The Dunkerrin Fanning Family Castleroan Co Offaly Ireland
I have been wondering if my Fanning family who I have traced as far back as Lissaroon in Drom and Inch Parish and who are buried in Ballycahill Cemetery near Thurles could be related to the Fanning family at Dunkerrin.
I have come up with two DNA matches who are descended from William Fanning of Castleroan who married Ellen Eviston of Clonomocogue. My Fannings have a long association with the Evistons of Clonomocogue. I am thinking that William’s father may well have been the brother of William Fanin of Lisaroon. Unfortunately records start too late to know his name and verify. I will keep checking DNA matches.
In the Tithe Applotment Books there are three Fannings in Castleroane in 1825:
William, James and Patrick Fanning.
In Grifiths Valuation about 1850 there is a Patrick Fanning, Philip and William Fanning at Castleroan Dunkerrin.
I looked through these baptism records as William Fanning and his brother Philip married two Eviston women, most likely sisters, from Loughmore Parish.
My Fannings are related to the Evistons. So I was interested to see if there might be a connection to the Fannings from Lissaroon. I couldn’t find anything to indicate this other than Martin Eviston’s involvement.
Philip Fanning married Mary Eviston on 31 Jan 1822 in Loughmore Parish. William Fanning married Ellen Eviston on 27 Jan 1825 also in Loughmore Parish.
Rootsireland has baptism records for this parish from 1820 to 1911 and irishgenealogy.ie has civil birth records from 1864.
The main Fanning families in this parish seem to have lived in Castlerone.
Cicil townlands for this parish at the time of the Tithe Applotment Books, 1823-1837: Army Hill,Ballinakill,Ballymoheen, Ballynamoe, Ballyrehy, Ballyrickeen, Ballyslea, Ballystanly, Barna, Big Crimlin, Boherna, Bouladuff, Bruckerra, Burrow, Busherstown Demesnor, Busherstown Hill, Castleroane, Castletown Glebe, Clashagad, Clayduff, Clonbrennan, Clonegana, Clonemohan, Clyduff, Coolroe, Corrageen, Couracleesan, Couracleevan, Dromroe, Dunherrin, Dunkerrin, Dunkerron, Eyrecourt, Franckfort, Franckfort Demesne, Glascloon, Glebe Lands, Gurteen, Honeymount, Kilemane, Lisdavouck, Lisduff, Little Crimlin, Loughane, Lyre, Milltown Mill, Moate,Moate Quarter, Montore, Mount Heaton, Myrtle Lodge, Myrtlegrove, Old Deer Park, Plantations, Rathnavogue, Rutland, Stump Farm, Summerhill, Utrench Lands (Lyre)
I have included any Fanning god parents as these were nearly always related. They also give some idea of who was alive and when.
If you are on a PC you can search these records using Control + F
8 Jan 1820, Mary of John Talbot & Catherine Fogarty, Castleroan sp: ? Talbot & Catherine Fannan
4 Oct 1820, Mary of Francis Meagher & Winny Comerford, Brocaire? sp: Michael Fannon & Anne Fennell
25 Jan 1821, William of Patt Fannon & Mary Gleeson, Castleroan sp: Dennis Flannery & Ann Halloran?
28 Apr 1821, James of James Fannon & Judith Fannon, Castleroan, sp: Pat Fannon & Mary Fannon
26 Mar 1822, John of Captain Chetwall? & Sally Fannen sp: Mary Magennis
19 Feb 1823, John of Darby Coonan & Catherine Conrahy, Castleroan sp: James Fannon & Judith Fannon
16 Jul 1823, Anne of James Quinlan & Jane Conrahy, Castleroan, sp: Patt Fannon & Anne Gleeson
Records missing from 16 August 1823 to 1 Jan, 1824.
16 Feb 1824, Patt of Patt Fannon & Mary Gleeson,Castleroan, sp: William Markan & Mary Fannon
3 Apr 1824, Anne of James Fannon & Judith Fannon, Castleroan, sp: PhilipFannon & Mary Fannon
10 May 1824, Mary of Thomas Higgins & Bridget Fannon, Ballyshea? sp: Michael Fannon & Anne Carrol
1 Sept 1826, Mary of Pat & Bridget Fannin sp: Dan Banin & Ellen Fannin
20 May 1827, Elizabeth of John Jennings & Mary Fanning, Ballyclons? sp: Stephen Maher & Margaret Fanning
30 Oct 1827, Margaret of William Fanning & Ellen Eviston, Castleroan sp: Pat Fanning & Cath Fanning
12 May 1828, William of Phil Fannon & Mary Eviston, Castleroan, sp: Andrew Maher & Ellen Eviston
18 Aug 1828, John of James Haydon & Anne Fannan, Bally? sp: Michael Fannan & Anne Boon
26 Jul 1829, James of John Jennings & Mary Fannan, Ballinakill, sp: Pat & Winifred Fannan
8 Sept 1829, Michael of Patt Fannan & Mary Gleeson, Castleroan, sp: John Fitzgerald & Mary Fannan
25 Sept 1829, Martin of William Fannan & Ellen Eviston, sp: Martin Eviston & Judith Fannan
23 Aug 1830, Patt of Pat Meany & Nancy Gleeson, Castleroan, sp: Pat Fannan & Sally Fannan
12 Sept 1830, Catharine of John Armstrong & Ellen Stapleton, Rathnowerge? sp: Philip Fannon & Ellen Fannon
13 ? 1831? Denis of Edmond Fannan & Catherine L? Derrunclear? sp: William Neys? & Winifred Cahill
17 May 1831, Bridget of James Haydon & Anne Fanning, Rathenavege? sp: Michael Fanning & Judith Doyle
4 Nov 1831, Ellen of William Fannan & Ellen Eviston, Castleroan, sp: Michael Flannery & Anne Mullally
29 Jan 1832, Mary of John Jennings & Mary Fannan, Foxboro sp: Philip Kennedy & Catherine Maher
2 Dec 1832, Philip? of Philip Fannan & Mary Eviston, Castleroan sp: William Fannan & Sally Fannan
16 Feb 1834, Judith of John Jennings & Mary Fannan, Foxboro sp: James & Bridget Jennings
23 Mar 1834, William of William Fannon & Ellen Eviston,Castleroan, sp: Andrew & Mary Meagher
3 Aug 1834 ??? of ??? Carroll & Mary Fanning, Couralivera?? sp: James Fanning & Onny Carroll
5 Oct 1834, Sarah of Peter Egan & Margaret Carroll, Coolroe? sp: Daniel Egan & Mary Fannan
12 Jan 1835, Anne of John Hennessy & Mary Maher, Castleroan, sp: Patt Hennessy & Sally Fannan
8 Apr 1835, Margaret of John Fannan & Mary Carroll, Ballinakill sp: Eliza Hassett?
27 Sept 1835, Michael & Mary of Connor Fermoy & Mary Fannan, Dunkerrin sp: Judy Curtis & Margaret Treacey
13 Oct 1835, Patt of James McPhee? & Catherine Flanery, Castleroan, sp: William Fannan & Catherine Ryan
18 Nov 1835, John of Patrick Meary & Nancy Gleeson, Castleroan, sp: Patrick Fannin & Mary Fannin
14 Dec 1835, William of Patt Fannan & Kitty Maher, Foxboro sp: John & Betty Jennings
10 Feb 1836, Mary of Thomas Farrell & Sally Fanning, Ballerehagh? sp: Oliver Farrell & Mary Coorran?
23 deb 1836, Catherine of Billy Talbot & Kitty Maher , Castleroan, sp: William Fannan & Mary Meagher
29 Apr 1836, James of Alexander Carrol & Mary Fannan, Corracleeran? sp: Daniel Egan & Sally Fannan
5 May 1836, Margaret of Phil Fannan & Mary Eviston, Castleroan, sp: John Hennessy & Mary Fannan
25 Oct 1836, Kitty of John Gannings & Mary Fannin, Ballinokile, sp: John Quinlan & Betty Gannings
16 Jan 1837, Margaret of Pat Fannon & Catherine Meagher, Foxborough sp: Mat? Jennings & Mary Fannon
4 Oct 1837, William of James Gleeson & Catherine Talbot, Honeymount or gall? sp: James Talbot & Mary Fannan
2 Dec 1837, Anne of Daniel Fanning & Mary Kennedy, Kilenian sp: Patt Coonan & Sally Ryan
10 Jan 1838, Nancy of Patt Meany & Nancy Gleeson, Dunkerrin sp: Patt Fannan & Peggy Meany
22 Apr 1838, Winifred of Patt Cleary & Biddy Kenedy, both of Grove, sp: Michael Fanning & Mary Tierney
14 Aug 1838 X John of John Henesy & Mary Meagher, Castleroan sp: Thomas Fanning & Margaret Fanning
2 Sept 1838, Honora of Alexander Carroll & Mary Fannon, Coolaclerin sp: William & Catherine Fannon
23 Sept 1838, Catherine of Michael Bourke & Mary Ryan, Myrtle? sp: Mary Fannan & Pat Ryan
7 Oct 1838, Mary of Phil Fannan & Mary Eviston, Castleroan sp: James & Mary Maher
25 Oct 1838, James of William Fannon & Ellen Eviston, Castleroan sp William Fannon junior & Mary Fanon
25 May 1839, John of James Dillon & Bridget Quinlan, B Hill sp: John Fannon & Judy Cummins
4 Nov 1839, John of Michael Maher & Sally Fanon, Rananje? sp: William Fannon & Judy Maher
2 Feb 1840, James of Patt Fannon & Kitty Maher, Ballinakile sp: John Corboy & Betty Jennings
14 Feb 1840 X Daniel of Daniel Fannon & Mary Kenedy, Kilemore sp: Daniel & Mary Kenedy
12 May 1840, Mary of John Henesy & Mary Maher, Castleroan, sp: James Maher & Ellen Fannon
17 May 1840, Pat of Alexander Carroll & Mary Fannon, Cooriaclevin? sp: Anne Carroll & Tom Fannon
31 Jul 1840, John of John Urill & Anne Mulally, Castleroan sp: Martin Fannon & Biddy Mulally
12 Mar 1841, Johanna of Paddy Meany & Anne Gleeson, Dunkerrin sp: Michael & Mary Fanning
17 Mar 1841, Pat of Michael Meagher & Sally Fanning, Ren? sp: Thomas Fanning & Mary Meagher
14 Apr 1841, X, Thomas of William Fannon & Ellen Evaston, Castleroan sp: John Meagher & Catherine Fannon
3 Dec 1841, Catherine of James Tierny & Catherine Henesy, Bisshustorbro? sp: Mary Fannon
28 Jan 1842, Margaret of James Hayden & Anne Fannon, Ranavege? sp: Cornelius & Anne Dooley
1 Mar 1842, Honora of William Talbot & Catherine Maher, Castleroan sp: John Kirwan & Margaret Fannan
29 May 1842, Thomas of Thomas Farrel & Sally Fannon, Ballyrcha? sp: Patt Morris & Kitty Tierney
9 Jul 1842, Maria of Alec Carroll & Mary Fannon, Cooraclieau? Cooraclerin? sp: Michael Meagher & Judy Fanning
11 Sept 1842, Honora of Michael Bourke & Mary Ryan, Myrtlegrove, sp: Jerry Gavin & Mary Fannon
10 Nov 1842, Martin of William Mulally & Honor Coonan, Castleroan sp: Martin Fannon & Catherine Mulally
22 Dec 1842, Anne of James Tierney & Catherine Henessy, Busherstown sp: Margaret Fannon & Patt Henessy
26 Feb 1843, Daniel of Michael Meagher & Sally Fannan, Rathinvege? sp: Denis Hennessy & Bridget Meagher
9 Jun 1843, John of Joseph Quinlan & Catherine Corcoran, Dunkerrin sp:William Fannan & Catherine Bergin
9 Aug 1843, Anne of William Fannon & Nelly Evaston, Castleroan sp: Thomas Fannon & Catherine Meagher
24 Aug 1843, Mary of Daniel Fannon & Mary Kenedy, Kilemore? sp: Tom Flanigan & Judy Fannon
15 Oct 1843, Judy of Patt Fannon & Catherine Maher, Foxborough sp: Martin Tracy & Betty Jennings
4 Feb 1844, Ned of Michael Murry & Margaret Fannon, Ballinakille sp: Patrick & Mary Fannan
5 Feb 1844, William of John Hennessy & Mary Meagher, Castleroan sp: William Fannan & Judith Fannan
3 Jun 1844, Mary of James McLoughlin & Mary Delaney, Dunkerrin sp: Patt Fannon & Oney Kilmartin
26 Jun 1844, Margaret of William Dalton & Margaret Fogarty, Castleroan sp: William & Ellen Fannon
29 Jun 1844, Mary of Thomas Farrell & Sara Fannon, Ballyreha? sp: James Bergin & Dora Carroll
26 Jul 1844, John of Alick Carroll & Mary Fannon, Cooraclerin sp: Denis Henessy & Mary Fannon
15 Sept 1844, Anastasia Of Patt Mara & Anne Gleeson, Dunkerrin sp: Michael Delaney & Mary Fannon
23 Nov 1844, James of Michael Meagher & Sally Fannon, Ratheveage sp: Denis & Margaret Meagher
6 May 1845, John of William Mulally & Honor Coonan, Castleroan sp: Margaret Fannan
12 Nov 1845, Bridget of James Ryan & Mary Fannon, Myrtlegrove sp: Michael Hearny & Ellen Flanagan
8 Jan 1846, John of Denis Tracy & Anne Cooper, Castleroan sp: William Fannan & Mary Stapleton
12 Sept 1846, Michael of Pat Fanning & Cath Maher, Foxboro sp: William Scully & Ellen Dunn
16 Oct 1846, Mary of William Dalton & Margaret Fogarty, Castleroan sp: Mick Fanning & Kitty McDonnell
18 Dec 1846, Sarah of Alick Carroll & Mary Fanning, Coorclerin sp: Peter Egan & Sally Egan
29 Dec 1846, John of William Fanning & Ellen Evaston, Castleroan sp: William & Judy Fanning
3 Jan 1847, William of Michael Maher & Sarah Fannin, Rathnavagh? sp: William Fannin & Nancy Maher
20 Jan 1848, Denis of Michael Maher & Sally Fanning Rath? sp: Denis & Sally Maher
28 Jan 1848, Thomas of John Henessy & Mary Maher, Castleroan sp: William & Peggy Fanning
1 Nov 1848, Margaret of Alick Carroll & Mary Fanning, Corracl? sp: John Ga? & Margaret Egan
22 May 1849, Edward of John Danly? & Margaret Fox? sp: William Fanning & Judy Bowe?
27 Jul 1849, X Catherine of James Talbot & Peggy Keane, Castleroan sp: William Fanning & ? Talbot
10 Aug 1849, John of William Costigan & Mary Meary, Dunkerrin sp: William & Judy Fanning
4 Feb 1850, William of William Talbot & Cath Maher, Castleroan sp: James Talbot & Margaret Fanning
19 Apr 1850, Patrick of John Hennessy & Mary Maher, Castleroan sp: Phil Fanning & Ellen Fanning
22 Sept 1850, James of James Ryan & Mary Fanning, Kilem? sp: Mary Short
22 Feb 1851, X Catherine of John Broderick & Peggy Fanning sp: Mary Fahy
22 Dec 1851, X John of John Hoilan & Margaret Fanning, Fronty? sp: William Fanning & Eliza Hoilan
10 Jan 1852, William of Patrick Fanning & Sally Doyle, Castleroan sp: James Fanning & Mary Maher
17 Apr 1852, William of John Hennessy & Mary Maher, Castleroan sp: William Fanning & Mary Curran?
7 Oct 1852, Daniel of Daniel Hogan & Bridget Canimen? Castleroan sp: Silvester Meagher & Margaret Fanning
9 Oct 1852 ? Castleroan sp: Phil & Mary Fanning
27 Feb 1853, Michael of James Jennings & Mary Broder, ??gall sp: John Hayes & Kitty Fanning
16? May 1853, Mary Anne of Pat Fanning & Sarah Doyle,Castleroan sp: Phil & Mary Fanning
1 Jun 1853, Ellen of John Hoolan & Margaret Fanning, Frankford sp: Malachy Howlan & Ellen Fanning
20 Jul 1854, Denis of John Hennessy & Mary Maher, Castleroan sp: William & Mary Fanning
28 Jan 1855, Edward of John Burns & Eliza Jennings sp: James Fanning & Margaret Burns
23 Feb 1855, Michael of Patrick Fanning & Sarah Doyle, Castleroan sp: James Maher & Judy Keeshaw
18 Mar 1855, Margaret of JohnHoolan & Margaret Fanning, Frankfort sp: Martin Fanning & Mary Maher
5 Aug 1855, Judith of John Hennessey & Mary Maher, Castleroan sp: JamesFanning & Judith Maher
16 Sept 1855, Patrick of James Tierney & Kitty Hennessy, Castleroan sp: James Fanning & Betty Tuohy
18 Nov 1855, John of James Jennings & Mary Broderick, Moneygall sp: Michael Harty & Margaret Fanning
4 Apr 1857, Johanna of Pat Fanning & Sally Doyle, Castleroan sp: Phil Fanning & Anne Flannery
11 Apr 1857, William of John Hoolan & Margaret Fanning, Frankfort sp: James Fanning & Eleonor Fenton
4 Aug 1857, Anne of William Corboy & Anastasia Dolenty, Bog Crumbe? sp: James Fanning & Margaret Fanning
23 Aug 1857, Frances of Thomas O’Brien & Mary Rigney, Clashagadill? sp: James Fanning & Cath O’Brien
4 Sept 1858, Patrick, illeg, of Pat Guinan & Charlotte Cunningham, Barna sp: Judith Fanning
19 Apr 1859, Patrick of Patt Fanning & Sally Doyle, Castleroan sp: Mick Doyle & Mary Doyle
19 Feb 1860, William of Philip Fanning & Eliza Doyle, Ballymoheen? sp: Thomas Fanning & Catherine Bowen.
6 Jul 1860, Maria of John Hoolan & Margaret Fanning sp: Thomas Fanning & Anne Fanning
11 Nov 1860, X Edward of Bil Toohey & Ellen Kennedy sp: Patt Dwan & Johanna Fanning
28 Aug 1861, Sara of Pat Fanning & Sara Doyle, Castleroan sp: John Meagher & Mary Meagher
12 Nov 1861, Martin of Phil Fanning & Eliza Doyle, Ballysurheen? sp: John Hoolan & Anne Fanning
23 Feb 1862, X Pat of William Corboy & Anastasia Delahunty, Grunlen or Crunlen? sp: Cornelius Sweney & Johanna Fanning
21 Apr 1862, James of John Hoolen & Margaret Fanning, Frankford sp: John Bannon & Ellen Hoolan
6 Sept 1862, twins, Patrick & Anne of Michael Carroll & Jillan Fanning , Clonomohan? sp: Hugh Quinlisk, Judy Bowen, William Coonan & Jillan Fanning
5 Oct 1862, James of Bryan Doran & Sarah Dunn, Busherstown sp: Martin Toohey & Johanna Fanning
5 Jun 1863, William of Pat Fannin & Sarah Doyle, Castleroan sp: Dan Grady & Judy Doyle
1 Nov 1863, Margaret of Philip Fannin & Eliza Doyle, Ballyn? sp: Martin Fanning & Mary Fannin
8 Feb 1864, Catherine of John Hoolan & Margaret Fanning, Frankford sp: Margaret Hoolan & Thomas Fanning
4 Oct 1865, Ellen of Philip Fannin & Eliza Doyle, Bally? sp: John Hoolan & Margaret Hoolan
19 May 1866, Margaret of James Talbot & Margaret Egan, Honeymount sp: John Talbot & Anne Fanning
5 Sept 1867, James of Philip Fanning & Eliza Doyle, Ballymohees? sp: James Maher & Mary Maher
15 Dec 1867, William John of Thomas Fanning & Mary Grace, Castleroan sp: John Hoolan & Margaret Grace
5 Jan 1869, Andrew of John Hoolan & Margaret Fanning, Frankfort sp: John Breen & Anne Fanning
17 Jan 1869, Mathew of Thomas Fannin & Mary Grace, Castleroan sp: Philip Fannin & Bridget Grace
29 Jan 1870, Martin of Tom Fanning & Mary Grace, Castleroan sp: M Grace & Anne Fanning
24 Dec 1870, Edward of James Garrett & Judy Moris, Clonomohane? sp: Richard Donnelly & Julie Fanning
24 Mar 1871, James of Thomas Fanning & Mary Grace, Castleroan sp: John Hoolan & Margaret Grace
29 Apr 1871, Mary of Philip Fanning & Eliza Doyle, Ballymoheen sp: Rody Whelan & Mary Whelan
2 May 1872, Michael of Thomas Fanning & Mary Grace, Castleroan sp: William O’Brien & Bridget Grace
23 Jun 1872, Eliza of Phil Fanning & Eliza Doyle, sp: Jeremiah Delaney & MaryFanning
Fanning marriage records from Dunkerrin Catholic Parish in counties Tipperary & Offaly, Ireland. These are from the National Library of Ireland’s online site from Jan 1820 to June 1873.
Moneygall (Dunkerrin ) Catholic Parish Co Tipperary Ireland
Fanning marriage records for Dunkerrin Parish (Moneygall & Barna): 1820-June 1875.
Variant forms of the parish name are Barna, Moneygall & Barna and Dunkerrin.
I looked through these marriage records as William Fanning and his brother Philip married two Eviston women, most likely sisters, from Loughmore Parish.
My Fannings are related to the Evistons. I was interested to see if there might be a connection to the Fannings from Lissaroon. I couldn’t find anything to indicate this other than Martin Eviston’s involvement.
Philip Fanning married Mary Eviston on 31 Jan 1822 in Loughmore Parish. William Fanning married Ellen Eviston on 27 Jan 1825 also in Loughmore Parish.
Rootsireland has marriage records for this parish from 1820 to 1911 and irishgenealogy.ie has civil marriage records from 1864.
The main Fanning families in this parish seem to have lived in Castlerone.
If you are on a PC you can search these records using Control + F
22 Feb, 1821, Andrew Meagher & Catherine Fannon wit: William Fannon & Philip Fannon
5 Aug 1821, Charles Fanning of Templemore & Bridget Maher wit: Pat Ryan & Catherine Meara
7 Feb 1826, John Armstrong & Ellen Stapleton wit: Philip Fannon & Honor Gunning
11 Feb 1830, Denis Meara & Honor Shea wit: Edward Shea & William Fannon
22 Feb 1830, Patrick Meary & Anne Gleeson wit: Patt Fannon & Philip Fannon
Feb 1831, Michael Fannon & Bridget Maher wit: James Stapleton & John Whelan
23 Feb 1832, Alexander Carrol & Mary Fannan wit: James Fannan & Charly Carrol
13 May 1832, Patrick Fannan & Catherine Maher wit: Michael Scully & Judith Maher
Feb 1833, ??? John Knell? & Ann Mulally wit: John Mulally & William Fannan
2 Mar 1835, Philip Fannan & ?? Kittson
9 Nov 1835, Daniel Fannan & Mary Kennedy wit: Thomas Meagher & Bridget Carmody
14 Feb 1836, James Gleeson & Catherine Talbot wit: Joseph Talbot & Patt Fannon
2 Oct 1837 William Kiely & Mary Tobin wit: John Fannan & Patt O’Connor
Dec 1838, Michael Fannon & Margaret Whelan wit: Thomas Fogerty & William Whelan
19 Jan 1839, Michael Fannon & Mary Tierny wit: Margaret Gleeson & Catherine Davey
3 Feb 1839, Michael Meagher & Sally Fannan wit: James Fannan & Patrick Fannan
27 Jan 1840, William Fannan & Judith Meagher wit: James Fannan & Daniel Meagher
22 Jan 1840, John Fannon & Judith Cummins wit: Patt Conners & Mary Cummins
22 Aug 1841, James Meagher & Catherine Fannon wit: John Hennessy & James Fannon
19 Feb 1843, Patt Hennessy & Margaret Farrell, wit: Tom Fannon & Patt Tierney
25 Feb 1843, James Dooley & Jane Kirwan, wit: Michael Whelan & Tom Fannon
23 Jan 1844, Laurence Ryan & Mary Meagher wit: James Ryan & Patt Fannan
30 Nov 1844, Timothy Corboy & Mary Talbot wit: Philip Fannon & Joseph Talbot
12 Feb 1846, William Curran & Mary Fanning, Castleroen wit: George Fant & Mary Fanning
3 Feb 1848, James Maher & ?? Fanning of Castlerone wit: Jer. Lahy & Catherine Fanning
17 Feb 1851, John Hoolan & Margaret Fanning, Castlerone wit: John Delaney & Margaret Fanning
4 Mar 1851, Patt Fanning & Sally Doyle, Ballyrusheen? wit: William Fanning & Cath Doyle
13 Jul 1851, John Burns & Eliza Jennings, Ballintemple wit: Rev George Corbett & Cath Fanning
27 Jun 1855 Thomas Fenton & Eleanor Fanning, Castlerone wit: John Jelly, Margaret & William Fanning & Michael Meagher
Sept 1855, John Ryan & Mary Naggs, Clynoe wit:James Fanning, Denis Egan, Margaret Ryan & Michael Meagher
29 Jan 1857, John Madden & Anne Aston, Castlerone wit: Philip Fanning & Jane Stoney?
17 Feb 1857, Daniel Guilfoyle & Anne Haloran, 15 Acres, wit: Cornelius Guilfoyle & Catherine Fanning
16 Sept 1858, Edward Letsone of Moton & Anne Talbot of Castlerone wit: James Talbot & Thomas & Anne Fanning & Michael Meagher
3 Mar 1859, Philip Fanning & Eliza Doyle Ballyrusheen? wit: Philip Fanning & Ellen Mussey?
11 May 1862, Patrick Dalton? & Margaret Maher wit: Thomas Fanning & Mary Derran?
12 Feb 1863, William Kearney? & Margaret Fanning wit: Mathew Egan & Anne Fanning
22 Jul 1863, Phil Fanning & Anne Egan wit: Thomas Fanning & Johann Egan
3 Oct 1867, Robert Collier & Maria Fanning, Castlerone wit: Edward Collins & Anne Fanning, dispensation given
15 Jul? 1870, John Burke & Anne Fanning, Castlerone wit: ?? Dooley & ??? Hoolan
The Fanning family of Birr who owned The Midland Tribune in Birr Offaly have roots in Roscrea and Castleroan. The grandfather of Aengus Fanning was born in Roscrea Co Tipperary.
When I was in Ireland a fourth cousin told me that our Fanning family is related to that of Aengus Fanning whose family owned The Midland Tribune in Co Offaly (Kings). Dunkerrin was also mentioned. That was all they knew.
Now that Rootsireland is a subscription site I decided to research the Eviston material I have in a folder and trawl through some records. I had come across quite a few Eviston-Fanning marriages and was curious to see if the Fannings involved were connected to my family.
Previously I had missed records as I just searched in Co Tipperary in Rootsireland. This time I did all Ireland searches and found Fanning records for Dunkerrin in Co Offaly which borders Co Tipperary.
I’ll start with the Aengus Fanning connection to the Fannings of Tipperary and the Evistons.
Aengus’s grandfather James Joseph Fanning is in the 1901 census as a doctor aged 30 living in Cumberland St Birr. He was born in Limerick St Roscrea on 10 July 1866. He married Anne Josephine Powell “Birdie” in Dublin on 6 Oct 1903. She was the daughter of Margaret O’Connor and John Powell. Witnesses at their wedding were Francis Norton and Mary Kate Powell of Birr.
Annie and James had four boys: John Leo Martin born Birr 6 Dec 1904, Arnold Francis born Birr Nov 1905, Patrick born about 1905, James Ignatius born in 1907. James Joseph, died in Bournemouth England on 17 March 1908 and is buried in Clonoghill Cemetery Co Offaly, he was only 41.
Obituary Annie Fanning nee Powell Kerryman 31 Dec 1955
The parents of James Joseph Fanning were Martin Fanning and Mary Slattery of Roscrea Co Tipperary. Martin Fanning was born at Castleroan in Dunkerrin Parish in Sept 1829. His godparents were Martin Eviston and Judith Fanning. Martin married Mary Slattery of Glen Bower in Terryglass Parish on 17 July 1860. Witnesses were Patt Fanning and Ellen Bermingham. His second wife was Ellen Burke. Martin died in Jan 1903 aged 74 and is buried in St Cronans RC cemetery in Roscrea. He was a shopkeeper/merchant/publican in Limerick St Roscrea Co Tipperary.
Martin Fanning’s parents were William Fanning and Ellen Eviston who married in Loughmore Parish on 27th Jan 1825 witnessed by Robin Eviston and Mary Eviston. William died age 71 on 6 Mar 1866 and is buried in Dunkerrin Church of Ireland graveyard. His wife Ellen Fanning nee Eviston died Feb 7 1871 aged 70 and is buried with him. I am looking to find Ellen’s parents.
So the connection to the Fannings is through the Evistons although the Fannings of Castleroan Dunkerrin may also have a link to the Fannings of Lissaroon.
William Fanning c1828-1907 born Co Tipperary Ireland emigrated to new Zealand and lived in Wellington. He may be related to the Lissaroon Fannings.
I came across this obituary for a William Fanning from Co Tipperary born about1828 and he died in 1907. The fact that he is said to be related to John Eviston got me interested. How is he related? and could he be part of my Fanning clan?
William Fanning Wellington NZ Obituary 1907
The John Eviston he is related to was born in Clonomocogue just north of Thurles in 1844 and died in Bathurst, NSW Australia in 1925. His mother was Mary Fanning, daughter of William Fanning and Hanera Cormick of Lissaroon, my ancestors.
On William Fanning’s death certificate his parents are listed as Phillip Fanning and Mary Fanning nee Eviston. They were married in Loughmore Parish Co Tipperary on 31 Jan 1822, witnessed by Robert Eviston and John Leahy. So John Eviston and William Fanning were first cousins. William’s mother Mary Eviston marrying Phillip Fanning of Dunkerrin.
I could not find a birth or baptism record for William but did find records for two of his sisters. Margaret was born in Castleroan Dunkerrin Co Offaly, her godparents were John Hennesy and Mary Fanning. Mary, the other sister, was born in the same address and baptised on 7 Oct 1838, her godparents were John and Mary Maher.
Phillip, William’s father, died on 15 April 1875 in the parish of Shinrone, Kings county. He was a farmer. He died from bronchitis, aged 82. His mother Mary Fanning nee Eviston died in Castleroan on 1 Mar 1886 in Shinrone Parish Co Offaly(Kings). She was 86 and cause of death was marasmus, severe malnutrition.
Death certificate of William Fanning 1907Nenagh Guardian 28 Sept 1912
Nenagh News 23 Feb 1923
William was born in Castlerone (I think this is Castleroan) Ireland and had been in NZ for 20 years. He was married in Ireland at age 30, to Sarah Guidera. Nine children are listed on William’s death record but only their ages are given. Five Males aged 46, 44, 34, 30 and 29 years. Then there were four females aged 40, 38, 36 and 32 years.
William’s death record had him dying at 2 McFarland Street, Wellington on 13 August, 1907. He was 79 years old and died from “old Age”.
There are baptism and birth records for the following children of William and Sarah Guidera. The family lived at Oldcastle in the parish of Cournageen (Bourney) Co Tipperary.
Daniel baptised 26 July 1862 sponsors: Phill Fanning and Mary Guidera.
Mary birth 1 Feb 1864, baptised 13 Feb 1864 sponsors: James and Anne Fanning
William born 19 May 1865, baptised 30 May 1865, sponsors: William Kealy and Johanna Guidera
Elizabeth born 23 Dec 1866 and baptised on 5 Jan 1867
Sarah born 15 July 1868 and baptised on 17 August 1868
Margaret born 19 Dec 1869 and baptised on 19 Jan 1870
Patrick born 1 Mar 1871 and baptised on 1 April 1871
Johanna born 6 Jan 1873 and baptised on 22 Jan 1873
Michael born 17 Sept 1874 and baptised on 3 Oct 1874
Unk Fanning female born 23 June 1876 and baptised 23 Aug 1876
James born 23 June 1876 and baptised 23 Aug 1876 twin of above unnamed child.
Two of the children of William and Sarah, William and Phillip, are said to have gone to America instead of emigrating to New Zealand.
William Fanning is buried in Karori Cemetery in the Wellington region with his wife Sarah and sons, John Joseph and Frank.
Family grave of William Fanning Karori Cemetery Wellington New Zealand
