Musgrave/McAuliffe

Hello Roger - thank you for such a speedy response!

To the best of my knowledge, both James and Catherine (Susan) both lived in Ireland their whole lives.  The information we have is a bit thin, only what came thru my grandfather George Auliff Musgrave.  We were told that James passed January 2, 1931 in Derrinasoo and Catherine/Susan passed October 17, 1916, also Derrinasoo.

I note that for my grandfather, his middle name is shown as AULIFF - no 'e' on the end - but I've always seen his mother's maiden name as Auliffe, that may be an error.   My mother noted in a baby book that Catherine was known as 'Susan', so am unsure of which would be her first or middle name.

My grandfather's records show that he was born 2/8/1880 in Derrinasoo.  His application for US Naturalization shows he arrived in NY April 22, 1899.  I have both WW1 and WW2 draft registration cards; the WW2 one shows his place of birth to be County Sligo, Ireland.  However, I was told that Derriansoo is actually in Roscommon - is that correct?

I know that some of my grandfather's siblings emigrated also, but his sister, Susan Musgrave reportedly born 2/3/1888 in Sooey and passed July 25, 1968 in Roscommon.  Sister, Eliza Ann (aka Annie) born 1885 died in Scurmore, date unknown. Brother, William Robert, birth yr unknown, died 2/10/1942 in Leitrim Village, Leitrim.  Brother, James, born 6/29/1888, Sooey, died 3/14/1967 Saintfield, County Down, No. Ireland.

Most of this information has come to me thru another cousin, who is since deceased.  She also told me that James father (my ggrandf) was also named James, married to an Elizabeth.  That James may have been born 1801, died 2/13/1881 in Derrinasoo.

I so appreciate you taking the time to look for any information on my family!  As you know, Ireland's records are difficult to research especially from such a distance.  Thank you very much for anything you can turn up!

Sincerely,

Maureen Musgrave Armentrout

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Maureen,

You will find James Musgrave and Kate (Catherine) in the 1901 census underneath the name Musgrove.

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/Tumna_North/Derreenasoo/1659946/

I am a descendent of James' brother, Stuart.

Thanks,

Louise

 

 

Thank you so much Roger - we've never been able to find this family on census, so you can imagine my delight.  And much appreciate you clarifying the towns/parishes!

Sincerely,

Maureen

Hello Louise! Thank you so much for your reply!  I would be very interested in any information that you might have on James & Stuart's family.  We have not been able to find any solid information on their parents, siblings, etc.  I am truly delighted to find this census record for James & Catherine (Kate - my daughter's name is Kate too - coincidence?) I have been researching for over 20 yrs, and this branch has truly been a brick wall  - so exciting when you can remove even a small brick!

Thank you again,

Maureen Musgrave Armentrout

Woodland Hills, California

 

I will ask my family Maureen and come back to you - there is plenty of genealogy interest in our side! 

 

 

Hi Maureen,

My family commissioned a historian in Ireland to try and uncover more history - have a read here:

 

http://www.turtlebunbury.com/history/history_family/hist_family_musgrav…

 

I think you will find it interesting!

 

We must be 4th or 5th cousins I reckon if James and Stuart were brothers!

 

louise

 

Thank you Roger - I will get myself a detailed map...so appreciate you giving me those tips!  Louise has been very helpful with the Musgrave side...I am left wondering about Catherine (Kate? Susan?) McAuliff.  From what I have seen, she was born in County Sligo, so will try to follow up with that.  Thanks again!

Maureen

Thanks again Roger - good food for thought...I will work on that angle.  Your help is very appreciated!!

Maureen