I would later learn that Joseph was a
teacher, historian and an avid genealogist who actively
researched Irish History and devotedly documented the
genealogy of the McMenamins from County Tyrone. A
majority of the information contained in this web site is
a direct result of Joe's life long efforts and diligent
hard work. Anyone who visits this sight and finds it of
interest, owes a debt of gratitude the man named Joseph
Patrick McMenamin.
A few years later I was introduced to Mary McMenamin
Hirsch, who is (like me) a descendant of Hugh
McMenamin. Mary has also researched and has documented
much of the history of the McMenamins. Mary is the author
of the document "Irish Family History - Hugh
McMenamin & Mary McQuire" which formed the
foundation for the story which this website is fashioned
around entitled "The Immigrant".
I started this website in the hopes that other McMenamins
would find these stories as interesting and enjoyable as
I have and to present them in a way that all can enjoy. I
look forward to continue adding and expanding this site
as I collect additional family history. I invite anyone
with additional information to please contribute what you
may have (data, photos, trees, corrections etc.) so other
(and future) McMenamins can learn about the rich
colorful history that is truly McMenamin.
My apologies for any inaccuracies or missing information
that you may find. I urge you to please notify me and I
will correct or add any information that is not accurate
or is missing.
In closing, I hope you enjoy this website, feel that it
is yours and will contribute what you can. As someone
once said; "Our children are living messages we send
to a time and place we will never see"... Let us
equip them to be good messages.
Mike
(Son of
John Jr., Son of John Sr., Son of Hugh, Son of James) |
