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Title: Cranwell/Cranwill of Ballycanew
Post by: stlegermay on Friday 27 January 06 16:22 GMT (UK)

I am researching my great grandmothers family of Cranwell/Cranwill from Ballycanew.  She was born MARY CRANWELL  about 1855 and married WILLIAM CONNOR(s) and had at least two daughters, MaryAnne and Margaret.  I would welcome contact from anyone else researching these names or any other of the Ballycanew families who were living in the village circa 1800's as I might find connections. 

Thanks,

Rose

Title: Re: Cranwell/Cranwill of Ballycanew
Post by: Christopher on Sunday 29 January 06 17:11 GMT (UK)

Hello Rose,

I looked in http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php and found James Cranwell, Bolinready, Ballycanew. Wexford. He was living there in 1853 when Griffith's Valuation was conducted in the county.  I regret it is more difficult to establish the townland where William Connor(s) may have been born.

All the Best,

Christopher

Title: Re: Cranwell/Cranwill of Ballycanew
Post by: Pat Reid on Monday 30 January 06 03:05 GMT (UK)

Rose:
I might have some for you. This person did a "whole lot" of work on the Hollingsworth family and Ballycanew is very prominent in the research. Another nice bonus is mention of Cranwell!

"The Gorey Correspondent - Newspaper

Sat. March 25, 1861, Column 1, "Ballycanew Young Men's Christian Association...", Mr. Henry Johnston (Elizabeth Hollingsworth's husband) of Tomagaddy appointed as President of the Association, and Mr. Thomas Cranwill, Secretary. (they were converted to Wesleyan Methodism by the great missionary in Ireland, Rev. Fossey Tackaberry of Tomagaddy. Cranwill was a cousin, Rev. Tackaberry's mother was Jane Cranwill of Ballinemoney, Ballycanew. Henry Johnston was Rev. Tackaberry's half-brother.

July 24, 1849. Henry Johnston aged 39, bachelor, farmer, Tomagaddy, Monamolin Parish, of of unk Johnston, farmer, to Elizabeth Hollingsworth age 23, spinster of Ballinakill, Ballycanew, daughter of John Hollingsworth, farmer, by C. Huson in presence of John Cranwill and William Johnston. John Cranwill was most likely Henry's uncle and William was his father."

http://www.hollygardens.com/hollingsw/pafg15.htm#4116


It might be worthwhile getting in touch with Tom Hollingsworth.
http://www.hollygardens.com/hollingsw/index.htm#TOC

Good luck,

Pat

Title: Re: Cranwell/Cranwill of Ballycanew
Post by: stlegermay on Monday 30 January 06 09:05 GMT (UK)

Dear Christopher and Pat,

Thank you both for your input.  I shall certainly be following up on both your sources.  Many thanks, once again,

Kind regards,

Rose