August 2022
Downing Family history appeal.
Downing Dreenan Co Derry Ireland, Edward Downing
7.6.1855, Eliza Downing (nee Mc Mullan) 19.5.1896, Hessy
1838, Jane 1839, Robert 1841, John 1843, Ann 1845, Mary
1847, Mary Downing baptised 10 August 1847 emigrated to
Australia and married Joseph Freitag. Robert Downing lived
at house 7 in the townland of Dreenan with his widowed
sister, Ann Farrell or O’Farrell.
Contact Parish Office
laveyparish@btinternet.com if anyone can help.
Hello, I found a message from Hugh McCloy asking about his
McCloy family on your noticeboard. I tried to send this
message to Hugh today but it bounced back. It appears his
email address has changed. Would you be able to place my
message on your Lavey notice board please? My great
grandparents Daniel McCloy and Bridget Darragh were married
in your church in 1863. My other x2 great grandparents were
McMullan and Kane also from your parish. Thank you, Carmel
Lawrance from Australia
I'm looking for relatives in Ireland, my Great Great
Grandparents Arthur Brennen [http://](1871-1911) and
Margaret Brennen were married at St Mary's Lavey Parrish in
June of 1897, my Great Grandmother Mary
Brennen[http://](1898-1977) was Born and baptized in St
Mary's shortly after. My last known area I have them living
is Broagh, Rocktown County Derry in 1901, they left for
America in 1904 aboard the Ship Columbia, and Settled in
Philadelphia, I am hoping to find some Brennen Family still
in this area to connect with.
Please email me at ohara19056@yahoo.com if you or someone
you know maybe a family member.Thank you! -Bill O'Hara
Hello, I came across your email about finding more
information on your McCloy family from Northern Ireland. I
had your email in my notes but it was re-discovered just
recently. I was wondering if you found more information. My
great grandfather was Daniel McCloy & his father, James.
Daniel was born in Dreenan about 1836. He & his wife,
Bridget nee Darragh, came to Australia in 1864. I've done a
DNA test & match many descendants of James McCloy married to
Martha McGuckian. I believe your Hugh was their son. In
1863 they baptised their daughter Martha. Her sponsors
appear to be my great grandparents just after they married
at the same church in 1863. Martha went on to marry Hugh
McMullan. Daniel McCloy's mother was Bridget McMullan. So I
believe your James & my Daniel were cousins probably on both
sides - McCloy & McMullan. I'd love to hear how you went on
your quest for more information. Regards, Carmel
McCloy.Seeking anyone with info about Jennie Ann McCloy who married John Lamont. She
was born on the 15th of June, 1862.
Please email Lianne at bijou3@igrin.co.nzMcCloy
Hugh.I am trying very hard to find enough info to get my
Grandfathers Birth Certificate.
In fact I would like to go to where my Grandfather was born to see it and
experience
And I would appreciate any help anyone can me in determining what facts I can
about him and his family.I am trying along with my cousin to get all this
info to provide the best possible Information for a Family tree because none of
the Grandchildren know very much if anything about this side of the family. I am
of full Irish descent and this part is extremely vague.
Well he has 12 Grandchildren and many are very interested in knowing more about
him. His great Grandchildren are 20 in number and counting.
My Dad (John Francis McCloy) was very close to his father and
unfortunately MY Dad died at 31 in 1954.
I was only just 3 and his father died in 1947 at 54 years of age. So I
learned very little about the McCloys or where they were from.This is what I know Grandpas name was the same as mine
Hugh McCloy, not sure of middle name! Mine is Hugh Francis McCloy
I know that within a year or so he was born in 1893 in Derry, Ireland
I know he had a brother John and a brother James F as well. John stayed in
Ireland, James F. came to America.
I am also fairly certain that he had a sister Margaret Mary (my mother is still
alive & remembers that possibly there was a half sister) this may or
may not have been Margaret Mary).
Margaret Mary had written that she was from mayogall on her information from
Ellis Island. Her age in the 1920 Census was 23 yrs of age (1888)
There may have another brother and possibly another sister.
There is also a cousin Mathilda McCloy in Philadelphia who was married to a
James McMullin. She came in 1886 He came over in 1893.
They signed for Hugh when he came to America 1n 1912 they were his sponsors.
And a Cousin James F. McCloy (born around 1877) who was a priest when he came
here in 1893 as a Rector in a church in Pennsylvania USA
Shows on 1920 US Census with his Mother Ellen looks like born around
1856 she is 64.
Along with his cousin Margaret Mary born in 1888 (likely the same).
Downey was mentioned in family as the Maiden name of Hugh's Mom.
There was also a remembrance of the names Tracy, Driscoll, Mc Mullin
Can someone help me at all with any information about any
of these McCloys Hugh F McCloy New YorkMy e-mail at home is hmccloy@verizon.net
Michael McCloy
<mwmccloy01@hotmail.com>
I am seeking descendants of Henry McCloy (1823-1888.) He
immigrated from the Lavey area to the USA in 1850. I believe his
mother’s maiden name was Ann McPeake. I am on a quest to find out
more about him. Any advise, leads or information would be greatly
appreciated. All the Best, Michael William McCloy.
mwmccloy01@hotmail.comTeresa Hayden
<tertectis@gmail.com