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Bartholomew “Barthy” Ford or FORDE

Bartholomew “Barthy” Ford or FORDE

Born
1830-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1860-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male

Bartholomew FORD, My 2x great grandfather was born in County Mayo in 1830. He immigrated to Pennsylvania and married Sarah Mahon.  Sarah's mother, Sarah or Sally NEWCOMB and her father Patrick Maughan or Mahon were also born in County Mayo.  Sally and Patrick  married in Kilfian ( or Kierglen Parish, not sure of the spelling) in March 1st 1832). They then immigrated to Pennsylvania where Patrick owned a farm.  

Bartholomew worked as an Anthracite coal miner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania until his death in 1860.  He was the oldest miner still working in Pennsylvania.  His wife Sarah became blind and spent several months at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.  They taught her how to take care of herself and her family of 9 children.  While she was away, her sister Catherine stayed with the family to help care for the children.  My great grandmother was named after Sarah's sister.  

I am trying to find more information on Bartholomew's family since I do not know what parish he may have come from, it has been difficult.  Barthy and Sarah had the following children all born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania  Frank John Ford, Clara A. Ford, Thomas J. Ford, Catherine June Ford, who is my great grandmother, Elizabeth Ford, Mary Agnes Ford, Joseph Ford, James Ford, and Rose Ford .  I included them since they may have followed Irish naming patterns.  

Associated communities

Mayo

County Mayo, or Maigh Eo in Irish, is located in the west of Ireland.  We are home to Ashford Castle, Croagh Patrick and the fabulous town of Westport.  Our county town is Castlebar and we have a population of approximately 130,000.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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  • Workhouse Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland

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    Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland

  • Knockmore RC Church

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  • Old National School, Lisaniska, Mayo

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Kilcoleman Costello in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described by Samuel Lewis in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" 1837.</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1820s

    Kildavnet Freeholders List

    <p>A unique Census Substitute for the townland of Carrickkildavnet aka Kildavnet in 1829. This Freeholders List can provide useful information about those who held enough land to register to vote. While the smaller tenant farmers who suffered most during the Great Famine won't appear on this list, there may be a few surprises included here (that didn't appear on Tithe applotment records). These could be partners on a freehold lease. Can you find your ancestor's name below?</p>

    1829-06-01 12:00:00

  • 2020s

    Moses Keady/Kedey pre 1827

    <p>I am looking for ancestors across both Mayo and Donegal Parish for name Kedey, Keady (sp). Specifics below in text.</p>

    2022-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Night of the Big Wind

    <p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>

    1839-01-06 12:00:00

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