Last updated June 2006
Al Beagan's "Genealogy Notes" ©1996
of the Parish of Baileboro (Killanne), County Cavan
1760 "I'm researching the surname CRANSTON from Bailieborough Parish of Co. Cavan. Oldest ancestor known for sure is John CRANSTON, b. ABT 1760, married to Mary MOORE (last name family lore). They emigrated to the U.S. in 1802. John was Scots-Irish and believed to be Church of Ireland. His oldest son was named James, b. 1785 in Co. Monaghan, Ireland (close to Bailieborough). John's father is believed to have been named James, and a James CRANSTON was a flax grower in Bailieborough in 1796. Other children born in Ireland were Thomas (b. 1788, family lore says in Belfast), Peggy/Margaret (b. 1796), John (b. 1797-1800), and Nancy (Ann? b. 1801/1802). Scott Anderson phssra@physics.emory.edu Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1776 "Looking for the parents or siblings of Samuel LOVE born 1776 and his wife Sarah CLARK born 1780. They obtained a church transfer letter from the Associate Congregation of Bailieborough in 1801. They emigrated to America in 1817. Seven of their nine children were born in Ireland, presumably near or in Bailieborough, Cavan. these children were Margaret, Mary, John b. 1807(my direct line), Catherine, Hannah, Jane and Richard C. " Pam in Calif 1paso@thegrid.net
1780 "CAROLAN families - ongoing research project on 18th and 19th century CAROLANS, including Bryan Carolan (1780-1861) and his family from Moybologue & Bailieborough, Co Cavan. Bryan transported to Sydney, Australia in 1820. His son, Patrick Carolan became pioneer of the Burragorang Valley. Published family history ' Carlon's Town'. Surname spelt CARLON in Australia." Damian Gleeson, e-mail: djgleeson2137@lycos.com
1796 "Looking for : Richard CLARKE b ca 1796 Bailieborough Cavan Co. son of Thomas married (Church of Ireland) Eleanor (Ellen) Reynolds, Belturbet 1845 second wife, daughter of Charles a merchant (I have the IGI marriage certificate for them but that is all) First wife Isabella ? died ? and buried in Bailieborough Cem Richard ran a tailor shop on main street of Bailieborough and sold to the Farrelly family ca 1864 (they still own it) Immigrated to Canada with wife and 7 children but either died on route or in England - ie never arrived; all the rest of the family arrived and settled in Toronto. Point of departure unknown. Son, Edward Frederick Clarke become mayor of Toronto in 1888-1891 and later the Member of Parliament until his death in 1905. He was eulogized in the Toronto Globe by Sir Wilfrid Laurier the Prime Minister of the day. Roger Clarke Toronto, Canada r.clarke2997@rogers.com
1798 "I'm researching several surnames in my family from County Cavan: MULLIGAN, RILEY, LYNCH, SMITH, COONEY, CROSSEN, GILLEN, and MCGEE. I believe the MULLIGANS were from Bailieboro or Parish at Calen?. My oldest known MULLIGAN ancestors were John MULLIGAN who married Rosa ?. Their children were Phillip MULLIGAN, born between 1798-1802, Patrick MULLIGAN, born abt. 1801, Mary Ann MULLIGAN SMITH, born btwn. 1795-1807, Daniel MULLIGAN, and Nancy MULLIGAN COONEY. Most of the family went to St. Joseph County, Indiana and some were supportive of Fr. Sorin in establishment of Notre Dame." Mark R. Gideon Columbus, Ohio mgideon@columbus.rr.com
1812 "Patrick Dunne, born c. 1812-16,Corlurgan, Bailieborough, Cavan m. Mary Traynor 14 February, 1835.( Parish Register, Bailieborough)" M Helms <mahelms@ibm.net
1830 "I am hoping to make a connection or find out information about my family tree.
My great great grandparents, Peter Hickey and Elizabeth Cooney Hickey, emigrated from Ireland in 1871. They were Catholic and owing to information on the birth of two of their children that I found on the internet, I believe they were from the Bailieborough, Co Cavan area.
Peter initially settled in Chicago and found work as a blacksmith.
Elizabeth and the children joined him in October 1871. As they were making their way by train from New York to Chicago, the Great Chicago Fire erupted and all train traffic in and out of Chicago was halted.
Family lore says my great grandfather, John, was born in a train station somewhere in Illinois while Elizabeth and the children were marooned there.
The family was reunited and settled in Philadelphia.
Peter (who was born approx 1830) and Elizabeth Cooney (who was born approx
1836) had the following children:
Patrick Hickey – born approx 1860
Margaret Hickey – born approx 1862
Kate Hickey – born approx 1864
James Hickey – born 24 June 1866
Peter Hickey Jr – born 1 Oct 1868
John Hickey (my great grandfather) – born in the USA Oct 1871
Margaret Hickey – born in the USA in 1876
If there are any Hickey’s or Cooney’s living in the Co Cavan area, I’d love to correspond with them. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Anita Hickey Corcoran
Delran, NJ USA
1836 "I am researching the Stanage family from Bailieborough,Co.Cavan .My GGgrandfather Charles Stanage born 1836 in Cavan.His brother John came to America in 1847.I don't know what year Charles went to America.Their other siblings Robert,Thomas & Annie remained in Ireland.I am seeking the names of their parents and anything more about the family that stayed in Ireland..Annie Stanage married a poet from Cavan named Stafford Cruikshanks and they later moved to Derry.I believe the Stanage family was Anglican(Church of Ireland).That is about all I know about them. "Regards,Julie EYESLIKEMOM@webtv.net....Seattle,Washington Hompage @ http://community.webtv.net/EYESLIKEMOM/FAMILYHISTORYOFMY
1838 " June 26 Bapt. Ellen dau. of John Smith and Rose Gaughran(?) Curkash? Spr. Thos.Lynch & Mary Carolan
June 26 Bapt. Francis son of Francis Hoy?????? amd Mary Costello. Spr. Thos. McEvoy & Anne Traynor
June 27 Bapt. Honora dau. of Jno. Traynor and Catherine King, Ralagan (no sponsors given)
June 27 Bapt. Pat son of Edw.(?) O'Brien and Kitty Reilly Gallolly Spr. Mick Smith & Mary Reilly
June 27 Bapt. John son of Pat Dunne and Mary Traynor Curlurgan. Spr. Thomas Gargan & Anne Dunne (This is my gggrandfather's brother)
June 28 Bapt. Anne dau of Joseph Clarke(?) and Mary Brady Glesleck. Spr. Laurence Clarke & Kitty Brady
June 28 Bapt. John son of Frank Phillips and MAry M G?????? Sprs. JnsWard? and Kitty Phillips
July 4 Bapt. Phill son of John Reilly and Bidy Fox Spr. Matthew Carrole and Kitty Duff
July 4 Bapt. Phill so of ?Thomas/John Robinson and Mary Donnellan Bailieborough Spr. Pat Lynch & Kitty Dermott" transcriptions from the Bailieborough Parish (RC) Register. In some case, I could not make out the handwriting. I particularly had trouble with the Townland names, if they were unfamiliar to me. Hope this is of interest to someone. Mary-Anne mahelms@ibm.net
Mar.8,1840 Michl Beegins, son of Michael Beegins and Mary Clarke is baptized. Sp were Micl Bogiss ? and Catherine Rock. Townlands of Rackeevau, Parish of Bailieboro (Killanne), Diocese of Kilmore, Co. Cavan. Killanne registry of baptism's 1835-1849.
Mar.9,1840 Ann Beggan is baptized to Frank Beggan and Rose Reiley. Sp were Bern'd McDermont and Ellen Riely. Townlands of Aannkey, Parish of Bailieboro (Killanne), Diocese of Kilmore, Co. Cavan. Killanne registry of baptism's 1835-1849.
Aug.29,1840 John Smyth is baptized to Pat Smyth and Margaret Beggen. Sp were John Clarke and Ann ???. By Mr. Mason. Townlands of Roleaghan, Parish of Bailieboro (Killanne), Diocese of Kilmore, Co. Cavan. Killanne registry of baptism's 1835-1849.
Aug. 11, 1842 Uxor Carrollan Tanderagee (Bailieborough) deaths in Lurgan parish (LDS film 926134)
1858 "` Looking for the parents or siblings of Peter McEntyre and Mary A.Tierney,with the latter believed to have been born around 1858 and the former likely also. Peter was believed to have been from Relaghan,while Mary was from Derry.They were married in the Roman Catholic Chapel in Bailieboro,Co.Cavan on Apr.3,1880. On the marriage certificate Peter`s occupation was listed as farmer,as was that of his father Bernard. Mary`s father,a Patrick Thomas Tierney was also listed as a farmer. Mary was believed to have had at least one brother a Thomas Partick Tierney who married a Mary Anne Freeman in 1884.Mary Anne`s brothers were believed to be Peter,Patrick & Michael. Patrick Thomas Tierney was believed to have married a Helen O`Neil,while the maiden name of the wife of Bernard McEntyre is unknown. Peter & Mary McEntyre are beleved to have moved to Glasgow,Scotland sometime after their marriage,where my father John Alexander McIntyre,was born in April,1888. Peter & Mary had 2 other children,Bernard whose wife was believed to be Kate,and a sister Minnie who married a John Gallagher.At least the latter also settled in Glasgow .Respond to John at: renpromgmt@aol.com` John A.McIntyre
March 13, 1867 "Peggy McBreen emigrated from Shercock via Liverpool in July 1923 on the Baltic. She was known in Ireland as Maggie, and that is the name on the Baltic's manifest. She was to join her brother John, who had arrived on the California in 1910 and was living in NYC. Their parents were John McBreen (d. 10/7/1905) and Rose O'Reilly (b. 3/13/1867). I believe the whole family was from Bailieboro - I'm not sure where my grandmother's Shercock address came from. Children of John and Rose: Philip, John, Mary, Catherine, Patrick, Bernard, and Margaret. I don't know if any others came to the US or remained in Cavan. I am trying to find out whose descendants (if any) are still in Cavan, so that I don't miss them on a visit. John Sgammato 9 Washington Street Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 747-2809 sgammato@bigfoot.com
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