I am researching the families of Thomas Byrne b.Abt 1820 and Margaret Brennan Byrne b.Abt 1820. They were from the parish of Leighlin in County Carlow. Their eight children were: John, Lawrence, Charles, Thomas, Terence, William, Ellen and Peter Vincent. William remained in Ireland while his siblings immigrated to Onondaga County, New York beginning in 1848. Lawrence was the first to leave, joining an uncle who immigrated to Onondaga County, New York at an earlier date. The uncle appears to be Patrick Brennan b.1821 County Carlow, d.1896 Pompey, Onondaga County, New York.

I have a great deal of information on the Brennans and Byrnes, plus other relatives who immigrated to Onondaga County, New York from County Carlow between 1848 and 1870. Most became successful farmers in their new homeland. The Brennans and Byrnes were recognized for strong faith and intelligence. Their children became teachers, farmers, priests, nuns, doctors, lawyers and business men.

Any information on these County Carlow families would be welcomed with gratitude. Thank you

Patty

Patsy,

I have no information on the individuals you mentioned. Good luck with your search.

Patty

Do you have any information on a Garret Byrne who is buried in Dunleckney in Bagenalstown? might have had a son named Sylvestor Byrne who married Mary O'Brien (My great grandparents} They settled in Helena New York near the seaway. My grandmother was Elizabeth Byrne who married my grandfather James Nowland

Dear Patty,

My Brennan ancestors were from Graiguecullen, Carlow, Ireland and 4,5or6 sisters all emmigrated to USA. They left their only brother Paddy behind.Their parents were Michael Brennan and Catherine Murphy.

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hi, my ggg grandma's name was Levina Brennan.....she lived in Onondaga County and was b.a. 1855, it says she was born in NY, but I was just wondering if you might know a Brennan that married a Levina, b/c this was not her maiden name, I do not know what her maiden name was....she had at least 3 children.....

I'm sorry but I have no known Brennan ancestor with that name. Good Luck, Patty

Ok, since I last posted I have found a lot of information.....John Henry Brennan b.a.1855 d.1913 married Lavinia. They are both buried at St. Agnes......

Lavinia is buried at Sect. 27 along with these people: John N Brennan d.1918, Anna Brennan d.1909, Elizabeth Brennan d.1909, Lawrence Brennan d.1907 and Michael Brennan d.1916. Michael was 65 years old when he died, and Anna was 60. John Henry was not buried at the same place though he was buried in Sect. 37. The cemetary could not find the list of the other people buried in this section so I know nothing of more of his family.

His obituary said that he had the following siblings outlive him: Joseph of Chittenango, Mrs. Anna Hosley of Chittenango, Edward of Texas, and Miss Mary Brennan of NY.

Do you have any information on any of these names?

Francesca

Sorry, Francesca, none of the Brennen's you write about are in my line. Patty

I have found some more information on my Brennans. John H. Brennan b.a. 1855 son of John Brennan b.1834 to John and Ann Brennan b.a.1798. The last three names mentioned were all born in Ireland....where I don't know......they imigrated on may 4, 1848 on the ship St. Patrick leaving liverpool. john h. Brennan b.a.1855 was raised in sullivan, madison county, ny (now known as chittenango, onondaga county). john h. brennan moved to syracuse sometime before 1900. anyone who knows of this family or thinks they may be linked please respond......

Francesca

My great grand parents were Michael Brennan & Catherine Murphy from Crochaun, Springhill, Killeshin. Their only son Patrick was my Grandfather and his son Thomas was my father. Id be delighted to hear from you.