Stones/Maguire, Fearboy, ca. 1880

[tucson mike]

I have obtained a birth certificate for my grandmother, Mary Anne Stones. She was born 28 April 1880 to Patrick Stones and Ellen Maguire Stones. She was born in Fearboy, Offaly, where her father was a farmer.

This is as far back as I've gotten with this branch of my family. I suppose next I should look for Patrick & Ellen's marriage certificate, but I'm not sure how to do that. (That is, I've already checked the IGI and ancestry.com, and do not know where to look next.) I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

Mike Carroll

[Notinpastyet]

Hi Mike,know it's a long time since you made this post,but just wondered have you noticed in the 1911 census (which are brilliant cos they are free on line) That there is a James Stones age 77yrs with wife & children living in Fearboy,wouldn't be surprised that he maybe a brother to Patrick! regards Nipy

[Notinpastyet]

Hi back again,also notice that the Irish family history foundation site have  Patrick & Ellen marriage 1879 (they charge 5 euro to view) they are listed under Tubber & Rosemount-----you more then likely will also find them on the familysearch.org site .If your still on the look out on anymore info on the Stones family from Fearboy ,let me Know ,regards Nipy

[enfield]

From 'The Offaly War Dead' to be published in Feb, 2010;

MAGUIRE, PATRICK JOSEPH. Rank: Pte. Regiment or Service: Royal Army Service Corps
Date of Death:30-April-1918. Service No:M/341206. Born in Clara, King’s County. Enlisted in Glasgow while living in Bridgeton. Died in East Africa.
Grave or Memorial Reference:6. H. 4. Cemetery: Dar Es Salaam Wra Cemetery in Tanzania.

[John32c]

Not sure if its of any help I was researching my family background and it turns out my Greatgrandmother was "Marie Stones" who married "James Stones" both from Fearboy both died 1917/1918..Nipy have you nay more info on this?

[Notinpastyet]

Hi John & welcome to the site,I've lots off families on my list for this area  the Stone pop up in my own family ever now & then ,when I get a bit more time this coming week I'll have a look----regards Nipy

[John32c]

Hi Nipy...dont suppose you got a chance to look into the "Stones" family that I meantioned below?

[Notinpastyet]

Hello John so sorry I've not been on this site for ages & your request went straight out of my head---did have a quick look on my list of births ,marriages but didn't come across any James or Marie Stone,but I do know that the Stones family had links with the Murphy ,Gafney, & Burns families of this area----one other thing can I ask you do you know if it was in this area that James & Marie died as I have a listings of lots of headstones for this area ----Cheers Nipy

[Notinpastyet]

Ah James & family are listed in the 1911 census --have you seen them?