Lehan ancestors

LEHAN in Cork Ireland

I am visiting Cork in September and wish to connect with anyone who has knowledge of the following LEHAN family.

My great-great grandfather was Michael LEHAN born about 1825.  He received his Merchant Seaman's certificate 3733 ticket 17 238, 1853-57 in Cork, Ireland.

His marriage registration in London England in 1860 to Jane Leaney stated that his father’s name was Patrick. His children were as follows, all born in England:

                Ellen Elizabeth born 1862

                Patrick Henry born October 15 1863

                Columbus Colman born May 17 1868

                Julia Agnes born May 27 1871

I am descended from Columbus Colman.

Having searched church records through irishgenealogy.ie I found the following as a possible family for Michael in Midleton and the South Parish of Cork and Ballinhassig.

Parents: Patrick LEHAN and Ellen FOLEY married February 8 1817 in Midleton

Children: Coleman LEHANE baptised March 5 1820

                   Mrgt LEHAN baptised March 4 1821

                   Ellen LEHAN baptised August 18 1823

                   Michael LEHANE baptised October 15 1825 in Ballinhassig

It is because the names that Michael gave to three of his children are the same as those of these parents and brother that I suspect that this is likely his birth family.  If anyone has this family in their research or knows anything to help me I would be grateful to hear from them.  I do plan to visit the Cork City and County Archives.  I have found a Griffith’s Valuation Record for Coleman LEHAN, South Main Street, 1852.  Any suggestions for research to confirm that this is Michael’s family would be gratefully received.

Thank you.

Stephanie Lever

Toronto, Canada