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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Cork => Topic started by: chelleandtoe on Wednesday 05 November 08 12:16 GMT (UK)
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Can anyone help with the following:
I am looking for information on an Eleanor McGlennon b.20.8.1897. Eleanor married her cousin Geoffrey Gosnell (b.5.7.1904 Cork) in Pontipridd 26.12.1925. I believe that the family came from Ireland but dont know where to start. I know that Irish Ancestry is hard to follow and find and I am hoping that someone can guide me further.
Eleanors mum and dad were Christopher and Eleanor and Eleanor had a brother called Albert but this is all I have to go on at the moment.
Chelle
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To research relatives in Ireland you have to work back through the available records step by step just like any other research.
Do you know where Eleanor McGlennon was born (Ireland, Wales, etc.)? What about her parents- do you have their marriage certificate (it should list fathers' names and occupations).
You have an exact date of birth for Geoffrey Gosnell. Do you know the names of both parents and his exact place of birth? If not, you can order his birth certificate which will give you those details. He is too young to be listed in 1901 census but his parents should be there. Was the family in Ireland in 1911? If so, that census should list Geoffrey, his parents and maybe some siblings.
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I am researching Glennons/all name variations here in Ireland. The site is in its early stage of development however I can see a Christopher McGlennon married in CorK in the last quarter of 1895 and the births of a number of children including an Eleanor Mary Mc Glennon 1896 and Abert Christopher McGlennon 1899. Have a look at www.theglennons.com and communicate with me on the forum there
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Is there a way I can find who Christopher married? I know her name was Eleanor but dont know her maiden name!! I am also interested in her brother, Albert (that is why I need to know her maiden name!!??
Thanks for your time
Chelle
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To order Irish certificates:
www.groireland.ie/apply_for_a_cert.htm
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i have found the following info (in my own family history) on a christopher and eleanor who had a son albert, there is no mention of a daughter eleanor maybe records were lost or never filed or possibly this is not the couple your looking for.
Christopher Robert McGlennon (Born abt. 1870)
Christopher Robert McGlennon married Eleanor May Lake on 21st November 1895 at St Anne Shandon Parish Church in Cork City. Christopher, a bachelor was of full age (over 21) and a Clerk by profession, his address being given as 81 Roche’s Buildings.
Eleanor was a spinster of full age, her address given as Infirmary Road, Cork.
The wedding was witnessed by an Annie Ward and Clara Lake.
Christopher Robert and Eleanor May had the following children:
1) Albert Christopher born 1899
2) Ethel Rose born 1901
3) George Albert born 1902 (died 1903).
4) Ernest born 1906
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Christopher McGlennon had a brother John McGlennon who was married to Clara Lake the sister of Eleanor wife of Christopher. Clara and Eleanor's father was Robert Lake a Policeman.
Christopher and John McGlennon's father was John McGlennon a policeman (RIC).
Did Christopher and Eleanor move from Cork to Wales in the early 1900's?
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There was a John McGlennon who enlisted in the RIC 23rd Sept. 1853 age 17. His Registered Number was 174624 and he was a native of Kings Co (Offaly). He resigned 10th July 1860. Is this one and the same John Mc Glennon Father of John and Christopher ?
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John McGlennon, Policeman was probably the father of John Charles and Christopher but I have his date of resignation as 16th April 1877. Here are some details:
John McGlennon, Police Constable (Born 1836)
Research into the Royal Irish Constabulary Service Index produced the following:
John McGlenon, Constable, Number 17(4?)624.
Age on Joining - 17yrs.
Height – 5’ 73/4”
Religion – Protestant
D.O.B. - 1836
Date of Appointment – 20/9/1853
Native County – Kings County (Offaly)
Recommended by – Sub Inspector Somerville
Trade – Labourer
Service Details: Limerick
Cork East
1st Class Sub.Constable 1st April 1854
Acting Constable 1st March 1863
Constable 1st June 1864
Date of Resignation – 16th April 1877
Annual Pension Amount - £47
This would appear to be the police record of John (probably the son of James and Hestor McGlennon?).
Interestingly John’s county of birth is given as Kings County now Offaly although in 1836 James would have been serving in Queens County. Presumably his home was in neighbouring Kings County or perhaps this was the home of Hestors parents?
James McGlennon (Born 1814)
The earliest member of the McGlennon family who lived in Cork that I have evidence of is James McGlennon who was a member of the Irish Constabulary. James moved to County Cork with his family around September 1843.
His service record is as follows:
James McGlennon, Constable, Number 808.
Age on Joining - 17yrs. Height – 5’ 7” Religion – Protestant
D.O.B. - 1814 Date of Appointment – 1/12/1831
Native County – Queens County (Laois)
Recommended by – Rev. H. Caulfield C.L.K. (Prot’t Clergyman)
Trade – Farmer
County of Wife – Queens County
Service Details: Kilkenny 0.6
Queens Co 11.4
Cork East 16.8 (Constable 1st June 1846)
Fined £1-0-0 28th September 1849
Date of Resignation – 1st June 1860
Annual Pension Amount - £34
James and Hester McGlennon had the following children?
1) John born around 1836
2) Mary born around 1840
3) Joseph born around 1843
4) William born around 1845
5) James born around 1851
6) Henry born around 1853
7) Rebecca who married a Mr Young
8) Another daughter who married a Mr Mack
What is your interest in the McGlennon family?
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Hi everyone,
My grandad has been wanting to trace his family tree for a long time but comes up against a brick wall so I'm trying to help him out.
His mother was Mary McGlennon (possibly McGlenon) and she was born around 1897 in Cork. She had a brother called John Patrick McGlennon and their father was Joseph Patrick McGlennon. Joseph married a woman called Mary Ellen Acton.
Mary moved from Cork when she had grown up and travelled to Australia. From there she travelled to Liverpool which is where my grandad was born.
If anyone can help or think they too are related to these McGlennons, I'd really like to hear from you!
Thanks!
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Hi everyone,
My grandad has been wanting to trace his family tree for a long time but comes up against a brick wall so I'm trying to help him out.
His mother was Mary McGlennon (possibly McGlenon) and she was born around 1897 in Cork. She had a brother called John Patrick McGlennon and their father was Joseph Patrick McGlennon. Joseph married a woman called Mary Ellen Acton.
Mary moved from Cork when she had grown up and travelled to Australia. From there she travelled to Liverpool which is where my grandad was born.
If anyone can help or think they too are related to these McGlennons, I'd really like to hear from you!
Thanks!
Hi Redfern,
The McGlennon family are not originally from County Cork but I believe they are mostly descended from James McGlennon formerly RIC who was the Superintendant of Ballincollig Gun Powder Mill in the mid 19th century.
He was married to Hester.
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Hi Redfern, Mary Catherine Mc Glenon was born in the Third Quarter of 1897 in the County of Cork. It is probable that she was born at Barrack Hill, Fermoy where her Brother John Patrick was born on the 25th March 1896 to Patrick Joseph Mc Glenon, a Soldier, and Mary Ellen Doherty.
Suggest you use the free search on www.theglennons.com and post a message on the forum there for more info.
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Hi, thanks so much for the replies! My grandad just mentioned to me yesterday that his mother's mother was Mary Ellen Doherty! Thanks for pointing out the Glennons website, I shall take a more detailed look tomorrow.
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Hi,
Can anybody help with information about Rebecca McGlennon please?
She married an Alexander Young who was a Sargent in the RIC in Skibereen when he died - but I am note sure when that was, or much else about either of them for that matter. They had four children;
Elizabeth Jane, Ruth (relative of my wife), Hester Mary, & Lydia
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There was one Alexander Young in the RIC, who fits the timeframe ,his service number was 29357 and he joined the force between 1863 and 1865. His service record will provide you with lots of relevant information.
Alexander married Rebecca Mc Glennon in the last quarter of 1877 and the marriage was registered in Cork, Ireland. You can obtain a copy of the register entry from the GRO-the entry number is Volume 15 Page 35 Year 1877 District Cork.
Have a look at the 1901 Census. There is a Rebecca( age 48) married to a William Black, residing at Clifton Co Antrim with step children Lizzie, Ruth and Alexander. Possibly the same family? There is also an Alexander Young( born Co Antrim) described as ex RIC age 65 living in Tipperary.
Lots for you to check out
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Many thanks. That will be well worth following up. 'My' Rebecca is also supposed to have had a son Alexander so the names would fit your suggestion about step children.
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Some further info. A Google search indicates that Alexander Young ,a native of Donegal, Joined the RIC 1864 age 19. From Family Search BMD Registrations
Alexander died 1891 age 47. The death was registered in Limerick and the references are Volume 5 Page 295 Quarter 4 Year 1891 District Limerick if you want to order a copy of the death register entry.
Again from the Registration indexes a Rebecca Mc Glennon married a William A Black in Limerick 1895. The references are Volume 5 Page 295 Quarter 1 Year 1895 District Limerick if you want to order a copy of the Marriage register entry. This would be useful as it would show the names of the Fathers and addresses etc
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Many thanks.
Rebecca's daughter Ruth married Herbert Theobald Warner and had two daughters Beryl and Mavis. The family moved to England. Beryl was my mother in law (d.2003).
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I tried to post photo's of James, Hester, Rebecca and Mary McGlennon but was unable... if anyone is interested
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