Farnan family Ballyragget 1800-early 1900s

[grizzly1]

From research I carried out for a Farnan relative here is some of the info I have to hand (at the moment)

John Farnan 1855-1934, Parents were Nicholas and Margaret,
 Nicholas  1809-1888
 Margaret 1818-1881
 their children, Thomas 1853-1904 in McKeesport U.S.A.
 Nicholas 1861-1931
 Mary 1857-1881
 Catherine 1863-1878.
Its possible that they also had Patrick-William-Christhopher-Kieran.

Thomas married a Bridget Keely circa 1873-4, their Children.
Denis 1875
Margaret born circa 1875 died 1879 aged 4.
Elizabeth born circa 1877 died 1879 aged 2.
Bridget born circa 1874.

Denis married Ellen Phelan 26-12-1898.

Its possible that other male members of the family travelled to the USA after the death of Nicholas and Margaret in the late 1880s some may have also settled in Northumberland in England.

I will look through my records for a more info and post later.
At moment im only working from notes, I have just moved home and am still sorting out bits and pieces.

[grizzly1]

Sent you a Pm regs John Farnan grandaughter looking to make contact.
I have passed on her email address as she would love to make contact.

[pat49]

Hi Grizzly

Thanks for your response. I will be delighted to contact them

Regards

Pat49

[conahy calling]

http://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0971

Nov 20 1856  There is a baptism for Mary.  Parents Nicholas Farnan and Margaret H.?   Address Knockroe

http://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000635300#page/5/mode/1up

[conahy calling]

from the book "Ossory Laois and Leinster" vol 1  page 122
Chapter :The 1821 census returns in the Carrigan manuscripts
Fearghus O Fearghail

Coolraheen Parish ( this later became part of Conahy Parish)
Swiftsheath
Thomas Downey 58 yrs,   50 acres,  Margaret wife 57 yrs,  Michael son 32 yrs, Richard son 32 yrs,  John son 22 yrs, Catherine daughter 22 yrs,  James son 18 yrs, Michael Farranan grandson 2 yrs

[Seosamh2020]

From a local survey "Householders 1906 Conahy Parish"  there is a Nicholas Farnan in Clinstown.  No other info given.  Ballyragget Parish and Conahy Parish are adjacent.     

The Nicholas Farnan in Clinstown was my Great-Grandad. I'm not sure where he originated from but know that he was related to the Farnans in Knockroe. He's not the same Nicholas that was buried in Dunmore graveyard though. He married Alice Donnelly of Clinstown in 1886. She died in October 1917.  They had one daughter only (Margaret, my grandmother, and she died in November 1971). 

Our family has pictures of Alice but we don't know what he looked like nor even when he died. He didn't finish his days in Clinstown and none of the family seems to know where he went to after that either.

[Seosamh2020]

trying to find a maiden name for Denis Farnan wife Ellen, they married circa 1895-7 they had a child Mary Ellen born Dublin 1906.

Any Farnan family info would be appreciated especially regs
 NICHOLAS D-O-B 1809-1888
 OR HIS WIFE MAIDEN NAME..MARGARET D-O-B 1818 -1881.
 If any one else researching the Farnan family, I have some research material available.
thank you.

From what I can gather, Nicholas Farnan was my great-great-grandad. He died in 1888 in the workhouse in Castlecomer. His son was also Nicholas. It seems to make sense that we're talking about the same Nicholas (d.1888) because my great-grandad married Alice Donnelly (died 1917) and their daughter was also Margaret.

[soky24]

Hi there,

I realise this thread is years old but I'm hoping there is still some Farnan relatives on this and might see this message.

I'm trying to trace my great-grandmother who is related to the Knockroe Farnans if anyone could help that would be great!

There are so many Farnans in that Ballyragget/Castlecomer area and with the same names that it gets very confusing.

Here's hoping someone can help 
*fingers crossed*

[Sinann]

You need to give her names and dates.