Hello Cathy,
I am presently searching my local newspaper on microfiche and came across a marriage in 1864 of Ann Harran, whose father was John Harran. of Clover Hill, Kiltyfergal.
I'm sure you too, have come across the different spellings of the name.
My three Haren men left Tullaghaboy for Australia.
Patrick Haren - baptised 23 October, 1852, single, died 17 April, 1925 in Armidale N.S.W.
Michael Haren - baptised 5 August, 1854. Arrived on 'The Guinea' 1878. Married - Emma Hutchinson on 12 May, 1886 in Armidale, N.S.W. they had 8 children. Died: 17 July, 1934 buried in Uralla Cemetery.
Timothy Haren - baptised 20 February, 1862. Occupation Baker. Arrived in Oz on board 'Assaye' on 3 September, 1883. Married - Sarah McCormack, on 4 March, 1889. They had 6 children. He died, 11 July, 1944 in Sydney and buried in Rockwood Cemetery.
I don't know if they went out to a relative already in Australia.
I know Bonny Tom did a lot of research and I wrote to her last year, but no reply.
It would be great if all heads came together to sort out the Haren's from Clare. I know Liz in the U.S. has a Haren website.
Sorry, Cathy not sure the origins of the Haren name!!
Regards,
DoireM