Edward Brennan

sheila brennan · Post by **sheila brennan** » Sun Mar 22, 1998 4:44 pm

my ancestor, Edward Brennan b. abt. 1820 in Tonroe, Co, Roscommon (that's what it says on his headstone i don't know exactly what it means) married (probably prior 1854) Elizabeth McDermot b. abt. 1825-1830 and they immigrated to U.S. in 1856-57 and settled in Natick Mass. by 1860. Edward died in 1867, Elizabeth in 1881. two of their children were born in ireland Batty (probably Bartholomew M) b abt 1854 and John b abt 1856. They had three more children in Natick, MA. Elizabeth, Edward F (my gr grandfather), and Owen. any information anyone may have regarding any of the aforementioned would be helpful but looking for siblings of Edward Brennan who may have immigrated with him. Thanks, Sheila Brennan
 
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John O'Beirne · Post by **John O'Beirne** » Tue Mar 24, 1998 11:07 pm

: my ancestor, Edward Brennan b. abt. 1820 in Tonroe, : Co, Roscommon (that's what it says on his headstone : i don't know exactly what it means) married : (probably prior 1854) Elizabeth McDermot b. abt. 1825-1830 : and they immigrated to U.S. in 1856-57 and settled in Natick : Mass. by 1860. Edward died in 1867, Elizabeth in 1881. : two of their children were born in ireland : Batty (probably Bartholomew M) b abt 1854 and John b abt 1856. : They had three more children in Natick, MA. Elizabeth, : Edward F (my gr grandfather), and Owen. any information anyone may have regarding : any of the aforementioned would be helpful but looking : for siblings of Edward Brennan who may have immigrated with him. : Thanks, Sheila BrennanType Tonroe into the Townland search engine on these WONDERFUL pages and you'll get four possibilities that should narrow your search. Then thank the Good Lord for Ed Finn and his pages.
 
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William Naughton · Post by **William Naughton** » Sat Apr 04, 1998 2:43 pm

(User Above) wrote: : my ancestor, Edward Brennan b. abt. 1820 in Tonroe, : Co, Roscommon (that's what it says on his headstone : i don't know exactly what it means) married : (probably prior 1854) Elizabeth McDermot b. abt. 1825-1830 : and they immigrated to U.S. in 1856-57 and settled in Natick : Mass. by 1860.... : Thanks, Sheila BrennanSheila,I think I can help you with your "Tonroe" Brennan ancestors. In fact, we may even be distant relatives. My great-grandmother was Bridget Brennan, who married John Naughton in the 1850s and lived in Runnaroddan in Kilnamanagh Parish, literally next door to the two local "Tonroes"--Tonroe or Feenagh and Tonroe or Creen. In fact, the school where John Naughton was the National School teacher--adjacent to their home--was virtually on the border with both Tonroes. Researching the Brennans of the area gave me the following info which might interest you:1. The 1749 Elphin Diocesan survey showed "Tonroe" in Kilnamanagh Parish including "Brian Brennan and his wife,Catharine Brennan," with two children. There were also other Brennans and McDermotts living nearby.2. Griffith's Valuation of the 1850s showed on Tonroe or Creen: Patrick Brennan, Francis Brennan, Cormack Brennan, and John McDermott3. The Valuation Lists for the Electoral Division of Breedoge follows the hitory of the property held by the Brennans and McDermotts. (You can find that on microfilm reel #0867949 at the LDS Family History Center.4. The 1901 Census also provides info on Brennans and McDermotts who remained on that property in Tonroe.5. One of your best sources is the RC Church record of Breedoge and Ballinameen, which is reel #989,738 at the LDS FHC. Unfortunately, it doesn't start until 1859, but you'll find many Brennans and McDermotts listed as being parents of children and getting married in the church--some identified as being from "Tonroe."6. The LDS's International Genealogical Index listing for Brennans in County Roscommon will also provide you many listings of Brennans and McDermotts identified as in the parish of "Breedogue and Ballinameen." Some examples: Michael Brennan married Sabina McDermott on Jan 28, 1875 Michael Brennan and Sabina McDermott had a daughter, Mary, in Jan 1876 Michael Brennan marriedd "Johannam" McDermott in Feb 1865 Winifrid Brennan married John McDermott on Feb 8, 19697. Perhaps as important, the church record identifies witnesses, which give you more relatives.You will also find some info on the Brennans, including a map showing the two Tonroes, in a narrative I wrote on the "Naughtons in Ireland," which you can find on the optional URL listed below.The best source on the Brennans of the area can be obtained from Patrick J Brennan, who wrote several messages which you can find in the earliest archives of this Bulletin Board. He sent me a copy of his "Story of the MacBranans," which you will find fascinating. You can also write him directly at pib@en.comNeedless to say, I also have additional info on the Brennans in Tonroe. You can contact me by e-mail at iiaunau@erols.com.Hope this helps.Bill Naughton

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