Connellan family

Patrick's wife was Bridget Lenihan both born in late 1700's Patrick was born in Geegah Sligo and Bridget in Roscommon They lived in Augrim/kilmore area and had abt. 10 children Michael was the oldest and I believe his descendants live on the original farm. My gr-gr grandfather was next Martin.He lived in Roscommon until 1870's and moved to Glasgow then to Rhode Island, USA. One of Michael's daughters Katherine also moved here and the two families remained close.

 

Patrick's wife was Bridget Lenihan both born in late 1700's Patrick was born in Geegah Sligo and Bridget in Roscommon They lived in Augrim/kilmore area and had abt. 10 children Michael was the oldest and I believe his descendants live on the original farm. My gr-gr grandfather was next Martin.He lived in Roscommon until 1870's and moved to Glasgow then to Rhode Island, USA. One of Michael's daughters Katherine also moved here and the two families remained close.

 

My Greatx4-Grandfather was Patrick Connellan b.1791. I'm from Dublin, Ireland. Beginning my family tree research now!

Which one of his children do you descend from?

Patrick b.1791 > Michael > Patrick J > Donal > Rory > Orla > Caoimhe (me)

Patrick J was the eldest son and inherited Clooncoose in Roscommon. He married twice and had 4 sons.

Donal left Roscommon and moved to Dublin, trained as a priest then wasnt ordained and became a secondary school teacher and a Senator in late life. My grandfather Rory moved from Dublin to Sligo, Ireland, he was an engineer with RTE (Ireland's national broadcasting station) and that's where my mum is from.

My great great grandfather was Martin born in 1826 brother to Michael. He immigrated to Rhode Island as did most of his children. One of Michael's daughters had already immigrated and he followed his cousin and the famlies were close. We traveled to Roscommon in 2013 and met Donal who lived on the family farm in Clooncoose. We met by accident in a restaurant near clooncoose.I have a lot of information about the family.My line would be Patrick b.1791.Martin>Owen>Mary>Mary(my mother)>me

Just found this post. Thanks for all the information Sally. Where do you fit in Caoimhe? My line is Patrick - Martin - Patrick Peter - Mary Catherine - Dorothy - Gladys - Me.

We will be in Roscommon in April this year-2023.

If anyone has more information about Conlons in the area could you let me know.

Thanks 

Deb Flaherty