Past Posts

Here's some of the posts of semi-recent vintage.

Hello from Scotland - My names is Mary McGovern (Father John McGovern and Grandfather John) - Great Grandparents lived in the Paisley area of Glasgow at the turn of the century when the came over from Ireland. My grand-father's relative was the MP for Shettleston in Glasgow who emigrated to the States - It would be interesting if you have had any other information. I know my brother - Gilbert - is also interested and would like to contact other McGoverns Thank You Mary McGovern Johnston LexJohnstn@aol.com Ayshire Scotland
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Hi - I've been trying to find ties to the McGavin name, and have been told that we were originally McGoverns, but the name was changed somehow during the immigration process. Back in Ireland, however, the name remained the same.

Apparently from Drumkeen, Fermanagh County, my great great great grandfather was John, and was married to Anne. I don't know if she was his second wife or not, but he had two families.

The older three boys were William, Henry, and John. They made their way to the US and then to Canada in the 1850's, and their name became McGavin.

Another son bythe second marriage was Thomas. He came to the US later, settling in New Jersey, but apparently retained the McGovern name. If you have any ties to this, or it rings a bell at all, please let me know. Thanks John McGavin john.mcgavin@sympatico.ca

Hi Frank: I am glad you replied. I was on-line doing some last minute work stuff before closing down for the year.

Chris Maguire is a wonderful gentleman (see attached picture of he and I in Bawnboy. He has written a delightful book titled; "Bawnboy and Templeport - History Heritage and Folklore"

I have recieved several to give to my family for Christmas.It sells for 10.00 Irish Pounds about $13. or so. I have been in contact with him via his daughter Aideen Stanley ajstan@iol.ie. You can write Chris via Aideen or directly at Chris Maguire Bawnboy Belturbet County Cavan Ireland There is a chapter "The Magaurens of Tulleyhaw" great reading. My best to you and all the McGoverns around the world. Cary McGovern ------------------------------------- Cary F. McGovern, CRM

Hi, I've just sent you a message about my aunt, Marie Dunlop (McGovern). Just after sending it I received a phone call from a friend of mine who does genealogical (why can someone not invent a shorter word for that) research professionally. He suggested that it would be useful if all the McGoverns who access this site could provide the names, places and dates of birth of as many McGoverns as they know. From this it would be possible to ease considerably the preparation of a master McGovern chart to show the spread of our great clan. Let me have any thoughts you might have.
Michael W McGovern michael@catshome.club24.co.uk

Hi, My name is Michael W McGovern. I have just discovered your site and have tried, unsuccessfully, to sign the guestbook and leave a query on the noticeboard. Perhaps you would be able to help. My father, also called Michael is attempting to trace his sister Marie. Their father was Thomas McGovern from Ballyconnell, Cavan who moved to Belfast and then Portaferry. Marie moved to America in the 1960s and was last known to be living in the Queen's area of NYC. She married someone called Dunlop. We are having difficulty finding her and would be much obliged for any assistance.

By the way I am delighted to find your site and intend to visit it regularly as a means of finding about the rest of the family, whether related or not. Thanks Michael W McGovern I am 14 years old and I'd love some more info on my family. I've been to your site a few times and I love it. I live in Australia so could you please put me in the Australian McGoverns part of this wonderful site. My mum and dad knew nothing about what was in this site. I have some info on John Joseph McGovern, born around 1860-1865, he married Elizabeth Carlon in Englewood, Victoria in 1884 he was born in Baermore, Ireland his parents were Francis McGovern and Catherine Maguire.

I am wondering would any one knows how many children he and his wife had and do you have any earlier info on his family. James McGovern of Australia MCGOVERNAUTO@bigpond.com

Searching for Stephen McGovern born: Dec. 1822/23 who came from Cavan or Leitrim to New York about 1849 to California about 1850/51. He died: Feb.1887 in Santa Rosa. He married Bridget Leonard in either San Francisco or Marin Co. in Feb 1858.

Their children are: Thomas Andrew, born 18 Dec. 1858, married Delora Walsh in 1892, Mary Elizabeth born 18 Dec. 1858 (twin) born Dec. 1858, Petaluma, Cal., Married James Pedrotti Oct 1877. Margaret Anna born Aug. 1860 in Bolinas, Cal. Died: May 1938 in San Francisco. Married: Augustus Jacob Pedrotti, Oct. 1882., Julia Cummings, born: Aug 1862, Bolinas, Cal, Died: Mar 1937, married Noe J. Tomasi Nov. 1886, Bolinas, Cal. Martin Stephen, b orn Feb. 1866, Died: Oct. 1943 in Los Angeles, Married: Francis Clark Dec. 1896 in Marin Co. Could you please post this.
Thank you, Sally Staley motorhomer@yahoo.com

My Great Grand parents were from Swanlinbar & Bailey Sheen, I have never found that part of Ireland, it is supposed to be on the Shannon Pot.

My Great, Great Grandmothers name was Bridget Mcgovern, and she was Married to Michael Dolan Mickey Bern Wee. He was killed by a kick from the Lords horse in the chest. My Great Grand mother and her sister, Elizabeth (Bessie), and Cecelia Dolan and their Cousin Mary Dolan came to the US in 1861,

They landed in Castle Garden and were met by their fathers sister, Mrs. McGovern of Boston. They Married two brothers named Dolan from Bailey Sheen, Charles and Thomas Dolan. By 1877 Elizabeth (Bessie) and Charles Dolan had gone to Minnesota and settled in Swift County.

Charles froze to death in the spring of 1877 and Cecelia and Thomas Dolan came from Boston for his funeral and Were talked into staying in MN. They had a large family and there are many descendents. Mickey and Bridget Dolan had 6 Daughters and one son. I have managed to track down most of them but would love to hear from any descendents. The sisters Were Ann Dolan, Married to Patrick McGovern, Stayed in Ireland, Bridget Dolan, Married to Michael McGee, Came to the US, Margaret Dolan, Came to the US and Married John McDonald, Cecelia Dolan, Came to the US married Thomas Dolan, Elizabeth, Came to the US and Married Charles D. Dolan, all lived in Minnesota. Mary Dolan Married Patrick or Mark Mcgovern, Came to the US ands settled in California, Brother Patrick Dolan, stayed in Ireland, married and had 6 children, cousin Mary Dolan came to the US and married Michael McGuire and lived in Minnesota. I would love to find some of Patrick and Anns Decendents.
Ruth Ferry Repp ReppRUTHA@aol.com

Hi there Frank, Believe it not we are really interested in seeing this site kept going, although considering our lack of involvement, I'm surprised you've kept going as long as you have. Keep it up. Some of us are just really slack and deserve a kick up the backside. Seeing photographs of other McGovern's is really quite a kick especially if you strike somebody with a likeness to the McGovern's we know. Anyway, this was just a quick note to let you know that your effort in the site is appreciated k.mcgovern@xtra.co.nz

Hi Frank, I just bought a family plaque today, thanks to the wonderful links you have The order form didn't work for me in the UK, but they were kind enough to telephone me to receive my order. I'd certainly be interested in the CD you mention, but wonder if it is available to order outside the US. As mentioned I'm from the Edinburgh branch in the UK.
Keep up the fine work, jmcgovern@onmail.co.uk

My mother was Kathleen McGovern, she was born in Balinamore, Co.Leitrim. Her father was LONG JOHN McGOVERN. They owned a pub at the south end of the town, i think McGirls own the pub now. BidnBob@aol.com BidnBob@aol.com

My name is James McGovern and I am from Pittsburgh PA. My father was a famous hockey player for the Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets in the 1920"s.He was originally from Ottowa Canada. I would like to see about putting him on this website and finding other McGoverns . Please get back to me when you can. Thank you for your time
James Florent McGovern JMcgo29348@aol.com

I know that my family came from Cavan county. My some number of great grandfathers' name is William and he also had a sister named Annie. William was married to both Francis and Etta Perry. He died in 1923 in Ayersville,OH. Annie was married to an Eddington in Elyria, Ohio. My question is whether anyone has information about there father. All I know is that he was born in Ireland and immigrated to the States at an unknown time. Sarah – Ohio - lehnert.8@osu.edu

Hello, I am trying to help my daughter's boyfriend Jim Rusnak find his McGovern family. His parents are Catherine Ann McGovern , 6-3-31 San Leandro, CA and James Eugene Genereaux, name later changed to Rusnak as he was adopted by his stepfather His grandparents are Arthur McGovern born in CA or WA and wife, Marie, last name unknown b. 4-14-1898 His great grandparents are John McGovern born 1870-1880 and wife, Kate (may be from Ireland) This is all the info I have. Jim was raised in Fremont, CA. Please advise if your family connects with his. Thanks so much. Dottie Himes Dottie Himes Ozark, Arkansas djhimes@ipa.net

Thank you so much for writing me back... that was very nice of you. well... my name is Nina McGovern which you know, and I'm 18. I live in Mt Laurel NJ. I grew up in Philadelphia which is where my dad is from I believe. I think he's 57... but I'm not sure. to my knowledge he was 39 when I was born. My mom doesn't talk about him much, I even know my dads brother...who doesn't seam to like me very much he never did. But when I ask him he says "I haven't seen frank in years." so he doesn't want to help me. And I can barely get anything from my mom, she let it slip once that I have 5 older brothers, and a 23 year old sister named Kelly, but that's all the information I could gather from her... besides "he never cared about anyone but himself." I
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I would think he would remember his own daughters birthday. I know he has Kelly's name tattooed somewhere on him... I just really want to get to know him. and let him know that he has a healthy 18 year old daughter, and a genius 20 year old son. Maybe it's stupid but when I get married I want my dad to walk me down the isle... when I have a baby, I want him to know his grand child. I just get sick and tired of my friends taking their fathers for granted by saying things like "I hate my dad... he's such a jerk." when they don't know what it's like not to have a father. So I hope your children? or you son ( I don't know if you have more kids. ) well, I hope they don't take you for granted. Thank you so much forwriting back, and offering help. and you could give would be great. Thanks once again, Nina McGovern stanst18@yahoo.com

Frank, Thank you for responding. The grandson of Philip McGovern (b. abt. 1885) thinks they had the nickname "FOXY MCGOVERNS" because Philip had red hair as a distinguishing trait. Charlene A new message has been added to McGovern re: "FOXY MCGOVERNS" of Cavan. Has anyone ever heard of the "FOXY MCGOVERNS" of Cavan? That was the nickname of Philip McGovern and also his children.

One son, Francis McGovern was born in 1910 in the District of Holywell no 2, Enniskill, Cavan and died in 1977 in Chicago, Illinois. Philip was from Mully and his wife was Elizabeth (McDonald) McGovern or Bessie (McDonnell) McGovern. Their sons were Patrick, Barney, Owen & Terry. Their daughters were Betty (Bessie), Delia (Bridgette) & Molly. If you have any information about this family, please contact me at EMERA76147@aol.com.

So happy to find this site!! My g-g-g grandfather was James McGovern, born in Ireland @1840, who married Roseanna Mullen, also born Ireland. They settled in the Boston / Arlington MA area sometime prior to 1868. They had at least three daughters, Annie B. (m. Hodge); Catherine (m. Lynch); Gertrude (m. Swenson). May have been sons as well, as the names Bernard and Frederick McGovern show up as pall bearers. Wish I had more info about this family...
.Best wishes to everyone Susan Toomy neodane@bellsouth.net