Hi Jennifer, I too am researching the McDevitts in Co. Donegal. If you can compare your GEDMatch DNA Kit with mine, we might have some matches. The information that I have may be of interest to you. My kit is AH9559483, through Ancestry also. What is the name on your kit?
My 2nd gr grandmother, Catherine Kate McDevitt, 1845- 13 Mar 1922 was born in Meenmore East, near Fintown. Her father was Daniel McDevitt, b.1820 in Meenabrock. He had a brother Patrick McDevitt, 1828-1878, born in Meenmore East. In 1847 in Griffiths Valuation, Daniel and Patrick are listed with their father, Connell McDevitt 1800-1883 as working 139 acres together. The quality of this land was third - not very great land. James Hamilton was the landlord.
Age-wise, your Michael McDevitt could be a brother to Daniel and Patrick. The fact that he was in Boston by 1844 could account for the fact that he was not included with his family in Griffiths Valuation in 1847.
I also have a DNA match with someone who's relative was James McDade, 1830-1905, who migrated to Allentown, PA. Another potential relative.
My daughter and I are going to Ireland next June. Please let me know, especially if we have a DNA match.
Roger McDonnell: Please share any insights, comments or questions about anything I've shared.
Barbara Longon Palmer
