Knockhall, Killglass, Roscommon SHANAHAN

[dnk1002]

I am looking for relatives that remain in Ireland/related to Catherine or Hugh.  Here is what I have.
Catherine McHugh b. 1847 married Hugh Shanahan b. 1841 County Roscommon, Barony Ballintober North, Parish Kilglass, Townland Knockhall. (1901 Census)  The children are as follows: (I believe they were all born in Ireland)
Anne Shanahan b. 1869 married Thomas Hanley b. 1868
Bridget (Bea) Shanahan b. 1875 married John Sheeran b. 1865
Owen Shanahan b. 1878 married Katherine Feeley b. 1887 (My great great grandfather)
John Shanahan b. 1875 married Mary (Polly) Rogers b. 1879
Mary Shanahan b. 1882 married Patrick Hoar b. 1883
Hugh Shanahan b. 1892 married Annie McGarry b. 1893
Elizabeth Shanahan b. 1886 married Thomas Washington b. 1885
Michael Shanahan b. 1891 (Died in Passaic, NJ USA)
James Shanahan b. 1887 married Annie Casey ?
As  far as I know, James is the only one that remained in Ireland and had two children, Michael and Mae (Mary?) married Gerald Gearty.  Any information would be so helpful.  Thank You.

[johnros]

At 1857 Griffith’s Valuation:
Two McHugh (Michael and Terrence).
Two Shanaghans (Hugh and Daniel)
occupied land in Knockhall townland, Kilglass Civil, Kilglass Catholic parish.
The LDS British Isles Vital Records set of 16 CD lists the Civil birth of
Anne Shanahan 1869,
Michael Shanahan 1871.
Both births registered in Roosky Registrar’s District.
For more details on Knockhall townland
visit  http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=51430
and then http://www.roscommonhistory.ie/People/JohnHunter/Index2.pdf
For Kilglass Civil parish map visit http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/kilglass.html

[dnk1002]

Thank you Johnros.  I have been trying to find information on Anne but could not get a birth record.  I will also look into the 1857 Griffiths info you have.  I am also hoping to find some connections that lead me to find out if the family of James Shanahan still resides in that area.  Would love to visit there soon.  Thank you so much again.
K

[hallmark]

1911 Census...  http://www.rootschat.com/links/0893/

[dnk1002]

Thanks Hallmark.  I am trying to find the connection for the McHugh family and there are just so many.  Hard to figure out which one is the family I am looking for.   Gave me lots of helpful clues!
K

[P J Neylon (nee Collins)]

My mother in law Bridget Naughton (now deceased) was born in Knockhall in 1924. She was best friends with Mae Shanahan, they both came to England in the forties or fifties. Bridie remained here and married then had 3 children whilst Mae eventually returned to Ireland. She married Gerry Gearty & had 2 children a boy and a girl. Mae is still alive, and living in the area, unsure of precise details.
Bridie's sister married John hanley, his father is Tom hanley, not sure if it's the same one you mention.
My husband knows the McHughs (terence was my mother in law's uncle) and the Hoars, they are also related to the Foleys......all of whom are still living in the Knockhall area although quite a few family members emigrated to Boston in early 1900s.
Many members of these families can be found buried at Kilglass cemetery......a beautiful old cemetery overlooking Kilglass lake.
hope this helps
Pauline

[dnk1002]

Wow, Pauline.  I am soooooo happy you replied.  I had no idea that Mae was still alive.  I am so excited and can't wait to tell my Mother all this information.  Thank you so much.  I will really need to get in touch with Mae.  My Grandfather Hugh Shanahan used to go to Ireland with his sister Katherine to visit with them but once Hugh and Katherine passed, no one was in touch with the family in Ireland.  Do you happen to know if Mae's brother Michael is still alive?  I believe he remained a batchelor and had a homestead in Roosky.  I also don't have any information on Gerald and Mae Gearty's children. 
Thank you so much for this information. 
Kristen

[P J Neylon (nee Collins)]

have sent you a personal message

[bobo91]

hi , i live in roosky close to knockhall and know mea's son very well , he is also gerry after his father she has a daughter also living close to her .