John Francis McKeane

[charlton]

Trying to get information about my Great Great Grandfather who was born in Ennistymon about 1819.
Have a birth date of 23rd January from someone.
He was married to a Catherine and had 2 daughters Mary and Katherine and a son John Thomas who died at 1 year old. I think they were all born in Devonport, England as he was a Soldier/Sailor.
I have the Birth Certificate of my Great Grandmother Mary and it says her mother was nee Beirdes, but that name is not recognised anywhere. Could be an error.
I hope that they were married in Ireland as I have her as being born about 1840 in Ireland.
Can anyone trace this marriage ?
He was a Bandsman on HMP Formidable in 1866 when Mary was born.
Incidentally, Mary has been called McKene and McKane on various documents.
Thanks for any help.
Henry Smith

[Paddy Casey]

Henry,

Re. your "..Have a birth date of 23rd January from someone..", a John McKeane, born 28-Jan-1819, of Ennistymon, is listed among the Claremen who served in the Royal Navy at http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclar ... l_navy.htm

Paddy

[charlton]

Thanks Paddy
I have a Birth Certificate for John Thomas McKeane 1879 who died within a year.
His mother was shown clearly as Katherine Baird, so that solves that part, but would appreciate a Wedding notification.

[mick o]

john francis mckeane ennistymon

henry ,
the following information on the mckeane family new town street [ current name new road] ennistymon

1869 c b s school record.

August 1869 557 Michael Mackeen New Row, E.T.age 8 fatherSaddler

1901 cencus ireland ennistymon. the same family spelling bad

Residents of a house 25 in Old Town Street (Ennistymon, Clare)
Show all information
Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses
Mackey Michael 37 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Clare Harness Maker Read and write Irish and English Married -
Mackey Kate 36 Female Wife Roman Catholic Co Clare - Read and write - Married -
Mackey Michael 4 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Clare - Cant read - Not Married -
Mackey Mary 3 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Clare - Cant read - Not Married -
Mackey Kate 2 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Clare - Cant read - Not Married -
Mackey Bridget 1 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Clare - Cant read - Not Married -
Mackey Mary 62 Female Daughter Roman Catholic Co Clare - Cant read Irish and English Widow -
family also on the 1911 census of Ireland in new town street
this from the ennistymon parish magazine.new town street
11. Byrt’s
This was once the home of Mary McKeon and her parents. Her father Michael carried on a saddlery business here, also grocery and sweets. Mary married Dan Fitzpatrick. Later purchased by George Byrt and his wife baby R.I.P. George still lives here.

re john in the navy.
the marine band is the provider of music for the navy and marine records are in the UK national archives on line.
regards mo

[charlton]

Thanks Mo,
Will check out the Marine Band.
So confusing the different spelling of the name, but I suppose most could not read or write.
Really appreciate your help and great information.
Best Regards,
Henry (Harry)