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"The Pilot", Boston Newspaper Announcements

The Search for Missing Friends, Irish Immigrant Advertisements Placed in the Boston Pilot

The Pilot is the weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Boston and began publication in the early 1800s; it still is published to this day. Beginning in 1835, the newspaper began offering a free advertising service for persons who were trying to locate missing relatives and friends who may have been separated from each other during the immigration waves, which were occurring. The paper had a wide circulation and the columns proved to be very popular. As can be evidenced by some of the listings, it seems the circulation was greater than the immediate Boston area. The advertisements ran continuously for more than 75 years. For the benefit of researchers who might be unfamiliar with geographic place names, it should be pointed out that during the early years (perhaps 1835-1860) it was common to us the abbreviation MS for the State of Massachusetts; subsequently you will see this referenced as MASS, which is more understood. Especially when citing lesser-known towns of Massachusetts, this could confuse some folks who might interpret MS to refer to Missouri. From my knowledge of the area, every listing I have come across which states MS does refer to Massachusetts.

The records were collected by PATRICIA MONAHAN, and transcribed by SUE O'NEILL in July 2001. While we have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there may be typographical errors.

DATE	DETAILS
1 March 1834	OF MR. JOHN MULLAN. He was last seen by his brother, Patrick Mullan, August 16, 1828 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and has not since been heard of. Any information respecting him will be gratefully received by his brother, Patrick, through the Editors of the Jesuit.
6 January 1839	OF MICHAEL DUGGAN, who landed in St. John’s some 2 or three years since. He was a native of Ower, county of Galway, Ireland. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, William, Waltham, MS.
21 August 1841	OF PETER BYRNE, a native of the parish of Thomastown, county Kilkenny, who landed in St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1821, and when last heard from he was in Portland, Me., about three years ago, and any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his brother, Martin Byrne, to the care of Mr. Carroll of Quincy, MS.
27 July 1844	OF THOMAS BUTLER, a native of the parish of Templorem, co Kilkenny, who emigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland, in the year 1814 – was there when last head of. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sister, Anne, alias, Mrs. McGrath, Louisville, KY.
30 August 1845	OF PATRICK, JOHN, and MICHAEL KILEY, natives of Dungarven, co Waterford. Patrick emigrated to St. Thomas, West Indies, about thirty years ago. John emigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland, about two years ago, and was in the city of Mexico when last heard from. Michael left Ireland shortly after John, and by late accounts is said to be now living in Hobart Town, Sidney. Patrick followed the trade of a tailor in Ireland. John that of a boot and shoemaker, and Michael was a laboring man. These three men have a sister named Bridget now residing in St. John, New Brunswick, and would be extremely happy to hear of one or all of her long absent brothers. She is married to Mr. James O’Brien, a carpenter. Any intelligence respecting her brothers is to be addressed to the Very Rev. James Dunphy, P.P. of St. John. Should this meet the eye of any friend to the Kileys, he will please call their attention to the same. Editors of newspapers in the United States will please to give the above a few insertions in their journals.
17 March 1849	OF RICHARD BROFFEY and RICHARD SHEA of Dogstown, parish of Ballihele, county Kilkenny, who landed in St. John's, Newfoundland about 4 years ago. They lived with MR. JAMES LEARY at that time. If this should meet their eye, or any person knowing where they are, they would confer a favor by writing to their brother, John Broffey, care of J. M. Blaisdell, Franklin, Hancock County, ME.
3 March 1849	OF MICHAEL DOLLARD, a native of Hurlingford, co Kilkenny, who left home 3 years ago and landed in Newfoundland, and came from there to Boston about September 1847. His two cousins, Ellen and Margaret Dooling, wish to hear from him. Direct to them, care of John Mullen, Boot & Shoe Maker, corner of Turnpike and Silver sts, South Boston, Mass.
24 March 1849	OF RICHARD NEVILLE, a native of Lismore, Co. Waterford, - when last heard from was in St. John's, Newfoundland. Any information will be thankfully received by his brother, William Neville, Milford, MS.
28 April 1849	OF JOHN POWERS, Stoneyford, co Kilkenny, who left Ireland 19 years ago, and landed in Newfoundland then went to Pottsville, where he had a brother-in-law who soon after died, leaving 2 children in his charge. In May 1847, he wrote for his brother Thomas to Ireland, who came here and landed in New Orleans, La. Since then, he has not heard from him, altho' he sent a good many letters. It was told him that he had moved to York Tunnel near the same place. Address Thomas Powers, Benjamin st, New Orleans, La.
29 September 1849	OF PATRICK, JOSEPH and JOHN HICKEY natives of the parish of Thurliss co Tipperary, who emigrated to this country about nine years ago, and landed in St. John's, Newfoundland. When last heard from, Patrick was in St. John's, N.F. and Joseph was in St. Andrew, N.B. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their sister, Catharine, who arrived in Boston in May, 1848. Direct in care of Patrick Collier, East Cambridge, MS.
16 March 1850	OF PATRICK MANDABLE, a native of Ballynarry, Co. Tipperary, who came to Newfoundland in 1846. When last heard from (12 months ago) he was in Philadelphia, Pa. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sisters Mary Mandable, care of the Editor of the Pilot, Boston, Mass.
20 April 1850	OF JOHN MCCARTY, a native of Knocktover, co Kilkenny, who emigrated to this country six years ago and landed in St. John's, Newfoundland. When last heard from was at Naples, in the Mediterranean Sea, and is supposed to be on board a U.S. ship of war. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his father, Thomas McCarty, care of Edmund Cuddehy, No. 6 Canal Street, Boston, MS.
1 June 1850	OF EDWARD WHELAN of Cranaugh, parish of Burris, co Carlow, -- said to be in Newfoundland. If this should meet his eye, or any person acquainted with him would confer a great favor by writing immediately to his brother, Lawrence Whelan, Cleveland, Ohio.
29 June 1850	OF EDMOND HOLLAND, native of parish Bally Callan, co Kilkenny, -- aged 56 years - he came to St. John's, N.F., about 23 years ago, and supposed to be at present in Sydney Coal Mines, Cape Breton. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, Thomas Holland, care of Mr. Nicholas Cuddy, Glasco, Ulster County, N.Y.
20 July 1850	OF PETER STAFFORD, a native of Tinnecarrig, parish Newbawn, co Wexford. He left Ireland about 34 years ago for St. John's, Newfoundland and lived there about 10 years, after which he came to Boston. When last heard of, he was in Charlestown, MS and supposed to be now in some part of Massachusetts. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his nephew, Thomas Stafford, care of Mr. Edward Ryan, Emigrant Office, No. 4 Congress Square, Boston, MS.
31 July 1850	OF MICHAEL and THOMAS CULLEN, formerly of Tantarn, co Wexford. The former emigrated to Newfoundland many years ago, thence to Boston, Mass; the latter emigrated 7 years since to Boston. When last heard of they left Boston together in 1843 for the South or West. Any information of them will be thankfully received by their brother, John Cullen, New London, Connecticut.
14 September 1850	OF JOHN DARRIGAN, (son of James Darigan [sic]) native of the town of Laughran Bridge, co Carlow, who came to Newfoundland about 35 years ago, and live with a man named SOMERS. Left there for New York, and when last heard from was in Boston. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his sister Margaret (now Mrs. Thomas BURKE), Buckingham, Lower Canada.
21 September 1850	OF RICHARD MAHANY, who sailed from Waterford 6th April, 1836. When last head from was in St. John's, Newfoundland. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, John Mahany, North Ferrisburg, Vermont.
19 October 1850	OF MICHAEL SHEA, a native of Waterford; when last heard from was in New Trenton, Franklin County Indiana. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his uncle, William Kennedy, at Halifax, N.S., or by his mother at St. John's, Newfoundland.
28 December 1850	OF JAMES and MARY DALTON, and their children, Edmond, James, Patrick, Martin, and Michael from parish Tolcher Barney, Knocktopher, co Kilkenny. JOHN and THOMAS DALTON, lately from Newfoundland, are anxious to hear from the above; direct to Syracuse, N.Y.
3 May 1851	OF MARY FITZGERALD, whose maiden name is MCCARTHY, from Dingle, co. Kerry, or her husband, JOHN FITZGERALD, who left Ireland 9 years ago. When last head from, they were in St. John's, Newfoundland, but reported to be in Halifax. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their mother, JOHANNA MC CARTHY, (who is in Syracuse the last 12 months) by directing a letter to JOHN REGAN, Syracuse House, Syracuse, NY.
7 Jun 1851	OF WILLIAM MENWARREN, native of Meshau, co Carlow, who left home in April 1836, and landed in Quebec with Edmond Jordan, Catherine, and John Nowlan. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his sister, CATHERINE MENWARREN, St. John's, NF.
9 Aug 1851	OF EDWARD LYNCH,JR., native of Pictou, Nova Scotia, who, it is supposed, went to the States with his mother, ANN LYNCH, in 1841. Any information concerning them will be gladly received by JOHN LYNCH, brother of Edward, or by his father, EDWARD LYNCH, St. John's, Newfoundland, Schoolmaster - or by his brother, JOHN LYNCH, Nicketow Mills, State of Maine, care of Mr. Stephens.
23 August 1851	OF MAURICE WALSH, Cooper, who lived in St. John's Newfoundland - 15 yrs - left there 22 April 1849, and not head of since. His wife and four children are living in St. John's. Address C.J.WYLDE, American Bookstore, St. John's ,NF.
27 September 1851	OF MICHAEL BURKE, Ship Carpenter in St. John's, Newfoundland, wants information of his wife, ALICE BURKE and four children, Thomas, John, Patrick and Ellen Burke. And of DAVID CONWAY and wife. ALICE BURKE & children left St. John's, Newfoundland, 17th November 1848 for Louisville, Ky. He is doing well in St. John's and is very anxious to hear from them.
24 January 1852	OF WILLIAM MOLLOY, native of Killala, co. Mayo, son of PETER & BRIDGET MOLLOY - who emigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland, in June 1831 - the last account of him was that he lived in East Cambridge, Ms. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, OWEN MOLLOY, St. Louis Mo.
7 February 1852	OF GERALD BYRNE of Curtamore, parish Ooning, co Kilkenny, who emigrated from Waterford in ship Amseon, for St. John's, Newfoundland, 7 or 8 years ago. Should this meet his eye or anyone knowing him, he will hear of something to his advantage by addressing his old neighbor, JAMES COUGLEN, Hyde Park, Dutchess County, N.Y.
11 March 1852	OF DENIS, MICHAEL, & JEREMIAH RYAN, from the parish of Stradbally, near Kilmacthomas co Waterford; they left Ireland about 40 years ago; they have written to Ireland about 6 months ago - enquiring if any of their relatives are living; supposed to be in Nova Scotia or Newfoundland. Information of them will be received by their nephew, Denis Morrissey, Mechanicsville, Saratoga co, N.Y.
17 April 1852	OF JOHN DEVLIN, who left Canada 24th April 1849; he had resided in Canada 20 years and owned a large farm there. He was in the cars at the time above mentioned; going to St. John's and thence it is supposed some part of the States. His son, John Devlin, Jr. desires to hear from his father immediately, by letter or otherwise. Address JOHN DEVLIN, JR, West Troy, Albany County, N.Y.
24 April 1852	OF JOHN BROWN, Carpenter, who sailed from Cork in April, 1845, in the ship Princess Royal, & landed in St. John's, N.B. When last hear from (in 1849) he worked with Mr. Anthony Roe in Portland, Me. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother, PATRICK BROWN, in care of Mr. THOMAS SHERIDAN, St. John's, Canada East.
12 June 1852	OF WILLIAM SULLIVAN, of Droumkeal, parish Bantry, co Cork, by his wife, Mary, whose maiden name was LYNCH. He landed at St. John's in 1845 and came to Springfield, Ms. in Nov 1851; here he left his wife and 4 small children, to seek employment. His last letter from Charleston, S.C. bears date of Nov. 19, 1851; he was then going either to Georgia or Wisconsin. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his distressed wife. Letters may be addressed to MARY SULLIVAN, care of Mrs. D.W.WILLARD, Springfield, Ms.
19 Feb 1853	OF JOHN, MATHEW, THOMAS, AND BRIDGET FLYNN, who left parish of Turlough [co Mayo], and sailed from Galway about 3 years ago; when last heard from were in St. John's. Any information of them will be kindly received by their brother, PATRICK FLYNN, care of WM, COX, Oakdale, Delaware County, Pa.
9 April 1853	OF THOMAS CANTWELL of townland Churchtown, parish Windgap [co.Waterford]. He lived in St. John's, Newfoundland, about 5 years ago. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his nephew, JOHN CANTWELL, by addressing Mr. JAMES DUNN, Greenfield Factory, Greenfield, Ms.
23 April 1853	OF PETER MCCORMICK, (fifth son of the late Peter McCormick) aged about 17 years; native of Aughara, parish Legan [co.Longford]. His eldest brother, JOHN, wishes to see him, or a letter from him as soon as this communications reaches him. St John's, Canada East.
4 June 1853	OF MICHAEL WOODS, native of Jamestown, parish Mullanahone [co Tipperary]; left Ireland about 27 years ago; when last heard from was in Halifax or St. John's. Information on him, or his cousins, JOHN MOCKLES or RICHARD EGAN, will be thankfully received by his sister, ELLEN WOODS, 1 Heria St, near the Workhouse, New Orleans, La.
22 October 1853	OF THOMAS MEAGHER, Tailor, native of Carrick-on-Suir [co.Tipperary]; left St. John's, Newfoundland, about 2 years ago for Wisconsin; when last heard from he was in Montreal. Any information will be thankfully received by his brother, JOHN MEAGHER, at this office.
31 December 1853	OF JOHN O'BRIEN, carpenter, son to Augustine O'Brien, carpenter, who died in Boyle, co. Roscommon, in January 1842; where John last worked in Ireland was with his brother, Michael at the Carrick-on-shannon Union Workhouse, co Leitrim; he left there in company with TERRENCE and MARGARET BOLAND for Sligo, from whence he sailed on the 11th May 1842, in the ship Argo, bound for St. John's, British Province. His brothers heard he was married and lived in Lowell, Ms. Should he or any person notice this, they would confer a favor on his brothers, by addressing a few lines to either of them. AUGUSTINE O'BRIEN, Carpenter, 397, foot of 47th street, Hudson River, New York, or MICHAEL O'BRIEN, Carpenter, 137 Lower Gloucester, Dublin Ireland.
1 April 1854	OF JOHN MARNELL, of Parish Donnamagoggin, county Kilkenny. When last heard of lived in Harbor Grace, Newfoundland. Information of him will be received by his brother, MICHAEL, care of MICHL BUTLER, 26 North 3d st, St. Louis, Mo.
8 April 1854	OF THOMAS HYDE, tailor of Knockburgh, parish of Tourneend co Waterford, who left there in '29, and landed in Newfoundlad [sic]; was married in Prince Edward's Island, about 19 years ago. Information received by his brother, ROBERT, Rockport, Ms.
24 June 1854	OF RORAS POWER, who sailed from Waterford 7 yrs ago to St. John's, Newfoundland, thence to Boston and N York, and was working in Albany when last heard of 5 yrs ago. Information of him will be received by his brother, Nicholas, Sunderland, Ms.
8 July 1854	OF MAURICE POWERS, townland, Island Kane, parish Finnerd [co. Waterford] who sailed from Waterford 7 yrs ago for St. John's, Newfoundland thence to Boston, and from there to Waldo e [sic],NH; when last heard of, 5 yrs ago, was working in Albany N York. Information of him will be received by his brother, Nicholas, by addressing to the care of Rufus Smith, Sunderland, Mass.
15 July 1854	OF TIMOTHY SULLIVAN, from the parish of Cloundraughid, co Cork who left home about 9 yrs ago in company with his brother Jeremiah, in the Eliza Ann of Cork, and were wrecked on the coast of NF, and were taken to Quebec in the Neptune of the Seas; he lived with a Mr Enright in Boston; the last time he was heard from he was at work with John Healy, Mason, in Frankport, Ky. Information of him will be received by his brother, Jeremiah, in care of Mr. Tanhig, corner of 6th and Western Row, or J B Mahony, Agent for the Boston Pilot.
22 July 1854	OF JOHN MULLINS, butcher by trade, native of Moothel Road Carrick Beg, co Waterford, who sailed from Newfoundland, for Boston in '47. Information of him will be received by Michl Brennan, Londsdale, Rhode Island --as he has the care of some property for him received from Newfoundland.
12 August 1854	OF PATK HARRINGTON, native of the parish of Ballcodey, co Cork, who sailed from Cork in '29, and is supposed to be in Harbor Grace, or some part of Newfoundland. Information of him will be received by addressing Michl Driscoll, 98 South st, Boston, Mass.
2 December 1854	OF BRIDGET KEEF, of co Kilkenny, who sailed from Waterford in '45 to St. John's, Newfoundland; came thence to Boston and resided with Mr. Humphreys, Long Wharf, now supposed to be in Henry co, Ill. She since married Edmund Shrill, of co. Kilkenny. Information will be received by her brother, Nicholas Keef, Silver Runn Tunnell, McKinney, P O, Ritchie co Va.
27 January 1855	OF JAMES FARDY of parish Balrinamona, co Wexford, who sailed to St. John's, Newfoundland, 8 years ago last April, from Waterford, in the brig Lady Mary Fox.-Also of his cousin, Patrick Fardy, who came 1 year before him from New Ross in the Margaret Parker to Newfoundland. When last heard of was in Castleton, Mass. Address their brothers Patrick or Lawrence, care of Patrick Summers, 54 Albany st, Troy, N Y.
7 April 1855	OF MARTIN KENNEDY, parish of Limetru, co Kilkenny; when last heard of, 7 years ago, he sent a letter to his cousin Michael, Guisbore, N.S. to know if he had heard anything of his brother John, who came to Newfoundland in 1818, and came to this country. His brother John and his wife Mary Swift are living in St. John's, N.B. Information of him will be received by John Kennedy, care of Mrs. Migoun, Morris street, St. John's N.B.
9 June 1855	OF MARGARET DOYLE, and her son, Joseph of Great Oak, parish Callan, co Kilkenny, who came to Saint John's, Newfoundland in '47. Her daughter Mary if very anxious to hear from them. Address her, care of Thos Castaloe, 20 Tradd st, Charleston, SC.
29 September 1855	OF TIMOTHY & MICHAEL RYAN, of co'y Tipperary, who landed in St. John's, Newfoundland, and when last heard of, about 1 year ago, were in Boston, Mass. Please address their brother Joseph, care of John Buckley, 163 Broad street, Boston, Mass.
12 January 1856	OF SALLY KAIN, 13 years old, who left St John, N F, about a year ago, for Montreal, in company with Mrs. Cox. Information received by her father, Denis Kain, care of Rev. Mr. Finotti, Boston, Mass.
28 June 1856	OF THOMAS HANLON, of Boley, parish of Sentein [co. Wexford], who emigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1844, and is supposed to have moved to South Carolina. Information received by his brother Patrick, care of Mr. Hugh Sloan, Box 1447, Buffalo post office, N Y.
26 July 1856	OF NATHANIEL RATFORD, county Wexford, who emigrated to Newfoundland in 1845, and came to the States in the fall of 1849. Information concerning him received by Garrett Doyle, Green Bay, Wis. (cf. DOYLE, GARRETT, 11/1/56)
25 October 1856	OF MARY THOMAS, maiden name Cavanaugh, of parish Keel, west of Dingle [co Kerry], who lived with her husband (Robert Thomas) in Magor Path street, St. John's, Newfoundland. Whoever gives her address will be liberally rewarded. Direct to Thomas Sears, for Catherine Cavanaugh, Pleasant Hill, Mercer County, Ky.
1 November 1856	OF GARRETT DOYLE, native of county Wexford, who landed in Saint Johns, Newfoundland, about 9 years ago. The above will hear of something to his advantage by writing to Nat Ratford, Newburyport, Mass. (cf. RATFORD, NATHANIEL, 7/26/56)
22 November 1856	OF JOHN ROCHE, or his wife, whose maiden name is MALAY, who left New Ross, county Wexford, for St. John's, Newfoundland, 9 years ago. Information received by her sister, Mary Malay, care of Mrs. Mary Brown, No. 4 Irving Street, Boston, Mass.
29 November 1856	OF LAURENCE GALWAY, sailor, who came to Boston from St. John's, Newfoundland, about 3 yrs ago; when last heard from about 2 years ago, was in Boston, but was supposed to have gone to Michigan. Information received by [his] first cousin, Patrick Feehan, East Walpole, Mass.
24 January 1857	OF KYRAN & WILLIAM HOLLAND, natives of the parish of Aughavoe, Queens county. Kyran left home on the 17th of August, 1846, and sailed from Waterford to Quebec; when last heard from Kyran was in Quebec and William in St. John's, Newfoundland. William is a carpenter by trade, and left home some 2 years before KYRAN. Information of them received by their sisters, Mary and Ann, care of Michael Phelan, No. 186 Ramsey street, Baltimore.
7 February 1857	OF CHARLES RORKE, the eldest son of John Rorke, merchant, Carbonear, Newfoundland, who left home in the fall of 1855 for Labrador, thence to Quebec and Montreal, Canada. Information received by his anxious parents, or by his uncle, George Rorke, 62 Spring st, Boston, Mass, who will cheerfully pay all expenses attending the transmission of such information.
1 August 1857	OF JAMES, CHARLES, and JOSEPH KEATING, sons of Michael and Ann, natives of St. John's, Newfoundland, who emigrated to Lowell, Massachusetts. James got his leg cut off in Lowell. Information received by their sister Catherine, wife of Anthony McManny, Pittsfield, Berkshire county, Massachusetts. (See KEATING, JAMES, CHARLES and JOSEPH, 9/5/57)
5 September 1857	OF JAMES, CHARLES, and JOSEPH KEATING, ……Information received by their sister Catherine, wife of Anthony Mullanny. (See KEATING, JAMES, CHARLES and Joseph, 8/1/57)
5 September 1857	OF EDWARD MURPHY, a native of St. John's Newfoundland, who arrived in Toronto, C W, from Montreal, in 1856. He is low-shouldered, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and dark-complexioned; he plays the bag-pipes, and sometimes works as a carpenter. He left Toronto in the begidning [sic] of July last and has not been heard from since. Any person knowing anything about him, will confer a great favor by writing to Thomas D. Quinn, grocer, Montreal, John Oliver, painter, Toronto, or Bernard DUFFY, bookseller, St. John's, Newfoundland.
28 November 1857	OF THOMAS WHEALAN, from parish Fethard [co Wexford], who landed in Newfoundland with his brother Patrick 7 years ago. Both worked as blacksmiths for three years, when Patrick left, and heard Thomas was in Boston not long since. Please address his brother Patrick, care of Peter Ahearn, corner of Concord and March Market space, Baltimore, Maryland
26 December 1857	OF JOHN BURNS, son of Denis Burns and Ellen Hogan, blacksmith by trade, of Mullinahone [co. Tipperary], who left home 40 years ago, and landed in St. John's, Newfoundland; when last heard from, by James Edward Flemming, was in Philadelphia in 1844. Information received by his sisters, Mary and Ellen, care of Caldwell Kincade, Florence, Oneida county, New York.
23 January 1858	OF EDMOND SULLIVAN, of the town of Lismore [co. Waterford], who emigrated to Newfoundland about 37 years ago; when last heard from, 2 years ago, was in Virginia. Information received by his sister Bridget, Mechanicsville, Saratoga county, New York.
29 January 1859	OF JERRY DRISCOLL, aged about 70 years (if living), laborer of Fahrenobrean, Minawn Bridge, parish of Trackin Abbey [co. Cork], who sailed from Waterford for Newfoundland about 40 years ago. Information of him (whether living or dead) will be thankfully received by John Driscoll, South Berwick, Me.
9 July 1859	OF JAMES BALLANCE, a native of Gorey [co. Wexford], tailor by trade, who sailed from New Ross for Newfoundland, about 1817. Also, of his nephew, Jacob Ballance, tailor who is somewhere in the United States. Anyone knowing their whereabouts will confer a great favor by writing to James Ballance, 208 Front Street, between Pine and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, PA. (ad of 7/23/59 changes "OF JACOB BALLANCE" and, "his brother, James Ballance."
3 September 1859	OF MICHAEL KELLY, a native of Deerpark, parish of Mullinavatt [co. Kilkenny], who arrived in Newfoundland in 1858. Information will by received by his uncle, William Kelly, San Francisco, California.
26 May 1860	OF JAMES BOYLE, a native of Saint John's [Newfoundland], who left there about 20 years ago, and lived for a long time at Caledonia, Nova Scotia; when last heard from he was in Warsaw Marathon county, Wisconsin. Any information will be thankfully received by his father, John Boyle, in care of Messrs Clarke and Woodworth, Fort Hill Wharf, Boston, Mass.
6 October 1860	OF PATRICK MANDAVILLE, who came to America in the year 1845, lived for some time in Newfoundland, and when last heard from was in St. Louis, Mo. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his sister, Miss Mary Mandaville, No 3, corner of South and Summer streets, Boston, Mass. (ad is place under "Tipperary")
15 December 1860	OF HUGH MCKENNA, a native of parish Aghava [co. Fermanaugh], who was last heard of in St. John's, Newfoundland, or New Brunswick. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his brother, Arthur, Potosi, Washington co, Missouri.
23 February 1861	OF WILLIAM FANNING, a native of Rathpatrick, co Kilkenny who left home about 20 years ago, and landed in St. John's, N.F.; when last heard from, 2 ½ years ago, he was in Quebec, C.E., but is supposed now to be the in the United States. Any information will be thankfully received by his brother, Thomas, 500 Commercial St., Boston, Mass.
30 March 1861	OF ROGER CONNELLY, native of parish Killeen [co. Galway], who sailed from Galway in 1860 with Capt McDonough, who landed in St. John's; supposed to be in the State of Maine. Also, of John and James Connelly, who sailed five years ago. Information of them will be thankfully received by Catherine Connelly, No. 100 Brook street, Providence, R.I.
30 April 1861	OF BRIDGET RYAN, daughter of Walter Ryan of St. John's, Newfoundland. She left there six years ago, and went to Toronto with a man by the name of Patrick POWERS as a domestic in his family. She has not been heard from for two years. Any information of her will be thankfully received by directing to Patrick Ryan, So. Malden, Mass.
4 May 1861	OF RICHARD TAYLOR, a native of the city of Waterford, who landed in Quebec in 1849; when last heard from, 3 years ago, was in Harbor Grace, Newfoundland. Any information will be thankfully received by his wife, Catherine, in care of W T Leverset, Esq., Milton, Mass.
7 September 1861	OF MICHAEL FRANEY, who left Saint John's, Newfoundland, about 6 or 7 years ago, with his sister, Mrs. James KENELY; when last heard from he was in Griffintown, Montreal. Any information will be thankfully received by his sisters, Margaret and Johanna, care of Wm. Troy, Gloucester, Mass.
23 November 1861	Of PETER, BENJAMIN, THOMAS, JOHN and JAMES LEARY, who landed in Newfoundland many years ago; when last heard from were in Carbanier [sic]. Their sister's daughter, Catherine Bacon, is anxious to hear of them, dead or alive, at 13 Union street, Fall River, Mass. (ad. Is placed under "Kilkenny")
8 February 1862	OF JOSEPH DWYER, tailor, who left St. John's, Newfoundland, almost ten years ago; when last heard from was in Baltimore, Md. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his uncle, Capt. William Dyer [sic], Duckworth street, St. John's, N F.
19 July 1862	OF THOMAS, JOHN, PATRICK, and DANIEL CARROLL, boot and shoemakers by trade, natives of the city of Waterford, Ireland. Their father's and mother's names were John and Mary Carroll; they are about 35 years in America; when last heard from they were in Harbor Grace, NS. Any information of them will be thankfully received by their sister, Jane Carroll, care of William Donald, Lowell, Mass. [See subsequent ad of 23 September 1871]
6 September 1862	OF ROBERT HOAR, a native of Waterford city; when last heard from, about three years ago, was in Saint John's, N F. Any information will be thankfully received by his cousin, Jeffrey Powers, Hyde Park, Luzerne county, Pa.
28 March 1863	OF JOHN COOK and family who emigrated from Carbonier, Newfoundland, thirteen years ago, to Rock county, Wisconsin. Any information of him will be thankfully received by Joseph Hancock, 203 Everett street, East Boston, Massachusetts.
6 June 1863	OF WILLIAM BROADERICK, who left St. John's, Newfoundland, on the 20th of May 1862, for Boston. Any information will be thankfully received by his brother, Joseph Broaderick, on board the U S Gunboat Baron De Kalb, Cairo, Illinois.
29 August 1863	OF WILLIAM FOLEY, baker, a native of St. John's, Newfoundland, who came from St. John's to Boston in 1855. He remained in Boston but a short time, and is supposed to be at present in California. Any information respecting his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his sister, Miss Ellen Foley; direct to her in care of Mr. John Walsh, 106 Purchase street, Boston, Mass.
29 August 1863	OF PATRICK AND MARY KEATING, natives of Coolyhune, county Carlow. When last heard from they were living in St. John's, Newfoundland. Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by their brother, James Keating, care of Mr. Flood, Catholic Bookseller, San Francisco, California.
13 February 1864	Of PATRICK and MARY RODGERS, natives of Spiron, parish of Bodoney, county Tyrone, who came to this country some 28 or 29 years ago, leaving two children behind, and taking three with them; when last heard from, 24 years ago, they were living in St. John's, Newfoundland, or St. John's, New Brunswick, having some land property there. Any information of their whereabouts will be thankfully received by their son, Peter Rodgers, Fall Brook Coal Bank, Tioga county, Pennsylvania.
8 April 1864	OF MARY HANEBURY, wife of WILLIAM WILKINSON, tailor, who left St. John's, Newfoundland, the summer of 1846 for Boston. Any information of her or any of her family will be thankfully received by her sister, Catherine Nicholson. Direct to Sergeant Farrier C Nicholson, D Battery, 4th Brigade, Royal Artillery, Montreal, C.E.
25 June 1864	OF HANNORA DEVRICKS (or DEVRIX), wife of THOMAS DEVRICKS (maiden name: HANNORA CONNORS. She left Kilmiler, county of Tipperary, about thirty years ago, and when last heard from was in Lesheen, Lower Canada, on the Bohorn Canal. Any information of her will be thankfully received by her nephews, William and James Kelly. Address William Kelly, Hamburg, Calhoun county, Illinois.
10 December 1864	OF JOHN DONOHOE, native of the parish of Cappoquin, townland of Camphire, county Waterford, who emigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland, some 27 or 28 years ago. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his brother, William Donohue. Address A Mathew Fox, No 1 Collamore place, off Salem st, Boston, Mass.
19 May 1866	OF JAMES DUNSTERVILLE, a native of Kilkenny; he emigrated to this country in 1856, from St. John's, Newfoundland; when last heard from, a year last August, he resided in Boston, Mass, it is supposed in or about High Street. Any information respecting him or his wife and family, will be thankfully received by his cousin, Margaret J. Dunsterville, who emigrated to this country last June, from St. John's, Newfoundland. Address Northampton, Mass.
26 January 1867	OF SAMUEL OAKS, a native of Long Graig, parish of Rose Garland, county Wexford, who emigrated to Newfoundland, and left there for Maramichi, N B, in the year 1827. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his sister, Susan O'Donohoe, No 20 Buren street, Baltimore, MD.
4 May 1867	OF JOHN BRIEN, a native of Foher Road, county Waterford, and brother to James and Patrick Brien, who sailed from Waterford in the brig Glory, Captain Condon, for St. John's, Newfoundland, and several years ago sailed from St. John's to the United States. Any information of him, dead or alive, will be thankfully received by his brother's son, John Brien, No. 11 Green street, Newburyport, Mass.
26 July 1867	OF THOMAS STONE, a native of the parish of Mooncain, county Kilkenny, Ireland; he sailed from Galway April 30th, 1860 and left St. John's, Newfoundland in 1862, where he was last heard from. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his brother, William Stone, No. 2 Brig street, Portland Maine. --California and South American papers please copy.
4 July 1868	OF ANDREW BERRIGAN, a native of St. John's, Newfoundland; when last heard from he had shipped in the brig "James Crosby" at New York, September 1, 1867. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his wife and children. Address Elizabeth W. Berrigan, Lime Rock, Conn.
13 March 1869	OF MR. And MRS. AYLWARD and family. RICHARD AYLWARD is a carpenter by trade, and a native of the county Waterford, Ireland; MRS. AYLWARD is a native of the parish of Maghera, co. Derry, Ireland, who got married at Bay Cheleur, N.B.; when last heard from they were living at No. 6 George street, Newfoundland, three years next April. I heard they went to Nova Scotia, where they had lived some 20 years ago. Any information as to their whereabouts will be thankfully received by Mrs. Aylward's sister, Margaret Corcoran (maiden name, Margaret Bradley). Mrs. Aylward's maiden name is MARY ANN BRADLEY. Address Margaret Bradley, or Corcoran, Natrona post office, Allegheny county, Pittsburgh, Pa.
24 April 1869	OF EDWARD COMERFORD, a native of St. John's, Newfoundland. Left there in the Fall of 1867 for Boston, Mass. and has not been heard from since. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his sister, Alice Comerford, 15 Oneida st, Boston, Mass.
25 December 1869	OF MICHAEL LAWLER, boot and shoe maker; when last heard from, in 1860, was in New Orleans, La., where he had resided some years previous; also his sister, HONORE POWER, who resided and was married in St. John's, Newfoundland; both natives of Inislioge, county Kilkenny, Ireland. Any intelligence of either of them will be gratefully received by their brother, D. J. Lawler, 267 Twenty-first street, Washington, D.C.
12 February 1870	OF MARY CASHMAN, wife of MAURICE CASHMAN (maiden name, MCCARTHY, daughter of Dennis and Mary McCarthy, a native of the parish of Cloyne, county Cork, Ireland, who immigrated to Newfoundland from Youghall about 25 years ago; when last heard from was living in St. John's, Newfoundland. Any information concerning her, or her children, will be thankfully received by her brother, William McCarthy, No. 51 Cray street, Providence, Rhode Island.
13 August 1870	OF JOHN CONNOR, a native of St. John's, Newfoundland, who left said place June 29, 1868; came to Indian Orchard, Mass., and left the latter place, February 26, 1869. Information of him will be received by his mother, Catherine Connor, Indian Orchard, Mass.
27 August 1870	OF PETER JOYCE, a native of Avon, county Galway, who arrived in St. John's, Newfoundland, about 12 years ago. He afterwards came to Boston, where he remained until two years ago, when he went to East Chester, N.Y., and has not been heard from since. Information of his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his wife, with whom he left five children, one died last week. Please address Mrs. Joyce, 27 Swan street, South Boston, Mass.
3 September 1870	OF JOHN, PATRICK, ELLEN and CATHERINE MCGRATH, natives of the city of Waterford, who emigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland, about 36 or 40 years ago. Ellen got married to THOMAS TOBIN, a butcher by trade, from Waterford; their sister Mary is very anxious to hear from them. Please address Mary McGrath, care of Michael McDonough, Emigration Agent, 2 and 4 Troy street, Fall River, Mass.
23 September 1871	OF JOHN BUTLER, a native of Major's Path, Cove Road, St. John's, N.F. who left there in June last, bound for Boston, and has not been heard from since; also of WILLIAM READY, who left Tilt Cove, Green Bay, N.F., first of June, bound for Boston, and has not been heard of since; also of MICHAEL KEATING, a native of Harbor Main, Conception Bay, N.F., who left St. John's in May, went to Halifax, and has not been heard from since. Information of them will be received by their friend and comrade, Michael Keating, Ely, Vermont.
23 September 1871	OF THOMAS, PATRICK, DANIEL, and JOHN CARROLL, natives of Waterford. Thomas, Patrick and Daniel are shoemakers; they left Ireland about 40 years ago; when last heard from were in Colliers, Conception Bay, N.F. Information of them will be received by their sister, Jane Carroll. Address James Muldowney, Andover, Mass.
12 October 1872	OF JAMES MCCORMACK, a native of Kilbride, near St. John's, Newfoundland, who left home in the spring of 1869 for St. John's, New Brunswick; when last heard from he was lodging with Mr. Hennebury, 13 B Street, South Boston. Information concerning him will be received by GREGORY GRIFFIN or JAMES FURLONG, St. John's, Newfoundland.
6 June 1874	OF DENIS DENNEHY, a miner by trade, and a native of Brickas, Conception Bay, Newfoundland; when last heard from, the 20th of last November, he had left his work at Moriah, Essex county, N.Y. and went to the office of the company for whom he worked at Port Henry, and received his pay; he has not been heard from since; he is 41 years of age, medium height, stout, dark brown hair, light brown whiskers, hair slightly turning gray; he was always industrious and sober, and had considerable money with him when at Port Henry. Information of him will be thankfully received by his wife, Mary Dennehy, 107 Johnston avenue, Cohoes, Albany county, N.Y.
13 May 1876	MRS. ASPELL, niece of Maurice DOYLE (maiden name MARY CAULFIED, from the Diocese of Ferns, Killane, Enniscorthy [ co. Wexford]; afterwards of Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, and now of the United States) will hear something to her advantage by sending her address to the Editor of this paper, and giving some proof of her identity.
1 April 1879	OF DENIS CODY, a native of Farmuse, Newfoundland; when last heard from, about 4 years ago, he was about starting for the Black Hills. His widowed sister is very anxious to hear from him. Please address Margaret Brown, 10 Flagg Street, Old Cambridge, Mass.