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Still Searching My O'Brien Family & Murphy Family

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I have been trying to learn more about my O'Brien & Murphy families.

I think that Patrick Brien may have lived in the Glanworth area (Griffiths Valuation) before he married Ellen Murphy in Glanworth RC Parish, Sept 1851.   Both Patrick & Ellen are believed to have been born between 1820 - 1830.  Their first 4 children (Mary, Catherine, Elizabeth, & Daniel) were born/bapt  in the Fermoy Union Workhouse.  Two more children ( Ellen T. & John J) were bapt in the Glanworth RC Parish.  Much of this info came from the Mallow Heritage Center.  I do know that 4 of the children (Catherine, Daniel, Ellen T. & John J & their mother Ellen) immigrated to the Boston USA area in late 1700s & early 1880s.  All surnames were listed as Brien.   John J O'Brien is my direct ancestor.  Though I have information about those children who settled in the Boston area, I have no information about Mary or Elizabeth.

While in Cambridge Massachusetts, Ellen Murphy O'Brien's records indicate that she was a widow.  Her partents (John Murphy & Catherine Roach) were listed on her death record.  Patrick is believed to have died 1870-1880, in Ireland. 

Years ago while visiting the Fermoy/Glanworth area I read a book "A Glimpse of Grange" by Christy Roche.  In that book were 3 children Daniel Brien, Ellen Brien, & John Brien attending the Grange National School in 1870. Their Homeland Address was listed as Ballyhenden & Parent/Guardian listed as Labourer.

It would be wonderful to learn more about the lives of Patrick, Ellen, & the children Mary & Elizabeth, as well as any other ancestors I may not know about.

Thank You for your help,  Janet

 

williball63@gm…

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Janet,

There are two possibly relevant headstones in historic Kilcrumper geaveyard in Fermoy. The names and dates may mean something to you.

 

Erected by Michael Murphy

Of Ballyhindon in memory

Of his father David Murphy

Who died Febr 5th 1825 aged 65

Also his mother Hannora

Murphy died Novr 6th 1859

Aged 74 years Also his

Brother John Murphy died

January 17th 1821 aged 38 years

May their souls rest in peace

 

Erected by

Mary Murphy of Ballyhindon

In memory of her beloved husband

Daniel Murphy who died Sept

16th 1878 aged 41 years

Also

Patrick Murphy who died June

1869 aged 29 years

 

Additionally, I found a record for the death of Patrick O'Brien in Glanworth in 1871, aged 64. He was a shopkeeper. Again, that may mean something to you.

Within the limitations of Covid restrictions, I can ask Christy Roche if he knows anything further, but it will be a while!

Did you consider the possibility that Mary and Elizabeth died?

Best wishes, Kieran Jordan

Kieran Jordan, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Thank you Kieran,

Your information  will further help me to continue my search for my Brien/O'Brien and Murphy families.  Yes, Covid restrictions have interferred  with many of us who are trying to continue our searches for family.  I appreciate your efforts to help me with these brick walls.   I will try to keep in touch when I break a brick.

Do stay well & enjoy a pleasant  spring.

Janet Kirby

williball63@gm…

Hello, I may have information pertinent to this. I have been looking for information on John Brien and Ellen Gallagher who immigrated to the US and have a child named Michael. 

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