I am looking for information on Owens Family of County Fermanagh. Father was Hugh Owens. I think his wife's name was Bridget. I believe they had twin sons - Terrence and Thomas. My great uncle,James Cleary, married Mary Owens around 1899. The had one daughter MaryAnne Cleary born in 1901, married Francis Smyth in 1929 and died in 1930 in childbirth.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
Beverly:
Here are the 1901 and 1911 census records for the family. Hugh was deceased by 1901. Bridget was living with Thomas and Terence in Tiravally Glebe townland in Kinawley civil parish. I looked for civil death index records for Hugh Owens in the Enniskillen registration district and found three possible records which are below. If you want a copy of his death record, you would need to contact the GRO, If you know which year he died then use the index record below. Let me know if you have further questions.
Roger McDonnell
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Fermanagh/Derrylester/Tiravally_Glebe/1365738/
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Fermanagh/Derrylester/Tiravally_Glebe/517411/
Hugh Owens born 1823 died Jan.-March qtr 1881 Volume 2 page 66
Hugh Owens born 1807 died Jan.-March qtr. 1887 Volume 2 page 61
Hugh Owens born 1816 died Apr.-June qtr 1900 Volume 2 page 66
Thank you Roger!
I will look at info and get back to you if I have any more questions.
Bev
Hi was wondering if this helps
Grave in St Nailes
THOMAS OWENS
Died 1st Dec. 1949, Aged 83. His wife AGNES Died 8th March 1959 Aged 64 Their Son's HUGH Died 15th Nov 2004 Aged 812 TERENCE Died 13 Apr 2008 Aged 83 Son: THOMAS Died 31st Oct. 2010 Aged 84
TERENCE OWENS Died 10th Nov 193% Aged 71 His sister MARY CLEARY Died 9th Det. 1949, Aged 89
Her husband JAMES Died 14th April 1937 Aged 82 Also CHARLIE FARMER Died 15th Sept 1926, Aged 1 PATRICK MCCAULEY Died 3rd March 1942 Aged 79
If it is the same person you are looking for can you contact me at d.s.agnew@hotmail.co.uk
As I am trying to identify the Father of Thomas Owens 1866 and if he had a sister Anne Owens 1856 that married a Hugh Baxter.
Beverly, Hugh Owens was my great grandfather, married to Bridget Owens nee Farmer. Did you find all the information you were looking for? Appreciate it was a post from 2013 but I’ve just found this site!!
Hi Graig I'd like to speak to, recently found family members and would like to understand your side of the tree
Graig, Thanks for your reply! I am trying to connect the dots on some of my Cleary family.
So Hugh and Bridget Farmer Owens were parents to Mary Owens Cleary. Mary Owens (1866-1949) married James Cleary(164-1937) and they had one daughter, MaryAnn b (1901-1929).
I see the headstone in St. Nailes Cemetery lists a Charlie Farmer. Is he related to your Bridget Farmer ?
If you wouldn't mind letting me know the siblings of Mary Owens I would appreciate the information.
Thanks
Hello Beverly, so what Daniel21 and I know so far is
We are not sure on Bridget surname. Daniel had found the surname Conlon, but on some paperwork we found in my Mums house when she passed away last year it stated Farmer. Daniel has changed the name on his spreadsheet and we just have to wait and see if it’s a hit. However, if it is Farmer that explains Charlie Farmer been in the family plot.
So Hugh and Bridget had 4 children of which one was Mary Owens Cleary. There was Terence - no details. Anne Owens 1856 - 1939 - she married Hugh Baxter and had 5 children Maggie, Patrick, Robert, Mary Kate don’t know last name. Maggie married a James Finlay and they have one son Bob Finlay b. 1943.
Last child of Hugh and Bridget was Thomas Owens my grandad, who married Agnes McCauley.
I hope I have answered all your questions. I have recently met (online) Daniel21 who is doing a sterling job of trying to pull all the information together.
Keep in touch
Aggie
Hello Aggie and Daniel,
Thanks for the information on the Owens. I do have some additional information that I can share with you. I'll go through what I have and let you know. It may be a day or so before I can get back with you.
I also a photo of the headstone for the Owens and there is a McCauley on there. Can you give me some dates of your grandparents please? I am trying to match the names up.
Thanks,
Bev
Hello Aggie and Daniel,
This is what I have on Hugh Owens: Of course as you already know, he is father to Mary Owens Cleary. He is also the father to Thomas b:1866 d: 1949 and Terence b about 1866 d: 1937. ( from 1901 and 1911 census reports they were two years apart with Thomas being the older son). There is a will for Hugh Owens who passed away 11 May 1900. I have a copy of affidavits of attesting witnesses to Hugh's will signed by Charles Farmer and an Oath for the Executor signed by Terence Owens. There is also a handwritten will but the writing is almost illegible. It is also signed by Charles Farmer and Terence Owens. This was possibly taken at his bedside prior to his death.
If you could provide your email addresses I can forward you what I have. We can share information. I have also see the name Hugh Baxter but have not pursued any more information on him.
I am in the USA so if you are in Ireland there is obviously a big time difference.
Looking forward to hearing from you both.
Bev
Bev hi. Hugh Baxter married Anne Owens (another daughter belonging to Hugh Owens). H Baxter was from Cavan. Anne Owens 1856 - 1939.
my email address is