Maumtrasna

Mám Trasna

Tomas O Flatharta

Tomas O Flatharta
Tomas O Flatharta
Tomas O Flatharta
Tomas O Flatharta

Meaning Cross Maum or mountain pass

 

Names: 

The standard name given to this townland was Maumtrasna and Mám Trasna was its official Irish name.  Other names given to this townland was Maumetrasna (By. Surveyors Sketch map), Mamtrasna (County Map), Maumtrasney (Local), Maumtrasny (Mearsman) and Maumtrasnee (Rev. Michl. Heraghty P.P.).

 

According to Coimisiúin na Logainmneacha (logainm.ie), Maumtrasna had 6 islands, 3 rocks, 1 mountain, 1 river and 1 hill.  The 6 islands were Carrigeenfair Island (Carraigín Féir), Green Island Small ( An Glasoileán Beag), Heath Island (Oileán Fraoigh), Whiteland Island (An tOileán Bán), Black Island ( An tOileán Dubh) and Long Island (An tOileán Fada). The rocks were Carrigeenbunnahown (Carraigín Bhun na hAbhna), Carrigeenmaumtrasna (Carraigín Mhám Trasna) and Carrigeennagool (Carraigín na gCúl). The mountain was Skeltia (An Scoltach).  The river was Srahnalong River (Abhainn Shraith na Long).  The hill was Knockaunnabausty (Cnocán na bPáistí).

 

Situation:

This townland is situated on the north side of the parish.  This village is bounded in the north by the ‘Lough Parish B.holla’ (sic.).  Bounded west by Aughagower Parish, Mayo and townland of Dhuletther. Bounded south by Dhuletther and Cummer and bounded east by Glanbeg West and Lough Mask.

 

Description:

Down Survey: The Down Survey was a cadastral survey of Ireland carried out by William Petty, English scientist in 1655 and 1656.  The survey was apparently called the “Down Survey” by Petty because the results were set down in maps; ‘admeasurement down’ was used; it is referred to by that name in Petty’s will.” (Wikipedia).  There is no townland information available for Maumtrasna in the Down Survey.

 

O Donovan’s (1838):  The proprietor for this village was James Gildea , Esq. of Clooncormack near Hollymount.  The agent for this townland was Thomas Fair, Esq. Roundfort near Hollymount, Mayo.  The rent for this townland was £50 per year.  There was some steep rough heathy pasturable mountain with some arable do and coarse boggy pasture. The crop of oats was middling but the potatoes were very bad.  The Co, Cess paid 11¼ d per acre half yearly for 31 acres. There was the village of Maumtrasna and a mountain Cap-a-thunnugh.  The antiquities were Corrigeen-waun-tranee, Illaun-yawbran-nee, Illaun Fhada, Corrigeen- bunnahown and Corrigeen-baur-a-lena.

 

Griffiths Valuation

According to Griffiths Valuation, Maumtrasna had a total acreage of 1648 acres, 2 roods and 23 perches.  The total valuation for this townland was £39.5s.0d.  James Gildea was the immediate lessor for this townland.  This village had one plot.

 

Plot 1 was composed of 1648 acres, 2 roods and 23 perches.  This plot was divided into 15 sub-plots labelled a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n and o. a was owned by Patrick Lyden, b was owned by Michael Joyce, c was owned by Michael Lyden, d was owned by John O’Brien, e was owned by Anthony Coyne, f was owned by Mary Joyce, g was owned by Ellen Collins, h was owned by Thomas O’Brien, i was owned by Patrick Duffy, j was owned by Michael Duffy, k was owned by Daniel O’Brien, l was owned by Patrick Joyce, m was owned by Thomas Collins n was owned by Martin Lyden and o was owned by Mary Gibbons.  The total valuation for this plot was £39.5s.0d.

 

Plot 1 a Patrick Lyden had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £2.0s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this subplot was £2.5s.0d.

 

Plot 1 b Michael Joyce had  a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £3.0s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0.d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £3.5s.0d.

 

Plot 1 c Michael Lyden had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £2.0s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £2.5s.0d.

 

Plot 1 d John O’Brien had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £2.0s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this subplot was £2.5s.0d.

 

Plot 1 e Anthony Coyne had  a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £2.0s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0.d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £2.5s.0d.

 

Plot 1 f Mary Joyce had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £2.0s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £2.5s.0d.

 

Plot 1 g Ellen Collins  had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.10s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this subplot was £1.15s.0d.

 

Plot 1 h Thomas O’Brien had  a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £2.10s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0.d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £2.15s.0d.

 

Plot 1 i Patrick Duffy had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £2.5s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £2.10s.0d.

 

Plot 1 j Michael Duffy had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £2.5s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this subplot was £2.10s.0d.

 

Plot 1 k Daniel O’Brien had  a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £4.10s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.10s.0.d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £5.0s.0d.

 

Plot 1 l Patrick Joyce had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.10s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £1.15s.0d.

 

Plot 1 m Thomas Collins had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £2.15s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this subplot was £3.0s.0d.

 

Plot 1 n Martin Lyden had  a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £3.5s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.10s.0.d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £3.15s.0d.

 

Plot 1 o Mary Gibbons had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.10s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this subplot was £1.15s.0d.

 

Census 1901

The Census of 1901 states there was 23 houses in this village and all of them were inhabited.  There was 134 people in this village in 1901, there was 56 males  and 78 females. Everyone in this village was born in Mayo and was Roman Catholic.  There is no Enumerator’s Abstract (Form N) available for this village. The Out-Offices and Farm Steadings Return (Form B2) is also incomplete, information about out-offices and farm steadings for houses 16 to 23 is unavailable.

 

House 1- John and Bridget Joyce

John (60) and Bridget (47) Joyce resided in house numbered 1 with their six children.  Their children were Michael (24), Julia (17), Thomas (15), John (12), Martin (9), Bartholomew (sic.) (7).  John (Snr.) was a farmer. Julia was a lace maker. Martin and Bartholomew were scholars.  John  (Snr.) and Bridget could not read or write.  Bartholomew could read only.  The rest of the household could read and write.  John and Bridget spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 2-Pat and Catherine Duffy   

Pat (40) and Catherine (38) Duffy lived in house numbered 2 with their daughter and Pat’s mother.  Their daughter was Margaret (3).  Pat’s mother was Mary (80).  Pat was a farmer. No one in this household could read or write.  Pat spoke Irish and English. The rest of the household spoke Irish only. They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 3-Nicholas and Bridget  O Brien

Nicholas (60) and Bridget O Brien (58) resided in house 3 with their three children and grandson. Their children were Margaret (25), Michael (21), Julia (16). Their grandson was Michael (1). Nicholas was a farmer. Michael (Snr.) and Julia could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.  Michael (21) and Julia spoke Irish and English.  Nicholas, Bridget and Margaret spoke Irish only.  Michael (1) was too young to talk.   They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms. They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 4-Thomas and Anne Duffey

Thomas (45) and Anne (30) Duffey lived in house numbered 4.  Thomas was a farmer.  Both Thomas and Anne could not read or write and spoke Irish only. They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 5- John and Mary Lydon

John (33) and Mary (37) Lydon resided in house 5. John was a farmer. Both John and Mary could not read or write. Mary spoke Irish and English. John spoke Irish only.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms. They had a piggery.

 

House 6-Pat and Nora Lydon

Pat (65) and Nora (50) Lydon lived in house numbered 6 with their four children.  Their children were Michael (20), Bridget (18), Kate (16) and Mary (12).  Pat was a farmer. Kate was a Lace maker.  Mary was a scholar.  Both Pat and Nora could not read or write, the rest of the household could read and write. Both Pat and Nora spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English. They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.   They had a piggery.

 

House 7-John and Maria Joyce  

John (60) and Maria (50) Joyce lived in house numbered 7 with their eight children. Their children were Kate (22), Pat (20), Margaret (18), Martin (16), Thomas (14), William (12), Julia (10) and Winifred (6). John was a farmer. William, Julia and Winifred were scholars.  John and Maria could not read or write. The rest of the household could read and write.  John and Maria spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 8-Martin and Kate Malley

Martin (30) and Kate (30) Malley resided in house numbered 8 with their four children.  Their children were Mary (13), Bridget (11), Kate (10) and Anne (4).  Martin was a farmer. Mary, Bridget and Kate (Jnr.) were scholars. Martin, Kate (Snr.) and Anne could not read or write, the rest of the household could read and write.  Martin and Anne spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 9-Pat and Mary Joyce

Pat (72) and Mary (40) Joyce lived in house numbered 9 with their three children.  Their children were John (10), Kate (4), Bridget (6).  Pat was a farmer. No one in this household could read and write and they all spoke Irish only. They lived in a 3rd class house with 2 rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 10-Michael and Anne Joyce

Michael (50) and Anne (40) Joyce resided in house numbered 10 with their eight children.  Their children were Mary (18), Bridget (16), Anne (14), Stephen (12), Sarah (10), Michael (6), Kate (4), and Thomas (2).  Michael (Snr.) was a farmer.  Bridget was a Lace maker.  Stephen, Sarah and Michael were scholars.  Michael (Snr.), Anne (Snr.), Kate and Thomas could not read or write.  The rest of the household could read and write.  Thomas spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 11-Margaret Collins

Margaret Collins (60) lived in house 11 with her daughter, son in law and three grandchildren. Her daughter was Bridget Gibbons (30), her son in law was James Gibbons (30) and her grandchildren were Patrick Gibbons (6), Martin Gibbons (5) and Anne Gibbons (6 months).  Margaret was a farmer.  James could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.  James spoke Irish and English.  Anne was too young to talk.  The rest of the household spoke Irish only.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a piggery.

 

House 12-John and Cathrine [sic] Collins

John (50) and Cathrine [sic] (48) Collins resided in house 12, with their five children.  Their children were John (17), Mary (16), Michael (12), Anne (10), Bridget (6).  John (Snr.) was a farmer.  Mary was a lacemaker.  Michael and Anne were scholars.  Mary could read and write.  Michael and Anne could read only.  The rest of the household could not read or write.  John (Snr.), Mary, Michael and Anne spoke Irish and English. The rest of the household spoke Irish only.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a stable, a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 13-Micheal and Mary Joyce

Michael (40) and Mary (40) Joyce lived in house 13 with their eight children.  Their eight children were Mary (16), Kate (14), Nora (12), Sarah (8), Pat (10), Ellen (5), Anthony (10 months) and Michael (13). Michael (Snr.) was a farmer.  Sarah, Pat and Ellen were scholars.  Mary (Jnr.), Kate, Nora and Pat could read and write.  The rest of the household could not read or write. Anthony was too young to talk.  Michael (Snr.) and Michael spoke Irish only.  The rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a piggery.

 

House 14-Michael and Bridget O Brien   

Michael (60) and Bridget (58) O Brien resided in house 14 with their nephew, John Lydon (10). Michael was a farmer. No one in this household could read or write.  Michael spoke Irish and English. Both Bridget and John spoke Irish only.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 15-Thomas and Bridget O Brien

Thomas (60) and Bridget (60) O Brien lived in house 15 with their daughter, Mary (15).  Thomas was a farmer. Mary could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write. Mary spoke Irish and English and the rest of the household spoke Irish only. They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 16-  John and Mary O Brien

John (45) and Mary (44) O Brien resided in house 16 with their five children.  Their children were Bridget (14), Margaret (13), Kate (8), Honor (7) and John (5).  John (Snr.) was a farmer. Margaret, Kate and Honor were scholars.  Margaret, Kate and Honor could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.  John (Snr.), Margaret, Kate and Honor spoke Irish and English, the rest of the household spoke Irish only. They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  The Out-Offices and Farm Steadings Return (Form B2) is uncomplete and information about out-offices and farm steadings for houses 17 to 23 is missing.

House 17-Margaret O Brien

Margaret O Brien (40) lived in house 17 with their three children.  Their children were John (12), Mary (10) and Bridget (8).  Margaret was a farmer. Mary and Bridget were scholars.  Margaret and John could not read or write, the rest of the household could read and write.  Margaret and John spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  Information of out-offices and farm steadings for this household is unavailable.

 

House 18- John and Catherine Joyce

John (55) and Catherine (45) Joyce resided in house 18 with their eight children.  Their children were Kate (19), Mary (18), Anne (14), Honor (10), Pat (9), John (7), Thomas (7) and Margaret (3).  John (Snr.) was a farmer.  Honor, Pat, John and Thomas were scholars.  John (Snr.), Catherine and Kate could not read or write.  Thomas could read only. The rest of the household could read and write.  Margaret and Catherine spoke Irish only. The rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  Information of out-offices and farm steadings for this household is unavailable.

 

House 19-Peter and Barbara Lydon

Peter (40) and Barbara (40) Lydon resided in house numbered 19 with their three children.  Their children were Mary (22), Catherine (17) and Peter (15).  Peter (Snr.) was a farmer.  Catherine could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.  Peter (Snr.) and Peter could spoke Irish only.  Barbara and Catherine spoke  Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms. Information of out-offices and farm steadings for this household is unavailable.

 

House 20-Ellen and Michael O Brien

Ellen O Brien (70) lived on house numbered 20 with her son, daughter in law and two grandchildren.  Her son was Michael (34), her daughter was Mary O Brien (26). Her grandchildren were Patrick O Brien (2) and Bridget O Brien (1 month).  Ellen was a farmer.  No one in this household could read and write.  Bridget was too young to talk, The rest of this household spoke Irish only.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  Information of out-offices and farm steadings for this household is unavailable.

 

House 21-John Lydon  

John Lydon (60) resided in house 21 with their four children.  Their children were Catherine (17), Kate (15), Margaret (13) and Mary (12). John was a farmer.  Kate was a lace maker. Margaret and Mary were scholars.  John and Catherine could not read or write.  The rest of the household could read and write.  John spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  Information of out-offices and farm steadings for this household is unavailable.

 

House 22-  Andrew and Margaret Joyce  

Andrew (65) and Margaret (60) Joyce lived in house 22 with their two children.  Their children were Andrew (18) and John (16).  Andrew (Snr.) was a farmer.   John could read and write.  The rest of the household could not read or write. Andrew (Snr.) and John spoke Irish and English, the rest of the household spoke Irish only. They lived in a 2nd class house with two  rooms.  Information of out-offices and farm steadings for this household is unavailable.

 

House 23-  John and Anne Casey

John (62) and Anne (60) Casey resided in house 23 with their son, daughter in law, daughter and granddaughter.  Their children were Thomas (30), Bridget (29), Margaret (20) and Mary (1).  John was a farmer.  Margaret could read and write, the rest of the household could not read and write.  Mary was too young to talk.  John, Anne and Bridget spoke Irish only.  The rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  Information of out-offices and farm steadings for this household is unavailable.

 

1911 Census

Ten years later the census questions were expanded to include the following: Particulars as to Marriage (which included – completed years the present marriage has lasted, children born alive to present marriage, total children born alive to this marriage, and children still living).  Everyone in this village was Roman Catholic.  There was no mention of the households numbered 6,14 and 21 in the 1901 census. These households were the Pat and Nora Lydon household in house numbered 6, the Michael and Bridget O Brien household in house numbered 14 and the John Lydon household in house numbered 21.  There was four new households in this village in 1911. These households were Patrick and Mary Lydon in house numbered 8 in 1911. The Thomas and Bridget Casey household in house numbered 11. The Bridget O Brien household in house numbered 15.  The Michael and Bridget Lydon household in house numbered 21.  There was two stables, 23 cow houses, 16 piggeries and three barns according to the Return of Out-offices and Farm Steadings (Form B2).

 

House 1-John and Bridget Joyce

John (70) and Bridget (68) Joyce lived in house numbered 1, previously numbered house 1, with their two children.  Their children were Martin (20) and Barthly (called Bartholomew in 1901).  There was no mention of Michael, Julia, Thomas or John (12) in this household for the 1911 census.  John and Bridget were married for 40 years, had ten children and seven of them survived.  John was a farmer.  No one in this household could read or write.  Both John and Bridget spoke Irish only. The rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a stable, a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 2-Catherine Duffy

Catherine Duffy (50) resided in house 2, previously numbered house 2, with their three children. Their children were Margaret (13), Patrick (8) and Bridget (6).  There was no mention of Pat (40) and Mary (50) in this 1911 census for this household.  Catherine was married for 14 years, had five children and three of them survived.  Margaret, Patrick and Bridget were scholars.  Catherine could not read or write, Bridget could read only the rest of the household could read and write. Everyone in this household spoke Irish and English.  Catherine and Margaret were born in Galway and the rest of the household was born in Mayo.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 3-Nicholas and Bridget O Brien

Nicholas (75) and Bridget (73) O Brien lived in house 3, previously numbered house 3, with their son-in-law, daughter and grandson.  Their son in law was John (34), their daughter was Julia (28) and their grandson was Michael Lydon (5).  There was no mention of Margaret, Michael (21) or Michael (1) in this 1911 census for this household.  Nicholas and Bridget were married for 48 years, had seven children and seven of them survived.  John and Julia were married for less than a year and had no children. Nicholas was a farmer.  John was a farm labourer.  John and Julia spoke Irish and English.  The rest of the household spoke Irish only.  No one in this household could read and write.  Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 4-Ellen O Brien

Ellen O Brien (80) resided in a house numbered 4, previously numbered house 20, with her son, daughter in law and five grandchildren.  Her son was Michael (50), her daughter in law was Mary O Brien (40), her grandchildren were Patrick (12), Bridget (10), Michael (8), Mary (6) and Thomas (2).  Ellen was a widow.  Micheal (50) and Mary (40) were married for 13 years, had five children and five of them survived.  Ellen was a farmer. Patrick, Bridget and Michael (6) were scholars.  Patrick, Bridget and Michael (8) could read and write, the rest of the household could not read and write.  Patrick, Bridget and Michael (8) spoke Irish and English, the rest of the household spoke Irish only.  Ellen, Michael (50), Mary (40), and Patrick were born in Galway, the rest of the household was born in Mayo.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 5-Peter and Barbara Lydon

Peter (65) and Barbara (73) Lydon lived in house numbered 5, previously numbered house 19, with their two children and Peter’s brother in law.  Their children were Mary (38) and Patrick (29).  Peter’s brother in law was Patrick Joyce (38).  There was no mention of Catherine and Peter in this 1911 census for this household.  Peter and Barbara were married for 40 years, had eleven children and six of them survived until 1911.  Peter was a farmer and wool weaver. Patrick  was a farm labourer.  Peter could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.  Everyone  in this household, except Mary, spoke Irish and English.  Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 2nd class house with three rooms.  They had a stable, a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 6- John and Mary O Brien

John (64) and Mary (60) O Brien resided in house numbered 6, previously numbered house 16, with their three children.  Their children were Catherine (called Kate in 1901) (21), Honor (18) and John (16). There was no mention of Bridget or Margaret in this household in the 1911 census. John (Snr.) and Mary were married for 30 years, had seven children and five of them survived. John (Snr.) was a farmer.  Catherine and Honor were lacemakers.  John (Snr.) and Mary could not read or write, the rest of the household could read and write.  Mary spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They have a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 7- Margaret O Brien

Margaret O Brien (56) lived in house numbered 7, previously numbered house 17, with their two children.  Their children were John (22) and Bridget (19).  There was no mention of Mary in this 1911 census for this household.  Margaret was a widow.  Margaret was a farmer. Bridget was a lacemaker.  Bridget could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.  Margaret spoke Irish only.  The rest of the household spoke Irish and English. Everyone in this household was born in Galway. They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms. They had a cow house.

 

House 8- Patrick and Mary Lydon

Patrick (35) and Mary (30) Lydon resided in house numbered 8,  this was a new household, with their two daughters. Their daughters were Mary (2) and Bridget (9 months).  Patrick and Mary (Snr.) were married for three years, had two children and two of them survived until 1911.  Patrick was a farmer.  Mary (Snr.) could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.  Mary and Bridget were too young to talk, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 9- Andrew and Margaret Joyce

Andrew (75) and Margaret (73) Joyce lived in house numbered 9, previously numbered house 22, with their two children. Their children were Thomas (35) and Andrew (29).  There was no mention of John in this household in this 1911 census.  Andrew (Snr.) and Margaret were married for 43 years, had four children and all four of them survived. Andrew (Snr.) was a farmer.  No one in this household could read or write.  Margaret spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms. They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 10- John Casey

John Casey (74) lived in house numbered 10, previously numbered house 23,  There was no mention of Anne, Thomas, Bridget, Margaret or Mary in this household in 1911.  John was a widower.  John was a farmer. John could not read or write and spoke Irish and English.  John was born in Galway.   They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 11-Thomas and Bridget Casey  

Thomas (46) and Bridget (47) Casey resided in house 11, this was a new household, with their six children.  Their children were Mary (12), Michael (10), Anne (8), Bridget (6), Margaret (4) and John (2).  Thomas and Bridget (Snr.) were married for 14 years, had six children and all six of them survived  Thomas was  a farmer. Mary, Michael and Anne were scholars.  Mary and Michael could read and write. Anne could read only. The rest of the household could not read or write.  Thomas, Mary, Michael and Anne spoke Irish and English, the rest of the household spoke Irish only.  Thomas, Bridget (Snr.) and Mary were born in Galway, the rest of the household was born in Mayo.  They lived in  a 3rd class house with one room.  They had no out-offices or farm-steadings.

 

House 12-Micheal and Anne Joyce

Michael (67) and Anne (56) Joyce lived in house 12, previously numbered house 10, with their five children and Michael’s sister.  Their children were Sarah (20), Michael (18), Kate (16), Thomas (14) and Martin (10).  Michael’s (Snr.) sister was Catherine Laffy (60). There was no mention of Mary, Bridget, Anne or Stephen in this 1911 census for this household. Michael (Snr.) and Anne were married for 30 years, had ten children and all ten of them survived.  Michael (Snr.) was a farmer.  Sarah and Kate were lacemakers.  Thomas and Martin were scholars.  Michael (Snr.), Anne and Catherine could not read and write. The rest of the household could read and write.  Catherine spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.   Martin was born in Mayo, the rest of the household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 13- John and Catherine Joyce

John (70) and Catherine (60) Joyce resided in house 13, previously numbered house 18, with their six children.  Their children were Mary (26), Honor (20), Patrick (called Pat in 1901) (18), John (17), Thomas (15) and Margaret (12).  There was no mention of Kate or Anne in this household in 1911.  John and Catherine were married for 32 years, had ten children and nine of them survived.  John (Snr.) was a farmer.  Mary and Honor were lacemakers,  Margaret was a scholar.  John (Snr.) and Catherine could not read or write, the rest of the household could read and write.  Catherine spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English. Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 14-Thomas and Bridget O Brien

Thomas (72) and Bridget (72) O Brien lived in house numbered 14, previously numbered house 15, with their two children.  Their children were Mary  (22) and Nicholas (20).  Thomas and Bridget were married for 42 years, had nine children and six of them survived.  Thomas was a farmer.  Both Thomas and Bridget could not read or write. The rest of the household could read and write.  Both Thomas and Bridget spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 15-Bridget O Brien

Bridget O Brien (72) resided in house numbered 15, this was a new household in 1911, with her son, daughter in law and three grandchildren.  Bridget’s son was Patrick (42), her daughter in law was Margaret O Brien (36).  Her grandchildren were Mary (8), Maggie (5) and Thomas (2).  Bridget was a widow.  Patrick and Margaret were married for nine years, had four children and three of them survived until 1911.  Bridget was a farmer.  Mary was a scholar.  Margaret and Mary could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.   Both Bridget and Thomas spoke Irish only , the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  Bridget, Patrick and Margaret were born in Galway, the rest of the household was born in Mayo.  They had a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 16-Mary Joyce

Mary Joyce (60) lived in house numbered16, previously numbered house 13, with her seven children.  Her children were Michael (22), Nora (20), Patrick (18), Sarah (16), Ellen (14), Anthony (12) and Margaret (10). There was no mention of Michael (40 in 1901), Mary (16 in 1901), Kate or Michael (13 in 1901) in this 1911 census for this household.  Mary was a widow.  Mary was a farmer.  Nora and Sarah were lacemakers. Ellen, Anthony and Margaret were scholars.  Mary could not read or write, the rest of the household could read and write.  Mary spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  Margaret was born in Mayo, the rest of the household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house, a piggery and a barn.

 

Hotel 17-John and Catherine Collins

John (64) and Catherine (58) Collins resided in house 17, previously numbered 12, with their three children.  Their children were John (29), Michael (23) and Anne (21).  There was no mention of Mary or Bridget in this 1911 census for this household.  John (Snr.) and Catherine were married for 34 years, had 10 children and five of them survived.  John (Snr.) was a farmer.  Anne was a lacemaker.  John (Snr.) and Catherine could not read or write, the rest of the household could read and write.  John (Snr.) and Catherine spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms. They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 18-Margaret Collins

Margaret Collins (75) lived in house 18, previously numbered house 11, with her daughter, son in law and her seven grandchildren. Her daughter was Bridget Gibbons (41).  Her son in law was James Gibbons (40).  Her grandchildren were Patrick (16), Martin (15), Anne (10), James (8), Mary (6), John (4) and Julia (2).  Margaret was a widow.  James (Snr.) and Bridget were married for 17 years, had eight children and seven of them survived.  Margaret was a retired farmer.  James (Snr.) was a farmer and shoemaker.  Anne, James and Mary were scholars.  James (Snr.), Patrick, Martin and Anne could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.  Margaret, Bridget and Julia spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  Anne, James, Mary, John and Julia were born in Mayo.  The rest of the household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 2nd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 19-Martin and Catherine Malley  

Martin (55) and Catherine (called Kate in 1901) (55) Malley lived in house numbered 19, previously numbered 8,  with their three children.  Their children were Bridget (22), Catherine (called Kate in 1901) (18) and Anne (15).  There was no mention of Mary in this household in the 1911 census.  Martin and Catherine (Snr.) were married for 24  years , had four children and four of them survived until 1911.  Martin was a farmer.  Catherine (Snr.) was a lacemaker. Anne was a scholar.  Martin and Catherine could not read or write.  The rest of the household could read and write.  Martin (Snr.) spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.   Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house.

 

House 20-Mary Joyce  

Mary Joyce (55) resided in house 20, previously numbered house 9, with her two children.  Her children were John (20) and Catherine (called Kate in 1901) (15).  There was no mention of Pat or Bridget in this 1911 census for this household. Mary was a widow.  Mary was a farmer.  Catherine was a lacemaker.  Catherine could read and write, the rest of the household could not read or write.  Mary spoke Irish only, the rest of the household spoke Irish and English.  Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house and a piggery.

House 21-Michael and Bridget Lydon

Michael (32) and Bridget (36) Lydon lived in house 21, this was a new household, with their two children.  Their children were Mary (2) and Peter (1).  Michael and Bridget were married for three years, had two children and two of them survived.  Michael was a farmer.  No one in this household could read or write.  Both Michael and Bridget spoke Irish and English, the children were too young to talk. Michael and Bridget were born in Galway, the rest of the household was born in Mayo.  They lived in a 2nd class house with two rooms,  They had a cow house, a piggery and a barn.

 

House 22-Thomas and Anne Duffy

Thomas (61) and Anne (48) Duffy resided in house 22, previously numbered house 4,.  Thomas and Anne were married for 17 years and had no children. Thomas was a farmer.  No one in this household could read or write.  Thomas spoke Irish and English. Anne spoke Irish only.  Both Thomas and Anne were born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with three rooms.  They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 23-John and Mary Lydon  

John (45) and Mary (46) Lydon lived in house 23, previously numbered house 5,.  They were married for 12 years and had no children.  John was a farmer. No one in this household could read or write. Both John and Mary spoke Irish only.  Both John and Mary were born in Galway. They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house and a piggery.

 

House 24-John and Maria Joyce (Sally) (sic.)

John (76) and Maria (74) Joyce (Sally) (sic.) resided in house 24, previously numbered house 7, with their three children and their grandson.  Their children were Patrick (called Pat in 1901) (31), William (26), and Julia (24).  Their grandson was John Halloran (5).  There was no mention of Kate, Margaret, Martin, Thomas or Winifred in this 1911 census for this household.  John (76) and Maria were married for 50 years, had eleven children and ten of them survived.  John (76) was a farmer.  Patrick, William and Julia could read and write. The rest of the household could not read or write.  Patrick, William and Julia spoke Irish and English, the rest of the household spoke Irish only.  Everyone in this household was born in Galway.  They lived in a 3rd class house with two rooms.  They had a cow house, a piggery and a barn.

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