Looking for Relatives (Leahy or Phalin)?

Question

My mother's family orginally came from Ireland. My great-great grandparents (who were born in 1810) were the first generation to come to the US. Some of them came from County Cork. I think it would be neat to know if there were still relatives there. Any information would be great.

Answer 1

Hold on a minute - County Cork is a very big place, and to compound the issue, the place they 'came' from was quite possibly Queenstown, now known as Cobh, which was a common departure point for America. Try to find out more.

The chances are you will find people with the same names in County Cork, but these might not be your relatives.

Phalin - I would say that's Phelan or Whelan, often pronounced like 'wailing'. That's actually a very common name in the South-East.

Answer 2

hi you

believe it or not the best place to start is the Ellis island web site they have a link that will thak you to the records of anyone that entered the USA TRUE ELLIS ISLAND

Answer 3

I have a friend with the second name leahy.And from what I know the name is from kerry.There are a few old Leahy famillies still there.Hope thats some help