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My name is John Spillane. I am going to be in Dinkle arriving 23rd of June and leaving the 26th of June. I have done a considerable amount of research with regards to my grandparents and here is what I know. My grandfather Thomas Spillane was born the 14 of December 1878 to James Spillane and Ellen (Deen) Spillane (birth registration # 10588254). They lived on Fahamore. I believe they lived at # 16 (1901 census) and then at # 25 (1911 census). My great grandmother was a national teacher and my great grandfather was a carpenter. My grandfather came to America around 1899 and I believe he was the only one to do so. If I have the correct 1901 family census it lists his siblings as Norah (possibly Honora age 20 - I believe born 14th May 1880), Mary (age 19 - I believe born 4th of February 1882), Ellie (possibly Ellen age 17 - I believe born 24th September 1883), Maurice (age 11 - I believe born 30th April 1889). I also believe there was a son John born 13th June 1886 who I suspect died as a child.

My grandmother Sarah Whelan was born 1st June 1877 to George Whelan and Ellen (Lynch) Whelan (birth registration # 11686193). They, I believe, live on Main Street in Dinkle and my great grandfather's profession is listed as Publican. If I found the correct 1901 census it listed there address as 21 In The Square (Tralee Urban, Kerry). I recall my family always saying my granmother came from Tralee. 

I would like to find the parish or parishes my grandparents were from and see if I can find more out about their parents an siblings. I would also like to find the cemetaries were my ancestors are buried.

I very much appreciate any help you may be able to give me.

Best regards,

John (Spillane)

Wednesday 22nd May 2013, 08:24PM

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  • Hi John

     

    Just to let you know I have forwarded your genealogy messge of one of our volunteers in Kerry. I have also sent your query to someone that shares your surname in Kerry....... there might be a connection!!     My own ancestors came from Dingle and it is a lovely area, as is Tralee.

    I hope you have a wonderful trip there in June and let us know how you get on.

     

    Best of luck

    Paula

    Ireland XO

     

     

    Friday 24th May 2013, 11:02PM

  • Hi John

    Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - CASTLEGREGORY

    Baptism of THOMAS SPILLANE of CASTLEGREGORY on 15 December 1878
    Name     THOMAS SPILLANE
    Date of Birth     13 December 1878
    Address     CASTLEGREGORY
    Father     JAMES SPILLANE
    Mother     ELLEN DEEN
    Child Denomination    RC
    Father Occupation    NR
    Sponsor 1    JOHANNA DEEN
    Sponsor 1 Address    NR
    Sponsor 2    CATHERINE SPILLANE
    Sponsor 2 Address    NR
    Priest    NR
    Book Number    Page    Entry Number    Record_Identifier
    N/R     N/R     163     KY-RC-BA-124873

    John if this is your ancestor and his parents then this is more than likely the parents  marriage, 

    Area - KERRY (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - CASTLEGREGORY

    Marriage of JAMES SPILLANE of CASTLEGREGORY and ELLEN DEEN of FAHAMORE on 30 January 1877

    Husband    Wife
    Name     JAMES SPILLANE     ELLEN DEEN
    Address     CASTLEGREGORY     FAHAMORE
    Occupation     NR     NR
    Father     THOMAS SPILLANE     JOHN DEEN
    Mother     NR NR     NR NR

    Priest    NR
    Husband Age    NR
    Husband Denomination    RC
    Husband Marital Status    NR
    Wife Age    NR
    Wife Marital Status    NR
    Husband's Father's Occupation    NR
    Wife's Father's Occupation    NR
    Witness 1    JAMES O'CONNOR
    Witness 2    PATRICK CREAN

    Book Number    Page    Entry Number    Record_Identifier
    N/R     31     N/R     KY-RC-MA-22049

    THE OTHER CHILDREN .......possibly

    Baptism of HONORA SPILLANE
    on 15 May 1880
    Parish/Church/Congregation - CASTLEGREGORY
    Area - KERRY (RC)
    Baptism of MARY SPILLANE of FAHAMORE
    on 5 February 1882
    Parish/Church/Congregation - CASTLEGREGORY
    Area - KERRY (RC)
    Baptism of ELLEN SPILLANE of FAHAMORE
    on 30 September 1883
    Parish/Church/Congregation - CASTLEGREGORY
    Area - KERRY (RC)
    Baptism of MAURICE SPILANE of FAHIMORE
    on 5 May 1889
    Parish/Church/Congregation - CASTLEGREGORY

    John there are Deane (which is how it is spelt now in Castlegregory/Dingle area, they have holiday cottages there, but of course you would have to check with them

    My ancestors may come from another line of the same family tree, My 2 x G Grandfather Patrick O'Connor married Elizabeth Deen in 1846 and some of their children came to New Zealand,  I also have Patrick's brothers & sisters went to USA (have just found out about them, good luck and enjoy your journey back to Kerry, I have made contact with some of our family in Ireland but have yet to make the journey

    Good Luck

    Maureen O'Connor NZ

    Saturday 8th Jun 2013, 04:37AM

  • Hi Maureen,

    Thanks you for your message. You are absolutely correct. The people you mention are my relatives. I am hoping to obtain more information whilst in Ireland. Maybe we are related.

    Thanks,

     

    John

    John Spillane

    Tuesday 11th Jun 2013, 03:23PM

  • Hi John

    I think your family might be related to the Spillane family that owns Spillanes bar in Fahamore on the Maharees peninsula (a few miles from Castlegregory). I was there myself last week on holiday and trying to trace my family (Kennedy) who lived in Fahamore at the time (house no 18 in 1901 Fahamore census). I spoke to Mrs Spillane who told me that   Fahamore residents were part of the parish of Stradbally back then and were buried in Stradbally cemetary.

    Best of luck with your search.

    D. Kennedy

    Wednesday 21st Aug 2013, 10:18PM

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