Re: Information is wanted of Thomas McNamara, of Glandree,
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:15 am
Hi Sheila,
As you suggested, I continued the Maley story in the thread you've linked from your last posting. Have now put my focus on the Townland of Magherabaun in Feakle Parish as I believe it reveals important clues in the search for the missing Thomas McNamara of Glandree. As noted previously Andrew Sheedy McNamara of Glandree lived just west of Magherabaun and his bees appear to have flown in that direction according to Andrew's petty complaint in 1884. "Magherabaun" is sometimes spelt "Maherabane", "Magherbawn", or "Magherabane" in records and newspaper reports. I believe the meaning of "maghera" is a geographic "plain"; and having a look at google maps it does appear more flat compared to the more mountainous Glandree to the west. When discussing the mysterious Andrew McNamara (Bawn) who was leasing Plot 43 in Glandree per the 1855 Griffiths Valuation, you stated "here is what MacLysaght says about the surname, Bane / Bawn: An epithetic surname mainly found in Cos. Clare and Galway. formed from the Irish adjective bán (white) and often used synonymously with White" (see page 9). One explanation would be that "Magherabaun" stands for "White Plain" in English, perhaps this area gets lots of snow in winter? But I think it more likely that it is related to the people who live there. The "Bane" surname is more common in County Galway than in County Clare, where in the 1901 Census there were only 21 people with the "Bane" surname. But of this total there were 14, two thirds, that lived in Magherabaun. So perhaps "Magherabaun" might mean "Plain of the Banes" whose residents might be known for their very fair complexion? I reckon people with red hair often have a very fair complexion. Not to draw any conclusions on the meaning of "Magherabaun", but I did notice that Edward McNamara of Magherabaun who moved to Washington DC reported on his WWI rego that he had auburn hair with a fair complexion. His son Owen Joseph McNamara reported on his WWII rego that he had red hair with a fair complexion.
Fortunately, living in Magherabaun at the 1855 Griffiths Valuation there were only two McNamara's listed: Margaret McNamara in Plot 15 (just to the east of Andrew Sheedy McNamara in Glandree) and Michael McNamara in Plot 16 (adjacent to Plot 15). Magherabaun townland appears to have a direct relationship between the plot numbers on Griffiths Valuation and the house numbers in the 1901 Irish census which is helpful. In the 1901 census , there is also a Michael McNamara of Magherabaun living with his family in House 6, but he "married in" and is the son of Daniel McNamara and Anne Nugent of Kilmore, Uggoon. The McNamara's of Kilmore are a topic for another day.
In researching the McNamara's of Magherabaun, I believe I've found the parents of the carpenter James McNamara, son of James McNamara, who married Margaret Bowles. Many of their children went to Washington DC and I believe the Edmond McNamara who got in an accident in Washington DC working for the Baltimore & Ohio railroad was their nephew.
Magherabaun Plot 15a, 1855 Griffith Valuation: Margaret McNamara, 49 acres. Most likely the widow (her maiden name is unknown) of James McNamara. Plot 15 appears to have transferred from Margaret McNamara to her son Denis McNamara of House 15, who was the son of James McNamara (deceased) according to his 1873 civil marriage record. Margaret and James McNamara were parents of the below children:
1.0 James McNamara (age 65 in 1901; age 78 in 1911), a carpenter, son of James McNamara, married Margaret Bowles (age 50 in 1901; age 60 in 1911) of Glandree, daughter of John Bowles, at Drumcharley Chapel on 21 February 1870, witnesses James McNamara (his first cousin from Plot 16 below?) and Mary Casey. Margaret McNamara of Glendree, widow, died on 6 March 1937, age 74 years, according to informant, her son Ambrose; age 87 years would have been more accurate. I could not find the civil death record for James McNamara who died between 1911 and 1937. <Glendree, House 13, House 13>
............ 1.1 John J McNamara (1871 - 1 October 1946 in Pittsburgh) arrived in USA in 1892 according to census reports; wife Mary.
......................... 1.1.1 Margaret McNamara (age 17 in 1930)
......................... 1.1.2 Mary McNamara (age 16 in 1930)
......................... 1.1.3 Vincent McNamara (age 12 in 1930)
......................... 1.1.4 John McNamara (age 10 in 1930)
............ 1.2 James McNamara (1872 - 1956 in Pittsburgh) arrived in USA about 1900 according to census records. Worked as nurse at Mercy Hospital (founded by Sisters of Mercy) during first years in Pittsburgh. Married to Nellie Reilly (born PA, age 39 in 1910).
......................... 1.2.1 James McNamara (1909)
............ 1.3 Ellen McNamara (1874 - 1953 in Pittsburgh) arrived in USA about 1898 according to census reports. Married to Joseph D. Ihmsen.
......................... 1.3.1 Charles C Ihmsen (age 17 in 1920)
......................... 1.3.2 Eileen M Ihmsen (age 15 in 1920)
......................... 1.3.3 Sheila O C Ihmsen (age 6 in 1920)
............ 1.4 Henry McNamara (1876 - 1909 in Pittsburgh) arrived on 21 May 1899 on SS Rhynland at Philadelphia; contact was brother James McNamara of Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Returned to Ireland for a visit in 1904.
............ 1.5 Margaret McNamara (1879 - 1945 in Washington D.C.) worked at St Elizabeths Hospital in Washington D.C. On 12 July 1899 married Joseph L. Bond who also worked at St Elizabeths. Mrs. Bond returned from trip to Ireland with cousin Kate McNamara in 1903.
............ 1.6 Mary Kate McNamara (age 16 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, x> arrived in Philadelphia on 22 September 1901 on SS Noordland; contact sister Margaret Bond of St Elizabeths Hospital, Washington D.C. Living with sister Eleanor Ihmsen in Pittsburgh in 1910 through 1930 Census periods.
............ 1.7 Sarah McNamara (age 14 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, x> arrived on the SS Haverford at Philadelphia on 15 October 1906; her contact sister Mrs Margaret Bond, Washington D.C. On 21 June 1922, Sarah McNamara married Edward F. Wilson who worked for the Washington Post newspaper.
............ 1.8 Emily McNamara (age 9 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, House 13> arrived in Philadelphia on the SS Friesland on 22 May 1911; to her sister Margaret Bond at St Elizabeth Hospital, Washington DC. Emily married Elzie Ellis Turner on 11 June 1918 in Washington DC. Private Elzie E Turner was transported to France during WWI with the 313th Infantry (79th Division) on 8 July 1918. He died on 17 October 1918 at the Battle of Montfaucon during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
............ 1.9 Bridget McNamara (age 8 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, House 13>
............ 1.10 Ambrose McNamara (age 2 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, House 13>
2.0 Denis McNamara (1841 - 1910) married three times; first marriage unknown. He died on 17 June 1910, age 70, widower, son of James McNamara. <Magherabaun, Ayle, House 15, x>
..... widower Denis McNamara, son of James McNamara, married Catherine Digaden of Derryulk, daughter of John Digaden, at Tulla Chapel on 24 February 1873, witnesses James Nelson and Anne McGrath.
............ 2.? No children?
..... widower Denis McNamara, son of James McNamara (deceased), married Bridget Lynch (about 1845 - died 13 August 1903, age 58 years) of Liscullane, daughter Edward Lynch (deceased), at Tulla Chapel on 5 March 1878, witnesses Pat Nelson and Bridget Lynch.
............ 2.1 John McNamara (6 June 1880 at Feakle - ) <Magherabaun, House 15, House 16>
......................... 2.1.1 Bridget McNamara (age 3 in 1911) < Magherabaun, x, House 16>
......................... 2.1.2 Denis McNamara (age 2 in 1911) < Magherabaun, x, House 16>
......................... 2.1.3 Elizabeth McNamara (infant in 1911) < Magherabaun, x, House 16>
............ 2.2 Edmond McNamara (7 August 1881 per WWI rego - 19 January 1931 at Washington DC) married Annie Mealey of Glandree, daughter of Owen Mealey (dead), on 5 April 1907 at Tulla chapel. Arrived in New York on the SS Campania on 14 April 1907 <Magherabaun, House 15, x>
......................... 1.2.1 Owen Joseph McNamara (26 March 1908 per WWII rego - 24 July 1980)
............ 2.3 Denis McNamara (age 15 in 1901 - died 3 May 1905, 18 years) <Magherabaun, House 15, x>
3.0 Timothy McNamara (age 66 in 1901 living with brother Denis). Per Calendar of Wills, Administration of Estate of Timothy McNamara late of Maherabawn Feakle County Clare, who died 24 June 1915 at Lisdoonvarna, granted at Limerick to John McNamara, Farmer. <Magherabaun, House 15, unknown>
4.? Any McNamara sisters??
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Magherabaun Plot 16a, 1855 Griffith Valuation: Michael McNamara, 49 acres. Unknown wife; most likely father of James McNamara of House 16. When civil record for marriage of son James McNamara in 1872 becomes available online will confirm this theory and learn if Michael is still living in 1872.
1.0 James McNamara (unknown - prior to 1901) married Margaret Rodgers (about 1842 - died on 26 April 1904) of Killena on 10 February 1872 at Caher Feakle Parish, witnesses Patt Rodgers and Patt Molony. Civil marriage record not yet available to confirm father as Michael (deceased or living?), the name of James' first born son in 1876. <Magherabaun, Ayle, House 16, x>
............ 1.1 Mary McNamara (28 April 1873 - )
............ 1.2 Margaret McNamara (27 April 1874 - before 1878)
............ 1.3 Anne McNamara (22 May 1875 - ) married Patrick Mealey/O'Malley of Glandree, son of Owen Maley, at Feakle Chapel on 24 February 1906 <Glendree, ?, House 44>
......................... 1.3.1 William Joseph O'Malley (age 4 in 1911) <Glendree, x, House 44>
......................... 1.3.2 Mary Teresa O'Malley (age 3 in 1911) <Glendree, x, House 44>
......................... 1.3.3 Eugene Frederick O'Malley (age 1 in 1911) <Glendree, x, House 44>
............ 1.4 Michael McNamara (9 Jan 1876 - ) <Magherabaun, House 16, House 14>
............ 1.5 Margaret McNamara (7 Jan 1878 - ) <Magherabaun, House 16, x>
............ 1.6 James McNamara (14 Sept 1879 - ) <Magherabaun, House 16, x>
............ 1.7 Bridget McNamara (2 Nov 1880 - 12 Nov 1881).
The marriage of Anne McNamara of Magherabaun to Patrick Mealey of Glandree in 1906 is more evidence of the strong connections between families living in Glandree and Magherabaun.
On the Tithe Applotment Books for Lower Maherbane in Feakle Parish on 25 October 1827, three rows of McNamara's were listed (1) W'm McNamara, (2) James McNamara with note "James McNamara & Patt Correy", (3) James McNamara with note "James McNamara & Mich'l McMahon".
I believe the James McNamara (his widow Margaret) of Plot 15 and Michael McNamara of Plot 16, both plots of an equal 49 acres, are the sons of the James McNamara listed on the 1827 Tithe Applotment Books.
Speculation, of course, but could James McNamara (widow Margaret reported in Plot 15) and Michael McNamara (reported in Plot 16) of Magherabaun have had another brother who moved to adjacent Glandree? A brother that also named his first born son James McNamara?
John McNamara (1808 ?? - ??) and Mary Kelly (1808 ?? - prior to 1840) of Glandree:
1.0 James McNamara (1828)
2.0 John McNamara (1830)
3.0 Thomas McNamara (1832) - the missing Civil War soldier of Glandree??
4.0 Bridget McNamara (1834)
5.0 Johanna McNamara (1835) - the 2nd wife of John Hornbeck of Wawarsing NY??
....... Marriage to Bridget Coffey
6.0 Mary McNamara (1840) - married to James Madigan (witness Andrew McNamara), to Barnsley Yorkshire??
7.0 Anne McNamara (1843)
8.0 Pat McNamara (1845)
9.0 Michael McNamara (1847)
Edit (1) Denis McNamara married 3 times; Timothy McNamara death in 1915; Margaret Bowles McNamara death in 1937
As you suggested, I continued the Maley story in the thread you've linked from your last posting. Have now put my focus on the Townland of Magherabaun in Feakle Parish as I believe it reveals important clues in the search for the missing Thomas McNamara of Glandree. As noted previously Andrew Sheedy McNamara of Glandree lived just west of Magherabaun and his bees appear to have flown in that direction according to Andrew's petty complaint in 1884. "Magherabaun" is sometimes spelt "Maherabane", "Magherbawn", or "Magherabane" in records and newspaper reports. I believe the meaning of "maghera" is a geographic "plain"; and having a look at google maps it does appear more flat compared to the more mountainous Glandree to the west. When discussing the mysterious Andrew McNamara (Bawn) who was leasing Plot 43 in Glandree per the 1855 Griffiths Valuation, you stated "here is what MacLysaght says about the surname, Bane / Bawn: An epithetic surname mainly found in Cos. Clare and Galway. formed from the Irish adjective bán (white) and often used synonymously with White" (see page 9). One explanation would be that "Magherabaun" stands for "White Plain" in English, perhaps this area gets lots of snow in winter? But I think it more likely that it is related to the people who live there. The "Bane" surname is more common in County Galway than in County Clare, where in the 1901 Census there were only 21 people with the "Bane" surname. But of this total there were 14, two thirds, that lived in Magherabaun. So perhaps "Magherabaun" might mean "Plain of the Banes" whose residents might be known for their very fair complexion? I reckon people with red hair often have a very fair complexion. Not to draw any conclusions on the meaning of "Magherabaun", but I did notice that Edward McNamara of Magherabaun who moved to Washington DC reported on his WWI rego that he had auburn hair with a fair complexion. His son Owen Joseph McNamara reported on his WWII rego that he had red hair with a fair complexion.
Fortunately, living in Magherabaun at the 1855 Griffiths Valuation there were only two McNamara's listed: Margaret McNamara in Plot 15 (just to the east of Andrew Sheedy McNamara in Glandree) and Michael McNamara in Plot 16 (adjacent to Plot 15). Magherabaun townland appears to have a direct relationship between the plot numbers on Griffiths Valuation and the house numbers in the 1901 Irish census which is helpful. In the 1901 census , there is also a Michael McNamara of Magherabaun living with his family in House 6, but he "married in" and is the son of Daniel McNamara and Anne Nugent of Kilmore, Uggoon. The McNamara's of Kilmore are a topic for another day.
In researching the McNamara's of Magherabaun, I believe I've found the parents of the carpenter James McNamara, son of James McNamara, who married Margaret Bowles. Many of their children went to Washington DC and I believe the Edmond McNamara who got in an accident in Washington DC working for the Baltimore & Ohio railroad was their nephew.
Magherabaun Plot 15a, 1855 Griffith Valuation: Margaret McNamara, 49 acres. Most likely the widow (her maiden name is unknown) of James McNamara. Plot 15 appears to have transferred from Margaret McNamara to her son Denis McNamara of House 15, who was the son of James McNamara (deceased) according to his 1873 civil marriage record. Margaret and James McNamara were parents of the below children:
1.0 James McNamara (age 65 in 1901; age 78 in 1911), a carpenter, son of James McNamara, married Margaret Bowles (age 50 in 1901; age 60 in 1911) of Glandree, daughter of John Bowles, at Drumcharley Chapel on 21 February 1870, witnesses James McNamara (his first cousin from Plot 16 below?) and Mary Casey. Margaret McNamara of Glendree, widow, died on 6 March 1937, age 74 years, according to informant, her son Ambrose; age 87 years would have been more accurate. I could not find the civil death record for James McNamara who died between 1911 and 1937. <Glendree, House 13, House 13>
............ 1.1 John J McNamara (1871 - 1 October 1946 in Pittsburgh) arrived in USA in 1892 according to census reports; wife Mary.
......................... 1.1.1 Margaret McNamara (age 17 in 1930)
......................... 1.1.2 Mary McNamara (age 16 in 1930)
......................... 1.1.3 Vincent McNamara (age 12 in 1930)
......................... 1.1.4 John McNamara (age 10 in 1930)
............ 1.2 James McNamara (1872 - 1956 in Pittsburgh) arrived in USA about 1900 according to census records. Worked as nurse at Mercy Hospital (founded by Sisters of Mercy) during first years in Pittsburgh. Married to Nellie Reilly (born PA, age 39 in 1910).
......................... 1.2.1 James McNamara (1909)
............ 1.3 Ellen McNamara (1874 - 1953 in Pittsburgh) arrived in USA about 1898 according to census reports. Married to Joseph D. Ihmsen.
......................... 1.3.1 Charles C Ihmsen (age 17 in 1920)
......................... 1.3.2 Eileen M Ihmsen (age 15 in 1920)
......................... 1.3.3 Sheila O C Ihmsen (age 6 in 1920)
............ 1.4 Henry McNamara (1876 - 1909 in Pittsburgh) arrived on 21 May 1899 on SS Rhynland at Philadelphia; contact was brother James McNamara of Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Returned to Ireland for a visit in 1904.
............ 1.5 Margaret McNamara (1879 - 1945 in Washington D.C.) worked at St Elizabeths Hospital in Washington D.C. On 12 July 1899 married Joseph L. Bond who also worked at St Elizabeths. Mrs. Bond returned from trip to Ireland with cousin Kate McNamara in 1903.
............ 1.6 Mary Kate McNamara (age 16 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, x> arrived in Philadelphia on 22 September 1901 on SS Noordland; contact sister Margaret Bond of St Elizabeths Hospital, Washington D.C. Living with sister Eleanor Ihmsen in Pittsburgh in 1910 through 1930 Census periods.
............ 1.7 Sarah McNamara (age 14 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, x> arrived on the SS Haverford at Philadelphia on 15 October 1906; her contact sister Mrs Margaret Bond, Washington D.C. On 21 June 1922, Sarah McNamara married Edward F. Wilson who worked for the Washington Post newspaper.
............ 1.8 Emily McNamara (age 9 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, House 13> arrived in Philadelphia on the SS Friesland on 22 May 1911; to her sister Margaret Bond at St Elizabeth Hospital, Washington DC. Emily married Elzie Ellis Turner on 11 June 1918 in Washington DC. Private Elzie E Turner was transported to France during WWI with the 313th Infantry (79th Division) on 8 July 1918. He died on 17 October 1918 at the Battle of Montfaucon during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
............ 1.9 Bridget McNamara (age 8 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, House 13>
............ 1.10 Ambrose McNamara (age 2 in 1901) <Glendree, House 13, House 13>
2.0 Denis McNamara (1841 - 1910) married three times; first marriage unknown. He died on 17 June 1910, age 70, widower, son of James McNamara. <Magherabaun, Ayle, House 15, x>
..... widower Denis McNamara, son of James McNamara, married Catherine Digaden of Derryulk, daughter of John Digaden, at Tulla Chapel on 24 February 1873, witnesses James Nelson and Anne McGrath.
............ 2.? No children?
..... widower Denis McNamara, son of James McNamara (deceased), married Bridget Lynch (about 1845 - died 13 August 1903, age 58 years) of Liscullane, daughter Edward Lynch (deceased), at Tulla Chapel on 5 March 1878, witnesses Pat Nelson and Bridget Lynch.
............ 2.1 John McNamara (6 June 1880 at Feakle - ) <Magherabaun, House 15, House 16>
......................... 2.1.1 Bridget McNamara (age 3 in 1911) < Magherabaun, x, House 16>
......................... 2.1.2 Denis McNamara (age 2 in 1911) < Magherabaun, x, House 16>
......................... 2.1.3 Elizabeth McNamara (infant in 1911) < Magherabaun, x, House 16>
............ 2.2 Edmond McNamara (7 August 1881 per WWI rego - 19 January 1931 at Washington DC) married Annie Mealey of Glandree, daughter of Owen Mealey (dead), on 5 April 1907 at Tulla chapel. Arrived in New York on the SS Campania on 14 April 1907 <Magherabaun, House 15, x>
......................... 1.2.1 Owen Joseph McNamara (26 March 1908 per WWII rego - 24 July 1980)
............ 2.3 Denis McNamara (age 15 in 1901 - died 3 May 1905, 18 years) <Magherabaun, House 15, x>
3.0 Timothy McNamara (age 66 in 1901 living with brother Denis). Per Calendar of Wills, Administration of Estate of Timothy McNamara late of Maherabawn Feakle County Clare, who died 24 June 1915 at Lisdoonvarna, granted at Limerick to John McNamara, Farmer. <Magherabaun, House 15, unknown>
4.? Any McNamara sisters??
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Magherabaun Plot 16a, 1855 Griffith Valuation: Michael McNamara, 49 acres. Unknown wife; most likely father of James McNamara of House 16. When civil record for marriage of son James McNamara in 1872 becomes available online will confirm this theory and learn if Michael is still living in 1872.
1.0 James McNamara (unknown - prior to 1901) married Margaret Rodgers (about 1842 - died on 26 April 1904) of Killena on 10 February 1872 at Caher Feakle Parish, witnesses Patt Rodgers and Patt Molony. Civil marriage record not yet available to confirm father as Michael (deceased or living?), the name of James' first born son in 1876. <Magherabaun, Ayle, House 16, x>
............ 1.1 Mary McNamara (28 April 1873 - )
............ 1.2 Margaret McNamara (27 April 1874 - before 1878)
............ 1.3 Anne McNamara (22 May 1875 - ) married Patrick Mealey/O'Malley of Glandree, son of Owen Maley, at Feakle Chapel on 24 February 1906 <Glendree, ?, House 44>
......................... 1.3.1 William Joseph O'Malley (age 4 in 1911) <Glendree, x, House 44>
......................... 1.3.2 Mary Teresa O'Malley (age 3 in 1911) <Glendree, x, House 44>
......................... 1.3.3 Eugene Frederick O'Malley (age 1 in 1911) <Glendree, x, House 44>
............ 1.4 Michael McNamara (9 Jan 1876 - ) <Magherabaun, House 16, House 14>
............ 1.5 Margaret McNamara (7 Jan 1878 - ) <Magherabaun, House 16, x>
............ 1.6 James McNamara (14 Sept 1879 - ) <Magherabaun, House 16, x>
............ 1.7 Bridget McNamara (2 Nov 1880 - 12 Nov 1881).
The marriage of Anne McNamara of Magherabaun to Patrick Mealey of Glandree in 1906 is more evidence of the strong connections between families living in Glandree and Magherabaun.
On the Tithe Applotment Books for Lower Maherbane in Feakle Parish on 25 October 1827, three rows of McNamara's were listed (1) W'm McNamara, (2) James McNamara with note "James McNamara & Patt Correy", (3) James McNamara with note "James McNamara & Mich'l McMahon".
I believe the James McNamara (his widow Margaret) of Plot 15 and Michael McNamara of Plot 16, both plots of an equal 49 acres, are the sons of the James McNamara listed on the 1827 Tithe Applotment Books.
Speculation, of course, but could James McNamara (widow Margaret reported in Plot 15) and Michael McNamara (reported in Plot 16) of Magherabaun have had another brother who moved to adjacent Glandree? A brother that also named his first born son James McNamara?
John McNamara (1808 ?? - ??) and Mary Kelly (1808 ?? - prior to 1840) of Glandree:
1.0 James McNamara (1828)
2.0 John McNamara (1830)
3.0 Thomas McNamara (1832) - the missing Civil War soldier of Glandree??
4.0 Bridget McNamara (1834)
5.0 Johanna McNamara (1835) - the 2nd wife of John Hornbeck of Wawarsing NY??
....... Marriage to Bridget Coffey
6.0 Mary McNamara (1840) - married to James Madigan (witness Andrew McNamara), to Barnsley Yorkshire??
7.0 Anne McNamara (1843)
8.0 Pat McNamara (1845)
9.0 Michael McNamara (1847)
Edit (1) Denis McNamara married 3 times; Timothy McNamara death in 1915; Margaret Bowles McNamara death in 1937