Flanigans in Fermoy

CorkFermoy (Cork)

I am looking for any records relating to my ancestor Henry Flanigan. He was born in Fermoy in c1796. He was convicted of fraud and transported to New South Wales in 1819 aboard the Daphne. He married Catherine Black in 1826 and they had 3 children. In 1831 Henry went to sea aboard the vessel "Ocean" He travelled to Tasmania then on to Valparaiso, Chile. When the ship arrived the owner/captain lost ownership of the vessel and Henry and the crew were stranded. He never made it back to his family.

I would like to know if there is an record of him returning to Fermoy, or anything relating to his original conviction. I did find a person by this name being charged with bigamy around the same time and wonder if it may have been him, And of course any other family in Fermoy.

Thank you

IrelandXO member

13 years ago

2 replies

Hi Leanne,

Thank you for your message. I hope that someone with information on Henry makes a connection with you and helps you to fill in some of these gaps.

In the meantime, it may be an idea to contact Mallow Heritage Centre for some possible assistance. Please note however that a fee may apply. Here is their email: mallowheritagecentre@gmail.com

With regards to finding records on his original conviction -do you know where he was tried? If he was tried in Cork you could contact Cork City and County Archives to see if they have any records available. Here is their web page:

http://www.corkarchives.ie/

Also, it may be an idea to look into local newspaper archives to if he trial was covered. The Cork County Library will be able to let you know what archives are available. http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/web/Cork%20County%20Council/Departments/Library%20&%20Arts%20Service

Some other websites that you may find useful are:

The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/

The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx

Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/index.htm

Family Search: www.familysearch.org

Cork Past and Present: www.corkpastandpresent.ie

Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/cork/index.html

Best wishes,

Genealogy Support

IrelandXO member

13 years ago

Very much appreciate the information you have given. I will definitely follow up on all your suggestions