Michael Collins Family Tree
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Was he drinking beamish or murphys? And did he tell you about the gandhi family connection too? Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
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
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: Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
it was often told that she was michael collins sister? has anyone any information on katie collins? regards phyllis Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
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
Quoting Irene Nagle:
Sorry mistake delete James and put in John. who married Kate Hurley and then Nancy O'Brien. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
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
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
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
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
Quoting Josephine Dunn:
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
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
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
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
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
Can you contact me at kpcgen
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
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
-Kieran Collins Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
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
Garry Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
He also had a sister Mary who married Patrick Powell. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
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