Hello; My great grand father was James Connelly and his wife was Therese Hanlon. My grandmother on my father's side was Katherine Horan and she is the daughter of Julia Brennan. All came to the US in the 1800's. I think the Brennan's were from the Galway area. Connelly's and Hanlon's from Dublin. Any relatives out there?
Connelly:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
I found the 1864 civil marriage record for James Dominick Connolly and Teresa Hanlon. Fathers names are listed.
I will get back to you on Katherine Horan.
Roger McDonnell
Connelly:
I was not able to find a church record for Katherine Horan. When was she born and do you know her father's name?
Roger
Hello: Thank you for checking. Katherine Horan was born in Rulo, Nebraska on Jan. 15, 1882. Her father Charles was born in Boston. Her mother was Katherine Brennan and was born (we think) in May of either 1846 or 1850. Not sure. I believe she was from the Galway area and her mother, just by coincendence was Connelly. Her name was Julia Brennan. I hope this is helpful. I would like to know if my family has any "long lost relatives" still in Ireland. Thank you. Kerry
Kerry:
I searched on the subscription site Roots Ireland and found two possible records, one if Co. Offaly and the other in Co. Carlow. If her mother was Julia Connolly then maybe these records are for different people.
Roger
Name:Catherine BrennanDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:01-Jan-1846Address:
Parish/District:KILLEIGHGender:FemaleCountyCo. Offaly
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:William BrennanMother:M ConnollyOccupation:
Name:Catherine BrennanDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:15-Jun-1851Address:RaheenParish/District:LEIGHLINBRIDGEGender:
CountyCo. Carlow
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Edward BrennanMother:Mary ConnollyOccupation:
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