Crowley Clan News from Around the World
Betty Halberg, Washington, USA: halberg@olypen.com My Denis Crowley was married to a Joanna (Joan) Walsh sometime around 1820 in the vicinity of Coachford, Co. Cork. I have not been able to find a marriage record, although I have written to Parish of Aghabullogue, St. John's and Mallow Heritage Centre. Denis and Joanna had Richard Crowley (1826), Honora Crowley (1828), Mary Crowley (1829) and Jeremiah Crowley (1832). Joanna must have died and Denis remarried my great great grandmother, Catherine Connor in Coachford at St. John's (I have the record) and they had five children in Coachford: Timothy (1838), Catherine (1839), Denis (1841), Daniel (1843) and Mathew (1846). Denis was a "Tavern Keeper." Sometime between 1847 and 1852 I believe they left Ireland for Bangor, ME. If anyone has any ideas about the marriage of Denis and Joanna or is related in any way, I'd love to hear from them.
Jerry Crowley, County Cork, Republic of Ireland: JerryCrow650@hotmail.com I am looking for any information on my grand uncle Jack Crowley who played and won an all Ireland medal with London in 1901. I am also looking for information on my granduncle Timothy Crowley who went to America. Both came from a small village in County Cork called Aherla. One sister Nell stayed in Ireland, as did my grandfather Dan Crowley. My grandfather was a shoemaker and died when my father was very young. All I know is that some family dispute arose over the burial of one of the immigrants. None of my father's generation is still alive, and as part of the next generation I would love to find out more about my family.
Catherine Budd, Marathon, FL: Just got Todd's photo CD. There are some great pictures. I got one for my Dad for his birthday since he wasn't able to attend. He could be Tom Crowley's older brother. I showed Tom his picture at the 2001 gathering and he agreed. Funny that we can't trace past my Dad's grandfather and neither can Tom from what I understand.
Jennifer McLaughlin, Georgia, USA: mcla4894@bellsouth.net I'm looking for any information about a Frederick William Crowley who lived in Springfield, MA in the early 1900's. He married Bertha Ellen Clark on 23 Sep 1902 and had a son Donald Frederick born 16 Jul 1904 and a daughter Evelyn born 15 May 1911. Donald joined WWI as a 16 year old. My mother Joan Crowley is the daughter of Donald and Elizabeth Crowley. I've always wondered if my grandfather Donald Crowley was English or Irish and no one seems to know.
Barbara Malin, California, USA: femalin@earthlink.net I was wondering if anyone in the clan has done any DNA testing? I have sent a couple of queries to our group here and am waiting for replies but I don't believe that anyone has. Ours is the group from County Clare and it would be great to find out who they are linked to. Plus it would be interesting to find out more about the genetic origins of the line. I think it would be an interesting subject and would love to hear what others think.
Mary Casteleyn, Birmingham, England: Many thanks for the latest issue of the newsletter. Greetings from Birmingham, England
Joe Colford, New Jersey, USA: ProfColf@aol.com I am looking for information on my maternal great-grandfather, Dennis Crowley, who was born around 1860 in Dunmanway. He apparently was the only son in a family with six or seven sisters. He came to the United States around 1880 where he married Catherine (Katie) Hayes, herself from Leap, County Cork. My mother's mother was a Crowley, and my mother (86 years old) is curious about her Crowley roots . . . I am doing this research for her.
Delores Crowley, County Cork, Republic of Ireland: Museum (Michael Collins Heritage Center) starting to get hectic, and we are very busy. Enjoy the summer.
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