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I am looking for Flanagan relations from Westmeath. My great-grandmother was Mary Flanagan, daughter of Edward and Catherine (nee Fagan) Flanagan of Westmeath, Ireland.   Mary Flanagan came to New Zealand about 1877.  She may have travelled alone but I am currently trying to establish if she also had a brother who came to NZ as well, Edward Flanagan. 

Mary Flanagan was possibly born about 1856.  Mary married James Hayes in Dunedin, New Zealand,  in 1882 before moving to his farm at Tuapeka West, Otago, New Zealand.  Mary & James Hayes had five children but sadly Mary died after the birth of her 5th child.  

Three of Mary's sons visited Mullingar during World War 1 when they were serving with the NZ armed forces & came back with photos of girl cousins they visited - unfortunately the photos are unnamed.

Any information that might connect my Mary to Flanagans in Ireland would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you

 

Catherine

New Zealand

katel

Tuesday 17th Jul 2012, 08:28AM

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  • Have a look at the 19019-1911 Irish census

    http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

    The Irish Civil Register (began 1864)

    www.familysearch.org

     

    Tyrellespass headstone;

    Bernard Flanagan; 10/6/1950 (78)

    wife-Mary; 2/5/1937 (70)

    dtr-Margaret; 2/12/1934

    son-Patrick; 4/2/1944

    son-William; 4/4/1955

    erected by Charles Dillon

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    Jack

    Friday 27th Jul 2012, 06:28PM
  • Slaters Directory of Ireland 1881;

    Thomas Falangan; 1881

    Michael Flanagan; 1881

    James Flanagan; 1894

    Patrick Flanagan; 1894

    Ellen Flanagan; 1894

    John Flanagan; 1910

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    Petty Session Books Westmeath;

    Thomas-Patrick-Eliza-Eleanor-Sarah-Mary-John-Owen-Michael-Edward-Francis-Margaret-Daniel (all Flanagan)

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    Jack

    Friday 27th Jul 2012, 06:36PM
  • Death;

    Maria Fagan; 1864 Castletown

    dtr of late Simon Fagan

    In Thoms Irish Directory a

    Maria Fagan is recorded as a

    Stamp Distributer in Mullingar.

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    Jack

    Friday 27th Jul 2012, 06:44PM
  • Hello Jack

    Thank you for the information and reference to other links to check for Flanagan and Fagan connections in Westmeath.  It is not easy to establish who might possibly be linked as I suspect that by 1911 my Mary Flanagan's parents would either be of a very good age or could even be deceased given that she was born about 1856.  It is very unfortunate that there was not more specific information provided on marriage certificates so that I could narrow my search down.  And, of course, I am not aware of what siblings she may have had who remained in Ireland.  But thank you so much for all your efforts;  I will explore all of the options you have suggested.

    Kind regards, Catherine

    katel

    Monday 30th Jul 2012, 08:04AM
  • Hi Catherine,

    Only came across one burial, supplied by Anna Ryan of Westmeath IGP records of Turin RC graveyard in Mullingar

    William Flanagan; Peittswood; 4/3/1952 (58)

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    Jack

    Monday 30th Jul 2012, 10:39AM
  • 1911 England/Wales census;

    Patrick Flanagan; 32, head, married, Mullingar

    Hawker fish & fruit

    Gloucestershire Bristol

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    Mary A Flanagan; 73, widow, Mullingar

    Church Stretton Shropshire

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    James Flanagan; 60, head, married,  Westmeath

    gardener jobbing

    Wirral Cheshire

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    James Flanagan; 31, head, married, Mullingar

    machinist stone planning quarryman

    Gateshead Durham

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    Jack

    Monday 30th Jul 2012, 10:53AM
  • 1861 Census;

    Mary Flanagan; 23 servant & cook; Westmeath

    Liverpool

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    1891 Census;

    Eveline Flanagan; 26; Teacher ; Athlone

    Kent

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    1901 Census;

    Ann Flanagan; 60, head, widow; Westmeath

    Blackpool Lancashire

    Owen Flanagan; head, 65, married, Westmeath

    delaer in coke

    Wilts Salisbury

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    A couple that went through Ellis Island;

    Bridget Flanagan; 2/11/1912, single, Mullingar

    Geo Flanagan; 17/3/1899, (24) Castlepollard

    Josephine Flanagan; 26/10/1912 (19) Moate

    Margaret Flanagan; 26/10/1912 (21) Moate

    Mary Flanagan; 21/10/1897 (infant) Mullingar

    Michael Flanagan; 24/3/1904 (45) widower, Athlone

    Minnie Flanagan; 25/9/1902 (16) Mullingar

    Nicholas Flanagan; 18/1/1907 (18) Mullingar

    Patrick Flanagan; 8/12/1907 (28) Mullingar

    Thomas Flanagan; 27/9/1912 (23) Athlone

    Thomas Flanagan; 11/4/1901 (90 Mullingar

    William Flanagan; 24/7/1920 (48) Athlome

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    Jack 

    Monday 30th Jul 2012, 12:48PM

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