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This is my first post. I'm looking for Any information about mygreat great grandfather William Shaughnessy late of Balrobuckmore, Annaghdown, County Galway Farmer died 25 October 1896 granted at Taum to Michael Shaughnessy of Balrobuckmore Farmer residuary legatee. Wills and Adm.. 1897-1898. I need info on Williams wife, and any other children. Mygreat grandfathers John'sobit Apr 1917 Scranton, Pa. states his brother Michael died a few weeks prior to him in Ireland. That gives William two sons so far.

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Hello Judy,
 

The condition of the baptismal records available are at best readable though there are gaps. The only William as father that appears legible from the records indicates two sons not including Michael. You may need to go over the parish records adjusting brightness, contrast etc to identify any more siblings.

John 10 Jun 1852 http://registers.nli.ie/pages/vtls000631988_080

Pat 15 Aug 1855 http://registers.nli.ie/pages/vtls000631988_086

Possible name of Williams wife Mary or Margt Newell/Nevill

P McG

Judy:

In addition to the information that Patrick provided, I will alert the parish liaison for Annaghdown about your message.

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Shaughnessy, Balrobuckmore

Hi Judy,

Thanks for your message. Michael Shaughnessy died on 24 February 1917 - he was returning from Galway when his horse shied at Addergoole Bridge. He jumped off the cart to stop the animal and was jammed between the shafts and the bridge, and died soon afterwards.

The 1901 and 1911 Census for his family are available at http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Galway/Annaghdown/Balrobuck_More/1399454/ and http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Galway/Annaghdown/Balrobuck_More/546378/

I can't add much to the information on William, but the two two baptisms given in the post above look like the could be a match. There is another match for the same parents: Sara Shancy, of Wm Shancy and Margt Nuell, baptised 4 Mar 1846: http://registers.nli.ie/pages/vtls000631988_070. I'll post here if I think of anything else.

Best wishes,

Paul.

annaghdown@ire…IrelandXO Volunteer

Paul:

Thanks! Sad story!

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi,

I too am looking for Shaughnessys from Annaghdown, Co.Galway to help with my family tree. Here is the 1901 Census with the names http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Galway/Annaghdown/Park… . They were originally from Park, Annaghdown and perhaps have a connection to the family mentioned previously? I have information on Peter, but would love to know more about the others.

Jennifer

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Jennifer,     Sorry it's taken so long...I have the information on Michael S...he was my great grandfathers brother..on my ggf death certificate lists father as William Shaughnessy mother unknown...William is listed in Griffith's Valuation 1847-1864... in Ireland Calendar of Wills 1858-1920...lists Shaughnessy, William death 25 Oct 1896...son Michael received estate...Ireland Original Will Registers 1858-1920 lists Michael, William, Bridget as beneficiary...there is no mention of wife...have a possible name Margaret Newal...Not sure of spelling...my ggf was John arrived in USA 1882.

Judy

 

 

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I'm not sure we are talking about the same family...

From my records Michael Shaughnessys father was Patt Shaughnessy, married to an Honor Burke.

Their son Michael (1847-1920) then married a Margaret O' Neil / Neale.

 

Jennifer

Jennifershaugh…

Shaughnessy, Park, Annaghdown

Hi Jennifer,

Thanks for the message and sorry it's taken so long to reply. There doesn't appear to be any connection between the above mentioned Shaughnessy families in Park and Balrobuckmore.

The descendants of the Shaughnessy family still live in Park. If you contact us at annaghdown [at] irelandxo.com with your connection to the family, we can provide further information.

Look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,
Paul Greaney.

annaghdown@ire…IrelandXO Volunteer

My name is John Francis Shaughnessy.  I was born and raised in the Hype Park area of West Scranton.  From what I understand I am John Francis Shaughnessy the 5th!  The original Shaughnessy Victorian still remains at 353 North Rebecca Ave. - West Scranton, PA.  

This house I do believe was built by Jonh Francis Shaughnessy the 2nd.  John Francis the 2nd was married to Frances McGee.  Their children included - John Francis - the 3rd, (My Grandfather) - Father/Monsignor Joseph Shaughnessy, sisters Frances, Mary, Jane, Hellan, and Sister Francella (Margrett).

In closing, I am a retired Administrator with Brevard Public Schools here in Brevard County, Florida.  Currently, I am 60 years old!  Hope this helps, please feel free to reach out to me if I can be of further assistance.

shaughnessyj@bellsouth.net

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