Patricia Mansfield Phelan
Researching U.S., Ireland, England, Scotland, Canada, and other countries
Glanvil Enterprises, Ltd.
(516)378-5619
Currently accepting clients for...
- Family History Research
Family History Research
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Family History Research
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
- Editor
I research ancestors throughout the U.S., Ireland, England, Scotland, Canada, and other countries. I have a particular focus on tracing Irish familes and finding their place of origin in Ireland. I have an in-depth knowledge of Ireland, having visited there close to 40 times. I am based in New York and have a great familiarity witih Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Testimonials
--Thank you for all your hard work these past few years. It has opened a whole new world for me, from getting to know some of my family history to actually meeting or being in touch with relatives I never knew existed. …. It has made me think and cry and laugh, but mostly it has made me grateful for these people whose lives were almost unbearably difficult at times, yet who still managed to raise families and be decent, hardworking, and faithful…. It has made me more aware of the blessings and meaning of being an American, and proud to be a descendant of these strong Irish souls. I feel deeply connected to the land of Ireland like I never did. You have given me a tremendous gift.--Dorothy, New Jersey
-- I am absolutely thrilled with all the results and information you got for me, from so little at the beginning....Again, many thanks for all your help; you have been an absolute treasure!--Anne S., Ireland
--I have very much enjoyed working with you on this matter [an heir search] and I must say that I am very pleased with the way that you have dealt with it and the efficient and speedy manner in which you have done this work. I...will certainly recommend your services to any of my colleagues that may be trying to locate people in the U.S in the future."--Paul O'Sullivan, Solicitor, Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
--I can't thank you enough for all you have done for me regarding my grandmother [who emigrated to the U.S.]. I just never dreamt that you would find out so much, and I am so grateful to you for putting me in touch with my family. -- Sylvia O., England
-- [For finding the American father my mother never knew], many many thanks...we really are very grateful.--Cate M., Northern Ireland
--Thank you for everything. I have been so busy with emails from [the newly discovered American branch of my family], and it looks like we shall be entertaining [my American cousin] this year...All exciting stuff...Thank you very much for all your hard work; lovely that it has all worked out.--Joan P., England
--Thank you very much for your work [finding American family we lost contact with sixty years ago]. We are very happy with the report and your findings.--Stephen B., England
--Your service was very professional and I consider your fee was money well spent!--Richard O., Abingdon, Oxon
--Thank you for all your hard work these past few years. It has opened a whole new world for me, from getting to know some of my family history to actually meeting or being in touch with relatives I never knew existed. …. It has made me think and cry and laugh, but mostly it has made me grateful for these people whose lives were almost unbearably difficult at times, yet who still managed to raise families and be decent, hardworking, and faithful…. It has made me more aware of the blessings and meaning of being an American, and proud to be a descendant of these strong Irish souls. I feel deeply connected to the land of Ireland like I never did. You have given me a tremendous gift.--Dorothy, New Jersey
-- I am absolutely thrilled with all the results and information you got for me, from so little at the beginning....Again, many thanks for all your help; you have been an absolute treasure!--Anne S., Ireland
--I have very much enjoyed working with you on this matter [an heir search] and I must say that I am very pleased with the way that you have dealt with it and the efficient and speedy manner in which you have done this work. I...will certainly recommend your services to any of my colleagues that may be trying to locate people in the U.S in the future."--Paul O'Sullivan, Solicitor, Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
--I can't thank you enough for all you have done for me regarding my grandmother [who emigrated to the U.S.]. I just never dreamt that you would find out so much, and I am so grateful to you for putting me in touch with my family. -- Sylvia O., England
-- [For finding the American father my mother never knew], many many thanks...we really are very grateful.--Cate M., Northern Ireland
--Thank you for everything. I have been so busy with emails from [the newly discovered American branch of my family], and it looks like we shall be entertaining [my American cousin] this year...All exciting stuff...Thank you very much for all your hard work; lovely that it has all worked out.--Joan P., England
--Thank you very much for your work [finding American family we lost contact with sixty years ago]. We are very happy with the report and your findings.--Stephen B., England
--Your service was very professional and I consider your fee was money well spent!--Richard O., Abingdon, Oxon
Publications/Media
--Edited Joseph Buggy's "Finding Your Irish Ancestors in New York City"
--"Sheddding Light on Knock Visionary's Life in the U.S.," Irish Echo (2017).
--"Fact and Fiction in Family History" (Irish Echo, 24 Feb. 2016)
--"Family in NY Times Santa Story Traced to Kildare" (Irish Echo, Dec. 2015)
--From Ireland to NY: A Brief History of the Mansfield and Fitzpatrick Families (Glanvil Enterprises, 2010)
--"Discovering County Laois, " Irish Echo (10 October 2007).
--"James Ryan: An American Life" Irish Echo (March 2006).
--A Brooklyn Family: A Brief History of Mary Elizabeth Ryan, John Francis A. Stewart, and Their Ancestors (Glanvil Enterprises, 2000)
-- From Staten Island to City Island: A Brief History of the Wood Family, Glanvil Enterprises, 2006)
--"Died at Sea: Fact or Family Fable?" Journal of the Irish Family History Society
--Edited Joseph Buggy's "Finding Your Irish Ancestors in New York City"
--"Sheddding Light on Knock Visionary's Life in the U.S.," Irish Echo (2017).
--"Fact and Fiction in Family History" (Irish Echo, 24 Feb. 2016)
--"Family in NY Times Santa Story Traced to Kildare" (Irish Echo, Dec. 2015)
--From Ireland to NY: A Brief History of the Mansfield and Fitzpatrick Families (Glanvil Enterprises, 2010)
--"Discovering County Laois, " Irish Echo (10 October 2007).
--"James Ryan: An American Life" Irish Echo (March 2006).
--A Brooklyn Family: A Brief History of Mary Elizabeth Ryan, John Francis A. Stewart, and Their Ancestors (Glanvil Enterprises, 2000)
-- From Staten Island to City Island: A Brief History of the Wood Family, Glanvil Enterprises, 2006)
--"Died at Sea: Fact or Family Fable?" Journal of the Irish Family History Society
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
Languages
English, some French
English, some French
Affiliations
Assn. of Professional Genealogists,National Genealogical Society ,NY Genealogical and Biographical Society; Irish Genealogical Research Society, Irish Family History Forum, Irish Family History Society NY ,Irish History Roundtable, Irish Cultural Society
Assn. of Professional Genealogists,National Genealogical Society ,NY Genealogical and Biographical Society; Irish Genealogical Research Society, Irish Family History Forum, Irish Family History Society NY ,Irish History Roundtable, Irish Cultural Society
Degrees
BA in English, cum laude
BA in English, cum laude