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Flynn's in County Roscommon

Hi, planning a trip to Ireland in November 2016 and I'm trying to find my Gr-Gr-Gr Grandfather/Mothersgrave sites/old home. Ive done a ton of research and thankfully have found lots of info on my 2nd great grandparents who made the move to Ventura, California, but have very little info on my 3rd greats who stayed in Ireland.

  • 3rd Great Grandfather: David Flynn 3rd Great Grandmother: Ellen or Eleanora (Costello) Flynn
  • David Flynn bornBirth Date: 1822..... Ellen (Costello) Flynn Birth Date: 1831
  • They had 7 children in Clonbigney, Taghmaconnell, County Roscommon
  • 3 of their boys - Michael (my 2nd great), Patrick and Martin moved to Ventura, California very successful farmers
  • 3 of their girls (names unknown) moved to San Francisco, California
  • 1 of their boys (name unknown) stayed behind in Ireland with David Flynn and Ellen

I've also heard through a distant relative that the "Flynn" house is still standing in Ireland, but haven't heard anymore information other than that. If you can link me to a census that may show an address of some sort.

Any information helps. Thank you inadvance

Rachel Flynn

IrelandXO member

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Rachel:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

Your family lived in Cloonbigny (sometimes spelled Cloonbigney) townland in Taghmaconnell/Taughmaconnell civil parish in southern Co. Roscommon not far from the Co. Galway border. Cloonbigny is about 10 kilometers (six miles north of the Galway town of Ballinasloe. Use Google Maps to see a map of the area.

I searched on Roots Ireland and found three of the baptismal records for the children of David Flynnand Ellen/Helen Costello. I was not able to find the marriage record likely because the Taughmaconnell RC records start in 1863. The three baptismal records I located were for Ann 1863 Catherine 1866 and Martin 1868. A transcription for Martin's record is below. As an aside civil registration started in 1864.

I checked the 1901 census for Cloonbigny and Ellen was still living along with her son John (the unknown son whom remained in Ireland) and his family. By 1911, Ellen had died and John was in the home with his family. I checked further and Ellen died in 1902. I provided a link to her civil death record (link below). You may have to sign-in to view the record.

http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/Carrowreagh/Cloo…

http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Roscommon/Carrowreagh/Cloo…

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_retu…

Let me know what questions you have. Have a great trip!

Roger McDonnell

Name:Martin FlynnDate of Birth:10-May-1868
Date of Baptism:10-Oct-1010Address:
Parish/District:TAUGHMACONNELLGender:MaleCountyCo. Roscommon
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:David FlynnMother:Helen CostelloOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:John Flynn Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Brigid Flynn 

 

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

This is great information and has put a huge smile on my face. Thank you for taking the time and searching.

 

I was curious if you'd be able to find any information on my 2nd great grandmother & her parents??

 

Sarah (Lavelle) Flynn     Born: 1856-1929       (2nd Great Grandmother)

I know she migrated to Ventura, California later in her life, but am interested in where she came from in Ireland. I've always heard she came from County Mayo, but was never certain.

 

Parents names (Found on Ancestry.com)

Edward Lavelle and Wife Catherine (Higgins)      (3rd Great Grandparents)  

 

Any information helps! Thank you

 

 

 

IrelandXO member

Rachel:

Lavelle is almost exclusively a Mayo surname and is found out west in Mayo and also some up near Ballina in the north. Achill Island has many Lavelle families in the 19th century.

I searched on Roots Ireland and did not see a baptismal record for Sarah.If she was from Achill the records start very late--- 1867.

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi Rachel, 

Exciting that you are making a trip to South Roscommon in November. I live close to the Parish of Taghmaconnell so if you email me your planned dates that you will be in the area I can meet with you or put you in touch with someone who knows the area very well.  Email: moore@irelandxo.com 

 

Kind regards, 

 

Marie 

 

Moore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

hi my name is Michael i am doing a family tree right now and i have family with the last name flynn that live in clogher ireland and wondering if they are related?

Michael Mann 1

hi sorry but i just got an update that they lived in Taughmaconnell ireland i do know of a few of there names

Michael Mann 1

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