GRIFFITHS family Cavan

[lahpun]

Hello, Looking for information on the Griffiths family from Cavan.

William Simon Griffiths born circa 1839 Cavan Ireland.  Father: Richard Matchett Griffiths, Mother: Elizabeth Bleakley.   Richard was a surgeon by occupation.   Arrived in Australia circa 1854.

William married in Australia Mary Ann Adeline Switzer, (previous enquiry I put on for Ireland)

Lesley
Australia

[BRETA]

I think I can help you there, sounds like our Griffith family, Killeshandra.
Your last name isn`t Griffith by any chance in Aussie?
I have lots of info out there on the net.
Sue.

[lahpun]

Dear Sue, I must apologise for not answering your post.  I have not had luck and so did not visit that often.

Can you tell me about your Griffiths?   No my surname is not Griffith.  I was researching for a third party and when I could not find anything I put it down to no one knowing anything to help me.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Lesley

[BRETA]

Dear Lesley,
Thank you for your reply as I know three researchers, two in Queensland and one in NSW, like myself, who are related to this Griffith branch and have lots of info, unfortunately, my scanner still isn`t working so I will forward your email on to Nelle who I know will be happy to help and lives in Queensland.
I`d been in contact with a Lesley Griffith from Sydney some years ago who had passed on his research to me which has helped us enormously and we tried to track him down with out success, after his retirement, so we could pass on the updates.
So I thought at last we have found Leslie. Sorry for the over reaction.
Thank to Lesley, we know who you are talking about.
William Simon Griffith, born 1835/6 Ireland, married Mary Anne Adeline Switzer in 1860,
William died 16 January 1900.
You might have seen other info on the net by Robyne, Gillian and myself regarding the Simon Griffith & Rachell Matchett.
Simon Griffith was born in  Co Longford, Ireland and died before 1859. He was a Military Captain in the Scottish/ British Infantry and was also a Postmaster.
Simon married about 1809 Rachel Matchell/tt. I cant type anymore info on this site  because it won`t show what I`m typing so I`ll send you a personal email
Sue.

[lgriffith]

I could well be the Leslie Griffith that you are searching for.   I am a descendant of Simon Griffith and Rachel Matchett.  The following children of Simon and Rachel migrated to Australia between 1841 and 1863 Richard Griffith (b. circa 1810) and Eliza Bleakely
William Griffith (b. circa 1815) and Annie Lananze
Thomas Griffith (b. circa 1824)and Jane Bleakley  (my direct line via their second son William

The remaining children of Simon and Rachel (Simon, b.16 Jul 1821), Elizabeth (b.14 Apr 1825), Rachel (b. 9 Sept 1828) are a mystery

Note: Richard spelt his family name with an "s" the others ..... migrating to Australia .... no.

I have done little research in recent times but have a sound knowledge of the Australian side but as for Ireland I have drawn only blanks.  On a visit to Cavan in 1990 I met with an Albert Griffith but we were unable to secure a link.

I am looking forward to adding to the debate.

Les

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Stone the crows, where did you come out of the woodwork. We did try to track you down, especially Nelle. Rang up all the old researchers, who had mostly died and no one seemed to know where you and your good wife had moved too.
I will send you a personal email with email address.
Sue.

[Gary Allison]

Hi.

Looking for Jane Griffith(s) b.c. 1810 m. William Arnold c. 1832 both of Cavan. William b.c. 1805.

Any info re their forebears would be fantastic.

Regards,

Gary.

[BRETA]

Looking for Jane Griffith(s) b.c. 1810 m. William Arnold c. 1832 both of Cavan. William b.c. 1805.
Very sorry Gary, can`t find any info on the above. Maybe you can give more details about your Griffith & Arnold family? Sue.

[Gary Allison]

Hi Sue.

Thanks for replying. I have no other info but have just received the following.

Tithe Applotment Books c1830 has one listing for the name William Arnold in the Cavan/Leitrim area. This William is recorded in the townland of Cullies in the parish of Carrigallen on the borders of counties Cavan and Leitrim borders. Copy attached

Cheers,

Gary.