Hello, my name is Lisa DeBarr and I was born, raised and still reside in West Virginia. My Great Grandmother’s name was Icy Hanifan (note spelling variation).

Here is my quick Hanifan Lineage:

Morris Hanifan (b. abt. 1820) GGG Grandfather
Patrick Hanifan (b. 1857) GG Grandfather
Icy Hanifan (b.1880) G Grandmother
Alma Grim (b. 1906) Grandmother
Freeman L. DeBarr (b.1941) Father
Lisa A. DeBarr (b. 1971) Myself

The Morris Hanifan mention above may also be spelled Morrison as well a Maurice.

Next week, I am traveling to Ireland. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how I may conduct family research while there. Where did the Hanifans originate?? (And all the other spelling variations).

I’ve seen County Kerry noted most, then Cork—even an account of County Cavan (??)

Thank you for your website!

Lisa A. DeBarr
WV
LisaDeBarr@yahoo.com