Travelled from Cork to Brynmawr, South Wales. Married Bridget Doherty (also from Cork) in 28 Jul 1863 at St. Marys Roman Catholic Chapel, Chepstow, Monmouthshire/Gloucestershire. They had a daughter, Mary Regan, born in Brynmawr on the 19th December 1863.
Michael and Bridget disappear and Mary was raised by her grandparents William and Mary Regan.
Michael's brother travelled to New Zealand and then to Australia.
Bridget Regan (nee Doherty) parents and siblings moved from Wales to Bermondsey, Southwark.