Loobys of Ireland
Loobys of IrelandUpdated September 6, 2000 | |
We are researching the following surnames in Ireland:Loobys in Counties Tipperary and WaterfordDowneys from Dungarvan, Co. WaterfordMahoneys from Dungarvan, Co. WaterfordDriscolls of County TipperaryWilliam Looby had a son, William Looby (b.~1856, Co. Tipperary-d. 1920 Dungarvan, Co. Waterford), who in 1885 (Clonmel) married Mary Driscoll (~1865-1904). They had ten children: Margaret (b. 1887 Clonmel), William (1889 Dungarvan-1902), Mary (1891), Patrick (1893 Dungarvan- 1959 Yonkers, NY), Edmond "Percy" (1895-1972 Dungarvan), Joanna (1897), Brigid (1898-1898), John (1899-1899), John (1901 Dungarvan-1984 Yonkers, NY), and Brigid (1904-1904). Patrick married Mary "Minnie" Downey (b. 1894 Dungarvan - d. 1918 Yonkers, NY) in New York. Their only son, William Christopher Looby (1917 Yonkers, NY - 1995 San Diego, CA), married Lucy Mecca in 1947 (Maryland). Their daugher, Michele Looby-Hinkle is my co-researcher. Any Looby researcher, any researcher of the other surnames listed above in their respective counties, and any Dungarvan researcher are invited to email or write to either of us (I will forward mail addressed to Michele). We have information to share! | |
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