James Dagnan was from Roscommon. His parents were John and Margaret Dagnan. James married Bridget Judge in 1852 at The Brooms RC church, Leadgate. England.
James and Bridget lived at Wood Street, Shotley Bridge, Co Durham, England.
Bridget's parents were Michael and Catherine Judge, nee Qiun, also from Ireland. They also moved to England and lived at Wood Street.
They were married in 1831 at Kilmermoy, Mayo/ Sligo Ireland.