Brennans (Brannans) Documented as Being Born in County Mayo, Ireland in the 1871 Lancashire County England Census
Documentation of the County of Birth in Ireland was fairly uncommon in the earlier years of the England Census records but was noted on occasion and increased after the 1851 census. This is a work in progress that I will add to over time.
These records are in no means complete. as I have not had time to go through the individual districts of Lancashire County at this point. I've noticed that on many occasions a Townland was given in these records (such as Castlebar, Ireland). This record would not show up on a search of Brennans born in Mayo, Ireland even though Castlebar is in County Mayo. I have also seen many individuals give their Roman Catholic Parish as a place of birth in Ireland. Athalone, a Catholic Parish in County Roscommon wouldn't show up in a search of those living in England born in County Roscommon either. These factors and the incorrect interpretation of the census taker's handwriting pose serious challenges to this search. Betsy Brannan was listed as being born in Ancommon, Ireland; however, a quick look at the record showed her place of birth clearly as Roscommon, Ireland. As I get time I will go through the districts of the England Counties that have the greatest concentrations of County Mayo born immigrants and add to these records.
Regarding Michael Brennan and Patrick Brennan at 92 Bradshaw Gate in Great Bolton Civil Parish, District 24: They are listed immediately after Catherine Brennan (Roscommon) as lodgers with the Scully family. They are listed as being from Heath? Ireland (does not appear to be Meath). There is a Heath in Carlow, Kildare, Kings County, Queens County, County Mayo in Crossboyne Civil Parish as well as a Heathfield in Roscommon. Due to the numerous possibilities I have not included them in this compilation.
Regarding John and Ellen Brannan in Liverpool Civil Parish, District 3: John is listed as being born in County Galway and Ellen in Mayo. They are not listed in this compilation because it is very unlikely that Brannan is her maiden name.
Regarding Michael Brennan and Hanora Brennan, Liverpool Civil Parish, District 53: Michael was born in Kings County Irenalnd and Hanora in Mayo. They are not listed in this compilation because it is unlikely that Brennan is her maiden name.
Regarding Maria Brennen who in the Lancashire, Toxteth Park Civil Parish, District 61 census: Maria Brennan was listed as being born in Hollymount, Ireland. I have not included this record because although Hollymount was a significant market town in the mid 19th Century in Kilcommon Civil Parish, Kilmaine Barony in County Mayo, this placename was also present in Counties Roscommon, Galway, Meath, Down, Fermanagh and Queens. Maria Brennan was listed as a mother in law to Henry Roberts; his wife Jemima C was born in Caerfially?, Glamorgan Wales.
Michael Brennan in Newton Civil Parish, District 10 was listed as being born in Redhill, Ireland. He may have been born in County Mayo; however, he was excluded from this compilation because there is also a Redhill in Cavan and Redhills in Kildare and Queens County.
I have highlighted the first name in each residence whether it be a head of household, lodger or inmate to help differentiate the groupings.
| Address | Name | Age | Born | Occupation | Marital Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Leigh St, Chorley Civil Parish, District 15 | Brannon, Atty, Head (may be her married surname) (Live next door to Michael Commons Family from Co Mayo) | 50 | County Mayo, Ireland | W | |
| 14 Leigh St, Chorley Civil Parish, District 15 | Brannon, Patrick, Son | 24 | County Sligo, Ireland | Labourer | U |
| 10 Dawson Square; Wardleworth Civil Parish, District 11 | Brannon, Margaret, Gran aunt (of Thomas Loftus, Head; his family follows) | 60 | Mayo, Ireland | Hawker | U |
| 10 Dawson Square; Wardleworth Civil Parish, District 11 | Loftus, Thomas, Head | 37 | Galway, Ireland | Chair Bottomer | M |
| 10 Dawson Square; Wardleworth Civil Parish, District 11 | Loftus, Bridget, Wife | 30 | Mayo, Ireland | Hawker | M |
| 10 Dawson Square; Wardleworth Civil Parish, District 11 | Loftus, Patrick, Son | 13 | Lancaster?, Rochdale, England | Throstle Doffer | U |
| 10 Dawson Square; Wardleworth Civil Parish, District 11 | Loftus, Thomas, Son | 11 | Lancaster?, Rochdale, England | ||
| 10 Dawson Square; Wardleworth Civil Parish, District 11 | Loftus, Michael, Son | 3 mos | Lancaster:, Rochdale, England | ||
| 12 Oak St, Heap Civil Parish, Town of Heywood; District 8 | Brannon, Patrick, Boarder (staying with Naughtin Family also from County Mayo) | 35 | Mayo, Ireland | Outdoor Labourer | M |
| 1 Fletcher St, Radcliffe Civil Parish, District 12 | Brannan, Thomas, Head | 28 | County Mayo | Labourer | M |
| 1 Fletcher St, Radcliffe Civil Parish, District 12 | Brannan, Mary, Wife | 26 | County Longford | M | |
| 1 Fletcher St, Radcliffe Civil Parish, District 12 | Brannan, Michael, Son | 3 | Radcliffe, Lancashire, England | ||
| 1 Fletcher St, Radcliffe Civil Parish, District 12 | Brannan, Maggie, Daughter | 2 mos? | Radcliffe, Lancashire, England | ||
| 7 Welches Court, Manchester Civil Parish, District 28 | Brennan, Michael, Head | 72 | Ireland | Labourer | M |
| 7 Welches Court, Manchester Civil Parish, District 28 | Brennan, Margaret, Wife | 60 | Ireland | Hawker | M |
| 7 Welches Court, Manchester Civil Parish, District 28 | Brennan, William, Son | 34 | Mayo, Ireland | Cloth Hawker | U |
| 7 Welches Court, Manchester Civil Parish, District 28 | Brennan, John, Son | 17 | Manchester, England | Works in a Stiffening Shop |
compiled from Ancestry.com 1871 England Census database on-line Provo, UT, USA; Ancestry.com operations, Inc 2004.