Hello
I am looking for Flanagan relations from Westmeath. My great-grandmother was Mary Flanagan, daughter of Edward and Catherine (nee Fagan) Flanagan of Westmeath, Ireland. Mary Flanagan came to New Zealand about 1877. She may have travelled alone but I am currently trying to establish if she also had a brother who came to NZ as well, Edward Flanagan.
Mary Flanagan was possibly born about 1856. Mary married James Hayes in Dunedin, New Zealand, in 1882 before moving to his farm at Tuapeka West, Otago, New Zealand. Mary & James Hayes had five children but sadly Mary died after the birth of her 5th child.
Three of Mary's sons visited Mullingar during World War 1 when they were serving with the NZ armed forces & came back with photos of girl cousins they visited - unfortunately the photos are unnamed.
Any information that might connect my Mary to Flanagans in Ireland would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Catherine
New Zealand
katel
Tuesday 17th Jul 2012, 08:28AMMessage Board Replies
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Have a look at the 19019-1911 Irish census
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie
The Irish Civil Register (began 1864)
Tyrellespass headstone;
Bernard Flanagan; 10/6/1950 (78)
wife-Mary; 2/5/1937 (70)
dtr-Margaret; 2/12/1934
son-Patrick; 4/2/1944
son-William; 4/4/1955
erected by Charles Dillon
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Jack
Friday 27th Jul 2012, 06:28PM -
Slaters Directory of Ireland 1881;
Thomas Falangan; 1881
Michael Flanagan; 1881
James Flanagan; 1894
Patrick Flanagan; 1894
Ellen Flanagan; 1894
John Flanagan; 1910
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Petty Session Books Westmeath;
Thomas-Patrick-Eliza-Eleanor-Sarah-Mary-John-Owen-Michael-Edward-Francis-Margaret-Daniel (all Flanagan)
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Jack
Friday 27th Jul 2012, 06:36PM -
Death;
Maria Fagan; 1864 Castletown
dtr of late Simon Fagan
In Thoms Irish Directory a
Maria Fagan is recorded as a
Stamp Distributer in Mullingar.
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Jack
Friday 27th Jul 2012, 06:44PM -
Hello Jack
Thank you for the information and reference to other links to check for Flanagan and Fagan connections in Westmeath. It is not easy to establish who might possibly be linked as I suspect that by 1911 my Mary Flanagan's parents would either be of a very good age or could even be deceased given that she was born about 1856. It is very unfortunate that there was not more specific information provided on marriage certificates so that I could narrow my search down. And, of course, I am not aware of what siblings she may have had who remained in Ireland. But thank you so much for all your efforts; I will explore all of the options you have suggested.
Kind regards, Catherine
katel
Monday 30th Jul 2012, 08:04AM -
Hi Catherine,
Only came across one burial, supplied by Anna Ryan of Westmeath IGP records of Turin RC graveyard in Mullingar
William Flanagan; Peittswood; 4/3/1952 (58)
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Jack
Monday 30th Jul 2012, 10:39AM -
1911 England/Wales census;
Patrick Flanagan; 32, head, married, Mullingar
Hawker fish & fruit
Gloucestershire Bristol
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Mary A Flanagan; 73, widow, Mullingar
Church Stretton Shropshire
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James Flanagan; 60, head, married, Westmeath
gardener jobbing
Wirral Cheshire
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James Flanagan; 31, head, married, Mullingar
machinist stone planning quarryman
Gateshead Durham
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Jack
Monday 30th Jul 2012, 10:53AM -
1861 Census;
Mary Flanagan; 23 servant & cook; Westmeath
Liverpool
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1891 Census;
Eveline Flanagan; 26; Teacher ; Athlone
Kent
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1901 Census;
Ann Flanagan; 60, head, widow; Westmeath
Blackpool Lancashire
Owen Flanagan; head, 65, married, Westmeath
delaer in coke
Wilts Salisbury
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A couple that went through Ellis Island;
Bridget Flanagan; 2/11/1912, single, Mullingar
Geo Flanagan; 17/3/1899, (24) Castlepollard
Josephine Flanagan; 26/10/1912 (19) Moate
Margaret Flanagan; 26/10/1912 (21) Moate
Mary Flanagan; 21/10/1897 (infant) Mullingar
Michael Flanagan; 24/3/1904 (45) widower, Athlone
Minnie Flanagan; 25/9/1902 (16) Mullingar
Nicholas Flanagan; 18/1/1907 (18) Mullingar
Patrick Flanagan; 8/12/1907 (28) Mullingar
Thomas Flanagan; 27/9/1912 (23) Athlone
Thomas Flanagan; 11/4/1901 (90 Mullingar
William Flanagan; 24/7/1920 (48) Athlome
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Jack
Monday 30th Jul 2012, 12:48PM