The primary reason I joined the "Clonbur Family" message board was to find living relatives of two grand aunts who lived in or near Clonbur. Their death and burial occured in Clonbur as recently as 1950s. I am looking for any living relatives of these two Lowry sisters who might supply some information about a brother Martin who also lived near Clonbur along with any stories or memories passed down about my Lowry family in Ireland. Census records show Bridget having nine children (6 girls and 3 boys). (See attached)
Based on records (Catherine married a Dempsey and Letitia married a Burke). The base of Bridget's headstone says it was erected by Patrick and Nan Jackson whom I assume were relatives. That grave also holds Bridget's son Thady and daughter Mary Loftus who died in 1970. (See attached)
From this information I'm inclined to think that some living relatives of Bridget Lowry Loftus live in the Clonbur area today. At this point I hope I don't sound like a stalker. My only interest is in gathering information about my Lowry grand-aunts and uncle who remained in Ireland while their brother Peter and sister Mary came to Scranton, PA. At this late date there may be no lingering stories, photos or interest. But for for me at 78 and my brother 92 connections to their lives would mean a lot if only to pass on to future generations of Lowrys here in the U.S.
If any folks living in Clonbur happen to know a relative of the Loftus family I sure would appreciate you letting them know that I would love to hear anything about the early family from Ballydoolaugh to Clonbur. My desire is only to fill in a gap in the family history and share in the family lore from your side of the Atlantic. And I would like to fill in some empty portions of my family tree diagram. (See attached)
Paul Lowry
New York City
