John and Ellen Hogan, West Bengal, India early 1800s

[SandyD]

Seeking information on family line of my great-grandmother, Margaret Hogan, born in Mhow, West Bengal, India 1860.  She had a sister named Kate (I have photo's of her).  The only sketchy information I have is that her father's name was John Hogan and her mother's name was Ellen.  They were from Ireland. They were missionaries in India. Later on he was in the Sepoy Mutiny.  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[ShaunJ]

The best place to start is https://www.familysearch.org/


There is this marriage possibility:

John Hogan aged 20
Helen White aged 20
Marriage date: 22 Nov 1857
at Colaba, Bombay, India
Groom's father: Michael Hogan


The following children are listed as born to John and Ellen Hogan in India circa 1860's:

Catherine Mary, Deesa 17/9/1858
Margaret, Mhow 16/8/1860
George Thomas, Poona 15/7/1862
John Charles, Kurrachee, 6/6/1866

[ShaunJ]

Here's another child born to John & Ellen at Mhow:

Ellen Hogan 18/11/1868

[ShaunJ]

Are you sure they were missionaries? A number of these births, including Margaret's, were reported in the regimental returns of 95th Foot.

[ShaunJ]

From army pension records on FindMyPast:

Paymaster Sergeant John Hogan 95th Foot
Indian Mutiny medal and clasp
Born Newry (?) Co Down
Joined army 1854 (under age)
Discharged 1877
Served 13 years in India

Intended place of residence: Thomas Street Dublin

[SandyD]

Shaun,

Thank you so much!! 

I've checked my record for my great-grandmother's birth and you found the correct information.  I believe they were missionaries before he enlisted.  In later years when Catherine (known as Kate) passed away she left her estate to the Jesuit brothers (my mom conveyed this to me, and it was the influence of her parents missionary work we believe that she made that decision).  My mom is going to be thrilled that this info has been provided.  Thank you once again.

[SandyD]

These are the two photos I have of Catherine (Kate) Hogan my great-aunt.  I've loved these photos since I was a small child.  I would image that my great-grandmother looked quite similar to her.

[ShaunJ]

John Hogan was 15 years and 10 months old when he joined the army on 20 July 1854. A labourer by occupation.

[ShaunJ]

Very nice photographs!