Ancestors in Ballinlough

[Sister Margaret L. Kelly]

May 5, 1998<p>I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene<br>Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the<br>Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.<p>I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic<br>Church of the area.<p>I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August <br>1998, and it would be great to have some information.
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[Jeanne Connell]

: May 5, 1998<p>: I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene<br>: Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the<br>: Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.<p>: I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic<br>: Church of the area.<p>: I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August <br>: 1998, and it would be great to have some information.<p>My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in <br>Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. <br>Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to<br>the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on<br>my grandfather's family but haven't received it <br>yet.<p> Jeanne Connell

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[Liam Kelly]

: : May 5, 1998: : I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene: : Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the: : Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.: : I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic: : Church of the area.: : I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August : : 1998, and it would be great to have some information.: My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in : Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. : Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to: the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on: my grandfather's family but haven't received it : yet.: Jeanne Connell:: Sister, could you be more specific as to what Townland or area he Kellys came from in Ballinlough as I may have a connection for you.Regards, Liam Kelly

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[Sr. Margaret L. Kelly]

: : May 5, 1998<p>: : I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene<br>: : Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the<br>: : Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.<p>: : I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic<br>: : Church of the area.<p>: : I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August <br>: : 1998, and it would be great to have some information.<p>: My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in <br>: Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. <br>: Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to<br>: the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on<br>: my grandfather's family but haven't received it <br>: yet.<p>: Jeanne Connell<p>May 7, 1998<p>My grandmother, Margo Greene, born Ballinlough c.1875 daughter of Roger Greene and Mary Flynn, married Michael J. Kelly, son of Michael J. Kelly and Anne Smith. The 2 firstborn children of this union were Mary and Michael Joseph ( my father) My grandfather preceeded his family to NY. Grandmother brought my father to NY when my father was 2 years old. The first child Mary, died in Ireland. The Greene-Kelly marriage took place c. 1898-1899. The Greene family were farmers; the Kelly family were well off. Sr. Margaret L. Kelly

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[Sr. Margaret L. Kelly]

: : : May 5, 1998: : I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene: : Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the: : Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.: : I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic: : Church of the area.: : I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August : : 1998, and it would be great to have some information.: My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in : Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. : Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to: the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on: my grandfather's family but haven't received it : yet.: Jeanne Connell:: Sister, could you be more specific as to what Townland or area he Kellys came from in Ballinlough as I may have a connection for you.Regards, Liam Kelly<p>Liam, I don't have much information on my grandfather, Michael J. Kelly. He was one of 3 children of Michael Joseph Kelly and Anne Smith. Anne Smith was the maid in the Kelly family. After that marriage, they had to flee to NY. They returned to Ballinlough after several years. That was where my grandfather met and married Margo Greene, my grandmother. Grandfather had two brothers: James and Patrick. I have one other possibility for information. I will check it and get back to you. Thank you for your kindness. Sr. Margaret

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[Sr. Margaret L. Kelly]

: : : : May 5, 1998: : I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene: : Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the: : Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.: : I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic: : Church of the area.: : I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August : : 1998, and it would be great to have some information.: My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in : Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. : Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to: the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on: my grandfather's family but haven't received it : yet.: Jeanne Connell:: Sister, could you be more specific as to what Townland or area he Kellys came from in Ballinlough as I may have a connection for you.Regards, Liam Kelly<p>: Liam, I don't have much information on my grandfather, Michael J. Kelly. He was one of 3 children of Michael Joseph Kelly and Anne Smith. Anne Smith was the maid in the Kelly family. After that marriage, they had to flee to NY. They returned to Ballinlough after several years. That was where my grandfather met and married Margo Greene, my grandmother. Grandfather had two brothers: James and Patrick. I have one other possibility for information. I will check it and get back to you. Thank you for your kindness. Sr. Margaret<p>I checked another source: Michael Joseph Kelly and Anne Smith may have had their home in Williamstown, Galway. My grandfather, Michael Joseph was born in Brookly, NY. The other two children, James and Patrick were born in Ireland, after the Kellys returned to Ballinlough, Roscommon. It was probably in Ballinlough, that the eldest son, Michael Joseph, married Margo Greene. Sr. Margaret

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[brian mccarthy]

: : : May 5, 1998: : I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene: : Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the: : Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.: : I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic: : Church of the area.: : I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August : : 1998, and it would be great to have some information.: My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in : Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. : Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to: the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on: my grandfather's family but haven't received it : yet.: Jeanne Connell:: Sister, could you be more specific as to what Townland or area he Kellys came from in Ballinlough as I may have a connection for you.Regards, Liam Kelly<p>Margaret: My Ballinlough forebears were Winstons. Of the townland Carrick. We had at least one Kelly connection, and I think a Greene. South, a bit from Carrick/Balinlough is a place called Garranlan. that's near the old Catholic church/chapel Kiltullagh, and a grand old man named Jack Kelley told me old stories in 1988. He's died since, but locals swear he was a fountain of local lore. Today there is a Catholic church in Ballinlough, I think the P.P. is named Ball, but it is a fairly new church, and I doubt if the people you are researching would have gone to mass there. Still, Fr. Ball may have records of Kiltullagh, or any other are R.C. church that your relatives frequented. (And, he may not). All of the above is off the top of my mind without checking sources. If any of this interests you & you'd like to ask questions, I'd be happy to dig into my sources and see if I have further info.<p>:Brian McCarthy<p>

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[Sr. Margaret L. Kelly]

: : : : May 5, 1998: : I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene: : Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the: : Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.: : I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic: : Church of the area.: : I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August : : 1998, and it would be great to have some information.: My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in : Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. : Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to: the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on: my grandfather's family but haven't received it : yet.: Jeanne Connell:: Sister, could you be more specific as to what Townland or area he Kellys came from in Ballinlough as I may have a connection for you.Regards, Liam Kelly<p>: Margaret: My Ballinlough forebears were Winstons. Of the townland Carrick. We had at least one Kelly connection, and I think a Greene. South, a bit from Carrick/Balinlough is a place called Garranlan. that's near the old Catholic church/chapel Kiltullagh, and a grand old man named Jack Kelley told me old stories in 1988. He's died since, but locals swear he was a fountain of local lore. Today there is a Catholic church in Ballinlough, I think the P.P. is named Ball, but it is a fairly new church, and I doubt if the people you are researching would have gone to mass there. Still, Fr. Ball may have records of Kiltullagh, or any other are R.C. church that your relatives frequented. (And, he may not). All of the above is off the top of my mind without checking sources. If any of this interests you & you'd like to ask questions, I'd be happy to dig into my sources and see if I have further info.<p>: :Brian McCarthy<p>May 9, 1998<br>Brian, Thank you for your reply. This ancestor search is becoming more exciting. I did hear that the Greenes were buried in the Garranlahan cemetery. I am not sure what a townland is. Does that mean that my ancestors lived in a smaller place than Ballinlough? Could it be Grange? Yes, I am very interested in what you may be able to find out for me, and in advance I thank you sincerely. Sr. Margaret

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[Sr. Margaret L. Kelly]

: : May 5, 1998<p>: : I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene<br>: : Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the<br>: : Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.<p>: : I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic<br>: : Church of the area.<p>: : I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August <br>: : 1998, and it would be great to have some information.<p>: My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in <br>: Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. <br>: Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to<br>: the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on<br>: my grandfather's family but haven't received it <br>: yet.<p>: Jeanne Connell<p>May 9, 1998 Jeanne, I do not know if there is any connection, as I have not heard of a Bridget Kelly in the family, but of course it is possible. Can you be in touch again if you find out anything? I thank you. Sr. Margaret

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[Sr. Margaret L. Kelly]

: : : : May 5, 1998: : I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene: : Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the: : Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.: : I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic: : Church of the area.: : I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August : : 1998, and it would be great to have some information.: My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in : Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. : Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to: the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on: my grandfather's family but haven't received it : yet.: Jeanne Connell:: Sister, could you be more specific as to what Townland or area he Kellys came from in Ballinlough as I may have a connection for you.Regards, Liam Kelly<p>: Margaret: My Ballinlough forebears were Winstons. Of the townland Carrick. We had at least one Kelly connection, and I think a Greene. South, a bit from Carrick/Balinlough is a place called Garranlan. that's near the old Catholic church/chapel Kiltullagh, and a grand old man named Jack Kelley told me old stories in 1988. He's died since, but locals swear he was a fountain of local lore. Today there is a Catholic church in Ballinlough, I think the P.P. is named Ball, but it is a fairly new church, and I doubt if the people you are researching would have gone to mass there. Still, Fr. Ball may have records of Kiltullagh, or any other are R.C. church that your relatives frequented. (And, he may not). All of the above is off the top of my mind without checking sources. If any of this interests you & you'd like to ask questions, I'd be happy to dig into my sources and see if I have further info.<p>: :Brian McCarthy<p>Brian, I think the Greene's townland was Grange. Do you have any information on that place? I understand it is an area of 390 acres. Sr. Margaret

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[Sr. Margaret L. Kelly]

: : : : May 5, 1998: : I am looking for descendants of the Roger Greene: : Family in Ballinlough, and the descendants of the: : Michael Joseph Kelly Family of Ballinlough.: : I would appreciate also, the name of the Catholic: : Church of the area.: : I expect to be in Ballinlough at the end of August : : 1998, and it would be great to have some information.: My grandfather, Michael Connell, was born in : Ballinlough. His mother's name was Bridget Kelly. : Wonder if there is any connection. I have sent to: the Roscommon Heritage Center for information on: my grandfather's family but haven't received it : yet.: Jeanne Connell:: Sister, could you be more specific as to what Townland or area he Kellys came from in Ballinlough as I may have a connection for you.Regards, Liam Kelly<p>: Margaret: My Ballinlough forebears were Winstons. Of the townland Carrick. We had at least one Kelly connection, and I think a Greene. South, a bit from Carrick/Balinlough is a place called Garranlan. that's near the old Catholic church/chapel Kiltullagh, and a grand old man named Jack Kelley told me old stories in 1988. He's died since, but locals swear he was a fountain of local lore. Today there is a Catholic church in Ballinlough, I think the P.P. is named Ball, but it is a fairly new church, and I doubt if the people you are researching would have gone to mass there. Still, Fr. Ball may have records of Kiltullagh, or any other are R.C. church that your relatives frequented. (And, he may not). All of the above is off the top of my mind without checking sources. If any of this interests you & you'd like to ask questions, I'd be happy to dig into my sources and see if I have further info.<p>: :Brian McCarthy<p>Brian:<p>I have since found the names of the other families<br>in Grange Townland, Roscommon - 22 of them. One is <br>Winston. Any connection?<br>Sr. Margaret

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