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| Mike Loftus | |
| Hi
Tom My name is Michael Patrick Loftus. I live in Bridgeprot, Illinois although I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois (12/13/1953). Both my grandfather (OWEN LOFTUS) and grandmother MARGARET (OHARA) were from Ireland. I have documentation that OWEN was born in Westport, County Mayo but there may be a discrepancy on the birth date. On his citizenship papers it says he was 25 yrs of age in the year 1918 which would make his birth year 1893. Now I have found an OWEN LOFTUS in the social security death index of OWEN LOFTUS but birth date is march 6, 1891. This could be one in the same and also died in Chicago, IL. Still checking to see if date of death is the same. I see on your date of birth link on your site here that there was an OWEN LOFTUS born to OWEN AND MARY(BEGAN) 13/11/1865 - Owen Loftus Owen Mary Regan 13/11/1865, Sligo Castleconor. Now my thinking is that I have been looking for the name OWEN for a very long time and haven't really come up with much at all until now. With the dates from your birth records it is VERY possible that I have found my great and great great grandfathers and possibly grandmothers If this is indeed the right OWEN (its not a very popular name). Now if this OWEN born on 13/11/1865 would be my great grandfather that would have made him 28 yrs old at the time of my grandfathers birth (so dates do fit somewhat), see what I mean? What has really struck me on this is that I can remember my grandmother saying (at the time Ronald Reagan was president here ) we could be related but they spell it different (Reagan vs Regan) but really don't know if she was kidding or not. Now I'm guessing that he came over here to the states somewhere about 1913 because he was given citizen ship in 1918 in Macon, GA. to enlist into the military (also have enlistment and discharge papers ) but NOTHING about any other family members in Ireland. Now as far as grandma goes, MARGARET (O MARA) the spelling may not be right but that's the way it is on her death certificate. She was born march 6, 1893. The only thing I know is from info on death certificate and her fathers name was JOHN T. O MARA. Also that she was from County Kilkenny to my knowledge they did not know each other when they came to the states. They met here but I don't know where. I'm assuming that they met here in Chicago only because his discharge papers say Camp Grant, Illinois and that was August 11,1919. My father was born November 16, 1923, so again I'm assuming they met sometime between 1919 and 1920 and grandma was married before that (shame on her). She always hushed when that was talked about ..... anyway that is where I'm at on the Loftus family side and ANY help at all would be GREATLY APPRECIATED Yours truly, Mike Loftus |
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| Elizabeth Dempsey | |
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am attaching for you my family tree
to date. Your website actually connected us to a cousin who had
passed away in Australia, James Patrick Frakell. As a result, we
were able to start our family tree. The two Loftus' in the family are Hannah Loftus and Maria Loftus, who are my great grandmother and great Aunt respectively. Their father was Payne (no first name) and if you have any information regarding this side, please let me know. Payne married Hanorah (no last name) in Feakel, Ireland in or about the 1800's. Apparently, Hannah Loftus (my great grandmother whose father was James Loftus) had a great grandfather named Adam Loftus. He was supposedly the first Provost of the Trinity College in Dublin, Archbishop Dublin or Armagh; Lord Chancellor under Queen Elizabeth I. These are her notes, don't know if this helps.That is all we have. Thanks to your website, we have made contact with numerous people in our family whom we have never known. It has been great. Sincerely Elizabeth Dempsey. |
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| Juliette loftus-nelson | |
| Dear
tom My name is Juliette loftus-nelson. I am researching the Loftus name. My great grandfather was John loftus his father was Micheal loftus. They lived in Hunslet, Leeds area . I found a Micheal loftus who was from Ireland who resided in Leeds and had a son named john but I don't know if is the right person. So if there is anyone who can help with this, please contact me. Thank you for your time, Juliette |
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| Mary (Gallagher) Loftus | |
| Came
across your website just browsing around. My Great Great Grandmother
was Mary (Gallagher) Loftus, she married Thomas Loftus . Children
were Thomas, Patrick , Michael , John, James,Mary, Anna & Brigett,
Cathrine, Celila, Margaret ( my great grandmother d.o.b. 1881).
I have no dates on others except Margaret. Was told from Foxford,
County Mayo, Ireland . My Grandmother Margaret lived in Pennsyvania
, have records of cemeteries plots in Upper Darby and finally settled
in Philadelphia till her final resting place. Please contact me
if anyone has any connection. Linda of Philadelphia, Pa. |
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| Helen Loftus Gallagher | |
| Tom, My wife, Jann (nee Breen), is a Loftus decendant. Her grandmother, Helen Loftus Gallagher, lived on the South-side of Chicago. She was born in 1915 in Chicago, IL. She died while in Florida in 1991. She had 5 children with her husband, Donald (1912-1986): Donna, Maureen, Joan, John, James. Her father, James Loftus, came over from county Sligo, Ireland in late 1800's or early 1900's and married Ellen (or Eileen) Kelly from County Mayo. James Loftus had two children: John and Helen. He died in the Influenza outbreak in 1917-1918. From what we understand, James Loftus was one of 13 children. but, that's about as far as we can go with the relatives we have contact with. My wife was always jealous that I had more history on my side of the family, and was really excited when I found your web site. Any information or leads are appreciated. Phil and Jann Yandel Wheaton, IL |
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| Jimmy Gunsch | |
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am looking for information on the loftus(jim) family of northern
virginia. specifically, alexandria/fairfax/DC area. Thanks! |
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| Jimmy Gunsch (Update) | |
| Attention
Jim Loftus or (other family members) of Alexandria, Virginia. My name is James Joseph, mothers name Peggy. I was born in Alexandria on October 14, 1966, married with 3 children and doing fine. If you wish to converse, please e-mail me! |
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| Lindajo Loftus | |
| Hi
there! I am a Loftus from Scranton, now living in the LA area of California. Grew up there in the 60s and lived in Scranton again from 1970 - 1980. Father was William G. Loftus who wrote for the Scranton Times from 1958 to 66. Graduated from Scranton Central in the 40s. My father's family was from Ireland -- just don't know when. Here are some of my relatives: Lindajo Loftus (Me) 1952 Pamela Ann Loftus 1958 Carol Lee Loftus 1960 William G. Loftus (father) 1926 Verna Catherine Cassatt (mother) 1925 William A. Loftus deceased 1952 -- Barber in North Scranton Lillian Golembeski deceased 1991 - Nurse at the Mercy in the early 1900s. Lindajo Loftus |
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| Theodore Robert Wiegert | |
| Theodore
Robert Wiegert (born Caley/adopted by step dad). Born 12/8/57 Fairbanks,
Alaska. Mother- Nancy L. Caley (maiden-Loftus) Mothers parents-
Theodore Loftus/Audrey Loftus and uncle and aunt Jule / Claire Loftus.
Ted and Jule were brothers and married 2 sisters Audrey and Claire.
Pioneers of Fairbanks/ First Grad. class U of Alaska Fairbanks.
Other brother Art is grandfather of David Loftus (my cousin) whos
website I just found on the web. He lives in Portland OR. I live
in Seattle, WA. Wifes name-Camille and 6yr.old daughter Montana. Thankyou |
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| Florence Bridget Loftus | |
| My
Name is Charles William Parsons, I'm 74. My Grandmother was Florence
Bridget Loftus B.January 22 1889, D.January 24 1951 in Birmingham
UK. I do not know where she was born. She married my Grandfather,
William Rueben Parsons B.February 28 1877 D.September 2 1929 in
Birmingham UK. I do not know where the marriage took place, possibly
Birmingham. They had seven children, the third of whom was my father
Henry Reuben Parsons. I can remember my Grandmother singing Irish
songs and she had a strong Irish accent and a good sense of fun. I wonder if anyone out there might just have a little information about her. Please email if you have, thanks. |
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| Anne (Altimus) Loftus | |
| I
am hoping you can help me find some info on my Anne Loftus(also
known as Altimus). She was born in 1801 in Ross, Ireland and raised
by an uncle, Owen Eustace. She ran away to Newfoundland to marry
Thomas Cooper, who was a catholic. They settled in Nova Scotia and
I am one of over a thousand descendants. I see on the Loftus family
tree an Anne Loftus born in that time frame and that her father
Dudley died in 1805. I have no clue where the Altimus came from, it just has always been used when referring to her. Any help would be appreciated. |
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| Luke Loftus | |
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am a Loftus - my grandfather Luke was born in Castle Bar in Ireland.
He came from a large family he had a sister called Mary who died,
I know some of his brothers were called Paddy, Tom. His Mother was
known as Nin. I don't know how to find records relating to his birth
or his brothers and sister. Can anyone help me or does anyone have any information? K Loftus nee |
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| Claudia (Loftus) Eggers | |
| Hi,
My maiden name is Loftus. My father is John P. Loftus. He has three
brothers named: Gerald, James(deceased) and Terence. They were born
in the Bronx, NY. Their father John Loftus came from the Scranton,
PA area. Supposedly his family came from Ireland. Claudia (Loftus) Eggers New Rochelle, NY. |
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| William Henry Loftus | |
| Hi
Tom, My name is Donna Aigner Palcsak. My mother was Catherine Sue Loftus Aigner. Her father, William Henry Loftus first lived in Henderson, KY and later Princeton, Ky. He and my grandmother Minerva had 4 children, John Bethel, Donald Cameron, Cleonia and my mother Catherine Sue. My parents were in Crossmolina about 30 years ago and found some distant relatives but I have lost all the information about them. The other relatives I remember were mother's cousins, Jimmy and Joby Loftus who also lived in Princeton. I think their mother was named Ethel. Mother was born in 1913 - I don't know when my grandfather was born. My sister and I would like to go to Crossmolina and find our relatives. If anyone out there is related to us, please let me know. I now live in Columbus, Ohio and my sister, Deanne lives in Worcester, MA. Thank you, Donna Aigner Palcsak |
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| Janet Lindh Loftus | |
| I
am a Loftus by marriage. My name is Janet Lindh Loftus My husband
is Charles John Loftus born in Yonkers. His grandfather Charles
Raymond Loftus, Sr was born about 1892 in New York. He was married
to Eva Mary Marshaw who was born about 1892 in New Jersey. They
lived in Utica for awhile and moved to Yonkers Their children are: Charles R. Loftus, Jr June Loftus Shirley Loftus (married name Casablana, spelling may be wrong). She was living in Yonkers in 1994. Thomas Loftus who was living in Yonker in 1994 Dorothy Loftus born about 1915 James Francis Loftus born Feb. 9, 1917 in Utica, NY married to Mary Helen Ray of Philadelphia. Parents of Charles John Loftus (my husband) and Donna Marie Loftus. James married a second time and lived in the Westchester, NY area. He died about 1982 Evelyn Loftus born about 1920 (married name Baccarri, again spelling may be wrong). She was living in Yonkers in 1994 George Loftus born October 4, 1924 in Yonkers, died June 28, 1994. He was living in Buffalo at the time. He was married to Jennie Starks. Children are George J, Robert, John and Patricia. I would like to locate this family for my husband and his sister. Thanks for any assistance you can provide. email Janet |
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| Victoria Loftus | |
| Hello! I was just surfing and found your site. My name is Victoria Loftus. My family originates from Bonniconolin County Mayo. My Great Grandfather was William Loftus, my Grandfather was Francis Loftus and my Father is Francis Loftus aswell. If you have any info on William Loftus I would be gratefull if you could forward it to me or if you think you might be related. Thanks, Victoria Loftus |
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| Mary Grace Swift | |
| Dear
Tom: I had a great grandmother named Bridget Loftus, born 1825 in Ireland. I don't know which county, though came rumors say Armagh. She married a William Gilmore in Scotland. They apparently left Ireland to live in Scotland temporarily and were married there, but then came to America (Ohio). Her parents were named James Loftus and Nellie Barrett. The mother of James Loftus was Bridget Brogan. I would love to find just the County they came from for sure, I'd be very grateful. email Mary Grace Swift Paola, Kansas |
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| Teresa Loftus | |
| My name is Teresa Loftus. I was born near castlebar county mayo. I have lived in london since 1970. I am from a huge family fourteen children originally, sadly eleven now living. My late fathers name was john, and my late uncle, michael. I believe i have family in county cork, eire, although i have never met them. My great aunts emigrated to philidelphia in the earlier part of this century. Their names were sis and baby., Their father would have been michael my paternal grandfather. I have few relations in the loftus family and would love to contact any relations especially in cork, eire. | |
| James Martin Loftus | |
| Greetings!
I am James Martin Loftus. I'm alive and well and living in Park
Forest ,Illinois USA. My dad was Thomas Jordan Loftus and my mom
was Frances Agnes Lennon. They were both born in Chicago in 1908.
My grandfather Martin Loftus came from Castlebar in County Mayo,
and his wife Ellen Jordan came from Swinford, also in Mayo. They
came to Chicago around 1900 and had the following children: Terry,
Thomas, Marty, Catherine, Edward and Helen. Anyone wanting to reach me can do so via email at xjamesml@aol.com. This is a very interesting web page. |
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| Sharon Gallagher Shaffer | |
| I
have a Mary Loftus married to James Gallagher born 1873 in Wilkes
Barre PA. Not sure where Mary was born. The Gallagher line came
from Edward and Bridget Gallagher Co. Donegal. Mary and James had
one son Edward James Gallagher. I think Mary and James may have
lived in Leadville, Co. at one time but ended up in Butte, Mt. Thanks, Sharon Gallagher Shaffer |
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| Donna Quinlan | |
| Hello
Tom: I am looking for information for my mother-in-law. She is trying to trace her family and I was wondering if you could help. Her mother was Anne Holland. Anne's mother was Mary Coen (Cohane) and her father was John Holland from Galway, Tuam, Ireland. Mary's mother was Margaret Loftus and father was John Coen (Cohane). That is where I hit the wall. I don't know if you are related or if you have run across Margaret Loftus in your search but any information would be greatly appreciated. If you could steer me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks for your time. Donna Quinlan |
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