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Catherine McTernan

Catherine McTernan

Born
1839-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1912-11-29 12:00:00
Gender
Female
Place of migration
Stayed in Ireland

Catherine McTernan of Doonkelly townalnd, Fivemilebourne, Co Leitrim was born circa 1839.  Her father was Garret McTernan and she had a brother James (1826-1896) who had at least six children, four of whom married and had families. 

Catherine married Patrick Cunningham of Fawnlion on 14 November 1864 and they had five children:

 – Patrick (b. 1 Nov 1865; d. 30 Jan 1937 at Colgagh, Calry) 

– James (b. 5 May 1867; d. 28 Aug 1883 at Fawnlion)

– Michael (b. 14 Apr 1869; d. 16 Apr 1949 at Fawnlion) 

– Bartley (b. 22 Nov 1873; d. 18 May 1962 at Kilerry) 

– Mary (b. 16 Jan 1876; d. 8 Mar 1899 at Fawnlion)

Catherine died at Fawnlion on 29 Nov 1912. Her husband Patrick Cunningham predeceased her on 28 April 1906.  Patrick, Michael and Bartley married and had families.

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County Leitrim, or Liatroim in Irish, is located in the north-western region of Ireland.  It is famous for its many beautiful lakes.  Carrick-on-Shannon is our county town and we have a population of approximately 31,972.  We look forward to  helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.   

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1930s

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  • 1830s

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Drumlease (Leitrim)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Drumlease (Leitrim). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

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Timeline events in this community

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