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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Offaly (Kings) => Topic started by: 0332mich on Wednesday 26 November 08 21:30 GMT (UK)
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Can anyone assist with information on the Billane Family, I know that they lived in the High Street, before coming to the UK in the 60's. Patrick Billane stayed in Birr, however came to the UK on a visit and sadly passed away.
If anyone has any knowledge can they contact me.
Cheers
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Birr family Roots;
1901 census;
Croghan (no. 12)
Patrick & Teresa; James, Patrick, Edward, Mary, Thomas.
1911 census;
Croghan (no 12)
Patrick & Teresa; James, Patrick, Edward, Mary, Thomas, Jane, catherine, Mark.
1911 census;
Drumbane; (no 5)
James & Mary; Patrick
Electors list 1936/37;
James, Patrick.
Griffiths Valuation 1858/65, Birr;
Croghan;
Patrick.
Regards,
Jack
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Jack,
Many thanks for your assistance, can I get hard copies of the census?.
I would be interested in their dates of birth, occupations etc.
Or if you can point me in the right direction for an online site that I could down load from.
I have the Army records only for James.
Yours gratefully
Ann :)
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Hi Ann,
Those records I have appear in a book called 'Birr Roots' but it's not an 'official' census, just one drawn up from census records by the author.
All our records are in Dublin in the National Archives, but you have to attend in person to records any census as they are not on-line yet.
www.irishmidlandsancestry.com
would have records for Laois/Offaly, but they charge a fee for services.
Regards,
Jack.
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You can order microfilms of 1901 and 1911 census from your local LDS library for a small fee to be viewed there. See their online catalogue at www.familysearch.org
The 1911 and then 1901 census for Ireland gradually being put online. See National Archives, Dublin website:
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/about/futureplans.html
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hello there I think I may know of the Billanes youre looking for Joe and Tony were the sons and Paddy the Dad far as I know
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Thanks for getting back to me, Yes Joe is my uncle and Tony is my half brother. Paddy had four children, Patrick he died aged 2 1/2, James who died in 1985 in the UK, Mary who is my mum and Joe who also lives in the UK but is a frequent visitor to Birr.
How do you know them? and do you know any of their relatives?
I have done most of my tree on my dad's side but the Irish side is proving a bit difficult.
Cheers
Ann.
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Headstone in Birr cemetery;
Paddy Billane; 62 High st
Francis (w)
Patrick & James (sons)
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Seanmac,
Thanks for the information, is there a physical stone at the cemetary if so can you describe it to me or if you have a photograph you can email I would be grateful.
Kind regards
Ann
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Billane Birr
Jack
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Billane plot Birr.
Jack.
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Can anyone assist with information on the Billane Family, I know that they lived in the High Street, before coming to the UK in the 60's. Patrick Billane stayed in Birr, however came to the UK on a visit and sadly passed away.
If anyone has any knowledge can they contact me.
Cheers
My grandmothers name was Elizabeth (Eliza) Billane she came from Tipperary on the border of Offaly.By the way Birr was once known as Parsonstown.You can now access the 1901 and 1911 census on line under national archives .ie
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Hi,
I am trying to trace my ancestors with the surname Billane who was born in Birr in about 1829. His name is Thomas Billane, and on his marriage and death certificates (in Australia) it states the father and mother as Jeremiah Billane and Mary (nee Quinless). I cannot locate anyone called Jeremiah or Mary Quinless and I cannot locate Thomas' birth certificate.
The names listed on the census with Patrick Billane are names that have appeared throughout our family tree. Could patrick be Thomas' brother???
Have you come across a Jeremiah or Mary in your travels?
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Thomas's birth is well before the start of civil registration in Ireland , so there will be no birth cert for him. To search for a baptism you need to know the family religion so you can check what parish records might be available for the area.
see: Introduction to Irish Records (http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,442233.0.html)
Shane
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We are most likely related way back...Re Thomas Billane Austrailia I found a mention on Irish genealogy site record for
Thomas Billane age 26 Trial place Kings Co (Offaly ) date 24 06 1842
Crime theft o coat
transportation 7 years
Doc ref tr 4 page 105
also John Billane age 26 trial 24 10 1837
crime theft o coat
sentence transportation 7 years
Our branch of the family came from Tipperary close to Offaly boarder and later moved to Dublin we know we came to Ireland from France just dont know when yet
Will take a trip to tipperary and Birr soon and will let you know if I find any futher news
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Is there a chance that ages were changed (up to 10 years difference?) back in the 1800s when convicted of a criminal offence. Thomas Billane was born around 1829, but convict records to Australia show birth around 1819. Could they or he have made himself 10 years older/younger?
Any luck on your trip?
Found out Thomas Billane had a brother John. Any further connection you may have found with Patrick and Thomas would be great.
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England/Wales census 1861;
Michael Billane; 21, Tipperary, Quartered in Shorncliffe, Soldier, Cheriton Kent
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Jack
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Hi Jack,
Back in the late 1800's or early 1900's was it custom to name a son after the mothers name? Francis is the name of my grandfather and great grandfather and I was wondering where the name was selected from.
Belinda