Andrew Quinn and Margaret Flanagan of Caherawoneen Near Kinvara in County Galway

Caherawoneen - 2016 [1]

Andrew Quinn, the son of James Quinn and Catherine Fahey (also seen as Fahy), was born around 1846 in the Parish of Kinvara, Townland of Caherawoneen (also seen as Caheravoneen) in County Galway, Ireland. Andrew married Margaret Flanagan on 28 November 1883 in Kinvara. Margaret, daughter of Patrick Flanagan, is said to have lived in nearby Moy. Andrew Quinn was a farmer.  At the time of the 1901 Census, Andrew Quinn was 55 years old.  He was living with his wife, Margaret, and seven children of their children. Andrew Quinn died on November 21, 1901. His burial place is unknown. [2]

For family reading this, Andrew was the brother of my husband's great-grandfather, William Quinn (1851-1903). The brothers were born in Caherawoneen along with many other Quinn family members, but by 1901, the only Quinns living in Caherawoneen were the families of Andrew and William Quinn. [3]

 

The Children of Andrew Quinn and Margaret Flanagan   

  

Mary Quinn was born on 19 October 1884. She immigrated to New York City in 1901 and by 1908 was married to James Sarsfield. They had at least five known children; Frances (Frank), Margaret, Katherine, James, and Mary. Mary died on 2 August 1970 and is buried with her husband and at least two children in Mount St. Mary’s in Flushing, Queens, NY. [4]

James Quinn was born on 11 November 1885. [5]

Bridget “Delia” Quinn was born on 4 January 1887. Delia arrived in New York City on 14 February 1910. She did not marry and lived with her sister Nora. Delia died in May of 1977 and is buried in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Westchester County, New York.[6]

Patrick Quinn was born on 08 February 1888. He married Mary Conroy in New Quay Church on 28 February 1927. According to Owen Quinn, Patrick and Mary had five children. Daughter, Teresa, wrote in 2001 that she was born in New Quay, County Clare, but that her father was born in Caherawoneen, next door to Bid and Mick Fahy.[7]

John “Jack” O’Brien Jr. - abt 1933[10]

John Quinn was born on 13 February 1889. John Quinn was found coming to New York City in 1911. In 1921, he made a trip to Ireland to visit his mother and returned to his "permanent address" at 943 6th Avenue in New York City. He is thought to have married Bridget Delia Gillane of Caherawoneen in Ireland in 1933. Was this actually the same John Quinn? Did he return and remain in Ireland?[9] 

Honor “Nora” Quinn was born on 17 February 1890. She came to NYC in 1909. She married John R. “Jack” O’Brien and in 1927 had one child John “Jack” O’Brien Jr. Nora died a widow, on 27 December 1973. Her place of burial is unknown.[9] 

Margaret Quinn Ryder obituary - 1978[11]

Margaret Quinn was born on 12 October 1891. She married Mortimer Ryder on 23 February 1933 in Kinvara. She died on 14 April 1978  and is buried in the Labane Cemetery in County Galway.[12]

Catherine Quinn was born on 09 May 1893.[13]

Michael Quinn was born on 29 June 1894.[14]

Tomb in Ardrahan - 2016 [16]

Nothing more is known about Catherine Quinn. Quinn researcher, Owen Quinn, wrote that Michael Quinn and James Quinn did not marry. This matches the following information told to me by Michael Fahey in 1981 when asking him about the burial place of Peter Quinn, brother of my husband's grandfather. 

The tomb in Ardrahan is where Peter is buried. Also, Mick and Jim are buried there - from the other Quinns. Make a right at the gate. No married person is in the tomb.[15]

When Michael Fahey referred to the "other Quinns" during our visit, he was referring to the Andrew Quinn family. If you have information about this family or any Quinns in this part of County Galway, please share.

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    1. Carherawoneen, 2016; digital images, from the privately held photo collection of Diana Quinn, Virginia Beach, VA, 2022. 

    2. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara, compiled by the Galway Family History Research Centre, 2002; copy of report privately held by Diana Quinn, Virginia Beach, VA, 2022. Teresa O'Mahony of Dublin Ireland, held the original report in 2002 and sent it to Diana Quinn in March 2002. Citations for all civil and church records of births, marriages, and deaths are found on the report. Also, "Ireland Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPBL-35KP : 11 March 2022), Andrew Quinn, Cahermore, County Galway, Ireland; citing Census, Cahermore, County Galway, Ireland, 0000330234, Public Record Office of Ireland, Belfast. 

    3. Ireland Census, 1901.

    4. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara. Also, Also, "New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9M8-2L49?cc=1999177&wc=MDSY-Y38%3A326209701%2C329895101 : 24 April 2020), New York > Petitions for naturalization and petition evidence 1920 vol 420, no 104101-104349 > image 87 of 628; Citing multiple County Clerk offices of New York. Also, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176917126/mary-sarsfield: accessed 30 October 2022), memorial page for Mary Sarsfield (1884–4 Aug 1970), Find a Grave Memorial ID 176917126, citing Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA; Maintained by Not Forgotten - Wis. (contributor 48187279).

    5. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara. 

    6. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara. Also, New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, database with images, Ancestry.com  (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7488/images/NYT715_1411-0314? : accessed 14 October 2022); 14 February 1910, Campania, entry for Bridget Quinn; Microfilm Publication T715, 8892 rolls, NAI: 300346, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; National Archives at Washington, D.C. Also, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236555488/bridget-quinn: accessed 30 October 2022), memorial page for Bridget Quinn (4 Jan 1887–May 1977), Find a Grave Memorial ID 236555488, citing Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, Westchester County, New York, USA; Maintained by Festus95 (contributor 48058236).

    7. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara. Also, Andrew Quinn, genealogical notes; scanned images held by D.B. Quinn, 2022, from the privately held collection of Owen Quinn, Ireland, 2016. Also, O'Mahony, Teresa. Teresa to Diana, 2002. Letter privately held by D. B. Quinn, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 

    8. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara. Also, New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7488/images/NYT715_1689-0741? : accessed 14 October 2022); 3 Jun 1911, Campania, entry for John Quinn; Microfilm Publication A3426. NAI: 4441521. National Archives at Washington, D.C. Also, New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7488/images/NYT715_3000-0175? : accessed 14 October 2022); 27 Jul 1921, Cameronia, entry for John Quinn; Microfilm Publication A3426. NAI: 4441521. National Archives at Washington, D.C.

    9. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara. Also, "New York, Southern District, U.S District Court Naturalization Records, 1824-1946," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99HX-1Z5R?cc=2060123&wc=M5PJ-W38%3A351681201 : 7 September 2019), Petitions for naturalization and petition evidence 1926 vol 290, no 79551-79950 > image 583 of 1504; citing NARA microfilm publication M1972, Southern District of New York Petitions for Naturalization, 1897-1944. Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685 - 2009, RG 21. National Archives at New York. Also, O'Brien (Obituary), Daily News (New York, New York), 29 Dec 1973, p.189; database with images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95631456/obituary-for-nora-obrien/?: accessed 28 October 2022). 

    10. Jackie O'Bryan, photograph, ca.1937; digital image, from the privately held photo collection of D.B. Quinn, VA, 2022. Helen Quinn identified this photograph as the son of Nora O'Brien, her father's cousin.

    11. Ryder (Obituary), newspaper clipping, n.d.; scanned images held by D.B. Quinn, 2022, from the privately held collection of Owen Quinn, Ireland, 2016.

    12. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara. Also, Ryder (Obituary) newspaper clipping.

    13. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara

    14. The Quinn Family of Caherawoneen, Parish of Kinvara

    15. Andrew Quinn, genealogical notes; scanned images held by D.B. Quinn, 2022, from the privately held collection of Owen Quinn, Ireland, 2016. Also, Interview with Michael Fahey (Caherawoneen, County Galway, Ireland), by D. B. Quinn, November 1981. Transcript held in 2022 by D.B. Quinn (VA). 

    16. Tomb in Ardrahan, 2016; digital images, from the privately held photo collection of Diana Quinn, Virginia Beach, VA, 2022.