Howdy!
I have found out that my great-grandfather (Peter Nugent) was born on a leased farm in Cormongan, Kiltoghert, Co. Leitrim. My wife and I are planning a visit to Ireland to include a visit to Leitrim in September. I have been doing a little research on who owns the lands where my 2nd great-grandfather lived, but I’m unsure how I connect with them for permission to visit. Do you have any suggestions? I didn’t want to post names on a public board, but I’ll tell you the place.
His father, James Nugent leased the lower half of Cormongan on Lough Allen, west of R207. He married Rose Reynolds, maybe the daughter or sister of Patrick Reynolds who leased the northern part. Their oldest daughter, Mary, married Henry Flynn, and I believe they took over the lease. Another sister, Rose, married Michael Murray. I believe he and his daughter Rose Murray taught at the little school house at the south tip of Cormongan, right next to the pier.
Maybe I have some cousins still in the area? I would love help connecting. We will be staying in Leitrim Villiage toward the end of September.
Thanks in advance,
Chris Nugent
crnugent
Friday 21st Jun 2024, 01:52AMMessage Board Replies
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Death of a James Nugent in 1879, he is listed as a widower but I notice there is a Rose Murray present at the time of death (possible daughter?)
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Death of Rose Nugent 1875
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Marriage of Rose and Michael 1876
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Birth of Rose Nugent 1870 to parents Peter and Rose ( nee gallagher) Is this your grandparents?
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Birth of Anne Nugent to parents Peter and Rose 1867
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Birth of Catherine Nugent to parents Peter and Rose 1872
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Birth of Mary Anne to parents Peter and Rose 1865
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Death of Rose Murray 1921 (Schoolteacher)
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Hello Chris,
Perhaps post your query on this Leitrim FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/899027860256853/
Hopefully they can be of help.
Good luck.
Patricia
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Chris:
If you have not done so already, please complete our Meet and Greet form regarding your visit to Ireland https://www.irelandxo.com/meet-and-greet Thanks!.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Eileen, thank you so much. I have some of this information. I don't think 4, 5, and 6 are my Peter & Rose though, as the elder Rose was a Reynolds, not Gallagher. 7 is indeed the daughter of Michael and Rose Murray.
crnugent