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BRANIGAN Lawrence A - Vietnam Wall section 44 East

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2015-07-11 03:20:49Z

BRANIGAN Lawrence A - Vietnam Wall section 44 East

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Re: Thomas Francis Branigan Branigan Hotel Beloit, WI

SusanLCranley — 2014-01-04 06:16:37Z

Just seeing this now--many years later and no longer on anscestry. I will mail the article to you. If you have any info from Ireland, please share! Sue Cranley

Re: Peter J Branigan

Pwhite88 — 2012-04-25 00:47:10Z

Wow, this is a very old request but for what it is worth - in case you still get on here once in a while. Check this site
http://www.2manitowoc.com/Brosinarms.html

William Branigan born 27 June 1882 in Mooltan, India

leheinrich — 2012-03-29 15:59:00Z

My grandfather is Guido Patrick Joseph Branigan, born in Mooltan, India (now Multan, Pakistan) on 22nd June 1881or 1882 and I am looking for the descendants of his brother WILLIAM BRANIGAN born 27 June 1882 in Mooltan, India. Their parents were Patrick H Branigan (Bandmaster of the 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers) and his wife Maria J Branigan (born Byrne).

William followed in his fathers footsteps and also became the Bandmaster of the 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers.

William married Mary (born 1878 or 1881 in Galway, Ireland) and their children are:-
- Maria Bridget Branigan born 1907 in Mullingar, Ireland;
- Patrick Augustine Branigan born 1908 in Dagshai, India;
- William Branigan F born 1911 in Ferozepore, India and died 1912 Ferozepore, India; and
- Kathleen A Branigan was born in Ferozepore 1913 India.

Following the death of his father Patrick Augustine Branigan, at the age of 17 years old (1926), was sent to the USA and lived and worked in New York.

In 1929 Patrick visited Ireland and returned to New York together with his mother and youngest sister Kathleen – their names appear on the President Roosevelt’s Ship List when it docked in New York on 04th October 1929 – Branigan has been incorrectly spelt as Brannigan.

They appear on the 1930 Census as living in (2735 – 110 - 568) Bronx, Bronx, New York. Their surname has been misspelt Brannagan instead of Branigan and Maria whose name has been misspelt as Myad, appears twice on the census. Once at home with her mother and sibling and again at her place of work in Manhattan, New York, New York where her surname has been correctly spelt as BRANIGAN.

I cannot find any trace of them after the 1930 Census. Although the correct spelling of their surname is BRANIGAN it could have been misspelt as Brannigan, Brannagan or other. There is also the possibility that they might have changed the spelling of their surname.

My grandfather Guido Patrick Joseph Branigan came to Pietermaritzburg, South Africa to join the Natal Mounted Police in 1901 and I know that he stayed in contact with William's family after they went to live in the USA.

I'd love to hear from any Branigan who thinks he may be closely related to me.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Maria Branigan

levalley — 2011-07-31 23:21:19Z

How are you related? I too am going to Michigan later this week. Please contact me at paullevalley@peoplepc.com or (850) 222-1886.

Re: Maria Branigan

Sissyln2 — 2011-07-31 20:23:47Z

Hello, I am in Michigan working on the Bartley Family Tree and wondering if you could share your photos with me to put in my tree? Thank you. Cathy Bartley. I am sissyln2 In ancestry.com

Re: Maria Branigan

levalley — 2011-07-30 11:09:07Z

I have a few family records and pictures of George and Mariah's daughter Clarissa Bartley LeValley and her sister Mame Bartley Fox. Brothers Will and Hiram are mentioned. Clarissa has no living descendants. These things should now go to a relative.

Re: Thomas Francis Branigan Branigan Hotel Beloit, WI

garettstaley — 2011-06-17 15:51:36Z

Yes, Julia's son Hugh is my Grandfather! cool. Can you scan or mail me the article. I have not found anything about Thhomas' brother Edward and until you just confirmed it, I was only speculating that he was Thomas' brother. My address, if you would be so kind to just send a copy (if it is easier for you) is Garett Staley, 9356 Meadow Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.

I have a line on Edward's death certificate, if it pans out, and you are interested, I would be happy to forward you a copy.

Regards, Garett

Re: Thomas Francis Branigan Branigan Hotel Beloit, WI

SusanLCranley — 2011-06-17 02:09:24Z

I have a newspaper article that my great uncle saved which was written about Thomas (John middle name not Francis) Branigan, my great, great grandfather. It lists all kinds of relatives and neat dates and information.

I need to figure out how to scan in documents but I will happily share the information with you! Or I'd send you a copy the old fashioned way...

Basically the info I have is that Thomas left Ireland on 4/27/1861 and arrived 8 days later. He arrived in Beloit on 5/10/1861. Thomas came with at least 1 of his brothers. I did find the ship log info but I need to find it. Thomas was a shoemaker by trade and he invented and patented a shoe tree. He built/mangaged the Branigan Hotel in Beloit. I am related to his daughter, Catherine, who took over managing the hotel when her parents retired.

He had 3 siblings: Elizabeth Lavery (Jas Lavery)of Chicago who had no children; Richard (never married and lived and died in Beloit) and Edward who is listed as died in Beloit at age 28.

Edward's children are listed as 1. Edward R.(children listed as Ursula Bourgerding and Robert Branigan)

and 2. Julia Gilbert (Married Fred Gilbert of Cayahoga Falls, OH with Children Margaret, Edward, Hubert, Mary, Josephine, Thomas and Ellen.)

Thomas'father is listed as John Branigan who was born in Arnamullen, County Meath, Ireland in 1798!

If any of this sounds familiar, we are probably distantly related!

Sue Cranley

Re: Thomas Francis Branigan Branigan Hotel Beloit, WI

garettstaley — 2011-06-16 23:25:52Z

I think my ggranfather might have been Thomas' brother. My gggrandfather was named Edward Branigan, also from Meath Ireland, also with a father named John, and also lived in Beloit. Problem is, I can't find ANYTHING about him other than I think he died really young (1842 to 1874?). His daughter Julia is my ggrandmother.

Re: Thomas Francis Branigan Branigan Hotel Beloit, WI

SusanLCranley — 2011-04-15 03:06:05Z

My great great grandfather was Thomas Branigan who owned and managed the Branigan Hotel in Beloit, WI. I have an article and some good information.

Re: Moses Brangan/Branigan mar.Charlotte Douglas /Antrim,Ire.

dublin208 — 2011-03-25 14:39:55Z

Hi,

There was only only ONE person with the name MOSES BRANIGAN in the Royal Irish Constabulary, born in 1827 and joined in 1846. I can obtain a copy of his RIC Service Record if you have not got it already.

Contact me j_herlihy@esatclear.ie

Best regards,

JIM HERLIHY

finding branigan

nickybranigan292 — 2010-08-06 00:57:07Z

I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH INFO ON MY DAD SIDE. AS I DOUT NOW MUCH ONLY WHAT MY OLDER BROTHERS AND SISTER HAVE TOLD ME. MY DAD WILLIAM BRANIGAN BORN 1913 HIS MOTHER SURNAME WALSH. HIS FATHER BRANIGAN. BOTH AS FAR AS I KNOW CAME FROM IRELAND SETTLED IN LIVERPOOL. MY DAD HAD LOTS OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS WE WERE TOLD 14. THERE ARE SIX OF US SO WE MUST HAVE LOTS OF COUSINS? LOVE TO HERE FROM ANYONE WHO CAN HELP US. NICOLE VINCENT JAQUELINE MICHELLE DEBRA RAYMOND BRANIGAN.

Re: Family

sylviagard — 2009-09-22 21:48:11Z

I'm also looking for great uncles, John Branigan (1870) James (1867) Michael (1874) and great aunt Elizabeth (1965) All born in Liverpool or Bootle. Do you have any information?

Kate Branigan

mariejennings90 — 2009-08-22 13:57:05Z

Looking for information on Kate Branigan lived in Amboy Illinois or nearby in the late 1800's to 1900. She was born in Ireland c. 1840's.

William Branigan

mariejennings90 — 2009-08-22 13:55:14Z

Looking for information on William Branigan, lived in Ainsworth, Brown County, Nebraska in 1900. His mother's name was Kate and his wife was Mary.

Re: searching for my grandfather William Brannigan from Ohio

2005-01-11 11:13:43Z

Wondering if any information regarding William Branigan approx 83 years old he served in WW2 and was stationed in Steeple Morden England for some time, desperataly searching and keep hitting brick walls. Would be so gratefull for any info at all. Many thanks.

Re: searching for relatives

2004-06-25 13:31:23Z

Who where their parents?

Re: searching for my grandfather William Brannigan from Ohio

2004-06-25 13:11:02Z

I think I may have some information if you would please contact me at kathymelton@bellsouth.net

Re: George V. Branigan

2003-04-29 16:38:15Z

My e-mail has changed. If anyone has information regarding the above message, please e-mail me at TBranigan@attbi.com. Thanks, Tim

Re: Brannigans of Dublin and New YOrk State

2002-12-16 13:54:53Z

MacKensie;
My father thomas Brannigan had a brother John (Jack) who served in WWI and was a Capt. of tne Albany fire Dept. He was killed while serving as a fireman. My father was born in 1889 so he would be 113 yrs now and his brother Jack around he same age. I know nothing of his personal life, family etc. How old is you mother? If I am not mistaken some member of my fathers family worked in the State Hospital in Poughkeepsie? My grandfather Robert (Bob) Brannigan was Supt. of the Water Dept. in Albany and his wife was Ellen Riley. As I remember my father had two sisters, Mary and ?
brothers John, Bob, Jim, Pete.
That's about all I know. As i told you my great-grandfather was Michael Brannigan from Dublin and he married an Elizabeth Fitzgerald.
Happy Holidays
Jim Brannigan

Re: Brannigans of Dublin and New YOrk State

2002-12-16 02:51:58Z

Dear Mr.Brannigan,

Thank you for writting back i really appreciate it a lot! Well I have found out some more information from my mom, Her fathers name was Jack (John) Thomas Brannigan, Thomas being his middle name not his first. His siblings were his sister Patty who had a son names Patrick and he his brother Jimmy who was married to Lois and had 3 childern Sharron, Diane, and Jamie. John and Alice Brannigan were my mothers grand parents. All of which I have mentioned live/d in Poughkeepsie NY. My mom and her brothers and sisters were all born in Vasser hospital as well. My uncle terry which i mentioned before married Jean and he passed away a few years ago, she still lives in poughkeepsie. And that is all i know for now, please let me know if u have heard of any of these Brannigans...

Much Thanks,

MacKenzie
P.S I tried sending u an email direct from hotmai and it wouldnt let me so i have to do it on here...

Maurice Branigan

PBranigan4424 — 2003-08-28 21:52:36Z

Maurice Branigan was from Cappoquin, Waterford Co. his parents were Thomas Branigan and Ellen Cherron. His wife Hanorah (Nora) Burke's parents were Edward Burke Hanorah Hickey. Also emigrating were Maurice's brother John(I believe he lived in Cheyenne, Wyo.) sisters Mary (m. Patrick Powers, Columbus NE 4/30/1871) Bridget(m. civil war vet John Evans also settling in Wyo.)

Maurice Branigan

PBranigan4424 — 2003-08-28 21:52:36Z

Hi Jane, I have a copy of Nora's 1934 obituary that mentions she was from Cappoquin. I did not know that Maurice was from Tipperary. Maurice's son John was my grandfather, Gerald James (Jerry) Branigan was my father. I have some photos that I would be happy to trade for your info. Which branch are you from? Pat Branigan
My E-mail address is Pbranigan@nab.org

Tom Branigan

PBranigan4424 — 2003-08-28 21:52:36Z

Hi Sandy, Tom was my grandfather's brother. I have a great photo of his sale barn in Columbus (circa 1914). Send me your address and I will get a copy of it to you. Years ago we had an article about Tom that was printed in the Catholic newspaper in western NE. He spoke about growing up among the cowboys in Wyoming and the other detail that I remembered is the one you mentioned about him being the first white child born in Julesburg. His son Bill used to stop and visit us when he passed through North Platte (where I grew up). My E-mail address is Pbranigan@nab.org. Best regards, Pat

Re: Brangan/Braningan/Branigan etc..

Dion25 — 2003-08-01 08:55:27Z

Reference your message. Have knowledge of the following names in my Branagan side family tree. They are William, who was a baber in Oswego, NY, James who was a Police Officer in Fulton, NY. Julia who married I beleive a man named Skinner and lived around the New York city area. Mary who was name Mary Jane married to a man name of Claude Ferris and lived in Fulton, NY, Elizabeth who married William H. Chappell and lived in Fulton,NY, So, I do not beleive the above is or apart of your family. Altho the names fit your outline. Contact me in the future at BYDION10@aol.com

Catherine/Katherine Branigan/Brannigan

dgarrett_65 — 2005-11-04 22:43:26Z

Searching for any info on my ggrandmother. She was born in Pennsylvania, approximately late 1870's-late 1880's. She married my ggrandfather John Riley Cartwright, who was born in Arkansas in about 1885, and died in Texas in about 1941. They had 3 children, my grandfather, John Joseph Cartwright born in 1912 in Texas, Wilburn Cartwright born 1919 in Oklahoma and Adelaide Cartwright born in 1923 in Oklahoma.
Catherine/Katherine died in about 1929 of a burst appendix, either in Oklahoma or Texas.
There's a possibility that Catherine/Katherine's last name could also be Brannan/Brannon.

Branigan of Ashland KY

katmatt — 2004-06-17 19:25:18Z

My great great grandmother was a midwife in Ashland Kentucky, I believe her name was Katherine Branigan. She came to America after 1860. She had a few (possibly 4) sons of on which was George Edward Branigan who married Ethel Harriet Pruden. Any infornmation regarding Katherine her husband and how they came to live in Ashland KY would be greatly Appreciated.

searching for my grandfather William Brannigan from Ohio

gevanson1 — 2004-06-24 13:30:16Z

Has anyone information about a William(Bill) Branigan from Ohio who served in the 8thAF 355 fighter group in WW2 and spent 2 years in Steeple Morden England between the years 1943-1945 he met friends in Hitchin herts and I would be so gratefull for some help, we seem to think he will be approx 82 years old and still lives in Ohio,please would you contact me on my e.mail address

Re: Branigan-Ireland> NE

jmschroeder — 2003-04-09 13:46:54Z

I have information on Maurice Branigan's children. E-mail me at Charlie6283@cs.com if you're interested

John Branigan, b. abt. in 1868 in N.Y.

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-11 03:56:40Z

John Branigan, age 12 and born in N.Y., is listed in the 1880 census for the Juvenile Asylum in New York, N.Y.

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information that I found while doing research on Orphan Trains. The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/1880189.html

William Branigan, b. abt. 1871 in N.Y.

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-11 03:55:16Z

William Branigan, age 9 and born in N.Y., is listed in the 1880 census for the Juvenile Asylum in New York, N.Y.

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information that I found while doing research on Orphan Trains. The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/1880189.html

Re: Maria Branigan

greatnet — 2006-11-10 11:22:09Z

I am writing to you to tell youo that your maria branigan was listed in Mantowoc 2nd ward in Mantowoc in the
census 1860. sh eis not listed with parents but as a student listed by herself with others who are listed singly..at the bottom of the page however is a listing for a
alistir Branigan about 19 she was listed as 17 and a woman named Bridget Branigan listed about 43 it is not clear if they are all related or not.?? sorry

Re: John and Mary Branigan Rhode Island

ephillips6811 — 2005-11-09 16:10:00Z

After some research john's wife's name was not Mary it is Margaret. She died in 1849 and John in 1855 they are both buried in St Patrick's Cemetery in Providence Rhode Island. They are buried wiht the Murphy's. They came to America from County Cork abt 1845. I think there were three children John B born in Ireland 1843, Margaret born in Ireland 1841 and I think there was a Catherine born abt 1848 in Rhode Island.

Any help will be appriciated. I do have John b's history I am very ineterested in the others.

John and Mary Branigan Rhode Island

ephillips6811 — 2005-03-12 21:26:53Z

I am looking for information on John Branigan and his wife Mary. I'm not sure of thier birthdates but they have a son John B Branigan 1842. Thier son was born in Providence Rhode Island and married Avis Trim. I am looking to see if any one has anything on John and Mary.
Thank you

Re: James (SONNY) Branigan

FrankMcGonigal523 — 2009-04-02 23:37:20Z

My adopted brother was William,his birth name was Brannigan and he was called Sonny.
I don't have his birth cert but I'm sure he was born in Glasgow Scotland.
His birth date was 1928.
Frank McGonigal Ont.Canada

Re: James (SONNY) Branigan

debbiob2 — 2007-02-04 16:50:43Z

Hello Anthony
My husband Paul is a descendant of James Joseph O'Brien and Annie Branigan.
Their son John Joseph was his grandfather.
Which of their children are you descended from?
Do you have a family tree on Genes reunited?
Hope to hear from you soon
Debbi O'Brien

patrick branigan

LIZZY162 — 2005-04-06 19:12:03Z

I am looking for information on Patrick Henry or possible christen
Arthur patrick Henry Branigan born in chatham in kent about 1837
married maria burne. served in the army in india trying to locate
some details on the family, his grandson Patrick branigan sent to
america early part of the 20th centuary his father was william
born in america. he had one son guido who went to south africa
any news would be grateful

patrick branigan

LIZZY162 — 2004-02-09 22:40:18Z

looking for info on patrick branigan born in Kent in 1845
in the army in india had a son william, guido who went
to south africa we belive , william son sent to america
also called patrick became english professor has any one
any info on these people.

James Branigan, Minnie Branigan

JeffreyAlbanese — 2003-10-19 02:16:07Z

I am looking for any information on a James Branigan who had a daughter names Minnie and lived in Providence, Rhode Island around 1880

Charles Hugh BRANIGAN Obituary

archersl — 2003-03-26 01:46:53Z

I am NOT a relative. I posted this because he lived to be 100 years of age.

Published in the Sarasota (FL) Herald-Tribune 10 July 2002

Charles Hugh Branigan, 101, Venice, died June 25, 2002.
He was born March 27, 1901, in Bronxville, N.Y., and came to Venice in 1982 from there. He was an ophthalmologist at New York Manhattan Eye and Ear Clinic and ran the clinic for 20 years. He moved his practice to Bronxville and became president of the Lawrence Hospital there before retiring in 1977. He graduated from Queens University and Queens Medical School, both in Canada. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bronxville.
Survivors include sons Richard of Forestburgh, N.Y., Hugh of Tucson, Ariz., and John of Darien, Conn.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Services will be in Eastchester, N.Y., at a later date. National Cremation Society, Venice chapter, is in charge.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, South Sarasota Unit, 2100 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite A, Venice, FL 34293.

John Scott BRANIGAN obit 1923

Obits101 — 2009-01-10 22:06:44Z

...from the archives of The Oklahoman in
Oklahoma City, OK:

The Daily Oklahoman
Saturday
12-15-1923
p.16/16

In Memoriam

John Scott Branigan

Funeral services for John Scott Branigan,
67 years old, who died at his home in
Jones City, Friday morning, will be held
in that city at 11:30 o'clock Saturday
morning. Rev. A B Carpenter of Jones City
will officiate. The body will be sent to
Franklin, Ind., for burial.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Re: John and Mary Branigan Rhode Island

TrimRolla — 2007-01-19 05:17:44Z

I have an Avis (Johnson) Trim in my records. What info. do you have on her?

-Kelly Trim

John Branigan (Brannigan) b. ABT 1830 PA

PaulaJudd — 2004-06-25 17:09:11Z

Does anyone know the Penn. and/or Ohio connections of the TN John Branigan to other Brannigans? JOHN BRANNIGAN is listed on the 1880 Census, STEWART CO., TN as follows:
JOHN BRANIGAN, age 50, farmer, b. PA, both parents b. Ireland
ELIZABETH BRANIGAN, age 30, wife, b. VA, both parents b. VA
ELLEN, age 11, b. Ohio,
JULIA, age 6, b. TN
MATHEW,age 4,b.TN (Tombstone:JAMES MATTHEW BRANNIGAN)
NANCY, age 2, b. TN
WILLIAM, age 3 months, born Jan 1880
There was a Margaret Brannigan who married in Stewart Co., TN in 1882. She may have been John's daughter from a previous marriage or a sister to John.
Matthrew's children: JAMES, NAOMI, MARGARET, ANNIE MAE
Any leads appreciated, Paula

Re: Branigan of Ashland KY

rlmac121 — 2009-03-31 12:59:23Z

George Branigan was my grandfather & Ethel Pruden my grandmother. I started a family tree recently. (McKibben-Branigan family tree)
Roy McKibben

Mary Branigan, 1906-1998

map2knit — 2005-12-10 01:14:26Z

THE DAILY STAR (Oneonta, NY) Wednesday, August 5, 1998

Mary Branigan
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — Mary Branigan, 92, of R.R. 3, died on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
She was born on July 10, 1906, in Richfield Springs, a daughter of the late James M. and Mary McNaboe Filburn.
A lifelong Richfield Springs resident, she graduated from Richfield Springs High School and the Utica School of Commerce.
On July 9, 1934, she married Joseph Branigan in Richfield Springs. A loving union of 49 years until his passing in 1963.
Mary had first worked as a telephone operator for the New York Telephone Company and later for the Richfield Springs Central School district, retiring in 1966. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Richfield Springs and the Richfield Springs Senior Citizens where she received "Honorary Lifetime Member."
Surviving are her two sons and their wives, Joseph and Margaret Branigan of Delhi and Martin and Glenice Branigan of Richfield Springs; two daughters, Rosemary Branigan of Albany, and Barbara and her husband William Armstrong of Newfield; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leo and Lucius Filburn, and a sister, Edna Sitek.
Funeral from J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 5 West James St., Richfield Springs on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Joseph's Church at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Francis Husselbeck, pastor, and the Rev. Edward J. Ryan, officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 5-8 p.m.
Memorial donatins may be made to the Richfield Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad or St. Joseph's Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

==========
Not related, no further details.

Original obituary may be found at:
http://www.thedailystar.com/news/community/obits/1998/08/obs...

Re: maurice branigan

stevenbranigan — 2009-04-05 13:38:16Z

Maurice,

I'm also a Branigan. I'm from Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. Our family name is fairly common in this area. The history behind the name is that the Branigans were originally a sub clan of the now anglicised 'Owens' clan which ruled most of Ulster, Ireland [now Northern Ireland], prior to the plantations of the 16th century. The kingdom was called 'Tír Eogháin', which is gaelic for Kingdom of Eoghain/Owen and is now represented on the map of Ireland by the county known as Tyrone, again the anglicised version of the place name. I'm not sure whether the name is still prevalent in that area, but I do know that most of the Branigans who are located just south of the Northern Irland, Rep. of Ireland border are historically said to have been driven from their original areas by the incoming planters and relocated to southern areas of Ireland. I can also tell you that the 'real' or original version of our name is O'Brannigáin, meaning simmply 'of branigan'. The name also has serveral anglicised versions, Branigan, Brannigan, Branagan, Brangan and a few more which could also be said to have come from the original such as Brannagh, Brannan and some others.

Branigan, Bridget

lucy14382 — 2004-12-19 11:04:12Z

Unsure if Bridget came to Australia.

I know she married a Smith in Ireland & had a son William who was born approx 1870's & died in Australia approx 1932

William's first wife died & then he married Ethel Cecelia Grant

Any assistance would be great!!!!
Lucy

Re: Brannigans of Dublin and New YOrk State

2002-12-15 00:52:05Z

Hi my name is MacKenzie and I am 16 years old. I was kind of bored so i decided to try to look up my mothers family history, her name being Maura Brannigan (and her siblings Terry, Colleen, and twin brother Shane) She was raised in both Poughkeepsie NY and Alexandria VA. and Her parents were Thomas & Eileen Brannigan. I dont really know much about her childhood and im not so sure she really does either but i know that she was raised in an Irish, Cathloic home and even though her parents had a rough marriage they never divorced but were seperated. My mother never really knew her father and her mother was forced to raise all 4 of her childern as a single mother. It just intrested me in the fact that your fathers name is the same as my grandfathers... and that they lived very close... I would like to know more about my family and if u are related to me that would be nice to exchange information back and forth, so will you please write back email- spike_it_@hotmail.com
Thank you,
MacKenzie

Re: Thomas Francis Branigan Branigan Hotel Beloit, WI

2002-10-29 15:29:13Z

Try looking at Bannigan/Banigan. There were some Fox marriages there.