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Meehan Daniel 1843 – 1914 and Tierney Mary 1840 – 1885

This page is not finished. More than anyone I have been researching, I have to say, Daniel Meehan has me baffled as to what his true story is – whether…

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The Resiliance of O’Shea James (1836-1919) & Meehan Margaret (1842-1912)

Apr 18, 2025 marie

Margaret Meehan was born in Bruree and baptized there on December 23, 1834. Her parents were Margaret Shanahan and John Meehan, Her baptism sponsors were her maternal uncle Timothy Shanahan and…

I’ve written quite a bit already, but not everything has been published here yet. My plan was to review and polish each page before sharing it—but just in case time runs out, I’m now aiming to publish everything, even if some pages are still unfinished. I do hope to return and complete them properly later on.

The “O” in Irish Surnames: The presence—or absence—of “O” in Irish surnames can make research far more complicated than it needs to be. To simplify things, I’ve restored the “O” to any name that originally included it—for example, using O’Shea instead of Shea. This helps me track all related records under one consistent name, rather than searching for both versions. I know this might not match everyone’s preference, and I apologize if it causes any confusion.

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Meehan Daniel 1843 – 1914 and Tierney Mary 1840 – 1885

The Resiliance of O’Shea James (1836-1919) & Meehan Margaret (1842-1912)