Apr
20, 1997 - 17:21
From:
Your name: jude pipes
Comments about the web site: Mr. Desmond, I want to tell you how helpful your
page has been to me. My old grumpy uncle is doing research on his family
(Desmonds also) and showing him this page excited him. He will now probably be
on your web site 20 hours a day (sleeping only 4 hours each day) just waiting
for you to input more information.
Thank you for giving my uncle Carl a reason to live again and getting him out
of my hair for the better part of each day.
-Jude Pipes
Apr 23, 1997 - 13:28
From:Backbeat02@aol.com
Your name: Eric Desmond
Comments about the web site: I haven't checked out the page yet and I can't
wait to see what's here!!!!
Eric Desmond
12 Rockwood Ln
Lawrence, MA 01843
Apr 24, 1997 - 13:12
From:rdesmond@access.k12.wv.us
Your name: Richard K. Desmond II
Homepage address: http://boe.cabe.k12.wv.us/cmhs/
Homepage title: Cabell Midland High School
Comments about the web site: HI BILLY. I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE FOUND
OUT ABOUT OUR FAMILY TREE.HOPE IT'S ALL GOOD. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
May 3, 1997 - 22:46
From:RobertK903@aol.com
Your name: Joseph Nagle Desmond
Comments about the web site: We're tracing genealogy of Desmonds. Looking for
John Fitzgerald Desmond arrived USA late 1800,s.
May 4, 1997 - 08:39
From:Sampson@Sampson.ultranet.com
Your name: George W. Sampson
Comments about the web site: Son of Elizabeth Desmond b. Cambridge, ma 1916
daughter of Denis Desmond of Macroom, Cork, son of Patrick Desmond, son of
Humphrey. Denis & Patrick came to US about 1909.Thanks for this page. I've
been doing searchs on Desmond for a while. I am
trying to get started researching the family, but Ireland is tough. I have
bookmarked you and will return frequently.
May 14, 1997 - 14:46
From:auchida@cats
Your name: Amethyst Uchida
Comments about the web site: You've been a busy bee!!! Nice site....pretty and
interesting and all that good stuff!! Good for you.... :-)
May 23, 1997 - 18:21
From:pfitz@iol.ie
Your name: Pat FitzGerald Homepage address: http://www.se-growers.ie/2.htm
Comments about the web site: Interested in various branches of the FitzGerald
family.
May 26, 1997 - 00:22
From:tfitz@cuscal.com.au
Your name: Terry Fitzgerald
Comments about the web site: No comments yet as I have only just opened the
page
May 31, 1997 - 20:48
From:tony.fitzgerald@xtra.co.nzYour name: Tony
FitzGerald
Comments about the web site: Me being a FitzGerald whose family came from Askeaton is comment enough!!
May 31, 1997 - 21:32
From:insp@cmc.net
Your name: M. McCarthy
Comments about the web site: By looking up Geraldines. I'm doing genealogy of
the Kinsale McCarthy Reaghs
Jun 4, 1997 - 19:50
From:
Your name: Susanne Desmond
Comments about the web site: I don't have an e-mail address, but I would like
to find some relatives. The only definite information that I haveis that my family is from Cork. You can snail-mail me
at: Susanne Desmond, !020 Ensley Ave. #81, Northfield MN 55057
Jun 8, 1997 - 06:51
From:vamp@iol.ie
Your name: Virginia Desmond Pleasants
Comments about the web site:
Aug 19, 1997 - 20:31
From:kfarrell@saratogastems.com
Your name: Kathy Farrell
Comments about the web site: My mother is a Desmond, so I look forward to
finding out more about the family tree.
Aug 21, 1997 - 17:51
From:Jecious@aol.com
Your name: Barbara Williams
Comments about the web site: How lovely to find this site! My family has been
doing research on the Fitzgerald's of Ireland for some time now. We have found
much interesting and exciting information regarding this line on both the
Internet, and through libraries. Our line from Ireland is through the
Fitzgeralds and the Barrons in the U.S.
Aug 26, 1997 - 16:06
From:judereg@cats
Your name: jude pipes
Comments about the web site:
Mr. Desmond, I've been looking at your website for a few months now. It is
progressing very nicely and I am really pleased at the graphics. It is a very
beautiful site and very informative. I'm sure that those interested in Desmond
genealogy, as well as Irish history fans
will look on your site approvingly. I'll keep checking in and hope to see more
information in the future. As a artist, I really appreciate your use of the
fine images and paintings. They add a wonderful touch to your pages.
Thank you for all your hard work!
-Jude Pipes
Sep 7, 1997 - 20:51
From: Sampson@sampson.Ultranet.com
Your name: George Sampson
Comments about the web site: I am the son of Elizabeth Desmond who was the
daughter of Dennis Desmond of Macroom, Cork b.1884 d.1972. Dennis was the son
of Patrick who was the son of Humphry.
I would like to correspond with others who are researching the Desmonds from
the Macroom area. My people came to Boston/Cambridge between 1907 and 1912.
Sep 9, 1997 - 20:46
From:ddesmond@ssyr.com
Your name: Daniel J. Desmond
Comments about the web site: Outstanding job -- a labor of love that must have
taken quite a while.. I'll have to get out the old family photos &
documents now.
My family came from Cobe in County Cork in the 1830's
or '40s. Settled in Northwest Ohio (Toledo) & southern Michigan
(Temperance) area. I live in Lancaster, PA with my wife Cheryl, daughter Anne
and son Daniel (we call him Des).
Also, now I know why I felt so much at home in Florence this summer.
Sep 12, 1997 - 22:26
From:ARO-1@worldnet.att.net
Your name: William Desmond Terrill
Homepage address: http://home.att.net/ARO-1/TERRILL1.html
Homepage title: Bill Terrill's Pneumatic Web PageComments
about the web site: Still browsing looking for links to my Great Grandfather,
Harry Desmond born in 1863, in Kingstown (Kingston) Ireland.Had
two brothers Charles who came to US with him and his father and Raymond who
died young and is buried in Highgate Cemetarywith his mother, Lucy Reilly Reed Desmond. At one
time Harry and his brothers and parents lived in Bullock Castle in Dalkey. Harry was a founder and editor of the Archetectural Guide in NYC.
Sep 24, 1997 - 14:37
From:mkauders@dbc.edu
Your name: Michael Anthony FitzGerald Kauders
Comments about the web site: I've been hoping to find something like this kind
of information for some time. Thanks for having spent so much time in
developing such an excellent site and tribute to the Desmond family. My family
also has the old tradition, passed down from many generations, that we are
directly related to the Earls Desmond. I look forward to stopping by the site
for on-going updates.
Oct 18, 1997 - 16:08
From:demon@sover.net
Your name: Eric Michael Desmond Comments about the web site: Extremely interesting.
When I digest some of the information and talk to some of my relatives, I will
contact you further.
Thanks, Eric
Oct 20, 1997 - 00:45
From:LILDEN@worldnet.att.net
Your name: DENNIS DESMOND
Comments about the web site:
Oct 22, 1997 - 00:25
From:ARO-1@worldnet.att.net
Your name: William Desmond Terrill
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/t/e/r/William-D-Terrill
Homepage title: The Terrill Family Home Page
Comments about the web site: I am looking for information about my Great
Grandfather, Harry Desmond who was born in Kingston, Ireland in 1863 and came
to the U.S. as a young boy. I know that at one time he and his brother Charles,
sister Lucy Maude, brother Raymond, and mother and father lived in Bullock
Castle for some reason. It is rummored in the family,
that Harry inherited Bullock Castle but refused to return to Ireland to claim
his inheritance because of the high cost of repair and maintenance of the
castle. I have some photographs of the castle. Raymond is buried with his
mother in a place called Highgate Cemetery. My Great Great grandmother's name was Lucy Reilly(sp)Reed. It is
thought that Harry, Charles, and possibly Lucy came to the U.S. after the death
of their mother. For some reason, there is verylittle
info on these Desmonds prior to their coming to the U.S. but very much on Harry
after being here.
Thank You for any assistance you can give me.
Respectfully - William Desmond Terrill
Nov 10, 1997 - 17:36
From:UNITEDDES@Aol.Com
Your name: John Brian Desmond
Homepage address: http://members.aol.com/desmond.htm
Homepage title: Desmond Family
Comments about the web site: Outstanding
Nov 16, 1997 - 20:14
From: Uzidini@aol.com
Your name: Anthony E. Gherardini
Comments about the web site:
Nov 17, 1997 - 14:33
From:tony.fitzgerald@xtra.co.nzYour name: Tony
FitzGerald
Homepage address:
http://www.iosphere.net/~jholwell/fam-find/nz/9706106.htmlComments about the
web site: ASKEATON My ancestry is in Askeaton, the
principle home of the Earls of Desmond. In particular, Thomas FitzGerald,
1815-1889 (who actually came from Waterford and was posted to Askeaton as an RIC Officer) married an ASKEATON lass who
was also a FitzGerald - Mary (1832-1878).
I visited ASKEATON last year and made very many friends - including, naturally
enough many FitzGeralds.What I am especially
interested in is whether or not the Desmond connection with Askeaton
has remained through the ages ... I have no doubt that it has but can it be
proved?
My interests lie in the following Townlands -
Coolrahnee (especially a farm known as Fanamore)
Ballynort
Ballynash (otherwise known as Mantle Hill)
Moig
Ballyengland
Galway.
I would very much like to establish contact with others who are interested in
ASKEATON especially if they can answer the Desmond descendancy question.
Nov 18, 1997 - 19:35
From: articx@aol.com
Your name: peter hooper
Comments about the web site: My grandfather was william
desmond. my mother is currently constructing a family
tree for the desmond family. She has traced it back
to limerick. could you please e-mail me with more info on this family line.
sincerely, Peter Hooper
Nov 20, 1997 - 11:03
From:mjdez@agate.netWOW
Your name: JERRY RUSSELL DESMOND SR.
Comments about the web site: WOW...Great info..I may have found the date my
great grandfather came to America along with his father, mother and sister
Nov 20, 1997 - 22:29
From:lbnoble@compuserve.com
Your name: Louise Desmond Noble
Comments about the web site:
Nov 25, 1997 - 12:19
From:lizzy1e@iafrica.com.na
Your name: Elizabeth Hentze
Comments about the web site: Thank you very, very much for helping me find some
information on my ancestors... :)
Nov 29, 1997 - 15:25
From: hmillar@capecod.net
Your name: Tim Millar
Comments about the web site: Family Tree Maker has a new Internet engine and
your site came up. My Great Grandmother was Margaret DESMOND, daughter of
Jeremiah DESMOND and Mary CONNORS. Margaret was born about 1833 in North
Sydney, Cape Breton, NS, and married John MULLINS. Margaret died in Portland,
Maine in 1876. Jeremiah came to CB NS early in the 19th century and is on the
1838 census as a laborer. He had a son, Thomas, born in 1837 in North Sydney
who was a ships captain of the brig
"Rockland" and the barque "Lothair". Also Daniel, James and Jeremiah.
Have you got any information on this DESMOND branch?
Regards, Tim Millar
Dec 27, 1997 - 23:52
From: desmond@cdsinet.net
Your name: Dennis J. Desmond
Comments about the web site:
Jan 6, 1998 - 17:55
From:ddesmond@ssyr.com
Your name: Daniel Taylor Desmond
Comments about the web site: Hello, I'd like to thank you very much for putting
up this site. Could you please answer this question and post on it on your
page: are the Desmonds related to the Kennedy family,(Geraldines)
Jan 15, 1998 - 21:32
From:wolfe@aero.net
Your name: Timothy Wolfe
Homepage address: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6987
Homepage title: Wolfe Family
Comments about the web site: My Grandfather was Humphrey Earl Desmond from
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was bornin 1900. I would
appreciate any and all insight that you could spare me, for my wife is tring to make our familytree with
the Desmond side.
Jan 18, 1998 - 07:46
From:wizbang@ctaz.com
Your name: Carol Rathburn
Comments about the web site: I am trying to trace my family history. My mother
was Dorothy Desmond daughter of Edna Donnelly Desmond and Earnst
Edmond Desmond. Both of my grand parents mother and
father had the first names of Thomas Francis and Mary Catherine. As in Thomas
Francis Donnelly, Thomas Francis Desmond, Mary Cathrine
Donnelly, Mary Catherine Desmond. Thomas Francis Desmond Jumped ship in the San
Francisco Bayduring the gold rush. He was a irish sailor. I haven,t been
having any luck finding any records on them. This geneology
can be rather frustrating. Nice web site anyway. Carol
Jan 21, 1998 - 23:18
From:loubill@telusplanet.net
Your name: Louise Werstiuk
Comments about the web site: Congratulations on the Desmond Page! My mother,
Ellen Desmond, was a daughter of Daniel Desmond who was a son of James Desmond
(I). James (I), who claimed relationship to the Earls of Desmond, arrived in
eastern Canada on the ship, John Hawkes, in the
spring of 1847. Several children of James and his wife, Ellen, moved to the
eastern part of the U.S. One son, Dennis Desmond, and his wife, Tess, settled
in Minneapolis. Another son, James Desmond (II), took up residence in
Waterville, Maine. We do not know the final destinations of children, Kate,
Pat, and Mike. The Canadian branch of this family would welcome contact from
long lost American cousins who share our link to James and Ellen Desmond.
Jan 23, 1998 - 17:24
From:
Your name: James M. Desmond
Comments about the web site: I have no email address, but would like to know if
there is any knowledge of my ancestry, which stems from Dennis Desmond, who
arrived in Fitchburg MA in the 1850's from County Cork, Ireland. Any responses
can be sent to: Jim Desmond, 299 Burts Pit Rd.,
Northampton, MA 01060, (413) 584-6441
Thank you.
Jan 26, 1998 - 07:50
From:turbo@wizard.net
Your name: anne agnes dolan
Homepage address: http://www.wizard.net/turbo
Homepage title: anne's homepage
Comments about the web site: I found this site via the dolan
web pages(see louise werstiuk's
preceeding msg- she and my
father, Desmond Daniel Dolan, are great grandchildren to James and Ellen
Desmond who arrived in New Brunswick on the ship John Hawkes
in spring of 1847).we know we have lots of Desmond realatives
in Maine and have heard that one of them originated the concept and process for
paper plates!!looking forward to a further exchange of information.
Friday 11/26/1999 11:01:48am
Name: Jerry Russell Desmond, Jr
E-Mail: Dezicub@aol.com
Island Falls, Maine
Comments: My great-great grandfather, Cornelius J. Desmond fought in the Civil
War in the 15th Maine Regiment. Would like to find more information about him,
his parents, and when he came to America.
Wednesday
12/15/1999 3:49:44pm
Name: Michael Desmond Sadewhite, Sr.
E-Mail: msadewhite@netscape.net
Born Independence, Mo. Now live in Portland, Or
Comments: My father, from Marshall, MO was the son of Julia (Desmond) Sadewhite. She was the daughter of Dennis Desmond of the
Marshall, Mo area. My mother was Marilynn (Desmond) Sadewhite.
She was the daughter of George Desmond of Independence, MO.
Wednesday 12/15/1999 8:30:00pm
Name: Karen Murphy
E-Mail:Karen.L.Murphy@kp.org
Martinez, CA
Comments: Hi, Great site... I have been researching my Desmond line for the
past few months. My g-grandfather was Daniel Desmond, son of Patrick Desmond
and Catherine Murphy. I believe that I know of two possible brothers, Timothy
and Michael. Michael was 9 years older than Dan and was born in Ireland (don't
know where) and Dan and Timothy were born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Timothy
was either Dan's twin or an Irish twin. I picked up the family trail in
Virginia City, NV around 1874. Michael was married to Hannah Sheehan. They had
seven kids, four died in 1892 (diphtheria). Dan was married to Elizabeth
O'Rourke (NY). They had five kids. Elizabeth had a sixth child (Harriett)with
her second husband. She later remarried Dan Desmond. My father remembers a
Humphrey Desmond but I haven't found anything on him yet. My dad believes that
he was an uncle of some sort. Could have been a cousin since they seemed to
call any related adult aunt/uncle regardless of the relationship. My
grandmother was Margaret Alice. Her sister was Claire. Her brothers were
Philip, Daniel B., and Francis. Any clues or more detail would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Karen
Monday 12/20/1999 5:08:21pm
Name: Oliver Keating
E-Mail: oliver@okeating.freeserve.co.uk
Leeds, England
Comments: Iv'e started to research my Mothers side of my family the Desmonds. Her name is Mary
Desmond, she has often spoken of her happiest years, growing up on the farm in
Bandon, Co Cork. And the wonderful relationship she had with her father
Humphrey Desmond. I can still remember him even though I was young when he
died. I thought he was the kindest man, you see he was the first 'old man' I
met. And I assumed as a boy all old men would be like him. How wrong I was ! I
digress, here is the family search so far, so get replying family. Humphrey
Desmond born 27th Oct 1885, Bandon, Co Cork. Timothy Desmond born 9th May 1854,
Bandon , Co Cork. Parents Humphrey Desmond and Mary Keohane.
The search has only just begun!
Tuesday 01/04/2000 2:35:25am
Name: Bernice Harvey
E-Mail: cbclean@together.net
Bennington, VT
Comments: I am looking for imformation on my father,Bernard Hugh Desmond. He was born in Boston,MA on June 14, 1984. He had two sisters Edna and
Alberta. They where all born in Boston,MA.
His father Bernard Joseph Desmond was born in Ireland and came to Boston and
married Charlotte Frances Wells of Boston. Bernard Hugh Desmond meet and
married Catherine Smith of Boston on January 8, 1919. Her parents were John
Smith and Anne (Brady) Smith both from Ireland. Any help would be great.
Tuesday 01/04/2000 3:33:52am
Name: Bernice Harvey
E-Mail: cbclean@together.net
Bennington, VT
Comments: I need to change one thing on my message. Bernard Hugh Desmond was
born June 14, 1894.
Thursday 01/06/2000 0:02:17am
Name: Timothy J. Desmond
E-Mail: BobbiTimDesmond@compuserve.com Madera, California
Comments: Have been looking for origins of Thomas Frances Desmond, born in
Ireland 1836 to John Desmond and Brigett Murphy. At
age 12 about 1848, he signed on a ship as a "hand" or part of the
crew, sailed from Cork, Ireland to Australia and then later brought sheep to
California and farmed in Mariposa and Madera Counties of California.
Sunday 01/16/2000 5:54:08pm
Name: Dennis Desmond
E-Mail: djdesmond@home.com
New Jersey
Comments: My grandfather was Jeremiah J. Desmond, born Monkstown
or Passage, Cork in 1876. His father Denis Desmond, mother Norah Leary. They
had 8 children: Tim, Dinny, Pat, Nora, Nellie, Katie,
Minny and Jeremiah. I have checked the LDS site and
many other on-line resources but cannot correlate what I find to my family.
Many with same names but dates don't work. Any ideas? Maybe I have to go there.
Friday 01/21/2000 6:32:31pm
Name: Carrie LeFevre
E-Mail: carrie_lefevre@hotmail.com
Logan, Utah
Comments: My mother's maiden name is Desmond. I was searching at
Familysearch.com and came across your websight. i'm justworking on my geneology.
Wednesday 01/26/2000 7:44:05pm
Name: Arlene Horrigan
E-Mail: ghbookworm@aol.com
Buffalo New York
Comments: My husband's grandmother was Thresea
Desmond. her father was Timothy Desmond from Ireland and then Buffalo. He was a
ship builder in Dunkirk, New York. Any conection to
any ones family? Time frame 1890's to 1920's
Sunday 01/30/2000 6:33:56pm
Name: Rev. Joseph L. ,Desmond
E-Mail: FJLD1@AOL.COM
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Comments: This is a great site. I have E-Mailed the information I have
regarding my family My great Great Grandparents were
Patrick Desmond and Castherine Kelsey and John Cumminhs and Winiford Kelly from
County Cork heir children, my Grandparents, were respectiviely: James P. Desmond 1869-1953 -- Frehold, NJ Catherine Cumming(Cumings)
1879-1979 -Freehold, NJ
Thursday 02/10/2000 4:48:37pm
Name: Roger Desmond
E-Mail: desmond@mail.hartford.edu
Born in Nebraska, 1947
Comments: I am just wondering if there's any genealogical info. on the family.
Friday 02/11/2000 7:30:14pm
Name:James Coy DEsmond
E-Mail: jdesmo@europa.com
Toledo Ohio
Comments: father ORVILLE WILLIAM DESMOND, Maumee Ohiogrand
father Danile Desmondgrandmother
Clara
Sunday 02/13/2000 7:17:20pm
Name: Lucia Nelson
E-Mail: lucian@cybertours.com
North Berwick, Maine
Comments: I am looking for any information on Timothy Desmond abt. 1800 in
Cloyne, Cork, Ireland. His daughter married William Nelson, they came to New
York from Liverpool in 1835.
Tuesday 05/02/2000 9:18:33am
Name: Rory Hudson
E-Mail: irspex@hotmail.com
Melbourne, Australia
Comments: I was surprised to see how much information is available on the Web
about the Desmond family! My late mother was Myrle
Desmond, born in Melbourne in 1910, died 1979. Her father was Joseph Desmond,
who died in around 1928 (not sure exactly). According to my mother he was in a
direct line from the earls. My mother had two brothers but they died as
children and now there is nobody who can give me any further information. My
mother spoke of a large volume of family history which was destroyed at the
time her father died. The only other information I have is that my grandfather
apparently came to Australia from Ireland in around 1900. He eloped with a
Norwegian girl who died in the great influenza epidemic in around 1918. If
anybody can give any further information relevant to my mother's immediate
family, I'll be very grateful. Rory Hudson
Wednesday 06/21/2000 12:56:23am
Name: Michael Stotter
E-Mail: mike_stotter@yahoo.co.uk
England
Comments: I'm searching my wife's paternal family name of DESMOND. Her gtgrandfather was JOHN DESMOND born around 1840 in county
Cork. Her father PATRICK JOSEPH was born in 1899 in Whitechapel,
London. His father, William (born 1872) was married to Mary Ann HALLISSEY but
we are unable to trace their marriage. Has anyone researched this area and have
any information to pass on?
Wednesday 06/21/2000 12:56:23am
Name: Michael Stotter
E-Mail: mike_stotter@yahoo.co.uk
England
Comments: I'm searching my wife's paternal family name of DESMOND. Her gtgrandfather was JOHN DESMOND born around 1840 in county
Cork. Her father PATRICK JOSEPH was born in 1899 in Whitechapel,
London. His father, William (born 1872) was married to Mary Ann HALLISSEY but
we are unable to trace their marriage. Has anyone researched this area and have
any information to pass on?
Tuesday 07/18/2000 7:52:39pm
Name: Ginny Desmond Linehan
E-Mail: gvgin@yahoo.com
Minnesota
Comments: Daniel W. Desmond, my great-grandfather, died in Minnesota in 1906 at
the age of 25. He had two sons who went on to have families of Desmonds, many
of whom still reside in Minnesota. We would like to find out more about the
Desmond ancestors of Daniel W.
Thursday 11/23/2000 11:59:00am
Name: Clare Woodward nee Desmond
E-Mail: clare.woodward@tinyworld.co.uk
Caterham, SRY, England
Comments: I have only just got to the guestbook so far but the rest of the site
looks very interesting. I have only traced back to my 3x Great grandfather John
Joseph DESMOND, living in Leeds, YKS 1856.
Friday 12/08/2000 9:31:33pm
Name: Dawn Moran
E-Mail: moran@cqnet.com.au
Yeppoon, Australia
Comments: My husbands grandmother was Ellen Desmond
born in Bantry, Cork in 1843. Her father was Patrick
Desmond (Solicitor) and mother Ester (Hester) Jagoe.
Ester died in Bantry in 1847 and Patrick 1861. The
other children born to Patrick and Ester are:- Hannah (Anna) Maria b1839, Henry
Gerald b1841, Timothy and Patrick b1846 Patrick died the same year, Thomas
Edward b1847. All the children migrated to Australia after the death of their
father. Hannah joined the Sisters of Mercy in Cappoquin
and came to Australia 1872 as Sr. Mary Benigna. It
was always stated that they were decendants from the
Earls of Desmond and also that the "Old" Countess of Desmond was an
ancestor. Can anyone provide links to Patricks
parents. I place him as being born about 1817.
Saturday 01/06/2001 10:58:20am
Name: James Peacock
E-Mail: jpeacock@cybernet.it
Comments: I grew up in brooklyn and enjoyed reading
about the different names and wonder how they all join up together. I knew the
Sweeney's and Klins have cousin named McCarthy (had a
light pole bussness) My uncle Felix McCabe worked at Todds Shipyard as well as my mother. He also had a fruit
peddler wagon with his horse jerry. Thanks for the visit to the past. Jim
Monday 01/15/2001 8:49:42pm
Name: William Jeremiah Hodde
E-Mail: whodde@peoplepc.com
Comments: I am the grandson of Jeremiah Desmond, of Bath, Maine. I am
interested in researching the Desmond history and interested in a picture of
the Desmond family crest.
Tuesday 01/16/2001 2:45:21pm
E-Mail: pdesmond@epicor.com
Location: Lake Forest, California ; USA
Comments: Native of California Our first Ancestor in America was Daniel
Desmond. He settled in Brasher Falls, New York. He came in 1840 if I remember
correctly. My archives are at home. My sister Nancy Armitage found your site.
It is a great site. Thanks for your work. Epicor has
a Dublin office. We will be visiting with the Irish of Epicor
during the first week of February in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tuesday 03/13/2001 4:19:02pm
Name: Albert Edmund Hickey
E-Mail: voyage@cove.com
Gloucester, MA 01931-0242, USA
Comments: My mother was a Desmond: Elizabeth Rose Desmond, of Salem/Peabody,
MA. She had two sisters: Nora and Margaret.
Saturday 03/17/2001 2:46:25pm
Name: Desmond Taggart
Location: Lexington, VA
Comments: Top of the day! I am the grandson of Katherine "Twinxs" Desmond (maiden), and am in search of any info
prior.
Thursday 03/29/2001 7:10:39am
Name: V. Leddy
E-Mail: vleddy@usa.net
Homepage Title: http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/9787
HomepageURL: http://Ancestral Trails
Comments:While looking for link of Rittenour's and Maphis, I found
your page. Very nice. Thought this might be useful to you. On you Index 3,
David Rittenour and Regina: David Ritenour
son of David and Elizabeth, married REGINA BAUSERMAN daughter of William and
Elizabeth Bauserman on Feb 2, 1868 in Shenandoah
County, VA. (Shenandoah County Marriages 1850-1881). Hope this will help. I am
looking for information on Thomas William Rittenour
and Roberta Lee Maphis (dau.
of Joseph Maphis and Thursa
Wood Stuart). Keep up the good work.
Monday 04/23/2001 5:22:30pm
Name: Sean Desmond
E-Mail: desmonsm@muohio.edu
Massachusetts
Comments: My grandfather's name was Richard Desmond. The family (grandfather,
grandmother Ruth, father Stephen, and uncle Mark) ived
in Milton, MA. Since my grandfathers passing, my grandmother (yarmouth), uncle (chatham), and
great aunt Kathleen (Dennis) have moved to the Cape. I hope to find some family
links. If these names come up in your search, please inform me. Thanks for your
hard work.
Sunday 04/29/2001 12:40:34am
Name: michael finbar desmond
E-Mail: finbardesmond@hotmail.com
Sheffield england
Comments: A great site,my father came over to work in
thr yorkshire coalfields,
in 1949, my grandfather denis desmond,was
a bread delivery,man from castlac,
Co Cork.And fought with General tom Barry in the war
of independance, I would be happy to corrospond with other desmonds in
the U.S.A.
Wednesday 05/09/2001 12:21:39am
Name: Derek.John. Desmond.
E-Mail: popeye @ desmound freeserve .co.uk
Peterborough
Comments: Once more I think your page is great. Ive
been trying for several years now to trace my fathers
origins. information I have is as follows whether it is fact or not I do not
know D.O.B.1900-1903 Galgary Canada he served in the
Army And used to talk of his time serving in Dublin stationed at the Currah I believe this was around about 1916-1920. I also
Believe he Married a local Girl and they had a daughter Any information would
be appreciated.
Sunday 05/13/2001 6:10:51pm
Name: Donald Stephen Desmond
E-Mail: desmondfamily@mediaone.net
New Hampshire, USA
Comments: Greetings! My branch of our family is from the Cape Bretton, North Sydney, Sydney Mines area of Canada. My
grandfather was Bernard Stephen (born 12.26.1883). Bernards
father was James(born 1845?). Bernards mother was
Catherine Comerford. James had a brother Daniel (born 1835?), and a brother
Thomas, a sea captain, who was age 55 according to a May 1891 census record.
They, and possibly other Desmonds, were decendents of
Jeremiah A. Desmond, a laborer from Ireland (died 1893?). Jeremiah was the 3rd
son of Daniel Desmond and Winnifred(sp) Gannon. Would
like to hear from anyone who feels they may have be related in any way to this
family branch.
Thursday 06/14/2001 4:14:31pm
Name: Sean Micheal Desmond
E-Mail: desmond@sulcom2000.com.br
Sarandi, Brazil (Brasil)
Comments: I take great pride in having the Desmond name and in being a descendant
from the "Earl's of Desmond" and Fitzgeralds as told by my recently
deceased Grandfather Charles A. Desmond (Born: November 12, 1923 in Toledo,
Ohio). For all the other decendants I would like you
to know that my Grandfather was a true at heart Irishman, who loved his family
very much. His great stories of ancestory will
forever remain with me as well as with all his other Grandchildren. He was a
World War II U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Disabled American Veterans.
Charles passed on January 27, 2001 and was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetary in Santa Barbara, California where he had a
pleasant and well deserved military funeral. He is forever loved and will be
missed. Please e-mail me anytime. I would like to hear from other Desmonds and
share what I know. Sean
Friday 07/06/2001 4:00:46pm
Name: Lisa Vistad
E-Mail: lisav@post.com
New Jersey
Comments: I was looking over the guestbook hoping to find some clues to which
branch my mother's family came from?? The only info that I have is that we're
from County Cork and immigrated here during the late 1800s to Elizabeth and
Jersey City, New Jersey. Does anyone have any info or clues to how far off we
are from the Earl of Desmond? My grandfather [Desmond] to this day states that
we have ties, but I would like to prove that correct before he passes. ANYONE
with ANY info, please email me. Thank you. PS all I can provide is pictures of
the Desmonds that immigrated here in the 1800s.
Friday 07/13/2001 2:50:48pm
Name: Robert J. Desmond
E-Mail: bobdesmond@aol.com
Falmouth, Ma
Comments: I have been able to trace my fathers family
to my great grand parents who were Patrick and
Margaret (Dugan) Desmond, born in Ireland in 1821 and 1837 respectively, and
living in North Lawrence, NY with their 4 children, Timothy 6, John 5 (my
grandfather), Danial 3 and Mary 1, at the 1870
census. I would like to trace them back to Ireland but have had no success to
date. Any information on related branches of the family would be very welcome.
Saturday 08/04/2001 5:41:59am
Name: Robert J. Desmond
E-Mail: bobdesmond@aol.com
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Comments: My g-grandfather was Patrick Desmond who was born in Ireland about
1821 and who, at the time of the 1870 census, lived in North Lawrence NY with
his wife Margaret (Dugan) and four children Timothy, John (My grandfather),
Daniel and Mary. Patrick and Margaret were born in Ireland and their children
were all born in New York. I am trying to establish some connection with their
origins in Ireland. Family lore has it that Patrick was from Dublin and
Margaret was from Belfast. That, however, is not very reliable information. I
believe Timothy settled in the Syracuse, NY area, John and Mary eventually
settled in the Boston area and I don't know what became of Daniel. I would
welcome any information about the origins of this family and what has become of
any decendants of Timothy and Daniel.
Sunday 08/05/2001 3:55:55pm
Name: Andy Desmond
E-Mail: AAndydes@aol.com
Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. England
Comments: My father (John James) was born at Hammersmith Hospital, London in
1931. His father came from Cork City. He came to England in 1920's where he
helped build one on the many tunnels/airfields prior to 2nd world war. He
fought in the 1st WW with the Royal Irish Hussars. I am writing this off the
top of my head from the knowledge that i have. But if
you want to know more please E-mail me and i will do
my best to obtain better information.
Wednesday 10/03/2001 10:38:01am
Name: Virginia "Ginny" Nordin
E-Mail: dancer1@inreach.com
Comments: My grandfather was William Henry Desmond, born in Owosso, Shiawassee,Michigan 1874. His father was William W.
Desmond, born Ontario, Canada 1842. William W.'s father was William James
Desmond, born Ontario, Canada 1794. His father was Timothy Desmond, born
Ontario, Canada abt. 1768. Have been seeking his parents, perhaps, Ireland. No
luck, so far. If you might have any suggestions, would be appreciated. Thanks,
Ginny
Friday 11/09/2001 11:57:20am
Name: Lisa Desmond
E-Mail: Lisadesmond@hotmail.com
Cardiff, South Wales, UK
Comments: This is an excellent site! I am not actually tracing my family tree
at the moment but was interested in finding out if the family rumours that we are descendants of the Earls of Desmond
were true-looks like they could be. If anyone is interested -I am the daughter
of Lawrence Desmond born Cardiff(1954) he is one of 11 children, Grandfather
was Charles Desmond... No idea where he was born but I believe his dad was
Irish (my dad doesn't know anything of his family history, He believes that the
Desmonds are catholic, we all know that that means massive families. Looks like
I'll have my work cut out for me, along with the rest of the Desmonds). Wish me
luck!!!