Brennan Families (and all Surname Variations) Traveling from Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Arriving in the Port of New York, U.S.A. in the Second Quarter of 1852, Documented in Ship Passenger and Port Arrival Lists
A large percentage of the Irish that emigrated from the Connaught areas of Mayo, Roscommon, Galway, Sligo and Leitrim departed from the Liverpool Port in Lancashire, England. The ship passenger lists are an important part of our genealogical research-the link that "gets us across the pond" from America to Europe. It is perhaps the biggest gap in my own Brennan genealogical research that I have yet to find them in the "Famine Ship" passenger lists. I know that they traveled in either 1851 or 1852 so I am beginning my record analysis with these two years. The Surname Brennan was one of the 25 most prevalent surnames in Ireland so the task can be a bit intimidating, but none the less an important search to undertake! I will be creating this compilations based on my findings from viewing the actual passenger manifests and not someone else's transcriptions unless otherwise noted. Keep in mind that this is a work in progress! These compilations will be added to over time as I uncover new resources (online, books etc) with new data. In addition to ancestry.com's wonderful database on New York Passenger Lists, Family Search has an amazing on line database of images from New York Passenger Lists 1820-1897.
It is my objective to not only find my second great grandparents Martin Brennan and Catherine Corcoran but to help me identify other Brennan, Corcoran, Coffee, and Gahagan families that may have immigrated from Mayo or Roscommon to Liverpool and on to New York in the Passenger and Port lists so that I might be able to link them with Mayo and Roscommon Church records, English Census Records and U.S. Census Records. I welcome feedback and collaboration with other Genealogists researching their Brennan/Corcoran/Coffee and Gahagan roots to link these families together and find our shared ancestry!
These Records will be presented first by month of arrival, alphabetically by ship name and then the "clusters" of Brennans that appear to have traveled together will be presented in the order in which they appear on the manifest for each family (and alphabetically by the first members given name if there is more than one family). If you think you see your family in this compilation, make a point to secure the original record from available sources such as ancestry.com to make your own assessment because they may be traveling with friends that I have not included in this compilation that may open up your whole tree!
Families with similar surnames worthy of mention: Hugh Bannan, (Miller,25) arrived on The Constitution April 1, 1852 and Mich Bannon arrived on the Arctic (bound for Long Island) April 12, 1852. Jno Bannin, a Tailor, arrived on the Waterloo April 15, 1852. Mary Branegan and children Kate, Jane and Patt arrived on the James Nesmith April 19, 1852.
Brennans who departed out of Dublin for New York: Mary Brennan, 20 year old servant from Ireland on the Bk Ganges arriving May 3, 1852. Thos Brennan 28, Laborer and Wm Brennan 22 Servant arrived on the Bark Wave on May 8, 1852. May Brennan, 25 Servant, arrived on the same ship and day.
| Ship and Arrival Date | Brennan and Origins if given | Other Brennans that appear to be traveling with them | Age | Occupation | Misc. Info like Destination | Database, Book, Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sp Antarctic; Arrival April 1, 1852 | Brennan, Jno of Ireland | 23 | Laborer | America | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| Ship Constitution; Arrival April 1, 1852 | Brennan, John of Ireland | 27 | Tailor | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| Sp Northumberland; Arrival April 2, 1852 | Brennan, James of Ireland | 50 | Farmer | America | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| " | Brennan, Eliza of Ireland | 40 | Farmer | " | " | |
| " | Brennan, Eliza of Ireland | 19 | Farmer | " | " | |
| " | Brennan, Harriet of Ireland | 11 | Farmer | " | " | |
| " | Brennan, Ellen of Ireland | 9 | Farmer | " | " | |
| " | Brennan, James of Ireland | 18 | Farmer | " | " | |
| " | Brennan, Henry of Ireland | 16 | Farmer | " | " | |
| " | Brennan, Daniel | 14 | Farmer | " | " | |
| Sp Northumberland; Arrival April 2, 1852 | Brennan, Thomas of Ireland | 18 | Mason | America | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| Ship America; arrival April 9, 1852 | Brennan, Mary of Ireland | 20 | Servant | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| " | Brennan, James of Ireland | 21 | Laborer | " | " | |
| Sp. Arctic; Arrival April 12, 1852 | Branan, Wm of Ireland | 56 | Farmer | Pittsburgh | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| Sp. Arctic; Arrival April 12, 1852 | Brennan, Pat of Ireland | 12 | Farmer (") | Boston (Mary Bryan is listed above them destination also Boston- unsure if connection) | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| " | Brennan, Mary of Ireland | 9 | Farmer (") | " | " | |
| Sp. Arctic; Arrival April 12, 1852 | Brennan, Wm of Ireland | 18 | Servant | Long Island | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| Packet Ship Waterloo; Arrival April 15, 1852 | Branan, Biddy of Ireland | 30 | U.S. (says Lottus? came to Relation) | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | ||
| " | Mcguire, Barney of Ireland | 15 | " | " | ||
| " | Branan, Pat of Ireland | 8 | " | " | ||
| " | Branan, Ellen of Ireland | 6 | " | " | ||
| " | Branan, Bridget of Ireland | 4 | " | " | ||
| Ship Joseph Walker; Arrival April 19, 1852 | Brannin, Bridget of Ireland | 27 | Seamstress | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| Ship Saratoga; Arrival April 22, 1852 | Brennan, James of Ireland | 18 | America | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | ||
| " | Brennan, Mary of Ireland | 22 | " | " | ||
| Ship Saratoga; Arrival April 22, 1852 | Brennan, Owen of Ireland | 23 | Laborer | America | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| " | Brennan, Bridget of Ireland | 20 | " | " | ||
| " | Brennan, Catherine of Ireland | 21 | " | " | ||
| Ship Saratoga; Arrival April 22, 1852 | Brennen, Mary of Ireland | 8 | America (Mary, Isabella and Patt are listed after Patt Conner and separated from Michel and Catherine by Rose Ann Phillips and Rose Anne Screenen) | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | ||
| " | Brennen, Isabella of Ireland | 6 | " | " | ||
| " | Brennen, Patt of Ireland | 5 | " | " | ||
| Ship Saratoga; Arrival April 22, 1852 | Brennen, Michel of Ireland | 11 | America (they may have traveled with Mary, Isabella and Patt above) | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | ||
| " | Brennen, Catherine of Ireland | 10 | " | " | ||
| Ship Saratoga; Arrival April 22, 1852 | Brennen, Michel of Ireland | 24 | Laborer | America | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| Sp Ticondaroga; Arrival April 22, 1852 | Brennan, Elenora of Ireland | 20 | Servant | New York | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| Sp Ticondaroga; Arrival April 22, 1852 | Brennan, Mary of Ireland | 20 | Laborer | New York | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |
| Sp. Ticondaroga; Arrival April 22, 1852 | Brennan, Patrick of Ireland | 25 | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 111 familysearch.org | |||
| Sp Sarah G Hyde; Arrival April 24, 1852 | Brennan, Margt of Ireland | 18 | Laborer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp Sarah G Hyde; arrival April 24, 1852 | Brenan?, Patrick of Ireland | 45 | Laborer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| " | Brenan?, Mary of Ireland | 16 | Laborer | " | " | |
| " | Brenan?, Anne of Ireland | 18 | Laborer | " | " | |
| " | Brenan?, Elenor of Ireland | 30 | Laborer | " | " | |
| Sp Rip Van Winkle; arrival April 24, 1852 | Brannon, John of Ireland | 21 | Laborer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp F. P. Sage; arrival April 26, 1852 | Breenan, Ellen of Ireland | 48 | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | ||
| " | Breenan, Eliza of Ireland | 10 | " | " | ||
| " | Breenan, Thomas of Ireland | 7 | " | " | ||
| Sp. F.P. Sage; arrival April 26, 1 852 | Brennan, Mary of Ireland | 21 | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | ||
| Sp Yorkshire; arrival April 26, 1852 | Brennon, Thos of Ireland | 21 | Laborer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp Wm Harbeck; arrival April 30, 1852 | Brennen, Henry? of Great Britain | 27 | Laborer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp. Wm Harbeck; arrival April 30, 1852 | Brennan?, Joseph of Great Britain | 29 | Laborer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp. Ashburton; arrival May 3, 1852 | Brenan or Brensa?, Jas of Ireland | 30 | Farmer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp. Ashburton; arrival May 3, 1852 | Brenan, Thos of Ireland | 48 | Farmer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp Ashburton; arrival May 3, 1852 | Brenan, Might? of Ireland (a female) | 11 | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | ||
| Sp New World; arrival May 3, 1852 | Brennon, Bridgt of Ireland | 16 | Servant | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp. New World; arrival May 3, 1852 | Brannon, Peter of Ireland | 21 | Laborer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp Persian; arrival May 6, 1852 | Brennan?, John of Ireland | 25 | Laborer | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp Olivia; arrival May 7, 1852 | Brennan, Wm of Ireland | 22 | Mason | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org | |
| Sp Midas; arrival may 7, 1852 | Brennan, Dilan? | Brennan, Wm | 28 | Laborers | U.S. | New York Passenger Lists 1820-1891 Roll 112 familysearch.org |