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Crisis in Numbers: The Ferriters of Corca Dhubhine During the 1500s
Many members of the Ferriter Family today are aware of the legend that maintains Piaras Feiritear as the last of his tribe. The facts do not support Piaras as the last – certainly we know that his father lived to become a grandfather, with Piaras’ son’s furthering the line, and certain evidences exist that suggest Piaras may have had at least one brother or a cousin. Those things said, that the Ferriters were a rare breed during the early 1600s seems doubtless. With the family having been established in West Kerry for over 300 years before Piaras came along, the idea that there were only... Read More
Know Your Ancestors
Agnes Theresa Ferriter
b. 1876
d. February 22, 1958
Agnes Theresa 'J' Ferriter was the twelfth child born to Nicholas and Mary Ann (Sullivan) Ferriter, Irish immigrants to America from the Dingle Peninsula area in Ireland. Agnes was born when the family was living in Barclay Village, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Her father, Nicholas, and some of her brothers were working in the coal mines. The family had moved around since their immigration looking for better jobs over the years. Four of the twelve children born to Nicholas and Mary had not survived early childhood. But, by this time, there were a number of young working adults in the family. Her family eventually moved back... Read More
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