Hello
I am searching for descendants of McLeans from Ballycastle and surrounding areas. My 3x great grandfather was John McLean b cir1820, I have no concrete evidence as to his parents but I have some DNA matches that would indicate he is related to Patrick James McLean b 1810 in Ballycastle.
John married Hannah Murphy and they had 4 sons Patrick b 1848 Michael b 1854 John b 1855 and Anthony b 1860. The family migrated to the UK and their daughter Hannah was born in Wooler Northumberland in 1863. The family settled in Longbenton Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland.
I would be very interested to hear from anyone that has any information.
Karen Coatsworth.
Karen
Monday 6th Mar 2023, 11:22PMMessage Board Replies
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You might find Brian S Turner's recent book "Family Names in the Glens of Antrim" helpful. It has a whole section on McLean. (They originated in Kintyre and on the island of Gigha.).
Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 6th Mar 2023, 11:56PM -
Were they from Ballycastle in Antrim or in Mayo?
Patricia
Tuesday 7th Mar 2023, 12:27AM