The Upperchurch Arrivals

Revised May 30, 2011

There are twenty-seven (28) families, represented by 62 individuals arriving in the central New York area, who had connections back to the Upperchurch area of Co. Tipperary, Ireland. They are assigned to family groups, however the entire family didn’t always arrive together in America. Sometimes individuals came alone and sent for their immediate families after establishing themselves. Over the subsequent years, brothers and sisters and their families would join the original relatives to settle in the same area. The order of the family group listings is based on the earliest arrival of a member of the family group. The various families are sometimes labeled by a location. The label will describe where they settled, where they lived the longest or sometimes the location that was their point of origin in Ireland. The "Old" column refers to the rankings from the previous version of this list.

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[FAMILY 1] Son of Matthew Burke. Owned two quarries. Templederry is about 10 km NW of Upperchurch village.

SOURCE: Pioneer Irish, by Mary Bannon.

REFERENCES:

The Burke Family of Jamesville, NY

[FAMILY 1] Son of Matthew Burke. Emigrated with wife Mary Kennedy. Thurles is about 8-10 km east of Upperchurch village. SOURCE: Pioneer Irish, by Mary Bannon.

REFERENCES:

The Burke Family of Jamesville, NY

[FAMILY 2] Originally settled in Split Rock in Onondaga Co. Came to Syracuse to work in the slat industry around 1835-6.

SOURCE: Pioneer Irish, by Mary Bannon.

REFERENCES:

Soon to be added

Not from Upperchurch but was a prominent early Irish immigrant with a large family. Settled in Solon, Cortland Co. and was instrumental in establishing the Catholic Church in Truxton.

SOURCE: McDonald family papers

[FAMILY 3] To Roxbury, Dane Co., WI between Feb. 1856 and Dec. 1857 Son of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown (Gleninchnaveigh). SOURCE: Birth dates and birthplaces of children and letter from descendant.

REFERENCES:

Soon to be added

[FAMILY 4] S/o Margaret Gleason Ryan. Brother of Bridget Ryan McGrath. Participant in Maple Ridge Migration.

SOURCE: Arrival time from family tradition.

[FAMILY 5] s/o Roger Ryan.

SOURCE: Arrival year probably from Census data.

REFERENCES:

(1) MFTNY, p. 206

(2) The Roger Ryan Family of Cuyler, NY

[FAMILY 6] Brother of Edmond, Thomas and Margaret McGrath Long. Son of Michael McGrath. Catherine Wade McGrath arrived with her children on the same ship as Edmond McGrath’s wife Mary Ryan. The British Queen, Nov. 7, 1850 at NYC.

SOURCE: Lanty’s arrival was assumed close to his brother Edmond’s arrival in 1848.

1855 Census – In Fabius 5 years.

(1) Finding Michael McGrath

(2) The McGrath Family from Moyaliff

[FAMILY 6] Edmond arrived in NYC on Nov. 29, 1848 by himself. His wife Mary Ryan and sons Michael and John arrived in NYC on the British Queen, on Nov 7, 1850. Mary had sisters Catherine Ryan Sheahan (1867) and Margaret Ryan (before 1851) who came to the Pompey area.

REFERENCES:

(1) Edmond Magrath and Mary Ryan of Truxton TMFTNY, p. 41

(2) Finding Michael McGrath

(3) The McGrath Family from Moyaliff

[FAMILY 3] Son of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown.

SOURCE: Married in 1849 in Syracuse.

[FAMILY 5] Arrived without family although son Anthony Ryan appears to have arrived, perhaps by himself, in 1848.

SOURCE: 1850 Census.

REFERENCES:

(1) MFTNY, p. 206

(2) The Roger Ryan Family of Cuyler, NY

[FAMILY 7] Catherine was single when she came to America. She married Edmund Brown from Co. Cork. Dau. of John Ryan and Margaret Mahon. Sister of James Ryan.

SOURCE: 1850 Census.

REFERENCES:

Margaret Ryan and John Tobin of Chittenango TMFTNY, p. 149

[FAMILY 8] Bartholomew arrived without his family.

SOURCE: 1850 Census.

REFERENCES:

The Phelans of Central New York

[FAMILY 9] Dau. of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown.

SOURCE: 1855 Census. In Pompey 5 years.

[FAMILY 9] Married Emma Ryan Feb. 19, 1855. Brother of Ann Burke Lonergan and Cecilia Burke Flemming.

SOURCE: 1855 Census. in Pompey 5 years.

REFERENCES:

Daniel Burke and Rebecca Carey

[FAMILY 10] Traveled to the U.S. with Catherine Wade McGrath and family in Nov. 1850. Possibly married Andrew Carroll. SOURCE: Ship manifest 1850.

[FAMILY 11] Married Daniel Long in U.S. ~1853 at latest. Son Michael’s baptism in Pompey on Apr. 11, 1858.

SOURCE: 1855 Census, in Geddes 4 years. 1900 Pompey Census gave immigration year as 1850

[FAMILY 12] Arrived in NYC on May 26, 1850 with family and made it to the town of Pompey by the time of the 1850 Census.

SOURCE: 1850 Pompey Census and ship’s manifest –DeWitt Clinton (1850).

REFERENCES:

TMFTNY, p. 210

[FAMILY 13] Sister of Mary Ryan McGrath and Catherine Ryan Sheahan. Married John Tobin in 1854.

SOURCE: 1855 Census, Fabius resident for 4 years.

[FAMILY 14] Married in Ireland – Ann Burke born in Upperchurch.

SOURCE: Date based on birthdate of eldest child Mary and 1860 Census records.

REFERENCES:

(1)Daniel Burke and Rebecca Carey

(2)The Lonergan Story

[FAMILY 15] Son of Thomas Joseph Burke and Mary Purcell. Married Johanna Dwyer, d/o Malachi Dwyer and Johanna Moyne on Jan. 27, 1856.

REFERENCES:

Soon to be added

[FAMILY 16] Married to Mary Ryan – Upperchurch connection uncertain.

SOURCE: 1900 Census for son Patrick Gleason.

REFERENCES:

Soon to be added

[FAMILY 17] Brother of Daniel Long. To the U.S. with parents and siblings in 1848. Initially at Hoosick Falls, Renssalaer Co., NY. Future husband of Margaret McGrath. Maple Ridge Migration.

SOURCE: Ship manifest (1848); Married in 1852 Syracuse.

REFERENCES:

Long & McGrath Families

[FAMILY 6] Sister of Lanty, Edmond and Thomas McGrath. D/o of Michael McGrath. Married Richard Long July 31, 1852. Maple Ridge Migration.

SOURCE: Married in 1852 Syracuse.

REFERENCES:

(1) Finding Michael McGrath

(2) The McGrath Family from Moyaliff

(3) Long & McGrath Families

[FAMILY 17] In 1860 town of Clay Census. Brother of Richard Long. To the U.S. with parents and siblings in 1848. Initially at Hoosick Falls, Renssalaer Co., NY. Future husband of Mary Gleeson. Married in 1853 at latest.

SOURCE: Ship manifest (1848); 1855 Census, in Geddes 3 years.

REFERENCES:

Long & McGrath Families

[FAMILY 18] Came to the U.S. via Canada with wife Catherine Fanning and children. Settled on farm in SW corner of the town of Fabius in the early 1860s. Neighbor to Edmond and Mary Ryan McGrath on Kettlebail road just over the Fabius-Truxton border.

REFERENCES:

Long & McGrath Families

[FAMILY 18a] Came to he U.S. with wife Nancy Kellyand five children.

REFERENCES:

Long & McGrath Families

[FAMILY 6] Father of Lanty, Edmond and Thomas McGrath and Margaret McGrath Long.

SOURCE: 1855 Census, in Pompey 2 years.

REFERENCES:

(1) Finding Michael McGrath

(2) The McGrath Family from Moyaliff

(3) Long & McGrath Families

[FAMILY 6] Believed to have married in Ireland and traveled to the U.S. before 1853. Thomas was the son of Michael McGrath. Maple Ridge Migration.

SOURCE: 1855 Census, Thomas – in Pompey 2 years, Catherine – in Pompey 9(?) years.

REFERENCES:

(1) Finding Michael McGrath

(2) The McGrath Family from Moyaliff

(3) Long & McGrath Families

[FAMILY 19] Richard F. Long is the source for Stephen’s Upperchurch origin.

SOURCE: 1855 Census.

REFERENCES:

Long & McGrath Families

[FAMILY 3] Son of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown.

SOURCE: 1855 Census.

[FAMILY 3] Son of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown.

SOURCE: 1855 Census, not found

[FAMILY 9] Where was she married? Probably Ireland. Might have arrived earlier than siblings Jeremiah and Ann Burke Lonergan. Daughter Ella b. 1854 Cortland. Next door to Jerry Ryan and Bridget Burke.

SOURCE: 1855 Census, in Fabius 3/12 years.

REFERENCES:

Daniel Burke and Rebecca Carey

[FAMILY 4] D/o Margaret Gleason Ryan. Sister of Thomas Ryan and husband of James McGrath. Maple Ridge Migration. SOURCE: 1855 Census, in Pompey 11/12 years.

[FAMILY 3] Daughter of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown.

SOURCE: 1855 Census, in Fabius ˝ years..

[FAMILY 3] Arrived with wife Margaret Ryan and some of their 14 children.

SOURCE: Dick Barr & 1855 Census, in Fabius 1/6 years.

REFERENCES:

The Ghosts of Glown

TMFTNY, p. 202 (Dated)

[FAMILY 3] Son of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown.

SOURCE: 1855 Census, in Fabius 1/6 years.

[FAMILY 3] Son of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown.

SOURCE: 1855 Census, in Fabius Ľ years.

[FAMILY 3] Son of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown.

SOURCE: Married Nov. 4, 1855.

[FAMILY 3] Daughter of Phillip and Margaret Ryan of Glown.

SOURCE: Married mid 1855.

[FAMILY 20] Marriage and baptismal records from Upperchurch parish records.

SOURCE: Ship’s manifest – James Foster, Jr. (1857)

REFERENCES:

TMFTNY, p. 172

[FAMILY 13] Son of Catherine Ryan and William Sheahan. Margaret (#41) and Mary (#40) might be related.

SOURCE: 1860 Fabius Census. Margaret was baptismal sponsor to Patrick Ryan’s (#40) dau. Margaret on Aug. 1, 1858.

REFERENCES:

Catherine Ryan and William Sheahan of  Pompey.

TMFTNY, p. 142

      Son Thomas Sheahan TMFTNY, p. 144

[FAMILY 21] Son of Honora Phelan and Daniel Patrick Lee. Married Catherine ?

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

[FAMILY 21] Daughter of Honora Phelan and Daniel Patrick Lee. Married Michael Maloney in Co. Tipperary.

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

[FAMILY 22] Wife of Thomas Heffernan married in Ireland.

SOURCE: Heffernan Family Ancestry

REFERENCES:

Soon to be added

[FAMILY 13] Sister of Mary Ryan McGrath and Margaret Ryan Tobin. Probably arrived with several older children. Son Thomas came over in 1865.

REFERENCES:

Catherine Ryan and William Sheahan of  Pompey.

TMFTNY, p. 142

      Son Thomas Sheahan TMFTNY, p. 144

[FAMILY 21] Traveled to Canada with parents. Came to Fabius prior to 1860. Wife: Honora McAuliffe.

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

REFERENCES:

The Phelans of Central New York

[FAMILY 21] Daughter of Honora Phelan and Daniel Patrick Lee. Married Matthew Burke 1866, LaFayette, Onondaga Co., NY.

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

[FAMILY 23] Husband of Ellen Duggan, married in Ireland.

SOURCE: Heffernan Family Ancestry. Arrival year given by daughter Catherine in 1900 Census.

[FAMILY 7] d/o James Ryan and Bridget Hayes. Brought their parents over to America the following year.

SOURCE: Ryan Family History.

REFERENCES:

The Ryans of Fenner

[FAMILY 7] d/o James Ryan and Bridget Hayes. Brought their parents over to America the following year.

SOURCE: Ryan Family History.

REFERENCES:

The Ryans of Fenner

[FAMILY 24] Traveled with Margaret and Mary Ryan to America in 1867.

SOURCE: Ryan Family History.

[FAMILY 21] Son of Honora Phelan and Daniel Patrick Lee. Married Bridget Murray.

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

[FAMILY 21] Traveled to Canada with parents. Came to Fabius prior to 1868. Husband John Lodge.

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

REFERENCES:

The Phelans of Central New York

[FAMILY 7] Daughters Margaret and Mary Ryan arrived in Cazenovia the prior year.

SOURCE: Ryan Family History.

REFERENCES:

The Ryans of Fenner

[FAMILY 21] Traveled to Canada with parents. Came to Fabius prior to 1870. Husband Jerry King.

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

REFERENCES:

The Phelans of Central New York

[FAMILY 25] Married Sarah Dwyer in St. James, Cazenovia on Feb. 6, 1877. Sarah’s parents were John Dwyer and Mary Stapleton.

SOURCE: Ryan Family History.

REFERENCES:

Ryan-Hayes Report, p. 17

[FAMILY 21] Traveled to Canada with parents. Came to Fabius prior to 1879. Husband Eugene McAuliffe.

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

REFERENCES:

The Phelans of Central New York

[FAMILY 21] From Upperchurch. She was the sister of Pierce Phelan, Sr. Husband Daniel Patrick Lee died before 1861 in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. [Do we know if she went to Canada or just followed her children to Onondaga Co., NY?].

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

REFERENCES:

The Phelans of Central New York

[FAMILY 26] Came to America following aunts and uncles.

SOURCE: Ryan Family History.

REFERENCES:

Ryan-Hayes Report, p. 17

[FAMILY 21] Wife of Pierce Phelan. Born 1804 Upperchurch. Died after 1892 in Syracuse, NY.

SOURCE: Phelan Family Genealogy.

[FAMILY 27] Related to Ryans and McGraths from Drumbane and Thurles who settled in Troy, NY.

SOURCE: 1900 Census.

[FAMILY 15] Parents of Mary Burke, who married Edmond Ryan, s/o Roger and Bridget Ryan.

SOURCE: ?

REFERENCES:

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