Michael Collins Family Tree

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-5 # 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

+5 # 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

+6 # 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 # 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

+1 # 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?

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0 # 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 # 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

0 # Josephine Dunn 2011-11-18 15:03 See my other replies - I'm seeking McCarthy relatives. 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.

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0 # 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

-3 # 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

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 # 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

-1 # 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

-1 # 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 # 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

0 # 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 # 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

0 # 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

0 # 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

0 # 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

+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 # 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 kpcgen

gmail.com 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 2011-05-30 02:58 Can you contact me at kpcgen

gmail.com 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

+1 # 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

+1 # 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

+1 # 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 # 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

0 # 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

0 # 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

-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

Garry Reply | Reply with quote | Quote

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

-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

-1 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 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

+3 # 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

-1 # 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

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