Monthly Archives: January 2012

Holahan & Buggy, Waukon, Iowa

Posted on January 25, 2012 by buggynamehistory

I have previous come across references to Buggy’s from Waukon, Iowa in a US newspaper obituary. History of Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties, Iowa contains a few paragraphs about a metal work firm that was owned and operated by James Holohan … Continue reading →

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3rd Battalion Kilkenny 1922

Posted on January 18, 2012 by buggynamehistory

The War of Independence and the Civil War were fought in Ireland from 1919-1923. Many men from all over the country fought the British forces and then fought each other after the signing of the Treaty. James Buggy from Ballyouskill … Continue reading →

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Irish Teachers Union 1874

Posted on January 11, 2012 by buggynamehistory

The Irish Teachers Journal and Magazine of January-June 1874 mentions teachers with the surname Buggy in relation to various activities of the Irish Teachers Union.[1] A John Buggy is first listed in the notes of the South Kilkenny Association where … Continue reading →

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Report of the O’Connell Monument Committee 1888

Posted on January 4, 2012 by buggynamehistory

The following names are listed as subscribers to the O’Connell Monument Committee. They are arranged chronologically and then by subscription area or parish (possibly civil, but this is not stated). [1] £ s d = pounds, shillings, pence No Date … Continue reading →

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