Hi I was wondering if there was anyone from Carnew parish connected with my great great grandparents who lived in Coolboy... Thomas and Ellen(nee Purcell) Behan their children where baptised in Coolafancy .... Thomas father was Patrick Behan and his mother was Mary Foster .... Ellens father was James Purcell Thomas was born circa 1844 in Ballykelly.
shyvonne porter
Friday 25th Mar 2016, 10:10PMMessage Board Replies
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shyvonne:
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Thomas was actually born in 1851. See trancription record below from Roots Ireland. He also had a sister Bridget born in 1848. Further below is a link to the online Irish phone book. There are three Behans listed near Carnew. Make sure you use the Residential Tab.
Roger McDonnell
Name:Thomas BehanDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:02-Nov-1851Address:BallykellyParish/District:CARNEWGender:MaleCountyCo. Wicklow
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Patrick BehanMother:Mary FosterOccupation:
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Informant 1:William FosterSponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Bridget BehanCastlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Saturday 26th Mar 2016, 02:39PM