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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Fermanagh => Topic started by: sstrickland47 on Friday 17 September 10 23:40 BST (UK)
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Seeking descendants of the children of Felix and Ann McCann of the 1901 Irish census in Enniskillen- Silverhill Townland. Children were Felix, John "Jack", Mary Jane, Maggie, Lizzie, and Hugh. I am a descendant of Maggie and would like to know our Irish cousins. Maggie married Samuel Hodges in the United States in 1916, after immigrating earlier that year. Would also like to know the parents of Felix McCann and his wife Ann.
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Here's a link to the 1901 census entry-
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Fermanagh/Enniskillen_Rural/Silverhill/1363987
And here's Felix, Ann and 2 children in 1911 census-
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Fermanagh/Enniskillen_Rural/Drumgallan/515662
Married 37 years so circa 1874. Also mentions they'd 10 children but only 8 still living.
Their marriage certificate should list fathers names and occupations but they were both born before registration of births so you'll need to search for church records to get more family details.
See Introduction to Irish Records-
www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,442233.0.html
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I found some details on the McCanns from civil records that might be of interest :
Birth of Felix McCann (jnr), 16 Nov 1887
Address : Gordonaghy, Co. Fermanagh
District : Florencecourt
Parents : Felix McCann & Anne Maguire
Father's Occupation : Herd
Birth of Hugh McCann, 14 Oct 1896
Address : Bellanaleck, Co. Fermanagh
District : Enniskillen
Parents : Felix McCann & Anne Maguire
Father's Occupation : Herd
Marriage of Felix McCann & Anne Maguire
Date : 28 Feb 1877
Parish/District : Enniskillen
Husband's Address : Belnaleck
occupation : Servant boy
age : 22 (bachelor)
Bride's address : Skea
occupation : Servant girl
age : 22 (spinster)
Groom's father : Joseph McCann, Labourer
Bride's father : Pat Maguire, Farmer
I didn't see a likely birth for Margaret Anne..
Shane
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Shane,
Once again, thank you, cousin. for the helpful information. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and have an even better 2011.
Shirley Hodges Strickland
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I am seeking information on the town/county in Ireland in which Felix Hanlan McCann lived. He was born on June 2, 1836, arrived in New York in 1848 at the age of 12. His mother was Ann/Anne and I don't know his father's name. My daughter and I are going to Ireland this summer to track down the town in which he lived. He is my Great-Grandfather. He is my father's Grandfather, and my father is still alive!
Thank you!
Susan
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Welcome to Rootschat.
To find Irish ancestors for such an early period you need to see if church records exist.
Have a look at Introduction to Irish Records (http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,442233.0.html) and My Ancestor came from Ireland - where do I start? (http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,498742.0.html).
For the Felix McCann from 1901 census- If you type 'silverhill, enniskillen' into Google you'll see a link to map- Silverhill is just outside the town of Enniskillen (heading out A46 Lough Shore Road). If you drag the little orange man onto the map you'll be able to see what the area looks like now.
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Hi
Felix McCann was my great grandfather, my grandfather was Felix McCann junior. I happened to see your post and thought i would send you a reply.
B
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B,
Was your great grandfather Felix McCann married to Ann Maguire of Fermanagh? We had almost given up on locating any of this family. Would appreciate having a more indepth conversation with you and would be willing to share what info I have. Felix Junior, I believe, was my grandmother's older brother. Grandmother was Margaret Anne (Maggie) McCann who immigrated to the United States (New Orleans, LA) in 1916, where she married my grandfather Samuel Nevin Hodges.
Shirley
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Hi Shirley,
I meant to put my full name on sorry, it's Barry. Yes my grandfather was Felix McCann jr, and my great grandfather was Felix McCann. My father is Gabriel. I live just outside Enniskillen in Ireland. I have been speaking to dad and he says that Maggie his aunt did migrate to the US, he didn't know her or any of the other aunts or uncles though. He did say that John moved to Scotland and that he thinks he was killed in an accident where he worked on the docks. does this sound correct to you. he has photos of my grandfather and Hugh.
i'm new to this and can't seem to reply to your message sorry.
Barry
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Welcome to Rootschat, Barry :)
New members usually need 3 posts to send and received PMs (Personal Messages) so if you make 1 more post here you'll be able to make contact offline with Shirley.
http://www.rootschat.com/help/pms.php
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Thanks aghadowey, am still learning :)
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Barry,
If I figure correctly, we are 2nd cousins. I've been pursuing this McCann-Maguire-Hodges connection for a few years along with my first cousin, Sylvia (also granddaughter of Maggie McCann.) We know very little about the McCann family in Ireland other than what we have been able to learn through research. Maggie died in 1922 giving birth to her 4th son. My father Patrick was only 2 at the time, so the boys (3 sons- Louis, Samuel, & Patrick) did not know a great deal about all of the Irish relatives. There were a couple of pictures of John (called Jack) among the family mementoes. So he apparently stayed in contact with my grandfather and grandmother, at least for a while. My grandfather was born in Ireland as well and must have met Maggie there. Later paid for her passage to US, where they were married soon after. His mother and sister had migrated to US (New Orleans) in late 1890's and 1906 respectively. We do have a photo of Maggie taken before 1922. And we would very much like to have copies of pictures you have. I had heard Hugh's name and think that my uncle Sammy may have visited him in the UK during the Second World War. Can you scan these pictures an email them? Or can we pay for copies? You have already told me much more than we knew about the McCann family. We know that Maggie's last address before migrating to US was in Ballsbridge (Dublin) where we assume she may have been working as a domestic.Earlier she worked as a domestic and lived in the household of a Rev. Wilson, a Methodist minister in Enniskillen. My grandfather went to sea at the age of 13 and made his living in the maritime industry until Maggie's death left him with the 3 little boys between the ages of 2-5.If you will let me know how to contact you outside of Rootschat, perhps, we can share more. I will be visiting Sylvia in a couple of weeks are will be sharing our newfound info. Thanks,
Shirley
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Hello,
I am a descendant of Hugh McCann born 13 Oct 1896. He married a Dorothy Haase and had three children with her. I know I am very late to this thread but I would love any info/pictures anyone has from this side of the family
Z
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Hello
I am a descendant of Bridget McCann, born July 7, 1879. Bridget was the daughter of Felix McCann and Ann Maguire. I see posts here from the descendants of Bridget’s siblings Margaret Ann (Maggie), Felix and Hugh. I am interested in learning more about the family. Are any of you still active on rootschat.com?
Thanks.
Michael B
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Seeking descendants of the children of Felix and Ann McCann of the 1901 Irish census in Enniskillen- Silverhill Townland. Children were Felix, John "Jack", Mary Jane, Maggie, Lizzie, and Hugh. I am a descendant of Maggie and would like to know our Irish cousins. Maggie married Samuel Hodges in the United States in 1916, after immigrating earlier that year. Would also like to know the parents of Felix McCann and his wife Ann.
Hello Shirley,
I am a descendant of Bridget McCann, born July 7, 1879. Bridget was the daughter of Felix McCann and Ann Maguire. I believe Bridget was Maggie McCann’s older sister. Bridget McCann married Andrew Lunney on May 2, 1900, therefore was not included on the 1901 census with Felix and Ann McCann.
I would like to learn more about the family. It is my understanding, Felix McCann and Ann Maguire had 10 children. I can identify Bridget, John, Felix Jr., Mary Jane, Maggie, Lizzie and Hugh. Need to figure out the 3 remaining children.
Michael B