerry, & Johanna Cullanane - Benjamin came to New York 3 years ago last November, from Ballavonere, parish Doneraile, co. Cork; when last heard from he was in Albany at Cornelius O'Brien's. Jerry and his sister, Johanna, sailed from Cork a year ago. When last heard from they were in Baltimore. Any information of them will be thankfully received by their brother, Denis Culnane[sic], Warren, Grafton County, N. Y.
- 13 September 1851
- Of William Fitzgibbon, from parish Glanworth, co. Cork, who landed in Quebec 6 yrs ago, by ship Wallace from Liverpool. When last heard from (4 yrs ago) he was in South Boston, Ms. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sisters, Mary, Johanna & Catherine, and Daniel Fitzgibbon, Salmon Falls, N. H. (See 26 February 1853)
- 4 October 1851
- Of John & Margaret Dorgan, natives of parish Ballinamona, co. Cork, who left home about 14 yrs ago, & landed in Boston. When last heard of (about 2 mos. ago) John was in Oswego, N.Y, & Margaret was in Lowell about 7 yrs ago. Any information regarding them will be received by their brother, William Dorgan, care of John Walsh, No. 12 Wharf street, Boston, Ms.
- 1 November 1851
- Of Susan Barrett, native of co. Cork, parish Mallah, who left home about 2 yrs since & landed in New York - when last heard of (about 8 months since) she was in Albany. Any information respecting her will be thankfully received by her friend, John Casey, Winthrop House, - or Patrick Casey, 3 Sullivan place, Boston.
- 31 January 1852
- Of David Powers, who left co. Cork, Castletownroche about 7 years ago - sailed from Cork to Quebec, lived some time in Montreal, and when last heard of was in Upper Canada. His brother, William, who landed in New York last August, wishes to hear from him. Direct to William Powers, Mamaroneck, Westchester County, N.Y.
- Of John & Margaret Dunn, from Ballyviniter, parish Mallon [sic], co. Cork, who left home about 3 years. They are supposed to be in the state of New York. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their sister, Mrs. Catherine Colman (formerly Dunn), care of Daniel Colman, Watertown, Ms.
- 20 March 1852
- Of John Buckley, native of co. Cork, parish Glanworth, townland of Ballyclough, aged about 60 - is in this country upwards of 20 years. When last heard of he was within 20 miles of Dubuque. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his nephew, Charles O'Neill, South Hadley, Ms.
- 27 March 1852
- Of Michael Walsh, native of parish Churchtown, co. Cork - left Ireland in March 1849 - sailed from Liverpool to New York - lived last in Madison, Indiana. A line addressed to his brother-in-law, Martin McNamara, Louisville, Ky, will receive immediate attention.
- 17 April 1852
- Of Michael Healy, native of parish Newtown, co. Cork, who left New Hampton, N. H, 18th October, 1849, in company with Timothy Cronin & Patrick O'Neill; - their intention being to proceed to Frankfort, Ky. A rumor that he died about 5 miles from Frankfort, where he was then employed, has been received. Any information relative to the fact will be thankfully received by his brother Patk. Healy, 13 Washington Square, Boston, Ms.
- 8 May 1852
- Of John & Michael, sons of Thomas Leahy, from parish Ballyclough, co. Cork - came to America about 15 or 16 years ago. Their sister, Nancy Leahey [sic], will be thankful for any intelligence of them, at No. 324 Ann st, Boston, Ms.
- Of David & Thomas Henesey, of Dunmahan, parish Glanworth, co. Cork, who came to this country in 1840. When last heard of David, was in New London, Ct, about 9 years since, and is supposed to have gone West. - Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by his sister, Mary Henesy, care of Timothy Woods, No. 68 Centre street, New York.
- 15 May 1852
- Of Catherine Connors, native of parish Kellavillian, co. Cork, who emigrated to this country about 7 years ago and landed in Boston. She is supposed to be in this city or vicinity. Her cousin, Timothy Holihan, who lived some years in England, is now in Boston and wishes to hear from her. Direct to Timothy Holihan, care of Mr. Timothy Harrington, No. 2 North Square, Boston, Ms.
- 22 May 1852
- Of Maurice & David Geary, children of David Geary, natives of parish Donerail, co. Cork. When last heard from they were in New Hampshire. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their father, David Geary, care of John Geary, No. 18 High street, Salem, Ms.
- 29 May 1852
- Of John & Patrick Flynn (brothers), natives of co Cork parish Kilworth, - last four years lived in Ballyclough, parish Glanworth, - landed in New York 8th March 1852. The younger of the brothers was sick in Hospital when last heard of, and the elder boarded at Patrick O'Grady's, No. 34 Pearl st, New York. Any information of them will be thankfully received by their brother, Thomas Flynn, Brooksville, Albermarle County, Va.
- 5 June 1852
- Of Philip Murphy, native of parish Butevant, co. Cork, who left in 1847 and landed in New York. When last herd of (3 years ago) he was in Boston. Any information respecting him will be thankfully recieved by his brother, David Murphy, care of John Brown, no. 149 Bread st, Boston, Ms.
- 19 June 1852
- Of Andrew Farrell, and his son, Andrew, natives of townland Carker, parish Doneraile, co. Cork, who landed in New York in June, 1849. When last heard from they were in Chicago, Illinois. Any information respecting either of them will be thankfully received by Patrick Farrell, care of W. B. McConlogue, 181 Smithfield st, near 7th, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- 21 August 1852
- Of Elizabeth Cox, of Castletown Roach, co. Cork wife to Thomas Finnell of said county. When last heard from was in Taunton, Ms, and emigrated to Wisconsin. Any information respecting them will be thankfully receiv'd by her brother, Thomas Cox, Oakdale, Delaware County, Pa.
- 9 October 1852
- Of John Healy or MacAnlif, native of parish of Castletownroche, when last heard from, was in Louisiana. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sister, Catherine Healy, No. 6 John's Court, Philadelphia.
- 23 October 1852
- Of Michael Flinn, of Malow; also John Calahan, of Balinamony. When last herd from they were in New York, about 2 yrs ago; Flinn kept a lodging house. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their brother in law, Daniel Sweeney, care of Robt. Strain, Niverville, Columbia County, N. Y.
- 19 February 1853
- Of John & Eliza Coleman, from parish Churchtown; supposed to be in New York one year since. Any information will be thankfully received by their brother, Wm. Coleman, Harrisburg, Pa.
- Of John Doyle, from parish Churchtown, near Buttivant, who landed in Quebec in 1839; when last heard from (in May, 1851) was near Boston. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his brother, Thomas Doyle, Milestown, Philadelphia Co'y, Pa.
- 26 February 1853
- Of William Fitzgibbon, native of parish Glanwirth; when last heard of he worked on the Manchester and Lawrence Railroad; supposed to be now in the state of Ohio. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sisters and brother, Mary, Johanna, Catherine, & Daniel Fitzgibbons[sic], Salmon Falls, N. H. (See 13 September 1851)
- 30 April 1853
- Of Jerry & Dan Sheehan, natives of Ballinvuskig, parish Burrinfort, Mallow. Jerry left Ireland about 13 years ago, and Dan about 12. Also Tim. Connell, of Lisduggin, parish Castle Magner, supposed to be in Cincinnati. Any information will be thankfully received by their cousin, Margaret Ahern, care of Dennis Sullivan, 66 Atkinson street, Boston, Ms.
- Of Mary & Ellen Casey, from parish Kildorery; sailed in November last from Liverpool in ship Western World for New York. Any information will be thankfully recieved by their brother, Michael Casey, Staunton, Augusta Co., Va.
- 11 June 1853
- Of Daniel Mulcahy, from parish of Ballinamona, near Mallow; when last heard from was in East Brooklyn, N. Y.; now supposed to be in Sandusky, Ohio. Any information will be thankfully received by his uncle, John Mulcahy, care of John Coleman, 2 Washington square, Boston, Ms.
- 25 June 1853
- Of John Doyle, parish Ballyclough; came to this country about a year since. Information of him will be thankfully received by his brother, Cornelius Doyle, Sartwell, McKean Co, Pa.
- 23 July 1853
- Of Bridget Kiely, of Castletownroche, who landed in New Orleans 5th Dec. 1851. Any information will be thankfully received by her brother, Timothy Kiely, care of Mrs. Ausbury Harrison, Belville, St. Clare Co., Illinois.
- 27 August 1853
- Of John Lyons, Laharan, parish Kilshannig - he sailed from Cork to Boston in 1846; last heard from was in Milwaukee 4 years ago. He was about 45 years of age, and his wife, Johanna McSweeney, about 43 years. Information will be thankfully received by his friends, John Sullivan, Boston, or Daniel Sullivan, West Bethel, Vt.
- 15 October 1853
- Of Patrick Frazier, native of Buttefin, who arrived in this country about 3 years ago with a family named Anderson. Information will be thankfully received by Johanna Frazier, Stoughton, Ms.
- 29 October 1853
- Of Jeremiah Sullivan, parish Glanworth; last seen in Hartford, Ct. Information will be thankfully received by his brother, Timothy Sullivan, Zanesville, Ohio.
- 5 November 1853
- Of Patrick Flynn, Monee, parish Rahan, barony Fermoy; came to St. John, N. B, about 14 yrs ago; last heard from he had bought a farm in West Williamstown, N. Y. Also of John Flynn, who came to St. John, N. B, with Anne Flynn, and thence to Schenectady, N. Y; when last heard from was in Dayton, O. Address their brother, Michl Flynn, Port Richmond, Pa; care of Wm. Leahey.
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