Genealogy Chat

i wish to apologise to all the rellies and friends i made on GR for not being around for approximately the 18 months but it has been a horrific time for both of us but my husband lost a leg due to diabetes and other associated health problems 7 years ago last july and this time last year he lost the other leg for the same reasons but also during this time he battled pneumonia twice also golden staph and gangrene plus 5 minor heart attacks and strokes with both of us being there for each other we battled thru it together but it took a lot out of us emotionally as well as physically and i could not afford the proper concentration required for my hobby [as i call it] could not think straight as there were many other oustide distractions thru this time mainly my sisters divorce it was an ugly for her and she needed her big sister and i somehow found the strength to be there for her as well i know i cant hide behind these excuses all the time but this past week some bulbs were turned on inside my head and i realised how much i was missing all of this my husband is as well as can be expected due to what happened to his body at this point in time he has also been diagnosed with emphysema i will be around now for the duration and hope you all will understand the predicatment i have been in for the past 18 months friendship always christine read [nee mcavaney] :-) <3

Hi Christine

Welcome back to Genes,I hope your hobby gives you as much pleasure as it does me.

These things are sent to try us I am sure but you sound like you have come through the worst of it .

You have been there for your family now it is your turn...enjoy .
I hope the future is much better for you from now on.

Best wishes to your OH and your sister.
Suex <3

Welcome back Christine.

After a traumatic few years, immersing yourself in a hobby can be a wonderful relaxation. Hopefully you will get back into the flow fairly quickly.

If you've put up any requests for help in the past, you will find the threads under the 'my threads' button under 'Tools' to the left of the page.

<3

Welcome back Christine.

You've certainly had more troubles than most,but hopefully now your hobby can help you to relax,in hopefully a positive way.

My best wishes to you and your family
Mau (XX)

Hi there,
Welcome back. Its hard sometimes. Glad you are back, hope you get time to relax, sit back and have a coffee.
:-D

i am hoping anyone can help me out my gggrandfather was John Devanny the name he migrated to south australia under the name Devanny in 1850 then in 1852 he married a Mary Fitzgerald in the Roman Catholic Church on West Terrace Adelaide [he was a general labourer] shortly thereafter he changed the family name to McAvaney for what reason i donot know but he was born in County Clare Ireland in 1804 parents could not read or write he was born in a workhouse soon after his birth his father vanished and we all know what happened to the Irish Records of that time family story is that his mother just used an X on registry papers what i have found out so far is [this is where i would like assistance] is somebody else substantiate what i found that they both came to Australia on board the ship named "Elgin" also that Mary was born in County Clare Ireland but i dont know the year exactly except that i have been told she was 23 years old when she married John McAvaney if anyone can i would like this all substantiated from what i feel i found he died 1875 in Adelaide and i believe Mary died approx 1906 the other big favor is can anyone do a general search on the name McAvaney and its variants also the name Devanny as i would like to somehow find more of the family if possible thanking you so much Christine Read [nee McAvaney] p.s. i am a direct descendant of the above he started the family line out here in Australia

Had to have another break to refresh my brain from doing so much genealogy and also being a carer for my husband 24/7 it does wear you out physically and mentally hard to get proper respite these days

Chrissie
You have certainly had a difficult time, so although I can't offer direct help, may I suggest that you add Australia...to your heading, by editing your 1st post, so that you attract the attention of people who may be able to find something for you.

Gwyn

Hi
The Elgin sailed for Port Adelaide in 1849. It was a ship carrying mostly orphaned Irish girls. There were 3 Mary Fitzgeralds, aged 15, 16 and 17 on board.
Only half a dozen or so men on board and none of them a Devaney or McAvaney.

http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/fh/passengerlists/1849elgin.htm

Maybe he went to Australia on a slightly later boat.

That's good information Beverley,hope Christine looks in to find it.

Mau