Doaghbeg Family Overview

The following is a review of all families that we have been able to trace that descended from Doaghbeg. Lack of records mean we only have information from the early 1800s while we have used census records, land records and birth/marriage/death records to determine those with Doaghbeg descent. A huge effort has gone into this and while we have made every effort to be as concise as possible, there will be errors or missing information along the way. We hope that our followers can help us out in this regard.

If you notice anything that needs added/changed, please get in touch. If you see information that you feel is not relevant or would like to have removed, just let us know and we will accommodate your request. We have not included many of the current generation of Doaghbeg people for privacy reasons - we've tried to not include anyone born after 1980. Any other family information or names contained below was found using online sources (obituaries or marriage articles in media, family trees online etc) however if anyone would like information removed, please get in touch.

We want to keep the overview as simple as possible while also remembering the people/family.

We have ordered the families as they appeared in the Griffiths Valuation lists. A lot of these details are 'educated estimates' so please do not consider them as full facts.

'James' &

'Charlie' McAteers

Photos above include Plots 7 and 1 that the James McAteer connection owned in 1854. Plot 1 (third photo) was transferred to the Martins sometime in the 1860s.

Although James McAteer owned this land in 1854, Charles McAteer who then occupied it from 1863 onwards, may not have been a relation. We believe that Charles was an uncle of John Roe McAteer and more info on this can be found on the John Roe/Eoin Bhig section.

Confidence is low on the older generation here so we are open to correction. We have included what we know about James who occupied it prior to 1863.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Unsure - there is a 'Jas Mcintire' though.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 1 & 7. James McAteer Junior & Senior

1901 Census House Number: 9 (Charles McAteer family)

1911 Census House Number: 16 (Charles McAteer family)

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants of Charles McAteer: Jimmy 'Biddy' Sweeney (Araheera). Durnings (Creeslough). Jimmy is a descendant of Charles McAteer who obtained the land, we are not sure if James who originally owned it was a relation of Charles.

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants of James McAteer: Not sure - we need to further investigate this family line. Some maintain that James was Charles' father but we have no evidence.

Earliest Ancestor:

There was an eviction of Plot.1 that James McAteer Junior owned. On the plot were his mother Mary, brothers William & Charles, and cousins James, Anne, Daniel & Francis. Hoping for transparency with this connection soon.

James McAteer c.1802-1878. Died in Doaghbeg in presence of Mary McAteer. We think this may be the James Senior that owned Plot 7. There was also a James McAteer that died in 1862 which may be him too.

We think James Senior was married to Mary Callaghan c.1818-1864.

Mary died in Doaghbeg in presence of daughter Bridget McAteer, wife of James was written on the death cert.

Mary's mother may have been Bridget Callaghan (c. 1793-1870). She died in Doaghbeg in presence of James McAteer.

All estimates, difficult o confirm.

Children of James and Mary McAteer

Based on the 1861 evictions, we have figured that these are the children of James and Mary.

1. Francis McAteer (1851-1865). No info.

2. William McAteer (1853-1869). No info.

3. Bridget McAteer (?-?). No info.

4. James McAteer (?-?). No info.

There may be more. Confidence is low on this family, very hard to decipher.

In April 2022, we received the following information from Kathleen Huth who is an ancestor of a James McAteer from Doaghbeg:

JAMES MCINTYRE (MCATEER)

FAMILY from County Donegal, Ireland possible Doaghbeg or Drumfad or Portsolon

James McIntyre (McAteer)

DOB 04 May 1856 County Donegal, Ireland

DOD 06 March 1840 Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania USA

Parents:

Jacobi McAteer & Maria Calaghan

Baptism:

16 May 1856, Clondavadoc Parish, Raphoe Diocese, County Donegal.

Child listed as Jacobus McAteer

Immigration:

From Queensland & Liverpool To New York, New York USA

Arrival: 14 August 1876

Ship: City of Chester ?

Marriage:

Spouse: Annie McMakin DOB 23, August 1859 from Pine Grove (Ironton) Lawrence County, Ohio USA Her parents John McMakin, immigrant from Ireland possibly County Donegal and Catherine Duffy of Lawrence County, Ohio USA.

James and Annie Married on 21, February 1887 at Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (Strip District) Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania USA Reverend Stephen Wall

1880 US Federal Census

Residing in Allegheny City, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania USA Employment Lead Worker

1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 US Federal Census

Residing in Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania USA Employment Pennsylvania Railroad

Death: On 6 March 1940 in Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania USA.

Burial: Saint Coleman Roman Catholic Church in Turtle Creek Cemetery Saint Joseph Cemetery.

Siblings of James McAteer

1. Annie McIntyre (McAteer) Jackson (Daniel)

DOB - 20 July 1842

DOD - 11 March 1924

Immigration date unknown. US Federal Census indicates she resided in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania USA from the time of immigration. No Children.

2. Mary McIntyre (McAteer) McGonnigle (John)

DOB 7 February 1859

DOD 5 September 1949

Immigration date unknown

US Federal Census indicates she resided in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania USA from the time of immigration.
Mary and John had a rooming house in the East End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (will provide list of borders some of whom may also have immigrated from the same area of Ireland)
Mary and John had one daughter born in the US

- Margaret Mary McGonnigle Sweeney

DOB 16 September 1896

DOD 17 March 1965.

Margaret married Francis James Sweeney (Jr. ?) DOB 20 September 1890 of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania USA.

Children of James and Annie McMakin:

All USA born

1. Mary McIntyre 1888 – before 1900

2. John James McIntyre 1889 – 1977

3. Cecelia Bridget McIntyre Easley 1890 – 1948

4. Catherine Ann McIntyre Flaherty 1892 – 1964

5. James John McIntyre 1894 – 1958

6. Ann Marie McIntyre Knox 1896 – 1989

7. Francis James McIntyre 1899 - 1990

Background

James is my great grandfather who was deceased before my birth. Details of his life in Ireland before coming to the USA are scarce. Family legend states he was left with the family farm in County Donegal. He allegedly lost the farm betting on horse races. He subsequently went to work in Scotland before returning to Ireland and then immigrating to the USA where he resided in Allegheny City, later Turtle Creek where he worked, married and raised his family. No information on his parents who it is believed remained in Ireland.

Possible Cousin of the McIntyres (Taken from Pittsburgh Press article 26 April 1901)

Michael Callahan Born Ireland 1851 died Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania USA on 25 April 1901. Michael resided with his cousin Annie McIntyre Jackson (Daniel) in the same city. He was buried from the home of James McGinley, his cousin.

Possible Neighbors in County Donegal Ireland

Bernard & Bridget (McGavigan) Caldwell whose daughter Mary Caldwell DOB 26 May 1890 later came to USA and served as a Sister of Mercy in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and taught school at Saint Coleman’s in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania Allegheny County USA in the 1930s.

Other names associated with the family McMakin, Sweeney, Callahan, McGinley, McGonnigle, Duffy

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Here is the information of Charles McAteer who obtained the land in 1863 and his descendants who lived there to recent years. By our records he was a descendant of Billy Eoin Bhig McAteer (his second marriage)

1. Charles McAteer (c.1838-1908).

Charles married to Mary Friel (c.1837-1912) in 1855 in the presence of Catherine Sweeney.

Charles died in presence of son James McAteer, his death record had him at 85 (unreliable source for age). Census records also contradict his age.

Mary died in presence of son James McAteer, her death record had her at 75.

Interesting in their family line, their first and last child were called Hannah. Hannah Moss was born in 1858 and died on March 26th 1879, while her sister Hannah was born exactly one year later on March 26th 1880.

Charles and Mary had 11 children;

1. Hannah Moss (1856-1879).

Godparents; John McAteer & Margaret Sweeny

Married Francis Moss, Tyrone in 1878, in the presence of John and Biddy McAteer.

Died in presence of Charles McAteer, Doaghbeg. 21 year old sub constable's wife.

They had one child;

Mary Anna Roane (1878-?). Godparents; John McTeer & Bridget McTeer. Married Peter Roane in Letterkenny we believe.

2. Bridget Sweeney/McAteer (1858-1939).

Godparents; Francis Sweeny & Anne Freel

May have married John Sweeney, Ballinacrick in 1877 - not confident on this though. A Bridget McAteer from Doaghbeg with father called Charles married John, and no other Bridgets fit the bill.

Married James Sweeney (1857-1895), Araheera in 1886 in presence of John Sweeney & Mary Carr.

Married Patrick McAteer (1871-?), Doaghbeg (the Charlie Frinks) in 1897 in presence of James Coll & Sarah Sweeney.

Died in presence of son Charles Sweeney in Araheera.

Children;

With John Sweeney (if correct);

Daniel Sweeney (1878-?)
Charles Sweeney (1881-?)

With James McAteer (1857-1895)

Bridget Sweeney (1886-?)
Charles 'Biddy' Sweeney (1888-1965). Married Sarah Logue. Children include;
- Jimmy. Married Ellen Bradley. Children; Anne McConigley, Charlie & Julie Doohan.
- John (?-2020). Married Margaret Ridge. Children; Charlie, Sarah, Veronica, Margaret.
- Michael (1937-2011). Married Nora McAllister, Glinsk. Children; Michael, Danny, Sadie, Mary, Bernadette, Eileen.
- Bridget McGlynn (?-2018). Married Denis McGlynn. Children; Grace, Sadie, Anne, Charlie.
- Mary Herron. Married Frank Herron. Children; Charles, Bridget, Mary.
- Sarah (?-2014)
- Winnie Shiels (?-2015). Married John Shiels, Ballylar. Children; Eileen, Charlie, Suzanne.
- Eibhlin O'Donnell. Married Charles O'Donnell. Children; Marie & Sally.
Unity Sweeney (1890-1907). Died in Araheera in presence of brother Charles.
John Sweeney (1890-1907). Died in Araheera in presence of Grace Coll.

With Patrick McAteer (1871-?);

James McAteer (1900-1953). Died in America.

3. Unity Kelly (1861-1919).

Married Edward 'Ned' Kelly, Ballure (1848-1938), in 1889 in presence of Hugh Whoriskey & Mary Sweeney.

Died from influenza, aged 57, farmer's wife in presence of husband Edward.

They had 6 children;

Grace Kelly (1890-1974). Born and died in Ballure.
John Kelly (1892-?)
Edward Kelly (1894-?)
Charles Kelly (1896-1973). Born and died in Ballure.
Patrick Kelly (1900-1981). Born and died in Ballure.
James Kelly (1903-1905). Born and died in Ballure.

4. Mary McAteer (1863-?).

Godparents; Francis Friel & Ellenora Friel

5. Father John McAteer (1865-1909).

He was the CC in Carrigart. Died in presence of sister Mary McAteer, Roman Catholic Clergyman. Large news clipping on his funeral available.

6. Edward McAteer (1868-1906).

Born in Doaghbeg, died due to an accident in Wantage, England. Large news clipping on his funeral available.

7. Ellen McAteer (1870-?).

No info, was in both census records though.

8. Francis McAteer (1873-?).

Godparents; Edward Kelly & Catherine Sweeney

9. Catherine Durning (1873-?).

Married Edward Durning (1878-1952), Creeslough in 1906 in presence of Daniel McBride & Mary Anne Moss.

Died in Creeslough before 1952.

They had 4 children;

Annie (1907-?)
Bridget (1909-?)
Charles (1912-?). Children include;
- Edward/Eamonn Durning (1950-2020). Married to Sue.
Kathleen (1915-?)

10. James McAteer (1877-1934).

Godparents: John McTier & Catherine Sweeney.

Married Catherine McAteer (1882-1958), Gortnatraw in 1913 in presence of John McAteer and Gracie Kelly.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of Kathleen McAteer.

They had 4 children;

Mary McAteer (1914-2000). Married to Tommy 'Paddy Nola' McAteer (1918-1986).
Catherine McAteer (1915-?)
Bridget McAteer (1918-1989).
Charles John McAteer (1925-1926). Born and died in Doaghbeg.

11. Hannah McAteer (1880-1917).

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of brother James C McAteer, Spinster, aged 30, farmer's daughter

'Paddy Nelly' Sweeneys

Photos above include the house James Sweeney (1866-1934) resided in along with the plot of land Ellen owned in 1854.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: 'Jas Sweeney' on the list for Doaghbeg.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 2 - Ellen Sweeny

1901 Census House Number: 2

1911 Census House Number: 26

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Eddie Sweeney, Bried Sweeney, Bernard McGlinchey.

Earliest Ancestor:

James Sweeney 1800-1854.

James was married to Ellen Sweeney ?-1864 (may have been Doherty).

Possible siblings of James;

1. Edward Sweeney 1802-1884. This is an estimate based on DNA matches with Sweeney ancestors in the USA.

2. Catherine Kelly c. 1805-1873. Married Patrick Kelly, Pollaid. The reason for this is that a daughter of Patrick Sweeney (c. 1825-1909) called Ellen Sweeney died in presence of her cousin Katie Kelly from Pollaid. Katie was a granddaughter of Catherine Kelly. This is an estimate. Details on this family can be found under the 'John Kelly/Gileys/Caithairs' review.

We do not have any information on James' parents or any other potential siblings.

Children of James and Ellen Sweeney

1. Patrick Sweeney (c. 1825-1909).

2. Julia McMackin (nee Sweeney) (c.1835-1909).

3. Edward Sweeney (c. 1837-1908).

4. Mary Duffy (nee Sweeney) (c. 1838-1907).

There may be more.

1. Patrick Sweeney (c.1825-1909).

Patrick married Bridget Coll (c.1841-1922) from Pollaid on February 28th 1865 in the presence of Manus McLaughlin and Catherine Sweeney.

Bridget's parents were Daniel Coll and Mary Gavaghan/McGavigan/Gavin/McGavern (1812-1892).

Mary McGavigan's mother was Ellen McGavigan (1787-1867). As you can see there are several variants of the McGavigan name. We believe Mary had two brothers - William (1833-1893) & John McGavigan (1821-1903).

Patrick's death was reported by his son James and cause of death was senile decay.

Bridget died from suspected cardiac arrest and her death was reported by son James.

Patrick Sweeney and Bridget Coll had 10 children;

1. James Sweeney (1866-1934).

James married Bridget 'Prionnsias Mhor' Sweeney (1869-1945) from Doaghbeg in 1902 in the presence of Daniel Deeney and Jiley Sweeney.

The 'Prionnsias Mhor' family also have a review on this site.

They had four children.

James died in 1934 from suspected cardiac failure and his death was reported by his son John 'Jimmy' Sweeney.

Their children were;

Patrick F Sweeney (1903-1987).

'PF' emigrated to Pittsburgh and spent his entire life there. He married an American woman in 1935 with strong Fanad roots - Mary McAteer. Mary's father Francis was one of the 'Rosie' McAteers from Doaghbeg while her mother was Margaret Coll from Araheera. They had six children all of which kept close contact with their Doaghbeg cousins;

Mary Maloney (1936-2013), married James Patrick Maloney. Children are Karen, James, Sheila, Gerard, Michael, Donald and Sean.
James (Jim) Sweeney (1937-2015), married Mary Pelusi. Children are Daniel, Diana, David and Douglas.
Father John Sweeney.
Frank Sweeney (1940-2002). Married to Charlene Carroll. Tragically died in a car accident. Children are Patrick and Christopher.
Marjorie Webber. Married to Raymond Webber. Children are Melissa Cook and Dana Allwein.
Kathleen Sweeney (1950-2012).

Charles Sweeney (1904-1973).

Died in Doaghbeg but spent his most of his life in Pittsburgh and Corby.

Daniel Sweeney (1906-1980).

Spent his life in Doaghbeg, married Bridget Kelly from Carrowblagh in 1943. They had six children;

Bridget, lives in Australia.
Mary Martin, married to Sean Martin Ballinalost and lives in Kerrykeel.
Kathleen (1948-2003), spent much of her life in Belfast.
Anna Browne (1950-2015), spent her life in Youghal, Co.Cork.
Sheila Byrne, married to Jerry Byrne and lives in Dublin.
Eddie, married to Rose Begley and lives in Doaghbeg.

John Sweeney (1911-1988)

Spent his life in Doaghbeg, married Bridget 'Nola' McAteer in 1950. They had six children;

Bried Sweeney. Lives in Doaghbeg.
PJ Sweeney, married to Majella Kelly.
Nell Sweeney. Lives in Letterkenny.
Tommy Sweeney, married to Elizabeth Gibbons.
Jim Sweeney (1960-1994).
Charles 'Gerard' Sweeney (1963-2008). Married Michelle. Lived in Nottingham.

2. Ellen Sweeney (1867-1918). Died a spinster in presence of her cousin Katie Kelly from Pollaid from chronic rheumatic arthritis.

3. Daniel Sweeney (1868-1915). Not much information on this one and we are not certain of the information we have. We believe he moved to Liverpool and married a Mary Anne O'Neill in 1895. He was a Detective Police Constable and they had two children - Josephine (1899) and Helen (1904).

4. Charles Sweeney (1870-1887). Died in Doaghbeg aged 17 from enteric fever. His father Patrick reported the death.

5. Mary Dwyer (1872-?).

Married James Joseph Dwyer (Boyle, Roscommon, 1874-1937) in Liverpool in 1901. Was in 83 Stevenson Street in the 1911 census. Children;

Mary Agnes Dwyer (1902-?)
Annie Dwyer (1903-?)
Joseph Dwyer (1904-1973). Married Kathleen Fitzsimons (1906-2003). Children;
- Mary Josephine Graham
- Annie Quinn
- Helen Dwyer
Father Jimmy Dwyer (1906-?). Photo on our Facebook page
Father Gerard Dwyer (1908-1992). Spent time in Doaghbeg and was in the 1911 census there.
Eddie Dwyer (1910-?)
Oswald Dwyer (1916-?)

6. John Sweeney (1874-1887). John died aged just 13 in 1887 from euteric fever just 7 weeks before his older brother Charles. Death was recorded by his father Patrick.

7. Edward Sweeney (1877-1892). Edward died aged just 15 from typhoid fever. Death was recorded by his father Patrick.

His Godparents were his uncle in law William Duffy & aunt Mary Sweeney.

8. Anna Gilmartin (1879-1958). Anna married James Gilmartin (1878-1954) in 1905 from Leitrim and spent her life in Liverpool. One of her sons visited the current Sweeney residence in the 1960s on a bicycle. The children we have recorded are;

William James (1906-2001) married Catherine McComiskey (1916-1989). Three children;
- Patricia Denson. Married Gerard Anthony Denson (1936-1997) in 1960. Three children: Peter, Jeanette and Kevin William.
- Margaret Wilson. Married Ramsay Wilson in 1956. Four children: Andy, Ian, Julie and Alyson.
- Catherine Brenda King. Married Stephen Gary King in Canada in 1978.
John Joseph (1910-1982) married Lillian Smith. Three children;
- John
- Eileen
- Michael.
Edward (1911-1937),
Vincent (1913-1913).
Thomas (1917-1982) married Mary Clark. Son;
- Brian (1947-?)
Mary Evelyn (1920-2010) married Francis Stamper (1925-1989). Five children;
- Bridget 'Ann' Wall. Married Robert Wall in 1970. Children: Ian, Steve and Phil.
- Peter. Married Sue. Children Liz and Kathryn.
- Patricia.
- Paul. Married and two children.

9. Peter Patrick Sweeney (1881-1938). Married Giley 'Prionnsias Mhor' Sweeney from Doaghbeg. Two brothers married two sisters. He was based in Canada for WW1 while was also located in Pittsburgh in 1930. Had one son;

Francis Sweeney (1922-1996) who married Nan Nee from Letterkenny. Their children were;
- Mary Hegarty, married to Joe Hegarty.
- Dymphna Sweeney. Died in 2014.
- PJ Sweeney. Has two children.
- Geraldine McGlinchey. Married to Ray McGlinchey.

Peter Patrick died from kidney tuberculosis in Letterkenny.

10. William Sweeney (1885-1959). Married Elsie Cable in 1927. William fought in the war too and spent some time in Ballinalee before moving to Bristol where he spent the rest of his life. They had four children;

Maureen Smith (1927-1971) died in a car accident, married twice, to Allen Cocker and Cyril Smith.
Terence Sweeney (1928-1991), we have been in contact with Terence's daughter Claire Passco.
Barbara Chadd (1930), Barbara was still alive and well when we contacted her son Lindsay in 2019. Barbara was married to Eric Chadd (1923-2017). They had two other children - Andrew and Catherine Louise.
Derek Sweeney (1931-1947).

We have photos of William, Elsie and their children which are available on the Sweeney family tree along with the Doaghbeg History Facebook page.

2. Julia McMackin (nee Sweeney) (1835-1909).

New evidence may suggest Patrick had a sister Julia who moved to Lawrence, Ohio and married Jackson McMackin (1830-1898).

Jackson and Julia had the following children;

John McMackin (1855-?)
Hugh F McMackin (1858-1940). Married Catherine Durkin (1871-1935). Died in Pittsburgh.
Ellen McMackin (1867-1970).
James F McMackin (1870-1905). Died in Pittsburgh.
Margaret Ward (1872-1902). Married Thomas Ward in 1890. Margaret died in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. They had 5 sons;
- John (1891-?)
- James C J (1893-?)
- Thomas Bernard (1895-1896)
- Eugene Francis (1897-?)
- Edward (1900-?). Married Gladys Howley. Had a son called David and their grandson Brandon Ward has been in contact with us.

3. Edward Sweeney (1837-1908). Low confidence with this one.

Married Rose Boyce (1852-1922).

Had four children;

Anna Friel (1877-1950). Married Hugh Friel in 1909 in McDonald, Pennsylvania. Two children;
- Rose Hannah (1913-1965). Died in Braddock, PA.
- Hugh P (1916-1916).
Patrick (1879-1960). Died in Rankin, PA.
Hugh (1881-?)
Charles (1883-1939). Died in Woodville, PA.

4. Mary Duffy (nee Sweeney) (1838-1907).

We received contact from a Dennis Higgins in May 2020 to inform us he was a descendant of Mary Sweeney - sister of Patrick and daughter of James & Ellen. Dennis researched DNA results to make the connection. What we have so far is that Mary married William Duffy in 1859 in Fanad in presence of Anne Gallagher.

William was either from Doaghbeg or Ballyheerin and died in Chester, Pennsylvania. His father is listed as Bryan Duffy while his mother was Sarah Dorrian from Toame.

Mary and William had the following children;

James Duffy (1861-?). Born in Ballyheerin. Godparents were James Friel & Seamus Sweeney.
John J Duffy (1863-1908). Born in Ballyheerin. Great Grandfather of Dennis Higgins. Daughter;
- Helen Elizabeth Duffy (1894-1974). Helen's son James Vincent Higgins (19242-2009).
Bernard Duffy (1863-1925). Born in Ballyheerin. Godparents were Michael Martin & Madge Mornin.
Patrick Duffy (1864-????). Born in Ballyheerin. Godparents were Frances Gallagher & Sheila McAteer.
William Duffy.
Rose Ann Duffy (1872-1900).
Margaret Duffy (1869-?)
Ellen Duffy (1866-1920).

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Owen Kellys

1834 Tithe Applotment?: There were two Owen Kellys on this list.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 3 - Owen Kelly

1901 Census House Number: 3 - McAteers (Descendants of Owen)

1911 Census House Number: 18 - McAteers (Descendants of Owen)

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Denis O'Brien

Earliest Ancestor:

Owen Kelly (?-?). No real information on Owen other than the Tithe and Griffiths records. He died sometime after 1869 as he was present at his daughter Bridget's death that year.

Wife could have been a 'Sarah Kelly' who died in 1857 - guess.

Limited enough information on this family. No birth or marriage records seem to exist and I can't locate one for Owen's death either.

Children of Owen Kelly

1. Sarah McAteer (c.1845-1894).

2. Neil Kelly (c.1845-1869).

3. Bridget Kelly (c.1849-1869).

There may be more.

1. Sarah McAteer (c.1845-1894).

Married Patrick McAteer (1850-1937), Doaghbeg. He was one of the Charlie Frinks who lived opposite O 'Doherty's shop and they will have a review on this site too. No marriage record.

They had 4 children;

1. Anne McAteer (1875-?).

Godparents; Donal Martin & Susan McTeer

2. Susan McAteer (1878-1923).

Godparents; Hugh Carr & Susan McTeer

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of brother Francis.

3. Mary McAteer (1880-1904).

Died in Doaghbeg - Spinster, aged 21, died in presence of brother Francis. Daughter of Patrick.

4. Francis P McAteer (1882-1955).

Married Bridget Dorrian (1881-1966), Toame in 1915 in presence of Daniel McGavigan and Julia Logue.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of daughter Mary O'Brien.

They had one child;

Mary (1916-1990). Married John Joseph O'Brien, Doaghbeg (1894-1963) in 1941 in presence of Celia McAteer and Arthur ?oonan, and died in Doaghbeg. Children include;
- John Joseph (1942-2006).
- Denis. Married to Mary McAteer.
- Paddy. Married to Annie.
- Bried. Married to John Caskie.
- Francie (1948-2008?)
- Mary. Married to Jim Martin.

2. Neil Kelly (c.1845-1869).

No birth record. Died in Doaghbeg in presence of Owen Kelly.

3. Bridget Kelly (c.1849-1869).

No birth record. Died in Doaghbeg in presence of Owen Kelly.

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Whoriskeys

Photos above are the plot and location of the Whoriskey homestead that Johnny and his father Briney occupied. Originally owned by Mary Martin, who moved to Plot 1 in the 1860s and may have been related to the Whoriskeys.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: No Whoriskeys on the list.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 4c - Denis Whoriskey - not sure if he was related to Briney/Johnny etc.

1901 Census House Number: 12

1911 Census House Number: 23

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: N/A. Family appears to have died out. We have suspicion they were related to the John Roes as Denis Whoriskey was leasing land from William McAteer in 1854, while Ellen was a boarder with the Richardsons (direct John Roe descendants) in 1911 and Bernard was a servant for the John Roe household.

The Whoriskeys information is quite scattered. We have one definitive line but have limited to no information on the other Whoriskeys in the area and if they were connected to Brian Whoriskey or not. We will include them all here to be sure.

The variation of the spelling of Whoriskey makes record finding incredibly difficult too.

Earliest Ancestor:

Denis Whoriskey - on the Griffiths Valuation in 1854. No birth or death records.

Anne Horiskey - died in 1861.

Brian Whoriskey - died before 1868 as he was listed as deceased when his son Briney got married for the first time. Maybe Brian & Denis are the same person.

Hannah Cullen (nee Whoriskey, died before 1884). Was married to Daniel Cullen who may have Doaghbeg links and died in Carrowblagh in 1885. Not sure of Doaghbeg link here but including it just in case.

Dora Whoriskey - died in 1888 aged 76, in presence of Margaret Richardson (further adding to suspicion that they were related to the John Roes). She was a widower, potential mother of Briney??

Catherine Whoriskey - boarder with the John Roes in 1901. Died the same year aged 50.

Bridget Toland (nee Whoriskey, c.1821-1908). Mother in law of Charlie 'Una' McAteer (1851-1932). Married to James Toland. Not sure if there's a Doaghbeg link here.

Ellen Whoriskey - boarder with the Richardsons in 1911. Aged 88 in 1911.

Children of Bryan Whoriskey

1. Bryan Whoriskey (c.1838-1933).

There may be more.

The family were also known as 'Caldwell' occasionally.

1. Bryan Whoriskey (c.1838-1933).

Married three times to;

Hannah Sweeney (c.1824-1889). Hannah was a daughter of Edward Sweeney, Doaghbeg. Married in 1868 in presence of Mary Sweeney and James Martin. Hannah died in Doaghbeg in presence of husband Bryan. They had one child;

Catherine Whoriskey (1869-1896). Died in Doaghbeg in presence of father Bryan.

Bridget Gavaghan (1853-1892). Bridget was a daughter of William Gavaghan (c.1833-1893), Pollaid. Married in 1889 (a few weeks after Hannah's passing) in presence of William McAteer & John McAteer. Bridget died in Doaghbeg in presence of husband Bryan. They had two children;

Mary (Sister Ephraim) (1890-?). Became a nun.
Bernard (1892-1971). Emigrated in 1913, fought in WW1 and married Bertha Heim (1901-1988).

Kate Grant (c.1840-1922). Widower when she married Bryan in 1893 in presence of Patrick McConegly & Susan Grant. She was from Croaghross, father listed as Michael Grant. Strangely Bryan's father is listed as 'James' on the wedding certificate. She died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Johnny. They had one child;

Johnny (1895-1990). Never married.

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John Roe McAteers

First photo above shows the plot Winifred McAteer owned. Not sure who she was. The other photos contain all the other land that William McAteer owned in 1854 and is still in John Roe descendant hands.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: May be Wm McIntyre.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: Plot 4 was owned by Winifred McAteer - not sure who she is but this is land that was owned by John Roes after.

Plot 5 was owned by William McAteer, John Roe's father.

1901 Census House Number: 5, 6 (Richardson),

1911 Census House Number: 17 (Richardson), 19.

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Tom McIntyre, Rosaleen Carr, Ignatius McIntyre, Denis O'Brien, John Richardson (Carlingford, RIP), Charlie Kelly (RIP), Eunan Sweeney, current 'John Roes', Dymphna McAteer, McGonigles (Rosnakill)

The John Roes are well known in the area and have a large connection.

We also added a section to the site relating to the earliest ancestors we found that came from Doaghbeg. Descendants of this McIntire family have DNA matches to current Doaghbeg McAteer ancestors, meaning the John McIntire that left in 1807 was related to John Roe's father William.

Earliest Ancestor:

William McAteer (c.1797-1874). This is John Roe's father. He died in presence of John McAteer in Doaghbeg. Not sure who he was married to.

William was also known as Billy and his father was Eoin Bhig McAteer. We have a section on the Eoin Bhigs too.

It is estimated that Eoin Bhig had three children;

1) William (Billy) - family details on this review.

2) John (Eoini) - Plot 22a. Some family information contained under the John McAteer / Barracks review.

3) Charles - first review on this page. It is estimated Charles was born from Eoin Bhig's second marriage.

Children of William McAteer

1. John Roe McAteer (c.1832-1923).

2. Edward McAteer (c. 1829-1893)

3. Biddy Barr (c.1846-1932)

4. Una Duffy (?-?)

5. Sarah/Sally Griffin (1840-?)

6. Mary McAteer (?-?). Died in childhood.

There may be more.

1. John Roe McAteer (c.1832-1923).

Married Sarah McAteer (c1837-1910), Leatmore, daughter of Thomas, in 1856 in presence of Catherine Gallagher.

Died in presence of son John from old age. Sarah died in presence of son Patrick.

They had 10 children.

1. William McAteer (1857-1949)

Godparents: Daniel McAteer & Mary McAteer

Married Fanny 'Paddy Nola' McAteer (1882-1950), Doaghbeg in 1906 in presence of Edward Carr and Maggie McAteer.

Emigrated in the 1910s to America. Died there too.

They had one daughter;

Maggie Ann McAteer (1907-1992). Born in Doaghbeg, emigrated to America in 1929 and died there.

2. Thomas McIntyre (c.1859-1934)

No birth record.

Married Mary Devine (?-1906). Was in Scotland for a part of his life.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of J.Kelly.

They had four children.

Father John McIntyre (1895-1961). Died in Scotland.
Ignatius McIntyre (1899-1977). Married Cecelia Duffy (1907-1995), Doaghbeg in 1936 in presence of his cousin John McAteer (1913-1961) and Bridget 'Johnny Owen' Whoriskey (1918-1940). They had 7 children;
- Mary Gallagher, married John Gallagher (1937-2007), Rosnakill.
- Ignatius, married Brid Friel, Araheera.
- Cecelia Grainger. Two children.
- Ellen McIntyre.
- Daniel McIntyre.
- Thomas McIntyre.
- Anne Horford.
Jim McIntyre (1903-1976). Married Cassie Callaghan (1903-2001). Died in Doaghbeg. They had four children;
- Tom. Married Marie McCorquindale. Children;
- Father John.
- Rosaleen Carr. Married Frank 'Hamish' Carr, Ballinacrick (1939-2016). Children; Eunan, Martin, Brendan, Una Lutwyche & Angela Crawley.
- Jim McIntyre. Married Moira Moran. Children; Philip & Marie Pat.
Mamie McIntyre (1906-1969). Died in Lankarkshire, Scotland.

3. Patrick McAteer (1866-1937)

Godparents: Charles McTeer & Mary McTeer

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of nephew, Dr. Frank McAteer. Spent time in Scotland.

4. Father John McAteer (1868-1947)

Parish Priest in Carrick in 1911.

Died in Ballyshannon Hospital?

5. Mary O'Brien (1871-1910)

No birth record.

Married John O'Brien (1863-?, member of RI Constabulary) in 1890 in Massmount in presence of Patrick McAteer and Annie Kenny.

Died before 1911 - no death cert. They had 8 children;

Denis O'Brien (1891-1917). Godparents: Michael Kenny & Catherine McGinley. Born in Galway, died during WW1 in France & Flanders.
Mary O'Brien (1891-?). Godparents: Michael McKenny & Anna McKenny.
Sarah O'Brien (1892-?).
John Joseph O'Brien (1894-1963). Married Mary 'Francie' McAteer (1916-1990), Doaghbeg. Spent time at sea and bought 'Deeneys' beside the Barracks then moved back to the Francie homeplace. Died in Doaghbeg, death reported by wife Mary. Children include;
- John Joseph (1942-2006).
- Denis. Married to Mary McAteer.
- Paddy. Married to Annie.
- Bried. Married to John Caskie.
- Francie (1948-2008?)
- Mary. Married to Jim Martin.
Patrick O'Brien (1896-?).
Bridget O'Brien (1897-1978). Died in Clementstown.
William O'Brien (1898-?). Born in Portumna.
Kate Kilkelly (1903-1963). Married to a Captain Kilkelly. Died in Dublin, buried in Fanavolty.

6. Margaret Richardson (1871-1911)

No birth record.

Married Patrick Richardson (1847-1928, member of RI Constabulary) in 1888 in Fanavolty in presence of William & Sarah McAteer.

Died in 1911 - in Doaghbeg. Husband Patrick died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Thomas.

They had 6 children;

Margaret Kate Richardson (1888-1976). Born and died in Doaghbeg.
John James Richardson (1892-1980). Born in Carrowblagh, died in Doaghbeg.
Thomas Richardson (1893-1954). Born in Carrowblagh, died in Doaghbeg in presence of brother John. Buried in Fanavolty.
Patrick William Richardson (1895-1976). Married in Louth, died in Greenore. Children;
- John Richardson (?-2017). Carlingford. Married Carina Thornton.
- Patrick Richardson. Married
Domenick (1897-1897). Born and died in Doaghbeg from bronchitis.
Domenick Edward (1901-1985). Born and died in Doaghbeg. Buried in Fanavolty.

7. Sarah Kelly (1871-1941)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Married Charles Kelly (1848-1940) Doaghcrabbin in 1893 in Massmount in presence of Patrick Richardson and Mary Sweeney.

Died in Doaghcrabbin in presence of son Charles. Cause: Diseased Gall Bladder.

Charles died in Doaghcrabbin in presence of son John.

They had 5 children;

Daniel Kelly (1895-1979). Married Mary 'James John Mhor' Sweeney (1901-1936, Doaghbeg). They had three children;
- Mary McGonigle (1931-2012). Married Jimmy McGonigle (1930-2007), Rosnakill. Five children; Dom, Gerard, Colm, Anne Marie Shiels and Mary Theresa Sweeney.
- Charlie Kelly (1933-2007). Married Bridget Sweeney, Ballinabrocky. Five children; Danny, Johnny, Margaret Doherty, Mary (RIP), Anne.
- Jim Kelly (1934-1996).
Sarah Kelly (1897-?).
John James Kelly (1907-2004). Married to Nuala. Children: Gabriel. Died in Doaghcrabbin.
Charles Patrick Kelly (1909-1989). Born and died in Doaghcrabbin.
William Kelly (1915-1988). Born and died in Doaghcrabbin.

8. James McAteer (1873-1875)

Godparents: James Sweeney & Mary Friel. Died in Doaghbeg.

9. Bridget McAteer (1877-1957)

Godparents: Charles McTeer & Mary Kelly.

Died in Doaghbeg. Ran the post office and handed it over to her nephew Tommy McAteer.

10. James McAteer (1879-1951)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Married Susan Friel (1882-1956, Pollaid), daughter of John 'John Prionnsias' Friel (Araheera) and Anna 'Nancy Mhici' Coll, Pollaid in 1911, in presence of John Joseph O'Brien and Bridget McAteer.

Died in Doaghbeg, death reported by son John. Susan died in Doaghbeg, death reported by son Thomas.

They had 6 children;

Jim McAteer (1911-1970). Married to Margaret Kenny, Cloughjordan, Co.Tipperary. Died in Dublin. They had 9 children;
- Billy. Married
- Thomas (?-1976)
- Susan.
- Margaret.
- Eunan. Married
- Declan.
- Carmel. Married
- Angela. Married
- Brian.
John McAteer (1913-1960). Born and died in Doaghbeg. Married Mary 'Paddy Anton' Kerr (1918-1989, Murrin). They had 10 children;
- Willie (1942-2005). Married Margaret 'Diver' Friel.
- Patrick (1943-2013). Married Margaret 'Joe' McConigley, Carrowblagh.
- Jim. Married to Chris. Children; Andrew, Cindy (?-2003). Wales.
- Mary Nielan? London.
- Frank (1947-1999). Married to Patricia Wallace, Roscommon.
- John (1949-2011). Married Annie Lewis. Children; Jonathan (1977-1977), Lived in Muff.
- Bried Kennedy (1950-2020). Married to Steve Kennedy.
- Benny (1952-2014). Married Tessie Howe, Carrowblagh.
- Tim. Married to Jan. Westmeath.
- Susie. Married to Seamus Nanny.
William McAteer (1916-1941). Died suddenly in Ballyhiernan coming from Callaghans, Kindrum. Buried in Massmount.
Dr. Frank McAteer (1917-1998). Married to Mary Breslin, Ballyshannon (1917-2004). Buried in Falcarragh.
Tommy McAteer (1920-1990). Worked in the post office. Spent life in Doaghbeg.
Art McAteer (1922-1994). Married Mary Anne Shiels, Carrowblagh. Died in Doaghbeg.
Sally Sweeney (1923-1996). Married Patrick Sweeney (1914-1982), Drumnacraig. Children are;
- Eunan. Married Brid O'Donnell. One child. - David E.
- Patrick.
- Theresa Bradley. Married Sean Bradley. Children; Kerrie, Shawna & Paul.
- Una McGrory. Married Seamus McGrory. Child; Caolan.
- Susan Martin. Married Seamus Martin, Ballinalost.
- Geraldine.
- Mary.
- Anne.

2. Edward McAteer (c. 1829-1893)

Bachelor, died in presence of nephew Patrick McAteer.

3. Biddy Barr (c.1846-1932)

Married Daniel Barr (1822-1872) from Ballyhaise, Fahan in 1862 in the Clondavaddog parish.

1901 Census; http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Fohan/Letter/1189715/

1911 Census; http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Fahan/Letter/499650/

Died in Ballyhaise, Inishowen. Daniel died in Letter, Fahan.

They had 5 children;

1. Margaret Barr (1865-1926)

Born and died in Fahan.

2. Mary Ann McLaughlin (1869-?)

Married Hugh McLaughlin (1867-?).

1911 Census; http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Londonderry/Londonderry_Urban__4_/Nelson_Street/603804/

They had 6 children;

James McLaughlin (1903-?). Born in 7 Blucher Street.
Daniel McLaughlin (1904-?). Born in 71 Nelson Street.
Martha McLaughlin (1905-?). Born in 71 Nelson Street.
Bridget Bonner (1906-1978). Born in 71 Nelson Street. Married James Bonner (?-1974). Children;
- Seamus Bonner (1938-2001). Married, 6 children.
- Mary Ann Patricia Canning (1940-2005). Married to John Francis Canning with 5 children.
- Thomas Boner (1941-2017). Married to ? McCaul with 3 children.
Margaret Mary McLaughlin (1907-?). Born in 71 Nelson Street.
Hugh McLaughlin (1908-?). Born in 71 Nelson Street.

3. William Barr (1867-1942)

Born and died in Fahan.

4. Daniel Barr (1870-1940)

Born and died in Fahan.

5. Rebecca Walker (?-?)

Married Robert Walker in Burt in 1884.

They had 9 children;

Bridget (1885-?). Born in Fahan.
Mary Jane (1889-?). Born in 29 Thomas Street.
Margaret Walker (1891-?). Born in 23 Thomas Street, Derry.
Ellen (1893-?). Born in 23 Thomas Street, Derry.
Robert Walker (1895-?). Born in 23 Thomas Street, Derry.
Rebecca Walker (1898-?). Born in 23 Thomas Street, Derry.
Daniel Walker (1900-?). Born in Thomas Street, Derry.
Matilda Walker (1903-1903). Born and died in Thomas Street. Cause; Meningitis.
Lizzie Walker (1904-?). Born in 23 Thomas Street, Derry.

4. Una Duffy (?-?)

Married Thomas Duffy (Dublin, member of Constabulary) in 1871 in presence of John & Margaret McAteer.

They had 12 children;

1. Charles Gavin Duffy (1873-?)

Born in Carrigallen.

2. Margaret Ann Duffy (1874-?)

Born in Carrigallen.

3. Patrick William Duffy (1875-?)

Born in Drumkeeran, Innismagrath.

Applied for an SSN in America in 1936.

4. Mary Jane Duffy (1877-1879)

Born and died in Drumkeeran, Innismagrath.

5. Mary Ellen Duffy (1879-?)

Born in Drumkeeran, Innismagrath.

6. Bridget Winifred O'Sullivan (1880-?)

Born in Mohill district.

Married Timothy O'Sullivan (1877-1954) in Milford. Both were National School Teachers. Francis Friel & May E Duffy present at the wedding. They had 5 children;

Eileen Mary (1910-?)
Michael Brendan (1912-?)
Winifred Bernadette (1913-?)
Timothy Eunan (1916-1966). Died in Milford in presence of Eileen O'Sullivan.
Hanoria Ethne (1919-?)

7. Sara Jane Duffy (1882-?)

Born in Garvagh.

8. Catherine Lucy O'Hara (1885-?)

Born in Garvagh.

9. Thomas Joseph Duffy (1886-?)

Born in Glebe, Fahan.

10. Michael John Duffy (1887-?)

Born in Glebe, Fahan.

Married Esther McGillen in 1914 in Derry. Children;

Michael John O'Duffy (1918-2003). Married Veronica Collette Staveley (1922-2015). Children; Cormac, Alan, Rowan & Paul.

11. Peter James Duffy (1886-?)

Born in Castlequater, Fahan

12. Francis Edward Duffy (1886-?)

Godparents: William Barr

Born in Castlequater, Fahan

5. Sarah/Sally Griffin (1840-?)

Married Michael Griffin, Leatmore in 1858 in presence of Eleanor McAteer

Emigrated to America.

Children;

1. Mary Griffin (1862-?)

Godparents; John Griffin & Margaret Griffin

2. Michael Griffin (1864-?)

Godparents; John McTeer & Ellenor Coll

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Deeneys

First two phots are of the Plot that James Deeney owned in 1854.

Third and fourth photos are of the Plot that Edward Deeney owned in 1854, later owned by John Joe O'Brien.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Edward & Michael Deeney appear separately

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: Plot 6 was owned by James Deeney

Plot 17 was owned by Edward Deeney. Not sure if they were related but evidence shows they may have been brothers.

1901 Census House Number: 16

1911 Census House Number: 28

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Unknown - family appears to have died out although we will try piece it together here.

The Deeney connection is difficult to piece together. May be related in some way to the Paddy Nelly Sweeneys. Daniel Deeney was present at James 'Paddy Nelly''s wedding and Paddy himself reported John Deeney's death.

In a court case between Daniel Coll and Daniel the Tailor, it was alleged they were related, we believe this is through the Deeney connection.

There was also a Deeney connection in Clementstown.

Earliest Ancestors:

Edward Deeney (c.1808-1872). Death reported by Bridget Deeney.

Married to Catherine McAteer (c.1823-1874). Catherine's death reported by John Deeney.

We have birth records for their children.

Siblings of Edward

James Deeney (c.1808-1893). Death reported by nephew John.

John Deeney (c.1825-1870). Death reported by Patrick Sweeney, Doaghbeg.

Sarah Deeney (c.1830-1886). Death reported by nephew John Deeney.

Children of Edward

1. Michael Deeney (1847-1936)

Godparents: William Gibbons & Eleanora Martin.

Spent time in America then died in Doaghbeg.

2. Sarah Deeney (1852-1945)

Godparents: John Sweeny & Mary Clinton

Died in Pittsburgh.

3. Bridget Deeney (1855-?)

Godparents: Morgan Sweeny & Margaret Deeny

4. John Deeney (1858-1905)

Godparents: Patrick McTier & Rose McTier

Died in Doaghbeg.

5. Katherine Deeney (1862-1936)

Died in Doaghbeg.

6. Edward Deeney (1868-?)

No info.

Other Deeneys

Annie Kelly (c.1821-1912).

Married Charles Kelly (c.1823-1906), Daghbeg in 1852.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Dan 'The Tailor' aged '96'.

Charles died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Dan, aged '86'.

Children;

1. Edward Kelly (1852-1930)

Godparents: Myles Sweeny & Mary Friel.

Died in Doaghbeg.

2. Annie Kelly (1854-1939)

Godparents: John Sweeny & Sophia Keer

Died in Doaghbeg.

3. John Kelly (1856-?)

Godparents: John Deeny & Cecilia Duffy

4. Hannah Kelly (1864-1865)

Godparents: John Deeny & Cecilia Duffy

5. Dan 'The Tailor' Kelly (1866-?)

Died in Doaghbeg.

6. Bridget Kelly (?-?)

Was married in America and died there.

Children;

Charles
William
Ellen
Annie
Mary

Other Deeneys

James Deeney (c.1818-1881). Died in Doaghbeg, widower.

Death reported by occupier, Patrick Sweeney.

Other Deeneys

Margaret Coll (c.1841-?). Daughter of John Deeney. May have been Rosnakill Deeneys.

Married Daniel Coll (c.1830-1878), Pollaid in 1856.

Children;

1. Anne Nancy Coyle (1859-1946)

Godparents: Myles Sweeny & Susan Coll.

Married Patrick Coyle (c. 1840-1920), Lurgancloghan in 1889 in presence of Daniel Friel & Giley Deeney.

Children;

Peter Coyle (1890-1935). Godparents; Daniel Friel & Anne Duffy. Married Ellen Dorrian in 1922. Children;
- Celia
- Eddie Coyle (?-2019). Married Sarah Canning. Children; Peter, Patrick & Margaret McBride.
- Patrick Coyle (?-2003).
- Barney Coyle (?-2010). Married Tessie Coll, Araheera. Children; PJ, Donal, Peter, Gerard.
Daniel Coyle (1891-?)
Patrick Coyle (1894-?)
Hugh Coyle (1896-?)

2. Hannah Coyle (1862-?)

No info.

3. Hugh Coll (1864-1942)

Godparents: Patrick McAteer & Mary Coll.

Married Sarah McBride (1869-1908), Leat, in 1891, in presence of John McGinley & Ellen McBride.

Children;

Margaret Coll (1893-?).
Susan Scallan (1896-?)
Hannah Maher (1898-1974). Married Bertier Maher (1893-1966), Doaghbeg. Children;
- Anna Theresa (1927-1927)
- Sally Maher (?-1964)
- Gertie O'Connor (?-?). Married to John O'Connor. Five children, all girls.
- Winnie Maher (?-?)
- Anna Maher (?-?)
- John Maher (?-2009). Married to ? Blaney.
- Michael Maher. Married to Nora Carr (Toame).
- Patrick Maher (?-2019).
- Eileen Boyle (?-?). Married to Kevin Boyle. Children; Noreen & Thomas.
Sophia Coll (1901-?)
Daniel Coll (1905-?). Married Bridget 'Padraig' Coll (1892-1975), Pollaid in 1928. Daniel died in Scotland. Children;
- Hughie Dan (1929-1999). Married Mary Anne McKinley (1943-1983), Araheera. One child; Mary.
- Donald Coll (1932-2010)
- John Coll
- Sarah Anne Kelly. Married ? Kelly. Children; Sarah Anne & Michael.

4. Daniel Coll (1866-?)

No info.

5. Susan Coll (1868-?)

No info.

6. Mary Coll (1870-?)

No info.

7. Margaret Coll (1872-?)

No info.

8. Catherine Coll (1874-?)

Godparents: John Sweeney & Catherine Coll.

9. John Coll (1877-?)

No info.

Other Deeneys

Anne Sweeney (c.1810-1894).

Married John Sweeney (c.1816-1892), Doaghbeg.

Children;

1. Patrick 'Johndy' Sweeney (c.1852-1917)

In both 1901 and 1911 census for Doaghbeg

2. Hannah Sweeney (c.1854-1911)

In both 1901 and 1911 census for Doaghbeg. Died in Doaghbeg, death reported by brother Patrick.

3. Edward Sweeney (1854-1864)

Godparents: John McAteer & Catherine McAteer

Death reported by Father, John Sweeney, Doaghbeg

4. John Sweeney (1857-1864)

Godparents: Charles Kelly & Hannah Martyn

Death reported by Father, John Sweeney, Doaghbeg

5. Catherine Doherty (?-?)

Married James Doherty, Carland.

1901 census;

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Carrowkeel/Carlan_Upper/1191103/

1911 census;

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Carrowkeel/Carlan_Upper/500974/

Died in Carland in presence of son James.

Children;

Neil (1881-1935)
Anna McVeigh (1883-1964). Married John McVeigh. Children;
- John (1909-?)
- Mary (1910-?)
- James (1912-?)
- Cecelia (1914-?)
- Edward (1915-?)
- Cornelius (1916-?)
- Catherine Teresa (1918-?)
- Bryan (1920-?)
- Patrick Joseph (1920-?)
- Charles (1924-1935)

Other Deeneys

Patrick Deeney (?-1847)

Died in Doaghbeg

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John Kellys

(Giley's/Caithairs)

First photo is of the plot that John Kelly owned in 1854.

Second photo is of Giley's cottage

Third and Fourth photos are of Jim and Rose McIntyre's cottage and then Johnny and Rosie Kelly's cottage, both on the original John Kelly land.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: There were two Owen Kellys on the list

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 8 - John Kelly

1901 Census House Number: 7, 20 (Joseph Kelly)

1911 Census House Number: 3 (Joseph Kelly), 15.

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Unknown - family seems to have died out in the local area.

This Kelly family had connections in Pollaid but some of the information here is estimated. Lack of records make it difficult to piece together. The more recent generation is all correct, their ancestors may have inaccuracies.

Earliest Ancestors (estimated):

Patrick Kelly (c. 1795-1875), Pollaid.

Married to Catherine Sweeney (c. 1805-1873). Catherine may have been a sister of Paddy Nelly Sweeney, Doaghbeg.

Both Catherine and Patrick died in Pollaid.

Children of Patrick & Catherine

1. John Kelly (c.1820-1906).

2. Catherine Kelly (c. 1822-1913).

3. Edward Kelly (c. 1831-1916)

4. Ellen Kelly (c. 1839-1870). estimate as an Ellen Kelly died in Doaghbeg, reported by John Kelly.

5. Patrick Kelly (1847-?)

6. Mary McAteer (1851-1901)

There may be more. As you can see there is a big discrepancy between the ages of these children hence our low confidence of the accuracy here. We also have to take into account that ages were exaggerated on census and death records a lot of the time.

1901 census;

Pollaid; http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Fanad_North/Pullet/1191469/

1911 census;

Pollaid; http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Fanad_North/Pollet/501346/

1. John Kelly (c.1820-1906).

Married Catherine Kelly in 1859 in presence of Sarah Martin. Not sure which Kelly family Catherine was from but her mother may have been the Mary Kelly that died in Doaghbeg in 1868 in the presence of a John Kelly.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of daughter Giley.

Catherine died in Doaghbeg in 1871.

They had 5 children;

1. Sarah Kelly (1861-?)

Godparents: Edward Kelly & Una McAteer

2. Hugh Kelly (1863-1941).

Godparents: Hugh Sweeny & Ellen Sweeny

Born and died in Doaghbeg in presence of Sally McAteer.

3. Mary Kelly (1865-1880).

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

4. Giley Kelly (1867-1945)

Born and died in Doaghbeg in presence of Johnny Kelly.

5. Catherine Kelly (1871-1871).

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

2. Catherine Kelly (c. 1822-1913).

Spinster, housekeeper, died in Doaghbeg aged 91 in presence of occupier Hugh Kelly

3. Edward Kelly (c. 1831-1916)

Married Catherine 'Mhor' Sweeney (c. 1837-?) from Doaghbeg in 1859 in presence of Catherine Martin.

Married farmer aged 71 died in presence of son in law Mick McAteer, Ballinacrick.

Edward and Catherine had 10 children;

1. Patrick (1861-1908).

Died in Pollaid from TB in presence of sister Mary.

2. Joseph Kelly (1861-1943).

Married Mary Sweeney (1864-1933) from Doaghbeg, daughter of Hugh, in 1892 in presence of Hannah Sweeney and Annie Blaney. Died in Pollaid from influenza. Had 8 children;

Catherine (1893-?)
Hugh (1895-?)
Edward (1896-?). Made an SSN application in Feb 1937 in America.
Johnny (1898-1978). Married Rosie Martin. Died in Doaghbeg.
Hugh (1898-1922). Second Hugh born, first one may have passed away young.
Jiley (1899-1943). Died in Pollaid.
Mary (1904-1918). Died in Pollaid.
Maggie (1905-?). Daughter; Shirley Williams.

3. Catherine (1866-1910).

Born and died in Pollaid.

4. John (1868-?)

No info

5. Giles (1871-1871).

Died in Pollaid

6. Mary (1875-?).

No info

7. Cecelia McAteer (1875-1936).

Godparents; Charles Sweeney & Margaret Friel. Married Michael McAteer (Vicky Rua) (1870-1947) Ballinacrick. Died there too. Six children;

John (1905-?)
Edward (1907-?)
Patrick (1909-?)
Joseph (1912-?)
Francis (1913-1922). Died in Ballincrick.
Catherine (1918-?)

8. Winifred (1877-?)

No info

9. Eunice (1878-?)

May be Winifred?

10. Nancy (1881-1910).

Died in Pollaid, death reported by brother Joseph (Doaghbeg).

4. Patrick Kelly (1847-?)

5. Patrick Kelly (1847-?)

Godparents; Morgan Sweeney & Winifred McAteer

6. Mary McAteer (c. 1851-1901)

Married Charles McAteer (c. 1842-1919), Doaghbeg in 1867 in presence of Maurice Kerr & Mary Sweeney.

Died in presence of husband Charles in Doaghbeg.

1901 census; http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Fanad_North/Doaghbeg/1191370/

1911 census; http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Fanad_North/Doagh_Beg/501258/

They had 8 children;

1. James McAteer (1868-1869).

Born in Pollaid, died in Doaghbeg.

2. Patrick McAteer (1869-?)

Married Bridget 'Charlie' McAteer (1858-1939) Doaghbeg in 1897 in presence of James Coll & Sarah Sweeney.

May have emigrated and died in America.

One child;

James McAteer (1900-1953). Born in Araheera. Died in America.

3. Annie McAteer (1872-?)

No info.

4. Jiley Sweeney (1874-1961).

Godparents; Edward & Anne Sweeney

Married William Sweeney (1864-1946), Drumnacraig in 1909 in presence of Johney McConigley and Margaret McGroarty.

Died in presence of son John in Drumnacraig.

They had 3 children;

Charles (1909-?)
Mary (1911-1933). Died from an illness in Letterkenny
John (1914-1996). Married Nellie McConigley from Kinnalough. Died in Milford. Children; Mary McFadden.

5. Francis McAteer (1876-1954).

Godparents; William & Bridget McAteer.

Bachelor farmer, died in Doaghbeg in presence of occupier Daniel Duffy, cerebral thrombosis.

6. Catherine McAteer (1879-1885).

Godparents: Steven Martin & Margaret McTeer

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

7. Susan Friel (1881-1951).

Married Hugh Friel (1876-1949), Ballinalost in 1912 in presence of Pat Friel & Annie Doherty.

Farmer's widow aged 71 died in presence of son John.

They had 3 children;

Bridget (1913-?)
Charles (1914-?)
John (1916-1953). Born and died in Ballinalost.

8. Edward McAteer (1889-?).

Godparents: Joseph Kelly and Sarah Kelly

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John Sweeney

(Johndys/Murrachus)

The first three photos are of the land John Sweeney senior owned in 1854. This land was transferred to Daniel Mhor Coll in the early 1900s and then to the 'Pat' Coll connection after that.

The fourth photo is of the land that John Sweeney junior owned in 1854. This was Patrick Johndy's father.

The fifth and sixth photos are roughly where Morgan Sweeney owned the plot of land in 1854 (14b).

The last photo is the plot Murrogh McSwyne owned in 1854 (Plot 30)

It was difficult to get an accurate photo of all plots as they are situated in awkward places and span across different height levels.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Potential names related to this family;

Chas Sweeny (Murroghy), Murroghy Sweeny, Owen Sweeny

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 9 - John Sweeny, Senior &

24 John Sweeny, Junior. This would indicate father and son.

14b - Morgan Sweeney

30 - Murrough McSwyne

1901 Census House Number: 28

1911 Census House Number: 29

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Tony Sweeney (possibly).

This Sweeney connection here is another difficult one to decipher. The more recent generation are correct whereby records are readily available but a lot is estimation and guesswork the further back we go. We have bundled the Johndys and Murrachus here as we believe they may be related.

Earliest Ancestors (estimated):

Owen Sweeney, died in 1861. Owen was married to Rose Sweeney (c. 1801-1886). There are several records of Rose visiting Milford Workhouse. She also died there. There was also a court case involving both Owen and Rose from the mid 1800s which appears on this site.

We are not sure who either Owen or Rose's parents were due to lack of records.

Owen may have been a brother of Morgan/Murrachu Sweeney. Murrachu married Mary 'Mhor' Sweeney (c.1823-1892). They had 10 children and all appear under the 'Mhor' Sweeneys review. There is a large connection under the Murrachu family.

Children of Owen & Rose Sweeney

1. John Sweeney (c.1816-1892).

2. Morgan Sweeney (c. 1839- c. 1896).

3. Charles Sweeney (c. 1843-1867)

4. Margaret Friel (c. 1845-1904)

5. Catherine Sweeney (?-?)

6. Grace Sweeney (?-?)

1. John Sweeney (c.1816-1892).

Married Anne Deeney (1810-1894). No marriage record.

Death reported by Son, Patrick Sweeney, Doaghbeg

Children;

1. Patrick 'Johndy' Sweeney (c.1852-1917)

In both 1901 and 1911 census for Doaghbeg.

Died in Kerrykeel when living with the Doherty family.

2. Hannah Sweeney (c.1854-1911)

In both 1901 and 1911 census for Doaghbeg. Died in Doaghbeg, death reported by brother Patrick.

3. Edward Sweeney (1854-1864)

Godparents: John McAteer & Catherine McAteer

Death reported by Father, John Sweeney, Doaghbeg

4. John Sweeney (1857-1864)

Godparents: Charles Kelly & Hannah Martyn

Death reported by Father, John Sweeney, Doaghbeg

5. Catherine Doherty (1853-1915)

Married James Doherty, Carland.

1901 census;

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Carrowkeel/Carlan_Upper/1191103/

1911 census;

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Carrowkeel/Carlan_Upper/500974/

Died in Carland in presence of son James.

Children;

Neil (1881-1935)
Anna McVeigh (1883-1964). Married John McVeigh. Children;
- John (1909-?)
- Mary (1910-?)
- James (1912-?)
- Cecelia (1914-?)
- Edward (1915-?)
- Cornelius (1916-?)
- Catherine Teresa (1918-?)
- Bryan (1920-?)
- Patrick Joseph (1920-?)
- Charles (1924-1935)

2. Morgan Sweeney (c. 1839- c. 1896).

Married Margaret Duffy (c. 1836-1876, Doaghbeg) in 1865 in presence of Anne Martin.

Margaret was a widow having married Charles Martin in 1854. Her father was Hugh Duffy.

She had two children with Charles;

John Martin (1855-?)

Mary Martin (1857-?)

Margaret died in Doaghbeg in 1876, assuming after childbirth as her new born son Patrick also died the following day.

We cannot locate a death record for Morgan. He did visit Milford workhouse in 1896 and also appeared in court the same year.

Morgan and Margaret had 5 children;

1. Owen Sweeney (1867-?)

No info.

2. Hugh Sweeney (1870-?)

Emigrated to America as he made a pension application in the 1930s. Record available.

3. Charles Sweeney (1872-?)

No info.

4. Daniel Sweeney (1873-?)

Godparents: Charles McTeer & Bridget Sweeney

5. Patrick Sweeney (1873-?)

Godparents: John Sweeney & Bridget Martin

3. Charles Sweeney (c. 1843-1867)

Born and died in Doaghbeg, in presence of mother Rose.

4. Margaret Friel (c. 1845-1904)

Married Neil Friel (c. 1843-1883), Pollaid. No marriage record.

Margaret and children emigrated in 1883 to Pittsburgh. Not sure if Neil did but he died the same year. Margaret died in Pittsburgh.

They had 4 children;

1. George Friel (1865-?)

Godparents; Edward Kelly & Catherine Sweeney.

2. John Friel (1868-?)

No info.

3. Charles Friel (1869-1943).

Godparents; Charles Sweeney & Grace Friel.

Married Catherine Daly Woods (1871-1928) from Carrickmacross in 1903, in Pittsburgh.

Children;

Marjorie Grace Pow (1903-1953). Married to George Pow (1898-1960). Children; George Pow (1924-2011)
Helen Catherine Letzkus (1906-1993). Married to William Austen Letzkus (1889-1968). Children; Katherine Letzkus

4. Grace Friel (1871-?)

No info.

5. Catherine Sweeney (?-?)

No info

6. Grace Sweeney (?-?)

No info

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McMackins

The photos above are of the Plots owned by Daniel McMackin in 1854. This land is now owned by the 'Sean' McConigleys who are descendants of the McMackins. This land was also known as 'Owens' in recent years, most likely after Owen McMackin who appeared on the 1901 and 1911 censuses.

The McMackins were most likely constbaularly members who moved to the area.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Danl McMackin & Owen McMackin

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 10 - Daniel McMicken

1901 Census House Number: 11

1911 Census House Number: 14

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: 'Sean' McConigleys.

Like a lot of connections it is difficult to piece together some of the older McMackin generation.

Earliest Ancestors:

Daniel McMackin (?-?). Married to Ann McMackin (c. 1787-1868). Ann died in Doaghbeg in presence of John McMeckin. No marriage record available or death record for Daniel which means he will have died before 1865 (when death records began).

Children of Daniel & Ann McMackin

1. Denis McMackin (?-?) (estimate)

2. John McMackin (c. 1820-1892)

1. Denis McMackin (?-?)

Married to Winifred Sweeney.

Children;

1. Denis McMackin (1847-?)

Godparents: John McMackin & Anne McAteer

2. John McMackin (c. 1820-1892)

Married Nancy McAteer (c. 1826-1874) in 1849 in presence of Eleanor McAteer.

John died in Doaghbeg in presence of daughter Bridget McMackin.

Nancy also died in Doaghbeg in presence of Mary McMackin.

They had 5 children;

1. Denis McMackin (1850-?)

Godparents: Charles Martyn & Mary Martyn

2. John McMackin (1853-1915)

Godparents: John McAteer & Honora Martyn

In both censuses for Doaghbeg.

Died in Milford Workhouse.

3. Mary McConigley (1856-1924)

Godparents; Charles Martyn & Winifred Sweeny

Married John McConigley (1854-?), Cooladerry in 1891 in presence of Michael McConigley & Biddy McMackin.

Both John & Mary were married previously & John had children from this first marriage.

John & Mary's Children;

William McConagly (1893-1893). Born and died in Roskirk.
Michael McConigly (1897-1962) . Married Maggie Heraghty (1903-1975). Children;
- Mary Friel (1927-2001). Married James Friel (1918-1969), Pollaid. Children; Seamus Diver Friel (1947-2012), Michael Friel (1953-2003), Margaret McAteer, May McLoughlin, Sheila McLoughlin, Pat Friel, Charlie Friel (?-2019), John (?-?), Annie,
- Mick 'Sean' McConigley (1929-2017). Married Brid Carr, Toame. Children: Mike, James, John, Pat, Liam, Margaret O'Donoghue, Ann Sweeney, Maureen, Martina Chodziesner, Noreen McGettigan.
- Shane (1930-?)
- Patrick McConigley (1936-2008). Married Annie Doherty, Downings. Children; Margaretta, Anita, Mary T, Noreen, Paula, Patrick.
- Norah (1932-2005)
- Tommy McConigley
- Charlie (1938-2017). Children: Fionna Atherton.
- Bridget (1934)
- Donald (1941)

4. Eleanor McMackin (1860-?)

Godparents: Michael McAteer & Catherine McAteer

5. Bridget Martin (1864-1937)

Godparents: Hugh Martin & Ellenor Horraskey

Married Stephen Martin (1855-1933), Ballinalost in 1908 in presence of Hugh Friel & Susan McAteer.

Died in Ballinalost in presence of Ellen Martin. Stephen died there too. No children.

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Mary Martin

(Michael Martin)

The first photo above is the plot Mary Martin owned in 1854.
The next three are the plot the Martins moved to sometime in the 1860s, Plot 1 as per Griffiths Valuation after James McAteer was evicted. The third photo is the old homesteads while the fourth is the current house that stands there that was built by Mickey Martin in the 1930s or so.

There were so many Martins in the area that it is difficult to piece them together.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: There is a Michl Martin on the list

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 11 - Mary Martin (wife of Michael). They then moved to Plot 1 in the 1860s.

1901 Census House Number: 1

1911 Census House Number: 27

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Patrick Martin (Carrowblagh), Martin Coll (Scotland)

Some of the links in the generations that appear from the early 1800s are estimates.

Earliest Ancestors:

Michael Martin (?-?). Didn't appear on the 1854 Griffiths valuation so must have died before that year.

Married to Mary Gallagher (c. 1779-1865). Mary died in Doaghbeg in presence of James Martin.

Children of Michael & Mary Martin

1. Hannah Martin (c. 1819-1889)

2. Charles Martin (c. 1822-1887) estimate

3. Hugh Martin (c. 1823-1883)

4. Michael Martin (c. 1824-1899)

5. James Martin (c. 1828-1915)

There may be more

1. Hannah Martin (c. 1819-1889)

Spinster, death reported in Doaghbeg by brother James.

2. Charles Martin (c. 1822-1887)

Married Susanna Price in 1847.

Here is a link we found online about Charles; https://www.geni.com/discussions/151152

They emigrated in 1867.

Both Charles & Susanna died in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

Children;

1. Hugh Martin (1847-1886)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Godparents: James Martin & Honora Gallagher

Married Catherine McMackin (1863-1882)

Child;

Susanne Catherine Gaghan (1879-1962). Born in Turkey City, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA. Married James Gaghan (1882-?). Lived in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA in 1920, according to census. Children;
- Catherine Gaghan (1906)
- Josephine Gaghan (1908)
- Ethel (1910)
- Fidellis (1911)
- Viola (1913)
- James (1915)
- Thomas (1916)
- Dorothy (1918)

2. John Martin (1851-1888)

Born in Doaghbeg and died in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

3. William Martin (1854-1910)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Godparents: Hugh Gallagher & Anne McAteer

Died in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

4. Charles Martin (1854-1907)

Born in Doaghbeg and died in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

Married Cecelia Friel (1864-1931) from Ireland. Both died in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

Children;

Leo C Martin (1883-1924). Died in Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.
Daniel J Martin (1897-1939). Died in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

5. Edward Martin (1859-1899)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Godparents: James Martin & Sophia McCarron

Died in Pennsylvania.

6. Thomas Martin (1861-1906)

Born in Doaghbeg and died in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

7. Mary Ann Sullivan (1864-1919)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Married Patrick Thomas Sullivan (1867-1939), Tipperary in America.

Both died in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

Children;

Charles Hugh Sullivan (1892-1953). Married Ida May Simpson (1888-1918) in Pennsylvania. Died in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania. Children;
- Mary Laura Hanstein (1908-1989). Married twice to; George Edward Hanstein (1911-1977). Child - George Edward Hanstein (1942-1973). Also married Dorsey R Lansberry (1909-1990). Children - Douglas Richard Lansberry (1930-1930) & Doris Merlyne Lansberry (1931-1990)
- Mildred Catherine Sullivan (1910-1975). Died in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA.
- Johanna Eileen Sullivan (1912-1972). Born in DuBois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Charles Hugh Sullivan (1915-1982). Died in Citrus, Florida, United States.
Michael Francis Sullivan (1893-1947). Married Mary F Reardon (1894-1987). Died in DuBois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
Johanna Lawless (?-1937). Died in DuBois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.

3. Hugh Martin (c. 1823-1883)

Died in Doaghbeg, death reported by brother James, died a bachelor.

4. Michael Martin (c. 1824-1899)

Married Ellen (Callaghan?) (c. 1827-1877).

Died in Carryblagh, farmer aged 75 died in presence of son Michael.

Children;

1. Hugh Martin (c. 1850-1933).

Died in Doaghbeg, obituary available.

2. Michael Martin (1852-1912)

Godparents: Michael Callaghan & Bridget Callaghan

Bachelor farmer aged 60 died in presence of brother Hugh in Carrowblagh.

3. Daniel Martin (1855-?)

Godparents: Michael Callaghan & Mary Callaghan

4. Catherine Martin (1857-?)

Godparents: Daniel McCarron & Cecilia McCarron

5. James Martin (c. 1828-1915)

Married Bridget Coll (c. 1851-1903) in 1870 in presence of James Carr & Mary Martin.

Bridget died in Doaghbeg - Married wife of farmer James Martin, died in presence of son John aged 60.

James also died in Doaghbeg - 90 year old widower, son Michael present at death.

They had 8 children;

1. Michael Martin (1871-1951)

Born and died in Doaghbeg. Death reported by son John.

Married Mary 'Rosie' Martin (1876-1956) in 1901 from Doaghbeg in presence of Daniel McGavin and Annie Duffy.

There is photos on our Facebook page of both Mickey & Mary Ann.

They had 9 children;

James Martin (1901-1979). Married Sarah Harvey (1908-1985). Moved to Scotland. Children include;
- Michael Martin (1928-1948). Died in Doaghbeg after attending his aunt Rosie Kelly's wedding.
- Mary Coll (?-?). Married William Coll (1929-?), Pollaid. Lived in Scotland. Children; Martin
- Sadie McGinley
- Peggy Martin
Daniel Martin (1903-1998). Born and died in Doaghbeg.
Bridget Ryan (1905-1986). Married Frank Ryan (1907-?). Emigrated in 1925. Lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Children include;
- Francis Ryan. Married Connie Villo. Children; Linda, Jill & Paul.
- Rosemarie Koch. Married Henry Koch. Children; Mary, Michael, James, Karen, Joanne.
- Peggy/Margaret Ann Fergetich. Married Matthew Fergetich. Children; Eric, Michelle & Suzanne.
- Michael Ryan. Married Dolores Mills. Children; Beth Anne, Colleen & Jennifer.
Hugh Martin (1907-1974). Born and died in Doaghbeg. Spent time in Scotland.
Mary Anne Fowler (1909-1989). Married Larry Fowler (1905-?). Emigrated in 1929. Lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Made an SSN application of some sort in 1983. Children;
- Mary Anna Fowler (1935-2017).
- Rose Bell. Married John Bell. Children; John, Catherine, James, Maureen.
- Catherine Fowler.
- Michael Fowler (?-?). Married with a daughter Colleen Fowler.
- Teresa Stahl. Married James Stahl.
Patrick Joseph Martin (1911-1974). Married Mary McConigley (?-2012). Children;
- John Martin (1944-1999)
- Hugh Michael Martin (1947-2005)
- Patrick Martin
- Mary Martin
Rosie Kelly (1913-2010). Married Johnny Kelly in 1948. Born and died in Doaghbeg.
Johnny Martin (1914-1992), Married Anne Whoriskey. Born and died in Doaghbeg.
Hannah Quinn (1917-?). Married Tommy Quinn. Children;
- Mary Quinn
- Peter Quinn.

2. Daniel Martin (1873-?)

Born in Doaghbeg. Married to Annie. Address was given as 3306 Melon Street, Philadelphia, when his nieces emigrated there in the 1920s.

Children include;

Mary Anne Ryan. Married Philip Ryan. Children;
- Daniel Ryan
- Anne Finley. Married Peter Finley. Children; Peter, Patrick, Matthew, Kathleen & Anne.
Charles Martin.
Sally Coyle. Married Hugh Coyle.
Dorothy Martin.
Joan Place. Married Harrison Place. Children;
- Joanie Angle. Married Frederick Angle. Children; Fred, Anthony, Ronald.
Catherine Furlong. Married John Furlong. Children;
- Martin Furlong
- John Furlong.

3. Hugh Martin (1874-1921)

Godparents: James Carr & Honora Sweeney

Died in Doaghbeg, Single farmer died in presence of brother Michael.

4. Charles Martin (1876-?)

Godparents: Charles Coll & Bridget McAteer

5. James Martin (1878-1968).

Godparents: Michael Martin & Sarah Campbell

Married Catherine Marron.

Died in Philadelphia, obituary available.

6. John Martin (1880-?)

Reported his mother's death but no info after that.

7. William Martin (1882-?)

Married Margaret McCafferty.

Children;

Father James Martin
Charles Martin
Mary Henry. Married Patrick Henry. Children;
- James Henry. Married Molly. Children; Stephen, Kevin, Madeline, Shaun.
- John Henry.
- Charles Henry. Married Barbara.
- Patrick Henry.
- Margaret Mary Henry.

8. Mary Anne Duffy (1884-1980)

Married Patrick Duffy (1887-?) after emigrating in 1909. Was based in Philadelphia.

Children;

Patrick Duffy (1914-?). Married Eleanor McGrath. Children;
- Patrick Duffy. Married Jean.
- Regina Stavish. Married Frank Stavish. Child; David.
- Mary Anne Quinn. Married Francis Quinn.
- Michael Duffy. Married Joan Conway.
- Kathleen Moore. Married Robert Moore.
Mary Burns (1916-?). Married Robert Burns. Children;
- John Burns.
Catherine Murray (1919-?). Married Paul Murray. Children;
- Paul Murray. Married Diane Brennan. Children; Michelle & Paul.
- David Murray
- Mary Anne Murray.

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Nola McAteers

The above photos are of the Nola McAteer plots. The 1854 Griffiths Valuation seems to have mixed up the Duffy and Nolas plots, unless they changed after 1854.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Possibly Neal McIntire?

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 12A - Nola McAteer. Although their land as we knew it in more recent times was listed on plot 12B on the maps, may be an error. 12B is the Duffy land as we knew it in recent times.

1901 Census House Number: 17

1911 Census House Number: 13

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Bried Sweeney,

Not much information on the older Nola generation. We aren't sure if they were related to any of the other McAteers (Charlies, John Roes, Charlie Frinks etc)

Earliest Ancestors:

Nola McAteer. No death record available. Since Patrick was on his plot of land in 1901, we assume he is a son of Nola.

Children of Nola

1. Patrick McAteer (c. 1840-1922)

Married Margaret McBride (1846-1907) from Melmore, Downings. No marriage record.

Patrick died in Doaghbeg, a widower farmer in presence of cousin James P Sweeney, Cardiac failure and senile decay.

Margaret died in 1907 from Bronchitis in Doaghbeg in presence of son Patrick.

The cousin James P Sweeney is interesting - the only James P Sweeney recorded in Doaghbeg is Jimmy Paddy Nelly Sweeney. We are unable to make the connection though.

They had 6 children;

1. James Paddy Nola McAteer (1879-1958)

Godparents: Charles Sweeny & Winifred Sweeny

Was in Melmore for both the 1901 and 1911 census.

Was naturalized in America in 1925 - record available. Cousin Jack Herrity.

Died in Stranorlar County Home.

2. Margaret Mc Ateer (1880-1881)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

3. Fannie McAteer (1881-1950)

Married William 'John Roe' McAteer (1857-?) in 1906 in presence of Edward Carr and Maggie McAteer.

Died in Doaghbeg from carcinoma of the lung aged 68 years, widow housekeeper, niece Brigid Sweeney present at death.

One daughter;

Maggie Ann McAteer (1907-1992). Emigrated to America in 1929. Made a Life Claim in 1973 in Philadelphia. Died there too.

4. Patrick McAteer (1883-1919)

Married Mary McElwaine (1892-1958), Ballyhiernan, in 1910 in presence of John Coll & Hannah Shiels.

Died from carcinoma of the stomach, married farmer, 36 years old in presence of sister Annie.

Mary died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Thomas P McAteer.

They had 5 children;

Fanny Duffy (1911-1970). Married Daniel Duffy (1901-1981). Died in Doaghbeg.
Mary Guinan (1913-?)
Margaret McAteer (1915-1916). Born and died in Doaghbeg.
Bridget Sweeney (1917-1983). Married John 'Jimmy' Sweeney (1911-1988). They had 6 children;
- Bried Sweeney.
- PJ Sweeney, married to Majella Kelly.
- Nell Sweeney. Lives in Letterkenny.
- Tommy Sweeney, married to Elizabeth Gibbons.
- Jim Sweeney (1960-1994).
- Charles 'Gerard' Sweeney (1963-2008). Lived in Nottingham.
Tommy 'Paddy Nola' McAteer (1918-1986). Married Mary 'Charlie' McAteer. Born and died in Doaghbeg.

4. Margaret McAteer (1886-1908)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Died from meningitis, aged 22, in presence of brother Patrick. Spinster, farmer's daughter.

5. Mary McAteer (1887-?)

Godparents: Edward Sweeney & Bridget Sweeney

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Duffys

The above photos are of the Duffy plot in 1854 and the most recent homestead and outhouses. As mentioned before, we believe the Griffiths valuation as the Duffy and Nola plots mixed up, unless they changed after 1854 which is doubtful.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Hugh Duffy, Mary Duffy, Bryan Duffy.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 12B - Mary Duffy. Although their land as we knew it in more recent times was listed on plot 12A on the maps, may be an error. 12A is the Duffy land as we knew it in recent times.

1901 Census House Number: 18

1911 Census House Number: 24

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Ignatius McIntyre, 'Pat' Colls.

There were a few Duffys in the area but as is common, it's difficult to make connections between them due to lack of actual records.

Earliest Ancestors:

Hugh Duffy (?-?)

Appeared on the Tithe list. No death record.

His daughter Margaret (c. 1836-1876) married Morgan Sweeney in 1865 in the presence of James Martin & Anna Martin.

Their family details is contained under the 'Johndy/Murrachu' Sweeney section.

We assume that based on the below Daniel Duffy christening his first son as Hugh, that Hugh (above) was father of Daniel (below).

If this is correct, then Hugh and Mary were husband and wife.

Daniel Duffy (c. 1837-1887).

We assume Mary Duffy from the Griffiths Valuation was Daniel's mother. No death record for her.

Other Duffys

John Duffy (c. 1824-1896).

Married to Bridget Toland.

There was a John Duffy from Doaghbeg who died in Letterkenny Asylum in 1896, in presence of Thomas Wilkin. John was listed as a married farmer.

Children;

1) Bridget Duffy (1847-?).

Godparents; John Deeny & Mary Sweeny

2) Michael Duffy (1854-?)

Godparents; Darby Kelly & Rose Tolan

Bryan Duffy (?-?)

Appeared on the Tithe list. No death record.

Bryan Duffy from Ballyhiernan had a son called Bernard who married Catherine 'Murrachu' Sweeney in 1865. Potential link here.

We cannot be sure if these Duffys above were related to each other.

Children of Hugh and Mary Duffy

1. Daniel Duffy (c. 1837-1887).

Married Bridget Martin (c. 1851-1907) in 1861 in presence of Sarah Martin. Fathers weren't listed on this marriage record. We believe Bridget's father may have been a Charles Martin and that she was a sister of Anne McAteer (nee Martin, 1845-1898) who was married to Francis McAteer (1813-1869) in Plot 14a. Their family review falls under the 'Charlie Frink' McAteer review. This would have made Daniel Duffy (1901-1981) a second cousin of Francie 'Charlie' McAteer (1876-1954) if our estimations are correct. Daniel did inherit the land from Francis after Francis passed away so this could make sense.

Daniel died in Doaghbeg in presence of daughter Annie.

Bridget died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Charles.

They had 6 children;

1. Hugh Duffy (1862-?)

Godparents: Nigel Sweeney & Eleanor Duffy.

Birth record states Mary Martin was his mother but this must be an error.

2. Charles Duffy (1864-1928)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Married Cecelia Whoriskey (1867-1937) in 1895 in presence of Charles Martin and Mary Sweeney.

Charles died in Doaghbeg, death reported by daughter Sheila.

Cecelia died in Doaghbeg, death reported by son Dan.

They had 6 children;

Bridget Wadding (1896-?). Emigrated in 1921. Married James Wadding from Wexford in 1924. Lived in Pittsburgh. Children:
- Margaret Mary (1926-?)
- James Francis (1928-?)
- Eileen Cecelia (1934-?)
- Maureen Patricia (1936-?)
Mary Anne Hanlon (1898-?). Emigrated in 1922. Child;
- Bill Hanlon. Daughter; Mary Jo Hanlon.
Daniel Duffy (1900-1981). Born and died in Doaghbeg, married Fanny 'Paddy Nola' McAteer (1911-1970)
Kate Friel (1902-?). Married John 'John Eoin' Friel from Ballure (?-?) in Pittsburgh in 1931. Resided in Chicago. Children;
- John Friel (1934-?)
- James Friel (1936-?
- Helen (1932-?)
Annie Coll (1904-1974). Married Patrick Coll (1890-1963), Doaghbeg, in America. Died in Doaghbeg. They had 12 children;
- Donnie Coll (1932-1985)
- Sheila Hazard (1933-1998). Married John Hazard. Died in a car accident in Cape Town. Child; Karen Hazard.
- Packie Coll (1934-2018)
- Charlie Coll (1936-1997)
- Ann Brannigan. Married Jim Brannigan.
- Mary Coll (1938-2014)
- Kathleen Mulhern (1941-2017). Married Pat Mulhern (?-2014).
- Francie Coll. Married Sandra Crook.
- John Coll. Married Philomena Sproule. Married Teresa Mulhern
- Veronica Vaughan. Married John Vaughan (?-2014)
- Philomena O'Brien. Married John O'Brien.
- Irene McConigley. Married Mickey Joe McConigley.
Cecelia McIntyre (1907-1995). Married Ignatius McIntyre in 1936 in Ballinacrick. Died in Carrowblagh. Children include;
- Mary Gallagher. Married John Gallagher, Rosnakill.
- Ignatius McIntyre. Married Brid Friel, Araheera.
- Cecelia Grainger.
- Ellen McIntyre.
- Daniel McIntyre.
- Thomas McIntyre.
- Anne Horford.

3. Annie Frett (1868-?)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Was used as a point of reference in America when niece Bridget emigrated.

4. Daniel Duffy (1871-?)

Born in Doaghbeg

5. Mary Duffy (1873-?)

Godparents: Patrick McTeer & Bridget Sweeney

6. John Duffy (1875-?)

Godparents: Daniel Sweeney & Mary McMacken

Appeared in the 1901 census.

2. Margaret Sweeney (c. 1836-176).

Margaret was a widow having married Charles Martin in 1854.

She had two children with Charles;

1. John Martin (1855-?)

Godparents; John McAteer & Susan Price

2. Mary Martin (1857-?)

Godparents; Francis McAteer & Susan Green

Margaret died in Doaghbeg in 1876, assuming after childbirth as her new born son Patrick also died the following day.

We cannot locate a death record for Morgan. He did visit Milford workhouse in 1896 and also appeared in court the same year.

Morgan and Margaret had 5 children;

1. Owen Sweeney (1867-?)

No info.

2. Hugh Sweeney (1870-?)

Emigrated to America as he made a pension application in the 1930s. Record available.

3. Charles Sweeney (1872-?)

No info.

4. Daniel Sweeney (1873-?)

Godparents: Charles McTeer & Bridget Sweeney

5. Patrick Sweeney (1873-?)

Godparents: John Sweeney & Bridget Martin

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Edward/Hugh

Sweeneys

The two photos above are some of the plot that Edward Sweeney owned in 1854. The plot extended back further but it is difficult to get a photo of the entire plot from the ground.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: 2 x Edwd Sweeney, Hu Sweeney

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 13 - Edward Sweeney

1901 Census House Number: 13 (Dohertys)

1911 Census House Number: 21 (Dohertys)

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: O'Doherty's shop family, Coll family (Pollaid)

Information on this side is difficult to put together as Hugh Sweeney married Margaret Sweeney - we are not sure which family Margaret was originally from but no doubt it was a Doaghbeg Sweeney family.

Earliest Ancestors:

Edward Sweeney (?-1963). Died in Doaghbeg. No info on wife or siblings.

Children of Edward Sweeney

1. Hugh Sweeney (c. 1815-1875)

2. Anna Sweeney (c. 1819-1979)

3. Bridget Sweeney (c. 1820-1870)

4. Hannah Whoriskey (c. 1824-1889)

1. Hugh Sweeney (c. 1815-1875)

Married Margaret Sweeney (c. 1818-1903) sometime in the 1840s. No marriage record.

There was a Hannah Sweeney (c. 1817-1895) who died in Doaghbeg too, we assume she was Margaret's sister. She died in presence of Hugh Doherty. She may well have been a daughter of Edward either. Either way her name is saved here.

Hugh died in Doaghbeg, Edward Kelly present at death.

Margaret was in the 1901 census and died in Doaghbeg, in presence of daughter Annabella Doherty. Widow of Hugh Sweeney, Farmer.

Hugh & Margaret had at least 7 children;

1. Hugh Sweeney (1849-?)

Godparents: James Sweeny & Winifred Sweeny

2. Anna Coll (1850-?)

Godparents: John McAteer & Mary Clinton

Married James Coll (c. 1835-?), Pollaid, son of Michael Coll in 1872 in presence of John Coll & Mary Carr.

Children;

Michael James Coll (1872-1948). Emigrated sometime in the 1880s. Married Margaret Kahmer (1869-1930) and died in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA. Children;
- Marie Lilliam Coffey (1894-1971). Married Michael Coffey.
- Anne Coll (1896-1990). Born in Pennsylvania.
- James Coll (1898-?). Born in Pennsylvania.

3. Edward Sweeney (1853-?)

Godparents: George Sweeny & Honora Sweeny

4. Annabella Doherty (1855-1943).

Godparents: Denis Boyce & Madge Sweeny

Married Hugh Doherty (c. 1855-1925), Ballyheerin, son of Hugh. No marriage record.

Hugh died in Doaghbeg in presence of daughter Bella Doherty of Spastic Paraplegia. He opened the shop there.

Annabella died in Doaghbeg, in presence of Grainne O'Doherty, grand daughter aged 82.

They had 9 children;

Edward O'Doherty (1880-1913). Married Bridget Sweeney (1882-?), Ladden in 1910 in Massmount in presence of Laurence O'Doherty & Maggie Sweeney. Died in Derry.
John Doherty (1882-1962). Married Maggie Boyce (1896-1978), Araheera in 1919 in presence of Francis Sweeney & Annie Boyle. Both John & Maggie died in Doaghbeg, they ran the shop. Children;
- Eddie Doherty (1922-1997). Married Mary Doherty (1929-2008) from Buncrana. Both spent their lives in Doaghbeg running the shop. Children; Margaret Murray, Mary Callaghan, Kevin & John (Malachy).
- Brid Heusaff (1922-2008). Married Alan Heusaff (1921-2009). Children; Anna, Kintilla, Niamh, Eoghan, Eadaoin, Diarmuid.
- Mary Agnes Doherty (1923-1929). Born and died in Doaghbeg.
- Grainne O'Doherty (1927-1997). Died in Portsalon.
- Annabella Harkin (1928-1997). Married Joe Harkin (1922-1967). Children; Frances, Eamonn, Dermot, Cathy.
- Maureen Newland. Married Dick Newland. Children; Carol Halls, David.
- Philomena Coll (1932-1973). Married Patrick Coll (1921-2007), Pollaid. Children; John (Gerard), Patrick, Peter, Ed, Anne Martin, Jacinta O'Halloran, Mary (Bernadette) Grant.
- Peggy Ward. Married Pat Ward (1932-2004). Children; Fiona, John, Brendan, Patricia, Fergal, Conor.
Bridget Doherty (1884-1961). Godparents: Francis Sweney & Eleanor Gallagher. Died in Derry.
Anna Carr (1886-1964). Married John Carr (1892-1975), Lurgancloghan. Died in Lurgancloghan.
Margaret (Sister Placidus) Doherty (1889-1967). Godparents: Francis Friel & Honora Sweeney. Died in London.
Minnie McBennett (1891-1960). Married John Joseph McBennett (1892-1979) in 1926 in Fanavolty in presence of Francis Kavanagh and Bridget Doherty. Died in Derry.
Anna Bella Doherty (1894-1896). Born and died in Doaghbeg from measles.
Anna Bella Johnston (1899-1988). Married Joseph Johnston (1896-1954) in 1933 in Fanavolty, in presence of Anthony Sweeney & Bridget Doherty. Died in Derry. Children;
- Annabella Brigid "Bridin" McDermott (1936-2020). Married Michael McDermott. Died in Derry. Children; Michael & Ethna.
- Hugh Francis "Hugo" Johnston (1937-2002). Died in Derry.
- Gabrielle Elizabeth Johnston (1940-1941).
- Anthony Joseph "Tony" Johnston
Hugh Francis Doherty (1901-1949). Born and died in Doaghbeg.

5. John Sweeney (1856-?)

Godparents: Charles Sweeny & Martha Martyn

6. Margaret Sweeney (1858-?)

Godparents: Edward Kelly & Catherine Sweeny

7. Mary Kelly (1864-1933)

Godparents: Charles McTeer & Catherine Sweeny.

Married Joseph Kelly (1861-1943), Pollaid in 1892 in presence of Hannah Sweeney and Annie Blaney.

Died in Pollaid. They had the following children;

Catherine (1893-?)
Hugh (1895-?)
Edward (1896-?)
Johnny (1898-1978). Married Rosie Martin. Died in Doaghbeg.
Hugh (1898-1922). Second Hugh born, first one may have passed away young. Was shot in a bar in Belfast.
Jiley (1899-1943). Died in Pollaid.
Mary (1904-1918). Died in Pollaid.
Maggie (1905-?). Daughter; Shirley Williams.

2. Anna Sweeney (c. 1819-1979)

Died in presence of Occupier, Brian Whorisky, Doaghbeg

3. Bridget Sweeney (c. 1820-1870)

Died in presence of Occupier, Bernard Horiskey, Doaghbeg

4. Hannah Whoriskey (c. 1824-1889)

Married Bernard Whoriskey (c. 1838-1933) in 1868 in presence of James Martin & Mary Sweeney.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of husband Bernard.

One child;

1. Catherine Whoriskey (1869-1896)

Died in Doaghbeg, death reported by father Bernard.

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Francis/Charles

McAteers

(Charlie Frinks)

The above photo is of Plot 14a that Francis McAteer would have owned in 1854.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Possibly Wm McIntire

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 14a - Francis McAteer

1901 Census House Number: 14

1911 Census House Number: 22

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Denis O'Brien, Mary McFadden (John William, Milford)

As with all McAteer families, the further we go back the harder it is to link them with other McAteers. We are confident with the information here though.

Earliest Ancestors:

William McAteer (c. 1787-1853). His granddaughter Annie Kenny applied for a pension in 1921 and referenced her father Francis and grandfather William McAteer as appearing in the 1851 census. In the record it states William was 64 in 1851.

We have no record as to who William's wife was.

A William McAteer died in Doaghbeg on 15th January 1853 - assuming it is this William.

Children of William McAteer

1. Francis McAteer (c. 1813-1869)

There may be more

Married to Anne Martin. No marriage record.

We assume this is Anne's death record (age would appear to be way off if correct)

Nancy McAteer (c. 1845-1898)

Widower, died in presence of son, Charles McAteer, Doaghbeg.

Francis died in Doaghbeg in presence of occupier Charles McAteer.

Francis and Anne had the following children;

1. Susan McAteer (c. 1841-?) estimate

We are basing this on the fact that locals state the Charlie Franks and Paddy Rosies were related, while Denis O'Brien's mother was also known to be related to Charlie 'Rosie' McAteer. We assume this is through Susan. The name Susan is also used in the Charlie Frink connection occasionally.

Married Patrick 'Rosie' McAteer (c.1831-1902). No marriage record.

Patrick died in Doaghbeg.

Susan may have emigrated after his death.

They had 11 children;

1. Bridget McAteer (1863-?)

Godparents; John McCarry & Eleanor McTeer

2. Mary McAteer (1865-1892)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

3. Daniel McAteer (1867-1867)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

4. James McAteer (1868-?)

No info

5. Daniel McAteer (1871-?)

No info

6. Francis McAteer (1872-1874)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

7. Patrick McAteer (1875-?)

Godparents: Patrick Sweeny & Catherina Sweeny

8. Annie McAteer (1876-?)

No info

9. Rose McAteer (1879-?)

No info

10. Francis McAteer (1882-?)

Emigrated to Pittsburgh and married Margaret Coll from Araheera.

Children include;

Mary Sweeney (1913-2000). Married Patrick 'PF' Sweeney (1903-1987), Doaghbeg in Pittsburgh. Children;
- Mary Maloney (1936-2013), married James Patrick Maloney. Children are Karen, James, Sheila, Gerard, Michael, Donald and Sean.
- James (Jim) Sweeney (1937-2015), married Mary Pelusi. Children are Daniel, Diana, David and Douglas.
- Father John Sweeney.
- Frank Sweeney (1940-2002). Married to Charlene Carroll. Tragically died in a car accident. Children are Patrick and Christopher.
- Marjorie Webber. Married to Raymond Webber. Children are Melissa Cook and Dana Allwein.
- Kathleen Sweeney (1950-2012).
Rose McAteer (?-?)
Susan McAteer (?-?)
Daniel McAteer (?-?)
Francis McAteer (?-?)
John McAteer (?-?)
Grace McAteer (?-?)

11. Charles McAteer (1883-c. 1980s)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

2. Charles McAteer (c. 1842-1919)

Married Mary Kelly (1851-1901), Pollaid in 1867 in presence of Maurice Kerr & Mary Sweeney.

Mary died in Doaghbeg in presence of husband Charles.

Charles died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Frank.

They had 8 children;

1. James McAteer (1868-1869).

Born in Pollaid, died in Doaghbeg.

2. Patrick McAteer (1869-?)

Married Bridget 'Charlie' McAteer (1858-1939) Doaghbeg in 1897 in presence of James Coll & Sarah Sweeney.

May have emigrated and died in America.

One child;

James McAteer (1900-1953). Born in Araheera. Died in America.

3. Annie McAteer (1872-?)

No info.

4. Jiley Sweeney (1874-1961).

Godparents; Edward & Anne Sweeney

Married William Sweeney (1864-1946), Drumnacraig in 1909 in presence of Johney McConigley and Margaret McGroarty.

Died in presence of son John in Drumnacraig.

They had 3 children;

Charles (1909-?)
Mary (1911-1933). Died from an illness in Letterkenny
John (1914-1996). Married Nellie McConigley from Kinnalough. Died in Milford. Children; Mary McFadden.

5. Francis McAteer (1876-1954).

Godparents; William & Bridget McAteer.

Bachelor farmer, died in Doaghbeg in presence of occupier Daniel Duffy, cerebral thrombosis.

6. Catherine McAteer (1879-1885).

Godparents: Steven Martin & Margaret McTeer

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

7. Susan Friel (1881-1951).

Married Hugh Friel (1876-1949), Ballinalost in 1912 in presence of Pat Friel & Annie Doherty.

Farmer's widow aged 71 died in presence of son John.

They had 3 children;

Bridget (1913-?)
Charles (1914-?)
John (1916-1953). Born and died in Ballinalost.

8. Edward McAteer (1889-?).

Godparents: Joseph Kelly and Sarah Kelly

3. Patrick McAteer (c. 1848-1937).

Married Sarah Kelly (c. 1845-1894), Doaghbeg. No marriage record.

Died in presence of son Francis, widower, farmer. Aged 83.

They had 4 children;

1. Anne McAteer (1875-?).

Godparents; Donal Martin & Susan McTeer

2. Susan McAteer (1878-1923).

Godparents; Hugh Carr & Susan McTeer

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of brother Francis.

3. Mary McAteer (1880-1904).

Died in Doaghbeg - Spinster, aged 21, died in presence of brother Francis. Daughter of Patrick.

4. Francis P McAteer (1882-1955).

Married Bridget Dorrian (1881-1966), Toame in 1915 in presence of Daniel McGavigan and Julia Logue.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of daughter Mary O'Brien.

They had one child;

Mary (1916-1990). Married John Joseph O'Brien, Doaghbeg (1894-1963) in 1941 in presence of Celia McAteer and Arthur ?oonan, and died in Doaghbeg. Children include;
- John Joseph (1942-2006).
- Denis. Married to Mary McAteer.
- Paddy. Married to Annie.
- Bried. Married to John Caskie. Scotland.
- Francie (1948-2008?)
- Mary. Married to Jim Martin.

4. Francis McAteer (1850-?)

Godparents: John Bigly & Catherine McMakin

5. John McAteer (c. 1850-1876) estimate

A John McAteer died in Doaghbeg aged 26 in presence of Mary McAteer. We estimate this Mary Kelly to be his sister in law who married Charles McAteer. Open for correction though.

6. Anne Kenny (1853-1921)

Godparents: Charles Martyn & Catherine Keer

Married Michael Kenny (c. 1833-1895), member of the RIC in 1878 in presence of John and Margaret McAteer.

Michael died in Doaghbeg in presence of wife Anna.

Anne died in Doaghbeg, death reported by daughter Annie.

They lived over where the Campbells lived in more recent years. Strangely they didn't appear in either census despite being in Doaghbeg in 1901 and 1911.

They had 5 children;

1. James Kenny (1878-1882)

Godparents: Thomas McTeer & Eleanor McTeer

Born in Doaghbeg, died in 72 Leopold St Belfast.

2. Annie Kenny (1880-?)

Godparents: Peter Fury & Mary Hawe

Born in Hooker Street, Belfast. Emigrated to America in 1929 with Maggie Anne McAteer (daughter of Fanny Paddy Nola and William John Roe).

3. Patrick Kenny (1881-1934)

Born in Leopold Street, Holy Cross, Belfast.

Emigrated in 1899 via Derry and died in Philadelphia.

4. Mary Kane (1884-?)

Godparents: William McTear & Catherine Carr

Born in Doaghbeg

Emigrated in 1899. Married Bernard Kane in New Jersey in 1904.

Made a Life Claim in 1962 in Philadelphia.

Died in Philadelphia.

5. Margaret Kenny (1885-?)

Born in Doaghbeg.

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Gallaghers

The first photo shows Plot 15 owned by Margaret Gallagher in 1854, she owned the right part of the field while Margaret Martin owned the left hand side.

The next three photos are of the Plot owned by Patrick Gallagher, including some of the land and the house (that was then owned by Patrick Johndy Sweeney, then the Maher family, and then transferred to Moira Griffin in recent years).

The Gallagher family died out in the area in the late 1800s and it's difficult to link them together. We will just list them below and document the relationship where possible.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Wm Gallaher, Jno Gallaher, Hugh Gallaher, James Gallaher

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 15 - Margaret Gallagher. 19 - Patrick Gallagher.

1901 Census House Number: N/A - no Gallaghers in Doaghbeg.

1911 Census House Number: N/A - no Gallaghers in Doaghbeg.

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: N/A

Earliest Ancestors:

William Gallagher (?-?). Appeared in the 1834 Tithe list.

John Gallagher (?-?). Appeared in the 1834 Tithe list.

Mary Gallagher (c. 1820-1841). Killed by accident in 1841. Newspaper report covers the killing.

Brother; Denis Gallagher (?-?)

Brother; Patrick Gallagher (c. 1812-1872). Died in presence of Ann Gallagher. Also reported a lot of Gallagher deaths in the area.

Hugh Gallagher (?-1861). Appeared in the 1834 Tithe list. Died in Doaghbeg.

Godfather to William Martyn (1854-?, son of Charles and Susan Price)

Married to Dorothy/Dorah/Dolly Kelly (c. 1814-1895). Dolly died in Milford Workhouse.

Children;

Michael Gallagher (1849-1866). Godparents: John McGinly & Catherine Deeny. Death reported by Dorah Gallagher.
John Gallagher (1852-?). Godparents: John McAteer & Honora Martyn.

Margaret Gallagher (?-c. 1861?)

Appeared in Griffiths Valuation list. These lands transferred to Patrick Gallagher then to Michael Gallagher between 1861-1867, assuming based on Margaret's death.

Ann Gallagher (c. 1784-1864). Spinster died in Doaghbeg, death reported by nephew James Martin. Daughter of Hugh Gallagher.

Mary Gallagher (?-1865). Died in Doaghbeg. No other details.

Grace Gallagher (c. 1892-1867). Spinster, died in Doaghbeg. Death reported by Patrick Gallagher.

James Gallagher (?-before 1873). Appeared in the 1834 Tithe list.

Son of James;

Michael Gallagher (?-?). Married Mary Friel (1850-1876), Pollaid in 1873.

Mary died in Doaghbeg, death reported by Michael Gallagher. They had two children;

James Gallagher (1874-?). Godparents: Charles Sweeny & Catherine Sweeny
Hugh Gallagher (1876-?). Godparents: Patrick McTeer & Bridget McTeer

Daniel Gallagher (c. 1822-1872). Bachelor died in Doaghbeg. Death reported by Patrick Gallagher.

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Margaret Martin

Margaret was listed as owner of Plot 16 - the left hand side of the above plot in 1854.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Unknown

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 16 - Margaret Martin.

1901 Census House Number: TBC

1911 Census House Number: TBC

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: N/A

We are still researching this person. The land seems to have merged with Plot 15 over time so when we have the Plot transfer records available we should be able to find out who Margaret was.

There was also no death record for Margaret available which further adds to the confusion.

This Margaret is most likely the same Margaret from Plot 28.

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Charles Martin (Dan Rosies)

The above photos are of the Plot owned by Charles Martin in 1854 along with the more recent house on the land and the outhouses too.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: No Charles Martin, but possibly Danl Martin

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 18 - Charles Martin

1901 Census House Number: 19

1911 Census House Number: 12

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Patrick Martin (Carrowblagh), Martin Coll (Scotland), Gallaghers from Creevy.

Earliest Ancestors:

Charles Martin (c. 1808-1878). Was married to Mary (c. 1797-1882).

Charles died in Doaghbeg in presence of Daniel Martin.

Mary died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Daniel.

Children of Charles & Mary Martin

1. Daniel Martin (c. 1845-1885)

There may be more

Married Rosanna/Rose Callaghan (1851-?), Gortnamona in 1869 in presence of John Martin & Anne Carr.

Died by drowning in the Lough Swilly along with Michael 'Una' McAteer. Full details on this site.

No death cert for Rose.

Daniel & Rose had 8 children;

1. Charles Martin (1869-?)

Born in Gortnamona.

2. Mary Ann Martin (1871-1873)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

3. Hugh Martin (1874-1942)

Godparents: Patrick McTeer & Honora Sweeney

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of brother Dan.

4. Mary Ann Martin (1876-1956).

Godparents: Patrick McTeer & Grace Kelly

Married Michael Martin (1871-1951) in 1901 from Doaghbeg in presence of Daniel McGavin and Annie Duffy.

There is photos on our Facebook page of both Mickey & Mary Ann.

They had 9 children;

James Martin (1901-1979). Married Sarah Harvey (1908-1985). Moved to Scotland. Children include;
- Michael Martin (1928-1948). Died in Doaghbeg after attending his aunt Rosie Kelly's wedding.
- Mary Coll (?-?). Married William Coll (1929-?), Pollaid. Lived in Scotland. Children; Martin
- Sadie McGinley
- Peggy Martin
Daniel Martin (1903-1998). Born and died in Doaghbeg.
Bridget Ryan (1905-1986). Married Frank Ryan (1907-?). Emigrated in 1925. Lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Children include;
- Francis Ryan. Married Connie Villo. Children; Linda, Jill & Paul.
- Rosemarie Koch. Married Henry Koch. Children; Mary, Michael, James, Karen, Joanne.
- Peggy/Margaret Ann Fergetich. Married Matthew Fergetich. Children; Eric, Michelle & Suzanne.
- Michael Ryan. Married Dolores Mills. Children; Beth Anne, Colleen & Jennifer.
Hugh Martin (1907-1974). Born and died in Doaghbeg. Spent time in Scotland.
Mary Anne Fowler (1909-1989). Married Larry Fowler (1905-?). Emigrated in 1929. Lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Children;
- Mary Anna Fowler (1935-2017).
- Rose Bell. Married John Bell. Children; John, Catherine, James, Maureen.
- Catherine Fowler.
- Michael Fowler (?-?). Married with a daughter Colleen Fowler.
- Teresa Stahl. Married James Stahl.
Patrick Joseph Martin (1911-1974). Married Mary McConigley (?-2012). Children;
- John Martin (1944-1999)
- Hugh Michael Martin (1947-2005)
- Patrick Martin
- Mary Martin
Rosie Kelly (1913-2010). Married Johnny Kelly in 1948. Born and died in Doaghbeg.
Johnny Martin (1914-1992), Married Anne Whoriskey. Born and died in Doaghbeg.
Hannah Quinn (1917-?). Married Tommy Quinn. Children;
- Mary Quinn
- Peter Quinn.

5. Hannah Sweeney (1878-1950).

Godparents: Miles Sweeney & Anne Gallagher

Married James Sweeney (1874-1961) from Ballinacrick/Ballinabrocky.

Died in Ballinacrick/Ballinabrocky in presence of son John.

James died there too.

Children;

Mary Sweeney (1912-?)
Rose Sweeney (1915-2006)
John Sweeney (?-1970)

6. James Martin (1880-?)

No info

7. Catherine Gallagher (1883-1959)

Married Daniel Gallagher in Massmount in 1912, in presence of John McGettigan & Rose Callaghan.

Died in Creevy.

Children;

James Patrick Gallagher (1913-?)
Daniel Joseph Gallagher (1915-1968)
Brigid Agnes Gallagher (1918-?)
Charles Edward Gallagher (1919-?)
Hugh Gallagher (1924-2017). Married Rosemary McGee (?-2015). Died in Creevy. Children; Michael (1960-1976), Kevin, Caroline, Bernadette, Angela, Paul.
Marie O Donnals

8. Daniel Martin (1885-1967).

Godparents: James Duffy & Anne Duffy

Photos available on our Facebook page.

Used to do horse racing as part of Sports days.

Died in Doaghbeg. Death reported by nephew Hugh Martin.

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James McAteer

(James)

James was listed as owner of Plot 20 in the valuation list. This plot transferred to Michael Kenny sometime after. We are still trying to figure out who James McAteer was.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: There is a Jas McIntire on the list

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 20 - James McAteer (James). Indicating he is a son of James.

1901 Census House Number: TBC

1911 Census House Number: TBC

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: TBC

We are still researching this person. As stated, Michael Kenny bought the land here but we are trying to figure out who James was. He could have been related to John/Owen McAteer (Charlie Unas) who owned the plot next to him.

A James McAteer died in 1861 - this is most likely him. No death record details available though.

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Charles Kelly

(Tailor Kellys)

The above photos are of the Plot owned by Charles Kelly in 1854. It spanned from the 'old road' right across the 'new road' to where the school currently sits. Indeed it was Charles 'The Tailor' Kelly who gave this land in order for the school to be built.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: The Charles Kelly we have records on would have been too young for the 1834 Tithe list. There was a Chas Kelly there though, along with two Owen Kellys and an Edward Kelly.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 21 - Charles Kelly

1901 Census House Number: 29

1911 Census House Number: 2

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Unknown

Earliest Ancestors:

Charles Kelly (c. 1823-1908)

Married Annie Deeney (c. 1821-1912) in 1852.

Charles died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Dan, as did Annie.

Children of Charles & Annie Kelly

1. Edward Kelly (1852-1930)

Godparents: Myles Sweeny & Mary Friel.

Died in Doaghbeg.

2. Annie Kelly (1854-1939)

Godparents: John Sweeny & Sophia Keer

Died in Doaghbeg.

3. John Kelly (1856-?)

Godparents: John Deeny & Cecilia Duffy

4. Hannah Kelly (1864-1865)

Godparents: John Deeny & Cecilia Duffy

Died in Doaghbeg

5. Dan 'The Tailor' Kelly (1866-?)

Died in Doaghbeg.

6. Bridget Kelly (?-?)

Was married in America and died there.

Children;

Charles
William
Ellen
Annie
Mary

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Barracks land /

Billy Eoin Bhig

McAteer

The above photos are of the Plot owned by John 'Eoini' McAteer and the land that the barracks was built on.

The last photo shows the wall steads of the barracks which are still standing.

John Eoini's father Billy was married twice, first to a Friel woman and then to a Carr woman.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Owen McIntire Senior & Junior appear on the list. We believe he may be Junior.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 22 - a) John McAteer. b) Police Barracks & Yard. c) Unoccupied.

1901 Census House Number: John McAteer - family moved away it appears. Barracks - 30 & 31.

1911 Census House Number: John McAteer - family moved away it appears. Barracks - 32

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Of John 'Eoini' McAteer - Eunan Sweeney.

Eoin Bhig McAteer

Apparently he had three children;

1. Eoini Junior McAteer (Doney)

Eoini's daughter Sarah/Sally (c. 1831-190?) married John 'Mhor' Sweeney (c. 1820-1902). Their family review is on this website.

Eoini's son Patrick was evicted in the 1850s.

2. William McAteer (John Roe's father, review already on this page)

3. Charles McAteer (Tearlach) (first family review on this page).

This family review is quite confusing and inconclusive but land transfer records may help.

Constabulary families

We have also decided to add any Constabulary families in this section that may not have lived much of their lives in Doaghbeg, but still had family while living there.

Births

John Doherty & Mary Ann Canders

Child;

Catherine Doherty (1867-?)

John Ferguson & Eliza Harrison. (John was a Bailiff)

Children;

John George Bradley Ferguson (1872-?)

Alicia Constance Jane Ferguson (1874-?)

Henry Richard Ferguson (1876-?)

Alexander Wilson & Catherine McClintock

Child;

Thomas George Wilson (1873-?)

Francis McDaniel & Catherine Gibbons

Children;

Hugh McDaniel (1890-?). Godparents; James Baxter & Mary McAteer

Anna McDaniel (1893-?).

Michael Heraghty & Winifred Galmartin

Child;

Annie Bridget Heraghty (1898-?)

James Walsh & Bridget Rafferty

Child;

Patrick Eugene Walsh (1901-?)

Patrick Frawley & Jane Walsh

Child;

Patrick Joseph Frawley (1904-?)

Hugh McGovern & Mary O'Neill

Child;

Annie Claire McGovern (1907-?)

John Kenny & Margaret Quinn

Children;

Margaret Genivieve Grace Kenny (1908-?)

John Eunan McCurtain Kenny (1912-?)

Marriages

Hugh Conlan & Catherine Hegarty

Married in 1868. Joseph Travers & Charles Hegarty present at wedding.

Thomas Coughlin & Mary Hagan

Married in 1873. Mary was from Craigmaderoe. Patt Hagan & Catherine Hagan present at wedding.

Deaths

James O'Donnell (c. 1811-1864)

Bachelor, Constable of the Constabulary died in Doaghbeg.

Mary Ann Doherty (c. 1834-1871)

Sub Constables Wife, died in presence of occupier, John Doherty, Doaghbeg.

James Mulhern (c. 1871-1895)

Constable R I Constabulary, died in presence of occupier, John Blaney, Milford Workhouse.

Bridget Geelan (1916-1918)

Ric Sergants Daughter, died in presence of mother, K Geelan, Doaghbeg.

Edward Geelan (c. 1873-1919)

Sergent R I C, died in presence of occupier, J A McGuire RIC, Doaghbeg.

Census Families

1901 Census

Naish family

James Naish (1862-1934), from Limerick. His father was called James.

Married Margaret Sheridan (1873-1899) who died in Lifford, and had 4 children with her;

Mary Anne Naish (1894-?)
James Naish (1895-1896)
William Naish (1895-?)
Margaret Naish (1898-1899). Died in Lifford.

Married Bridget Lafferty (1876-1940) from Tyrone in 1900 in Glenock, and had 8 children with her;

Patrick Eugene Naish (1901-?). Born in Doaghbeg.
Hugh Edmund Naish (1902-?). Born in Kerrykeel.
Catherine Eugenie Naish (1903-?). Born in Kerrykeel.
Annie Naish (1904-?). Born in Carrigans.
Margaret Naish (1906-?). Born in Carrigans.
Florence Mary Naish (1909-?). Born in Carrigans.
Christina Mary Naish (1910-1995). Born in Carrigans, died in Redbridge, England.
Robert Naish (1912-?). Born in Carrigans.

Maher family (House 11 in 1911)

Patrick Maher (c. 1856-?) from Sligo.

Married Elizabeth Shanley (c. 1868-?) from Roscommon and had the following children;

Mary Josephine Maher (1889-?). Born in Doaghbeg.
Patrick Joseph/Bertram Maher (1893-1966). Born in Doaghbeg, married Hannah Maria Coll (1898-1974) in 1922 in presence of Mick Gibbons and Sophia Coll. Children were;
- Anna Theresa (1927-1927)
- Sally Maher (?-1964)
- Gertie O'Connor (?-?). Married to John O'Connor. Five children, all girls.
- Winnie Maher (?-?)
- Anna Maher (?-?)
- John Maher (?-2009). Married to ? Blaney.
- Michael Maher. Married to Nora Carr (Toame).
- Patrick Maher (?-2019).
- Eileen Boyle (?-?). Married to Kevin Boyle. Children; Noreen & Thomas.
Kathleen Elizabeth Lloyd (1897-1923). Married Randolph Lloyd (1894-?), Morga Camp Conway, in 1918 in presence of Patrick Maher & Mary E Geelan. Died in Stillorgan and buried in Dublin.

D.C - unknown, may be Crilly

J.R - unknown

1911 Census

Hunt family

John Hunt (c. 1869-1935), from Leitrim. Father - Domenick.

Married Amelia Belinda Dowdican (1869-1943), Ballyhernan, in 1891 in presence of John Cunningham and Mary McAteer.

Both John & Amelia died in Rathmullan.

They had 8 children;

Thomas Albert Hunt (1892-?). Born in Ballyhiernan Cottage.
Maria Emily Florence Hunt (1896-?). Born in Ballyhiernan.
John Joseph Hunt (1897-1899). Born in Rathmullan and died in Ballyhiernan.
Violet Jane Hunt (1899-1917). Born in Ballyhiernan and died in Rathmullan.
Margaret Evelyn Hunt (1900-?). Born in Kerrykeel.
Robert Patrick Hunt (1901-1926). Born in Kerrykeel, died in Rathmullan.
Kathleen Elizabeth Hunt (1903-?). Born in Cabry, Innishowen.
Wilhelmina Campbell (1907-?). Born in Cabry, Innishowen. Married George Campbell in Rathmullan in 1928.

Kenny family

John Kenny (c. 1879-?), from Clogher. Father also called John.

Married Margaret Quinn (c. 1880-?) from Ballinagarragh, Tyrone in 1907 in Dungannon, in presence of Edward Rice & Mary MacWilliams.

Children;

Margaret Genivieve Grace Kenny (1908-?)
John Eunan McCurtain Kenny (1912-?)

Others;

Charles McDermott (c. 1873-?)

Richard McComiskey (c. 1888-?)

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Daniel / Paddy

Rosie McAteers

The above photos are of the Plot owned by Daniel McAteer in 1854. The land spanned from the 'old road' down to Doaghbeg beach.

Barbara Coll has built a new house on this land in recent years.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: There is a Danl McIntire

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 23 - Daniel McAteer

1901 Census House Number: 27

1911 Census House Number: N/A - emigrated

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: The Pittsburgh Sweeneys

Earliest Ancestors:

Daniel McAteer (c. 1784-1864). Died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Patrick McAteer.

Assuming his wife was Rose given they were known as the Paddy 'Rosie' family.

Children of Daniel & Rose McAteer

1. Patrick McAteer (c. 1831-1902)

Married Susan McAteer (c. 1841-?). No marriage record available. We have estimated she was one of the Charlie Frink McAteers.

Patrick died in Doaghbeg in presence of daughter Rose.

They had 11 children;

1. Bridget McAteer (1863-?)

Godparents; John McCarry & Eleanor McTeer

2. Mary McAteer (1865-1892)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

3. Daniel McAteer (1867-1867)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

4. James McAteer (1868-?)

No info

5. Daniel McAteer (1871-?)

No info

6. Francis McAteer (1872-1874)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

7. Patrick McAteer (1875-?)

Godparents: Patrick Sweeny & Catherina Sweeny

Emigrated in May 1900.

Married Susan ? from Kinnalough in Pittsburgh in 1914.

Children:

Susan (1914-?)
Mary (1916-?)
Ann (1918-?)
Hugh (1922-?)
James (1928-?)

8. Annie McAteer (1876-?)

No info

9. Rose McAteer (1879-?)

No info

10. Francis McAteer (1882-?)

Emigrated to Pittsburgh and married Margaret Coll from Araheera.

Children include;

Mary Sweeney (1913-2000). Married Patrick 'PF' Sweeney (1903-1987), Doaghbeg in Pittsburgh. Children;
- Mary Maloney (1936-2013), married James Patrick Maloney. Children are Karen, James, Sheila, Gerard, Michael, Donald and Sean.
- James (Jim) Sweeney (1937-2015), married Mary Pelusi. Children are Daniel, Diana, David and Douglas.
- Father John Sweeney.
- Frank Sweeney (1940-2002). Married to Charlene Carroll. Tragically died in a car accident. Children are Patrick and Christopher.
- Marjorie Webber. Married to Raymond Webber. Children are Melissa Cook and Dana Allwein.
- Kathleen Sweeney (1950-2012).
Rose McAteer (?-?)
Susan McAteer (?-?)
Daniel McAteer (?-?)
Francis McAteer (?-?)
John McAteer (?-?)
Grace McAteer (?-?)

11. Charles McAteer (1883-c. 1980s)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

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Owen / Charlie

'Una' McAteers

The above photos are of the Plot owned by Owen McAteer in 1854. This land moved to the Richardsons in the 1900s and they lived there until the Richardson family died out in the 1980s.

The 'Una' family all moved away.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: There is 2 x Owen Senior McIntires & an Owen Junior McIntire

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 25 - Owen McAteer

1901 Census House Number: 21

1911 Census House Number: 10

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Bedfords (Dublin)

Earliest Ancestors:

Owen/John McAteer (?-possibly 1857).

There was a death record for a John McAteer in 1857 (could have been his father, his son or himself), no other details. John was definitely dead before his son Charles' marriage in 1882 as he was listed as deceased on this marriage record.

We can assume John's father was also John, based on the Tithe records.

John junior married Uney Sweeney (c. 1838-1901) in 1850 in presence of Honora McAteer.

Not sure which Sweeney family she was from.

Uney died in Doaghbeg in presence of son Charles.

Children of John McAteer & Uney Sweeney

1. Charles McAteer (1851-1932)

2. Michael McAteer (1853-1885)

3. Bridget McAteer (1855-?)

4. John McAteer (1857-?)

1. Charles McAteer (1851-1932)

Godparents: Hugh Sweeny & Catherine Sweeny.

Married Jiley Toland (1859-1935) in 1882 in presence of Edward Carr & Mary Shiels.

Jiley's godparents were; John Kelly & Dorothy Horraskey. Jiley's parents were James Toland (c. 1795-1865) & Bridget Whoriskey (c. 1821-1908).

Her address was Doaghbeg on her marriage record although James her father died in Carrowblagh.

Charles died in Doaghbeg, death reported by son Charles.

Jiley died in Doaghbeg, death reported by son Charles.

They had 10 children;

1. Eunice McAteer (1882-?)

2. James McAteer (1884-1889).

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

3. Michael McAteer (1886-1908)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

4. Bridget McAteer (1888-?)

Godparents: Patrick McAteer & Bridget Martin

5. John McAteer (1890-1893)

Godparents: John McMacken & Mary McMacken

6. Charles McAteer (1893-?)

Married a widow, Bridget Sweeney (nee Kerr, 1892-1954) in 1931 in presence of Edward Friel & Bridget Shiels.

Bridget had two sons with first husband Ralph Sweeney (1875-1927);

Michael Sweeney
Rose Sweeney

7. Mary McAteer (1897-?)

No info.

8. John McAteer (1898-?)

Witnessed the drowning of John Joseph McCarron in 1926.

Emigrated to Pittsburgh in 1925 and resided at 414 North Evaline St, Pittsburgh

Enlisted for WW2 in 1941

9. Ellen Bedford (1901-?)

Married James Bedford from Blackrock in 1928 in presence of Edward Nolan & Mary McGuinness.

They had the following children;

Annie Mary Bedford.
Michael Bedford (1930-2008)
Helen Bedford.

10. Patrick McAteer (1905-1906).

Born and died in Doaghbeg, death reported by sister Winnie.

2. Michael McAteer (1853-1885)

Godparents: John McMackin & Rose Sweeny

Died by drowning with Daniel Martin in the Lough Swilly.

3. Bridget McAteer (1855-?)

Godparents: Charles Martyn & Anne McAteer

4. John McAteer (1857-?)

Godparents: John Martyn & Anne Sweeny

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Margaret &

Donnell Martins

The above photos are of the Plots owned by Margaret & Donnell Martin in 1854. This land went across the 'new road' and was an oddly shaped plot of land right on the Drumnacraig border.

This family are a bit of a mystery and were hard to research due to lack of records so a lot of their lineage is estimated. We have very low confidence with some of the information.

Margaret is most likely the same Margaret that we already have no information on, who owned Plot 16 (listed above). We assume this as this land (16 & 28) is owned by the same person now.

We believe Daniel may have been related to John Martin from Pollaid as Daniel's children were born there.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: There is a Danl Martin - not sure if he is related to this Daniel.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 28a - Margaret Martin. 28b - Donnell Martin.

1901 Census House Number: 23

1911 Census House Number: 8

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Unknown - maybe the 'Diver Friels', Pollaid.

Earliest Ancestors:

Margaret Martin (?-?). No death record but owned Plots 16 and 28a in the Griffiths records.

Donnell Martin (?-?) - may be father of the Daniel who lived in Doaghbeg in the 1901 & 1911 census.

If related to Pollaid Martins, here's some info we have on Pollaid Martins;

Michael & Mary Martin

Mary Martin (c. 1804-1874). Died in Pollaid in presence of Michael Martin. Farmer's wife.

Michael Martin (c. 1801-1881). Died in Pollaid in presence of John Friel. Widower.

John & Anna Martin

Anna Martin (c. 1808-1879). Died in Pollaid in presence of son John.

John Martin (c. 1781-1881). Died in Pollaid in presence of son John. Widower.

Children;

1. John Martin (c. 1838-1903).

Died in Pollaid in presence of son Michael.

Married Cecelia McConigley (c. 1846-1919). Died in Pollaid in presence of daughter Mary.

Children;

Annie Friel (1881-1968). Married James Friel. No marriage record. Children;
- James Friel (1918-1969). Married Mary McConigley (1927-2001), Rosskirk. Both died in Pollaid. Children; Seamus, Mickey, Margaret McAteer, Charlie, May McLoughlin, Sheila McLoughlin, Pat.
- Cecelia Lewis (1920-1988). Married Johnny Lewis.
- Mary Friel (?-?)
- Maggie Lewis (?-?). Married Robert Lewis. Children; Annie McAteer, May McGrath, Jude Lewis, Hughie Lewis, John Lewis.
Maggie Martin (1882-1907). Born and died in Pollaid.
Mary Martin (1884-1959). Born and died in Pollaid.
Michael Martin (1889-1919). Born and died in Pollaid.

Daniel Martin (c. 1841-?) & Nancy Campbell (c. 1843-1909)

(House 23 in 1901 & House 8 in 1911 census records)

Nancy died in Doaghbeg. We believe she was a daughter of a John Campbell.

We believe this Daniel was related to the Donnell & Margaret Martin from the Valuation Records given their location for the census matches that of Donnell & Margaret.

No marriage record for Daniel & Nancy.

Children;

1. Patrick Martin (1872-?)

Born in Pollaid

2. Mary Martin (1874-?)

Godparents; John Campbell & Mary Kelly.

Born in Pollaid

3. Daniel Martin (1876-1925)

Married Mary Callaghan (1878-?) in 1898 in Massmount, in presence of James Gibbons & Anne Shiels.

Mary's mother was listed as Patrick Callaghan, and her address was given as Doaghbeg.

She may be related to the Annie Callaghan from Doaghbeg who was in both censuses but who we have no info on.

Daniel died in Drumatrummon.

Children;

Elizabeth McLaughlin (1899-1968). Born in Doaghbeg. Married Michael McLaughlin (1900-1973) in 1928 in presence of Paddy Coyle & Hannah McGoldrick. Died in Kerrykeel. Child; May McLoughlin (?-2009)
Hugh Martin (1902-?). Born in Drumatrummon.
Mary Martin (1907-?). Born in Drumatrummon.

4. Anne Martin (1878-?)

Godparents; Edward Kelly and Mary Campbell

Born in Pollaid

5. Bridget Martin (1882-?)

Born in Pollaid

Another potential Martin link;

Hugh Martin (c. 1844-1867) & Ann McBride (c. 1843-1893)

Married in 1864 in presence of James McBride & Anne Kelly.

Hugh was a son of Daniel Martin (c. 1792-1866). Daniel died in presence of son Hugh Martin Doaghbeg.

Hugh died in Doaghbeg in presence of Sarah McBride. Aged 24.

Ann then married a Patrick Sweeney, Doaghbeg, in 1875 in Massmount. Patrick was a son of Charles Sweeney. Not sure who they were, maybe Drumnacraig Sweeneys.

Ann died in Doaghbeg, death reported by son James Martin.

Hugh & Ann Martin's child;

James Martin (1866-?)

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'Mhor' Sweeneys

The above photos are of the Plots that John and Charles Sweeney owned in 1854 along with photos of the homes on the land that were built in the earlier part of the 1900s.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Maybe Chas (Daniel) Sweeney

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 26 - John McSwyne (More). 27 - Charles McSwyne

1901 Census House Number: 24, 25

1911 Census House Number: 5, 6

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Eddie Sweeney, Bried Sweeney, Bernard McGlinchey, Eunan Sweeney, Charlie Kelly (RIP), Brid McIntyre, Tony Sweeney, Neil Sweeney (Tullynadall), Paul Niedy Sweeney (RIP)

Earliest Ancestor:

Charles Sweeney c.1800-1862.

The family were known as McSwynes, and were recorded as such in the Valuation Lists until 1870.

The earliest known ancestor was Donal. His son Charles Sweeney(Charlie Dhonal) was born in the early 1790’s and died in 1862.

Charles was married to Catherine Duffy c.1797-1875. Catherine was from Magherawarden.

Children of Charles and Catherine Sweeney

1. John 'Mhor' Sweeney (c.1820-1902).

2. Mary 'Mhor' Sweeney (nee Sweeney) (c.1823-1892).

3. Francis 'Mhor' Sweeney (1831-1910).

4. Jiley 'Mhor' Sweeney (nee Sweeney) (1836-1909).

5. Kate 'Mhor' Kelly (nee Sweeney) (1837-?).

6. Denis 'Mhor' Kelly (nee Sweeney) (?-?). No info.

There may be more.

1. John 'Mhor' Sweeney (c.1820-1902).

John married Sarah 'John (Eoini)' McAteer (1831-?) from Doaghbeg on September 16th 1850 in the presence of Michael McElkagh.

Sarah's parents were John Eoini McAteer and ?

John's death was reported by his son James and cause of death was senile decay.

We cannot locate a death record for Sarah.

They had 12 children;

1. Sister Mary Sweeney (1851-1933).

Her godparents were Manus Sweeney and Mary Sweeney. Mary was a nun who died in America.

2. Catherine Sweeney (1852-?).

Her godparents were James McAteer & Cecilia Sweeny. Assuming she died young as another Catherine was born in 1855.

3. Sarah McKinley (1853-1909).

Sarah's godparents were John McAteer and Catherine Sweeney.

Sarah married Edward McKinley from Araheera. No marriage record located.

They had four children of which we have no further info on;

Patrick (1888-?)
Mary (1890-1972). Died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, USA
Giley (1892-?)
John (1894-?)

1901 census - House 2 in Arryheernabin

1911 census - House 1 in Arraheernabin

4. Kate McQuade (1855-1909).

Her godparents were Frances Friel & Sophia McCarron.

Kate was married to a McQuade man.

5. Daniel Sweeney (1858-1941).

His godparents were John McAteer & Honora McGinley

Died in Pittsburgh.

6. John 'Ban' Sweeney (1864-1960).

His godparents were Daniel McTeer & Eleanor McTeer

Died in America.

7. Charles Sweeney (1865-1927).

Head Constable of RIC. Was based in Charlesville for a while. Married with 4 children;

Hugh
Seamus
Nell
Marie

There's a photo of Charles on our Facebook page.

8. Ellen Doherty (1866-1927).

Married Hugh Doherty (1851-1933), Drumnacraig in 1890. John Sweeney and Mary Carr present.

Died in Drumnacraig in presence of daughter Catherine.

Hugh died in Drumnacraig in presence of son Willie. They had 6 children;

William (1891-1963). Died in Drumnacraig.
Mary (1892-?).
Patrick (1894-?).
Bridget (1895-1916). Died from pulmonary TB in Drumnacraig, in presence of brother Willie.
John (1898-1951). Died from influenza in Drumnacraig, in presence of brother Willie.
Catherine (1900-?)

9. Bridget Duffy (1868-1948).

Emigrated in 1900.

Married Daniel Duffy (1871-1946) from Doaghbeg in 1904.

Died in Allegheny. Had two children;

Mary Moran (1909-1976). Married to John William Moran (1906-1993)
Catherine Tramonte (1911-?). Married to Charles Jack Tramonte (1909-1958).

10. Not Recorded Sweeney (1870-1870).

Death recorded by father John.

11. James Sweeney (1871-1952).

Married Anne Sweeney from Callentar in 1898 in presence of Patrick Carr & Anne Sweeney.

Died in presence of son Patrick in Doaghbe from chronic nephitis.

Anne died in Doaghbeg from cardiac failure in presence of daughter Winnie. There is a photo of James & Anne on our Facebook page.

They had 9 children;

John (1899-1922). Died in Doaghbeg in presence of father James.
James (1900-1981). Died in Bristol, CT.
Mary Kelly (1901-1936). Died in a house fire in Derry. Married Daniel Kelly (John Roe's grandson). They had three children;
- Mary McGonigle (1931-2012). Married Jimmy McGonigle (1930-2007), Rosnakill. Five children; Dom, Gerard, Colm, Anne Marie Shiels and Mary Theresa Sweeney.
- Charlie Kelly (1933-2007). Married Bridget Sweeney, Ballinabrocky. Five children; Danny, Johnny, Margaret Doherty, Mary (RIP), Anne.
- Jim Kelly (1934-1996).
Annie (1903-1980). Died in Doaghbeg.
Daniel (1905-1923). Died in Doaghbeg from pulmonary TB in presence of mother Anne.
Winnie (1907-1984). Died in Doaghbeg.
Charles (1910-1989). Died in Doaghbeg
Sarah (Sally) (1912-1997). Died in Doaghbeg
Patrick (1914-1982). Married Sally 'John Roe' McAteer (1923-1996). Children are;
- Eunan. Married Brid O'Donnell.
- Patrick.
- Theresa Bradley. Married Sean Bradley.
- Una McGrory. Married Seamus McGrory.
- Susan Martin. Married Seamus Martin, Ballinalost.
- Geraldine.
- Mary.
- Anne.

12. Patrick Sweeney (1874-1874).

Godparents: Charles Sweeney & Winifred Sweeney

2. Mary 'Mhor' Sweeney (nee Sweeney) (c.1823-1892).

Married Morgan/Murrachu Sweeney (?-?) circa 1844.

Died in presence of son Edward. No death record available for Morgan.

They had 10 children;

1. Catherine Duffy (c.1845-1894).

Married Bernard Duffy (Son of Bryan, Ballyheerin) (1840-1907) in 1865 in presence of Charles Sweeney & Unie McAteer.

Died in Pittsburgh.

They had 12 children;

Sarah Duffy (1866-1898). Born in Doaghbeg, died in Pittsburgh.
Daniel Duffy (1869-1875). Born in Doaghbeg, died in Ballyheerin.
Mary Gilbert (1870-1927). Born in Doaghbeg, died in Pittsburgh. Married William Joseph Gilbert (1870-1934). Five children;
- Henry Joseph (1891-?)
- William (1892-?)
- John Bernard (1895-1953). Married twice, two children; Shirley Lois Thompson (1924-1987) & John William Gilbert (1928-1999).
- Annie (1898-?)
- Unknown male (?-?)
Bernard (1871-?). Born in Ballyheerin.
Charles (1871-1920). Born in Ballyheerin, died in Pittsburgh.
James (1873-?). Born in Ballyheerin. Married to Ellen in 1895. Died in Pittsburgh. One daughter; Helen Duffy (1897).
John (1875-?). Born in Ballyheerin.
Eunice (1877-1878). Born and died in Ballyheerin
Bernard (1881-1944). Born in Doaghbeg, died in Pittsburgh. Married Catherine.
Edward Duffy (1884-1885). Born and died in Pittsburgh.
William Aloysins Duffy (1887-1961). Born in Pittsburgh. Married Mary Veronica Sweeney. Two children;
- Jean C Hart (1917)
- William A Duffy (1922)

2. Edward Sweeney (1847-1928).

Godparents; John Sweeney and Anne Sweeney.

Married Hannah Sweeney (Doaghcrabbin, 1858-1937) in Massmount in 1892 in the presence of William Sweeney and Mary Hooriskey.

Died in Doaghbeg from a Cerebral Haemorrage in presence of son Charles. Hannah died in presence of son Charles. There's a photo of both on the Facebook page.

They had 3 children;

Charles (1893-1960). Died in St.Conals Hospital, buried in Fanavolty.
John (1894-1982). Married Margaret O'Reilly in Dublin in 1935. Died in Doaghbeg. They had 6 children;
- Teresa
- Noel (1938-2005)
- Paul (1942-2016). Married Teresa Lee (passed away in 2020). Five children; John, Sharon, Paula, Claire & Niamh.
- Imelda McSkane. Married Donal McSkane. Children; David, Brian & Sinead.
- Bernadette Benson. Married Pat Benson. Four children; Declan, Aisling, Emer and Orla.
- Maura Patton. Married William Patton (1930-1988). Four children; Karen, Liam, Colette, Claire.
Mary (1896-1979). Married John Coyle (1891-1960), Gortnacor. Buried in Massmount.

3. Charles Sweeney (1849-?).

Married Bridget Doherty (1864-1945), sister of Hugh Doherty who was married to a Doaghbeg woman and died there (Ballyheerin) in Massmount in 1881 in the presence of John Sweeney and Mary Carr.

No death record found. Bridget died in presence of son Francis.

They had 9 children;

Mary Josephine Meyer (1881-1974). Married Joseph Meyer (1878-1955). Emigrated in 1904. Died in Pittsburgh. Four children;
- Mary Dippold (1913-1999). Married George Dippold. Children; Chuck & George.
- Kathleen Donahue (1915-2000). Married Harold Donahue. Two children; Kathy Haver (1941-2017) & Susan Deet.
- Charles (1918-2001). Married Irma Heck. Four children; Charles, Richard, Thomas & Mary Ellen Kepich.
- Anne (1926-2002).
Bridget Logue (1883-1973). Married John Logue, Umricam.
Winnie (1885-?).
Hugh (1886-1931). Godparents Joseph Kelly & Mary Sweeney. Married Cassie Meenan, Ladden. RIC Constable died in presence of Daniel Kerr, Ardglass from pulmonary TB. Daughter;
- Bridgena (1930).
Catherine Sweeney (1888-?). Godparents; Joseph Kenny & Anne Sweeny
Edward J (1890-?). Godparents; Joseph Kelly & Honora Sweeny. Married Bridget McNern (1899-?) and died in America. Photo of both on Facebook page. Three children;
- Charles (1929-?)
- Vincent (1931-?)
- Mary Pgh (1933-?)
Jiley (1893-1965). Died in America.
Francis (1895-1981). Married Catherine Johnston (1903-1990), Derry. Died in Doaghbeg. Had 6 children;
- Bridget Carberry. Married John Carberry, Glenswilly.
- Lily Morning. Married Bertie Morning, Ballymagowan.
- Sheila McIvor. Married Michael McIvor, Derry.
- Tony. Married Nellie McCarron (passed away in 2006) from Murrin.
- Sister Kathleen.
- Eileen McNulty. Married Noel McNulty. Several children.
Nana/Hannah Sweeney (1897-1977). Died in Doaghbeg.

4. James Sweeney (1850-?).

Godparents; John Duffy and Catherine Friel

5. Mary Sweeney (1852-?).

Godparents; James and Margaret Sweeney

6. Cecelia Sweeney (1855-?).

Godparents; Charles and Anne Sweeney

7. Unie McGinley (1857-1912).

Godparents; Charles and Margaret Sweeney.

Married James McGinley (1855-?), Ballymichael.

Died in America.

Two children;

Mary Ann Agnes Smith
Charles Joseph

8. Hannah Sweeney (1863-?).

Godparents; Thomas McTeer & Ellen McGinley

9. Bridget Friel (1864-1915).

Married Charles Friel (1858-1929), Araheera in 1886 in presence of John & Mary Sweeney.

Died in Milford Workhouse from an illness. Charles died in Araheera in presence of son Edward.

They had 9 children;

Catherine Friel (1887-1951). Married William Friel (1883-1967), Ballymichael in 1913. Died in Buncrana. Four children;
- Daniel (1918-1992).
- Winnie Campbell (1922-2013). Married Michael Campbell (1925-2017). Died in Burt.
- Mary (?-1980).
- Bridget.
Mary McGinley (1889-?)
Bridget Sweeney (1891-?)
Margaret (1893-?)
Winnie Sweeney (1895-?)
Hugh Friel (1897-1982). Married Mary McConigley (1907-1999), Kinnalough. Died in Araheera. Children;
- Cathal (1935-1995)
- James Edward
- Peter
- John (?-2017)
- Brid McIntyre. Married to Igantius. Children; John, Kieran, Roisin Duffy and Claire Murray.
James (1901-?)
Charles (1902-?)
Edward (1906-?)

10. Francis Sweeney (1866-?).

No info

3. Francis 'Mhor' Sweeney (c.1831-1910).

Married Mary McConigley (c.1840-1926), Ballure in presence of Edward and Catherine Sweeney in 1864.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of son John. Mary died in presence of son John.

They had 6 children;

1. Charles Sweeney (1865-1891).

Godparents; James McConagly & Bridget McConagly

Married Bridget McGunnigle (1855-?), in 1888 in Pittsburgh.

Died in America. Had one son;

Frank Joseph (1890-1969). Served in military. Married Margaret McGonnigle. 3 children;
- Francis Joseph (1919-1973). Married Betty Sarricks. Four children; Nancy Hite, Robert, Barbara, Mary. Died in Pittsburgh.
- Charles (1920-1945). Died in Belgium (WW2).
- John Frederick (1925-1925).

2. Mary Callaghan (1867-1897).

Married James Callaghan (1866-1931) Drumfad, in 1890 in Massmount in presence of John Friel & Anna Carre.

Died in Drumfad in presence of husband James from a haemmorage. Had three children;

Patrick Callaghan (1891-1965). Died in Drumfad
John (1893-1965). Died in Drumfad
Mary Green (1897-1968). Married Hugh Green in 1920 in presence of Mick Coll & Annie Callaghan. Died from Bronchopneumonia in Stranorlar hospital.

3. Bridget Sweeney (1869-1945).

Godparents; Charles Sweeney & Bridget McConigly

Married James 'Paddy Nelly' Sweeney (1866-1934) Doaghbeg, in 1902 in Massmount in presence of Daniel Deeney and Jiley Sweeney.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of son John. Family details under the 'Paddy Nelly' section. Sons; Patrick, Charles, Daniel and John.

4. John Sweeney (1871-1942).

Married Rose 'Star' Martin (1881-1909) Croaghross, in 1907 in Massmount in presence of Daniel McCarron and Maggie Martin. Known as 'Mealtain Mhor'.

Died in Letterkenny in presence of sister Celia. Rose died in Drumnacraig from carcinoma of rectum, in presence of Mary Doherty of Muineagh.

One son;

Big Francie (1908-1988). Died in Doaghbeg.

5. Catherine Smith (1876-1954).

Godparents; Edward Kelly & Winifred Sweeney

Married a Smith man in America. Lived in Pittsburgh.

Died in Letterkenny from carcinoma of the breast, F.P Sweeney present at death

6. Giley Sweeney (1880-1952).

Married Peter Patrick Sweeney (1881-1938) from Doaghbeg, in America.

Died in Letterkenny, F.P Sweeney present at death.

They had one child.

Francis Sweeney (1922-1996) who married Nan Nee from Letterkenny. Their children were;
- Mary Hegarty, married to Joe Hegarty.
- Dymphna Sweeney. Died in 2014.
- PJ Sweeney. Has two children.
- Geraldine McGlinchey. Married to Ray McGlinchey.

4. Jiley 'Mhor' Sweeney (nee Sweeney) (c.1836-1909).

Married Charlie 'Liam' Sweeney (c.1820-1896), Drumnacraig in presence of Catherine Gallagher in 1854.

Died in Drumnacraig of cancer in presence of son William. Charlie died in presence of son William.

They had 8 children;

1. Daniel Sweeney (1855-?).

Godparents; John Sweeny & Honora McGinly

2. Katherine Sweeney (1857-1924).

Godparents; John Sweeny & Sarah McAteer

Married Michael 'Bhual' Sweeney (1858-1935), Araheera. No marriage record.

Died in Araheera from an illness, death reported by son Michael. Husband Michael died in Araheera in presence of A.Sweeney.

They had 9 children;

Douglas Sweeney (1880-1970). Married Rose Gallagher (1877-1964). Died in Oakland, CA. Two children;
- Anne Marie Vaughan (1912-1997). Daughter; Patricia.
- Frank C Sweeney (1914-2007)
Daniel (1882-?)
James J (1884-1963). Married Ellen McGee (1881-1952). 7 children;
- John (1910-?)
- James (1911-1969)
- Catherine (1915-?)
- Helen (1916-?)
- Douglas (1918-2000)
- Anne (1923-?)
- Robert Peter (1926-2004). Married Jeanne McGlothlin (1930-2013). Children; Bob, Gale, James Michael, Sharon (1955-1984), Katherine, John.
Annie (1885-1942). Married Laurence Sweeney (1882-1946), Tullynadall. Died in Tullynadall. 6 children;
- Catherine (1915-1950)
- Mary Ann McElwee (1917-2000). Married Henry McElwee (1913-1990).
- Hugh Sweeney (1918-1988). Married Hannah Shiels (1926-1998). Two children; Lawrence & Neil who is married to Bried McGrenaghan & has 6 children.
- John
- Annie Callaghan. Married John Callaghan. 6 children; Lawrence John, Kathleen Veronica Friel, Danny, Patrick, Margaret & Ann Spackman.
- ? Shiels
Myles (1887-?). Godparents; William Sweeney and Anne Sweeney
Charles (1889-?). Married Ellen. Died in Ballyhurke.
Michael (1893-?)
William (1895-1973). Died in Tullynadall.
John (1897-?)

3. Charles Sweeney (1861-?).

Godparents; Hugh Sweeny & Mary Sweeny

4. John Sweeney (1864-1947).

Head constable of RIC, died in presence of nephew John Sweeney in Drumnacraig.

5. William Sweeney (1864-1946).

Goparents; Frances Sweeney & Catherine Sweeney

Married Jiley 'Charlie Frink' McAteer (1874-1961) from Doaghbeg in 1909 in presence of Johney McConigly and Margaret McGroarty.

Died in Drumnacraig in presence of son John. Jiley also died in Drumnacraig in presence of son John.

They had 3 children;

Charles (1909-?)
Mary (1911-1933). Died from an illness in Letterkenny
John (1914-1996). Married Nellie McConigley from Kinnalough. Died in Milford. Children; Mary McFadden.

6. Mary Friel (1867-?).

Married Charles Friel (?-?) from Araheera in 1909 in presence of Francis Friel & Mary Anne Callaghan.

7. Margery Sweeney (1877-?).

No info, was in 1911 census though.

8. Annie Shiels (?-1891).

Married Humphrey Shiels (1839-1911) from Ballyhiernan.

Had two children;

Patrick Shiels (1889-1943). Married Brigid Carr in 1928. Died in Ballyhiernan. Three children;
- Brigid (1930)
- Nora (1937-1937)
- Sheila.
Charles (1891-1923). Died in Ballyhiernan.

5. Kate 'Mhor' Kelly (nee Sweeney) (c.1837-).

Married Edward 'Neidy' Kelly (1845-1916) from Pollaid in 1859 in presence of Catherine Martin.

Cannot locate a death record.

Had 10 children;

1. Patrick (1861-1908).

Died in Pollaid from TB in presence of sister Mary.

2. Joseph Kelly (1861-1943).

Married Mary Sweeney (1864-1933) from Doaghbeg, daughter of Hugh, in 1892 in presence of Hannah Sweeney and Annie Blaney. Died in Pollaid from influenza. Had 8 children;

Catherine (1893-?)
Hugh (1895-?)
Edward (1896-?)
Johnny (1898-1978). Married Rosie Martin. Died in Doaghbeg.
Colin? (1898-?). Not sure on this one.
Jiley (1899-1943). Died in Pollaid.
Mary (1904-1918). Died in Pollaid.
Maggie (1905-?). Daughter; Shirley Williams.

3. Catherine (1866-1910).

Born and died in Pollaid.

4. John (1868-?)

No info

5. Giles (1871-1871).

Died in Pollaid

6. Mary (1875-?).

No info

7. Cecelia McAteer (1875-1936).

Godparents; Charles Sweeney & Margaret Friel. Married Michael McAteer (Vicky Rua) (1870-1947) Ballinacrick. Died there too. Six children;

John (1905-?)
Edward (1907-?)
Patrick (1909-?)
Joseph (1912-?)
Francis (1913-1922). Died in Ballincrick.
Catherine (1918-?)

8. Winifred (1877-?)

No info

9. Eunice (1878-?)

May be Winifred?

10. Nancy (1881-1910).

Died in Pollaid, death reported by brother Joseph (Doaghbeg).

6. Denis 'Mhor' Sweeney (?-?). No info.

No info

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Patrick Kellys

The above photos are of the Plot owned by Patrick Kelly in 1854. It went across the 'new road' similar to the Martins in the plot beside them.

This family is a bit of a mystery too. Seem to have died out or moved away.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Unknown

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: 29

1901 Census House Number: N/A

1911 Census House Number: N/A

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Unknown

Patrick Kelly (c. 1812-1875)

Married Hannah McGinley (c. 1820-1874). She may have been from Ballymichael.

Patrick died in Doaghbeg, death reported by Edward Kelly.

Hannah died in Doaghbeg, death reported by Patrick Kelly.

Children;

1. Bridget Kelly (1847-1873).

Godparents; John McGinley & Mary Friel.

Died in Doaghbeg in presence of Edward Kelly.

2. Edward Kelly (1849-?).

Godparents; Edward Keer & Catherine McGinley

Must have moved away. Land transfer records will answer some of the questions we have once we receive them.

3. Anna Kelly (1852-?)

Godparents; Dule Sweeny & Anne Keer

4. Grace Kelly (1855-?)

Godparents; Michael Frielty & Mary Callaghan

5. Mary Kelly (1859-?)

Godparents; James McTier & Mary Sweeny

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Daniel 'Peig'

Colls (Larrys)

The above photo is of the apparent location of where Daniel 'Peig' Coll lived. It was a derelict location by all accounts.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Unknown - since Daniel married Catherine Cullen then he may have moved onto Bryan Cullen's land, Bryan appeared on the Tithe list.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: N/A

1901 Census House Number: 4

1911 Census House Number: 30

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Larry Coll connection

Daniel 'Peig' Coll (c. 1821-1913)

Married Catherine Cullen/Cullion (c. 1822-1898) in 1856 in presence of Honora Dorrian.

Catherine died in Doaghbeg, death reported by granddaughter Catherine Coll.

Daniel died in Doaghbeg, death reported by son John.

Daniel made many visits to Milford Workhouse in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

They had the following children;

1. Margaret Coll (1857-1872)

Godparents: John Caldwell & Anne McGinly

Died in Doaghbeg, death reported by Catherine Coll.

2. John Coll (1861-?)

Married Bridget Gavigan (1865-1929), Pollaid, in 1883 in presence of Hugh Sweeney & Mary Sweeney.

John may be the John Coll who died in 1919 aged 70 in presence of nephew Dan Coll.

Bridget died in Pollaid, death reported by P. McIntyre.

Children;

Catherine Coll (1884-?). Born in Pollaid.
John Coll (1886-?). May have moved to Dumbarton, Scotland. Born in Doaghbeg.
Maggie Coll (1888-?). Born in Doaghbeg. Godparents: Daniel McGavigan & Winifred McAteer
Edward Coll (1889-1965). Born in Doaghbeg. Godparents: William McAteer & Bridget McGavigan. Married twice; 1) Ellen Mulholland (?-1917). Child with Ellen; Mary Jane Coll (1914-2003). Died in Dumbarton. 2) Eleanor Gallagher (?-1964). Died in Dumbarton.
Ellen Coll (1891-?). Born in Doaghbeg.
Daniel Coll (1893-?). Married Ellen McGeever in 1918 in presence of Patrick James Brewer & Ellen Gallagher. Died young. Children;
- Annie Wilson
Mary Coll (1895-1902). Born and died in Pollaid, death reported by John Coll.
Bridget Coll (1897-1898). Born and died in Pollaid. Sister Catherine present at death
Mick Coll (1899-1980). Born and died in Pollaid.
William Coll (1901-?). Born in Pollaid.
Hugh Coll (1903-1988). Born in Pollaid, died in Corby.
Larry Coll (1904-1968). Born in Pollaid and died in Doaghbeg. Married Bridget Marley in 1933 in presence of Hugh Coll & Sarah Anne Begley. Children;
- John Coll
- Hannah Gavin. Children; Larry (RIP), James (RIP)
- Hugh F Coll (1939-1990). Born and died in Pollaid.
- Edward 'Larry' Coll. Married ? Rodgers.
- James Coll.

3. Daniel Coll (1863-?)

Godparents: John Coll & Bridget Coll

Born in Doaghbeg.

4. Michael Coll (1863-?)

Godparents: James Friel & Susan McCarron

Born in Doaghbeg.

Emigrated in 1883 and married Mary ? (1864-?) in Pittsburgh.

Children;

Daniel Coll (1886-?). Born in Pittsburgh.
Lawrence Coll (1889-?). Born in Pittsburgh.
John Coll (1892-?). Born in Pittsburgh.
Simon Coll (1895-1898). Born and died in Pittsburgh.
Catherine Coll (1897-1900). Born and died in Pittsburgh.
James Coll (1898-?). Born in Pittsburgh.

5. Catherine Coll (1868-?)

Born in Doaghbeg.

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Daniel 'Mhor' Coll

The above photo is the house that Daniel Mhor built on Plot 9 before he passed away. He moved onto Plot 9 in the Griffiths Valuation after Morgan Sweeney died (1900 or so). He was originally from Pollaid.

1834 Tithe Applotment?: Wouldn't have been born, was originally from Pollaid.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: N/A - Pollaid. But bought Plot 9 in 1900 or so.

1901 Census House Number: 10

1911 Census House Number: 25

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Eddie Sweeney, 'Pat' Coll connection

Daniel 'Mhor' Coll (1852-1925)

Godparents; Phelim Coll and Bridget Friel.

Never married.
Died in Doaghbeg, nephew John Coll present at death, 72 years of age, Emphyma.

His will is available.

His parents were Daniel Coll (?-?), Pollaid, died between 1857 and 1865 it would seem, and Mary Gavaghan (c. 1812-1892), Pollaid.

Mary died in Doaghbeg in presence of Patrick 'Nelly' Sweeney (son in law).

Mary's mother may have been Ellen Gavigan/McGavern (c. 1787-1867).

Siblings of Daniel Mhor Coll;

1. Bridget Sweeney (c. 1841-1922)

2. Patrick Coll (1851-1924)

3. Annie Coll (1854-1928)

1. Bridget Sweeney (c. 1841-1922)

Married Patrick 'Nelly' Sweeney (c. 1825-1909) on February 28th 1865 in the presence of Manus McLaughlin and Catherine Sweeney.

Patrick's death was reported by his son James and cause of death was senile decay.

Bridget died from suspected cardiac arrest and her death was reported by son James.

Patrick Sweeney and Bridget Coll had 10 children;

1. James Sweeney (1866-1934).

James married Bridget 'Prionnsias Mhor' Sweeney (1869-1945) from Doaghbeg in 1902 in the presence of Daniel Deeney and Jiley Sweeney.

The 'Prionnsias Mhor' family also have a review on this site.

They had four children.

James died in 1934 from suspected cardiac failure and his death was reported by his son John 'Jimmy' Sweeney.

Their children were;

Patrick F Sweeney (1903-1987).

'PF' emigrated to Pittsburgh and spent his entire life there. He married an American woman in 1935 with strong Fanad roots - Mary McAteer. Mary's father Francis was one of the 'Rosie' McAteers from Doaghbeg while her mother was Margaret Coll from Araheera. They had six children all of which kept close contact with their Doaghbeg cousins;

Mary Maloney (1936-2013), married James Patrick Maloney. Children are Karen, James, Sheila, Gerard, Michael, Donald and Sean.
James (Jim) Sweeney (1937-2015), married Mary Pelusi. Children are Daniel, Diana, David and Douglas.
Father John Sweeney.
Frank Sweeney (1940-2002). Married to Charlene Carroll. Tragically died in a car accident. Children are Patrick and Christopher.
Marjorie Webber. Married to Raymond Webber. Children are Melissa Cook and Dana Allwein.
Kathleen Sweeney (1950-2012).

Charles Sweeney (1904-1973).

Died in Doaghbeg but spent his most of his life in Pittsburgh and Corby.

Daniel Sweeney (1906-1980).

Spent his life in Doaghbeg, married Bridget Kelly from Carrowblagh in 1943. They had six children;

Bridget, lives in Australia.
Mary Martin, married to Sean Martin Ballinalost and lives in Kerrykeel.
Kathleen (1948-2003), spent much of her life in Belfast.
Anna Browne (1950-2015), spent her life in Youghal, Co.Cork.
Sheila Byrne, married to Jerry Byrne and lives in Dublin.
Eddie, married to Rose Begley and lives in Doaghbeg.

John Sweeney (1911-1988)

Spent his life in Doaghbeg, married Bridget 'Nola' McAteer in 1950. They had six children;

Bried Sweeney. Lives in Doaghbeg.
PJ Sweeney, married to Majella Kelly.
Nell Sweeney.
Tommy Sweeney, married to Elizabeth Gibbons.
Jim Sweeney (1960-1994).
Charles 'Gerard' Sweeney (1963-2008). Married Michelle. Lived in Nottingham.

2. Ellen Sweeney (1867-1918). Died a spinster in presence of her cousin Katie Kelly from Pollaid from chronic rheumatic arthritis.

3. Daniel Sweeney (1868-1915). Not much information on this one and we are not certain of the information we have. We believe he moved to Liverpool and married a Mary Anne O'Neill in 1895. He was a Detective Police Constable and they had two children - Josephine (1899) and Helen (1904).

4. Charles Sweeney (1870-1887). Died in Doaghbeg aged 17 from enteric fever. His father Patrick reported the death.

5. Mary Dwyer (1872-?). More information under the Paddy Nelly review.

6. John Sweeney (1874-1887). John died aged just 13 in 1887 from euteric fever just 7 weeks before his older brother Charles. Death was recorded by his father Patrick.

7. Edward Sweeney (1877-1892). Edward died aged just 15 from typhoid fever. Death was recorded by his father Patrick.

His Godparents were his uncle in law William Duffy & aunt Mary Sweeney.

8. Anna Gilmartin (1879-1958). Anna married James Gilmartin in 1905 from Leitrim and spent her life in Liverpool. One of her sons visited the current Sweeney residence in the 1960s on a bicycle. The children we have recorded are;

William James (1906-2001) married Catherine McComiskey. Three children; Patricia Benson, Margaret Wilson & Catherine Brenda King.
John Joseph (1910-????) married Lillian Smith. Three children; John, Eileen and Michael.
Edward (1911-1937),
Vincent (1913-1913).
Thomas (1917-1982) married Mary Clark. Son; Brian.
Mary Evelyn (1920-2010) married Francis Stamper. Five children; Bridget, Peter, Patricia, Paul & Ann

9. Peter Patrick Sweeney (1881-1938). Married Giley 'Prionnsias Mhor' Sweeney from Doaghbeg. Two brothers married two sisters. He was based in Canada for WW1 while was also located in Pittsburgh in 1930. Had one son;

Francis Sweeney (1922-1996) who married Nan Nee from Letterkenny. Their children were;
- Mary Hegarty, married to Joe Hegarty.
- Dymphna Sweeney. Died in 2014.
- PJ Sweeney. Has two children.
- Geraldine McGlinchey. Married to Ray McGlinchey.

Peter Patrick died from kidney tuberculosis in Letterkenny.

10. William Sweeney (1885-1959). Married Elsie Cable in 1927. William fought in the war too and spent some time in Ballinalee before moving to Bristol where he spent the rest of his life. They had four children;

Maureen Smith (1927-1971) died in a car accident, married twice, to Allen Cocker and Cyril Smith.
Terence Sweeney (1928-1991), we have been in contact with Terence's daughter Claire Passco.
Barbara Chadd (1930), Barbara was still alive and well when we contacted her son Lindsay in 2019. Barbara was married to Eric Chadd (1923-2017). They had two other children - Andrew and Catherine Louise.
Derek Sweeney (1931-1947).

2. Patrick Coll (1851-1924)

Godparents; Patrick McAteer and Sarah Coll.

Married Annie 'Frank' McConigley (1854-1942), Ballinacrick in 1875.

Patrick died in in presence of son John in Pollaid, Cereberal Haemmorage. Married farmer.

Annie died in presence of grandson Patrick in Pollaid.

They had 9 children;

1. Mary Traynor (1881-1957).

Born in Pollaid.

Emigrated in 1901 and married James Traynor (1882-1928) in 1905. Both died in Pittsburgh.

Children;

Elizabeth Ann Traynor (1907-1908)
James Traynor (1909-1910).
John Patrick Traynor (1910-1992)
Francis Paul Traynor (1913-1939). Partner; Leona. Child;
- Francis Leon Traynor.. Leon married Mary Carolyn and they have four children (Robert Francis, Timothy Mark, Todd Christopher & John Michael).
Robert Joseph Traynor (1914-1997). Married Marge.
- Child; Michele Romanias. Married Steve Romanias. Children; Stephanie & Michaela.
James Joseph Traynor (1918-1918).
Daniel Traynor (1920-1985)
Regis Eugene Traynor (1925-1988). Married Ann. Children;
- Janet Joy. Married Mark Joy. Child; Julia.
- Patti Pucci. Married Mike Pucci. Children; Michael & Lauri.
- Daniel Traynor. Married Paulette. Children; Sean & ?

2. Daniel Coll (1882-?)

Born in Pollaid. Moved to Scotland.

3. Francis Coll (1883-1908)

Emigrated in 1908 and died shortly after.

4. Catherine Coll (1885-1887)

Born and died in Pollaid. Death reported by mother Anna.

5. Anne Coll (1887-1889)

Godparents; Patrick & Honora McConigley.

Died in Pollaid in presence of Patrick Coll.

6. John Patrick Coll (1889-1957)

Godparents; Patrick McConigley and Bridget Gavigan

Married Sheila McConigley (1896-1983), Drumnacraig. No marriage record.

Died in Pollaid in presence of wife Celia (Sheila). Carcinoma of the liver. Married farmer

Sheila died in Pollaid.

Children;

Patrick Coll (1921-2007). Married Philomena Coll (1932-1973), Doaghbeg. Children;
- John (Gerard)
- Patrick. Married
- Peter. Married Nicola Hanna.
- Ed
- Anne Martin. Married Aidan Martin.
- Jacinta O'Halloran.
- Mary (Bernadette) Grant.
Rosemary Coll (1922-2003)
Annie (1928-2016). Died in Castlebar.
William Coll (1929-?). Married Mary Martin (?-?), Scotland. Children;
- Martin Coll. Married to Jean.
- Brendan Coll.
- Michael Coll.
- John Coll.
Sheila Coll (1932-2018). Died in Nottingham.
Breda Coll
Henry Coll (1937-2002). Married Carmel. Children;
- Noel
- ?
- ?
Michael Coll (1939-?)
Donald Coll (?-?)
John Coll (?-2013)
Charles Coll (?-?)
Ellen Coll (?-?)

7. Patrick Coll (1890-1963)

Godparents; Daniel and Mary Sweeney

Married Annie Duffy (1904-1974) in America.

Both died in Doaghbeg.

They had 12 children;

Donnie Coll (1932-1985)
Sheila Hazard (1933-1998). Married John Hazard. Died in a car accident in Cape Town. Child; Karen Hazard.
Packie Coll (1934-2018)
Charlie Coll (1936-1997)
Ann Brannigan. Married Jim Brannigan. Children; Jamie & Elaine.
Mary Coll (1938-2014)
Kathleen Mulhern (1941-2017). Married Pat Mulhern (?-2014). Children; Sarah, Anne Sweeney & Karen O'Connor
Francie Coll. Married Sandra Crook. Children; Mark, Angela, Claire & Katherine.
John Coll. Married Philomena Sproule (Children; Barry & Barbara). Married Teresa Mulhern (Children; Kerrie & Stephen)
Veronica Vaughan. Married John Vaughan (?-2014)
Philomena O'Brien. Married John O'Brien. Child; Ronan.
Irene McConigley. Married Mickey Joe McConigley. Children; Mary Shiels, Annette, Bernadette, Fiona, Ciaran, Joseph.

8. Bridget Coll (1892-1975)

Born in Pollaid.

Married Daniel Coll in 1928 in Fanavolty in presence of John Coll and Sheila McConigley.

Bridget died in Pollaid, Daniel in Scotland.

Children;

Hughie Dan (1929-1999). Married Mary Anne McKinley (1943-1983), Araheera. One child;
- Mary.
Donald Coll (1932-2010)
John Coll
Sarah Anne Kelly. Married ? Kelly. Children;
- Sarah Anne & Michael.

9. Anna Coll (1895-1897)

Born and died in Pollaid.

3. Annie Coll (1854-1928)

Godparents; Hugh Sweeney and Anne Houriskey

Died in Doaghbeg from malignant disease of the colon, aged 72 years in presence of occupier James McAteer.

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Annie Callaghan

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: N/A - no Callaghans in Doaghbeg

1901 Census House Number: 24

1911 Census House Number: 31

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Unknown

Annie Callaghan (c. 1840-?)

Annie appears in both censuses. Listed as a shopkeeper and a widow.

We cannot locate who her husband may have been or any children she may have had.

There was a Mary Callaghan who married Daniel Martin in 1898, both from Doaghbeg. Daniel lived right beside where Annie Callaghan did, so Mary may have been a daughter of Annie.

It listed Annie's father as Patrick.

They could have been related to the Drumnacraig Callaghans who lived just up the road from them.

Francis Sweeney stated the location of his newly built house is where Annie Callaghan lived which is to the right of the above photo.

Campbells

The above photos show the location of the Campbells during the 1901 and 1911 census (right on the Drumnacraig border) along with the house they bought that used to belong to the Kennys, we assume sometime in the 1920s.

The last of the Doaghbeg Campbells died there, while John Jimmy Sweeney and his family lived here for a while.

1854 Griffiths Valuation Plot Number: N/A - no Campbells in Doaghbeg

1901 Census House Number: House 3 Drumnacraig;

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Fanad_North/Drumnacraig/1191404/

1911 Census House Number: 6

Some Current Doaghbeg Descendants: Campbell descendants still in touch with Doaghbeg roots

It appears they may have had some connection with Pollaid and the Martin family (Michael).

Earliest Ancestor

John Campbell (c. 1844-1902).

May have been born in Pollaid.

Married Ellen Sweeney (c. 1838-1923), Ascrummy in 1868 in presence of John Martin & Mary Kelly.

Ellen was a daughter of Daniel Sweeney.

The witnesses further add to the speculation of the relationship to the Martins while John's residence is listed as Pollaid.

His father John was married to Mary Kelly. It is very possible that Mary was one of the Kellys from Patrick Kelly's Plot 29 in Doaghbeg (family review above) in the 1854 Griffiths Valuation, it would explain how the Campbells ended up in Doaghbeg. Apparently John Senior was a protestant man employed by the English Government to ensure the Irish paid their taxes.

No death records for Mary or John yet.

John Junior had the following siblings;

Mary Campbell (1851-?). Godparents: Michael Keer & Catherine Keer
Michael Campbell (1855-?). Godparents: John McGinly & Mary Kelly

John junior died as a result of an accident in 1902 in Dumbartonshire, Scotland. Newpaper report available.

Ellen died in Doaghbeg in presence of son, Michael.

They had the following children;

1. Daniel Campbell (1869-?)

Born in Pollaid. Spent a lot of time in Scotland.

Married Bridget McWilliams (1874-?). Children;

John Campbell (1896-1990)
Daniel Campbell (1898-?)
Catherine Campbell (1900-1967)
James Campbell (1902-2002). Married Mary Diver (1905-1976), was a school master in East Scotland. Visited Doaghbeg regularly. Children;
- Ian Campbell
- Kenneth Campbell
- Gordon Campbell (1935-2002)
- Patricia Campbell (1937-2012)
- Colin Campbell
- Margaret Anne Gloria Campbell (1946-1971)
Hugh Campbell (1905-?). Worked for the Pinkerton Agency, buried in Fanad apparently.

2. Margaret Campbell (1871-1898)

Born in Pollaid, died in Doaghbeg.

3. John Campbell (1874-?)

Godparents: Stephen Martin & Mary Carr

Born in Glassagh.

4. Michael Campbell (1876-1955)

Godparents: John Sweeney & Bridget Kelly

Born in Ballymichael. Died in Letterkenny hospital, buried in Fanavolty.

5. Hugh Campbell (1880-?)

Born in Doaghbeg.

6. James Campbell (1882-1965)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

7. Mary Kenedy (1886-?)

Born in Doaghbeg.

Married Joseph Kenedy (?-?), Claremorris.

Children;

Catherine Kenedy (1908-?). Born in Doaghbeg.

Other Campbells

Anna Martin (nee Campbell)

Married Daniel Martin who appears above under 'Donnell/Margaret' Martin review.

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Other Families

The following is a list of families who were either in Doaghbeg for a short period of time or who we cannot connect to existing families as the records don't indicate who they are.

Hopefully over time we should be able to link them to existing families. If not, at least their memory is preserved in some way.

Cullens

Bryan Cullen appeared on the 1834 Tithe list.

Catherine Cullen (already listed under Daniel 'Peig' Coll review)

Maria Cullen (name in Latin) born in 1862 in Doaghbeg.

McLoughlins

Pat McLoughlin appeared in the Tithe list.

Manus McLoughlin was best man at Paddy 'Nelly' Sweeney's wedding.

James Martin and Mary Daly

Child;

James (1847-?). Godparents; Francis McAteer & Margaret Cannon.

Daniel Martin and Rebecca Wetherburn

Daniel (c. 1829-1874). Rebecca (c. 1837-1918).

May have married in 1860 in Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, England.

Daniel died in Doaghbeg

Children (all born in Doaghbeg);

Mary Martin (1864-?). Godparents: Edward McTeer & Honora McTeer
Nancy Martin (1866-?)
James Martin (1868-?)
Sarah Martin (1870-?)
Rebecca Jane Martin (1872-?)

Hugh Martin (c. 1825-1881)

Died in presence of son Joseph Martin. Married, Land Bailiff.

John Kerr and Catherine Martin

John was from Araheera, Catherine from Ballinalost.

Children;

Neal Kerr (1880-?). Born in Ballinalost.
Mary Kerr (1882-?). Born in Doaghbeg.

Unknown Scott (c. 1762-1837)

Death registered in Doaghbeg

John Scott (1850-1914) & Margaret Moore (c. 1859-1926)

John was born in Knockbrack.

Married in 1881 in presence of Samuel Lloyd and William Moore.

John was a son of James Scott and his address was listed as Carrin (Lower).

Margaret was a daughter of Matthew Moore (Blacksmith) and her address was listed as Murrin.

1901 census;

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Fanad_North/Rinmore/1191480/

1911 census;

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Fanad_North/Rinmore/501361/

John died in Rinmore in presence of son John.

Margaret died in Rinmore in presence of son John.

Children;

1. John Scott (1882-1958).

Born in Murrin. Married Margaret Coll (1897-1979), Sessiagh in 1916. Both died in Ballinabrocky. Children;

John Scott (1924-2003)
Thomas Scott (1934-2017)
Neil Scott (1935-2014). Married Bridget Mary Carr, Glinsk.
Alice Carr (?-1998)
Hugh Scott
Margaret O'Connor (?-?)

2. James Scott (1883-?)
Born in Ballinabrocky.

3. Mary Jane Scott (1885-?)

Born in Ballinabrocky.

4. Martha Scott (1887-?)
Born in Doaghbeg.

5. Grace Louise Scott (1891-?)

Born in Doaghbeg.

6. Charles Herbert Scott (1894-1895)

Born and died in Doaghbeg.

7. Margaret Scott (1896-?)

Born in Rinmore

John Sweeney and Sarah Kerr

Child;

Hugh Sweeney (1847-?). Godparents; Francis Friel & Margaret Sweeny

Mary Sweeney (c. 1787-1867)

Widower died in presence of Patrick Sweeney.

Ralph Sweeney (c. 1801-1871)

Died in presence of Inmate, James Sweeney, Doaghbeg. Could have been the Doaghcrabbin Ralph Sweeneys.

Ralph may have been married to;

Bridget Sweeney (c. 1823-1878)

Widower, died in presence of Occupier, James Sweeney, Doaghbeg

Anna Sweeney

Child;

Anna Sweeney (1879-?). No father recorded.

Hugh Kelly and Sarah Meenan

Married in 1828. Hugh from Doaghbeg, Sarah from Drumnacraig.

Mary Kelly (c. 1809-1886)

Spinster, 'Char Woman', died in presence of occupier, Abraham Eakins, Milford Workhouse.

Friels

Hugh Friel (?-1833)

Newspaper report - killed by Hugh McCarron after being struck by a fishing pole on Doaghbeg beach.

Margaret Friel (?-1847)

Died in Doaghbeg

Michael & Hugh Friel

Entered Milford Workhouse in 1870 aged 14 & 12 respectively

Michael Friel (c. 1792-1872)

Died in presence of Ann Martin, Doaghbeg

Catherine (c. 1814), Ellen (c. 1844) & Ellen Junior Friel (c. 1873)

These three entered Milford Workhouse in 1874. Ellen Senior was listed as an idiot and her child Ellen was born out of wedlock. Catherine was a widower.

Margaret Friel (c. 1812-1892)

Died in Milford Workhouse aged '80'.

Biddy Friel (?-?)

Appeared in the 1834 Tithe list

James McAteer and Nora Boyce

Child;

James McAteer (1847-?). May have been the James (James) McAteer family from Plot 20 on Griffiths Valuation on which we have no information.

Bridget McAteer (c. 1791-1871)

Widower died in presence of Charles McAteer

Fanny McAteer (c. 1814-1875)

Widower died in presence of Hugh McAteer, Doaghbeg

Ellen McAteer (c. 1869-1897)

Spinster, died in presence of occupier, John Blaney, Milford Workhouse.

Edward McIntyre (c. 1873-1900)

Died in presence of cousin, John McAteer, Doaghbeg

Son of Charles McIntyre - Tea retailer?

Russell Kyle (c. 1811-1881)

Blacksmith widower died in presence of Andrew Kyle, Doaghbeg. Turns out Russell was from Glenalla and Andrew moved to Trentagh where he married a Torrens lady.

Hannah Ward (c. 1823-1883)

Spinster, died in presence of Ellen Campbell, Doaghbeg.

Charles McBride (c. 1865-1910)

Died in presence of brother, Bernard McBride, Coutbridge N B