Canavan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Canavan - Ruane Knockmaria, Mayo

loftus14 — 2009-10-27 22:28:37Z

Hi Noreen, lovely to see your message, sorry my mum and dad not up to par with emails and such, (they do fax tho!!!!)they do keep me up to date when they hear from you. would love to be in touch with you by email. Did you get to see your parent whilst they were over last weekend? Last saw them at mum and dads goldenwedding. Lots of love Honor

Re: Canavan (Longford, Ireland)

berniec147 — 2009-10-22 13:55:05Z

hi im looking for any information on canavans from kilkenny ireland,alot of them emirgrating over many years,many now reside in london/leeds/surrey areas,but i am looking for history on older generations

Re: Canavan (Longford, Ireland)

berniec147 — 2009-10-22 13:55:01Z

Who was "S Canavan", named on Prescot War Memorial?

StephenNulty1 — 2009-10-02 12:52:10Z

My website at www.prescot-rollofhonour.info commemorates the 300+ men of Prescot, Lancashire, who gave their lives in the Great War.

On the town's civic memorial, which commemorates the dead of both world wars, there as an "Addendum" plate which lists among its names "S Canavan".

In over five years of research, I have been unable to identify who this man was, and I have even been unable to find which war he died in.

Any help in resolving this would be greatly appreciated. I con be contacted by email via the website

Re: Canavans from Ferns County Wexford

keane25 — 2009-09-30 15:12:54Z

Hi folks, I am looking for information on my Great Grandfather James Canavan born wexford 1863 married a lady called Mary and had four children at the time of 1911 census they lived in Donnybrook, Dublin the children names and ages at the time of census are George 19years James & bridget 16years twins and Mary aged 2. Mary was the only one i ever met and i was young. my father was the youngest son of George, he died in 1954 9 years before I was born. Would love to find out about James journey and any other family out there!! Many thanks Julia Canavan keane

Re: Thomas Canavan b. November 1876

canapat — 2009-09-28 22:09:19Z

I have a Thomas Canavan in my tree baptised on 14th Jan 1877 but not sure of DOB.He was born in Lagakilleen, Belcarra, Castlebar, Co Mayo but we have no information as to where he went.

Re: Elizabeth Canavan

jocantan1 — 2009-09-28 07:11:42Z

Hi,
Ive just started having a look into my Buckeridge link.
A couple of New Zealand web sites that have good information are www.bdmhistoricalrecords.identityservices.govt.nz and http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz.
There is an article on GH and EW Buckeridge locomtive signalling system, it appeared in the Progress, Volume I, Issue 10, 1 August 1906, Page 284.

Re: Elizabeth Canavan

trevorgreen152 — 2009-09-23 23:36:52Z

Hi, i
I am related to George Buckeridge ,son of George Buckeridge, a wheelwright - George was from George's first marriage whereas my direct relative Joseph was from his second marriage. They went into business together in NZ in the 1890's (along with Elizabeth) Finding any information is proving difficult, so if you can help with any on the Buckeridges it would be greatly appreciated

Re: Canavan - Ruane Knockmaria, Mayo

norholztgibbons — 2009-09-22 17:19:48Z

hello Honor,
After reading your post(dated 18sept 2006)I realised somewhat belatedly(the penny was rather slow to drop in my case)that you are speaking of MY Uncle John and Aunt Josephine! I hurriedly rang their Nos in England hoping to contact you via email.Your father(my beloved God-father)and my father are of course brothers!! Tommy Canavan is my papa.
Do hope you receive this and hope to hear from you soon!
Much love and regards Nor Holzt-Gibbons(nee Noreen canavan)

Re: Thomas Canavan b. November 1876

canapat — 2009-09-19 12:13:48Z

I have been seeking relatives of Thomas Canavan baptised in Balla RC Church in Jan 1877, father Patt & mother Honor Murphy
resided at Lagakilleen, Belcarra, Castlebar, Co Mayo and was listed as resident with his father in the Census 1901. Most of his brothers, John, Michael, & Edward had gone to the USA and some went to Cleveland, Ohio. But they would have had an uncle living in New York and it is possible he went there.

Re: Canavan - Ruane Knockmaria, Mayo

norholztgibbons — 2009-08-10 16:56:41Z

hello yes I too am(was) a Canavan> MY father is Tommy Canavan of Ballina county mayo(originally of Knock maria Lahadarne)his mother was Briget(nee Barrett)married Anthony Canvan son of Bridget kelly and and Anthony Canavan(their son Pat was lost on the Titanic along with 2 of my cousins from the same village:Mary canavan and James Flynn).Does any of this sound familiar?
Noreen Holzt-Gibbons(nee Canavan)USA
hope to hear from ANY other Canvans out there!

Re: Mary Canavan 1878 to 1962 Coalisland Ireland to New York, parents John Canavan and Mary Ann Daly of Ireland

msfranknbre1 — 2009-08-02 17:43:03Z

Hi,

I have Katherine(Kitty) Canavan born in Tyrone in 1898. I beleive her father was Joseph Canavan. Katherine came to the US when she was 17. Her mothers name may have been Bridget. Do you know if your Joseph born in 1865 had any children and did he remain in Ireland. Please let me know as we may have a connection.

Re: Canavans from Tyrone County in Northern Ireland

msfranknbre1 — 2009-08-02 17:33:25Z

Hi,

My grandmother was Katherine Canavan from Dungannon. Her nickname was Kitty--I believe her fathers name was Joseph and her mothers name was Bridget. She was born in 1898. She came to the US when she was 17. Her father remained in Ireland. I don't have much more than that. I do understand that there are relatives in Dungannon and Coalisland. Please keep in touch.

Re: Elizabeth Canavan

LynWhelan51 — 2009-07-26 21:03:04Z

Hi there and thanks for you reply. My Eliz married Martin Whelan. Do you know who your Eliz parents were. Perhaps we may find a loose connection. Regards
Lyn

Re: Elizabeth Canavan

jocantan1 — 2009-07-26 10:14:01Z

Hi, I have an Elizabeth Sarah Canavan born @1835 in Dublin, married a George Buckeridge in New Zealand 1858.

Re: Canavan's from County Mayo

canavan666 — 2009-06-04 12:18:40Z

some more information,

My grandads aunite known as Mary Canavan who was the first cousin to Patrick Canavan.

Mary was the Daughter to James Canavan.

Re: Canavan's from County Mayo

canavan666 — 2009-06-04 11:49:19Z

Hello, Im daniel Canavan currently living in the UK, Im searching for my family histroy, and its taken me back to County Mayo, My grandad James Francis Canavan, Born 1922, Im trying to locate his parents. James had 3 children - anthony, michael and kevin ( kevin now lives in cananda),James also married a Marion Wallwork in the UK.

I have also been made aware by My grandad (stated above)that his Aunite was on the titanic, but survived and made it to america ( location unknown )

Any help would be greatly apprecitated

thankyou

Re: Canavans from Galway - Dunmore or Tuam

patbird195 — 2009-06-03 10:58:26Z

Canavan is a very popular name around Tuam. There are several families in the area. There is also a Canavan's pub in Belclare just outside Tuam. Several Canavan familiews also live in Galway city.

Re: Canavan's from Balina, County Mayo

Merril35 — 2008-07-16 19:53:25Z

I too have an interest in Canavan's from Mayo, as Mary Solon b. Abt 1812, Balla Mayo, ( the sister of my husband's Great Grandfather's John Solon,) married John Canavan, having 10 children, ( some names unknown )
Mary Canavan b: October 10, 1842
Martin Canavan b: January 04, 1844
James Canavan b: August 03, 1846
Thomas Canavan b: Apr 1850
Mary Canavan b: April 27, 1853

I understand the family emigrated to the USA & were most likely in Illinois & possibly in Chicago.

I have found a Mary aged 61 in the 1880 Census, Lake View, Cook Co IL, living with son in law J Stearns Smith & daughter Evelyn & family.

If there is any chance you might have a link to this family line I would appreciate hearing from you.

Regards,
Merril Bourne, Auckland, New Zealand.
m.bourne@ihug.co.nz

Re: Canavan's from County Mayo

RNau1193 — 2008-10-15 17:18:01Z

Hello, I see your family in the 1930 census in Takoma Park, MD. Do you know what James' fathers name was? I know of a Patrick Canavan who settled in Scranton, PA and then moved his family to Wilmington, DE. I am not aware of an Anthony's in Philadelphia - not yet anyway. Did the twin brother first go to Canada? you can contact me off list at reginanau@msn.com

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

s_canavan — 2008-09-18 09:01:56Z

Hi Paul,

Cheers for the message. I'm going home this weekend (I live in Cork) so I'll see if I can get more info from my parents. I'll definitely check out Genes Reunited when I get a chance too.

There are quite a lot of Canavans around South Wicklow, mainly in Tinahely and Aughrim area who are all related.

Talk to you soon cus!
Shane

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

s_canavan — 2008-09-17 15:08:22Z

Hi Paul,

A few years later now, but...

I'm a Canavan from Co. Wicklow (Tinahely). My grandad's first cousin was called Owen, from Avoca. I don't believe it's the same Owen but I know it's a family name. His brother Paddy still lives in Avoca, in the big house to the right side of the bridge as you're going towards the village. He's about 89 now but doing well (good stock!)

I was just doing a bit of research as nobody on my Dad's side has much of an interest in tracing their roots.

Did you manage to find out anything else in the intervening years?

Shane

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

s_canavan — 2008-12-18 11:02:27Z

Hi Gerard,

I'm very sorry, I must have missed the notification of your message. Did you find out any more information since?

I will be back in Wicklow over Christmas so hopefully I will get a chance to visit my grandfather's cousin who still lives in Avoca. If so, I will ask him about this. There were certainly several Owen Canavans in the Avoca area going back down the generations, and it's not a common name so there is a good chance that there is a connection.

In case you didn't know, Avoca is where the series Ballykissangel was filmed. It's a nice place, worth a visit!

All the best,

Shane

Re: Canavans from Galway - Dunmore or Tuam

grandmakaren55 — 2008-05-15 03:23:54Z

Hi Michael,
My ggg-grandmother Ellen Canavan McNulty is buried in the Calvary cem. in Evenston, IL. She was born in Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo Ire. She came to America about 1860 with her children. I still do not have a full list of them. She did have a daughter Delia. I don't find that name very often. I am in CA right now and most of my records are at home.

Most of Ellen's family had already come to America, including her widowed mother Catherine Kirby Canavan. Catherine married Anthony Canavan. Catherine born about 1790. I have collected as much as I can on this family hoping someone has left enough to trace back. I did get a little on my McNulty's in the Irish records but nothing on Canavan.

Do you know what church the family went to in Evanston. My Honora McNulty Arnold (Catherine Canavan's dau) attended St. Michael's (German - Irish) on the north side of Chicago.

Karen Hartman

Re: Canavans from Ferns County Wexford

phildevkel — 2009-04-30 16:17:14Z

My grandmother's name was Margaret Canavan from around that area . Her sister Mary went to America and has children and grandchildren there. My grandmother,s father's name was John.

Re: Looking for family in the name of Canavan, Gina, Nick, Noelle, Nicole

ntgrube — 2009-03-28 17:55:29Z

This is Noelle Canavan-Grube, My parents are Nick and Gina Canavan, You can reach me @ntgrube@bellsouth.net. If you are still interested.

Re: Canavan (Longford, Ireland)

Bernard_Power — 2009-04-14 18:47:09Z

Hi Maggie
They could be. I have done no family research so it is more likely that you will be able to answer that question than I. However, I have a bits of family lore and old photographs, some going back to the 1880, and the Canavans in Co Longford from my scant knowledge seem to have just appeared in the last few decades of the nineteenth century, with no other relations nearby - possibly they came to the area from elsewhere a bit like the Mayor of Casterbridge. The gist of what I heard is this: in the generation before 1900 there were several Canavan brothers and one sister: one of them lived on the estate of James Mackey, the brother of Sir Henry Wilson, C in C during WWI, in Ballinalee, Co Longford (near Killoe and Corneddan) and a sister had a bacon shop in Edgeworthstown, the next parish about seven miles away, which according to family lore she (or her parent) moved into after they were evicted (from where??? I don't know) probably during 'the land war' of the 1880s. She can be identified in the 1901 census in Edgeworthsttown The Ballinalee Canavans bought out their farm from the Wilsons as part of the British government tenant buyout scheme during the same decades. The other Canavan brothers emigrated to the Argentine -as indeed a lot of Longford and Westmeath men (and some women) did. returning home as old batchelors in the late 1930s, where they died in Edgeworthstown. They were in the cattle business and a photograph of all the brothers can be seen on the Ireland Argentine/website coming back from south American in the 1890s. The Ballinalee Canavan family produced seven boys in the 1900-1920, most of whom whom emigrated to New York. There is no one of this branch of the Canavan name now in County Longford. Don't know if this is any help to you in trying to identity whether your branch is connected to them. There certainly were a few 'Jameses' in this branch. As I have said i have done no research myself.

Canavan / Cannavan / Canovan / Kenovan / Kennedy

dcullen1 — 2009-01-22 05:58:36Z

Bernard Kennedy was born in Ireland (poss Armagh) circa 1830. His parents were John Kennedy & Bridget Donnelly. Bernard's sister Mary was also born in Armagh circa 1833. Bernard married Isabella McGregor Edward(s) and they had 7 children - Jane, John, Jessie, Mary, Margaret, Isabella, and another Mary. Bernard's surname at time of marriage is "Kenvovan". His children then had subsequent surnames of Canavan / Cannavan / Canovan / Kennedy. Is anyone else searching these families?? Thanks, Sue :0)

Canavan / Cannavan / Canovan / Kenovan / Kennedy

dcullen1 — 2009-01-22 05:58:30Z

Re: Canavan's from County Mayo

canthevan1 — 2008-10-15 02:06:27Z

My grandfather's name was James Lawrence Canavan. I think he was born circa 1880. He first came to Canada and subsequently settled in Takoma Park, Maryland in the 1920s. He had a twin brother Anthony, who we believe settled in the Philadelphia area. When my father visited relatives in County Mayo Ireland, he was told about the older cousin who died on the Titanic.

Canavans from Tyrone County in Northern Ireland

canavan1122 — 2009-01-08 00:47:17Z

I am trying to trace my family (Canavan) back to Ireland. I know my great grandfather, Michael Canavan (1867-1957)came from the area near the town of Coalisland, Northern Ireland. He left to come to New York in the 1880's. Any information about Canavans in Northern Irlenad would be appreciated.

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

gbmason1 — 2009-05-01 12:48:45Z

Hi, I've just found this message and I also have a John Canavan in my family tree who married Sarah Trainor (Traynor) in Newbridge, Wicklow, Ireland.
They were married 9 Nov 1857, they then emmigrated to Victoria in 1858 on the Oceanica.
If you have any other information, either in Ireland or Australia, it would be greatly appreciated.
Grant.
gbmason@hotmail.com

Canavan Arbroath, Scotland

bertadams1 — 2008-12-17 13:32:09Z

I am trying to find out about the following who were in the Arbroath area in the 1840s and would be grateful for any info. on them and any others sharing their name in the area. The surname is variously recorded as KANAGHAN, CANAGHAN or CANAVAN. The christian names are:

- Elisabeth (known to be there in 1845)
- William, Ann and James (known to be there in 1842)
- Mary (known to be there in 1842)
- Jane (known to be there in 1845, had already married Henry Cummins)

Any info. on these or others in the family gratefully received

Elizabeth Canavan

lynwhelan — 2007-11-06 20:52:08Z

Does anyone have an Elizabeth Canavan b@1840 who immigrated to the United States from Ireland and then perhaps on to New Zealand.

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

valknocklow — 2008-12-16 11:34:11Z

hi my grandfather edward canavan was born in wicklow town he passed away in 1972.

Re: Canavan (Longford, Ireland)

kingmags217 — 2009-04-21 16:21:16Z

Hi! Thanks for your reply. It's a bit of a mystery as to exactly who this Ann or Anna Canavan was. I do know that she married my grandfatehr in Clonbroney parish and have just found out that she was from Aghafin(?)So - could this be someone related to your Canavans? I did think that Aghafin was by Edgeworthstown so now I'm really confused. Also, this woman seems to have died in childbirth around 1896 - the child was born in Aghaward, outside Balinalee. Oh well it's nice to chat with you. Let me know if you think she may be related to you? Thanks! Maggie

Re: Canavan (Longford, Ireland)

kingmags217 — 2009-04-14 14:51:52Z

Hello
I just saw your post. My grandfather, John Kilmurray of Corneddan, was married to Anna Canavan, daughter of James in about 1894. It seems that she died in childbirth and he went on to marry my grandmother. Could this be the same family? I would love to hear from you. Thanks! Maggie

Re: Canavan (Longford, Ireland)

kingmags217 — 2009-03-13 00:31:41Z

Hello! I just saw your post. My family, Kilmurray, are all from Corneddan and I know of the Canavan family. I think that my grandfather John Kilmurray married Ann Canavan and that she died in childbirth. He then married my grandmother. Let me know if you think they are the same Canavans. Thanks! Maggie King

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

Steve_Devitt — 2008-06-27 00:27:32Z

Kerry,
My great-great grandfather was Peter Canavan who was born in County Wicklow about 1800. He was tried for stealing a cow and given a sentence of 7 years in Australia. He arrived aboard the convict ship "Java" in November 1833. In 1838 he married Elizabeth Barry, who was a free immigrant from County Cork. One of their children, Mary Canavan, married Michael Devitt who was my great grandfather. I have been unable to find any deatails about Peter Canavan's parents or the parish and townland in Wicklow from which he came.
Regards,
Steve Devitt, Sydney, Australia.

Re: Cannavan/Canavan

ejddc — 2008-05-04 13:28:56Z

I am searching for Kinivanes in County Clare. My theory is that the name was changed to Canavan when they got here since there are NO Kinivanes in the US phone directory - seems odd for any Irish surname not to be represented here. Anyway, the ancestor I'm sure of is Margaret Kinivane from Sixmilebridge, County Clare. Don't know if there's any connection at all, but the County Clare library has a fantastic website for genealogy and you might try looking for Kinivanes or Kenevanes

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

vistagan — 2008-09-17 19:15:50Z

Hi Shane,
bit of a coincidence i haven't visited this site for a couple of years and here you are, i believe after talking to my dad paddy is a cousin, i haven't had much luck until now and found a couple of great sites, are you a member of genes reunited if not that seems to be the best place to build a tree then we can see each others because somewhere down the not so far line it must match up, 1st try BBC message boards on family history and you will get people telling you sites,let me know if you get on genes reunited, speak soon mate.

Canavans from Ferns County Wexford

glyniscrook — 2008-11-01 00:05:04Z

Hi
I am trying to trace the family of my maternal Grandfather. His name was John Edward Canavan born 1904/5/6 there is some confusion on the year. We know he had a twin brother and his address was effernogue ferns county wexford but thats about it because he lost touch with his family. I would love to hear from anyone who has any information about these canavans.
Thanks
Glynis Crook

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

gerardboyle2 — 2008-09-20 21:08:16Z

Hi Shane,

I have a gggrandfather Owen Canavan whose daughter Mary born 1850 somewhere in Ireland married Patrick Boyle in LIverpool in 1867.
You said that Owen Canavan is a family name in your family. I don`t suppose you know of anything which might suggest that my Owen came from Wicklow?

Gerard

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

warragul17 — 2008-12-18 10:48:37Z

Hi, My ancestors married in Newbridge C1853 and immigrated to Victoria Australia. They came from Vale of Avoca. John Canavan mrd Sarah Trainor. John's father was also John. I haven't had much luck with the Irish research but can help with the Aussie end.

Re: Canavan

Oregon1850 — 2008-06-14 05:57:35Z

I have a Mary Ann Canavan (also from Clifden Galway Ire) who marries a John Flaherty, This John would have been born abt 1880 Mary Ann is reported to have been born about 1877. They have several children one of whom is a Michael Flaherty. But it seems every family in Clifden has at least one John, Michael, Patrick, Mary and Bridget. If there is the posssiblity of a conection I have lots I can share, but lots of blanks that I need help with too. The list of Canavan/King/Corbett Walsh/ Welsh/Foley/Coyle/Mullen/Thornton (plus the Flaherty noted above) is a list of the known marraiges that various Canavan men and women married bewteen 1880 and 1910. If this fits with anyone lets compare notes. Most of them said on their immigration paper they were going to visit their cousin Bridget in Boston. However most of my group went to New Hampshire and then on to PA.
Patrick Thornton
pthorn6780@comcast.net

James Canavan - search for relatives

Aine60 — 2008-08-23 04:21:19Z

James Canavan of Co. Sligo was my paternal grandfather and I am trying to trace relatives whom I believe emigrated to the U.S. One was Mary Ann 1886-1972, another was Margaret - about 10 years younger. I have been told that they may have lived in Boston.

I would be most grateful for any news.

Many thanks

Re: Canavan's from Balina, County Mayo

brownmaureen2007 — 2008-02-18 22:24:53Z

Hi,
I too am researching Canavans, as my mother was a Canavan from Balina, County Mayo, West Ireland.

As you will already have realised, there are so many of them.
In reading previous threads, I have seen Ruanes and Mangan mentioned, so for you, I think the links are there, just work back from your own entry.

I have been to Ireland and met some of the Canavans whom my mum was related to.
Her grandfather was a Martin Canavan, labourer, borne 1831.
He married Mary Noone, washer woman, borne 1861. Their address was Workhouse Road.

Their first child was John, borne 1892
Martin 1898
Martin Joseph 1901
My maternal grandmother Margaret ?1905
Molly 1906
Michael 1908
Annie 1911
Norah 1910
Catherine 1912

While Mary Noone's later children were still young, she died.
After 1911, there doesnt appear to be Canavans in that area.
there are a number of relatives in the surrounding areas, but no longer in Balina.
The motherless family moved to Eniscrone.
I dont know when Martin or Mary died, so if anyone sees this and can fill in any gaps, or may perhaps know of the relatives ive mentioned, Id be very pleased to hear from you.Shortly before the death of my own mother, Margaret Canavan, born Feb 25th, 1919 (Pisces), we did manage to meet some of the Canavan descendants.
They were very hospitable and generous toward us, inspite of us being strangers, though relatives. I hope others have the good fortune we did.
The Canavans have a link to a very famous family in America, but thats another storey.

Maureen

Re: Canavans from Galway - Dunmore or Tuam

meggscanavan — 2009-05-04 13:17:42Z

Hi my grand father is patrick canavan from galway [shantalla]

Re: Canavans of County Wicklow

normanarch — 2008-12-18 23:02:09Z

Hi, your posting re your CANAVAN`s has possibly provided me with an answer I have been seeking for the past 12 years.
I also have a John CANAVAN who migrated to Victoria and have always wondered whether he was connected in any way with the John who married Sarah TRAINOR.
Could you give me a call on normanarch@iprimus.com.au there are a few things I would like to run past you, if that`s ok with you.
Norm.

Re: Phoebe Ellen Canavan

@@rcross@san.rr.com — 2008-03-27 00:12:23Z

George Canavan b. June 1825 Canada married 1853 NY Jemima Spore b.May 1830 Cayuga County, NY. Her father was Peter Spore b. 1799 Sempronius, Cayuga County, NY. Her mother was Mariah [---?--] b. 1799 NY