finding the counties for Taggarts, McKee and McClellan in Ireland

[ouizee]

I am descended from James McKee and Jane (unknown) McKee.  Their son, Joseph A. McKee was my great grandfather.  He married Eliza/Elizabeth Taggart in Ireland (don't know when).  Eliza/Elizabeth's parents were John Taggart and Rosanna McClellan Taggart.

What I need to know is, which county would one  be most likely to find ALL of those surnames in?

My great grandfather, John J. Johnston, was born ca 1861 in County Fermanah, and I have a "gut feeling" that they may all have been from there, or possibly some from County Armagh (although I cannot remember what leads me to think this now).

James McKee and his family came to America and settled in Manhattan.  Jane came with the children (possibly James also) about 1872 or 1873.  The 1880 census stated Joseph came in 1880, but on his death certificate he was here when his mom came here.  It seems the more I find out from the American side, the more confusing things become. 

Family "lore" has it that "someone" way back when, nobody knows who of course, once owned half of County Cork.  My Johnston's are ruled out, as they were in County Fermanagh.  I cannot rule out the others...yet, but I seriously doubt there is any truth to this at all.  I was informed by someone a couple of years ago that the name McKee was not common in County Cork.  So, if it was not the McKee line, then probably it would not have been the Taggart line either.  I suppose Jane Unknown McKee's line "could" have been in Cork, but who knows?  Okay, I've rambled enough.  If anyone can please point me in the right direction to look, I'd really appreciate it.  Thanks.
ouizee

[ouizee]

I'm sorry, John J. Johnston was born in 1851 not 1861.  Sorry about that

[Christopher]

I'm sorry, John J. Johnston was born in 1851 not 1861.  Sorry about that

Hello Ouizee,

I found a Joseph McKee living in the townland of Edenykennedy, Kilclooney Parish, Co. Armagh in 1864. This is the year Griffiths Valuation of Ireland was conducted in Co. Armagh.

Best Wishes, Christopher

[ouizee]

Hi Christopher,

That could very well be MINE!  I "know" that my Johnstons came from County Fermanagh, and if I understand correctly, that is a neighbor to Armanagh (forgive any spelling mistakes I may make...just had some pretty big surgery Tues. of last wk so not steady yet).

My Joseph A. McKee was born ca 1860...actually I think it was July 1860 in an unknown Irish County/townland etc.

His parents were Jane (unknown maiden name), and James McKee (at least that WAS the name on Joseph A.'s death certificate.  However his cert. was messed up, as my grandfather or the clerk one was confused...it listed Joe's wife as being his MOTHER!  It listed James McKee as his father.  Therefore I am fairly certain James was his dad's name.

I found that a Jane McKee came over in 1872, with her children named:
William
Joseph A.
Martin (whom I had never heard of)
and at least 2 daughters, one of whom was a small baby at the time. ..... I am on my laptop as the desktop is in the shop...my genealogy info is not on this one so trying to remember...ha!

In the 1880 census, it showed that Joseph A. and his brother William were living with Jane, their mom, who was 47 years old and already a widow.  With them were their sisters, Catherine? , Teresa, Alice and Ann or anne or Anna (again, I've not looked at this line in awhile so I'm not up to speed tonight).  The last two children were born in NYC.

This same census ALSO listed Joe as being SINGLE and working for the Long Island RailRoad as a switchman (which he did). 

The 1890 census is of course, up in smoke due to a fire or whatever in Washington where all the records were stored.  Most info was lost for that decade.  In 1900, I found Joseph A. again, living with his wife, Eliza Taggart/Taggert.  It said they had been married 19 years I think...anyway, it didn't truly add up, as it said SHE didn't come over until 1882!  Of course, that COULD be wrong ... maybe SHE came over in 1872?  But this same Joseph is the right Joseph and lived pretty much in the same building in Queens his entire adult life.  IN the SAME building was his cousin, Felix McKee!  Felix and Mary (his wife) had a couple of children that year also..several actually.  ALL of Joe's and Felix's children had pretty much the SAME names!  I just realized a few weeks ago, that Felix's SON, Felix JR.  was at my dad's wake, in 1959.  HIS wife was Eileen or Elinore something like that I think...again, my memory is not trustworthy at this moment in time.

Could you possibly find the info on that household (er, does it list specific names besides Josephs?).  This may be his grandfather?  If you could, I would be glad to reimburse you by check, but would probably have to have it in U.S. currency (I live in a backwoods village in E. Podunk Illinois lol).  Any info I can gain will help tremendously...oh and mine were Catholic.  Thank you SOOO much!

ouizee

[Blunny]

Hi Ouizee,
If you go to the following site, Griffiths Valuation you can find the areas of your names.

http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php

I had a quick look for the Johnston's of Fermanagh, there is over 200 of them, good hunting.

regards Peter

[Christopher]

Hi Ouizee,

Griffiths Valuation - Fermanagh 1862
Isabella Taggart, Glasdrumman, Kinawley

McAtaggart
James, Coolcrannell, Aghalurcher 
James, Killyrover, Aghalurcher 
John, Tullybrack or Ora More, Cleenish 
Peter, Dornogagh, Cleenish 

Mc Entaggart
Patrick, Aghamore, Boho 
James, Corrateskin, Cleenish
Andrew, Drumadillar, Devenish 
Hugh, Tullycreevy, Devenish 
Mary, Drumbeggan, Devenish 
Philip, Derryvarry Beg, Devenish 
Patrick, Drumadillar, Devenish
Edward, Corlatt, Galloon
John, Killyclonny, Galloon 

McTaggart
William, Ballycassidy, Trory
David, Belcoo West, Cleenish 
Patrick, Sessiagh West, Cleenish 
Thomas, Tonwore, Drumkeeran 
Thomas, Drumbristan, Drumkeeran

Christopher 

[aghadowey]

Ouizee hasn't been on the site since January 2007 so hope she is okay.
Question she asked is Feb. 2006 doesn't seem to have been answered: "Could you possibly find the info on that household (er, does it list specific names besides Josephs?)."
Griffith's Valuation lists only head of household and does not list names of other people in the household or how many people were in the household. 

[Taggart 009]

TAGGART.   Just reading over the site here and see you have asked if anyone knows where a lot of the TAGGART family came from.

I am originally a Taggart, now married and living in Alberta. I have been researching my Taggart/Hanna side of my family and all my Taggarts back to the circa1800 came from the Donegore, area of Co. Antrim.  There are a lot of Taggarts out there!  All big families as well. They migrated to Belfast later and went to the Legoneil area I am told.  If this helps please contact me  - I have a huge tree you can have.  Val.

[aghadowey]

Ouizee hasn't been online since Jan.2007.