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The Irish Settlement and Beyond

Index to Zelsersk's Genealogy Blog Posts
Relating to the Irish Settlement
 Newport, Herkimer County, New York and Beyond.

(FLANAGAN POSTS ARE SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY.)

If you found this blog and this index page, then you might be looking for those Irish families who left Ireland and ended up at the Irish Settlement in Newport, Herkimer County, New York and the surrounding areas. 

I am a McLaughlin, Maxwell, Gartlan, and Fox descendant.  It was not until April 2010 that I discovered the Irish Settlement.  I thought to myself, "Where is that and what is that place?"  I wanted to know more.  I found and sought any McLaughlin's and Maxwell's who could tell me more.  I succeeded and found more information than I ever could have hoped for.  These blog posts below reflect gathered information and research from various people and sources.  I also have some Shaffrey research at the very bottom.  They were from County Meath too and related by marriage to the Maxwell's.

Each title below is a clickable hyperlink (many are currently disabled because of spam issues) that takes you to the original post.  Feel free to comment on these posts and enjoy reading them.  The posts are listed in chronological order of my discoveries and broken up into each family line   Know that while the information may not be perfect, it is approaching exceptional as the information about my family tree has been researched by many a Maxwell and McLaughlin relative.  From the first post to the recent posts, the information is updated and corrected as I diary my work in this blog.  The posts also include family lines that went West and to Montello, WI.

I give special thanks to a few researchers who have contributed to my collection and paved the way for the rest of us to easily find our family roots.  I respect the privacy of those living individuals but will outwardly acknowledge that there is a McLaughlin descendant who has provided several of us with a wonderful 34 page document of the "Descendents of Thomas McLaughlin".  I also thank a living Maxwell for his help in pinpointing our Maxwell's and sending me in the absolute correct direction to find my McLaughlin's.  (Update since originally writing this - George Capes is the person who provided that 34 page document - Rest In Peace.)

A living relative who does not want to remain anonymous here is Paul T. McLaughlin.  He is a Maxwell and a McLaughlin descendant like myself.  His information, photos, and support have been wonderful.

I also must thank those who came before me, but have since passed, and heavily researched our family line.  They are Ellen Maxwell Flanagan and Thomas Malloy.  It is a real pleasure to walk in their foot steps and have some of their research at hand.



WARNING - Later Posts may have more updated information and discoveries but it is best to read them in order.

The Irish Settlement:
                                                                                                                                                  
Gartlan or Gartland: 
Hannah Gartland - December 13, 2010
Gartlan's of Carrickmacross, Ireland and Newport, New York - Part 1 - September 7, 2011
Gartlan's of Carrickmacross, Ireland and Newport, New York - Part 2 - September 8, 2011
Gartlan and Fox Family Research - September 10, 2011

Flanagan/McLaughlin Family, Napa, CA:
The Flanagan and McLaughlin Union at St. John's - August 12, 2010
Jack Flanagan - Part 1 - August 30. 2010
Jack Flanagan - Part 2 - August 31, 2010
Jack Flanagan - Part 3 - September 1, 2010
Jack Flanagan - Part 4 - September 2, 2010
Jack Flanagan - Part 5 - September 3, 2010
Revisited - Flanagan's of Napa Valley and Carneros District - September 5, 2010
Seeking Napa Flanagan Information - September 6, 2010
Jack Flanagan and Family Revisited - September 20, 2010
O'Napa - November 16, 2010
Family Traits - November 17, 2010
Who's in this photo? - November 28, 2010
Jack and Minnie Flanagan Family - Napa, CA - Part 1 - May 11, 2011
Jack and Minnie Flanagan Family - Napa, CA - Part 2 - May 12, 2011
Jack and Minnie Flanagan Family - Napa, CA - Part 3 - May 13, 2011
My Napa Origins and Surnames - Part 3 - McLaughlin - February 11, 2012 
                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                 
Maxwell:
Finding my McLaughlin/Maxwell Cousins - June 29, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 1 - August 7, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 2 - August 8, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 3 - August 9, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 4 - August 10, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 5 - August 11, 2010
Duffy Maxwell McLaughlin Connection - August 22, 2010
The Children of Thomas McLaughlin and Ellen Maxwell - September 8, 2010
Contributing Author:  Memories of Dennis Maxwell, Middleville 1920's
- By Joe Maxwell - September 13, 2010
The Maxwell's - My Maxwell's - Our Maxwell's - September 18, 2010
Joseph Patrick Maxwell and Family Part 1 - September 29, 2010
Joseph Patrick Maxwell and Family Part 2 - September 30, 2010
Joseph Patrick Maxwell and Family Part 3 - October 1, 2010
Joseph Patrick Maxwell and Family Part 4 - October 2, 2010
Joseph Patrick Maxwell and Family Part 5 - October 3, 2010
Joseph Patrick Maxwell and Family Part 6 - October 4, 2010
Joseph Patrick Maxwell and Family Part 7 - October 5, 2010
Maxwell Heraldry Information - October 6, 2010
Maxwell-McLaughlin Marriages - October 13, 2010
Maxwell Info and Middleville, New York - October 15, 2010
Maxwell Info and Fairfield, New York - Part 1 - October 16, 2010
Maxwell Info and Fairifled, New York - Part 2 - October 17, 2010
Maxwell Info and A Book About Newport, New York - October 18, 2010
The Descendants of James Maxwell - Part 1 - October 19, 2010
The Descendants of James Maxwell - Part 2 - October 20, 2010
The Descendants of James Maxwell - Part 3 - October 21, 2010
The Descendants of James Maxwell - Part 4 - October 22, 2010
The Descendants of James Maxwell - Part 5 - October 23, 2010
The Descendants of James Maxwell - Part 6 - October 24, 2010
Maxwell's - October 24, 2010
McLaughlin Maxwell Duffy - Roman Catholic Church Records - Nevada Part 1
- November 9, 2010
McLaughlin Maxwell Duffy - Roman Catholic Church Records - Nevada Part 2
- November 10, 2010
St. Patrick's and St. John's Cemeteries - November 26, 2010
Family Tree Worksheet circa 1970-80s - Maxwell - November 27, 2010
Who Am I Looking For? - November 30, 2010
Meath - Dunshaughlin - January 4, 2011
Duffy's of Napa, CA - February 10, 2011
Philip S. Duffy - A History - Part 1 - February 11, 2011
Philip S. Duffy - A History - Part 2 - February 12, 2011
Thomas C. Malloy, Jr. - February 13, 2011
Surprises Never Cease - Maxwell's and Shaffrey's - March 23, 2011
Ellen Flanagan's Letter to Philip Duffy 1978 - April 11, 2011
Anne T. Gray Glover's Letter to Owen Duffy - 1978 - April 12, 2011
The Duffy House - Napa, CA - May 9, 2011
James Maxwell 1786 Scotland - July 9, 2011
California, Here I Come - Part 1 - July 13, 2011
Genealogy Juggling Act - My Irish Heritage - Part 1 - July 23, 2011
Ilion, New York and a McLaughlin - Part 1 - July 29, 2011
Ilion, New York and a McLauglhin - Part 2 - July 30, 2011
Someone's Ancestor Sunday - Dennis Maxwell Duffy - August 14, 2011
16 Great Great Grandparents - August 19, 2011
Irish Heritage and Paul T. McLaughlin - December 17, 2011
                                            
McLaughlin:
34 Page Document "The Descendants of Thomas McLaughlin" - June 22, 2010
34 Page Document Part 2 - June 25, 2010
Finding my McLaughlin/Maxwell Cousins - June 29, 2010
The Montello, WI, Connection - July 5, 2010
All About Thomas Michael McLaughlin - July 21, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 1 - August 7, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 2 - August 8, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 3 - August 9, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 4 - August 10, 2010
McLaughlin's Go West - Part 5 - August 11, 2010
Duffy Maxwell McLaughlin Connection - August 22, 2010
News Flash - Was Bridget McLaughlin, actually a McLaughlin? - August 23, 2010
Mapping Thomas Michael McLaughlin's Life Locations - September 7, 2010
The Children of Thomas McLaughlin and Ellen Maxwell - September 8, 2010
Maxwell-McLaughlin Marriages - October 13, 2010
Marcella McLaughlin - October 29, 2010
The Descendants of Thomas McLaughlin - Part 1 - November 3, 2010
The Descendants of Thomas McLaughlin - Part 2 - November 4, 2010
The Descendants of Thomas McLaughlin - Part 3 - November 5, 2010
The Descendants of Thomas McLaughlin - Part 4 - November 6, 2010
The Descendants of Thomas McLaughlin - Part 5 - November 7, 2010
The Descendants of Thomas McLaughlin - Conclustion - November 8, 2010
McLaughlin Maxwell Duffy - Roman Catholic Church Records - Nevada Part 1
- November 9, 2010
McLaughlin Maxwell Duffy - Roman Catholic Church Records - Nevada Part 2
- November 10, 2010
McLaughlin Origins - Part 1 - November 11, 2010
McLaughlin Origins - Part 2 - November 12, 2010
Thomas Michael McLaughlin - Death Certificate - November 19, 2010
Mary Ellen Gartland McLaughlin - November 20, 2010
James M. McLaughlin - November 21, 2010
Contributing Author:  History of St. Patrick's and St. John's Parish
- Paul T. McLaughlin - November 22, 2010
Pioneer Catholics - Newport, New York - St. Patrick's - November 23, 2010
St. John the Baptist Church and Rectory - Newport, New York
- November 24, 2010
St. Patrick's and St. John's Cemeteries - November 26, 2010
Who Am I Looking For? - November 30, 2010
County Longford, Ireland - January 2, 2011
California, Here I Come - Part 1 - July 13, 2011
Genealogy Juggling Act - My Irish Heritage - Part 1 - July 23, 2011
Ilion, New York and a McLaughlin - Part 1 - July 29, 2011
Ilion, New York and a McLauglhin - Part 2 - July 30, 2011
16 Great Great Grandparents - August 19, 2011
Thomas Newman McLaughlin Inquiry - November 14, 2011
Irish Heritage and Paul T. McLaughlin - December 17, 2011
How Not To "Tree" on Ancestry.com and McLaughlin Update - April 4, 2012 
                              

Last Updated Through June 1, 2012