Corry from Clounlaheen

[KMLubahn6609]

Hello everyone,
This is my first post on this forum. I recently got back from my second trip to the homeland, Furroor, Clare, Ireland. I have been doing family research for quite a while and have been focusing on the Corrys. Nora Eustace (nee Corry) is my great grandmother and the people listed below are her family. Nora's parents are John Corry and Ellen Whyte (from the Hand).
John's parents were James Corry and Margaret Walsh (Mountscot). Ellen's parents were John White and Bridget Connellan. Below is info I have to share and hopefully people will be able to fill in info and possibly look up records.

I have found no new information on Thomas Corry and Mary Bridget Cullinan. No birth dates, death dates, or locations. I am wondering perhaps if they are buried at Killernan but someone will have to go up there and look. I have their children as John, Margaret, and our relative, James. As for James, I have his birth in 1809 and death as 6 Apr 1889 Clounlaheen. I was able to find their marriage as 24 Feb 1846 on microfiche at the Clare Library. It states they were from Mountscot. Witnesses were Thomas Corry and Mary Walsh. I am wondering if these were the bride and groom’s siblings. I have Margaret Walsh’s birth around 1820 and death 6 Jan. 1895.

I have James and Margaret’s children as John and Phyllis, both buried together at Coore cemetery, in which we went and visited. I was able to find Phyllis in the Ireland census. I have her married to James Carmody (born 1851) in 1898. She would have been 39 years old. I am wondering if she was married before since that seems a little old to be married the first time. I have them listed as living in Knockanalban. Since she is buried with her brother and sister in law, I don’t know what happened with her marriage(s) or where James Carmody is buried. I show them not having children.

I have no info or locations for Ellen Whyte’s parents John and Bridget Connellan.
Now, for the children of John Corry and Ellen Whyte:
Patrick J. Corry was born 22 Nov 1887 (or possibly January) and died Sept 1968 in Rhode Island. He married Ellen M Looney 5 Nov. 1912 in Worcester, Mass. They lived in 51 Candace, Providence, Rhode Island. In 1935, Patrick worked as a packer in a machinery. Their children are James J. (1912-1988), Patrick Francis (1915-1991), John J. (1917-1990), Thomas Robert (1920-1984) and Helen M (1922-?) His wife Ellen died in 1953.
John was born 4 Aug 1888. You have told me he was a bus conductor in the Bronx, but I have not been able to find any records of him.
James was born 5 Feb 1890 (or possibly 10 Apr) and died July 1964. He married Anna S Leyden 14 Jun 1916 in Providence, Rhode Island. In 1935, he worked as a caretaker at a city park. Their children are James J 91917-1988), Anna Rita (1919-?), Mary Esther (1921-?), Helen L (1922-?), Kathleen M(1926-?_, and Raymond C. (1932-?)
Bridget was born 3 Oct. 1892. I have her listed in the 1911 Ireland census as being a servant at the McCarthy house, which was not very far from her childhood home. I have nothing else on her.
Margaret was born 5 Dec. 1893 and died May 1981. Her husband James Sheedy died in 1984. In 1940 they lived in the Bronx. Their children are Helen (1933-?) and James (1934-?)
Michael and David, I have no new info.
Mary was born 24 Mar 1898 and immigrated in 1914. Her and her husband, Patrick Finn lived in the Bronx in 1940. Their children are Mary Esther (1926-?) and John Patrick (1928-?)
Ellen was born 12 Apr 1899. I have no other info other than her husband William Moroney and children Kitty and Rita. I have not been able to locate where they lived.
Thomas was born 23 mar 1901. The 1940 census shows him living in the Bronx with his wife Catherine, no children. His occupation is listed as a chauffeur at an asphalt business.
I have no new info on Daniel. I am unable to locate him.
I have Kate living in the Bronx in 1940 with her husband Thomas Russell and her two children Mary Catherine (1938-) and Eileen P (1939-). Their son Thomas must have been born after 1940. Thomas (the husband) worked as a building handyman.
The only new information on Lizzie is that her husband Martin O’Connor died 29 Feb. 1936 at the age of about 33 years and is buried in the Coore graveyard. I don’t have any other information on her, her death, or the years her children were born.
Francis was born 26 Mar 1909 or the 24 Apr. he died April 1987. I believe his wife, Catherine, died in 2002. In 1940, Frank worked as a ticket agent at an elevated railway. Nora was born about 1935 and Ellen in 1936. The other children must have been born after that.
This is pretty much the information I have right now. Perhaps there is more to uncover, perhaps at the same church you obtained the marriage records of John Corry and Ellen White. Hopefully some of this information sparks some more memories and uncovers some more information. If you do remember more or uncover more information, please let me know and I’ll add it to what I have.

[Kevin J. O'Brien]

Lubahn,

I have records that may help you with your research on the Corry and White family of Cloonlaheen.
You can contact me at kildimo@hotmail.com

James Corry and Ellen Walsh of Cloounlaheen, Co Clare, Ireland
Baptism Dates from Kilmurry-Ibrickane Parish
Nora 4 April 1847
Mary 29 April 1848
Daniel 9 March 1852
Margaret May 1853
? 8 May 1858
Ellen 16 June 1860
Bridget 31 Dec 1863

Killernan Graveyard:

ERECTED BY JOHN CORRY CLOHANMORE IN MEMORY OF HIS BELOVED FATHER JOHN CORRY CLOUNLAHEEN WHO DIED APRIL 6th 1839 AGED 30 YEARS FOR HIM & POSTERITY MAY THEY REST IN PEACE AMEN

ERECTED BY PHYLLIS CORRY IN MEMORY OF HER FATHER JAMES CORRY CLOUNLAHEEN WHO DIED SEPT 6th 1889 AGED 80 YEARS AND MOTHER MARGARET CORRY DIED JAN 16th 1895 AGED 75 YEARS MAY THEY REST IN PEACE AMEN

Slan,
Kevin J. O'Brien

[KMLubahn6609]

thank you for the info. This may explain some things.

[KMLubahn6609]

any chance you have a marriage record for a Mary Corry to a Michael Egan?

[Kevin J. O'Brien]

Any idea what year they were married?

Kevin

[KMLubahn6609]

First child was April 1871 so I would assume a year or two before then?

[Kevin J. O'Brien]

Here you go,

If you get the civil record, I would be interested in Michael's townland and father's name.

I did not find any children born of this marriage in the parish.

29 Jan 1870
Michael Egan & Margaret Corry
Witnesses: James Corry & John Ryan
Priest: P. Moran

Slan,
Kevin J. O'Brien

[johnmayer]

The Corry family was present in neighboring Kilmaley Parish, with a connection to Clondegad Parish. These Corry's were not present before the 1855 Griffith's Valuation.

THE CORRY’S OF SHEEAUN, FURROOR

Cornelius Corry and Mary Reidy
Cornelius Corry and Mary Reidy were married in Kilmaley Church on June 12, 1887. At the time of the 1901 census the family was living in neighboring Clondegad Parish. Ten years later they resided in Sheeaun, Furroor. The census identified the family as having had seven children born and five surviving.

1901 Census of Lanna, Clondegad
Corry Cornelius Head 43
Corry Mary Wife 43
Corry Mary Daughter 14
Corry Michael Son 12
Corry Catherine Daughter 7
Corry Patrick Son 4
Corry Cornelius Son 3

Bridget Corry was Baptized in Kilmaley Church on June 15, 1903. Her Godmother was listed as Annie Kelly. Bridget enrolled in Lisroe School in 1909.

1911 Census of Sheeaun, Furroor, House Number 3
Curry Cornelius 53 Male Head
Curry Mary 53 Female Wife
Curry Michael 21 Male Son
Curry Kate 16 Female Daughter
Curry Pat 14 Male Son
Curry Cornelius 12 Male Son

Cornelius (Con) Corry died May 29, 1945. His wife Mary died on June 27, 1935. A daughter named Bridget died on November 21, 1910 and their son Con died December 19, 1972. All are buried in Kilmaley Cemetery.


THE CORRY’S OF BEALCRAGGA, KILLANNIV

Here lies the body of Margaret Corry, alias Griffy departed this life 19th of August 1811 age 30 years. Erected by his sons John and Patrick Corry for them and posterity May she rest in peace.

The Corry family appears in the 1855 Griffith’s Valuation, where John Curry and John Griffey are renting 95 acres, three roods and six perches from Stafford O’Brien. The land consists of a two homes and offices.

John Corry and Anne Boland
John Corry and Anne Boland had at least seven children. Here are baptism records for a daughter named Mary, who was baptized on March 17, 1863. Her Godparents were Pat (Corry?) and Mary Boland. A second daughter Margaret married James J. McCaw of Aildevour. It is likely that this John Corry and the John Curry listed in the Griffith’s Valuation are the same.

1901 Census of Bealcragga, Killanniv
Corry John Head 70
Corry Anne Wife 68
Corry Micheal Son 28
Corry Joseph Son 26
Corry Nellie Daughter 34
Corry Delia Daughter 24
Corry John Grandson 5


Joseph Corry and Margaret Burke
Joseph Corry and Margaret Burke were married in 1907. They had at least six children. The following were Baptized before the 1911 census:
• John Corry born April 5, 1908 (John Griffey and Margaret Griffey)
• Mary Corry born March 26, 1909 (James Burke and Mary Burke)
• Anne Corry born March 17, 1911 (Miko Burke and ? Burke)

There was a fourth child present (Patrick) in the 1911 census. He most likely died shortly after as there was a second child named Patrick born in 1917.

1911 Census of Bealcragga, Killaniv, House Number 14
Corry Joseph 37 Male Head
Corry Margaret 36 Female Wife
Corry John 3 Male Son
Corry Mary 2 Female Daughter
Corry Patk 1 Male Son
Corry Anne 0 Female Daughter
Corry Michael 39 Male Brother
Corry Anne 77 Female Mother
McCow Pat 23 Male Servant

• Margaret Corry born July 5, 1912 (James Murphy and Norah Murphy)
• Michael Corry born September 14, 1913 (James Murphy and Norah Murphy)
• Patrick Joseph Corry born March 18, 1917.

Mary Corry married Thomas Brohan in Barefield, on September 1, 1939. Her brother Patrick Joseph immigrated to England and married Brigid Kelleher on April 13, 1941 and their sister Margaret married Patrick Daffy, in Ennis, on February 13, 1945.

[KMLubahn6609]

Here you go,

If you get the civil record, I would be interested in Michael's townland and father's name.

I did not find any children born of this marriage in the parish.

29 Jan 1870
Michael Egan & Margaret Corry
Witnesses: James Corry & John Ryan
Priest: P. Moran

Slan,
Kevin J. O'Brien

What parish or area was this in, if you know? They raised their kids in the Cahermurphy, Kilmihil area. I was able to locate those records for the kids, just needed to make the link. Thank you so much!

[miriam scahill]

Re Marriage of Mary Corry and Michael Egan 1870. As Mary was from Clounlaheen - the wedding poss. took place at Coore Church which is in the Parish of Kilmurray/Ibricken - Kevin has done great work on the Parish Records which are on www.clarelibrary.ie. - Genealogy - Donated Material - Bapt. Records. It looks as if Michael was from Cahermurphy which is in Kilmihil Parish - not too far away. Kilmihil Parish has great info on www.kilmihil.com (I think !! or .ie) !! Under 'History' you will find Bapt. Records and I see the following children for Michael & Mary : Mary b. 1874; Margaret b. 1876; Tom b. 1877; Margaret b. 1879 and Patrick b. 1881. You can also view Graveyard inscriptions. Kevin - on another note - - I was interested in the info re 'HOWARDS - vagrants from INAGH. !! My Great=grandmother was Margaret Howard from Carrowlagan born in the late 1870's (must check date).!!!
Miriam.

[miriam scahill]

I am back again !! I had another look at Bapt. Reg. for Kilmihil - and see - Mary b. 1871 and Ellen b. 1887. Also lots of info on Clare Library - Genealogy - Research Support - Civil Parish Index - - selecting Kilmihil and Kilmurray/Ibricken.

[KMLubahn6609]

Re Marriage of Mary Corry and Michael Egan 1870. As Mary was from Clounlaheen - the wedding poss. took place at Coore Church which is in the Parish of Kilmurray/Ibricken - Kevin has done great work on the Parish Records which are on http://www.clarelibrary.ie. - Genealogy - Donated Material - Bapt. Records. It looks as if Michael was from Cahermurphy which is in Kilmihil Parish - not too far away. Kilmihil Parish has great info on http://www.kilmihil.com (I think !! or .ie) !! Under 'History' you will find Bapt. Records and I see the following children for Michael & Mary : Mary b. 1874; Margaret b. 1876; Tom b. 1877; Margaret b. 1879 and Patrick b. 1881. You can also view Graveyard inscriptions. Kevin - on another note - - I was interested in the info re 'HOWARDS - vagrants from INAGH. !! My Great=grandmother was Margaret Howard from Carrowlagan born in the late 1870's (must check date).!!!
Miriam.

I have looked under donated material and have found much donated in regards to other last names but nothing in general from the parishes im looking for. Is there a way to find that info on the site? I did much of my family tree and when i went to the clare library the only other resouce was microfiche records which were tedious to go through. I have got lots of info from the kilmihil site and needed to make the connection.

[KMLubahn6609]

Does anyone have information on the Children of James Corry and Margaret Walsh in Clounlaheen? The people below I think are their children, Phyllis and John I have confirmed. James and Margaret are buried in Killernan and Phyllis and John in Coore.
Nora Corry
1847 –
Mary Corry
1848 –
John Corry
1850 – 1938
Daniel Corry
1852 –
Margaret Corry
1853 –
Phyllis Corry
1858 – 1938
Ellen Corry
1860 –
Bridget Corry
1863 –

[Kevin J. O'Brien]

Miriam Scahill,

I would be glad to help you with the Howard family.

Contact me at my O'Brien Blog or killernanfarm@gmail.com

Slan,
Kevin J. O'Brien

[KMLubahn6609]

sorry if I'm asking too many questions. I really do appreciate the help I'm getting on here. I'm actually using this info to collaborate with others and making new connections on my tree. Sorry if I didn't say it yet but thank you all for your help.