This is so exciting! Apparently, they also lived in Gortnalgulion. If anyone has any additional info. About Farrell and Mary’s parents, siblings, residences or other relatives, I am planning a trip to Ireland at some point and would love to connect with other family! :)
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1901 Irish Census | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
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1911 Irish Census | Ireland | VIEW SOURCE |
Farrell Ward was born about 1838 in Kiltubbrid Parish, Rantoge Glebe, County Leitrim.
He lived in Kiltoghert Parish, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim. He married Mary Gilbane (born about 1851) and they had 7 children, including a set of twins (Anne and Farrell, born about 1887). His other children were Mary, John, Patrick, Owen and Michael, This family is in both the 1901 and 1911 census.
Farrell died at Shanraw, Gortnagullion, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim on 25 May, 1918.
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| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1838 (circa) | |
| Date of Death | 25th May 1918 | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Mary Gilbane | |
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Rhonda S
Thursday 9th May 2019 07:51PM -
Farrell Ward and his wife Mary Gilbane, were my Great Grandparents.
Rhonda S
Thursday 9th May 2019 08:01PM -
Hi Rhonda, I found this thread by accident. I'm a descendant of John Ward of Drumbrannid. I'm not sure if this family is related to the Farrell Ward family but I'm sure they were related at some stage. Regards, Conor Ward
Conor Ward
Friday 11th October 2019 10:22PM -
Dear Conor,
I believe Farrell’s parents were:
John Ward: ( guessing he was born abt 1805? In Drumbranned?)
Jane (Jeanne) Mahon: (Guessing she was born abt 1815?)
My sources are the Irish census 1841-1851 and also parish registers.
I think they both may have died in Rantoge Glebe in Kiltubbrid Parish...
Thank you for reaching out to me! I hope we are able to sleuth out a definitive family connection! It would be good to find cousins!
Rhonda S
Friday 18th October 2019 02:04AM -
Dear Rhonda,
I checked my records again and I can actually only trace my family back to Patrick Ward (born c1815) of Drumbranned. Patrick is not listed in the land records in the 1800s for that townland. It's possible that he was a brother of John Ward. We'll probably never know!
Regards
Conor
Conor Ward
Friday 18th October 2019 09:01AM -
Dear Conor,
Well, I will keep researching and hopefully, at some point, records will be found and connections firmed up for all of us. Given that our ancestors are from the same location, it is likely that we are related. My family members related to the Wards have all taken DNA tests. If you have as well, then we will likely match up as the process grows more advanced. In the meantime, we are enjoying exploring our Irish roots and we are in the process of claiming our heritage as Irish Citizens.
Gratefully,
Rhonda and Some other descendants of the Drumbranned Wards
Rhonda S
Friday 18th October 2019 02:41PM -
Rhona, that's very interesting. Who did you do the DNA test with? I might do it myself and see what is revealed. Can I view the family tree that exists so far from this DNA exercise? Regards, Conor
Conor Ward
Friday 18th October 2019 02:47PM -
Conor,
Try something like Ancestry DNA. They also have message boards as well as DNA links. I have found cousins through the other branches of my tree there, but almost 100% of my results past my grandparents have come from THIS WEBSITE “irelandxo.com” really. This website is extraordinary and such a gift to many of us who are wanting to reconnect with our Irish roots.
The more of us who connect on here, the more we will learn. Good luck and best wishes.
Rhonda
Rhonda S
Friday 18th October 2019 03:00PM
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