Costello of Galway

[sarabeth]

Hello,
I am seeking information regarding the Costello family of Galway. John Costello and Jane Flood had three known daughters: Mary Ann born in 16 September 1841, Sarah born in 1843 and finally Bridget born in 1845. I do know that Mary Ann was born in Ireland but I am not sure about the sisters. Mary Ann and her sisters ended up in Plattsburg, NY. Mary Ann married Hugh Ross and lived out her life there. Mary Ann's obituary stated that she was born in Galway on 16 September 1841. I believe Mary Ann came to the US around 1854..so the parents were probably with them. Anyone out there with any connections?..I would love to find out where in Galway they came from....Have aleady checked the IFHF. I think they might have come into the USA through Canada but I am not sure..
Thanks..
Sara C.

[nancy anne]

i am nancy, a granddaughter of maryanncostello and hugh ross, i live in new york. i have gathered some information on the costello family. i have a list of passengers from county roscommon to new york via liverpool on ship creole 18 october 1847. it lists the following costellos: ellen, 55 mary,18 bridget,16 john,8
i found this information at:
http://freespace.virgin.net/alan.tupman/sites/irp6.htm

[sarabeth]

Hi Nancy,
  Thanks for your help.  I am going to look at it right now!!...
   Sara C.

[sarabeth]

Hi Nancy,
  I sent you a message(rootschat message) with Mary Ann Costello Ross' obituary......
              Sara

[aghadowey]

New members usually need 3 posts to use PM (Personal Message) system and it looks like Nancy only has 1 so far.

[sarabeth]

Thanks!!
Sara C.

[nancy anne]

hi sara,
i am attempting to locate the death certificate and burial location of my gg grandmother mary ann costello who died on july 22, 1901 in plattsburgh ny as stated in her obituary which appeared in the plattsburgh ny sentinel july 26, 1901. perhaps it may reveal where in galway she was from.

mary ann costello and hugh ross' son albert ross was my g grandfather, and his daughter florence (with maryette donnelly) was my grandmother.

[sarabeth]

Unexpected Death of Mrs. Mary A.
Ross, of This Village.
The many friends otf Mrs. Mary A.
Ross throughout this section will regret
to learn of her death, which occurred
unexpectedly shortly after two
o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. Ross
had been ill for several days with
disease. About two o'clock slhe was
stricken with the fatal attack, and
died a iew minutes after tlhe family
reached her bedside.
Deceased was the widow of the late
Hugh Ross. She was born In County
Galway, Ireland, Sept. 16, 1841, and
was therefore in the 60th year of her
—\ She is survived (by six children,
—oes, of Ogdensbuirg; John, of Boston;
George, Louis and Albert, of
Plattsburgh, and Ann. of Boston; and
two sisters, Mrs. Henry Gray, ot
Pittsburgh, and Mrs. W. J. Sullivan
of Green Island.

[sarabeth]

I accidently posted the obit before I was ready!!  Is that the obit you have??
My friend's grandfather was John Ross..the one who came to Boston...

    Sara C.