INFORMATION BOARD

This section is for McGinleys around the world to talk to each other, especially to pass on genealogical information about their particular families. This section can also be used by people wishing to know more about their Irish heritage and to know the Irish Gaelic spellings of their names. No password or numbers are needed to use this service. Simply contact us by E-Mail and we will personally post your details on our website. Simply put the word START at the beginning of your message that you want listed, and at the end put the word STOP. Your message will automatically stay on for one month.

If you have any comments to make, or have any information about early McGinley settlers, or famous/important McGinleys please contact us. Let us know if you find any information to be incorrect on our website and we shall amend it.

pobal@mcginleyclan.org

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Hello, does anyone have any information of a John McGinley (born around 1808 living in Tauhgboyne, Co Donegal, died Strabane, Ireland in 1888). His father may have been a Michael McGinley born c1770's. John McGinley son was Thomas McGinley born c1830, married 27th Nov 1845 Tauhgboyne, Co Donegal and died Glasgow 1905.

Thanks Peter McGinley

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I am looking for any connections to the McGinley family in Wilkes-Barre, Pa prior to WW2. My father was Leo,his siblings, Francis (Hank), Bobby, John, Joe, Winnie, Mary & Helen. Father and mother were Patrick McGinley & Winifred Foy McGinley. The family owned a store "McGinley Bros" in Wilkes-Barre. Msgr. McGinley of Kings College was my fathers uncle. My grandfather had 9 or 10 brothers. His father had many brothers as well. Some in the US some in Ireland. My great grandmother was Briget O'Donnell McGinley. Family lore has her twin sister leaving Donegal for Australia where she had 10 daughters. Very little is known about the family since the death of my grandfather back circa 1930 in Wilkes-Barre.

Regards, Michael McGinley, Ardmore, Pa. USA

E-mail: McGinlM@lmsd.org

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Trying to find my Irish roots. My great grandfather John McGinlay married Helen Lang or Lawn in Glasgow 1874. Both were born in Ireland. His parents were Hugh and Margaret McGinlay. Hugh's parents were John McGinlay and Hannah Brogan -all I presume from Ireland. This is all the info I have and would be grateful if anyone can help.

E-mail: paul.mcginlay@tesco.net

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I am the granddaughter of Hugh McGinley, son of Bryan and Mary, nee McCausland. Mary was daughter of Michael and Catherine McCausland. My grandfather was born in Dunfanaghy in 1901 and came to the US in the early 1920's with two of his older brothers, John and Michael. I still have family in Dunfanaghy and have been traveling there on and off for 30 years. I was lucky enough to meet my grandfather's youngest brother, Patrick, several times. He died in April 2003, three months shy of his 100th birthday. My great grandparents are buried in the famine graveyard. My ggf, Bryan, died in the early 1920's and was listed as a farmer. My ggm died in 1940 and was listed as a homemaker.

My Dunfanaghy family doesn't really know anything more than I do. I would like to progress further in my research. There is a caretaker at Glenveagh Castle named James McGinley. There was a comment that he might be a distant cousin. Someone said Bryan McGinley was from Creeslough and Mary McCausland from Kildarragh (sp). One of my father's first cousins, Mick, moved his family to Dublin. He is the father of the professional golfer, Paul McGinley.

Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

Marie McGinley
Fort Lauderdale, FL
E-mail: mizmallow@aol.com

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My great grandfather was Michael McGinley born on 1 Jan 1817 in Donegal, Ireland. He came to the USA in 1835 (I still can't find the ship he came over on) and married on 29 Apr 1849 Jane Johnson. He died on 8 Dec 1907 in Houston Twp, Adams Co., Illinois. I would love to know who is parents are as this is a major stumbling block in my genealogy.

Jane Johnson was born on 29 Apr 1833 in Fermanagh Co., Ireland and came to the USA in 1846 (again cannot find ship). She died on 23 May 1923 in Lorraine, Adams Co., Illinois. I have headstone photos for both Michael and Jane and all dates were in the family bible. Her parents were Robert Johnson and Mary Thompson of Ireland.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Marcy Feltenberger
E-mail: MFeltnbrgr@aol.com

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Can anyone identify the Francis McGinley from this World War II era photograph? The names on the folder this photo was held in are: C. T. Thompson, James E. Culver, Manville Pike and Francis McGinley, but the names might not be in order. ?If you can identify which of these men is Francis McGinley, or if you have any information about the Francis McGinley in this photo or of his descendants, please contact

Glenda Hall
E-mail: gjohall@hotmail.com

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My name is James P McGinley my father was Neil Anthony Mc Ginley born in Ballymoney Co Antrim Northern Ireland. in January 1930. His father was also James Patrick McGinley born Dunfanaghy/Carrigart area of Co Donegal I know he went to Scotland in his early years to work in the potato industry and on his return settled in North Antrim.

Jim McGinley
E-mail: jimeith@btinternet.com

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My mom’s maiden name is spelled Maginley and our family is generally from the Scranton, Pennsylvania area. I was wondering if anyone else has seen this spelling and where it may have originated? My great grandfather was Thomas Jefferson Maginley and he was born around 1902. I was wondering if our family was also from Donegal? I have a lot of Maginley cousins whose names appear to be commonly used throughout generations as I’ve seen on this website and some of the resemblances of the pictures that are posted and my family are uncanny. I really enjoy researching my families’ roots and any information would be much appreciated.

Kelly Alexander
E-mail:kelalex53@hargray.com

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I would like to compliment you on your web page for the McGinley Clan. I live in Perth, Western Australia with strong family links to Donegal. My Grandmother was Rose McGinley and she married John Duffy in 1898 and then moved to Glascow for work and later (in 1912) migrated to Perth, Western Australia. Rose McGinley's father was Charles McGinley and her mother was Rose Boyle. If any members of your clan have any information about my ancestors, I would love to get it from them. I have a good history of the descendents of Rose and John Duffy in Australia.

Dan Duffy
E-mail:danielduffy@gmail.com

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Looking for any information on how the McGinleys got to Fanad (Clondavadog parish). The townland of Ballymichael has numerous (appprox 6) McGinley families going back as far as the Tithe Aplotments. There are a few othe McGinley families scattered around the Parish also. There is no mention of this territory on the clan website. It has been suggested that they may have come across from Mevagh as it was a noted clan location.

Eamonn McGinley
E-mail:mcginleyej@gmail.com

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Brothers Charles (b 1821), Patrick (b 1825) and Andrew Bernard McGinley (b1828) all came to America from Ireland together in 1843. Brother Andrew Bernard McGinley came as a stow-a-way on the same ship as his brothers. By 1860 all three brothers are married with families and living in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Father's name may be John McGinley - mother unknown. They all came from County Donegal. Looking for information about family who did not immigrate and other siblings as well.

Marlene Chaney
St. Cloud, MN
email: mchaney514@yahoo.com

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Would appreciate any information about Henry McGinley (probably died about 1830ish), married to Catherine Theresa Campbell, who were parents of Michael, Cornelius, Thomas Colin, Sarah and possibly a Bridget. Cornelius emigrated from the Killybegs area to Kingston, New York area (then Horicon and Adirondack, New York) about 1846, later joined by wife Sarah Ellen Duncan and son Patrick. Sarah also emigrated at some point and settled in New York City. Her daughter, Sara, was the mother of a Father Robert McCormick. Would like to know anything about the above, but especially Henry and Catherine. Thanks.

email: ro7554@comcast.net

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Looking into finding Margaret Mc Ginley from Gweedore area. Born in 1878. Married Daniel Mc Garvey of Brinleck sometime in the 1900 or after. Died in 1966 aged 88 years. Any information given would be great.

email: geraldineobrien73@yahoo.ie

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For many years I have been searching for more info on my gggrandfather's line. Ambrose Sweeney was born in Ireland (don't know where in Ireland) either 12 Oct 1846 or Nov 1847. I do not know his parents or siblings.  He came to America on the ship Britannia entering through the New York City port in Nov of 1865 and settled in Greene County, Pennsylvania where he was a coal miner for a number of years. He married Rachel Lough in about 1883 and they had 6 children, Mary Elizabeth (my ggrandmother), Donna C., Sarah A., James, John and Clara. Ambrose died January 12, 1915 in Greene County, Pennsylvania, and is buried there also. Any information on where he came from in Ireland or who his parents or siblings may have been will be greatly appreciated. 

Marvel Earnshaw
E-mail: marvearn@gmail.com

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My name is Amy McGinley, I married Michael McGinley he is the son to Paul McGinley, son to Raymond McGinley, son to Andrew James McGinley (born May 23, 1881 in Horicon Warren, New York and he died April 15, 1964), son to Andrew McGinley (born Mrch 1853 In New York no date of death), son to Cornelius McGinley who was born June 19, 1819 in Ireland, and he died Dec. 3, 1906 in Adirondack New York in Ireland, he married Ellen Duncan. His father was Henry McGinley (born and died in Ireland), his mother was Catherine Theresa Campbell. His brother was Thomas Colin McGinley the Writer/Scholar born in 1830 around the time of his fathers death. I am looking for anyone who might have more inforamation on this particular line, and might know more information on Henry and Catherine to bring the line further back. I know my husband's family still has ancestors over in Ireland, his grandfather Raymond as well as some of his Aunts/Uncles have been over to Ireland and have visited with them.
I would love to hear from anyone who may be connected with this family or have information they are willing to share. Thank you and hope to hear something soon.

Amy McGinley
E-mail: ammcginley@myfairpoint.net

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Hello, my name is Rob McGinley and my dad recently passed away. My dad was called Joeseph McGinley and he was born in Glasgow in 1936 he had 3 sisters (Margaret, Mary and Juliet), he also had a brother called John. I believe they lived in Hollybrook Street Govan Hill. All Iknow of my granparents was my grandad was called Denis. My dad moved to Milton Keynes in 1965 and my dad was very vague with details of past McGinleys or any other relations. I am looking to find out more about my family tree and the McGinley name as the name means so much to me. Any help would be much appreciated.

Robert McGinley
E-mail: robertmcginley@btinternet.com

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Hello. I am trying to trace my Irish ancestors in Donegal but I dont know where in Donegal they come from so am posting on here hoping for a clue. My GGGrandfather was John McGinley b 1835 son of James McGinley and Mary Tinney in Donegal. He had a brother called Christopher b 1837, John and Christopher went to Glasgow, Scotland in the mid 1850's and settled there. John married a Mary Haggarty in 1853, Strabane, dont know if this was in Strabane or just the administrative area as some parts of Donegal were. Can anyone help please.

Christine Abbott
E-mail: Abbottc81@yahoo.co.uk

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Live in Oklahoma, would like to know more about my family history. Great grandfather was J. K. McGinley who was married to Margaret O/Daughtery.

Rebecca Mcginley
E-mail: beccajune69@gmail.com

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I'm trying to find out about my great great grandparents. My great great grandfather was James McGinley, born in Ireland about 1841. He lived most of his adult life in Port Glasgow, Scotland, and had two daughters: Mary and Bridget. He was either married to Sarah or Dorothea Sweenie (or both!), as both names show up in the records at various times. She could also have been 'Sarah Dorothea' or 'Dorothea Sarah', who went by either first or second name at various times. She (or they) was also born in Ireland, and spent her adult life in Port Glasgow.

Their daughter Bridget married David McClanaghan and they had a son call Bernard, born in Port Glasgow in 1917, who lived most of his life in Leeds.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

E-mail: denzildragon@yahoo.co.uk

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This is April 13, 2010 and I’m inquiring about my Grandfathers family for which we know very little about..His name was Charles J.McGinley and lived in Altoona, Pa with my Grandmother Matilda C.Linck. My father was Leo Linck McGinley and played baseball in Altoona, Warriors Mark, Spruce Creek and Lakemont PA..I believe all of my fathers sibling are also deceased..Richard McGinley, Alma McGinley Watson, Johanna McGinley Hodges, Erma McGinley(?) and Helen McGinley Reagan..Any help will be appreciated.

Eileen McGinley
E-mail: emcginley2005@yahoo.com

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My name is Daniel McGinley and I am looking for information on James McGinley b.1843 in Donegal Co. He Married Julia McLaughlin around 1863. The had 6 children.

Hugh M McGinley b.21 May 1863 Londonderry
James McGinley b. Bet 1865-1868 Londonderry
Daniel McGinley b. 09 Dec 1869 Londonderry
John McGinley b. 1871 Londonderry
Elizabeth McGinley b. 1874 Londonderry
Hannah McGinley b. Abt 1877 in Donegal

In 1880 Hugh came to America and settled in Kansas City Missouri. Followed by John, Daniel, Elizabeth and Hannah in early 1900s.
James and Julia are my 2nd great grandparents and this is where I hit the wall. No records for either of them I can find. Only mention is their names on some of the US docs I found on the ones in the USA.
Elizabeth passenger record has friend listed as Mrs. McKay, 45 Stanley's Walk. Londonderry.
Any info on James and Julia would be greatly appreciated. If I can find the Parish they are from maybe I can break down that wall.

Daniel McGinley
E-mail: danmcginley@live.com

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My 2nd great grandmother Sarah McGinley, born 1850 Ireland, was in Albany, New York from 1868 until her death. I believe her parents were John McGinley, born 1824, and Nancy Bowers. I have not had any success linking the family back to Ireland. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jeanne Pearce
E-mail: pearce.jeanne@gmail.com

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I got an e-mail a while back regarding the McGinley clan meet 2010 from a McGinley in Philadelphia. Ihave lost his e-mail, Ithink they own a business. Can you put this up to see if any one remembers it. My father is Patrick McGinley and we live in killybegs, Co. Donegal.

Pauric McGinley
E-mail: pauricmcginley@msn.com

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