Flanagans of Westmeath

WestmeathMullingar (Westmeath)

Hello

I am looking for Flanagan relations from Westmeath. My great-grandmother was Mary Flanagan, daughter of Edward and Catherine (nee Fagan) Flanagan of Westmeath, Ireland. Mary Flanagan came to New Zealand about 1877. She may have travelled alone but I am currently trying to establish if she also had a brother who came to NZ as well, Edward Flanagan.

Mary Flanagan was possibly born about 1856. Mary married James Hayes in Dunedin, New Zealand, in 1882 before moving to his farm at Tuapeka West, Otago, New Zealand. Mary & James Hayes had five children but sadly Mary died after the birth of her 5th child.

Three of Mary's sons visited Mullingar during World War 1 when they were serving with the NZ armed forces & came back with photos of girl cousins they visited - unfortunately the photos are unnamed.

Any information that might connect my Mary to Flanagans in Ireland would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Catherine

New Zealand

katel

14 years ago

7 replies

Have a look at the 19019-1911 Irish census

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

The Irish Civil Register (began 1864)

www.familysearch.org

Tyrellespass headstone;

Bernard Flanagan; 10/6/1950 (78)

wife-Mary; 2/5/1937 (70)

dtr-Margaret; 2/12/1934

son-Patrick; 4/2/1944

son-William; 4/4/1955

erected by Charles Dillon

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Jack

IrelandXO member

14 years ago

Slaters Directory of Ireland 1881;

Thomas Falangan; 1881

Michael Flanagan; 1881

James Flanagan; 1894

Patrick Flanagan; 1894

Ellen Flanagan; 1894

John Flanagan; 1910

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Petty Session Books Westmeath;

Thomas-Patrick-Eliza-Eleanor-Sarah-Mary-John-Owen-Michael-Edward-Francis-Margaret-Daniel (all Flanagan)

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Jack

IrelandXO member

14 years ago

Death;

Maria Fagan; 1864 Castletown

dtr of late Simon Fagan

In Thoms Irish Directory a

Maria Fagan is recorded as a

Stamp Distributer in Mullingar.

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Jack

IrelandXO member

14 years ago

Hello Jack

Thank you for the information and reference to other links to check for Flanagan and Fagan connections in Westmeath. It is not easy to establish who might possibly be linked as I suspect that by 1911 my Mary Flanagan's parents would either be of a very good age or could even be deceased given that she was born about 1856. It is very unfortunate that there was not more specific information provided on marriage certificates so that I could narrow my search down. And, of course, I am not aware of what siblings she may have had who remained in Ireland. But thank you so much for all your efforts; I will explore all of the options you have suggested.

Kind regards, Catherine

katel

14 years ago

Hi Catherine,

Only came across one burial, supplied by Anna Ryan of Westmeath IGP records of Turin RC graveyard in Mullingar

William Flanagan; Peittswood; 4/3/1952 (58)

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Jack

IrelandXO member

14 years ago

1911 England/Wales census;

Patrick Flanagan; 32, head, married, Mullingar

Hawker fish & fruit

Gloucestershire Bristol

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Mary A Flanagan; 73, widow, Mullingar

Church Stretton Shropshire

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James Flanagan; 60, head, married, Westmeath

gardener jobbing

Wirral Cheshire

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James Flanagan; 31, head, married, Mullingar

machinist stone planning quarryman

Gateshead Durham

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Jack

IrelandXO member

14 years ago

1861 Census;

Mary Flanagan; 23 servant & cook; Westmeath

Liverpool

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1891 Census;

Eveline Flanagan; 26; Teacher ; Athlone

Kent

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1901 Census;

Ann Flanagan; 60, head, widow; Westmeath

Blackpool Lancashire

Owen Flanagan; head, 65, married, Westmeath

delaer in coke

Wilts Salisbury

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A couple that went through Ellis Island;

Bridget Flanagan; 2/11/1912, single, Mullingar

Geo Flanagan; 17/3/1899, (24) Castlepollard

Josephine Flanagan; 26/10/1912 (19) Moate

Margaret Flanagan; 26/10/1912 (21) Moate

Mary Flanagan; 21/10/1897 (infant) Mullingar

Michael Flanagan; 24/3/1904 (45) widower, Athlone

Minnie Flanagan; 25/9/1902 (16) Mullingar

Nicholas Flanagan; 18/1/1907 (18) Mullingar

Patrick Flanagan; 8/12/1907 (28) Mullingar

Thomas Flanagan; 27/9/1912 (23) Athlone

Thomas Flanagan; 11/4/1901 (90 Mullingar

William Flanagan; 24/7/1920 (48) Athlome

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Jack

IrelandXO member

14 years ago

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