Madden - Ginty Marriage Record, 1867

Thomas Madden and Catherine Ginty (Genty), the sister of Mary Ginty McIntyre, were married on February 2, 1867 by Fr. John Finn in the Roman Catholic parish of Killasser.  They were both single at the time and of full age, i.e., 21 or over.  The register notes that Thomas Madden is a landholder and his residence at the time of marriage was Lahardane, which is also in the Civil Parish of Killasser.  Catherine's residence at the time of marriage is noted as Carrabeg, Killasser Parish, County Mayo.  Thomas' father was also named Thomas and Catherine's father was named John. Both fathers are listed as landholders.

Witnesses to their marriage were Michael O'Donnell and Mary Durcan.

Irish Civil Records, Page 673, line 17, February 2, 1867, Roman Catholic Chapel of Killasser, Registrar's District of Foxford, Union of Swinford, County Mayo

1901 Irish Census - McIntyre-Ginty

In 1901, living with Lawrence and Mary (Ginty) McIntyre were four of their children: Bridget, 19 years old, Mary also listed as 19 years old (she would come to US and marry Daniel Egan); Lawrence, 10 years old (would come to US and marry Lillian O'Brien) and John eight years old.  Their son Thomas (who would come to the US and marry Ellen Walsh) was in England working in a coal mine at the time of the 1901 Irish Census.  There was also a daughter, Kate, who would be about 22 in 1901 and might have been married or have previously died.

On the census, it records Lawrence as a farmer born in County Sligo and his wife Mary (Ginty) as born in County Mayo.  Lawrence could not write, note his "X" on the signature line.  James Rogan witnessed the "X" as the enumerator.  It is interesting, even though Lawrence could not read and write, Mary, his wife can.

On another page of the Census, it provides information on the "House and Building Return."  When it describes the McIntyre house it states: a private dwelling, walls of stone, brick or concrete and a roof of wood or thatch.  It had two rooms and two windows.

In 1901, per the census summary for Lislea, there were 11 houses all inhabited and a school.  A total of 20 males and 20 females.  Of the 40 individuals in Lislea, 35 were Roman Catholic and five were Church of Ireland.

The names of the other heads of household in Lislea in 1901 were: John O'Hara, Michael Donegan, Patrick Kildunne, Maria Kildunne, Patrick Walsh, Denis O'Hara, Denis Murtagh, Michael Murtagh, Margery Armstrong and Mary Connolly.  A William Evans was the landholder for the property occupied by Denis O'Hara and Mary Connolly.  All the rest owned their own land, including Lawrence McIntyre.

Mary Ginty McIntyre's Sibling - Patrick

It is believed that John Ginty and Margaret (Peggy) Conway had a fourth child and a son.

Patrick Ginty

On the 1901 Irish Census for the Townland of Carrowbeg, Parish of Killasser in the entry for Edward and Bridget O'Donnell, in addition to their daughter Bridget, is listed a Patrick Ginty.  He is noted as Brother-in-Law. This would make him Bridget (Margaret) Ginty O'Donnell's brother.  It states he cannot read and his age is 40, giving him a birth year of approximately 1861.   It states that he is a farmer's son, not married and born in County Mayo. Further, it is noted that he is an Idiot. The form is signed by Edward O'Donnell.

County Mayo, Swinford, Cuildoo, Carrowbeg Townland, Parish Killasser

In the 1911 Irish Census for the Townland of Carrowbeg, Parish of Killasser in the entry for Edward and Bridget O'Donnell, again their daughter Bridget is listed along with the brother-in-law, Patrick Ginty.  However, this time his age is given as 69 giving him a birth year circa 1842.  This year is probably closer to an actual year.

It is noted in the report from the Mayo North Family History Centre report that the earliest records for Killasser are for the year 1847.  This most likely accounts for no baptismal record for Patrick Ginty.  He is believed to be the oldest of the children of John Ginty and Margaret Conway.

It is interesting that when Thomas J. McIntyre, CM was collecting genealogical information, no mention of the existence of Patrick Ginty was made.

In 2011, at a luncheon with Sally Ruane Gilger, I asked if she knew anything about a Patrick Ginty.  She said she thought he might have been a change-of-life baby for Bridget Ginty O'Donnell (her grandmother) and he possibly had Down's Syndrome.  So, perhaps the age given in the 1901 Irish Census was more accurate and he was born c1861, i.e., the last of the O'Donnell/Ginty children.  But, if so, there should be a baptismal record for him.

Mary Ginty McIntyre's Sibling - Margaret

The third child of John Ginty and Margaret (Peggy) Convey:

Margaret (Bridget) Ginty O'Donnell

Margaret was baptised in the Roman Catholic Parish of Killasser on the 20th of March 1853.  Sponsors were James Ginty and Mary Cahill.  Margaret was known for most of her life as Bridget.

Margaret "Bridget" married Edward O'Donnell, c 1892.  They had at least one child: Bridget "Bea" O'Donnell born c 1897.  The child Bridget "Bea" married James Ruane.   

Margaret died c 1931 and her husband, Edward O'Donnell, died c 1946.

Sources: Mayo North Family Heritage Centre, December 8, 1998 and Family Tree produced by Thomas J. McIntyre, CM, c 1990.

Mary Ginty McIntyre's Sibling - Catherine

John Ginty and Margaret (Peggy) Convey had four known children.  The oldest child was:

Catherine Ginty Madden

Catherine was born circa 1849 as per 1901 Irish Census of Population Returns.  Catherine married Thomas Madden, son of Thomas Madden from Lahardane in Killasser. They were married in Killasser Roman Catholic church on the 2nd of February 1867.  The ceremony was performed by Reverend John Finn and witnessed by Michael O'Donnell and Mary Durkin.  In the 1901 Irish Census, Catherine Madden (nee Ginty) is recorded as being a widow aged 52 years.

A Thomas Madden, a 55-year old married man was found dead in Crohan Lake on Monday morning the 1st of August 1898.  His death was registered by Edmond C. Kelly, coroner for Co. Mayo.  It is believed that this is the husband of Catherine.

Thomas and Catherine had eight known children:
1.  Mary, baptized on the 4th of December 1867.   Sponsors were Pat Madden and Mary Ginty
2.  Bridget, baptized on the 2nd of January 1869.  Sponsors were Thomas Ginty and Mary Kennedy.
3.  Michael, baptized on the 11th of August 1870.  Sponsors were James Madden and Mary Ginty.
4.  John, baptized on the 24th of September 1870.  Sponsors were John Ginty and Mary Kennedy.
5.  Thomas, baptized on the 24th of September 1871.  Sponsors were Michael and Mary Ginty.
6.  Pat, baptized on the 15th of January 1876.  Sponsors were Richard Madden and Mary Ginty.
7.  James, baptized on the 19th of November 1879.  Sponsors were unknown and Kate Sheeran.  James died on the 11th of December 1879 aged 1 month from convulsions.  His father Thomas registered the death.
8.  James, baptized on the 2nd of December 1880.  Sponsors were Michael Madden and Bridget Ginty.

Source: All information compiled by the Mayo North Family History Centre, December 7, 1998.

Daughters of Bridget McIntyre and P. Billy Haran

Bridget McIntyre and Billy Haran had five daughters, all born in Ireland. This photo was taken c1970s and was part of Thomas J. McIntyre, CM's collection. Pictured above from left to right are: Annie Haran Brennen (1913-2004), Mary "May" Haran Crane (1912-2005), Bridget "Bridie" Haran Heffernan (1915-1993), Josephine "Josie" Haran O'Malley Pointing (1917-2004), and Tessie Haran Cafferty (1914-2004).

I had the opportunity to meet Tessie and Bridie at the Haran (McIntyre) Farm in Lislea, when I visited Ireland in the early 1980s and to meet the rest of the sisters when I was in London in 1997. They were all lovely ladies.

Lawrence J. McIntyre, Death Certificate, 1943

Thomas J. McIntyre's brother Lawrence J. McIntyre was the husband of Lillian O'Brien.  He was found dead at 506 N. Clark, Chicago on November 6, 1943. The doctor determined he died of chronic myocarditis, i.e., heart attack. The informant on the death certificate is his wife Lillian O'Brien McIntyre. This document is a good example of misinformation or incorrect information on a death certificate.

Lillian did not know her husband's birthday so his age is guessed at 45. It was off by a few years. He was born cMay 18, 1890, making him 53. She listed his father as Lawrence McIntyre, County Sligo (the person filling out the document wrote "Slago") and his mother as Margaret Madden. Only because I have Lawrence's baptismal record do I know that Margaret Madden was his godmother not his mother. His biological mother was Mary Ginty McIntyre, born in County Mayo. Lillian probably never met Lawrence's mother who never came to the US, and Lillian probably heard him speak of Margaret Madden and thought that was his mother's name.

Lawrence is buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois,  Lot 59, Blk 17, Sec 37, Gr 2, in an unmarked grave.