Ancestors

 Hi, I live in Canada and i'm researching my family roots. I've traced them back to Athlone. My gr gr grandparents lived in Athlone on Court Devenish Lane in the later part of the 1800's and early 1900's. My gr gr grandfather was originally from Mullingar, his name is Bartholomew Fagan and my gr gr grandmother was Jane Payne daughter of Samuel Payne.I also noticed that there's a Payne's Lane in Athlone. My gr grandfather was John Thomas Fagan born 1868, he had 2 brother's Robert and Samuel, and 2 sisters Anna and Cecilia Fagan.John and Robert were both in the military at some point. As far as I can tell, none of his siblings ever married but then I may not have gone far enough to be sure in my research. I'd love to find some relatives there. Further my reseaech as well. I have visited Athlone briefly in 2011 but i'd love to return and finding a family connection is what i hope for, my Mom never had known any family from there, but always had a deep connection to Ireland, the only correspondence was from my gr gr Aunt Anna to my grandfather Frederick Fagan. The cards and letters i'd found were the only clue i had as to where to start. If anyone knows of any Fagan and Payne families that might have a connection i would love to hear from you, we are 2nd generation Canadians here on that side of the family. Any help or info would be much appreciated thank you. Cathy