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Michael Collins Family Tree

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Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Collins Family Tree. We've updated the tree and it continues to grow and reveal many great stories. Michael Collins brothers and sisters have descendants all over the world. We are adding their details for the next version. If you can help, please let us know. If you have any comments, please post them below.

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-10 # Jerry 2009-07-23 16:32 Hello, I met a guy in the pub at one stage who said he was a grandson of Michael. That was back in Cork. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+8 # Richard Collins 2010-06-16 06:33 Quoting Jerry:
Hello, I met a guy in the pub at one stage who said he was a grandson of Michael. That was back in Cork.


Was he drinking beamish or murphys? And did he tell you about the gandhi family connection too? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+9 # Róisín 2010-12-21 10:01 Quoting Jerry:
Hello, I met a guy in the pub at one stage who said he was a grandson of Michael. That was back in Cork.


Michael Collins didn't get married, so he didn't have kids, so he couldn't exactly have grandkids could he? This fella you were chattin' to must have had one Guinness too many! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # michael comiskey 2011-04-19 19:10 Off course it was in Cork… The great man had no children, that he knew about and if there was a child, the Brits would have scandalised his memory, as they tried with Roger Casement. The guy in Cork was pulling your leg. Was'nt it one of them that shot him. May he and all his comrades Rest in Peace.. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Michelle 2011-06-12 18:28 Hi!~ My name is Michelle, I am named after my Uncle Mike~ Micheal Collins he owned a bar in Ireland nis sister or sister in~law Mary Collins married to Dan Collins which would be my Grandparents. They had 4 children name Kathleen, Eileen,twin brother Pat and Dan. My mother is Eileen Collins. I am trying to find my mothers realitives. If any one has any info. I would be very excited. My mom passed away 10 years ago. I am 44 and I want to bring her back to Ireland I had her cremated. Because she did not ever want to be buried in the U.S and now I am ready to bring her home with her family. Can anyone Help Me Please. Michelle Balano if so e~mail me at michelebalano@y ahoo.com Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Pat Higgins 2011-12-18 17:07 Hi Michelle. I would be interested to know the maiden surname of your Grandmother, Mary, wife of Dan Collins. I am researching a Mary Ann Murphy who was married in the US to a Collins from Co. Cork. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Rob Noble 2012-07-27 03:30 I dont know much about my family tree, but here is what I do know. My father Carl was born a Collins. He was put up for adoption by my Grand Father because the mother was his sister in Law. They lived in Ohio. Mu Uncles still do. Never met them. My Grandfather was a pharmacist. His siter is the mother of Pete Rose. Which makes him my 2nd cousin. Never met him either. I dont know my Grandfathers name. I only know he is related to General Michael Collins. Could be a sibling or a cousin. Maybe someday I will find out. When I found out this information, I immediately bought the movie and read everything I could. It was amazing, were r the same height and from what I read have the same temperment. I definately have the family chin. I could see some resemblence. I guess most of the Collins living in Ohio are most likely my relatives. My Father Met them in the mid 90s. Some werent very welcoming, but I know that his brother the advertizer welcome him very much. Rob (Collins, Thompson) Noble Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Michael Hayes 2009-08-18 13:05 My Great great grandfather was Jeremiah Collins, his daughter Kate married George Hayes, their youngest son Thomas, my Grandpa. Kate and George ran the Clock Tavern Pub in Youghal Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene 2010-08-17 22:24 I am led to believe that my great, great grandfather was also Jeremiah Collins whose son James was father to my grandmother Kate Collins, born in the 4 Alls at Sams Cross who married Denis McCarthy. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2010-08-17 22:44 I am led to believe that my great, great grandfather was also Jeremiah Collins, whose son was James Collins, whose daughter was Kate Collins, born in the 4 Alls at Sams Cross, who was my grandmother and who married a Denis McCarthy. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # niamh collins 2011-11-01 19:28 Irene,
Just wondering how far you have got with your research. I'm Niamh Collins, my dad was Jim Collins whose father was Maurice Collins who was married to Margaret O'Sullivan. Maurice Collins died aged 42 in 1936, my dad's first cousin owns the four alls which has been in the family for generations. My father's uncle who ran the bar Jeremiah died around 1983, some of his children are still alive and living in Rosscarbery. I have never been able to establish the exact relationship I may have with Michael Collins so any information you might have could solve the mystery for me too.

Thanks

Niamh
Quoting Irene Nagle:
I am led to believe that my great, great grandfather was also Jeremiah Collins, whose son was James Collins, whose daughter was Kate Collins, born in the 4 Alls at Sams Cross, who was my grandmother and who married a Denis McCarthy.
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0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-18 14:44 I have a family tree which was given to my cousin Pauline nee McCarthy by Mrs (wife of)Timothy Crowley. I am interested in the McCarthy line & where my gt grandfather Michael McCarthy may fit in. He was born in 1849 in or near Garralacka, co. Cork, studied agriculture at Glasnivin college & came to England to teach in the boys reformatory at Grace Dieu (Benedictine monastery) near Whitwick, Leicestershire.

Tree:

Tadha McCarthy married = 1785 Julia Ann O'Reilly
children –

1.Denis McCarthy = C. O'Conor 1817 Kilkerrin (her dob or marriage unclear handwriting?)
1.1 Johanna McCarthy = James O'Brien Sams Cross
children -
1.1.1 Daniel O'Brien
1.1.2 Jack O'Brien
1.1.3.Michael O'Brien
1.1.4 Marianne O'Brien b. 1852 +- 1 d. 1901 = 1875 Michael John Collins Woodfield (don’t know if this place of birth or marriage) b. 1815
children -
7 older children (1.2.1 - 1.2.7)
1.2.8 Michael Collins b. 1890 Sams Cross d. August 22nd 1922

2. Jeremia McCarthy = E. McCarthy Sarue
children -
2.1 Jerry McCarthy = Elen Donovan
children -
2.1.1 Patrick McCarthy = ?
children -
2.2.1 Florence Patrick

2.1.2 Denis McCarthy = ?
children -
Florence Denis

3. Timothy McCarthy b. 24th Dec. 1825 (unclear date due to handwriting) = M Keshane (not sure of this due to unclear handwriting)
Children –
3.1 Florence McCarthy Mor = Santry 1843 (not sure if this is dob or marriage, unclear handwriting?)
Children –
3.1.1 Florence Willie McCarthy = sister of Elizabeth Slyne (1st cousin below)
Children –
3.2.1 Willie Florence Kildare

3.2 Marry Ann McCarthy = Denis Slyne
Children –
3.2.1 girl ? = Florence Willie McCarthy (a/b)
3.2.2 Elizabeth Slyne = ?
Children –
3.3.1 girl = ? Crowley
Children –
3.4.1 Timothy Crowley

This is the Timothy Crowley you have giving a voice recorded interview on this site.

We think Johanna McCarthy was an aunt or gt aunt of my gt grandfather Michael McCarthy.

Can anyone help take my line back to Co. Cork, Ireland please?

Does anyone know where to find the ancestral tree back to Florence McCarthy who was a political prisoner of Elizabeth I?

Where is an English translation of Pacarta Hibernius? ie. kings of Ireland - McCarthy lineage. How can I access it please?

Josephine Dunn Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-18 15:00 I found a mistake - see below for correction:
3. Timothy McCarthy b. 24th Dec. 1825 (unclear date due to handwriting) = M Keshane (not sure of this due to unclear handwriting)
Children –
3.1 Florence McCarthy Mor = Santry 1843 (not sure if this is dob or marriage, unclear handwriting?)
Children –
3.1.1 Willie = A Sheehy
Children -
3.2.1 Florence Willie McCarthy = sister of Elizabeth Slyne (1st cousin below)
Children –
3.3.1 Willie Florence Kildare

3.1.2 Marry Ann McCarthy = Denis Slyne
Children –
3.1.2.1 girl (?) Slyne = Florence Willie McCarthy (a/b)
3.1.2.2 Elizabeth Slyne = ?
Children –
3.1.2.1 girl = ? Crowley
Children –
3.1.2.1.1 Timothy Crowley Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Michael McCarthy 2011-12-28 19:12 Hi Josephine,
I'm working on my family tree at the minute. We are the McCarthy line your interested in. I have some info if you contact me. Thanks.
Mike Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Joanne Hammond 2012-09-10 15:40 Hi

I am a direct descendant of Micheal McCarthy latterly of whitwick Leicestershire and formally of Clonakilty, Cork. The Florence you mention is a man known as Flor Mor McCarthy. It is reputed that Michaels brother? Uncle Jeremiah McCarthy bred the first Grand National winner. Do you have any information on this? Good luck with your search. Jo Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2011-11-21 15:48 i Niamh
I have not yet been able to establish where the link is. I have gone back to a Jeremiah Collins who was evicted from Tullyneasky and moved to the 4 Alls at Sams Cross. I was sent some information by Kieran Collins in connection with the Collins Centre. Your grandad Maurice and my grandmother Katie were brother and sister. I was over in October but the Bar appeared closed for renovations.
best wishes, Irene Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Bernard 2012-02-27 19:50 Hi Niamh and Irene.
Wondering if you can contact me to discuss how your Jeremiah and James were related to General Michael. Based on what I found James' wife was Mary Anne Collins of Tulineasky (parents Maurice and Bridget Keeffe - am I correct?)
My email is bernardnwalsh at eircom dot net - remove spaces and replace the "at" and "dot" as normal with "@" and "."
Regards… Bernard Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Bernard 2012-02-27 19:58 Hi Niamh and Irene,
I wonder if you would mind contacting me to discuss how your Jeremiah and James are connected to General Michael. My understanding is that James’ wife was a Mary Anne Collins of Tulineasky (parents Maurice and Bridget Keeffe – am I correct?)
My email is bernardnwalsh at eircom dot net - remove the spaces and replace the "at" and "dot" as normal with “@” and “.”
Regards… Bernard Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-18 15:03 See my other replies - I'm seeking McCarthy relatives. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # David Hurley 2012-01-04 22:02 Quoting Josephine Dunn:
See my other replies - I'm seeking McCarthy relatives.

Josephine, I think I know where your gt grandfather Michael fits in. He was one of 7 children of Flor Mór and Mary Santry. He married Ursula Hawthorn of Leicester; they had 12 children. Does this fit?
Flor Mór's gt grandparents Tadg & Julanne McCarthy were my gggg grandparents. I have a lot of info on these McCarthys that I can share. E-mail me at Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Brad Collins 2009-11-09 19:27 i think i can add to the tree i will have to talk to my father when he gets back from overseas i think jeremiah is one of my grandfathers the closest link i have of the top of my head is archibald collins australian soilder during the war and i was told as a boy that micheal was an uncle of mine but it is about time we get this tree done so free to contact me or my father so email me Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Kathleen 2010-07-13 00:39 I have done a fair amount of research on my Collins family side. I can definitely add to the tree. If you would like feel free to email me and I'll be glad to share what I have. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # phyllis gowen 2010-08-03 13:40 hello there,
i believe that my grandmother was a katie
collins who married a chambers who was a protestant and converted to a catholic on the morning of his wedding? could she be a sister of michael collins
regards phyllis Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Donna Stubbins 2010-09-08 02:56 Quoting Kathleen:
I have done a fair amount of research on my Collins family side. I can definitely add to the tree. If you would like feel free to email me and I'll be glad to share what I have.

I was wondering if you have any come across Nicholas Collins who had a child in County Meath - drogheda. I am trying to research my Collins side and my mum has mentioned either a murderer or someone was murdered. I have searched and searched for Nicholas, I found his wife and 4 children in 1851 in UK but no sign of him. I am sorry to trouble you.

Donna Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # kerry sullivan 2011-03-25 16:10 Hi
My ancestors were O,Briens, who farmed around Dunmanway in the early 1800's. I have a photograph that I was told was Michael Collin's grandfather or his brother.[ called just "O'Brien"] My grandmother, Mary-Anne O'Brien immigrated to Cardifff on the "Dido" in the early 1860's at the ageof one!
Any linkage?

Regards

Kerry Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-5 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-20 12:24 Michael Collins mother was Mariane O'Brien, her mother was Johanna McCarthy & her father James O'Brien from Sams Cross, James father was Denis O'Brien and his mother was Cate O'Connor from Kilkerrin (I think). Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+2 # Michael Carl Budd 2011-12-28 05:42 James O'Brien of Sam's Cross was the son of Daniel O'Brien and Mary Murray. They were of Carrigroe. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # shelley Harris 2012-06-24 21:11 Hi Kerry
My grandmother was maybe called Patricia O Brian she died in Gloucestershire around 1940 she was a cousin of Michael Collins she married Robert Bashford before 1939 are we related? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Kieran Coffey 2012-09-18 04:23 Hello,
My granfather was Dennis Coffey, and he was said to be Michael Collins first cousin. I'm not sure if micheals mom or dad was my great aunt or uncle Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # zoe toon 2011-03-27 19:13 Hi Kathleen,

I was wondering how much information you have about the collins family, My grandmother was Anne Collins her sister was called Noni, do you know if they were related to Michael, my father said there was a connection but im not sure. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # carl fitzpatrick 2013-03-12 11:22 hi Zoe, my great nan was Anne Toon (Colins)- she was Micheals Neice. her daughter Andrea is my nan and her daughter Collette is my mum. as you know. i too am trying to find out more, Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # kevin 2011-04-13 17:28 Hello Re the tree . Is this relating to Michael Collins or your Collins family. Mine are from Dromduvane near Skibb. Be interested to see your tree. Cheers Kevin. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # ashleigh o neill 2011-05-21 14:03 hi kathleen, my great grandmother was kate collins, she was the daughter of thomas and hannah collins. i believe thomas was an uncle of micheal collins. thomas died young and hannah married a man by the name of halloran. i would be obliged if you could pass any information on to me regarding this. thanking you. ashleigh Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-18 15:01 I have a family tree which was given to my cousin Pauline nee McCarthy by Mrs (wife of)Timothy Crowley. I am interested in the McCarthy line & where my gt grandfather Michael McCarthy may fit in. He was born in 1849 in or near Garralacka, co. Cork, studied agriculture at Glasnivin college & came to England to teach in the boys reformatory at Grace Dieu (Benedictine monastery) near Whitwick, Leicestershire.

Tree:

Tadha McCarthy married = 1785 Julia Ann O'Reilly
children –

1.Denis McCarthy = C. O'Conor 1817 Kilkerrin (her dob or marriage unclear handwriting?)
1.1 Johanna McCarthy = James O'Brien Sams Cross
children -
1.1.1 Daniel O'Brien
1.1.2 Jack O'Brien
1.1.3.Michael O'Brien
1.1.4 Marianne O'Brien b. 1852 +- 1 d. 1901 = 1875 Michael John Collins Woodfield (don’t know if this place of birth or marriage) b. 1815
children -
7 older children (1.2.1 - 1.2.7)
1.2.8 Michael Collins b. 1890 Sams Cross d. August 22nd 1922

2. Jeremia McCarthy = E. McCarthy Sarue
children -
2.1 Jerry McCarthy = Elen Donovan
children -
2.1.1 Patrick McCarthy = ?
children -
2.2.1 Florence Patrick

2.1.2 Denis McCarthy = ?
children -
Florence Denis

3. Timothy McCarthy b. 24th Dec. 1825 (unclear date due to handwriting) = M Keshane (not sure of this due to unclear handwriting)
Children –
3.1 Florence McCarthy Mor = Santry 1843 (not sure if this is dob or marriage, unclear handwriting?)
Children –
3.1.1 Willie = A Sheehy
Children -
3.2.1 Florence Willie McCarthy = sister of Elizabeth Slyne (1st cousin below)
Children –
3.3.1 Willie Florence Kildare

3.1.2 Marry Ann McCarthy = Denis Slyne
Children –
3.1.2.1 girl (?) Slyne = Florence Willie McCarthy (a/b)
3.1.2.2 Elizabeth Slyne = ?
Children –
3.1.2.1 girl = ? Crowley
Children –
3.1.2.1.1 Timothy Crowley Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Nigel McCarthy 2011-12-13 12:01 Josephine,

Another McCarthy member of this Garralacka family who is rearching its history has recently joined the McCarthy (yDNA) Surname Study, of which I am the Administrator. (The goals of the study are indicated at http://www.familytreedna.com/public/McCarthySurnameStudy/default.aspx?section=goals). He would like to contact you. Please e-mail me at mccarthygen@tis cali.co.uk to be put in touch. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Pat Higgins 2011-12-18 17:14 Hi Kathleen,

I am researching a Mary Ann Murphy who was married in the US to a Collins from Co. Cork. Did you come on any such information during your research. Pat Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Pat Higgins 2011-12-18 17:17 Hi Kathleen,
I think there may have been a hitch with my earlier mail.
I am researching a Mary Ann Murphy who was married in the US to a Collins from Co. Cork. Did you come on such information during your research. Pat Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Michael Conner 2012-03-07 16:48 Hi Kathleen,

MY great grandmother was Mary Collins, born in Clonakilty in 1851. She married another Irishman, James Crowe in London where she died in 1925. Is she related to the big fella ?
Ind regards,
Michael Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # k collins 2012-05-24 16:39 Quoting Kathleen:
I have done a fair amount of research on my Collins family side. I can definitely add to the tree. If you would like feel free to email me and I'll be glad to share what I have.

Hello Kathleen, I would be interested in your version of the Collins tree . My great grandfather was Patrick who was born near Skibb in 1836. Thanks Kevin Collins Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # k collins 2012-05-31 15:30 Hello Kathleen, I would love to take up your offer to share some info on the Collins family. My great grand father was Patrick Collins born 1836 in Dromduvane, close to Skibb.His fater was Jeramiah. Thanks in advance. Kevin. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Becca Collins 2010-02-21 22:01 Hi im not really sure how but Michael Collins is related to me. Hes like my great great great uncle or somthing. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # lucas collins 2010-04-06 22:34 my dads great grandfather was the older brother of michael collins if that can help Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # doug Kissane 2010-04-13 15:30 My great grandmother'name was Mary COLLINS BORN IN 1862.lived in Ennis
I am not sure whether that was her maiden name or second name.
Is there any connection
My grandfather married and lived in England he slept with a revolver under his pillow until he died Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Noel 2010-06-01 11:38 I'm told my grandmother was related to Michael Collins through her mother who was Bridget Hartnett from Abbeyfeale, Co. Kerry (b.1879). I will have to check but I think Bridget's mother was O'Brien and could have been a sister of Collins' mother. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-2 # bernadette murphy 2010-06-02 19:09 i think my great great grandad was his first or second cousin Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-2 # fleur flaherty 2010-06-14 16:54 michael collins is my fourth cousin! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # joshua moore 2010-08-02 21:48 hello i just like to add that my grand-father is related to michael collins and the tree has helped me full in the gaps in my tree thanks. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Tina Weston 2010-08-03 09:30 Thanks Joshua. If you have any more info to share to help grow the tree, it would be very welcome. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Susan 2010-08-04 14:35 I was able to obtain a copy of Michael Collins' family tree from the National Library. I emailed NLI about copy orders inquiring about #40,430/17 (family tree compiled by Michael Collins Powell). There is a fee for copying it and sending it by post. It is copyrighted material. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # phyllis gowen 2010-08-12 13:55 my grandmother was a katie collins,married to a ger or jeremiah chambers,who was a protestant but on the morning of their wedding turned catholic.
it was often told that she was michael collins sister? has anyone any information on katie collins? regards phyllis Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2010-08-17 22:52 Michael's sister Kate Collins married a Joseph Sheridan. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # phyllis gowen 2012-08-19 19:12 hi irene, can you tell me if michael collins had a an aunt called katie collins? and have you any information on her. regards phyllis Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # phyllis gowen 2012-08-19 19:17 hi irene, do you know if michael collins had an aunt called katie collins,and if so ,have you any information on her. regards phyllis Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Lar Mccarthy 2010-08-14 18:12 Michael collins granmother was Hannah Mccarthy from woodfield who married o Brien and i have learned that the mccarthy guideacs as they were known were very active in the ira which means he brings it from that side Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Tina 2011-07-19 01:27 Hi there,there has been talk for many years in my family that we are related to Michael Collins. I'm interested in your post because my fathers parents were mc carthys from clonakilty. Do you have anymore information on the mc carthys. I'm only starting on this journey and don't even really know how to start! My grandmother would be Julia Mc Carthy, daughter of Charles and Ellen Mc Carthy who came from Barrack Hill in Clonakilty. Did you come across them at all on your path? Many thanks! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Irene Nagle 2010-08-17 22:50 Michael Collins father was Michael John Collins and his mother was Maryanne O'Brien. Siblings were Margaret,James, Johanna, Mary Ann, Helina, Patrick and Kathleen. He did not have a brother William! Helina became a Num and Hannie did not marry. Patrick went to Chicago and was a police officer. Margaret, James, Mary and Kate remained and married in Ireland. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Paul Nelson 2011-01-15 04:07 Mary who was a sister of Michael John Collins came to Australia and married a Tom Davidson. I have a picture of Mary. My mother remembers Mary(granny) when she was a child. Mary is my great grandmother and has many descedants in Australia Davidsons laughrans and Nelsons. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Amy Stevenson 2011-10-22 09:56 Hi, after watching who do you think you are on the BBC with Devla kirwan and it was discovered that she Is related to Michael Collins, I wrote to the BBC as my great-grandfather, Edward Collins was born around the same time as Michael, in Cork so we were wondering if they were related.
It has now been confirmed from the BBC that they were (they claim they were brothers, but I'm not sure, any ideas where he fits in?) as I said, unsure of his birth, as we know very little about him; but it was around the turn of the 20th century. He also moved to London and married Maude Lily Emily Battell; my great- grandmother in 1917.

Any help would be great! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # David Hurley 2012-01-04 22:20 Quoting Amy Stevenson:
Hi, after watching who do you think you are on the BBC with Devla kirwan and it was discovered that she Is related to Michael Collins, I wrote to the BBC as my great-grandfather, Edward Collins was born around the same time as Michael, in Cork so we were wondering if they were related.
It has now been confirmed from the BBC that they were (they claim they were brothers, but I'm not sure, any ideas where he fits in?) as I said, unsure of his birth, as we know very little about him; but it was around the turn of the 20th century. He also moved to London and married Maude Lily Emily Battell; my great- grandmother in 1917.

Any help would be great!


Amy,
I'm afraid the BBC are wrong about this. Michael Collins had 2 brothers, Patrick and Johnny (my grandfather). I have a family tree containing about 120 Collins, with not an Edward among them. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Scott 2012-07-18 10:26 Hi David,

You might be able to confirm for me also then please. My great grandfather was Timothy Collins, born circa 1890. A Cork man born a raised.

Of course the Collins name means he could be connected to the big fellow but I've never had this confirmed. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Sandra 2013-03-13 20:23 Hi

My grandmother was Josephine Collins, originally from Wexford I believe, but eventually moved to Cork.

I was told she was a relation of Michael's but I do not know from where in the tree. Can anyone shed any light on this. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2010-08-17 22:58 Michael Collins father was Michael John Collins, whose father was John Collins and mother was his second wife Margaret O'Sullivan. Loads of siblings. John Collins first wife was a Fitzpatrick and they had a son Jeremiah. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2010-08-17 23:03 Quoting Irene Nagle:
Michael Collins father was Michael John Collins, whose father was John Collins and mother was his second wife Margaret O'Sullivan. Loads of siblings. John Collins first wife was a Fitzpatrick and they had a son Jeremiah.

Quoting Irene Nagle:
Michael Collins father was Michael John Collins and his mother was Maryanne O'Brien. Siblings were Margaret,James, Johanna, Mary Ann, Helina, Patrick and Kathleen. He did not have a brother William! Helina became a Num and Hannie did not marry. Patrick went to Chicago and was a police officer. Margaret, James, Mary and Kate remained and married in Ireland.

Sorry mistake delete James and put in John. who married Kate Hurley and then Nancy O'Brien. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+2 # Leonard Madden 2011-02-02 10:52 Quoting Irene Nagle:
Michael Collins father was Michael John Collins, whose father was John Collins and mother was his second wife Margaret O'Sullivan. Loads of siblings. John Collins first wife was a Fitzpatrick and they had a son Jeremiah.


Dear Irene, you state that John Collins' second wife was Margaret O'Sullivan. May I ask if you know her secondary name? Was she an O'Sullivan Blasgagh (whose family lived in Maulyregan)? I am interested in this family (and also the O'Sullivans Buaig of Froe) and would be pleased to share any information I have that may be of interest to you.
Best regards,
Leonard Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Laurence Mccarthy 2011-03-20 13:41 Hi Leonard i was interested to hear you mention o sullivan blasgagh of maulyregan.
Id appreciate any information you have of them as the man who married into that family was a mccarthy man from woodfield who was a granuncle of michael.Thats where my family come from. the womans name was Ellen o sullivan blasgagh.
Look forward to hearing from you Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-18 14:47 This may be of interest to you as well. Re: McCarthy & Woodfield.

I have a family tree which was given to my cousin Pauline nee McCarthy by Mrs (wife of)Timothy Crowley. I am interested in the McCarthy line & where my gt grandfather Michael McCarthy may fit in. He was born in 1849 in or near Garralacka, co. Cork, studied agriculture at Glasnivin college & came to England to teach in the boys reformatory at Grace Dieu (Benedictine monastery) near Whitwick, Leicestershire.

Tree:

Tadha McCarthy married = 1785 Julia Ann O'Reilly
children –

1.Denis McCarthy = C. O'Conor 1817 Kilkerrin (her dob or marriage unclear handwriting?)
1.1 Johanna McCarthy = James O'Brien Sams Cross
children -
1.1.1 Daniel O'Brien
1.1.2 Jack O'Brien
1.1.3.Michael O'Brien
1.1.4 Marianne O'Brien b. 1852 +- 1 d. 1901 = 1875 Michael John Collins Woodfield (don’t know if this place of birth or marriage) b. 1815
children -
7 older children (1.2.1 - 1.2.7)
1.2.8 Michael Collins b. 1890 Sams Cross d. August 22nd 1922

2. Jeremia McCarthy = E. McCarthy Sarue
children -
2.1 Jerry McCarthy = Elen Donovan
children -
2.1.1 Patrick McCarthy = ?
children -
2.2.1 Florence Patrick

2.1.2 Denis McCarthy = ?
children -
Florence Denis

3. Timothy McCarthy b. 24th Dec. 1825 (unclear date due to handwriting) = M Keshane (not sure of this due to unclear handwriting)
Children –
3.1 Florence McCarthy Mor = Santry 1843 (not sure if this is dob or marriage, unclear handwriting?)
Children –
3.1.1 Florence Willie McCarthy = sister of Elizabeth Slyne (1st cousin below)
Children –
3.2.1 Willie Florence Kildare

3.2 Marry Ann McCarthy = Denis Slyne
Children –
3.2.1 girl ? = Florence Willie McCarthy (a/b)
3.2.2 Elizabeth Slyne = ?
Children –
3.3.1 girl = ? Crowley
Children –
3.4.1 Timothy Crowley Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-18 14:59 I have found a mistake see blow for correction:
3. Timothy McCarthy b. 24th Dec. 1825 (unclear date due to handwriting) = M Keshane (not sure of this due to unclear handwriting)
Children –
3.1 Florence McCarthy Mor = Santry 1843 (not sure if this is dob or marriage, unclear handwriting?)
Children –
3.1.1 Willie = A Sheehy
Children -
3.2.1 Florence Willie McCarthy = sister of Elizabeth Slyne (1st cousin below)
Children –
3.3.1 Willie Florence Kildare

3.1.2 Marry Ann McCarthy = Denis Slyne
Children –
3.1.2.1 girl (?) Slyne = Florence Willie McCarthy (a/b)
3.1.2.2 Elizabeth Slyne = ?
Children –
3.1.2.1 girl = ? Crowley
Children –
3.1.2.1.1 Timothy Crowley Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2011-11-18 21:55 My McCarthy line are from Sarue. Johanna McCarthy was from Garralacka, her mother was Cate O'Connor. I think she had a brother Florence and probably more siblings. Believe she died in 1916 - she outlived her daughter Maryanne, Michael's mother. Michael Collins family tree is available from National Library of Ireland, for a fee. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-19 17:28 Do you have a McCarthy tree please Irene? We think our Michael McCarthy was a brother to Johanna McCarthy as they were both born at Garralacka. He was baptised at Roscarbery & apparently his father walked there the day after he was born t get him baptised - very unusual. This may not be on the Michael Collins tree. The farm where Michael was born is now apparently a guest house - any info very welcome. thanks. Josephine Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Irene Nagle 2011-11-19 17:59 Sorry I do not have this tree, all my research is from the Irish Genealogy website which has the Church records. Johanna was born in the 1828's so as your Michael was born in 1849 I think the gap is too far for them to be siblings, unless the father married for a second time. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-19 20:24 Then I guess she may have been his aunt. Which site have you used? I have not found church records on the sites I have searched so any advice is very useful. Thanks. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2011-11-19 20:56 The site is irishgenealogy.ie look in the Cork section under Rossalettiri - you have to remember that the priest may have misspelled names and that some 'nicknames' were used i.e. McCarthy was also known as Guidagh. Hope this helps, good luck Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-20 12:34 Is your McCarthy line in Sarue from Tadha McCarthy = Julia Ann OReilly - sons - Denis, JEREMIA = E MCCARTHY, Timothy = M Keshane i.e the names in capitals as I have Jeremia wife E McCarthy as coming from Sarue. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Irene Nagle 2011-11-22 08:33 Quoting Josephine Dunn:
Is your McCarthy line in Sarue from Tadha McCarthy = Julia Ann OReilly - sons - Denis, JEREMIA = E MCCARTHY, Timothy = M Keshane i.e the names in capitals as I have Jeremia wife E McCarthy as coming from Sarue.

Quoting Josephine Dunn:
Is your McCarthy line in Sarue from Tadha McCarthy = Julia Ann OReilly - sons - Denis, JEREMIA = E MCCARTHY, Timothy = M Keshane i.e the names in capitals as I have Jeremia wife E McCarthy as coming from Sarue.

Hi, sorry I am unable to tie up with your research, I can only go back to s Charles McCarthy c1840's. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-22 17:55 Hi Irene, I would be really pleased if I can look at any other McCarthy family trees so I don't reinvent the wheel as ALL the McCarthy families are related. I also think that the tree Dolores Crowley gave my cousin (the one I put in my post) has several ommissions and/or mistakes. My gt grandfather was Michael mcCarthy born in Garalacka & baptised in Roscarbery 9th May 1848. His parents were Florence McCarthy & Mary Santry. Ive found their marriage entry & birth of several other children thaks to you advising on the Irish website. BUT Dolores tree doesnt have the correct children for this marriage so the tree is wrong. Ive also found lots of other McCarthys & it would be good to see where they fit in … ALL the McCarthys in Co Cork in fact in the whole of Munster are related - also related to the O'Briens, Collins, Sullivans, Fitzgeralds & etc. This is why the dynasty was so sucessfull. Also the name Florence (Finian) is in every branch as it comes down from Florence McCarthy Mor / Reagh who was a prisoner of Elizabeth I in the late 1500s - so the use of a middle name is essential & this is not always in the baptism record. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2011-11-18 21:58 From the Michael Collins family tree it states that Margaret O'Sullivan was from Castleventry. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-12-22 15:40 Has anyone got the MCCARTHY FAMILY TREE before 1843 please. I need proper confirmation of names & dates if anyone has them. Can we start a MCCARTHY blog going back to Florence McCarthy Mor who was locked up in the Tower of London, the Fleet & Marshalsea by Elizabeth I and James I & dies in the Tower. Does anyone ALREADY have a MCCARTHY website. Thanks.
btw Irene I think I know how we are related. Can you pm me at josephinedunn@t iscali.co.uk please Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Muriel Mahony 2012-11-13 09:01 Josephine
My great grandfather Daniel Collins married a Mary McCarthy and their children, Kate, Michael, John, Patrick (my grandfather who emigrated to Australia) and Batt. were all baptised in Castle Ventry between 1852-1860. Can you assist with any info re Mary McCarthy's family or Daniel Collins?
Regards,
Muriel Mahony Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Joanne OSullivan 2011-12-26 00:32 Quoting Irene Nagle:
From the Michael Collins family tree it states that Margaret O'Sullivan was from Castleventry.


I have also been led to believe this. My O'Sullivans (Sullivan Ban) originate from Maulvirane in Castleventry, where there was supposed to have been a connection. Two of these Sullivans were priests murdered and thrown in the Argideen in 1770/1771. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Joanne OSullivan 2012-02-22 13:41 Quoting Leonard Madden:
Quoting Irene Nagle:
Michael Collins father was Michael John Collins, whose father was John Collins and mother was his second wife Margaret O'Sullivan. Loads of siblings. John Collins first wife was a Fitzpatrick and they had a son Jeremiah.


Dear Irene, you state that John Collins' second wife was Margaret O'Sullivan. May I ask if you know her secondary name? Was she an O'Sullivan Blasgagh (whose family lived in Maulyregan)? I am interested in this family (and also the O'Sullivans Buaig of Froe) and would be pleased to share any information I have that may be of interest to you.
Best regards,
Leonard

I too am interested in the Sullivans of Froe, and those of Maulvirane (not Maulyregan though). Any connection? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Pat Higgins 2011-12-06 01:15 You say that Michael Collins' father, Michael John Collins had "loads of siblings". What were their names? Did any of them emigrate to the US. Did any of them marry a Mary Anne Murphy? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Joanne OSullivan 2012-02-22 13:40 Quoting Irene Nagle:
Michael Collins father was Michael John Collins, whose father was John Collins and mother was his second wife Margaret O'Sullivan. Loads of siblings. John Collins first wife was a Fitzpatrick and they had a son Jeremiah.


…are you saying that Margaret O'Sullivan had loads of siblings? I'm trying to pin down a connection to her, as my O'Sullivans were from Castleventry and are supposed to be related to her. Any info greatly appreciated! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Damian Carberry 2010-09-20 16:55 I understand my grandmother is a second cousin of Michael Collins. Born Catherine Collins, one of seven children, she met and married Edmond Stack in Duluth, Minnesota. They returned to Ireland c1913 and lived out their lives in Abbeyfeale. They repose in Duagh. I would love to access more detailed 'Tree' information. Can you direct me or help in any way. Thank You. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Dominic Carroll 2013-01-31 22:12 Dear Damian,

I wonder if you're the same Damian Carberry who wrote a Ph.D thesis on Michael Collins? If so, I would be very interested in your thesis as I am currently working towards an MA in local history at UCC, and have an interest in the 'image' of Collins as depicted by the Clonakilty statue. Perhaps you could drop me a line. Regards, Dominic Carroll Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Macie Collins 2010-09-22 11:35 My father, William Lyle Collins was the son of John Collins, the son of Michael John Collins and Margaret OBrien who were Michael Collins' parents. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Site Administrator 2010-09-22 17:16 thanks Macie

we would be grateful if you would contact us at info [at] historyjournal.ie to get more details on your branch of the Collins family. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # alexander mclachlan 2011-07-08 13:41 Quoting Macie Collins:
My father, William Lyle Collins was the son of John Collins, the son of Michael John Collins and Margaret OBrien who were Michael Collins' parents.


could you tell me if your mothers name is elizabeth,and have you a sister also called elizabeth who married a william ball and lived in scotland, and had a daughter catherine Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # julie jefferies 2011-11-13 11:51 Quoting alexander mclachlan:
Quoting Macie Collins:
My father, William Lyle Collins was the son of John Collins, the son of Michael John Collins and Margaret OBrien who were Michael Collins' parents.


could you tell me if your mothers name is elizabeth,and have you a sister also called elizabeth who married a william ball and lived in scotland, and had a daughter catherine

I believe I am also descended from John Collins, He would have been my great grandfather. Did he also have a daughter called Claire who was my grandmother? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Nor Coakley 2010-09-25 23:17 Hi, my great great grandaunt, Mary Coakley from Maulregan, Rosscarbery, born 1820 was married to Michael Collins uncle John, in Jan 1841. I don't know if they had any children. I am also very keen for information on Mary Ann O'Brien's siblings, as I believe that one of them was married to one of the Coakleys??? Would be grateful for any info!! Thanks Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # K.Collins 2011-05-30 02:38 Nor
Can you contact me at as I have more info on Mary Coakley Collins (bat 7/2/1815) aunt of Gen Michael and whos son Patrick is his godfather … Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # k collins 2012-05-17 23:31 Hello Were you sending a message to me K Collins? My great great Grandfather was Jerimiah collins from Dromaduvane near Skibb. His son was Patrick born 1836. If you have any connection with this part of the family please let me know. Thanks Kevin Collins Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # K.Collins 2011-05-30 02:58 Can you contact me at as I have more info on Mary Coakley Collins (aunt of Gen Michael), mother of Patrick (Gen Michael's godfather) & Margaret (Gen Michael's Aunt!). Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Bernard Walsh 2011-06-20 18:49 Nor,
Mary Coakley is my gg grandmother. She had at least 9 children including my grandfather Michael (Born 1849) - guess we are 4th cousins. Her daughter Peggy (b 1861) was married to Mary Ann's brother Daniel (b 1851).
Get back and I'll provide the details. Would love to get info on Mary's siblings and parents (was her father Daniel?)
Regards… Bernard Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # David Hurley 2011-12-29 17:08 Mary Anne O'Brien was my great grandmother. Her brother Danny married Mary Coakley's daughter Peggy. I have a lot of info on Mary Anne's family at http://www.myheritage.com/site-169482341/hurley Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Joanne OSullivan 2012-02-22 13:44 Quoting Nor Coakley:
Hi, my great great grandaunt, Mary Coakley from Maulregan, Rosscarbery, born 1820 was married to Michael Collins uncle John, in Jan 1841. I don't know if they had any children. I am also very keen for information on Mary Ann O'Brien's siblings, as I believe that one of them was married to one of the Coakleys??? Would be grateful for any info!! Thanks


I have two Mary Coakleys from Rosscarbery marrying into my Sullivans at different times…any connection to your Coakleys? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # David Hurley 2012-05-11 22:19 Nor, can you contact me at . i have info on 6 children of Margaret Coakley and John Collins, and 29 grandchildren. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # MARY RAY 2012-09-18 14:51 Hi
i am researching the same family. How far did you get?

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+2 # Ryan Patrick Collins 2010-12-19 08:58 I am a 3rd generation Collins from Abbeyfeale. My great-great grandfather was named William Collins. Legend has it the clock in the old homestead stopped when he left. I have always wondered if perhaps my family was related to M. Collins and left (early 1900's) to escape the horror. We are a strong clan. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+2 # Ryan Patrick Collins 2010-12-19 09:03 My great-great grandfather was from Abbeyfeale and was named william. He married a Mcormick. They came here about 1900(USA) we have lived in Maine ever since. The Collins name is about a lot more than our illustrious Michael. The clan have been kings and spiritual guides for centuries. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Bob 2011-01-02 17:32 Hi, thanks for this. I would be great if dates could be included as well, and also any links to census (e.g. http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/) or parish (e.g. http://www.irishgenealogy.ie/index.html) records now available online. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Margaret McGrath 2011-01-06 11:45 It seems as though you left off a sibling of Michael Collins. I did not see his sister Mary Collins who married Patrick Powell on the tree above. They had several children Sean Collins Powell who I believe was a General and recently honored in Ireland? I believe my fathers cousin married the youngest child of Mary Collins and Patrick Powell. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Site Admin 2011-01-06 21:02 Thanks Margaret, we have another version of the tree coming which includes Mary as you correctly point out. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # E Keefe 2011-02-02 22:37 Michael Collin's sister Mary, married to Patrick Powell, had many children. Sons Sean Collins Powell, (General), Mick, daughters Brenda, Una, Joan, Maeve, and I think a Claire as well (I may be forgetting a few) Maeve was a nun and a doctor who worked many years in Africa. If you want more information about Mary's (large!) line, I can provide you with it. Mary Collins was my great-grandmother, making Michael Collins himself my great-grand uncle. I met all of Mary's children when I was little, although most have died. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Margaret McGrath 2011-03-10 11:29 hello there. Well then we have some connection. You See Brenda Powell, Mary Collins Powell daughter married my fathers first cousin Maurice McGrath. Which also happened to be my fathers name. I have a pic of Brenda in 1949. My brother also spent time with Brenda and Maurice in Ireland in the 1970's. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Margaret McGrath 2011-03-10 11:32 Well then we have some connection, Brenda Powell, Mary Collins Powell's daughter married my fathers first cousin Maurice McGrath, which was also my fathers name. I have a pic of Brenda from the 1940's…The only one we seem to have.I also have one of Maurice with my dad. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Patrick Canavan 2011-01-07 11:26 A Jane Anne Collins married a William Roche in 1876. Her father was a Denis Collins born in Ballyclough, Cork in 1811. He was a Superintendent Constable in the RIC and lived in Ballinasloe, Co Galway. I have been told Jane Anne was related to Michael Collins. Any ideas? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Eoghan 2011-01-15 10:49 I assume you speak of Maurice - married Brenda, late of South Douglas road. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Owen 2011-01-23 21:00 I suspect your fathers cousin was Maurice? Late of south Douglas road. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Margaret McGrath 2011-03-10 11:37 Yes it was. Did you know him?? I have at least one pic of Brenda and Maurice. Which by the way was my dad's name as well.. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Eoghan 2011-01-23 21:04 I believe your father's cousin may have been Maurice, is that correct? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Margaret McGrath 2011-03-30 12:11 Yes my fathers cousin was Maurice Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Geoff Collins 2011-01-28 02:17 Hello, Im Geoff Collins, Im 27 from from Kansas City. My Collins Family is based out of Wilmington, DE. My Grandfather told me that Michael Collins is my great, great uncle. All the males in my family other than myself are Charles. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Hayley OConnor 2011-03-24 15:19 also does the name Cornelius O'Connor mean anything to anyone? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Hayley OConnor 2011-03-24 15:33 Hello Geoff, If I have worked it out properly your Grandad is one of my Grandads brothers? Could I ask your Grandads name? Mine is Kevin O'Connor. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Hayley OConnor 2011-03-24 15:36 no sorry your grandad/grandmother would be my grandads 1st cousin? his mum and dad were margaret colins and john o'connor Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Jessica Corwin 2011-02-08 00:17 Michael John Collins was my grandmothers mothers cousin. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+2 # Michael Carl Budd 2011-02-09 05:42 I'm a relative of Michael Collins through his mother Mary Anne O'Brien. Her father, James O'Brien, had a brother Thomas who migrated to the US in 1857. James and Thomas had another brother, Fr. John O'Brien who I think may've been a priest in Kilmeen, not far from where Michael Collins grew up. When Michael Collins' brother Patrick came to America in his teens, he lived with his great-uncle Thomas in downstate Illinois for a while before moving to Chicago.

From the Chicago Tribune: "I came to America in 1901 [to live] with an uncle, Thomas O'Brien, who owned a large farm at Camp Grove, Ill., about thirty miles north of Peoria. I was then about 16 years old. I worked for my uncle, but after after a couple of years I quit the farm and came to Chicago."

Death records have helped me deduce that Michael Collins' grandfather James as well as my great-great-great-grandfather Thomas, their other brother John, and other siblings were the children of Daniel O'Brien and Mary Murray. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # David Hurley 2011-11-27 23:15 I would greatly welcome more details about the O'Briens. Mary Anne O'Brien was my great-grandmother. I have an extensive Collins - and McCarthy - family tree in hurleycollins@m yheritage.com, but I have little on the O'Brien branch. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Michael OBrien 2012-05-18 22:28 Thomas O'Brien is my Great Grandfather. He is the brother of James OBrien (Mary Anne's father). Can you tell me if you still have the article about Patrick moving to America and living with Thomas O'Brien. I have searched and can't find it.
Thank you,
Mike Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Hayley OConnor 2011-03-24 15:15 Hi everyone, I believe my Grandfather to be the son of Margaret Collins and I also believe my Grandad to have two brothers who he hasn't seen since he moved to England at about the age of 21. I'm not sure if this is correct but I believe Margaret and her husband died in an accident when my grandad was a baby? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # zoe toon 2011-03-27 19:09 my grandmother was Anne Collins she came from clonikilty, married a Walter Toon and died in coventry west midlands, my father Brendan told me that there was some family connection with michael collins. Annes sister was called Noni. Id love to hear from anyone from the collins family to track back my roots. and find out if this is true. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+2 # Laurence Mccarthy 2011-03-28 20:45 HiIrena and Leonard id be very interested to know what information you have on the o sullivan blasgaghs of Maulyregan reenascreena Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Sam Hurley 2011-04-09 12:03 Hi, Im looking for decendants of Mary ann - collins powell as i think i may be one. Any help would be appreciated. kind regards Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Joan Murphy 2011-07-18 15:13 Mary Collins Powell (sister of MC) never left Cork and had at least seven children: Brenda, Joan, Maeve, Michael (aka Mickey), Eileen, Nora, Patrick & Sean. Joan m. John O'Sullivan; Mickey m. Eileen Brennan. Hope that's some use to you. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # rebecca o farrell 2011-05-04 07:03 my great grandmother was kitty kiernan Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # jamie 2011-06-04 17:33 Iam looking for nancy may rose colins my mother was adopted out my mother has passed on would like to know more about her side of the family also was told my mother had 7 other siblings MARIA AN Micheal colins they was from the brunswick AREA in Melborne thanx if any one could help thanks james Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Kieran Collins 2011-06-16 03:36 I'm trying to contact Nor Coakley on this website as I believe she is related to my gggmother (Mary Coakley, aka Gen Michael Collins Aunt). If she could please contact me, I would appreciate it.

-Kieran Collins Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Dave Hurley 2012-05-12 22:00 Kieran, I have an extensive Collins tree which includes 40 descendents of Mary Collins, born Coakley of Glounbrack, across 4 generations. I'd welcome further info to add to it. can you contact me at , please. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Dylan Collins 2011-06-28 16:07 my mother is related to collins something like great great great great great grandfather i think Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Cynthia OBrien 2011-07-08 14:08 My great grandfather Denis O'Brien, was Mary Anne O'Brien's brother, so my grandfather Patrick was Michael's first cousin. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # David Hurley 2011-09-09 00:18 My information is that Denis O'Brien emigrated to Australia, and was married to a Nagle. I would welcome any further info. My grandfather was Johnny (Seán) Collins, Michael's brother Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Garry Collins 2011-07-10 11:08 Watching "who do you think you are"

My father looks like a young MC and my uncle looks like a 32yo MC - so there is a family resemblance.

My Grandfather Charles Collins was born in Aust in 1900. Not sure what Collins came to Aust from Limmerick, but it was in the late 1800s. Does anyone know of a male Collins in one or two generations before MC who emigrated to Aust.

Like others - the name Charles is common in my Collins family.

Thanks

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0 # Monette Emery 2011-07-10 13:45 My grandmother was Veronica Collins, daughter of William Collins, whose father I believe was the brother of Michael John Collins. I hope to find out more information from my family but would be interested to see how this family fits in. We are all in Australia now. I think William's father (not sure of his name) came out here but not sure of dates. If you know anything about the Australian connection from Ireland I'd love to hear. Thank you. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # P. J. Clarke 2011-07-16 09:52 Was a Mrs. Sheridan from Bohola, Co. Mayo, a sister of Michael Collins. She attended a burial of National soldiers in Foxford in sept. 1922. What was her Christian name? PJC. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # P. J. Clarke 2011-07-16 09:55 Had Michael Collins a sister married in Bohola, Co. Mayo, whose married surname was Sheridan. Also; what was her christian name. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2011-11-18 22:03 His sister Kate married Joe Sheridan. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # hannah lane 2011-08-06 17:46 micheal had seven siblings.you,re missing mary collins who later became mary powell when she married.she had a daughter nora powell who married john lane who had three children one being my grandfather joseph lane.Joseph had five children one of whom is my dad. this makes micheal collins my great great grand uncle Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Nora 2011-08-24 18:36 My grandmother was born Margaret Veronica Collins in County Mayo. She married Frank Hughes in Chicago. Are we related to Michael Collins? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # liam hayes 2011-09-08 19:45 i have been told by my mother that johana collins is my great grandmother. my family originate from outside clonakilty near gallihead lighthouse. i have family still living there also in glandore and skibereen. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Eugene Hayes 2012-11-19 22:03 My father Patrick Hayes born 1905 in Mawbeg, Enniskeane was the son of John Hayes (1866 - 1912) and Bridget Leahy (1871 - 1949)

John Hayes was the son of Oweh Hayes ( - 1877) and Hannah (Johanna) Collins Aunt of Michael Collins Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-1 # Conor Sullivan 2011-09-12 19:04 hey, that family tree misses out my greatgreat gran (daughter of John and Margret, which then goes to through to my greatgrandfathe r who came over to england, and changed o'sullivan to sullivan. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Stephen Kearns 2011-09-23 20:58 I do remember he has a nephew Scotti Collins he appeared on the show deadliest warrior Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-2 # catherine williamson 2011-10-02 18:01 my father in law henry williamson originally from knockskeagh leap west cork always claimed his father thomas williamson was a cousin of michael collins his father was married to mary mccarthy dont know where from presume west cork she died young and thomas came up to offaly with henry and john they were in there early teens dont have much information on what side of family they could be related can anyone help much appreciated 3zus9 Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # catherine williamson 2012-10-08 19:35 i wrote that my father in law father thomas williamson was related to michael collins actually his wife was maryann mccarthy her mother was o brien this is where i think they are related would love some information williamsons were from knocksceagh leap Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # john mccarthy 2011-10-03 14:04 My father John "Jack" McCarthy, at 83 just passed away…his mother was Margaret Mary "May" Collins (from Cork), her mother was Margaret O'Brian, first cousin to Michael's mother. I was astonished to hear that connection. And proud too! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Michael Carl Budd 2011-12-28 05:33 Do you know who your Margaret O'Brien's parents were? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # David Hurley 2012-05-11 21:42 Quoting john mccarthy:
My father John "Jack" McCarthy, at 83 just passed away…his mother was Margaret Mary "May" Collins (from Cork), her mother was Margaret O'Brian, first cousin to Michael's mother. I was astonished to hear that connection. And proud too!

John, please contact me at as I'm very keen on examining connections between the Collins and O'Brien families. My grandparents, Johnny Collins (brother of Michael) and Nancy O'Brien were also cousins, but I've been unable to find out how close cousins they were. I know of only two Margaret O'Briens in our family tree. One was my great-grandmother (mother of Nancy) and the other (who was actually born Collins) was married to Danny O'Brien, a brother of Marianne O'Brien (mother of Michael Collins, and also my great-grandmother). Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # bernadette murphy 2011-10-08 16:13 my great grandad was micheal collins cousin and was from bandon co cork Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Kathleen Lawton 2012-05-27 05:31 Interesting…because my grandfather was born in Bandon, Co. Cork, in 1871. His mother was Margaret Collins from the Bandon area, who emigrated to Wales, then the U.S. My (now-deceased) aunts were emphatic that grandpa was a "cousin" (must surely be second, third or fourth!) to Michael Collins. It certainly appears that half of of the Irish diaspora is a cousin to Michael Collins. But I would love to know if anyone can help trace this with the Collins pedigree. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # bernadette murphy 2011-10-08 16:15 my dads grandad was a cousin of miceal collins and he was from bandon co cork Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Nico 2011-10-21 22:17 i was told by my step grandfather Gerrard Duffy that his mum is michael collins cousin (bear in mind the was a few marriages in scotland road liverpool lol) Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Erin 2011-11-09 00:17 Does anyone have any information about the siblings of Michael Collins' father? My lineage goes back to Daniel Collins born around 1820 in/around Rosscarbery. I'm researching to see if there is a connection to Michael Collins. Any information would be helpful. Thank you! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Irene Nagle 2011-11-18 22:04 Daniel Collins brother to Michael John died young, from the family tree it appears he did not marry. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Ann Rolfe 2012-06-11 15:32 Erin,

I would like to make contact with you as my great grandfather was a Daniel Collins. I would like to exchange any information to see if any link.
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0 # Erin 2011-11-09 00:22 Does anyone have any information about the siblings of Michael Collins' father Michael? I am a descendent of Daniel Collins born around 1820 in/around Rosscarbery and I'm wondering if there is a connection to Michael Collins. Any information would be helpful. Thank you! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Tara Collins 2012-04-22 20:48 Quoting natalie singleton:
hi my name is natalie singleton and im am the grand-daughter of margaret collins who was michael collins niece,i would like to find my family from ireland so if you could get in touch with me i would be very greatful x

If he died when his son was a baby, his son is my grandfather Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # natalie singleton 2011-11-14 11:01 hi my name is natalie singleton and im am the grand-daughter of margaret collins who was michael collins niece,i would like to find my family from ireland so if you could get in touch with me i would be very greatful x Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+4 # Irene Nagle 2011-11-18 22:09 Some additions to the Michael Collins tree: his brother John did not leave Ireland, when he was unable to work the farm he moved to Dublin.
He also had a sister Mary who married Patrick Powell. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Kass Horner 2011-12-05 02:02 Hello,

I am looking to find information about my family tree. My great grandmother was Katherine Ann Collins, nickname Kassie (maried last name Donovan). She had two brothers…Charley, and Vincent. I just found out that she came to Maidstone Ontario, a suburb of Windsor, near Detroit, and that is where my grandmother Marie was born. Fr. Charley lived in Detroit. My father also informed me (much to my great surprise) that I am related to Michael Collins Family of Ireland, and the Irish Revolution. He mentioned having a grandfather who was Chicago police. I unfortunately do not know the names of Katherine Ann Collins parents, but am told they came from County Cork in Ireland. Can anyone assist me or direct me where to go? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Jonathan Kane 2011-12-24 21:29 I'm wondering about the descendants of Michael Collins, my family tree stems from the Collins' family tree around 1900, however the only original document pro porting this is with the registrar of Nova Scotia. I have been told that he was my 5th cousin. If anyone has any relevant information that might help me, I would be grateful. Thank you. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Emma 2011-12-26 19:29 Does anyone know of a Richard Collins born about 1841 Galway. Came to England in the famine, he was married to Anna Sweeney. His father was Walter Collins. Really stuck!! Thank you Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Emma 2011-12-26 19:36 Does anyone know anything about a Richard Collins born Galway about 1841 came to England during the famine. Married to Anna Sweeney, his father was Walter Collins. I'm stuck! Thank you Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # daniel robert kelly 2011-12-28 17:55 my family has said for years that my graet graet granmother was the sister of michael collins her name was elanora collins this has been handed down to us for years my gran had a pendant that was in the family for years the last i saw the pendant my older sister had it she got it of my gran. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # David Cowhig 2012-01-03 13:35 My father told me that his mother Mary Ellen McCarthy of Garralacka near Clonakilty was a second cousin to Michael Collins. Judging from your chart by way of Joanna McCarthy. In 1974 I visited the house where she was born and met Florence McCarthy and his famly. One of my relatives took me to where Michael Collins was born about a mile away. Mary Ellen McCarthy emigrated to Boston in 1905 about the same time as my paternal grandfather David Cowhig of Bandon — his family ran the Cowhig's Pub that used to be in Bandon. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Michael P McCormick 2012-01-31 21:37 I have been told since I was a child that I was related to Michael Collins. My grandfather ( Peter Leo Costello born in New York City Jan.22nd 1898 ) was a first cousin to Michael Collins. I believe my grandfather's mother was a sister of Michael Collins. My grandfather's father's name was Leo Costello I believe. I have nobody still alive to ask which sister he married. They did live in New York City and Leo Costello owned a bar at one time. I have a picture of him standing outside his place. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # skibbgirl 2012-02-02 06:01 The parents of James O'Brien may have been Daniel O'Brien and Mary Murray. Mary Murray may have had a brother who was a priest. I think I read somewhere that there was an ancestral Murray.

As far as I know the O'Brien = Murray marriage was in Ardfield & Rathbarry parish. Children I am aware of - James (1823?); John (1825); William (1832); Mary (1835); Patrick (1836); Denis (1839); Ellen (1842); Mary (1846).

I don't know which O'Brien Nancy O'Brien (a second cousin? who married Michael's brother Johnny) was descended from.

I have concluded all this from books, newspaper archives and online records, so this is very speculative. Somebody with true family insider knowledge needs to verify. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Blair 2012-02-04 18:24 My great-great grandmother was Michael jrs aunt (sister to Mary Anne O'brien. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Michael Carl Budd 2012-08-07 22:43 Which sister? Please get in touch with me. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Craig Robert Collins 2012-02-13 18:51 I have been told that I am related to General Michael Collins by my mother who was married to Niall Francis Collins, unfortunately my father passed away when I was 4 year's old. From what little information I have my father had two younger brothers Peter(deceased) and Michael. Both my father and my uncle peter left Ireland to Rhodesia now Zimbabwe, Michael is still in Ireland. I don't know my Dad's fathers name(my grandfather). I will have the name as soon as my mother finds my fathers birth certificate, I have a feeling that my great grandfather is John Collins. I have a picture of my father while he was in the police in northern rhodesia and he has a striking resemblance to pictures of General Michael Collins I have seen. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
-4 # Margaret Howard 2012-02-22 01:40 Hi!I'm doing a genealogy project for school and found a written version of part of my family tree. Turns out Michael Collins is my Great Great Uncle. His brother Patrick (my great great grandfather) had a son Jeremiah, with Kate Sullivan. Jeremiah (great grand father) married Anne Henry and they had Edna. Edna's my grandmother and she married Thomas Howard. They had seven kids. One of whom is my father. And he obviously had me. :) If you want any other information please email me at tottallyirish@g mail.com. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Joanne OSullivan 2012-02-22 13:51 Quoting Margaret Howard:
Hi!I'm doing a genealogy project for school and found a written version of part of my family tree. Turns out Michael Collins is my Great Great Uncle. His brother Patrick (my great great grandfather) had a son Jeremiah, with Kate Sullivan. Jeremiah (great grand father) married Anne Henry and they had Edna. Edna's my grandmother and she married Thomas Howard. They had seven kids. One of whom is my father. And he obviously had me. :) If you want any other information please email me at tottallyirish@g mail.com.

Hi, do you know where the Kate Sullivan came from by any chance? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Michael Carl Budd 2012-03-15 04:46 Michael Collins's brother Patrick, the only of his siblings to emigrate to America, had only one son, John Jewell Collins who just passed away a couple of years ago. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Kass Horner 2012-11-05 06:13 Hi Michael, please advise where John Jewell Collins ended up in America and the names of his children (and where they lived if possible).This would be very helpful to me. Thank you, Kass Horner (great grand-daughter of Katherine Ann Donovan (Collins). Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Michael Carl Budd 2013-01-30 06:01 Chicago. I can send you a few articles on them if you're interested. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # R.B.BROWNING-SMITH 2012-02-24 10:44 Dear Sir ,
I was engaged to a lady who called herself ANNE CARMEL COLLINS , who always told me she was the granddaughter of Michael Collins . I visited her adoptive family in Listowel county Kerry , but never married her as much to fiery , and so anti British it was unbelievable .
She had a son I believe his name was Kevin she told me his father had died in a sailing accident and she had run away from Ireland when pregnant, all this was about 20 to 30 years ago , I am now 57 myself .
Please let me know if there is any truth in this story of hers ?
I may be able to find more facts such as D.O.B .
Thanks
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0 # danny kelly 2012-02-24 13:58 hi my great gran was elanora collins she was from sams cross i was told that she was michael collins sister the family called her nora i would like to find out if this was true Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Eireen 2012-07-28 13:12 Quoting danny kelly:
hi my great gran was elanora collins she was from sams cross i was told that she was michael collins sister the family called her nora i would like to find out if this was true

Hi, my grandmother Kate Collins was born in the 4 Alls at Sams Cross. I can't find any connection to a Nora. Kate had sisters Hannie and Mary, plus 2 brothers Jeremiah and Maurice. Their father was called James.
Please let know if you have any more information.
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0 # Irene Nagle 2012-07-28 13:21 Hi Danny
My grandmother Kate Collins was born in the 4 Alls at Sams Cross - her father was James and she had 2 sisters, Mary and Hannie, plus 2 brothers Jeremiah and Maurice.
Do you have any more information?
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0 # Claire Barry 2012-03-11 15:45 My grandmother from Skibbereen, was cousin to Michael Collins. I would very much like to find the exact links in the family tree. Does anyone have any information about his cousins? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Michael Carl Budd 2013-01-30 05:58 On his father's side or his mother's? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # norma 2012-04-10 22:15 does anyone know a Thomas Collins macroom? his daughter was Bridget, my great grand mother, in 1910 she married Con Casey Rusheen, MAY BE RELATED TO MICHEAL COLLINS Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Tara Collins 2012-04-22 19:20 I was told by my father,
That my great aunt did a Collins family tree,
And that Michael Collins was my fifth cousin,
Can I have more information? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Tara Collins 2012-04-22 19:39 My great auntie did a collins family tree once
And did it right down to me and I was shocked to see that I was
Michael Collins 5th cousin and my fathers name is also Michael and he is his 4th cousin including his 4 brothers and sisters. And my Grandfather, Joeseph was born and rared in Cork. And he is his 3rd cousin. If soneone is going right down to today, I hope this helps! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Eugene Hayes 2012-11-19 22:10 Hi Tara,

I would love to see your family tree . I believe that my great grandfather was married to an aunt of Michael Collins (Owen or Eoghan Hayes married Hannah or Johanna Collins) Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Teresa Brennan 2013-03-07 15:40 Hello Eugene

I have been led to believe due to research by my brother that my paternal grandmother Sarah Crowe dob:1882 was the daughter of Johanna Collins Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Teresa Brennan 2013-03-07 15:44 Hello Eugene

I am led to believe due to research by my brother that my paternal grandmother Sarah/Sara Crowe dob:-1882 was the daughter of Johanna Collins who is therefore my great grandmother. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Tara Collins 2012-04-22 19:58 Does anyone have any information on a Daniel Collins? He is my grandfather, Joseph's, father and he died young. I would be happy with any info at all Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Jennifer OConnor 2012-12-07 12:01 hi Tara .my dad ,kevin Oconnors dad died young with his mother Margart Collins.Could thre be any connection? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Col 2012-04-28 22:17 Wikipedia has a lot of information about Michael Collins family.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Collins_family
Or go to the Wikipedia article about Michael Collins. At the bottom of that page there is a box labelled "Categories" In this box there is the link for "Collins Family"
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+1 # David Hurley 2012-05-11 23:41 Margaret, I'm afraid you're mistaken. Patrick Collins married Emma Jewel in Chicago, where he was a police Captain. They had just one son, John. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Kass Horner 2012-11-05 06:40 Can [quote name="David Hurley"]Margaret, I'm afraid you're mistaken. Patrick Collins married Emma Jewel in Chicago, where he was a police Captain. They had just one son"

can anyone tell me the names of John's children/grandchildren? thank you Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Michael Carl Budd 2013-01-30 05:57 Patrick lived with his great-uncle Thomas O'Brien north of Peoria, Illinois after emigrating from Ireland. He moved to Chicago sooner thereafter where he married Emma Doremus Jewell in 1912 and later Dora A. Lynch in 1943. With Emma, Patrick adopted a son John whose children are still alive (and therefore I'll refrain from publishing their names here). Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Margaret Lord 2012-06-05 21:58 My grandmother was Margaret Collins, she married Jerimiah Crowley and had 3 children, Jerimiah (my dad) Margaret & Hannah. I believe that MIchael Collins was her Uncle. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # L. Wayman 2012-06-24 05:12 My great great grandfather was John Lawrence Collins of Bellacorrick Co. Mayo, possibly born in Lewisburgh. His parents were John Collins and Ellen Lynch/Lynn. He was born Feb 13, 1848. Left Ireland for the US in his teens, participated in the Fenian Brotherhood Battle of Ridgeway Canada and later returned to Ireland as a member of the IRB to take part in the uprising of 1967. Married his first wife Mary McHale in Crossmolina, and returned to the US, bringing also his mother, to Pennsylvania and had three children there. His second wife was my great great grandmother Philomena DeGan, they married in Chicago in 1883 and had 12 more children. John became a police officer there and died in 1918. I do not have any other details of his father John Collins but if anyone can help me find a link to Michael Collins' family tree I would appreciate it. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # jamie 2012-07-25 06:51 Iam looking for Nellie collins she was from west brunswick Melbourne Australia I no she lived in that Area 1947 - 1948 anyone with any info would help heaps thax all Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # jamie 2012-07-25 06:54 If anyone has Any info on Nellie collins who lived in Brunswick Area 1947-1948 Australia thanx all Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # dan 2012-07-29 06:21 Nellie may rose collins was Born 1925 was livng at Heller st west Brunswick . Melbourne Aus any info about her would be Gr8t thanx heaps Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # dan 2012-07-29 06:28 nellie may rose collins who lived at Heller st wes Brunswick Melbourne Aus Ijust found out that Address SO ANY ONE WITH ANY INFO PLZZZ Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # jamie 2012-07-29 06:32 nellie May Rose Collins who lived at Heller st west Brunswick Melbourne anyone with any info plzzzz let me no cheers Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # norma 2012-07-31 21:29 Quoting norma:
does anyone know a Thomas Collins macroom? his daughter was Bridget, my great grand mother, in 1910 she married Con Casey Rusheen, MAY BE RELATED TO MICHEAL COLLINS

Ive found out that thomas collins was married to johanna scully ,if anyone knows if they are related as we dont know if my great grandmother bridget had any brothers and sisters ,in macroom area b4 1900 Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Lewis Collins 2012-08-10 14:42 I have been trying to link myself to Michael Collins (if at all linked)need some help -

MY FATHER - Damien paul Collins#
my mother - Jane annette collins

My Grandfather - william (bill) collins
My Grandmother - Mary Collins was QUINN

My Great Grandfather - Timothy Collins B.1884 D. 1952
My Great Grandmother - Mary Anne Collins was Curran B.1885 D.1955

My GG Grandfather - Daniel Collins B Abt 1852 D. 1926
My GG Grandmother - Catherine O'Driscoll B. 1863 D. 1926

Having trouble linking to MC
My grandfather had 4 brothers and sisters mary bridget collins, john christopher collins, Daniel (neily) Collins
Mary Agnes (Rhiney) Collins then was a Falvey.

Please help
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0 # norma 2012-08-18 13:35 hi,lewis , my ggmother was briget collins , would she be related to you what area are your relations from ,i have traced my GG mother to a marrage in macroom in 1910, i dont know if she had brothers,sister s as cant trace her birth cert her father is thomas collins and her mother was johanna scully this was on the marrage cert Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # catherine williamson 2012-10-08 19:40 my husbands granny was maryann mccarthy married to tomas williamson leap her mother was mary o brien they claim they were related to michael collins any info on this appreciated Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
+1 # Carol Deasy 2012-11-20 18:15 My father and his family always held that we were related to Michael Collins and Michael's nieces and nephews, the Collins O'Driscolls spent holiday time at my greatgrandparen ts home in Milltown, Castlefreke, now called Rathbarry. I am unable to find what the actual connection is. I know it is not a direct line from one of Michale's siblings but rather that of a cousin.
My greatgrandmothe r's maiden name was Hayes and I think that is the connection.
I saw somewhere that Michael Collins' grandfather was a Jeremiah Collins, whose daughter Kate married a George Hayes but I am unable to find any record of this. Would anyone be able to throw light on the situation.
It is also possible that there is another connection through the O'Brien family. It will be much appreciated, if anyone can help.
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0 # Michael Carl Budd 2013-01-30 05:51 Carol,

I would be very happy to be in touch to see if I can help you peg things down. I descend from the O'Briens. Maggie Collins-O'Driscoll and my great-grandmother were second cousins. Maggie was mentioned in my great-grandmother's grandfather's obituary that appeared in an Irish newspaper (he died in America).

Michael Collins's grandfather James was born at Carrigroe and was the first O'Brien of that family as far as I know to settle at Sam's Cross. The family burial place of the O'Briens is at the old Castlefreke cemetery.

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0 # David Hurley 2013-02-03 20:53 Michael Collins had an uncle Jeremiah, a half-brother of his father Michael John. Jeremiah's daughter Julia, born 1842, married Dennis Hayes and had four sons - Timothy, Dennis, Corney and Peter.

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0 # Steve C 2013-02-22 09:11 Interesting. My grandmother's father was named Timothy Collins and they are from Cork, could this be a connection?

I was always told that the family were connected with Michael Collins in some way but never figured out how.

My grandmother was born in 1931 and her father (Timothy), was born in circa 1890. Does that add up to anything? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Jennifer OConnor 2012-12-07 11:57 Iam the Daughter of Kevin O'connor 76 years old,Son of a Margaret Collins who apparently died when he was a baby .I believe he had 2 Brothers,Donald and Colenius..He was brought up by his Grand Parents.I would be interested in finding out if it's the same Margaret Collins. Please email me with any information. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Jennifer OConnor 2012-12-07 11:58 this is the correct email.I just noticed I sent the wron one before .Please publish this one thank you Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Niall Collins 2013-01-06 20:39 My grandad, James Collins, always said that he was related to him but it isn't until now I've found an interest and he never said what the relation was…
He was born in clonakilty in the 1930's I think, but now lives in blackburn, England with his wife Maureen and a brother patsy also lives in blackburn
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0 # larry Patterson 2013-01-10 01:37 Ellen Collins, my great-great Grandmother was born in Co. Cork in 1823, married Jeramiah Hagerty(b. 1814 in Co. Cork) and emigrated to Canada prior to 1842. She would have been a contemporary of Michael Collin's father. Have wondered for 40 years if there could be a family connection. Who were Michael Collins Aunts and Uncles?
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0 # larry Patterson 2013-01-10 01:38 Ellen Collins, my great-great Grandmother was born in Co. Cork in 1823, married Jeramiah Hagerty(b. 1814 in Co. Cork) and emigrated to Canada prior to 1842. She would have been a contemporary of Michael Collin's father. Have wondered for 40 years if there could be a family connection. Who were Michael Collins Aunts and Uncles?
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