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Re: feighan ancestry

buny73 — 2009-10-16 21:35:42Z

thank you ed, yes it worked great.

Re: feighan ancestry

buny73 — 2009-10-16 21:34:53Z

Thank you Ed, it worked great.

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2009-10-16 21:12:22Z

Here's Loretta's Death Certificate.

Ed

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2009-10-16 20:54:56Z

Nicole,

I've attached Baby Girl Gannon's death certificate. This is the first time I've done this so let me know if it works out.

Ed

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2009-10-16 20:35:56Z

Nicole,

No need to order or even pay for Death Certificates, they're free, go here:
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html?...

You can also search by parents names

Re: feighan ancestry

buny73 — 2009-10-16 20:32:48Z

Thanks for you help Ed. A trip to the cemetery may not be necessary. I have ordered the death certificate for baby girl. However I don't think that Annie died as an infant. I have cousins who remember Annie and if she died as an infant i don't think they would. I also don't think her name was Annie May..I think that May was a nickname for Mary. I could be wrong..still trying to verify either way.

Nicole

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2009-10-15 11:41:57Z

Hi Nicole,

I' ve been through quite a few computers, so the source that gave me Annie May's name is long gone.
I did have her name on the family tree long before I found the death certificate for Baby Girl Gannon, So it very well could be they are one in the same. A trip to Calvary Cemetery might help answer the question.

Ed

Re: feighan ancestry

buny73 — 2009-10-14 17:21:49Z

I think it is very possible that Mary went by May. No0t sure where the Annie came from.

I can tell you that the Thomas and Honoria that you found in the 1901 Irish census while promising is unlikely to be my Michael's parents. Everything can find about my Michael Gannon suggests that my Michael emigrated to the us in the mid to late 1890s. I know that he was in Ohio in 1902 when his oldest son Thomas was born.

I beleive my Michael was born in Tuam about 1874.

thanks for all your help..I really appreciate it.

Nicole

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2009-10-14 11:42:45Z

Sorry, I forgot to add that the Thomas and Honoria that I found had a son named Michael unmarried and still living with them.

I'll hunt around and see if I can find anything on Annie May, But it does appear that she died before her father and mother. I wonder if Mary could have gone by the name May.

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2009-10-14 11:08:52Z

Hi Nicole,

Sorry, I don't have any information on his siblings. I did check out the 1901 Irish census and found a possible match to Michael's father:

1901 Irish Census;

Townland: Ballinagran
Parish: Balla
Barony: Clanmorris
County: Mayo
Head of Household Surname: Gannon
Head of Household Given name: Thomas, 56
Head of Household Occupation: Farmer
Other Occupants: Honoria, 53
Michael, 26, Farm Laborer, not married

You can take a look yourself, it's here:

http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/1901census/census.shtml

Re: feighan ancestry

buny73 — 2009-10-13 22:02:57Z

Hi again Ed, I forgot to add that I don't k ow if baby girl is Annie May, but I do know that my oldest brother does remember having an Aunt May (he thought her name was Annie May). Could be wrong on that.

Re: feighan ancestry

buny73 — 2009-10-13 21:59:48Z

thanks ed, I think you are right about Michael's father being Thomas. Do you know anything about Michael's brother Timothy (a NYC police officer)? I believe there was also a brother named Thomas. Any other siblings that you know of? thanks again for all your help.

Nicole

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2009-10-13 20:30:10Z

Michael Gannon and Mary Chambers children:

Annie May Gannon b. ?
Thomas Joseph Gannon b. @1902
Mary R. Gannon b. @1903
Lillian E. Gannon b. May, 6, 1905
Loretta Gannon, b. Feb 28, 1910, d. July 19, 1910
Baby Girl Gannon, b. jan 16, 1911, d. Jan 17, 1911
Eleanor Gannon b. @1913
Edward James Gannon, b. Feb 4, 1915

I can't find anything on Annie Gannon, so she may be "Baby Girl Gannon"

If you go to the earliest record, the one where Michael gave his father's name, then his father was Thomas. He also named his first born son, Thomas.

On his death certificate his father's name, Patrick, was given by the informant, and not by Michael. So I'm pretty sure his fathers name was Thomas.

Re: feighan ancestry

buny73 — 2009-10-13 18:44:54Z

thank you Ed. Can you give me the 8 children of Michael Gannon and Mary Chambers? I only have 5. I am trying to verify the name of Michael gannon's father. Michael's death certificate says Patrick, but his marriage license to Mary Feighan says Thomas. Any idea on how to verify?

Nicole

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2009-10-13 18:31:35Z

Hi Nicole,

I don't have anything on the parents of Winifred Gannon Feighan.

I do have Michael R. Gannon he married Mary Chambers, they had 8 children, 5 surviving to adulthood. Michael Feighan (married to Mary Brice) passed away in 1910, and Mary Chambers Gannon died in 1923. Michael Gannon and Mary Brice Feighan then married.

I have Michael Gannon's parents listed as Thomas Gannon and
Hanora Duffy.

Ed

Re: Our surname

buny73 — 2009-10-13 17:29:18Z

Hi do you know if you have any Gannon cousins? My ggrandfather Michael R Gannon is believed to be a cousin to Michael Feighan--son of Michael Feighan and Winifred Gannon.

Nicole

Re: feighan ancestry

buny73 — 2009-10-13 16:45:39Z

Hi, do you knoiw anything else about your Winifred gannon Feighan and Michael Feighan? I believe that Winifred is my ggrandfather's (Michael R Gannon) aunt. I am told that when my ggrandfather (Michael Gannon) first came to Ohio that he lived with Michael Feighan Jr (son of Michael Feighan and Winifred Gannon). Do you know of any siblings or other nieces and nephews of Winifred gannon?

Nicole

Re: feighan ancestry

perppina — 2009-09-08 02:03:02Z

If you are still in KILMEANA please look up Rita Feehan in Brokagh. Her daughter Maura might be there. She lives in Oregon and has two daughters who live in America with her. They are the best. Peter Feehab is the cousin and Uncle Hugh is not to be missed. I think his wife is English. They were the best hosts when we were there in 2004, so very long ago. Longing to return to see them all. They spell their name the English phonetical version FEEHAN and of course we having come over before the 1900 census kept the Gaelic spelling Feighan.Tell us all about your visit.
Best, Fleur

feighan ancestry

2006-01-05 03:03:51Z

Hi
I just googled Feighan (my maiden name) and your search came up. We (the Feighan's ) are from the Philadelphia area. Do you pronounce it Fee In or Fagan ? We say Fee -in. It would be great to correspond with some possible relatives. please reply
thanks

INTERESTED IN MY ROOTS

2004-03-10 04:49:42Z

Hello ~ I would be very happy if anyone with the same last name would contact me at omegamog@aol.com. I live in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Thanks!

Another Feighan

2003-11-28 11:20:31Z

Originally from Newry - nana and papa moved over to entral Scotland - any connections?

Re: Relatives in the US

2004-05-10 17:26:52Z

Hi, my name is Tom Feighan too. I am son of John and Terri Feighan from Phila. Pa. My grandparents were Joseph and Mary Feighan, also from the Phila. area. Other than family, I do not know of any other Feighans. Would be great to here from you.
Tom

Re: Feighan Relatives

2004-03-17 06:10:04Z

My great,great grandmother was Mary O'Feighan who came to Cleveland with her brothers and her fiance, whom she had met on the boat,Michael Giblin.He was from Ballyhaunis,Co.Mayo.They had come from Westport in the late 1840's or early 1850's.They were married at St.Malachy's in Cleveland and moved on to LaSalle Co.Illinois,and from there to Champaign Co. Illinois.I would like to know more about the Feighans and will share what I have of my family's history.

Re: Feighan Relatives

2002-10-09 18:17:25Z

My branch of the family appears to have originated in Cleveland, Ohio. Father was James Edwin; grandfather was James Joseph. Grandfather had a brother named Michael.
Former Congressmen Edward Feighan, Cleveland, is a cousin.

Re: Feighan family

2002-03-20 12:14:18Z

Hi John

I don't know if this is any help. My grandparents still live in Armargh very near Keady. My grandad was born in 1922 and his father was called Peter but I don't know what his wife was called.

Re: Feighan family

2002-03-13 17:46:13Z

Katie ! re your message May 2001
I am trying to trace my g'mother - used to call herself Fegan,but I believe may really have been Feighan,born Ireland c 1877-81. A possible match was born in Keady, Armagh.
Do you have any information ?
Thanks

Re: feighan ancestry

fitzcav — 2007-09-19 13:19:08Z

Good Morning Ed - My grandmother was Margaret W. Fitzpatrick (nee Feighan) of Cleveland, Ohio. Her father was James Feighan. I grew up in Lakewood, Ohio.
Let's chat.

Mary Margaret

Re: feighan ancestry

fitzcav — 2008-06-02 22:02:45Z

I am the grandaughter of Margaret (Feighan) Fitzpatrick and the great-grandaughter of James Feighan. I, too, am part of the Cleveland and Lakewood, Ohio Feighan's and would love to see your photos of the Kilmeena memorials. I knew Michael A. Feighan well and as a kid we visited his office in Washington D.C. He also sent me his invitation to John F. Kennedy's innaugaration (I was just a kid), but it is framed and still hangs in my home. You can reach me at mcavera@iserv dot net.

Feighan

pfcw57 — 2007-02-13 21:46:12Z

Frank Feighan,from Sligo had brother Felix and a sister Mary, Frank came to Uk early 1900's any info to pfcw57@hotmail.com

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2007-02-01 03:57:36Z

Hello Nancy,

Here in Cleveland, Ohio the Feighan's pronounce their name "Fee-in."

The Feighan's of Cleveland came from Drumhuskert, Co. Mayo, Ireland in the mid 1800s. A branch of the family still resides in Drumhuskert and use the spelling "Feehan."

Are you related to the Edward Feighan who died in Philadelphia in 1956, He had four daughters, Kathlyn, Bridget, Maureen and Patricia?

Ed O'Malley

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2008-05-16 11:38:55Z

Hello Pakey4,

Michael Aloysius Feighan (1905-1992) was 1st cousin once removed to your Catherine Feighan McNally.

Fleur Feighan married Hugh Jones and had two children.

Please feel free to contact me by putting an aol dot com at the end of my user name.

Ed

Re: feighan ancestry

Eoma689485 — 2007-10-17 10:58:40Z

Hello Mary Margaret,

Please feel free to email me at eoma689485 at aol dot com.

Ed

Re: feighan ancestry

perppina — 2009-09-08 01:55:40Z

WONDERFUL to hear from you. I think the world of Annette Collard. She is very intelligent and lots of fun. Her son and daughter the same.
We go to London quite often though not in 5 years. My Husband Hugh Jones' sister Rose lives in North London (southgate winchmore Hill) to be exact.
Hoping to get there one day soon. Of course will see Annette, Peter Mary and hopefully you. Best, Fleur

Re: feighan ancestry

perppina — 2009-09-08 01:55:35Z

Re: feighan ancestry

perppina — 2009-09-04 15:45:03Z

Just got the message from Pakey4. It is now Sept.4,2009.
I live in Chatham Cape Cod USA right now. We are in contact with the most intelligent and delightful cousin Annette Collard who lives in Ashtead, Surrey. SHe is the daughter of Patrick and Catherine. Her son Peter and his wife Mary live in Manchester. They have 5 children...three are triplets All grown up.
WHere are you???

Best,
Fleur Feighan Jones
perppina@comcast.net

Re: feighan ancestry

perppina — 2009-09-04 15:44:58Z

Re: feighan ancestry

pakey4 — 2009-09-04 16:36:46Z

Hi There Fleur!
I hope you are well.
I am Patrick McNally Junior's daughter - and Annette is my long-lost (and recently found) only surviving aunt.
I spoke to my cousin Peter (who has mentioned you) last year and since New Year have been in contact with auntie Annette (93 in November). I have spoken with her on the phone several times and had a letter from her around 3 weeks ago. She mentioned you and remarked upon the lovely stay she once had in America.
We were at Patrick and Kathleen's(Catherine's) and Michael Joseph's grave (in Barking, Essex) just yesterday.
It is amazing to hear from you at this time - because we are off on our annual pilgrimage to Ireland tomorrow (5th September) for a week.
We always stay in Sligo but(since I found out where it all began) always end up in Kilmeena, Mayo to visit the site of the McNally place in Knockboy and the Feehan/Feighan place in Drumhuskert. Our relative Peter Feehan still lives there -and when I was there last Autumn, Carmel at the Buckfield Inn rang his house to 'test the water'. He was out - and his wife did not a know of any English relatives - so that was that.
I spoke to his brother Padraig (also on the phone) who was just off to a funeral - and I left some of my research for him at the pub - but have not heard back from him!
I live in Colchester, Essex in the United Kingdom - and it is great to hear from a fellow family history enthusiast!
I've always had a fascination for law and politics - so it was pleasing to learn that the American Feighans had become involved in those particular spheres.
My son recently became a father for the first time and I was really thrilled that they named the baby girl Kathleen Mary ( I'm Mary Kathleen!)
As I said - I'm away for a week, but would love to communicate with you when I get back home. My regular email is mkmills@ntlworld.com

God Bless you and yours,
Mary

Re: feighan ancestry

pakey4 — 2008-05-14 23:16:12Z

I am the grand daughter of Catherine Feighan b. 1878 and the great-grand daughter of Winifred Gannon Feighan and Michael Feighan (written as Feehan in the 1901 and 1911 census and this seems to have continued). They were the Drumhuskert ( aka Drimhuskert) Feehans/Feighans (exactly the same name - different spelling preference.
Catherine married Patrick McNally B. 1878 who came from the neighbouring townland of Knockboy in 1907. He worked as an RIC constable from 1900 - 1922 ending his service in Sligo - then moving to England.
I understand that I am connected to Fleur Jones Feighan, daughter of the late Congressman and lawyer Michael Aloysius Feighan (1905-1992) and would love to hear from her and any other Feighan/Feehans who might be connected.
I have just returned from a visit to Kilmeena ( where both townlands lie - and have taken digital pictures of some Feehan memorials at both the old and new graveyards.

Re: feighan ancestry

pakey4 — 2008-06-06 14:09:11Z

Hi!
I'll be emailing shortly - sorry for the delay

Re: feighan ancestry

pakey4 — 2008-06-06 14:04:36Z

Hi Ed,
I'm sorry it's been a while - but I was only recently alerted to your posting. I will be in touch shortly!
Mary

Re: feighan ancestry

pakey4 — 2008-06-06 10:08:32Z

Hi!
I will be contacting you by email very shortly!

Re: Feighan Relatives

karengiblin65 — 2004-07-06 19:31:34Z

Hi Patrick,

I thought I would touch bases with you, especially since your maternal grandfather was a brother of my husband's father, and I am well acquainted with some of your relatives! If you do not recognize my name, just ask your "half-aunt."

Over the years, I have done my own research on the Feighan families who resided in the Cleveland area and I would enjoy comparing notes with you. If you wish to reply, please E-mail me at my current E-mail address, as follows:

jkgiblin@sbcglobal.net

Sincerely, Karen Giblin

Re: feighan ancestry

karengiblin65 — 2008-06-07 23:28:47Z

My husband's great-grandmother, Mary (Feighan) Giblin never lived in Cleveland, but she was the sister of Joseph and James Feighan of Cleveland, and of Michael Feighan, who remained behind in Drumhuskert, County Mayo, Ireland.

When Michael Giblin, husband of Mary Feighan, died in 1918, several members of the Feighan families in Cleveland traveled to LaSalle, Illinois to attend the funeral.

Re: feighan ancestry

karengiblin65 — 2008-05-20 00:20:19Z

My husband's great grandmother, Mary Feighan,wife of Michael Giblin, was a sister of James and Joseph Feighan who lived in Cleveland, Ohio. For some time, I have been aware of the fact that several Feighan families settled in Pennsylvania, and it would be fun to know if there is a connection. My husband's Feighan ancestors came from Drumhuskert, Kilmeena parish in Country Mayo, Ireland.

Re: feighan ancestry

karengiblin65 — 2008-05-20 00:20:14Z

Feehan/Feighan families from Drumhuskert

karengiblin65 — 2008-05-19 23:57:12Z

To Pakey4: We live in Illinois, and my husband is also descended from the Feighan/Feehan families of Drumhuskert. Several years ago, we visited Drumhuskert, and we met several of the descendants who live in Drumhuskert and Westport. Please feel free to contact me at jkgiblin@sbcglobal.net.

Re: feighan ancestry

karengiblin65 — 2008-05-19 23:41:50Z

To Pakey4: I thought you might like to know that you are also connected to a person named Joe Giblin in the state of Illinois, who happens to be my husband! His great-grandmother, Mary Feighan or Feehan, wife of Michael Giblin, was the sister of Joseph and James Feighan who came to Cleveland, Ohio, and your ancestor, Michael Feehan, who remained in Drumhuskert. Even though they were separated by the Atlantic Ocean, somehow the knowledge of the brother who remained behind in Ireland, has survived through the generations, probably because several of his children also moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Michael Feehan, Winifred Gannon and several of their children are included in my Family Tree Maker program.

My husband and I traveled to Ireland several years ago, and met Peter Feehan and his cousin, Michael Walsh in Drumhuskert. We spent an evening at one of the pubs in Westport, and they did mention your McNally grandparents. If you have a scanner, we would love to see the photos that you took at the graveyards.

Please feel free to contact me at jkgiblin@sbcglobal.net I can e-mail you a two-generation Feighan/Feehan genealogical report, which includes the children of the second generation.

Re: Relatives who emigrated to the US in the 19th Century

betsy173 — 2004-03-14 18:04:40Z

Tom,
Do you have any knowlege of Hugh Feighan/Feehan who married Ann Chambers in 1889 in Islandeady? Hugh's mother was Ann Feighan. They are listed in the 1901 census as living in Rosduane. Ann Chambers was my grandfather's sister.

Relatives who emigrated to the US in the 19th Century

fiachain — 2003-05-11 19:54:00Z

I live in Ireland and I am researching my family history. My great grandfather was John Feighan who lived in Bullaun, a village in the parish of Islandeady that lies between Westport and Castlebar in the County of Mayo, Ireland. He died in 1865 or 1866.Three of his daughters emigrated to the US - Mary, Jane and Ellen (born 1866). Mary returned and is buried in the family grave. The other two daughters remained in the US. I would like to hear from anyone who is descended from either Jane or Ellen. I can in return give some information on the Irish part of the family tree.

Relatives in the US

fiachain — 2003-05-11 19:54:00Z