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Feeney Family

GalwayDunmore (Galway)

We are currently searching for family connections based on a Civil Birth record for our great-grandfather, John Feeney, who was born on April 15, 1865. His address was listed as Ballyedmond in the Parish of Dunmore/Glenamaddy. His father, James Feeney, was a farmer and his mother was Bridget Lowry.

John Feeney came to the United States around 1883 and was married to Mary Higgins sometime around 1889. He died in 1901. His death certificate indicates his birth in Ireland and confirms the names of his parents. His wife,Mary Higgins, was also born in Ireland - her parents were listed as John Higgins and Mary Kilmartinon her death certificate

Any information on Feeney family history in this parish or any suggestions of where else we might search would be greatly appreciated.

Peace,
Linda

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Linda:

Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

I found James and Bridget in the 1901 census. James died in 1908 and the 1911 census has Bridget with a son. See links below. The 1911 census indicates that Bridget had 12 children with 10 living in 1911. Bridget died in 1921. See death index records below. I looked at the 1855 Griffiths for Clonbern parish and there was a Michael Feeny living in Ballyedmond possibly the father of James. See link below. I was unable to locate the marriage record.

Roger McDonnell

http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Galway/Cloonkeen/Ballyedmo…

http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Galway/Cloonkeen/Ballyedmo…

First name(s)JamesLast nameFeeneyAge at death82Birth year1826Registered year1908Registered quarter/yearJan - Mar 1908Registration districtGlenamaddyVolume4Page187CountyGalway

First name(s)BridgetLast nameFeeneyAge at death87Birth year1834Registered year1921Registered quarter/yearJan - Mar 1921Registration districtGlenamaddyVolume4Page171CountyGalway

http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths/galway/clonbern.htm

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Hello Linda Feeney/leone

My name is Anne Riley and I have Feeney ancestors in Dunmore Galway. I don't have the information to hand at the moment but would like to keep in  touch with you as we may have relatives in common.Many of my Feeney ancestors came to England and settled in Rochdale Lancashire.From memory they attended St Augustine's parish church in Dunmore. (hope I've remembered that right. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards

Anne Riley  Feeney was my mothers maiden name.

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Hello again,

I have checked my records and found the following.

Mary Feeney born 1803.  John Feeney Baptism 2 May 1845 Castlebeg Dunmore Galway. Father Edmond Feeney Mother Mary Costello. I gave wrong information about the church Correct Name is.  Sante Nicholai de Dunmore Parchus..

Kind Regards

Anne Riley.

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Hello, Anne - my apologies for the delay in my response!   My great-grandfather, John Feeney, had a cousin (I believe) named John Riley, who came to America sometime in the 1890's.  Wondering if you have any type of family tree listing, or if you might explain how the Rileys and Feeneys are related?  I will be traveling to Galway and visiting Dunmore this upcoming week and hope to discover more information about our family history.  Thank you very much!  Peace, Linda Feeney 

 

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