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Dwanes from Waterford/Cork

Dwanes from Waterford/Cork

Vicky Lord (View posts)
Posted: 17 Aug 2006 12:23PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: DWANE
I dont know if anyone can help, my 2x great Grandfather was Deglan Dwane born abt 1848 in the area of Youghal on the border of Co Waterford and Cork. His father was Thomas Dwane. Deglan joined the Army and married in England (Mary Payne) and once he left the army he lived in the Billericay area of Essex Eng until he died in 1899. I dont know how to research his irish family so if anyone can help I would appreciate it. Regards Vicky

Re: Dwanes from Waterford/Cork

Posted: 11 Oct 2006 9:29AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Dwane
Daglan Dwane and Mary dwanwe had a son William John Dwane. He was born in Brilericay 1888. William joined the Army and became a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers.

He married in Mar 1914 prior to going to WW1. He was killed 31 Oct 1914 age 26 in the first major battle of the war at Gheluvelt near Ypres, Belgium. His wifes name was Sarah Maud Dwane of 6 Hilda Rd, Moyston Rd, Brixton London. I am sure that he had a son.

I am not sure that Daglan was related to my side of the family. I can trace my Great Great Grandfather John Dwane back to to the general area of Bromley/Mile End London in 1874. My grandfather and William Joseph and his brother John came out to NZ in1910.

Re: Dwanes from Waterford/Cork

Vicky Lord (View posts)
Posted: 11 Oct 2006 5:50PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: DWANE DUANE
That would make sense because Deglan was himself a member of the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers and although he was not at Rorkes Drift his Regiment and members of his battalion were. Deglan died an Army Pensioner in 1899 and I was lucky to find his records at The National Archives which is where I got his place of birth of Youghal in County Cork/Waterford. Its possible they are related but how I dont know, its a relatively unusual name even in Ireland as far as I can make out (from lack of succes in finding any Dwanes!) - but its finding the link in Ireland that would be the problem. I take it from your note that you have not had any luck in tracing your ancestors back to Ireland yet.

Re: Dwanes from Waterford/Cork

Posted: 19 Jun 2007 10:14AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: DWANE
Hi Vicky, am rsearching the Dwane name to.
I understand we hailed from Bruff County Limerick.
I have a Thomas Dwane who was a brother of my grandfather, Thomas to my understanding, lived im Wimbleton, England, and had two daughters Betty and Angela.
William Joseph Dwane who came to New Zealand in 1909.
Should I be of any help don't hesitate to email me.
Philip Dwane

Re: Dwanes from Waterford/Cork

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 10:14PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Dwane
My father, John Dwane (b. 1925) was born in County Cork (Bantry). His father was David T. Dwane, who was post master general. All of his brothers, save two, have passed away. Dr. Frank Dwane now lives in Dublin. And David Dwane, my uncle...no grandfather, lives in London, England. I have an aunt, Kay, who is still living...she lives in Dublin. My uncle Tom passed away about 10 years ago and my uncle Eamon passed away about seven years ago.

My father's father was involved in the Easter uprising in the early 20th century. He also wrote a biography of the Éamon de Valera, the former president of Ireland, who he went to school with as a young boy.
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