Thanks for that seanmac! Now to find links between them. More info I already have:
Patrick snr Lannan 1760 married to Catherine Maher. No siblings for either of them
sons 1) Martin Lannan c1790 married to Anastasia Griffen
son Patrick Lannan 1823 married to Bridget Farrell 1825 , Swiftsheath, Kilkenny, emigrated to Australia c1850
I have no siblings for either Patrick or Bridget, but have their 11 children!
2)Michael Lannan c1794 (b. New Ross, Wexford) married to Bridget Brenan,(b. New Ross), both lived Swiftsheath, emigrated to Canada and to USA. At least 6 children.. I have their descendants!
They were RCatholic, and other info suggests Patrick may have left Ireland as an IRA suspect.
From your list 1831 Tithe Defaulters, is it possible that any are siblings or cousins? i have come across a couple of the names before but couldn't find concrete info to link them (Pat/Edward/John)
Is John Lannan d. 1760 Pat snr's father and Mary the mother.?
My other trail is Bridget Farrell's family, father Martin Farrell b.1790 Swiftsheath? mother Anastasia Breen born either Swiftsheath or Carlow. Martin lived and died c 1801 in the same place, was a renowned bonesetter and horseman.
I believe the name Butler is also connected, but no idea how. Have also been told Lannan is derived from Leonard.
This is starting to drive me crazy!!