searching for Beagan and variations

The four most often found Anglicizations of Beagan are Little, Bahan, Behan, and Boylan

Just outline what you know of your Irish roots and e-mail me and I'll put it on the web

The name as I have found it; In simplest terms the O'Beachan clan, (followers of the lesser tribe) were by the time of English plantation all pronounced BAGAN. As the plantation scheme spread through out Northern Ireland various counties became Anglicized earlier than others. The English almost universally pronounced the name BEGAN. Spelling became a matter of who said and who heard and who wrote the name. If it sounded BEGAN than the spelling varied from BEGGAN / BEGGIN / BEGIN, BEGAN etc. If it sounded as BAGAN the spelling variations would be as BEAGAN / BEAGHAN / BAGGAN, BAGAN, BAHAN, etc. The confusing part began as some of the Catholics "took the soup" and wanted to be treated as protestants so you begin to see BEGGIN / BIGGIN / BEGIN / BIGIN which have English connotations. If the family was Catholic they most certainly were all originaly a variation of O'BEACHAN or in the earlier form BECCAN before the advent of "G" in the language.

If Your Beagans are from Monaghan make sure you check out this file sent by John Beagan of Danbury, Wisconsin

I just wanted to let you know that because of your website, I have been contacted by a direct descendant of the Mary Ellen (Beggan) Donnellan I was looking for a while back. She is the Grand-daughter of Mary Ellen, my Grannie, Susan Beggan's sister. The Donnellans, of Aughnacloy, Drumsnat, Co. Monaghan, were always a mystery to me as, while I knew they existed, from photos, etc, I couldn't find any concrete proof of anything. I would never have dreamt that I would one day be talking to one of the same Donnellan family. It just goes to show that there is always hope! Thank you for everything.

First, I just wanted to compliment you on your geneology website – it has a wealth of information!

I am writing to you as a potential source of information that might be able to help me with my geneological research. I have been doing some geneological research on-line, and came across your e-mail address. For your information, I have been living over in the UK for the past year on a two year work assignment, and my parents are coming to visit me in a couple weeks. It will be my dad’s first visit to Europe of his life and we are trying to gather some geneological information on his family’s origins in advance of our trip to Ireland.

· Thomas Bagan married to Anne McArey – both born in Ireland but birthdate is unknown

· Thomas & Anne’s son was named Patrick Bagan. Born & baptized on January 31, 1836, at St. Roslea Catholic Church (Monaghan County Ireland)

· Patrick was married to Anna Rooney (born & baptized on May 3, 1841, in Fermanagh County Ireland) on January 3, 1869, in Shulsburg, Wisconsin

· Patrick & Anna’s son was named Thomas Francis Bagan. Born & baptized on November 8, 1882, in Wilson, Wisconsin

· Thomas Francis was married to Evangeline Auge (born & baptized on February 22, 1881, in Mendota, Minnesota) on August 4, 1902, in Mendota, Minnesota

· Thomas & Evangeline’s son was named Thomas John Bagan (my grandfather). Born & baptized on February 8, 1908, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

· Thomas John was married to Alice Rose Callinan (born & baptized on August 30, 1912, in St. Paul, Minnesota) on June 20, 1936, in Mendota, Minnesota

From what I’ve gathered, I believe both Patrick’s & Thomas’ surnames were Beggan, as the name Bagan has evolved over time. I am just wondering if your records show any existance of the above individuals or if you have any other information that you think might be relevant or helpful with my research.

Hi: My name is Tara Dowling. I reside in New York. My grandmother was Margaret Beggan-Tully. She was born in 1913 and emigrated to the US with her brother John and sister Catherine in 1930. She was born in Killark, Scotshouse, Clones, Co. Monaghan Ireland. My Grandmother passed away 8/25/05, and was 1 of 10 children of Michael & Rose Beggan. The children were as follows:

All are deceased with the exception of James (who still resides in Scotshouse) and Bridget (who I believe lives in England.)

Their cousins still reside in Annaveagh, Co. Monaghan-they are Rosaleen, Mai, Peter & Bernard Beggan. (I believe all are still alive.)

If I can be of any assitance to anyone, or you know of the Beggan's of Killark, please let me know.

I have recently come across your genealogical notes so i thought I would send this e-mail, as the odds would suggest we must be remotely related!

I was born in Belfast in 1960 and my grandfather, James came from Agabog, (I think) co. Monaghan, born probably in the late 1880s, early 1890s. It would be nice if we could link your mid-19th century research with anything I can find out. As yet I have done little on the Beagon side of things - I've only got interested in genealogy within the past year and have spent most of my time researching my wife's English ancestors - but I intend to have a look at the Beagon side of things soon.

You helped with enquiry I made with regard to a Susannah Baghan who was my Great Great Great Grandmother, and moved to England from Cavan.

I have just today after five years or more searching recieved a marriage certificate fo Susannah, you will know the feeling I am sure, jubilation.

The marriage is to her second husband one Edward Donnelly which took place at St George's Chapel, Whitehaven in the county of Cumberland, the family been residents at a little village called Cleator Moor.

The marriage has her father as a Hugh Bigham which we know is Baghan, and his occupation is that of tradesman.

According to the certificate Hugh Baghan was deceased at the time of the marriage.

I have yet to look through your notes for a Hugh Baghan and I will do a full search for the witnesses you never know, if i am luck Catherine may be a sister.

Obviously I was aware through our previous correspondence of you research into your family name, and I do hope you like this little bit of authenticated information.

I have no idea if you is related to you but if he is and you would like a copy of the certificate please ask and I will post directly.

I'm trying to track this Began family from Roslea who went to the US in the 1840's:

Patrick Began born about 1818 in Roslea, married Mary, born about 1815, family name unknown, and both emigrated to the US about 1844. They had two children, Mary born about 1845 and Edward born about 1847, in Pennsylvania. This family of four was living in Philadelphia in 1850 until at least 1870.

Patrick's wife Mary died between 1850 and 1860. Patrick was a carpenter. He worked in and may have owned a box-making business. Anne Dowling was his housekeeper until Patrick died 10 December 1870 in Philadelphia. He was buried in St Michael's cemetery from his home at 1406, 4th Street Philadelphia. Patrick's brother Peter was also living in Philadelphia and another brother Bernard was also living somewhere in the US. Patrick's relatives/friends in Philadelphia were the Rileys, the Murrays, Clarks and Elcocks.

If anyone recalls ever coming across any enquiry or reference to this family please contact

I know about Mary Ellen Beggan (b. abt. 1887 to John Beggan/Susan Lynch). She was a sister of my grannie, Susan McConville (nee Beggan) b. 16 Nov 1903 in Drumacritten, Roslea. This Mary Ellen married a Donnellan (not sure of his first name with any accuracy but I think it was James). Their son, John Donnellan, is the man in the mass card I posted a link to.

My Beggan's are from Greaghawarren and, from what an older Beggan cousin of mine says, Knocknalear is another place they came from. All in Roslea (parish of Clones)

My Name is Geraldine Beagan born in Craigavon Co Armagh Northern Ireland. It's amazing because we are the only family in the telephone directory in Northern Ireland. Would love to find out more about the BEAGAN name and where it came from. We are all currently living in the Keady, Armagh area. However, I am now living in Melbourne, Australia. can you email me back with links to where my name came from, and the area I came from.

Jan.1,1874 Robert Biggin from Springfield, a printer born in Glassgow, Scotland to James and Margaret Beggin, wed Jane Murray of Holyoke, born in Glassgow, Scotland to William and Margaret Murray . By Rev. J. R. L. Trask. Mass Marriages F63 M.

My 90 yr. old father-in-law asked me to try and find out where his sister died and was buried. She was young when she left the family home and he doesn't remember a lot about her. I have just started researching her and wondered if our family lines are related.

The only information I have right now is that her name was Mary E. Conley and she wed Joseph J. Beagon from Norwalk, Ct. ( He was born in NY, I believe)They wed in Portland , Maine 2/12/1929. They moved to Norwalk, Ct where it is rumored that Joseph had family. They were listed in the 1930 census of that town. That is about all I have. Is there a connection that you know of? Thanks, Debbie Conley riots99@aol.com

I've just discovered your website. It is very interesting. I myself am a descendant of the Beagans of Roslea in Co. Fermanagh. My great grandfather was James Beagan who went to live in Glasgow at the age of sixteen which would have been late 19th century. His wife's maiden name was Herrity as far as I know and she also came from northern Ireland. They went on to have a big family in Glasgow, James, John, Owenie, Hughie, Bernard, Frankie, Danny, Tony, Margaret, Jessie and Jean and probably a few more who I've left out. James was my grandfather and he passed away in 1988 at the age of 71. Most of this family are still alive and live in Glasgow still. I don't know too much about any of my relatives in Fermanagh. If anybody thinks they may be related why not get in touch. It was great fun reading through all the emails on your website.

I have 2 branches of BIGGIN / BEAGAN family. One is my direct ancestors & one is research from Kieran Biggins, and I think that both branches are connected, but I haven't been able to trace back far enough to find out.

(A) My direct ancestors....Note that I don't have a birth location for them in Ireland. However, because they lived in Barrhead, a small village just outside Glasgow, at the same time as the other Biggins branch below, its fair to suppose that the 2 families were connected.

(1) Philip BIGGINS, occupation: slater, married Elizabeth McKINNON (or KEENAN) in Ireland. She was born c. 1801 and d. 1872 in Glasgow. He died c. 1838-1841. The family emigrated to Renfrewshire, Scotland c. 1828 and settled first in Barrhead.

(1.1) Roseanna BIGGINS, b.c. 1825 Ireland. She married John RAFFERTY, occupation: coal-miner, b. c. 1821 Ireland. The couple were married in 1842 in Neilston, Renfrewshire, Scotland. They lived in Barrhead & Rutherglen, Scotland.

(1.2) John BIGGINS, b.c. 1827 Ireland, occupation: coal-miner. He married Helen DICKSON, b.c. 1830 Neilston, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The couple were marred in 1850 in Glasgow & moved to Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

(1.3) James BIGGINS, b.c. 1829 Renfrewshire, Scotland, occupation: bleacher. He died in 1857 in the Abbey Poorhouse, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

(1.4) Mary BIGGINS, b.c. 1832 Renfrewshire, Scotland. She married James McMILLAN, b. c. 1825 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, occupation: slater. They were married in 1853 in Mearns, Renfrewshire, Scotland. They finally settled in Glasgow.

(1.6) Philip BIGGINS, b.c. 1838 Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Scotland, occupation: slater. He married Catherine McKINNON, b.c. 1843 in Glasgow. The couple were married in 1868 in Glasgow. They lived in the Bridgeton and Calton areas of Glasgow.

(1) James BEGIN (BIGGINS), b.c. 1791, agricultural labourer married Mary KELLY, b.c. 1791. They married in 1820s in Cootehill, Drumgoon Roman Catholic parish, Co. Monaghan/Co. Cavan.

[NB There is a marriage cerficate, I think, for one of the children below, that says he was born in Cahill, but I'm assuming that is a spelling error, and it should have been Cootehill.]

(1.1) Philip BIGGINS, b.c. 1816 Co. Monaghan married Mary STRAWBRIDGE, b. c. 1821 in Co. Monaghan. They emigrated to Scotland and he was a coal-miner. He died in 1870 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She died in 1880 in Old Monkland. They lived first in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and also Glasgow and Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

(1.2) James BIGGINS, b. c. 1814 in Ireland, married Agnes WOODS, b.c. 1817 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. He emigrated to Scotland. The couple were married in 1836 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He was a coal-miner. He died in 1850s and Agnes remarried a James ROBERTSON.

(1.3) John BIGGINS, b.c. 1822 in Co. Monaghan married Mary McCABE, b.c. 1823 in Co. Monaghan. They emigrated to Scotland. They were married in 1843 in Glasgow. They lived in Glasgow, Barrhead, Renfrewshire and Galston, Ayrshire. He was a coal-miner. He died in 1870s.

Unfortunately, I have more information on Scotland than Ireland, but I wondered if any of the names co-incide with your research or if you could suggest any ways that I could proceed. There seems to be a common occupation of masons / slaters in Ireland. I wonder if your Biggins / Beagans have this?

Hello - I am writing from Brazil, where my husband and I have lived for over thirty years. His name is Wayne Raymond Mader, and his maternal grandmother was Gertrude nee Bagan, who married Jogn Clausen and then Rossman Yepson, as I was thrilled to find at the website www.thinkpint.com/lougharylines/bagan - totally fascinating.

So I was wondering if anybody has any more information on John (Beegan) Bagan, born on November 03, 1804 in Ireland - where exactly in Ireland did he come from, who were his ancestors, and when did he come to the US (he and his wife settled/died in Leroy Minnesota). And does anybody have any more information on the children of Patrick Bagan (Beegan) born in 1843 and Marey Carey, born in 1853, who were the parents of my husband's maternal grandmother? Hope to keep in touch and find out more, Abraços, Helena Mader hmader.bh@terra.com.br; helenamader@terra.com.br

I reside in Lanarkshire Scotland. As far as I can go back is to my granpa John Beggan who died a few years back. My dad who is also John Beggan is still alive My grandpa had children called John Beggan, Elizabeth Beggan, Charles Beggan, Patricia Beggan Anna Beggan & June Beggan. John my Father married Pamela Cramp and had 3 children Named Gareth, David & Ailleen. My Aunt Elizabeth never married but had one child called Stuart Beggan. My Aunt Patricia married a mr William Miller and had two children name Brian and Wendy Miller. My Aunt Anna married a Mr Walter Begg and had two children named Stephen and Graham Begg. My Aunt June married a Mr Jamie Fullarton and had a child name Gail. I am a bit hazy about their childrens children now but on mY side My sister Aillen Married a mr Scott Pattison and have one child called Rachel Pattison. My Brother Married a girl called Angela from Tenesee and has one child called Declan Connor Beggan. I myself have two children called Kyle and Michael. If you can help in any way I would be very grateful. Your Sincerely Gareth Beggan gary_moira@blueyonder.co.uk

my nane is dan began and i am trying to pick up the family tree where my dad james left off. he got back as far as 1750 with his great,great,great grandfather peter beagan of drumyarkin, roslea parish. somewhere along the line, the spelling changed and a "g" was dropped. our family finally settled in watertown,wi and effingham,ill where my dad is from. dad will be 75 this year and has passed the torch to me. he has an aunt that lives in fort atkinson,wi by the name of francis beggan who has been to ireland and met with relatives still there. i have the charts he has compiled and other names mentioned are peter beagan, b.1906, d.1982, spouse of eileen connolly, and he had a sister, mary mcgoldrick beagan. tried doing some research tonight and found that a mary beggan of watertown was murdered by her drunken husband in 1862 named michael gamble. any info you may have would be most helpful and if you think i would have anything you could use, please let me know. we could be related. thank you, dan began

I have a copy of a census record from Kansas in 1885 that list Peter Bagan (45yrs) his wife Margarett Bagan (35) children sophie, John (my great great great grandfather) Mary E. I know John eventually married mary McCotter in colorado 1910?? Any know the Bagans...they cl;aimed to have arrived in Virginia from Ireland....Chuck Kaye Chuck399@aol.com

My name is Linnea and I am the granddaughter of Catherine Beagin. My gramma has recently become ill and I am interested in finding out some information about my family. I have a little bit so far, anything you know, or can add to would be much appreciated.

I was going through the 1850 U.S. Census, Illinois, Jo Daviess County, Vinegar Hill Precinct and found a name that might interest you. Maybe you already have it, but here goes.

James Began, age 50, Ann age 30, Patrick age 13, Mary age 12, John age 10 and Thomas age 1, all born Ireland. Census taken in November 1850. It is on Roll 111, Book 1, image 15 of Genealogy.com's Census collection." Tom Fitzsimmons

1. Patrick2 Biggane (Common_ancestor?1) was born Bet. August 25, 1839 - August 24, 1840 in Unknown town, unknown county, Ireland1, and died Unknown in Unknown. He married Mary Maiden_name Bet. 1860 - 1862 in Unknown. She was born Bet. August 25, 1841 - August 24, 1842 in Unknown town, unknown county, Ireland1, and died Unknown in Unknown.

This Patrick Biggane and Mary ? were living within houses of Michael Biggane and Ellen Wren. Interestingly, Michael is also a courier in the 1870 census. Also he is living next to the Lynches and Brassils. They must be brothers. I am sure he is the oldest son of Patrick Biggane and Bridget Connel

Patrick is living in Cambridge with his wife Mary (maiden name unkown - get a b.c. of one of the kids) and 3 daughters.

look in 1900 census I have asked Dan Surgue to chekc that William Biggane history book for this Patrick.

2 i. Mary3 Biggane, born Bet. August 25, 1863 - August 24, 1864 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.1; died Unknown in Unknown.

3 ii. Margaret Biggane, born Bet. August 25, 1865 - August 24, 1866 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.1; died Unknown in Unknown.

1. 1870 Census Microfilms, Patrick Biggane entry, U.S. census, 1870 population schedule, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 4th Ward Cambridge, Post Office Cambridgeport, Page 202, dwelling 1381, family 1701.Research Interest of Barton C. Brassil

4 / 03 My name is William McGuire and I have spent some time looking up my ancestors only to come to a screeching halt in the 1840's. At this time my records show that an Ann Beglin ( Baglin) arrived from Ireland and married James Reilley. They had a son William born in Brooklyn on 12/17/1845. The baptism was also in Brooklyn and one of the Godparents was Peter Baglen (Baglin).

The names are not common and are too close to the ones that I have to be a coincidence. I would like to know more. The dates and the ships that they came over on; the port the they left from; addresses in the US; where they went to school; etc. If these people are the same as the ones that I have then this could be a godsend. bill.mcguire@thomson.net

Hi, I saw your website and have a somewhat question that you might be able to answer. I have an ancestor named Joseph Bagan. He was born in 1861. We know that he met a girl in Luxemburg and married her in France. Then they moved to the US.

We’re trying to locate where Joseph was born, and who his parents were. My parents have been looking in Luxemburg, but all indications are that Bagan (sometimes he spelled it Beggin) is an Irish name. My questions for you are:

2- Are the Bagans primarily from one county in Ireland, or are they scattered all over? (Since we have no idea where he was born or who his parents were, we’ll probably have to check all Bagan births.)

3- How would you recommend searching for his parents? I’m not completely new to genealogy, but I’ve never looked in Ireland before. Any help at all would be very greatly appreciated. Jim Crockett Dallas, Texas jpcrocke@mail.smu.edu

I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction as to where I should look for the birth and marriage records of my g grandfather JOHN BEGGAN or whether you might have any information. As far as I know he was born in County Fermanagh and was living at Drumacritten, Rosslea, when he died. He was married to a SUSAN LYNCH who is buried along side him at St Tierney's churchyard. The thing is, I have been in touch with a Maureen Batty who has done extensive research into the Beggans of the Fermanagh area and she thinks we are related in some way but she can't find any record that would related to 'Old Johnny Beggan' as he was called.

I have my grannie, Susan Beggan's, full birth certificate which states John Beggan (farmer) as her father and Susan Lynch as her mother, resident at Drumacritten, Roslea, County Fermanagh. Susan Beggan (my grannie) was born on 15 November 1903. Thank you for your time. Claire McConville clairybum@dsl.pipex.com

A most interesting read and browse. Am currently trying to gather all I can on Beggan(Beagan), from several bunches in the US. Mainly these groups: Boston area, Pittsburgh surrounds, a Meath group, a Hugh group from Ontario, Canada, a Felix group that connect back to Fermanagh, Watertown Wisconsin Beggan-Began-Beagan group a group that included Peter of Cleveland Ohio with a Minnesota connection Plus a NYC tree. So, you can see I am all over the Map. Forgot to mention my own (Patrick and Bernard Beggan came to Chicago, Illinois about 1883 (1st appeared in the City Register in 1883) with birthdate 1859 and 1863(Berard). Thats as far as that goes, since can't find a ship crossing on either, nor what County they were from. Most of my research was done 12 years ago with snail-mail and a visit to a famous library in Chicago that I can't put a finger to right now, plus a trip to Monaghan in Eire. Did a spot of typing old records into computer for Theo McMahon there in Monaghan. I see his name mentioned in your notes.

The Ontario you mention can't be the Canadian one can it? Is Prince Edward Island somewhere off Canada?? I don't have my encyclopedia anymore. Will be in touch again. Francis C. Beggan of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. beggan8448@fams1.compufort.com

The parish priest of Douglas went over to Ireland in the late 20’s and early 30’s and encouraged/brought Irish families back to Douglas Parish. One of these families was the Beggan family. Mr and Mrs. Beggan had 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls. They settled originally in Douglas, but eventually went up to Cormac to farm (the level part before Foymount, per Mr. Donohue). Mr. Donohue had no idea why they moved up to Cormac.

While they were at Cormac, the house burned down. Mrs. Beggan had became ill, was eventually put away, and no one knows what eventually happened to her. Mr. Beggan died 3 years later, leaving 7 orphans. It would have been difficult to have had all the children taken into one foster family, so the family was scattered to various families in the community. Mr. Donohue says that the children were lucky and turned out well, despite the early tragedy in their lives.

The children, and the names of the families who took them in were, as far as I could remember &ldots; I was writing very quickly:

Sons Tom and Patrick still live in the Ottawa area. Pat was the youngest. If this is so, and if he were born in Ireland, then the Beggan family came out after May 5, 1927.

Mr. Donohue says that the Beggans have been back to Ireland a number of times, and keep in touch with their relatives in Ireland.

Looking at photographs I have taken at Saint Ann's Cemetery, Cormac Ontario, there is only one Beggan tombstone which carried this writing "BEGGAN, Hugh Beggan 1883 - 1936 ... his wife Ann Hetherton 1898 - 1946 ... Infant A. Frances 1930" The James referred to in the obituary (1923-1984) was probably a son of this couple. In my notes, he would be "Jimmy" and raised by the Dunvegan family. Maybe this will be of use to someone else. Susan Heder November 30, 2002 mailto:theheders@zeuter.com

Hi, do you have any info on a mary beagan born in ireland around 1810 she went to Liverpool and had at least one child, a margeret beagan who then married a john nolan. Possibly a co mayo conection? cheers Sarah Whilton mailto:sarah@seranet.com

my name is simon beage my brother is andrew beagen my father is peter beagen anybody out there know us im trying to track my family history and it would be nice if i had some cousins in another part of this world we live in the uk south wales i will reply to anyone who asks about family history mailto:simon.beagen@ntlworld.com

Hi there. My name is Ryan Beagan. I live in Belfast, N.Ireland. My great grandfather, Peter Beagan was born in Drumloaghire, Cullyhanna, South Armagh. He had two brothers called Michael and Pat. He died on the 12th may, 1948. He had two sons and three daughters (one of which was my grand-father Peter Beagan d.15th June, 1989).

Dear Mr. Beagan, I have been looking at your notes both on Monaghan and Cavan during the past nine months with passing interest, because my own interest has been in the Beggans of Fermanagh and in particular Eshnadarragh and perhaps Donagh. Although I was born in Ireland, lived there until well into high school and therefore knew my grandparents well (Beggan married to a Treanor), I have found it extremely difficult to locate information on them as well as their families. (I am still working on my grandfather Owen Treanor who was from Monaghan). I now have got back to my gggrandfather Matthew Beggan (b around 1815-20) on my grandmother's side in Fermanagh and for various reasons am now thinking that this family came from Cavan. James Mullan jvmullan@rogers.com

Hi, Just wanted to know how you know about our family.Marion Beagan , myself Hamish Dunk and my sister Andrea. My father Lionel Dunk Was not listed.Are you doing family history for The Beagan family. Hamish Dunk mailto:elenamartinez@shaw.ca

Hi AI, My Grandmother is Kathleen McQuaid nee McMahon from Clones, Co. Monaghan. Theo from the Monaghan Ancestry is actually her nephew. Willy his father is her brother. Her father was Owen McMahon who died in 1940. His mother was Mary Began who married Owen McMahon. I have no more information. I was wondering if you could help me go back further. I would say she was born in the early 1850's to mid 1850. Kind regards, Fiona Bohan mailto fiona.bohan@ntlworld.ie

Hi! Well this is fun e-genealogy. Our dear friend is an anthrpologist and has done a certain amount of digging in our gene archives, but I do not think we got far with the begin clan. Grandpa Joe claimed to have been born in Canada outside of Quebec, but I was never sure. I will ask my Dad. His full name was Wilfred Sebastian Begin. I do recall part of his family settled in Danvers, but they were cousins we never met. Apparently when Grandpa Joe (Catholic)_ married my grandmother (Marion Saunders/Episcopal) My great grandmother Begin was instructed by her priest to never see or speak to him again and that was pretty much what occured even though they lived in neighboring towns! Grandpa Joe must have been born about the turn of the century, he lived most of his life in Salem building and remodeling homes including the slate roof on the church. I had always heard we had family in Digby, Nova Scotia. I can get more information from my 80 year old dad over the easter holiday. Do you suppose we are family? regards Christy Begin Stusse stussebegin@aol.com

My name is William A. Beagen and I have been researching the Beagen family of NJ. My Fathers' Father and Mother came over from Ireland in the 1880's and settled in Jersey City NJ. They were married in St. Brigid's Catholic Church in Jersey City and had 5 sons and 1 daughter. His name was Matthew Beagen and he was born in Ireland in 1851. Her name was Margaret Jordan and she was born in 1856 in Ireland.

I have about 400 names of their decendants currently in my file and it is quite a chore. It is all the more interesting due to the fact that my family side is decended from my father and mother who married brother and sister. That is my Mothers brother married my fathers sister. So my cousins are all related on both sides.

I would be interested to hear from you. I believe we spoke once about 5 years ago and at that time I was just scratching the surface. I can be reached through e-mail dibbley@att.net or via mail Bill Beagen, 130 hearthstone Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189.

My name is Paddy Beagan Jnr and I am from Dundalk, Rep of Ireland. My father born in 1945 is also Paddy Beagan & before him his father was Paddy Beagan also. I think my grandfather was born in or around 1910. My Grandfather`s side of the family was from Castleblayney & Annyalla, Co Monaghan. He worked as a mechanic and then set up his own customs clearance business in Dundalk in the late 60`s. He died in 1975.

My Grandmother died last thursday and that is why I`m looking up some history on the name. She was Eileen McMahon. She had a sister called Patricia and another called Annie. They were from the Louth / Monaghan area too. They lived in or around Iniskeen, Drumboat and Castleblayney. They were relations to Shevlins and McEntees from the same area.

If you know anything of us I would greatly appreciate it if you could pass it on.Kind Regards Paddy pbeagan@sigma.ie

I am Alexandria (Andrea) Beagan, my father is Hugh Beagan and my grandfather is Bernard Beagan(now deceased) we are from Glasgow. Are we related in some way? My great-grand father was Irish, but I do not know anything about him. My great uncle still lives in Ireland (Donegal) and he lives in the family farm. Andrea Beagan (e-mail deleted)

I saw some of your contributions on Rootsweb. Since your surname is relatively rare, I am hoping you might be able to shed some light on my ancestor Alice Beagan Duffy. Alice Beagan was b. abt. 1818 in Ireland. Some of her children by husband Felix Duffy were b. in Co. Monaghan, but the family legend says they were from Co. Fermanaugh. I notice that you are researching Beagans in Co. Cavan, which is nearby. Between 1853-1855 they moved to Scotland, where the last 2 children were born. They then moved perhaps to Canada, after James was born in 1862. By 9/1862, son John was in Rhode Island, serving in the Civil War. The rest of the family may have come with him, but were certainly there by 1870, when they are shown on the 1870 census as living in Coventry Town, Kent Co., RI. In their last years Felix and Alice went to the new Catholic settlement in western MN in 1878. I realize this is not much to go on, so this email is a shot in the dark, but here's hoping you can point me in some directions. I tried accessing the Beagan query site shown on one of the websites, but it bounced. Deb Gunther mailto:gungazo@ameritech.net

Dear Al, my name is David Beagan, I live in Manchester, England. My father was Bernard Patrick Beagan, and his father was Peter Beagan married to Elizabeth Spencer of Kilkenny.Peter was born around 1890 . Have you any information ? BigbomberB52@aol.com

Your Bagan (whatever) readers can find more Bagan genealogy and stories by going to www.thinkpint.com , clicking on Loughary Lines and then on Bagan Genealogy and Bagan Stories. John and Bridget are my ggg grandparents. My direct line is John Bagan-Bridget Tierney, Thomas "Black Tom" Bagan-Margaret Phelan, John Francis Bagan-Sadie Keenan, William E Loughary-Margaret Genevive Bagan, (my dad and mom), John William Loughary (me). In addition to my web site, I have a reasonably complete genealogy record of the tribe and am willing to respond to those with specific inquiries. jack loughary Jack Loughary jack@thinkpint.com www.thinkpint.com 725 Sand Ave Eugene OR 97401 (541) 344-9963

two items in your e-mail jumped out at me. 1851 Old Age Pension Records. Peter Beggan aged 11. parents Patrick and Catherine. I have the whole line on this family back to Catherine. I cannot find out who she was. I believe this Patrick's father was Hugh Beggan born abt.1775. This Peter went on to marry Helena Quigley on the 24th March 1870 and they had at least five children whose names and dob. I have got. Owen Beggan aged 20 parents Patrick and Catherine. This Owen was my great uncle, the Catherine here [his mother] was Catherine McElroy. It is taken me months of researching Beggans all over the place to eventually get to, and prove that these actually are my ancesters. I think Patrick's father was Francis but I have learned to take nothing by surmisal and have got stuck in proving my theory, which is totally reliant on the name of his eldest son born in 1829. Where, if anywhere can I look for this information. MaureenBatty@aol.com

I just found the name of the cemetery in my mother's notes. Its CLONABREANEY cemetery. We met a distant relation in Old Castle, co. Meath. She took us there in 1995. Since then she has returned to Italy with her Italian husband. Baptista Ottolini. She was MAgaret (nee Beggan) the cemetery was completely over grown and the people who bought the estate did not even know it was on there property. about 10 years ago a local school took on the project of cleaning up and restoring the gravesites. across the street from the cemetery is a holy well. which was restored in 1990.I believe its called St Kevin's well. I thought you might be interested because there are many Beaggans buried there. Hugh Beggan, Michael Beggan , Peter Beggan.

The cemetery had a large tree in front of it with a circular bench around it. In the center of the cemetery were the remains of a very small church. The church was built partially under ground so they could hold Mass in secret, since the british prohibited public assembly or masses, Across the street was the Holy Well. My mothers notes say St Kevins well. The well is supposed to have healing properties . I even have a photo of it and the 2 gardia who helped my mother down to the well. The only words I can make out in the photo are TOBAR ????HAOIN BREAC _29-615 Restored 1990. an except from a co.Meath periodial that apparently has a article on Clonabreany cemetrey. Ríocht na Mídhe VI, 2, (1976) Hogan, Flannan: The last monks and abbots of Bective, 3-15. Moore, Beryl F. E. & Kenny, Michael: Tombstones in Clonabreany graveyard, 16-36. Ward, Michael: Townland names in the Barony of Dunboyne (continued from Vol. V No. 4, 1974), 37-40. Kelly, James A.: Rural settlement in the neighbourhood of Kells, Co. Meath —A review of Civil and Down Survey evidence, 43-57. Gallwey, Hubert: The family of Dardis, 58-80. Cox, Liam: Leic Mhichil and Cnoc Buadha identified, 81-88. Swan, Leo: Excavations at Kilpatrick Churchyard, Killucan, Co. Westmeath, July/August 1973 and 1975, 89-96. Daly, Patrick J.: Index Riocht na Midhe, Vol. I, No. 1, 1955 - Vol. V, No. 4, 1974, Part one, A–K., 91-119. Sincerely, Carol-Ann mailto:vikingca@optonline.net

My name is John Beagan and I live in Owen Sound ,Ontario. I think you have talked to my uncle Cliff Beagan in Parry Sound ,Ontario. It would be interesting to see if we are related. . John.Beagan@jus.gov.on.ca

The first reliable information I have on an ancestor is that Peter Begans was born in Ireland circa 1838 and died in Jersey City, New Jersey on January 1, 1915. Peter was the son of Patrick Begans and Catherine Foley, both of Ireland. Peter Begans married Margaret Kealey circa 1869 and they had seven children. Mary Agnes (1870), Katherine (1872), John Joseph (1874), Peter (1877), Patrick (1879), Thomas (1882), Anna Loretta (1884). I would be very interested in finding out where in Ireland the family originates. I am also interested in any information regarding Patrick and Catherine Foley Begans or Peter and Margaret Kealey Begans. Thank you for your help! Regina slaw@coin.csnet.net

My family was from Scrabby parish. Peter Dowd (born abt 1790) had five children. Between 1835 and 1851 four of his children were married in Mullinalghta Parish and ten of his grandchildren were baptised there. Peter's son Michael Dowd (born abt 1819) and his wife Catherine "Biggane" had 3 children baptised there in 1844, 1845 and 1851, but their marriage wasn't recorded there. I assume that she was not from Scrabby. The Longford and Cavan Heritage Centers both reported no marriage record of Michael and Catherine in their records. I assume that Catherine Biggane was part of the Beagan family. Just wondered in all of your research if you had come across Catherine Biggane, wife of Michael Dowd of Scrabby parish. Regards, Mike Dowd mikeadowd@hotmail.com

Hi, I have e-mailed you before but after reading your web site again I am a little further on. Beggans Great Grandfather Peter Beggan married Ellen Quigley I would think about 1870, first child born Patrick born on 3rd February 1871 Then John 6th May 1872. Peter 26th July 1875 Patrick 20th August 1877 Elizabeth April 1879. I am certain there was also an Owen an then my Grandfather Francis Beggan born 5th November 1886 in Coraleek he married Margaret Carolan Margaret was born on 21st March 1891 in Loughgare Rosslea I am now trying to fill in the gaps with the help of the Register General in Belfast. but if you can shed any light for me I will be really gateful. John Farmer who appears on your web site would appear to be from the same line but I cannot raise him with. By the way I had a visit this weekend from my first cousin MARY BEGGAN previously known as Mother Una. She was Mother Superior at the Convent in Enniskillen until 1991 when bad health made her give up. But, she is great friends with the present Bishop of Clogher, Bishop DUFFY. She was delighted to read your web page and at the coincidences down the years. e-mail Maureen MaureenBatty@aol.com

I've looked all over for the histroy of my surname... I'm glad to finally stumble onto your site! thanks! I (and my family) am from Toledo, Ohio.. I'll do a bit of research on my family and send you some info, if you'd like. ..jamie jamie@sapphirestudios.com

Hi My Name Is Julie Biggane, I Am From Liverpool England. My Fathers Name Is James Biggane From Knocktoosh Co Limerick. His Mother & Father Are Nora Biggane & Patrick Biggane (Deceased). If Anyone Has ANy Information On Biggane's An Can Help Me Find Out More ABout My Family, PLease Contact Me, Julie On Biggane_clan@btinternet.com or at 11 Clayford Way Stoneycroft Liverpool L14 1PP

I have studied your Beggin/beagan/beggan web page , I wish I had paid more attention to the nuns when they were teaching me Gaelic but it is still a great page.

You have done a great job on Cavan but my grandfather Francis Beggin came from eshnadarragh, siblings Catherine, Owen, Michael and Patrick. He died around 1935-1939 in Omagh hospital.I cannot be more explicit as my mother was only a small child when he died and she is getting on a bit now and her memory is not all that. He married Margaret Carroll and the children , John Patrick, Catherine, Luke Theresa, Mary-anne, elizabeth, Michael , Francis and Rose. My mother theresa was born on 19th April 1926. You do make mention of the eshnadarragh side so if you can help I will be really grateful. I am absolutely fascinated by the re-appearance of christian names down the years. You also mention a Rose Cassidy who married Bernard Beggan and she died 0n 11th May 1817, My grandmother was also connected to the Cassidy's but I am concentrating on the beggans before I start on her. It is like looking for a needle in a haystack. God Bless Maureen Batty MaureenBatty@aol.com

my family spell our name as Beggan i know very little about it except that my fathers name was Thomas Beggan and My mothers name was joy pink. My mother and father had three children, Darren Beggan ,Amanda Beggan, Allison Beggan. I know that both of my parents were born in Southhampten England. Thanks Allison abeggan@optusnet.com.au

hello my name is simon beagen and i would like to know about my family history my surname is not spelt the same as yours because our surname changed so many times i have seen peoples surnames spelt began,beagan,beggan,eg maybe you could give me some infomation on your family history as when the potato famine hit irlend all ansestors moved abroad to usa you can also contact me my email is beagensimon@hotmail.com heres our address we are living in south wales great britain

I recently acquired my GG Grandmothers birth certificate, her father was Edward Mullan of Ireland and her mother was a Sussana Baghan also of Ireland, she was born c1823, I am having difficulty finding any information with regard to the surname Baghan, Edward was a Iron Miner, my GG Grandmother was born in Cleator Moor, Cumbria, ENGLAND her name was Mary Ann Mullan. Mary Ann married a Peter Mcguire born c1853 Cavan Ireland. I would be grateful for any help or advice you can give. Yours Kevin McGuire. mcguire@ktjvc.freeserve.co.uk

I have been trying to connect with information of the Bagan family that came from Rosslea Ireland and came to Galena Illinois and then to Leroy MN for some time now and have not had much luck finding out how they got there or where they might have been in between. Can you help me at all? We are planning a trip this summer to Ireland and would like to make any connections we can before we get there! We even wrote to a geneology research company and for $250 we didn't really get any information that did us much good! It was kind of frustrating! We want to go and see where they lived and came from and look up any information that we can. Yesterday I typed in Rosslea, Ireland the other day and came up with your name so I decided to see if you could help! My grandfather is Leo Wilfred Bagan, son of Thomas F. Bagan, who lived in Leroy and is the son of John and Bridget Bagan who came from Ireland 6 months before Thomas was born! My grandfather (Leo) married Mary Ann Thelen and then they moved to Medina, ND and raised their family there. My mother is the only remaining member of her family and is 82 years old. Her name is Bernice Margaret Bagan Lawrence. She married Donald L. Lawrence and they lived in Jamestown ND.

We do have in our possesion obituaries of John and Bridget and have seen their gravestones in Leroy, there is also a person still living there who is related through my mother and has connections to the farm and other things! Please write back if you can help me in any way or at least direct me how to go about a further search! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Patricia A. Lawrence Goodrich, ND lawrence@sendit.sendit.nodak.edu

My name is Chris Marotta. I am a Great - Great - Grandson of a Patrick Biggin (1832 -1886?), who immigrated in 1849 at age 16. He was a "Goldbeatter" who is varroiusly listed as Irish or Scottish in NY. City Census rolls. It appears he had a relative Rose Biggin who lived in the same building with him. His Parents were Owen and Margaret. My late Grandmother, Margie (Harlow) Biggin had said that her husband, Andrew, belived the family was originally from "Monahan" ( Probably Monaghan ). cmarotta@globaltec.com

Thank you for e-mailing me with the information from Jack Beagan of Danbury WI. I have been trying to get together with him to discuss the Beagan family tree. My great grandmother was Catherine (or Kate) Beagan who married James Bernard McGough. Jack Beagan worked for my Grandfather Michael James (Big Jim) McGough and his brother Peter of McGough Bros. Construction in the 1930's.

Are you related to Jack in anyway? If so, how? I ran across your website in my search of Beagan history and I bookmarked it. You have a great site full of good information. My research keeps bringing up contradictions. In Jack's letters his great grandfather was named Peter Beagan. The McGough's have grownup referring to him as Thomas Beagan. My great grandmother Catherine McGough was actually Sarah Catherine Beagan, but used Catherine (or Kate in the Beagan family) as her common name. I was surprised to see she had a sister called Sarah Beagan. I wonder what her middle name was. My research also shows that Catherine Beagan and James Bernard McGough (who assumed his middle name after their marriage) was married on Jan. 8, 1885 at the Aghalog Catholic Church, Clogher Dioces in County Monaghan, Ireland. They came over separately to Brooklyn. James first to establish a residence on April 17, 1887 and then Catherine and their young daughter Mary Ellen boarded the Circassia, an Anchor line steamship at Londonderry Ireland. They traveled 3rd class passage to America, landing at the Port of Castle Garden New York on June 1st, 1887.

Catherine's brother Thomas Beagan came to America around 1870. He found work on the railroads which he followed westward to Minnesota. In 1876, he found himself working out of Joliet Illinois where I have been told he fell in love with the mayor's daughter, Johanna Reardon (I have not researched the Reardon family line yet to see if it is true). They were married on Dec. 13, 1876.They moved west to Minnesota in early 1877. He went to work for James J. Hill's St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, and arrived in Benson Minnesota in 1878. At that time the tracks ended in Benson Minnesota. He help built the stone abutment for the railroad bridge across the Chippewa River at Benson. While working in Benson, he became aware of the Irish settlement Archbishop John Ireland was setting up in neighboring DeGraff. They decided to take up a homestead and settle near DeGraff. Thomas Beagan farmed the land they homesteaded but he also continued his craft as a stonemason by building the dam at Swift Falls Minn. and helping build the stone railroad depot in Benson. Thanks again Paul J. McGough ncont@grandnet.com

Hi Al my name is gerard beggan (beagan) I have just purchased a computer and linked up to the net. One of my first tasks was to look up the name beggan beagan and i found your site. I live at 1 Ross Drive Magheross Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan. Tel.No. 042 9661888. My father Joseph Beggan Magheranure wrote the letter to John Beagan which i have just seen on youre site . My grandfathers name was John Beggan born in the townland of cormoy Aghabog Co. Monaghan. I think that from memories i have of stories that my father told when i was a chield that we are related to the Philip Beagan of PEI If there is anything you thinh i can add to your site from this side of the atlantic please let me know Gerard Beggan beggangerard@eircom.net

My name is Margaret Beggins Hurley. I live in Brentwood, Long Island, New York. The only information we had about my grandfather Hugh or Hugo Beggins was that they thought he came from Monaghan. He died when my father was an infant. My grandmother died when my dad was 4 in 1908. My grandfather Hugh Beggins (named was changed upon entry to Baltimore, Md. circa 1884 from Baggan or Beggan) married Margaret (Maggie) Clarke (thought to be from Belfast) and had 5 children Maryann, Hugh, Michael (Joseph), Brigid(Helen) and my father John. All were born in NYC between 1888 and 1904. If you pick up any phone book in the Greater New York area chances are 99% of people with the surname Beggins are my cousins. How would I find out information about my grandfather without an exact date of birth? I would place his birthdate between 1864 and 1868. It is so comforting to confirm that at least we might have the Monaghan part right. I went to the National Archives in Washington to review ship manifests into Baltimore from 1875 to 1888 without finding anything close to my grandfathers name. We are certain about Baltimore because we have photographs taken by studios that were there during that period. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Go riamh mile ma agath Margaret Noramad666@cs.com

I JUST RECENTY CAME ACROSS THE NAME "BEGAN" WHILE DOING SOME FAMILY RESEARCH, AND SO I READ YOUR WEBSITE WITH INTEREST. I FOUND IT VERY INFORMATIVE. I WAS RESEARCHING MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WILLIAM RYAN, AND NOTICED FROM HIS DEATH CERTIFICATE THAT HIS MOTHER WAS BRIGIT BEGAN, WHO IS LISTED THERE AS HAVING BEEN BORN IN IRELAND. THE ONLY OTHER INFORMATION I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GATHER IS FROM THE 1870 CENSUS IN CHAMPAIGN COUNTY OHIO.

THE ACTUAL CITY IS URBANA, WHICH IS JUST NORTH OF DAYTON. THAT CENSUS LISTS WILLLIAM,(AGE 1, SON OF JOHN, AGE 26, AND BRIGIT, AGE 27. UNFORTUNATELY, NO ONE IN MY FAMILY HAS ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE NAME BEGAN. IT IS AN UNUSUAL NAME IN THIS AREA (I LIVE IN CINCINNATI).

I SEE BEGAN MENTIONED AT VARIOUS TIMES IN YOUR WORK, AT TIMES ALMOST INTERCHANGEABLE WITH THE OTHER VARIATIONS. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR LEADS TO INFORMATION TO THIS PARTICULAR SPELLING OF BEGAN, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT MAY FOCUS ON THIS AREA? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP. TERRY VEITH tveith1@hotmail.com

Michael Bagan was an illiterate Irish peasant and the most plausible reason connected with his emigration to Canada is likely related to the human devastation resulting from the Irish Potato famine (1846-1851). It is not known where Michael Bagan landed in North America, circa 1850. The most popular theory is, that wherever he landed, he made his way from an Atlantic port, up the Hudson River and through the Erie Canal system to Lake Erie and then overland to present day Ontario. The 1851 Canadian census places Michael Bagan (spelled "Baggan") living in Grey County (Bentinck Township). The 1861 census reveals that Michael Bagan (now spelled "Began" living in Normanby Township (Grey District) in the Province of Ontario. Listed on the 1861 census is Michael, his wife, Ann, their sons Daniel 9, Michael 7, James 5, John 2 and daughter Eliza 1. The 1871 census reveals that Michael Bagan (now spelled "Beagan" still living in Normanby Township. Listed on the census, in addition to the children listed in the 1861 census, is Bernard 22, Margarit 10, Patrick 7, Joseph 5, and Morris 3. The 1881 census reveals that Michael and Ann Bagan's (Beagan) family consisted of Bernard 33, Daniel 30, Michael 26, James 24, Elizabeth 21, John 20, Margret 19, Patrick 17, Joseph 15, and Morris 12. There are some age discrepancies in the 1881 census. John should be listed as 22 if he was 2, as noted in the 1861 census and 12, as noted in the 1871 census. Michael Bagan (Beagan) had two brothers (John & Peter). John and Peter Bagan could have been living elsewhere or perhaps had been part of a migration to Western Canada or the USA, referred to in some books as an "exodus". Both Michael (Beagan) Bagan and spelled "Bagan" on his Headstone and his wife Ann (McParland) are buried in St Paul's Cemetery, at Dornock, Ontario. St Pauls Church was built in 1890, five years after Michael Bagan (Beagan) died. Michael Bagan's brother John and his wife Jane, had seven children, Bridget, Jane, Daniel, Mary, Johanna, Thomas and Margaret.

I am aware that the name "Bagan" is a popular Ukrainian name, a derivative of the names Bagana, Baganakis, Bagang, Baganha and several more.

I would be most pleased and grateful to here from you, if you have an Irish background and if you are able to assist me in my research of my G/Frandfather, Michael Bagan (Beagan)." beagan@zeuter.com

Hi Allen my name is Kathleen Beagan, I live in Toronto, Ontario. My father is from CO. ARMAGH, in the north. He came here maybe around 27 years ago. His father was Peter Beagan, who is deceased now, and his mother is Mary Beagan or Molly she goes by, still strong will be 80 in november. Sorry I don't have any dates right now but I'm still searching! Well just thought I would say Hi!!! :) Bye Kathleen Beagan beagank@hotmail.com

I am descended from John Begun, b. 1781, Hudson, Columbia, NY who lived in Oneida Co, NY for several years after his marriage before moving to llinois where he died in 1850. We have not had any luck tracing his parents although his surname is an unusual one. I began searching Family Tree Maker Online for the name BEGON after seeing his name spelled that way in a record from his marriage in 1807 in Nantucket, MA. Do you have any knowledge of the name in its alternative spelling, BEGUN? Any help would be helpful. The BEGUN is on my father's side which traces back to the founding families of Nantucket, including Tristram Coffin. Your information is very helpful. I haven't looked at the 1790 Census yet--only as far back as 1830 in Oneida County. My branch of the family, John Begun's, ended up in Hebron, McHenry Co, IL. John was born in Hudson, Columbia Co, NY. Thanks in advance. Teresa Wilson Tucson, AZ teresa@azstarnet.com

I also got to go on what was for me a once in a lifetime trip to Salt Lake City and wallow in genealogy for an entire week! While I was there I looked up the record of Mary Rose Beggins that you sent me. When I mentioned it to my father he said that he had heard something to that effect, but never knew the real story. Well, it appears that Kate had a child out of wedlock, there was no father listed on the document, and the child was born 2 years before she married John Smith. I couldn't find any further trace of the child--unless she turns out to be the eldest daughter that I always knew as "Aunt Kate". I never could find her birth record, although I've found records for the next 9 children of that couple--curiouser and curiouser, said Alice!!! I did find a child of a Bernard Beggins, who was Kate's older brother, but with a different wife--I suppose he could have been married before--more mysteries than answers!! I'm going to be sending this to my cousin John Kelly, who knows a lot about the Begggan family on the other side of the Atlantic! I looked through several books and films and seemed to find more Beagan that Beggan, and I'll send it to you if you haven't already looked at them: 1) The History of the County of Monaghan, by Evelyn Philip Shirley, Esq, published in 1879 in London. It mentions Peter Beagan quite a bit. 2) The Clogher Record, 1990, Journal of the Clogher Historical Society. 3) Baptisms and marriages of Clones Parish, Co. Monaghan abt 1862 to 1865. It is chock full of both Beagan and Beggan. I haven't finished going through it, I'm going to have to order the film, but I'll send you the abstract when I'm finished if you haven't already been through it. Maureen Keillor fayetteprinting@mindspring.com

The friend whom I'm helping had the Hibernian Reaearch group in Dublin go through the Griffith's records for Murnaghan's in Agharderg Parish. They found 3 Murnaghans, each of whom was leasing land from one James Little. Online, I found that the Griffith records, now on a CD that one can buy, actually contain 6 Murnaghans. So, I plan to get the CD and research with it. I'll send you more info on James Little once I've done the work.Agan, thanks for your help and I'll be in touch. Ken Casgrac@aol.com

While searching the internet for something completely different I came across your web page with interest. I was unaware as to how much information was available on the Beagan family tree. My father comes from Roslea, Co. Fermanagh and we haven't much looked into the family history. I would be interested to know if you have any information on the Beagan family in Roslea (at the moment there are a number of families, some of which we are not related to). A bit of information about myself, currently I am completing a PhD in Chemical Engineering at Queens University in Belfast. My family live an Derry, N.Ireland and I have two younger brothers. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Christina Beagan c.beagan@qub.ac.uk

My father John Francis Biggane was born Oct 8, 1906 in Balinastack, Knockthoch, Limerick. The had several brothers and sisters, some who were in Maine and New York. I have never found anyone with my last name and would be interested in any information I am able to receive. Maureen Mushlit email: meam@excite.com

I can remember as a small child my Dad saying there was a name change in our family but he failed to say from what to what.I have found out about the Irish to English and I wonder if this is what he was talking about.His ggrandparents where James LITTLE and MARGARET REID/REED/READ His Grandparents were James Little and ELIZA JANE Welch/Walsh from New Haven N.Y. state. Carol carol.russell@sympatico.ca

Mary Beagan married Felix Rice of Ballintemple , Meigh, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland and had six Children: Stephen (11-3-1876), Mary Anne (1-5-1879), Catherine (6-15-1881 my Grandmother), Sarah (9-9-1883), Michael (9-1-1886), Margarite( 7-31-1888) My Grandmother Catherine came to Phila. Pa. and Married Robert J. Byrne, My Mother Kathryn Married Frank McLaughlin.

The Rice side of the family is still at 42 Chapel Rd., Meigh, Killeavy, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT35 8JY

The Information I gave you is off of the Upper Killeavy Catholic Parish Register The Sponsors in order at the Baptism's are Stephen : James O'Hare and Mary Fearon, Stephen Married Helena Hall 2-16-1922 at St. Alexander's , Bootle Mary Anne: Owen Fearon and Teresa Fearon Catherine: Edward Toal and Mary Toal Sarah : John Rice and Susan BEAGAN Michael: David Rice and Elizabeth Toal Magarite: Patrick Toal and Anne Toal Sorry I don't have any more information but I've just started working on the Information. John R. McLaughlin jmccool@center.grad.upenn.edu

Hi Al. We have talked before. Wanted to let you know that I came across something on the Limerick message board. A fellow named Sean O'Beachain was looking for family of relatives that moved to Limerick 4-5 generations ago ( name Beegan). Well I figured it sounded like my family. He then said that a living Beegan relative married a living Irish writer named O'Floinn. That is my Mom's 2nd cousin (Beegan). Unfortunately He did not leave an e-mail address. Now if I can contact this guy I will be able to open up a whole new section of my family. Thought you might be interested......ED

I discovered your pages by accident and felt the need to make contact with a 'Beagan/Beagen' on the other side of 'the pond' My wife has been doing some research into the Beagen surname not so much yet but she is getting there. She has got back to about 1890. there is an Irish connection possibly Sligo we are told but nothing has come to light to confirm this as yet. Anyway I just thought I would drop a line. Yours Phil Beagen pbeagen@matthew-boulton.ac.uk

1850's From: John Farmer <john_farmer@lineone.net> > To: Allen Beagan <beagan@capecod.net> > Subject: Rosslea headstones > Date: Thursday, May 01, 1997 7:31 AM >

I don't suppose you have any information on Kate Beggan who appears in the Illinois census for 1880? We think she may be a long lost relative who emigrated sometime after 1850 with brothers Francis and Patrick from Monaghan or Fermanagh. John Farmer john_farmer@lineone.net

1850’s “My grand father, James Beagan, his brother Thomas Beagan and sister Catherine Beagan emigrated from Clones and Monaghan City, Co Monaghan in the 1850’s and settled in Brooklyn and Connecticut. I was born in Brooklyn, had two brothers (both killed in WW II) and two sisters, one of which (Ruth) is still alive. One of my brothers was Joseph too.....” John D. Beagan, Danbury Wis. July 2, 1996

June 2, 1997 My grandmothers name was Bridget McVey, she and James married in Newbliss. I have a 1st cousin Walter, my age, who lives in Garden city ,LI. I am 76 years old now and hope I hear from someone soon. John D. Beagan 29630 Mahlen Dr. Danbury Wis. 54830 phone 715-656-7322

Late 20th century “My grandfather, Bernard Beagan, was a son in a Beagan family in County/City Armagh in the north of Ireland. Being not the oldest, he came to the United States late in the 19th century via New York, and settled in the Bronx in New York City. Although I am not certain, I believe that either another brother (or brothers), or sister (or sisters), settled in the Providence, Rhode Island area. My grandfather, Bernard, married Jane Loughran, who was also from Ireland (but I'm not sure where) and they had five children : Thomas James (my father, the oldest), "Bess," Charles, Jeanette, and Anna. I am in possession of information as to the deaths of all of those Beagans, as well as to the current status of their children, etc. There are only two male living children of that generation, being Charles, who lives on Long Island, New York, and me. There are also four living females of that generation, being Loretta, Kathryn, and Mary Alice (daughters of Jeanette) and Jayne (daughter of Bess), all of whom cousin Charles and I try to stay in touch with. There are children which comprise the next generation, but I shall not list them here. My father's sister, Anna, was a leader in the St. Vincents Hospital administration over decades, including the branch in Staten Island. If you drive by the Hospital now,, you will see on the outside wall of a wing that it bears her religious name, which, I believe, was "Sister Loretta Bernard". Lastly, my oldest son, T. J. Beagan, 111, works in Chicago at the present time in advertising, although he and his family reside in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our other son, David, is a career officer in the US Navy, who is married and resides in Jacksonville, Florida.Thomas J. Beagan Jr. May 11th,1996

"The family lived in Scranton, Pennsylvania for a while, as that is where Gerard met my grandmother, Dorothy Theresa Beegan. According to the 1969 obits of Gerard and Vincent, they moved to Bay City from Toledo, Ohio in 1935. May married Arthur Lee and was living in Bangor Township, Bay County Michigan in 1969, Wilfred lived in Kawkawlin Township. George was living in Monroe Michigan in 1969. I have information about Gerard and Dorthy's children and grandchildren (and a forthcoming greatgrandchild!), but I know very little about his ancestors. If anyone here has further information I would be greatly appreciative." Searching: CARNEY, CUNNINGHAM, MCHUGH, CORNISH, REILLY, CRITTENDEN, RYER, HUTTON, SPEIR, POOLE

"July 12,1962 ROSS S. BEAGAN GENERAL INSURANCE T H E T R A VE L E R S 1549 KIPLING AVENUE NORTH. REXDALE) ,. ONTARIO INSURANCE COMPANIES 244 - 3582 Serving Canada Since 1865

Cliff I and our families went up to Dornoch last Sunday to fix your grandfathers tombstone, When I was up there last summer It was loose in the ground so I decided to Go up before too long and fix it. We took 2 bags of cement shovels, bars and all the tools we thought we would need. When we got there we had an awful time finding It since It had fallen on-,its face as had several others that we had to lift to find ours. It had a base on it about 2’ X 10” X 10” deep and It was quite heavy to lift. We managed to walk It backwards and dug a hole in front of It just about double the former dimensions and filled It with 3 or 4 mixes of concrete	and set Whole works back in, We had to cover some writing at the bottomof the stone but you couldn’t read It anyway. It looks pretty solid now and should last another 80 years. Today we took another goose chase up to Flos township to see if we could find the Madigan homestead, We went to Elmvale which is the Township seat and had the clerk got the old assessment rolls out of the attic. Here’s what we found In the 1875 Roll, John Madigan age 42, Lot 27, Conc., 4 of Flos. He owned the East Part of Lot 27 consisting of 60 acres and was assessed $200.00. There were 7 persons in the house, they belonged to the Church of Rome, they had 4 cattle but no horses, sheep or hogs. In the 1880 Roll there was James Madigan on Lot 15, Conc. 3. He had 88 acres in the south-west corner of Lot 15 was assessed at $300.00. The clerk said that James Madigan’s place wasn't a very good farm and that It in now a county reforestation area. The John Madigan place was a pretty good farm and Is still being worked. I thought you would like to hear about our travels, Would you like to see the place this sunmer? The both places are easy to find and after seeing them I can tell you which one was the best farmer after seeing the Farms. The farms are about 2 miles north of Minesing on Highway 26, .5 miles from Midhurst. As we left Minesing you could see those Radar domes that the RCAF has at Edgar which you saw from the hill at Mount St. Louis, As far as I could judge it should’nt be be any more than 10 Miles across country, So the Madigan’s and the O’Connors didn't have so far to court as I thought. Which one was your Grandfather? Was It John? That Is the one I thought anyway, I had to Laugh at Cliff. He was telling me about our 2nd cousin Tom Tiffany when we were at Dornoch We stopped to see him at his new house. He has sold his store down the road. As we were talking to Him in his lane his youngest son case home for supper and Tom said “I want you to meet some of your cousins'. The young lad of about 20 never looked up or broke a step but yelled over his shoulder, What the hell have you been into today?” as much as saying those guys are putting one over on you because you have been drinking my beer. Cliff said every day he becomes more convinced that the Madigans were the good guys.

My name is Michael Fredrick Beagen. I am 33 years old and live in Turner Oregon. I believe that you are related to me in some way, based on the common spelling of our Last name. My father is William Austin Beagen, his father was Michael Joseph Beagen. I have had no contact with the Beagen family my entire life except for my grandparents Michael and Marion Beagen of Iselin New Jersey (both deceased). Michael and Marion Beagen had three children: My Aunt; Sr. Marion Michael (Beagen), My father; William, and a son that died in infancy, Robert. I remember my father stating that my grandgfather was one of seven brothers. This letter is being sent to you in an effort to trace my father's side of the family. I know this much; My great-grandfather emigrated to America from Ireland and settled in New Jersey.

If you are indeed related to me, if any of this history sounds familiar, or if you think you may be able to shed some light on my heritage, please write back to me at:

Have had some time to look over the genealogical documents that you sent. Boy, you have really done a lot of work! Amazingly, it does not appear to include our branch of the family. However, it does reveal quite a few families in Rhode Island which I recall my parents mentioning as an area where other Beagans had settled after arriving from northern Ireland. I might be wrong, but I think that they said that there was a Beagan relative involved with, or owner of, a bowling alley in Providence. There is another Beagan which I have met over the years which may have some relationship to the Canadian Beagans. About 20 years ago, my father received a letter from a Beagan who was from Canada and the father of a professional hockey referee. At that time, I represented two NHL players and had season tickets to the Phila. Flyers. At a game one night, I was paged to report to the press box, and, to my great surprise and happiness, I learned that BILL BEAGAN, a professional referee from Canada, had followed up on his Dad's correspondence with my Dad, and was desirous of our meeting. We partied that night, but there has been no contact thereafter. It must have been some night!! Am now going to have to go to dinner. Hope to hear from you. TOM

To the extent you wish to have information from my branch of the family, I am happy to provide as much as is available to me, and I shall contact my cousins for additional input, if they have any. Starting with my grandfather, Bernard, my fathers birth certificate (NY #3160, dated 11-22-1898) states that THOMAS JAMES "BEEGAN" was bom on 11-13-98, Bronx, New York, at 1996 Webster Avenue; his father's name is listed as BERNARD BEEGAN, " age 29, Birthplace Ireland, and Occupation being "Teamster." His mother is listed as "JENNIE BEEGAN," nee "LOUGHRAN,' age 28, Birthplace Ireland. No other previous children are listed in the form. I cannot explain why or how the name "BEEGAN" became "BEAGAN" for my Dad or any of the rest of our branch of the family. My birth date is 11-1-31, my mothers name was EDNA GRACE LAKE, and I am an only child. I have 2 children, THOMAS JAMES BEAGAN, Ill, bom 12-8-58, and DAVID CRAIG BEAGAN, bom 6-1 5-64. My wife is ANN MARIE BEAGAN, aka NANCY, nee ROBINSON. My occupation is attorney at law, and I am self-employed. Please donl hesitate to contact me if there is any other information I can supply. TOM

Iguess you must have been a little surprised to hear from me! I guess I should start by answering some of your questions first. I got married on May 18, 1996, to Cindy Helen DeZort of Pittsburgh, PA. I recently got out of the Marine Corps after seven years of service. Thanks to my medical severance pay, we just bought a computer. When we were on our Honeymoon, we went to Orlando (Disney, of course!!). While we were there, we visited the Beagan Clan I only got to see Grandma, Gramps, Joan, Gail and my father. They all looked great! Joan showed me the family tree. I was in awe of how far back you went. I have always wanted to do the same. I pulled the attatchment off your last e-mail. I don't think it all went through. It stopped with the year 1781 I wish I would have known you were in Sandwich, Cindy and I just returned Saturday from a week long trip to Boston and the Cape. We stayed in Downtown Hyannis and Nantucket. We moved back to Pittsburgh from Virginia where I was stationed. I'm working for her brother as his Business Manager. He owns a Heating and A/C business. So far It's been great. I like the civilian life. By the way, Cindy is an Elementary School Teacher. If you ever get a chance, I'd love to have a copy of the family tree. My address is: 643 Fifth Street, Apt 2 Oakmont, PA 15139 412-428-1088 My future plans consist of finishing school ( I'm enrolled as a sophmore at Indiana University of Pennsylvania), and then on to Law School. I hope to one day to go into politics!!

My name is James Dutton - My wife maiden name was Jane Ann Bagan. She was born in McCook NE on Feb 23 1947. Her father name is Gerald Leo Bagan born July 20,1921. His father was Wilfred Joseph Bagan born September 21, 1862 in Le Roy, Minn. Died in McCook, Nebraska May 01-1959. His father was Thomas F. Bagan was born Sept. 08-1846 in Galena, Ill. died November 18,1914 in Le Roy, Minn. That is all the information on the Bagan side of my wifes family I have. I hope this will help you. If there is a connection let me know. I really haven't had time to review what you sent but I highly appreciate it and any information I can get on her family. I have my side traced ack to the May Flower and my mothers side back into germany. But am still working on the whole prespective and enjoying making contact with people (relatives) and gaining lots of information or even just a little makes me excited So again thanks and let me know . JamesD2182@aol.com

Some data for your research; my grandfather was: MICHAEL Joseph BEAGEN 1900 - 1975 He married MARION THERESA BEAGEN (HEIN) 1897-l977 ;My Father is William Austin Beagen (b. 1939) and currently lives in the Seattle area Of Washington with my mother: Barbara Elizabeth Beagen (Creuz) (b. 1943) I believe these birth dates are correct I can never remember when my parents were born. My Fathers address is 16909 NE 97th St, Redmond, WA. 98052 He was visiting several weeks ago I told him I was forwarding his information to you. He is interested in finding our heritage. My grandparents, Michael and Marion had two additional children. Robert (died in infancy) and Marion. My Father is the youngest. My aunt. Marion, is a nun with the Dominican OP's in Newburgh New York. Her preaching name is Sr. Marion Michael OP. To the best, of my knowledge my grandfather was the YOUNGEST of several children. A key to the family is that my grandgather and his brother (Owen) married two of the HEIN sisters at the same time. (I don't know if this is significant in your research but it seems like an out of the ordinary event for the early 20th century to me---but hey, that may be just because I’m young) MY father was born in Iselin, NJ and lived there until 1977 when he moved our family out to Oregon. I never heard of any great uncles, however I had heard that there was a falling out with my grandfather and the rest of the family (I don't know why or when-but I suspect that is why I and MY father know so Little about our ancestors.) I only received four responses to my inquiries and most stated that it was impossible for me to be related because of the spelling of the name, however I received a letter from a Mary STASSER from Wixon, MI and she stated that she was forwarding the letter to you. (I think that will make three times you'll receive my request.) Of course now, I'm MORE confused due to the fact of the spellings and pronunciations Of the name. If in fact my line of BeagEn’s is related to the BeagAns, than I have numerous relatives around the country. Additionally, I'm now unsure how to pronounce my name: Beegan, BAYGAN, BEEGIN,. BAYGIN" etc. I would prefer to pronounce it the proper Irish way. (Won’t that confuse my employers and friends?) A little about me, personally. I am 33 years old, was born in Perth Amboy , NJ. I am currently married (March 1996) after having been divorced in 1992. 1 have two daughters (aged 8 and 4) that live with their mother in Arizona, and one step son from my current marriage. I am employed by the Oregon Department Of C orrections as a Fugitive Investigator (I hunt down and return escaped prisoners from the State Corrections Department), as well as a Police Officer for the City of Turner. (This is why my phone number is unlisted- don’t want the bad guys finding me!!!) Well, if we’re not related, and I think we are somehow (we just have to figure out how), your closing comment in your first mailing is true, at least we can be friends. I look forward to talking with you. I am home most weekends and most week nights. If I'm not there, we have an answering machine. (I do return calls!!)

Sorry I was not at home when you called, it would have been great to talk to you. My wife said you did not think that we are related, but with some research I have found that either Beagan or Beagen is an anglicized version of O'Beaghan of which we are probably a dirivative. I am in the process of puffing together a Family Tree using Broderbund's "Family Tree Maker'. When I get finished( Some time before the end of the century:) ) I will send you a copy. Who knows, maybe there is a link somewhere. Welcome to the wonderful world of the "Irish". Now on St. Patrick's day you can hold your head up with the best of them in Massachusetts. By the way, where the heck is Sandwich?

As far as I know, my Fathers Mother and Father came from Ireland in the 1880's and were married in Jersey City, NJ. My dad had brothers named Matthew, Joseph, and Owen and a sister Margaret. My Father's Mothers maiden name was Jordan and she came from county Mayo. His Dad came from County Cork. I am hoping to go to Ireland in the near future for work related items and will take some vacation to try and find out who is who and where they came from. My job sometimes takes me to Boston and Portland Maine, maybe we can meet and share some info. Let me know how you can be reached and I'll try and keep in touch on a regular basis.

To set a few things staright from my son's letter, My Father was Michael Joseph Beagen and my deceased brother was also Michael Joseph Beagen (he died of whooping cough in 1935 in Elizabeth NJ. June 14, 1996 Sincerely Bill Beagen Dibbley@worldnet.att.net

Most of my father in laws relatives lived in the LeRoy Minn. area and also around the albert lea area of Minn. John Beggan came to the U. S. in 1846 and settled for a while in the Galena, ILL. (lead miner) Was later a farmer in Town of Beaver in Filmore county Mn. Do you have any thing on this family of bagans???? Sincerely, Jim (son in law of Gerold Bagan of McCook, NE)

My failure to understand the workings of e-mail meant I didn't get your last until arriving home from Ireland last night. I think I've got it now. One of my sisters-in-law has been working on her family tree since last summer and was anxious to go out and see some gravestones. So in a small way you are lucky. We went out to St Tiernach's graveyard in Roslea ( we got stopped by an Army patrol who materialised out of a ditch on the border, bristling with weapons, and it is very obvious here that the NI crisis is far from over). The churchyard has quite a number of Beggans and although I have photographs of most of them I found out that the Roslea Heritage Centre, which is right by the graveyard, have the gravestones inscriptions on file which are probably more accurate than our attempts to read some of them. They also have Griffiths Valuation Lists of 1860 (every householder in the parish by townlands), and the Tithe Books (of the old Clones Parish - Roslea and Clones used to be one) for 1830. There is also a College Land Rental of 1907 - 1910. In addition a list from 1873 which gives the established church families in Aghadrumsee Parish. Working from this side there is a real problem in tracing Monaghan families back beyond 1850, many of the earlier records have been destroyed, some were even pulped to further the 1914-18 war effort. I guess this is not of much direct help to you but you can add it to your resource book if you are not already cognisant of it. The Roslea Heritage Centre's address is Monaghan Rd., Roslea, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland and the telephone number 013657 51750 - as you are well practised in phoning Ireland I won't exert myself and look up the international code. I do have a vague recollection of one of my many sisters-in-law saying something about an American caller, but I wasn't listening very carefully. Incidentally, I am sure Roslea could give you the details of other heritage centres if you don't know them already. I am very impressed by your knowledge of Irish history, it certainly exceeds mine by a very large amount. We English were never taught anything about Ireland, Scotland, and Wales at school, and having married in to an Irish family I now know why. It is not exactly a pretty story. In fact, so ignorant are some of us that when we lived in Belfast at the beginning of the troubles in 1979, our English neighbour only learnt there was a border when he tried to cross it. I think education is a little better these days. I don't know that we will ever make an ancestral handshake, but i am certainly very interested to know how you are getting on, and very happy to help whenever I can. So keep in touch. Regards John john_farmer@lineone.net

Dorothy Theresa Beegan was born July 5, 1917 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her father was a James Beegan, (b.?, d.November 27, 1948 somwhere in PA /verbal, not documented/), her mother was Mary O'Brien (b. d.January 31, 1948 in Philadelphia /verbal, not documented/). Mary's father was Edward O'Brien, b.? d.?, and mother was Mary Hayes. Family legend has it that Mary Hayes would only speak Gaelic unless absolutely necessary, and was furious at her granddaughter Dorothy Beegan because... On January 16, 1943 Dorothy married the son a recent English immigrant named Gerard Joseph Poole. I know a little bit about Gerard's family, but Grandma Dorothy didn't like to talk about her family for some reason. She passed away April 11, 1993. I scanned in a few photos and her obituary and placed them on my web page today. Follow the links starting from http://www.billcarney.com/brickmasons/genealogy/beegan/beeganfamily.htm If you happen to know anything else about this family, please let me know! Bill Carney mailto:bill@billcarney.com

1. Joseph Beggin, born 1800, Fermanaugh Co., Ireland married Ann?, died 1850-1860. Came to US in 1840-1844

2. (Female) Beggin, died March 16, 1904, born and died in Fermanaugh Co., Ireland

3. Bernard Beggin, born 1815 in Fermanaugh Co., Ireland, never married, died in Vinegar Hill Twp., Jo Daviess County, IL, Immigrated 1840-1844

4. John Beggin, born June 24, 1819, Fermanaugh Co., Iireland, Never married, died October 23, 1904 Vinegar Hill Twp., Jo Daviess Co., IL Immigrated 1840-1844

From above: Joseph and Ann Beggin they lived in Jo Daviess County, IL, they had the following children:

1. Terrence (Levey) Beggin, born about 1830, in Fermanaugh Co., Ireland and died September 9, 1884 and is buried in Apple River, Jo Daviess Co., IL do not know if he married.

2. James Beggin, born 1832 Fermanaugh Co., Ireland, never married, died Jan 8, 1895 in Apple River, Jo Davies Co., IL and is buried in Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL

3. Anne Beggin, born 1835, Fermanaugh Co., Ireland, married James Barron in Jo Daviess Co., IL . This is my husbands Beggin line and I have a marriage date but have not put it in the notes yet as I just received that info. This couple is suppose to have moved to Tanawonda, Erie Co., NY or Buffalo area and is related to a Sullivan and Jones family but have found no evidence of this. They had four children that I know of Elizabeth (Jones), Catherine (Sullivan), Thomas Barron and Mary Ann (Doyle). Mary Ann married a Thomas Doyle and stayed in Lafayette Co., WI the remainder of her family lived out east. Mary Ann Doyle's grandaughter remembered her grandmother going out to Buffalo, NY to visit family once.

4. Thomas Beggin, b. April 22, 1838 in Fermanaugh Co., IL, married Sarah Maguire (Sara McGuire) September 10, 1861, Jo Daviess County, IL, Died April 18, 1901 in Monticello Twp., WI, buried in Apple River, Jo Davies Co., IL

5. Patrick Beggin, born April 21, 1841 in Fermanaugh Co., Ireland; married Anne O'Neill in 1867, died December 30, 1923 in Apple River, Jo Daviess Co., IL If you can help with any of these names let me know. Rose DeRocher RKKD123@aol.com

My great grandfather, Thomas BUGGINS was born in 1857 in Worthing, Sussex, United Kindgdom, however, to date I have been unable to find details of his birth and have even used a professional researcher, and I am still trying to trace his ancestors but wondered if this could be a variation on the name Baggins on your lists? Emma, Jersey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom maritime@itl.net

My son Timothy (who is now living in Tulsa) did start a family tree. The main problem, as you probably know, is that the early Irish immigrants never spoke about the Old County, and they almost never went back. My paternal greatgrandmother was the exception. So my parents and grandparents, who were born here, knew little about life in Ireland and whether there was any family over there. My mother had an aunt who was a New York Sister of Charity and who lived well into her 90's. Her story was that she was 10 years old when the Black and Tans came into the village. She climbed up and retrieved the shotgun over the fireplace and fired as they came through the door. Needless to say, they left Ireland shortly afterwards. But again, there was that one story and no more. When Carol and I visited Ireland in the 1970's we found it easy to get information. The police station in Newtown Butler had the old church records and the cops knew where the family farm was. It was the last house in the area with a real thatched roof. It was also the first house I've ever been in that had a beaten earth floor. I later learned that one mixes animal blood with the dirt and it eventually forms a terrazzo like surface that can be washed like any other flooring. The house had no stove, the cooking being done in an open fireplace. But the house and farm had passed out of the family. Seems that Thomas, the one left behind, married a widow with children but he had none. So the farm went to the widow's kids when he and she died.

There are other Beggans' in Jersey City (with the final "s") but we have never been able to find them. My aunt (my father's sister) who was also a Sister of Charity (NJ) did make copies of the Castle Point entry records and Timothy has those. Jim Beggans jbeggans@pipeline.com

My great grandpa was an orphan too!! His name was Thomas. My grandpa is Claude Thomas Beagan. He had 10 children so I have a lot of aunts and uncles (more uncles than aunts). I took a peek at one of your web pages and it talked about a Beagan body type. I am short (a little under 5"2), have very small hands and feet. I have my grandpa's uilogy at home and it tells more about my great grandpa (the orphan). I will read it tonight for more info. So does this mean we are related? I am 29. Sherilyn Beagan shekbe@engin.umich.edu

Hi again. I read the eulogy and this is what I found out. my great grandpa came over from Ireland during the potatoe famine. he came to New York city. he was in an orphanage was called John Doe until a priest recognized him and said he was Tommy Beagan. His mother and father (who would have been my great great grandma and grandpa) were Mary Ellen and David Beagan. Later in life my great grandpa (the orphan-Tommy) spent time looking for relatives but was unsuccessful. That's about all I know right now. Does any of this mean anything to you? Sherilyn Beagan Minority Engineering Program Office (MEPO) (313) 647-7120 shekbe@engin.umich.edu

I have traced a twisted path back to a Peter Beggan (spelling varies) from Drumyarkin, Fermanagh, Ireland. He was born in 1750. His sons; Micheal, Patrick, James and Owen all entered the U.S. during the early 1800's. If any of this info is of interest to you let me know. Gary Beggan ÐÏà¡±á

I have also talked to my grandmother's sister for some information on my grandmother ( Laura Beagan married to Malachi Beagan). According to her, who is a young 91 years of age, my grandmother was born in P.E.I. where she met my grandfather. In addition there has always been a mistake in the maiden name of my grandmother made by the Priest of the day and to this day has never been corrected, the maiden name should have been McDonnell not McDonald. Anyway I am still searching, keep in touch. Don Beagan starfire@nt.net

Information wanted on the family of Margaret Beegan (my maternal great grandmother) of Galway, born c. 1829, daughter of Barty Beegan and ? Keogh (possibly sister of Wm. Keogh of Merrion Sq. , Dublin). In 1845 Margaret Beegan was married to John Chatham a seaman of Arklow, possibly in the church of St. James and St. Nicholas Galway by Fr. Peter Daly or Daily. She had Siblings Barty, Patrick, Joseph, and Honoria. After death of her husband c. 1853 Margaret Chatham took service as stewardess on yatch of Arthur Kavanagh MP. Any record of the marriage and information about the Beegan family please respond to; Mr. P. McCarthy, brook cottage, Sham castle lane, Bath, England BA2 6JH

Well, well, well. Great excitement here where I have three of my sisters-in-law staying.. We have a number of old photographs, including one we think is Kate, though it was taken in Galesburg so it must have been some time before or after the 1880 census - if indeed they are the same Kate and we are not on a wild goose chase. I hope to goodness we are not, especially having raised John Beagan's hopes, but a cast iron link is still needed. Maybe his letter will provide it. I will e-mail Theo McMahon when I get his letter (the Monaghan genealogist whose name appears on your web page somewhere and is a cousin of Mary) because when we saw him in April he was without any information about the American side. A Joe Beggan from the States is visiting him later this month and is thought to have a lot of information and I'll see if I can get it, though Theo is notorious for not answering his e-mail. We had all the old photographs out this morning and I found one from Beggins living at 7706 Brock(?h)elhurst St, Philadelphia 19152 PA which they sent to the Clones Beggans and was taken Christmas 1965, soon after some of them had visited Clones. The family does not appear to have kept up the contact, and I haven't tried to contact them yet myself. Does your personal encyclopaedia include that branch? Regards, John Farmer john_farmer@lineone.net

BEGGAN, BEAGAN, and BEGAN are names from the same original BEAGAN. Peter Beagan of Drummyarkin, County Fermanagh, Ireland had several sons.One became John Little and his sons created a raft of Little's who came to the U.S. Another son Michael spelled his name BEGGAN when he came to the U.S. One of his son's son began using BEGAN. My grandpa spelled his name 3 ways (BAGGAN, BEGGEN, BEGGAN). Francis C. Beggan 435 Jefferson St. Ft. Atkinson WI 53538

my great-great granfather Michael Beggan b. 1781 and his wife Margaret (Kelly) emigrated to New York circa 1840 from Roslea, County Fermanagh. their 7 adult children came with them. all settled in Jefferson Co. Wisconsin, I am still on the original homestead. Michael's brother, Owen, changed his name to the English, John Little, and we then have cousins marrying. got started on all this when I found out by chance that my great-great Aunt Mary Beggan Gamble was murdered by her husband Michael on the farm adjacent to ours in 1860. more info if you're interested. Mary Beggan Mueller marem@ticon.net 920-261-0253

My family came from Roslea, Co Fermanagh, My dad's name is Brian, Granddad's name is Patrick and there are a number of other Beggan's living in and around Birmingham - all alive and well. My Granddad came over to UK during the late fifties I think and he is still alive (he is 82). My nan died about 6 years ago - she was great. I have an aunt whose name is Una Beggan - who became a Nun and took on the name of Sister Mary Beggan (her stage name!!!) - she worked for years as a school teacher and head teacher in Enniskillen - she has retired and lives here in Birmingham - maybe there might be the connection after all? It would be nice to hear a little more about you, where you live, what you do etc - email me again if you want to swap details. I know we have alot of family in America - I'll ask around the family if you like - maybe you're the long lost famous rich family member the Beggan's have been waiting for - Only joking - your fortune is safe. Hope to hear from you again, John JohnBeggan@compuserve.com

DO you have any knowledge of a John Beggan b.11-3-1804 Parish of Rosslea of Counties Fermanagh and Monaghan, died 12-06-1904 in USA, married Bridget Tierney 5-12-1839? Beggan is the spelling that was found by a relative of my husband's who was working on the the family tree a number of years ago. Now the spelling fo our name is Bagan. I'm really just getting back into genealogy after having small children is the house. Any information would be of great help. Thomas Bagan tcbagan@ic.waseca.mn.us

Got your e-mail. Thank-you very much! I coould not find a direct link between our families as of yet. I did find that James Dutton in NE that was in your information, is a second-cousin of my husband's and is into genealogy. I have made contact with him about exchanging information.

This was a very wonderful discovery, that branch of older relatives did not want to make a reconnection for some reason. Guess the younger generration doesn't care about what ever caused this to happen.

John Beggan came to the U.S. in March 1846, his wife Bridget (Tierney) came in Sept 1846, giving birth to Thomas Francis on 9-8-1846. She supposedly came by way of New Orleans, up the Mississippi and over to Galena IL where John was a lead miner. In the early 1850s to mid 1850s the family moved to twnsp of Beaver-Fillmore Co-MN.

I have not had a chance to get to many records as to the exact place that John came into the US at.

Thank-you for the early Christmas present and i will be able to get to those records in the near future. Claudette Bagan tcbagan@ic.waseca.mn.us

Based on what I've seen so far regard BEAGAN, you seem to be the Internet expert on this surname. My question is simple, the answer elusive. We have had in our family tradition that Ellen McGOVERN (b. 1832 near Roslea, Co. Fermanagh, d.1893) married Patrick BEGAN. The one surviving fragment I have says this "..married a Patrick Began and reared a large family in Clones, Ireland. Her daughter, Mary, married a McMahon and in 1933 was living in Clones, Ireland with a son and granddaughter." Is there any possibility that this Patrick BEGAN is a descendant of one of your Beagan ancestors, or perhaps did you come across and eliminate this Patrick in an attempt to find Owen's brother? Any help you can offer would be a cheer! Andy Kirby [a Co. KERRY name] andrewfk@worldnet.att.net

my great grandfather Patrick Mahoney's mother was Ellen Began. Patrick was born in Ireland , so I assume that his mother was too. Family lore has it that the Mahoney's (originally O'Mahony) were from County Cork. The only information I have is a copy of his death certifcate issued by the Town of Randolph in 1977, which lists Patrick mother's name as Ellen Began. The Certificate contains the following information:

"My great grandmother was Kate Beggan (or Beggins?) who emigrated from Clones, Co. Monaghan to Boston, MA in 1889, alone, at the tender age of 16, with 2 pieces of baggage in steerage class. Oh, that she had kept a journal!!! Anyway, I had always heard that some of her brothers and sisters had remained in Ireland "on the family farm", so with their descendants in mind, I placed an ad in a local paper, and received 6 letters in return!! The chillbumps hit when I received a copy of a photo that was the exact duplicate of a copy that was on it's way to Ireland from me!! Since then we have enjoyed a great cyberspace correspondence, and I will get to meet one of my cousins in later this month when he comes to Philadelphia! Maureen Keillor Fayetteville, GA fayetteprinting@mindspring.com

You've got to be kidding--asking me for the rest of the story is asking for trouble!! Really, though, I wish I knew more of the rest of the story. In fact, I've contemplated writing another book (no, the first one on my Civil War ancestor hasn't been finished nor published yet) on Kate's experiences. O.K., her parents were Bernard Beggan, Sr. and Kate "Kitty" Leary, who lived in Clones. I've even received a photo of the two of them from John Kelly in Ireland. I don't know the reasons for her leaving Ireland, but I can guess that it's probably economic. Two of her siblings preceded her to Boston. Her siblings were Bernard, Jr.; Rose, Michael, Peter, Mary, & Margaret. Mary & Margaret were twins. Margaret married a Mr. Kelly, and their great-grandson is who I have been corresponding with by e-mail. He's about the same age as my oldest son (19), and he will be in Philly later this month. Rose had one son, Daniel Ordway. I don't think Mary ever married. Bernard Jr. had one daughter who survived. She's very old, I'm not sure if she's still living, she's never responded to my letters, but they've never been returned. Last I heard she was in an old folks home in Barnstable (?). I'm not sure about the descendants of Peter. The lastest twist to this story is that John Kelly saw an ad in an Irish newspaper from a Mary Beggan who was looking for a Michael Beggan from Co. Monaghan. She gave an e-mail address, but our e-mail keeps coming back as undeliverable. I called a Mary Beggan in Flushing, NY on Sunday, she's from Fermanaugh (the loveliest accent I've ever heard) but she's not the one looking for Michael. So, I keep hunting for her. He's the only one that we have nothing at all on, except for the old "family story": that he came to New York City, married, and returned to Ireland. I'm not sure what she ever did when she got to Boston. Bernard and Rose wound up in Brockton, and that's where they were when Kate arrived in 1889. In 1897 she married John Joseph Smith, from Co. Leitrim. He was a shoemaker in Brockton, and together they raised 10 children, one of whom was my grandfather. So I would say her greatest accomplishment was successfully raising them. I remember asking one of her daughters about John Smith leaving a will, and all she could do was laugh! Apparently he drank most of what he made, I'm not sure how in the world they got by--I have 5 children, and there's always too much month left at the end of the money!! If you'd like to add my Beggans to your file, I have my data on Personal Ancestral File, and I've successfully sent files before--let me know. Whew! Maureen Keillor fayetteprinting@mindspring.com

Sept. 7,1891 Mary Rose Beggine is born in Brockton, MA to Kate Beggine of Brockton. Kate was born in Ireland. Mass Births vol.413, page 543

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