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Three siblings, Richard McEvoy, John McAvoy and Mary McEvoy, immigrated to western Niagara County, NY between 1846 and 1852.  We believe their parents were Martin & Helen McAvoy. 

According to the Tithe Applotment in 1829 a Martn McAvoy was listed on page 10 as living in Behaglass, Roscrea.

According to RC Church burial records a Martin MacKevoy, age 69, died on 26 Jan 1839, his address was listed as Lismakin.  Parish/District listed as Cournaganeen (Bourney). 

Mary McAvoy, born about March 1821 married Malachi Carroll on 7 Feb 1842 in the church at Cournaganeen, Bourney.  Her residence was listed as Lismakin.  Witnesses were Thomas Whalen and Anne Lahy.  She was the first to immigrate in 1846, leaving her first born child John Carroll (who was baptised 12 Apr 1843 at Cournaganeen.  Sponsors were John Carroll and Anne Lahy) with her husband as she traveled with a family as their nursemaid to America.  Her husband and son joined her a few years later. 

John McAvoy (born about 1800) was the next to immigrate in 1850.  He was married to Mary Carey (born abt 1795).  She followed in 1851 with their children Martin (b 1834 - my gggf), Hanora (b 1836) , Dennis (b 1837), Mary (b 1839) and John (b 1845).  All were born in Tipperary, but I have not been able to find any records for them. 

Richard McEvoy was the last to immigrate in 1852.  I believe he was single and married Mary Fermoile in Niagara Co, NY. 

Both Dennis and Martin's obituaries listed their home in Ireland as Roscrea.  I am hoping to find any church or civil records for the above mentioned family members and also to see if any McEvoy/McAvoy's remained in Ireland and are still living in the area.  Thank you.  I look forward to hearing from you and any assistance you can provide. 

Gail McAvoy - California, USA

gdmcavoy

Tuesday 4th Sep 2012, 01:44AM

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  • HI Gail,

    Please see earlier post.

    All the best.

     

    cynoconnor

    Thursday 6th Sep 2012, 10:59AM

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