Looking for infromation on Patrick McGowan and Anna McHugh. They left Ireland for Canada about 1841. Their children were: John, Frances, Catherine, Margaret, Julia, Bridget, James, Edward, Mary Alice, John, and Joseph. I believe Anna's parents to be James McHugh and Anna McManus. There is a connection to the name Kane from Cavan. The family was Roman Catholic. Any information is appreciated.
Hi,
Thank you for your message.
Do you have any more information that you can share? Most important is a specific place of origin in Fermanagh. Most Irish record sources- church records, land records, census records- are based on specific locations. Until you know a specific location within Ireland, preferably a parish or place name, it may be difficult to do anything more with these records.
Do you have any documentation, official/unofficial, belonging to the family that mentions a townland/parish/village or town in Fermanagh?
Have you looked into their emigration much? Sometimes more information can be found at the port of arrival rather than that of departure so this may be a place to fins more information-and perhaps even an exact place of origin. For immigration records in Canada check the National Library and Archives at the following link:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html
Another good site for information on Canadian records is http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/Canadian-immigration-records.html
You could also try looking for the family in the land records pertaining to Ireland in the 19th century, Although these do not offer any genealogical information you they can sometimes be used to tie a person to a specific place. There are two:
the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-1838) found at http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp
and Griffith?s Valuation (1848-1864) found at http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/
You could try searching for the family at https://familysearch.org/ This is a huge database of genealogical records that has been compiled by the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
Some other websites which 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
The National Archives UK ? genealogy search: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm
Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/fermanagh/index.html
Alternatively, you could contact the Irish World Heritage Centre for assistance-a fee may apply.
Irish World Heritage Centre,
51 Dungannon Road,
Coalisland,
Co. Tyrone
B71 4HP
Phone: +44 28 87746065 Email: info@irish-world.com
I hope that this is helpful. Remember to post any new information you find, especially a parish name. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.
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The McGowan/McHugh family can be found in the Village of Ormstown, Quebec, Canada:
Village of Durham/Ormstown. Ormstown was a region in the west side of the Seigniory of Beauharnois. Ormstown is a municipality in Quebec, Canada, which is situated on the Chateauguay River in the heart of the Chateauguay Valley. It is approximately one hour southwest of Montreal (3.2 miles) and 20 minutes north of New York State in the United States. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census was 3,651. In 2000. the town merged with the surrounding parish of St-Malachie d'Ormstown to form the Municipality of Ormstown, county of Beauharnois. Near county of Ch?teauguay.
Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967
Mcgown
Name: Catherine Mcgown ( McGowan )
Event Year: 1845
Event: Naissance (Birth) *
Religion: Catholique
Place of Worship or Institution: St-Chrysost?me
Province:Qu?bec (Quebec)
* Baptism Record: Parents were Patrick McGowan and Anne McHugh
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1851 CANADA EAST CENSUS [Quebec]
Personal Census – Enumeration District, No. 16 Parish of
Canada East (Quebec) > Beauharnois County > St Malachy > 95
Patrick McGowan Farmer Ireland Roman Catholic 36 M
Anna McHough [McHugh] “ “ 30 F
John McGowan Canada “ 11 M
Francis McGowan “ “ 9 M
Catherine McGowan “ “ 7 F
Margaret McGowan “ “ 4 F
James McGowan “ “ 2 M
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1861 CENSUS – CANADA EAST [Quebec]
St. Malachie d’ Ormstown in the County of Chateauguay
Enumeration District 5
Pat McGowan Ireland Roman Catholic 45 M
Ann McHugh Ireland Roman Catholic 36 F
Francis McGowan Ireland Roman Catholic 14 M
Catherine McGowan Ireland Roman Catholic 13 F
Margaret McGowan Lower Canada Roman Catholic 11 F
James McGowan Lower Canada Roman Catholic 10 M
Bridget McGowan Lower Canada Roman Catholic 7 F
Pat McGowan Lower Canada Roman Catholic 5 M
Edward McGowan Lower Canada Roman Catholic 3 M
Mary McGowan Lower Canada Roman Catholic Born 1860 1 F
John McGowan Ireland Roman Catholic Died 1860 18 M
Julia McGowan Lower Canada Roman Catholic Died 1860 9 F
The McGowan family moved from Canada about 1869 and settled in Illinois for a short time. Joseph James was born 20 May 1870 in Rockford, Illinois, and died 10 Nov 1939 in Sherwood, Oregon.
The McGowan home in 1870: Marion, Ogle, Illinois
The McGowan family left Illinois and moved to Iowa.
1880 Census in Iowa : Jasper, Carroll, Iowa
Household Members: Name Age
Patrick McGowan 63
Anne McGowan 58
Edward McGowan 20
Mary McGowan 15
John McGowan 13
Joseph McGowan 10
Neil Murry 9
Margrett Murry 28
Please note: Catherine McGowan-Kane was born in Quebec and not in Ontario.
Catherine McGowan-Kane
B: 28 July 1845
Durham (Ormstown, Quebec, Canada
D: 28 Mar 1933
Scranton, Greene, Iowa