Delargy Family info

Thanks to everyone who has shared information about the family. Read through this and you may find some relatives that are closer than you think. Most recent correspondence is near the bottom unless it ties in directly with another. I keep the email addresses so if you want to contact someone, let me know.

From Dorothea:	Hi Frank, I don't know if you're a distant cousin or not but suspect we are connected it's just a question of how far back? I know that Catherine McQuillan and Patrick DeLargy had about nine children, one of whom was James born 1852 married Margaret Ruddock. I think the link goes back to a generation or more before that. We can go back as far as Michael Delargy 1752 - 1832. His grave is in Glenravel, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland. The original headstone was erected by his son John. Apart from the reference to this fact (which is on the gravestone) we can't find out much more about John. We have been able to trace the descendants of his brother Charles, and three sisters with some additional information. The repetition of Christian names continues: My brother is Francis and his son is Frank. My father was James, and I have a brother and nephew also called James. Although I can't add to the information you already have I was wondering have you any other information that might help and/or have you any other contacts who might hold information that could fill in the gaps. Enjoyed your website - seems you're leading a pretty interesting life. Hope you'll find the time to get back to me. Best wishes Dorothea Antrim, Northern Ireland ps Wondered whether you've come across this Delargy crest? Hi Frank, On looking through some files I came across the following: Patrick Del and Catherine McQuillan had the following children. James 1852 m Margaret Ruddock 1858 (Extract 1891 census for Scotland) John 1854 Rose 30th April 1864 Daniel 1865 Hugh 20th January 1866 William 1867 Catherine 15th Dec 1867 in Clough, Co. Antrim Margaret 6th Dec 1869 married John Quinn 1893 Maryhill Scotland died New York Bernard 1871 There may be a connection to a townland (small district) outside Ballymena, called Skerry where John Delargy (guessing my gt gt gt uncle) died 1851. Reference in the Griffiths Land Registry shows Patrick renting there in 1862 and then another John living there he was born 1833 died 1904. Regards Dorothea
From Freda:	Hi Frank I'm not sure if we are related but the names are almost the same. The following information came from my mother (Elizabeth) now aged 90. My grandfather was Bernard Delargy born in Cargin, Glenravel Co Antrim around 1875. He had 2 brothers and 2 sisters (that we know of) James Delargy Dan Delargy Kate Delargy (nee White) Rose Delargy(nee Darroch) Bernard married Margaret McAuley (Born in 1876 Waterfoot, Glenariff Co Antrim) They had 6 children. The first three were born in Ireland Kate Patrick Sadie The next three were born in Glasgow Scotland Eileen Margaret Elizabeth (my mother) My Grandparents returned to Cargin, Glenravel around 1944. Then finally settled in Scotland in 1954. Bye for now Freda
From Gareth:	My great grandmother was a Catherine Delargy from Glenravel, Co Antrim Ireland. There is a couple of Delargy families in Glenravel, I descend from the Delargys of Islandnabrackey Michael 1752 - 1832, His headstone is still standing. beside it is the grave of Bernard Delargy of Rosedermott. We feel that there must be a connection between these two families but have not been able to establish one YET. I think Bernard may be the father of the Patrick named below, I don't have all my info with me but I will try and check this out. Patrick Delargy M Catherine McQuillan having issue Rose 1864, Hugh 1866, William 1867, Catherine 1867 Gareth. (See additional names above from Dorothea)
From James:	Hi Frank, Our family comes from Ireland - my Mum's Dad was from Isle of Skye (ne: Shearer). We don't know of a direct Delargy link to our family from Scotland - I traced the name back in Dublin library 10 years ago to 1600s where the family seem to come from Mayo and Antrim - will dig out the research and e-mail it. I've copied in brother, sisters, wife, couple of cousins as we're on a mission to map out the family history and earmark the legends before we all forget. Let's stay in touch and see if all paths lead to one very fertile Irish ancestor! Cheers, James Delargy
From Gerrard:	FRANK MY NAME IS GERRARD DELARGY SECOND SON OF JAMES DELARGY AND MARY JOSEPHINE DEVINE MARRIED APRIL 13TH 1925. DAD WAS THE SECOND SON OF PAT AND MARGARET.
From Christine:	Hi Frank, My husband's grandmother was MARTHA MARY DELARGY b Nov 1862 Farmington, Fulton Co IL, dau of CHARLES DELARGY and JANE MCNEILL/MACNEILL. MARTHA was wife of THOMAS JOSEPH FINNIGAN, m 1877 Piatt Co IL, later resided in Champaign. CHARLES DELARGY was b 1823-1833 (Cushendall?) Ireland, m JANE in Glenarm, Co Antrim on 13 Feb 1862 (his parents not shown on marriage certificate). He died 10 Jan 1884 Farmer City, Dewitt Co IL. At some point, Jane returned to Ireland; m 2nd to Joseph O'Sullivan. Jane died 10 April 1897 at Larne, Antrim; supposedly buried Carnlough. THOMAS DELARGY (brother of Charles) m JANE BLACK. Daughter Martha b 2 Feb 1862 Glenarm, d 1941 Decatur IL; James b Ireland, d 28 Nov 1936 PA, buried St. John's Cemetery, Manayunk, Philadelphia; Margaret b c1867. Absolutely nothing is further known of Thomas/Jane, nor of dau Margaret. Carnlough Graveyard: Erected by Charles Delargey in memory of his brother Daniel who died 31st August 1841 aged 19 years. Also his uncle Hecter McNeill died 15 Jan 1848 aged 59 yrs. Also his grandfather John McNeill died on 5th February 1851 aged 58 yrs. Also his uncle James McNeill died 14th Jan 1861 aged 57 yrs. Culfeitrim Graveyard: Here lieth the remains of Patrick Dilergy late of Creg(h)ban who departed this life the 26th August 1830 aged 76 years. Erected by his son James. Grave inscriptions were sent to me by Caitriona Delargy M... who lives in Glasgow. Her brother is Rev. Torlach Delargy, lives in San Francisco. Obviously, mother of CHARLES, THOMAS, DANIEL DELARGY was a MCNEILL. Would like to know father's name. Don't know if these particular McNeills related to those of JANE, but she was aunt to the well-known EOIN MACNEILL. Any ideas on these DELARGYs? Thank you, Christine
From Pat:	Hi Frank My Mother was Margaret Delargy, Her Mom was Mary Stewart Delargy from Cushendall, Antrim N. Ireland. My Dad was Malachy McErlean, born outside Larne, Antrim. Dad came to Greenpoint, Brooklyn where he met my Mom. They had six children of which I am the youngest I had no idea Moms family had relatives in Scotland, small world. I went on the web tonight because my cousin ask me to research Delargy Family for her and came across your web. All the Delargy family I know are in Queens or Long Island NY Nice to know we do have relations out there. Take care Take care you have a lovely Family. Pat:):) . .... Hi I spoke to my cousin Charles Delargy's wife Mary the other night. Her maiden name was O'Quillan just like your great great grandma's. She is also from Cushendall!!! Small world, I teased her about a Delargy marrying a O'Quillan again after so many years. I love the pictures of your family and that you could trace them back that far. She said that there were other Delargy's in Cushendall that were not related to us. Take care Pat :):)
From Sheila: (Special thanks to Sheila for the pictures of my Great Grandparents)	Reading up on the Delargy's and the correct spelling: We have a little different information the spelling was similar with a b added. O'Duibhlearga - don't matter now really, the translation is "loving not the Galls" who knows. The Delargy's were driven out of North Connacht by the Barretts and the Burkes and they settled in Glens of Antrim. It might be a fairy story for all I know. They have a coat of arms Motto: fac et spera - Do and Hope. This might all be a fairy story anyway. Delargy is fine although growing up with that name I was always asked what kind of name is that! My grandmother Margaret Ruddock was born in Ayr. My sister Maggie found out that Patrick Delargy married Catherine MQuillan in Glasgow and they were my great grandparents - no pictures. My father was born 15 Feb 1901 in Lambhill and was the youngest of 15. Our grandfather was a coalminer.
From Racheal:	Rachel runs the website www.delargyfamily.com. Here is what they have found out about the name Ó Duilearga/Delargy On her website you will find a contact list of Delargy's and her other relatives. You can add yourself if you want.
From Theodora	Dear Frank, I am trying to trace my g-g-grandfather, Charles DeLarguy (Delargy). His daughter, Rosalie Delargy Harper, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, November 1, 1849. Her mother was Catherine McLaughlin. Her death certificate states the place of birth for Charles was France. I have searched immigration records to find when Charles might have come to the US, but no luck so far. Rosalie somehow got to Virginia City, Nevada, and was married there to Charles Harper 16 December 1869. She died in San Francisco, California, 21 March 1928 and is buried in Modesto, Stanislaus, California. Any idea where Charles might have really been born? Delargy's seem to be Irish, not French. Thank you for any help. I am willing to share my information. Thanks again. Theodora S
From Roy	Frank, I am Roy Francis DeLargy Jr. 64 years young. I live in Mooresville, NC. My Father was an orphan but I know his parents were living in St. Louis Mo. When he was born. (I noticed that Theodora S. mentions St. Louis in her email, thus the inquiry). My Father’s birth certificate read Francis Roy DeLargy. Child of Charles M. DeLargy & Amada Sell. I think they had both been married prior to their getting together. They both died at a very young age (mid thirties) of TB. Charles DeLargy’s Father was Michael DeLargy & Mother was Bridgit Bannon of Ireland. (My great Grand Parents). Does this fit into any history of the DeLargys that you know? I’ve always been interested in why some spell it with a capital “L” and some with a small “l”. Do you know? I’ll look forward to hearing from you. It would be nice to know something about my relatives at this age. I would like to pass it on to my Sons, Anthony & Andrew DeLargy who currently live with me. Thanks. Response: Personally I think that some folks use the capital L because they like it better that way and just change it. The name is of Irish origin and therefore would not be capitalized in the middle like a French or Spanish name.
From Terrence	Information about a historic marker for an inn run by Delargy's in St Louis County, MO (circa 1856). Overland Trail - Sycamore Hills/Overland, MO (St. Louis County) Site Marker No. 2 Site of the Twelve Mile Inn -1856 Owned and operated by James and Margaret DeLargy. This is all I have right now, I'm researching the original land owners/grantees in my neighborhood and this historic site is just at the top of my street.
From Charles	My name is Charles Delargy; I live in Long Island, New York, with my wife and two girls. My father also named Charles grew up in Co. Antrim as did my mom, Mary McQuillan. I know that there were a number of brothers and one sister in my father’s family. One of my dad’s brothers also moved out to NY. Both my father and Uncle Jimmy have passed away, but my Uncle Jimmy’s wife, Aunt Kathleen, is still alive and they had five children who are all married and have families of their own in the NY and Connecticut area. I believe there is still one uncle left in my father’s family named Alec who lives in England, but his son lives on the property they were all raised in named Barard in Co. Antrim. I hope this information assists you in your family tree. Take care, Charles Note: My Great Great grandmother was also named McQuillan and she lived in county Antrim! She, like Charles' mother, became a Delargy.

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