Looking for George William Flanagan. He came to New Zealand abt. the late 1850's.
I have a Baptism Record of a William Flanagan dated 22 October 1837
at Glinsk. His address was Kilbegnet and Dunamon. His father was Patrick Flanagan and his mother
Maria Tully.
His sponsors were Thomas McDonnel and Maria Fury. Does anyone know this family?
Did they go oversaes with a young family.? My William did not use his name George often.
He was also known as Billy. He was a miner, Married at 33 years, raised 14 children and died in Nelson, New Zealand in 1902.
Is this my Grandfather?
Thursday 10th Oct 2013, 03:34AM
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Hi
Thank you for your message. Have you tried contacting the Glinsk Community group? As they have done an extensive history of the area. You can find information regarding them at http://www.glinsk.ie/
You might also try, if you haven't already, some of the following:
Irish Times/Ancestors research: http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/browse/
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
Irish Newspaper Archives: http://www.irishnewsarchive.com/
Hardiman Library: NUIG - http://www.library.nuigalway.ie/collections/archives/
Galway County Archives: http://www.galway.ie/en/Services/ArchivesService/
Remember to post as much information as you can with regard to the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
Monday 16th Dec 2013, 02:05PM -
Just noticed ur enquiry, have u made any progress in finding ur Flanagan ancestory, (Kilbegnet) . ...I may be able to help. I live in this area, and am aware of the links of the flanagans, the areas where they lived, my gg gran was also a Flanagan from Kilbegnet parish.
Tim Duke
Sunday 15th Jul 2018, 11:00AM -
Thank you for all the suggestions. We have taken DNA tests and have found a sibling to George William Flanagan. A Mary Flanagan born 15 October 1836. Her parents were Patrick and Catherine Neilen. We are not sure where in Galway the family came from or if there are other siblings. Mary went to the USA. We would be grateful for any further suggestions.
Thank you,
P Rowe.
Rowe
Saturday 3rd Aug 2019, 09:58AM