The Irish Settlement and Beyond

Index to Zelsersk's Genealogy Blog Posts

Relating to the Irish Settlement

Newport, Herkimer County, New York and Beyond.

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 it 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. They were from County Meath and related by marriage to the Maxwell's.

Each title below is a clickable hyperlink (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. - Dated June 1, 2012 - KME

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

The Irish Settlement:

Are you looking for your ancestors in Newport, Herkimer County, New York?
- July 2, 2010

The Duffy's: It Starts with Newport, Herkimer County, New York - July 3, 2010

Family Surnames of the Irish Settlement, Newport, New York - July 5, 2010

The Irish Settlement - Newport, New York - Part 1 - July 18, 2010

The Irish Settlement - Newport, New York - Part 2 - July 19, 2010

The Irish Settlement - Newport, New York - Part 3 - July 20, 2010

The Irish Settlement - Newport, New York - Part 4 - July 21, 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

Kuyahoora Churches' Timeline -- Newport, New York and nearby - December 4, 2010

Gartlan or Gartland:

Gartlan with a "D"? You tell me. - June 26, 2010