John J. Carolan, b. abt 1832, Lisagoan, Kingscourt, Cavan m. October 2, 1864 Kingscourt, Mary Farrelly, b. Closenbraddan, Kingscourt, d. bet 1873-1877. John remarried after death of Mary, spouse's name unknown, she died. bef 1901. John J. Carolan son of Patrick Farrelly and Judith Tierney. Mary Farrelly daughter of Patrick Farrelly and Elizabeth Kellett.

Children from first marriage: Julia, b. December 20, 1865 Lisagoan; Patrick, b. March 11, 1867 Lisagoan; Anne M., b. July 20, 1868, Lisagoan; Michael, b. February 23, 1870 Lisagoan; John, b. August 19, 1871 Lisagoan; and Thomas, b. April 1, 1873, Lisagoan. Children from second marriage: Owen, b. abt 1878; Ellen, b. abt 1880; and Mary, b. abt 1882.