The Irish Merediths

Meredith families who settled in Ireland and their descendants

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George Charles KEEGAN

M, #1856, b. 8 April 1872, d. 3 November 1954
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Parents

FatherPeter KEEGAN b. 29 Jun 1833, d. 24 Aug 1909
MotherEliza GODSELL b. 8 May 1833, d. 29 Apr 1923

Biography

George Charles KEEGAN was born on 8 Apr 1872 in Wexford, IrelandG.1 He and Maria MEREDITH were married on 5 Nov 1896 in St John's Church, Coolbanagher, Co. LaoisG, witnesses John H. Patterson and Annie Meredith.2 He died on 3 Nov 1954, at age 82, in Newtown, NaasG.3 He was buried in Holy Trinity Church, Rock of Dunamaise, Co. LaoisG.4
George Charles Keegan was a Schoolmaster. He was living at Coolbanagher, Co. Laois at the time of his marriage. He was recorded in the 1901 census at Morett, Emo, Queen’s Co., and described as a National School Teacher. In 1911 he and his wife moved to Tullow, Co. Carlow to take up teaching posts in a school there.2

Family

Children with Maria MEREDITH b. 4 Jan 1866, d. 20 Jun 1944

SonWalter Samuel KEEGAN b. 29 Oct 1897, d. 7 Jul 1985
SonThomas Henry KEEGAN b. 8 Jan 1899, d. 4 Oct 1966
DaughterKathleen Eva KEEGAN b. 9 May 1900, d. 5 Apr 1990
SonErnest Victor KEEGAN b. 29 Nov 1901, d. 22 Feb 1967
DaughterCaroline Elizabeth (Lina) KEEGAN b. 24 May 1903, d. 16 Feb 1976
SonGeorge Charles KEEGAN b. 18 Jul 1905
DaughterMabel Winifred KEEGAN b. 14 Apr 1908, d. 19 Nov 1994

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  • 1872
    Birth
    8 Apr 1872 | Wexford, IrelandG
  • 189624
    Marriage | Maria MEREDITH
    5 Nov 1896 | St John's Church, Coolbanagher, Co. LaoisG
    Maria MEREDITH
    Age: 30
    Birth: 4 Jan 1866 | Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, IrelandG
    Death: 20 Jun 1944 | Rathleague House, Port LaoiseG
    George Charles KEEGAN and Maria MEREDITH were married on 5 Nov 1896 in St John's Church, Coolbanagher, Co. LaoisG, witnesses John H. Patterson and Annie Meredith.
  • 189725
    His son Walter Samuel KEEGAN was born on 29 Oct 1897 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, IrelandG.
  • 189926
    His son Thomas Henry KEEGAN was born on 8 Jan 1899 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, IrelandG.
  • 190028
    His daughter Kathleen Eva KEEGAN was born on 9 May 1900.
  • 190129
    His son Ernest Victor KEEGAN was born on 29 Nov 1901 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, IrelandG.
  • 190331
    His daughter Caroline Elizabeth (Lina) KEEGAN was born on 24 May 1903 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, IrelandG.
  • 190533
    His son George Charles KEEGAN was born on 18 Jul 1905 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, IrelandG.
  • 190836
    His daughter Mabel Winifred KEEGAN was born on 14 Apr 1908 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, IrelandG.
  • 190937
    His father Peter KEEGAN died on 24 Aug 1909.
  • 192351
    His mother Eliza GODSELL died on 29 Apr 1923.
  • 194472
    His wife Maria MEREDITH died on 20 Jun 1944 in Rathleague House, Port LaoiseG.
  • 195482
    Death
    3 Nov 1954 | Newtown, NaasG

Citations

  1. [S69] IGI - International Genealogical Index; https://familysearch.org/search/collection/igi
  2. [S1037] Marriage Certificate of George Charles Keegan and Maria Meredith 5 Nov 1896, Registration District: Mountmellick; copy in the possession of the author
  3. [S1107] Death announcement: George Charles KeeganThe Irish Times (1874-Current File); Nov 5, 1954; ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Irish Times (1859-2008) pg10, accessed Jul 2009, “KEEGAN-November 3, 1954, at the residence of his son-in-law, Robert Levis, Newtown, Naas, George Charles Keegan, ex-N.T., late of Coolbanagher and Kinsale, in his 83rd year Deeply and deservedly regretted Funeral leaving house at 1 o’clock to-day (Friday) for Dysart, Enos (The Rock), via Monasterevan and Bloomfield Cross “Thou art my Rock and my Fortress.”
  4. [S1036] The Bradshaws, Find a Grave webpage http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37686718 (also 37768964 and 37821977)
Last Edited13 Jun 2010

Walter Samuel KEEGAN1

M, #1857, b. 29 October 1897, d. 7 July 1985
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Parents

FatherGeorge Charles KEEGAN b. 8 Apr 1872, d. 3 Nov 1954
MotherMaria MEREDITH b. 4 Jan 1866, d. 20 Jun 1944

Biography

Walter Samuel KEEGAN was born on 29 Oct 1897 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, IrelandG.2 He and Charlotte Jane (‘jeannie’) MOYNAN were married on 27 Dec 1922 in Corbally Parish Church, Co. Tipperary.2 He died on 7 Jul 1985, at age 87. He was buried on 10 Jul 1985 in Dundonald cemetery.

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:Maria MEREDITHE, ThomasD, SamuelC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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Citations

  1. [S1108] Death announcement - Walter SKeegan The Irish Times (1874-Current File); Jul 11, 1985; ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Irish Times (1859-2008) pg20, “KEEGAN - July 7, 1985, Walter S., eldest son of the late George Charles and Maria Keegan of Coolbanagher and Kiltsale; deeply and deservedly regretted Interred at Dundonald Cemetery, following Service at Bangor Abbey, July 10.”
  2. [S1462] Irish Civil Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, database: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/
Last Edited10 Dec 2016

Thomas Henry KEEGAN

M, #1858, b. 8 January 1899, d. 4 October 1966
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Parents

FatherGeorge Charles KEEGAN b. 8 Apr 1872, d. 3 Nov 1954
MotherMaria MEREDITH b. 4 Jan 1866, d. 20 Jun 1944

Biography

Thomas Henry KEEGAN was born on 8 Jan 1899 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, IrelandG.1 He and Jean McCARTHY were married on 11 Jan 1921 in St Multose Church, Kinsale, Co. CorkG.1 He died on 4 Oct 1966, at age 67.2
He was a Constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1921.

Family

Children with Jean McCARTHY d. 25 Nov 1978

DaughterRosemary Evelyn Grace KEEGAN b. 2 Dec 1921, d. 3 Feb 2008
SonThomas Richard McCarthy KEEGAN b. 2 Oct 1923, d. 20 Aug 2013
SonWilliam Henry KEEGAN b. 6 Apr 1927, d. 24 Oct 2017
SonJames Raymond KEEGAN b. 23 Jun 1929, d. 5 Dec 2017
DaughterSarah Marion Olive KEEGAN b. 14 Oct 1930, d. 26 Apr 1998
DaughterJean Myrtle Ann KEEGAN b. 2 Feb 1933, d. 12 Jun 2011
SonGeorge Albert Lawrence KEEGAN b. 20 Jan 1936, d. 10 Oct 2009

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:Maria MEREDITHE, ThomasD, SamuelC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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Citations

  1. [S1462] Irish Civil Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, database: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/
  2. [S2109] Patterson Website; MyHeritage.com
Last Edited15 Nov 2022

Kathleen Eva KEEGAN

F, #1859, b. 9 May 1900, d. 5 April 1990
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Parents

FatherGeorge Charles KEEGAN b. 8 Apr 1872, d. 3 Nov 1954
MotherMaria MEREDITH b. 4 Jan 1866, d. 20 Jun 1944

Biography

Kathleen Eva KEEGAN was born on 9 May 1900.1 She died on 5 Apr 1990, at age 89.2

Family

Child

SonGeorge Charles Keegan LEVIS b. 27 Oct 1926, d. 13 Dec 2008

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:Maria MEREDITHE, ThomasD, SamuelC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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Citations

  1. [S1109] Private communication from John Bradshaw (email 19 Jul 2009) of information from Joan Hales
  2. [S1110] Death announcement - Kathleen Eva Levis nee KeeganThe Irish Times (1874-Current File); Apr 6, 1990; -ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Irish Times (1859-2008) pg34, “LEVIS (née Keegan) (Renny, Ballyhooley, CoCork and Rathmore, Naas, CoKildare) — April 5, 1990, Kathleen Eva, beloved wife of the late Robert, dear mother of Charlie, Marwin and Joan, loved grandmother and great-grandmother, deeply regretted by her son, daughters and their families, relatives and friendsFuneral from Renny tomorrow (Saturday) at II o'c to arrive for Service at StColmeille’s Church, Rathmore, at 3.30 o'c approximatelyInterment immediately after Service "In Thy presence is fullness of joy"
Last Edited14 Aug 2009

Charlotte Jane (‘jeannie’) MOYNAN

F, #1860
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Biography

Charlotte Jane (‘jeannie’) MOYNAN and Walter Samuel KEEGAN were married on 27 Dec 1922 in Corbally Parish Church, Co. Tipperary.1
Charlotte Jane Moynan was the daughter of Robert Moynan, a Farmer.
For further information see the citations below.1

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Citations

  1. [S1462] Irish Civil Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, database: https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/
Last Edited10 Dec 2016

Mary WORREL

F, #1866
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Biography

Mary WORREL and Joshua WILKINSON were married on 12 Sep 1831 in Roskelton Church, Queen’s County.1

Family

Children with Joshua WILKINSON b. bef. 1810

DaughterMargaret WILKINSON b. 17 Mar 1834
DaughterMaria WILKINSON b. ca. 1842

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Citations

  1. [S556] Roskelton parish register, extracted by SHaggerty, September 2006
Last Edited25 Jan 2017

George Mitchell MEREDITH

M, #1867, b. 28 January 1911, d. 25 December 1985
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Parents

FatherWilliam Henry MEREDITH b. 19 May 1859, d. 1 Dec 1945
MotherSarah Jane MITCHELL b. 9 Aug 1874, d. 28 Mar 1960

Biography

George Mitchell MEREDITH was born on 28 Jan 1911 in Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaG.1 He and Blanche Marie DUGGAN were married on 29 Jul 1939 in Canada.2 He died on 25 Dec 1985, at age 74, in North Vancouver, British ColumbiaG.
For further information see the citations below.3

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:WilliamE, RichardD, WilliamC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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Citations

  1. [S506] Private communication
  2. [S450] Family Bible
  3. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
Last Edited23 Jun 2006

May A. JACKSON

F, #1870, b. 18 April 1887
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Parents

FatherThomas Wesley JACKSON b. 6 Jun 1859, d. 26 Feb 1934
MotherAnnie MEREDITH b. 30 Mar 1865, d. 18 Jul 1904

Biography

May A. JACKSON was born on 18 Apr 1887 in North West TerritoriesG.1
For further information see the citations below.2

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:Annie MEREDITHE, RichardD, WilliamC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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  • 1887
    Birth
    18 Apr 1887 | North West TerritoriesG
  • 190417
    Her mother Annie MEREDITH died on 18 Jul 1904 in Reston, ManitobaG.
  • 193446
    Her father Thomas Wesley JACKSON died on 26 Feb 1934 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Citations

  1. [S407] 1901 census, 1901 Census of Canada
  2. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
Last Edited11 Oct 2005

Howard M. JACKSON

M, #1871, b. 20 November 1888
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Parents

FatherThomas Wesley JACKSON b. 6 Jun 1859, d. 26 Feb 1934
MotherAnnie MEREDITH b. 30 Mar 1865, d. 18 Jul 1904

Biography

Howard M. JACKSON was born on 20 Nov 1888 in Ontario.1
For further information see the citations below.2

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:Annie MEREDITHE, RichardD, WilliamC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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  • 1888
    Birth
    20 Nov 1888 | Ontario
  • 190415
    His mother Annie MEREDITH died on 18 Jul 1904 in Reston, ManitobaG.
  • 193445
    His father Thomas Wesley JACKSON died on 26 Feb 1934 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Citations

  1. [S407] 1901 census, 1901 Census of Canada
  2. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
Last Edited11 Oct 2005

Lilly T. JACKSON

F, #1872, b. 31 March 1891
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Parents

FatherThomas Wesley JACKSON b. 6 Jun 1859, d. 26 Feb 1934
MotherAnnie MEREDITH b. 30 Mar 1865, d. 18 Jul 1904

Biography

Lilly T. JACKSON was born on 31 Mar 1891 in Ontario.1
For further information see the citations below.2

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:Annie MEREDITHE, RichardD, WilliamC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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  • 1891
    Birth
    31 Mar 1891 | Ontario
  • 190413
    Her mother Annie MEREDITH died on 18 Jul 1904 in Reston, ManitobaG.
  • 193442
    Her father Thomas Wesley JACKSON died on 26 Feb 1934 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Citations

  1. [S407] 1901 census, 1901 Census of Canada
  2. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
Last Edited11 Oct 2005

Freeman WILCOX1

M, #1873, b. 26 June 1888
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Parents

FatherWilliam John WILCOX b. ca. 1864
MotherSusan Georgina MEREDITH b. ca. 1867

Biography

Freeman WILCOX was born on 26 Jun 1888 in Ontario.
Marriage registration 016144-88 (Kent Co) WILCOX, Freeman, m, b June 26, 1888 father - Wm. John WILCOX, Farmer, mother - Susan MEREDITH, infm - W.J. WILCOX, Camden Twp.

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:Susan Georgina MEREDITHE, JamesD, SamuelC, SamuelB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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  • 1888
    Birth
    26 Jun 1888 | Ontario

Citations

  1. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
Last Edited3 Sep 2017

Jennie HOVENDEN

F, #1874, b. 6 December 1856
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Parents

FatherJames HOVENDEN
MotherSusannah MEREDITH b. 23 Dec 1823

Biography

Jennie HOVENDEN was born on 6 Dec 1856 in Canada West (Ontario.)1
For further information see the citations below.2

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:Susannah MEREDITHD, JohnC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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  • 1856
    Birth
    6 Dec 1856 | Canada West (Ontario)

Citations

  1. [S407] 1901 census, 1901 Census of Canada
  2. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
Last Edited30 Oct 2005

James HOVENDEN

M, #1875, b. 23 December 1857
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Parents

FatherJames HOVENDEN
MotherSusannah MEREDITH b. 23 Dec 1823

Biography

James HOVENDEN was born on 23 Dec 1857 in Canada West (Ontario.)1
For further information see the citations below.2

Connections

Family Line:Clonenagh Merediths
Ancestral line:Susannah MEREDITHD, JohnC, ThomasB, Early Clonenagh MEREDITHSA
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  • 1857
    Birth
    23 Dec 1857 | Canada West (Ontario)

Citations

  1. [S407] 1901 census, 1901 Census of Canada
  2. [S383] Sharon Haggerty, Website: Haggerty Ancestors and Related Families, http://winters-online.net/sharon-haggerty-db/
Last Edited30 Oct 2005
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