Here is the latest I have about Whelan -Crotty.
the Oldest
5)Whelan +- 1800 ( David ) had decided to emigrate to America , but his wife would not go. It is said that the marriage ended there. Leaving his wife (? Crotty ) with her 2 sons. This around 1830-1840
The 2 sons were
4) David Whelan born around 1830-1840 and
4) Maurise Whelan-Crotty ; The name comes from Maurice being raised by His mothers sister Mrs. Crotty
4)Maurice married PeggyWilliams they had 4 children John, Briget, Mary Ellen, and Elisabeth.[/b]
4)David Whelan , Maurise's brother had 2 children. Martha Whelan of Ballycotten ( wife of Jim Cotter )and
3)Robert Whelan who then married Alice Johnson
3 children were born to Robert and Alice ,
2)David ,May and Kathy.
2)[i]David Whelan [/i] 1885 married to Hannah Crotty 1882 had 4 children ,
1)Alice 1909 [/b].[/i] 1)David 1920 1)Joe 1933 ( adopted ) and 1)Maisy 1912
2)Hannah Crotty parents their names were
3) Denis Grotty and Mary Gairey.
Hannah had 2 brothers and 3 sisters. John, Jim, Julia, Helen and Minnie.
As for where they are all from the county Cork. To my knowledge. As for the older generations, this must still be verified. Which I do hope to do.
All this information has been send from the UK.
If this is any use for anyone, or if you can fill in the gaps, then I would appreciate it very much.
Sorry I didn't get back before now , but I have been very busy
did I already wish you all a Happy New Year? well Happy New year to all,
Louisa