What's New

May 2010

IN MEMORIAM, Ken O'Neal

I added a memorial to the web site in honor of Ken O'Neal who passed away in April. Ken was a long time O'Neal researcher. The page can be reached from the home page main menu under "IN MEMORIAM", near the top.

The History of Irish Settlers

I added a PDF file containing a book about Irish Settlers.

The Will and Family of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone

Steve O'Neal (steveoneal_66@yahoo.com) kindly donated some PDF files containing information on the will of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone. The PDF files are located at The Will and Family of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone.

April 2010

Hatteras Island DNA Project

The Oneal (by various spellings)family has a rich history on the Outer Banks of NC. The family legend is that they or I should say their progenitor was shipwrecked there on Hatteras Island and married in with the local population. I do know they were there very early, as early as 1710, possibly earlier. Depending on how early they were there, the "local population" means the local Indian tribe. Our Hatteras family reconstruction project is seeking to answers questions like that in terms of who were the wives and is there any historical accuracy to the legends.

Roberta Estes at robertajestes@att.net

See details

March 2010

Additions to the O'Neall cemetry list

Lunenburg Cemetery, Izard County, Arkansas

Annie O'Neal
Curtis F. O'Neal
Haskell P. O'Neal 1911-1995
Leeda Mankin O'Neal
Leona Smith O'Neal 1913-2005
Orgil O'Neal
Robert H. O'Neal

Information provided by Sharon Hunsucker on 20 Mar 2010hunnys830@centurylink.net

Parents:
Haskell P. O'Neal 1911-1995
Leona Smith 1913-2005

Grandparents:
Robert E. O'Neal
Della Maud Bruce

Brickwall: Great grandparents

Please contact Sharon if you have information about this family.


An inquiry received from Marcie D. O'Neall marcie.oneall@gmail.com

I am curious as to my family tree and where in Ireland they came from. Good or bad, I am interested in finding out who my ancestors are.

My Father was Rushton Abney O'Neall, Jr. - born February 23, 1919
My Grandfather was Ruston Abney O'Neall, Sr. - born November 2, 1888
My Uncle Claude was Claudius Fletcher O'Neall born September 27, 1883

My note: There seems to be a connection to the South Carolina O'Neall's. Does someone have information about this family? Thank you, Ron.


An inquiry received from Esmay aliharrison7@hotmail.com

Hello, We believe that we are of the O'Neill clan from Ireland. My Grandfather was Michael James O'Neill and my Mother was Theresa O'Neill from Sydney, Australia. We read about a book called 'The O'Neills of Ulster; High Kings of Ireland' by Sir Ian Moncreiffe and Kathleen Neill, but have not been able to locate it. Is there any chance that you know how we can get a copy of this book? Looking forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, Esmay


An inquiry received from Ray Colbert rcolbert.il@gmail.com

My name is Raymond O. Colbert. I have traced my father’s lineage back from Missouri, thru KY to MD/PA to Isaac Colbert(Calvert) Here I have run into the proverbial brick wall. I had a DNA test done thru David Bell (Calvert DNA Project-Ancerty.com) It showed a perfect match with Calvert DNA –direct descendants fro Lord Baltimore. Thus it seems Isaac born ~1750 in PA was originally a Calvert. I would greatly appreciate any and all information, sources, hints etc to assist me in breaking thru to conclusively determine Isaac’s father /lineage. Thanks a bunch! Ray

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