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John Hassen / Hassan / Hassett

John Hassen / Hassan / Hassett

Born
1775-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male

There have only been bits and pieces put together about John Hassen, father of John Hassen/Hassett of Brownstown, Castletowndevlin, Westmeath (Clonmellon RC Parish).  Clonmellon Parish lists a large number of Hassett individuals but records are few on them.  In the early 1800s, about the time I am searching out the parents of my 3x great-grandfather John Hassett.  At the time of his birth in 1805, there were 4 other John Hassetts (Gaelic variations on the name such as Hassen) and in the Clonmellon Parish records are born 4 John Hassetts, 3 of which are illigitimate, mothers being Maguire, Sheridan, & Tolan.  The 4th is legitimate, John son of John & Nelly McCormick b.1805, my 3x great-grandfather.    

Associated communities

Westmeath

Co. Westmeath, or An Iarmhí in Irish, is located in the midlands region of Ireland.  It is home to Athlone Castle which, after a multi-million euro renovation, reopened in 2012 as a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory visitor experience.  Our county town is Mullingar and we have a population of approximately 88,396.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Ballymore GAA Club

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  • 1830s

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  • 1830s

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Castletowndelvin (Westmeath)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Castletowndelvin (Westmeath). 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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  • Castletowndelvin Workhouse

    Location: Castletowndelvin (Westmeath)

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1920s

    The blitz on the Big Houses

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    1922-01-01 12:00:00