A Dalton born circa 1765 probably in Co. Limerick who had the following family.
James Dalton born circa 1793-1871 at Glenagower, Athea, Co. Limerick who married Mary Barrett 1794-1850 from Knocknagorna, Athea. James married into the Barrett place in Knocknagorna. James Dalton died from cancer of the leg on July 22nd, 1871 at Knocknagorna, Athea, Patt Dalton present at his death. His wife Mary Barrett Dalton died in 1850 at Knocknagorna. Family as follows –
1.Female Dalton (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) born circa 1805. It would appear that Female Dalton was married to Nicholas Liston 1796-1878 from Dirreen, Athea. Nicholas died on Nov 3rd, 1878, his son John present at his death. Female Dalton must have died as Nicholas re-married to Mary/ Ellen Hanley 1798-1878 and had the following children –
Mary ‘Maire Og’ Liston. Maire Og married Sean Tadhg O’Sullivan from Dirreen, Athea.
Johanna Liston 1830-.
Patrick ‘Padden’ Liston 1833-1922.
John J. Liston born Aug 28th, 1835. John J. Liston died July 24th, 1908 at Dirreen, his son Denis Liston present at his death. John married Ellen Scanlon 1838-1921 in 1858 and had the following family –
Patrick Liston born 1858-1934.
Nicholas Liston 1861-1867.
Johanna Liston 1863-.
Denis born July 15th, 1864 – 1923.
Mary Liston 1866 – .
Ellen Liston 1869 – .
Margaret Liston 1872-1872.
2. Ellen ‘Helen’ Dalton (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) (1806–1886) In March 1830 at Glin church, Ellen married Daniel Liston, born in 1795 at Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick and died on March 12th, 1883 at Dirreen aged 88 years, his son Martin Liston present at his death. Ellen Dalton Liston died a widow on Feb 4th, 1886 at Dirreen, Athea, aged 86 years, her grand-daughter Ellen Liston present at her death. Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton had the following family –
i. Thomas Liston (son of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born circa 1820 in Dirreen, died Oct 25th, 1900 aged 80 years, Ellen Vaughan, Dirreen present at his death. Thomas was a bachelor.
ii. John Liston (son of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born circa 1826 and died a widower at Dirreen, Athea on Feb 4th, 1906, aged 80 years, his grandson Thomas Liston present at his death. On Oct 10th, 1854, John Liston married Ellen Mulvihill and had the following family –
Mary Liston (daughter of John Liston & Ellen Mulvihill) born 1855, baptised July 9th, 1855.
Daniel J. Liston (son of John Liston & Ellen Mulvihill) born 1857-1907. On Jan 30th, 1879 at Glin Church, Daniel (Dan) Liston, a farmer from Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick, son of John D. Liston. farmer, married Brigid ‘Bid’ Griffin from Glenagragra, daughter of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury, the witnesses being William Aherne and Susan Howard. Brigid’s address given as Turraree, the bordering townland to Glenagragra. Brigid Griffin was born in March 1853 in Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick and died at Dirreen, Athea on Dec 29th, 1944 aged 91 years, her daughter in law Katherine Liston present at her death. Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston had the following family of 8 -:
1. John Liston. (son of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) born on April 25th, 1882. John emigrated and married Elizabeth Mackessey born March 22nd, 1890 and died on Jan 14th 1926 at New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A. I have Elizabeth Mackessy, born on March 28th, 1889, Tarmons. Emigrated in 1908 from mother Elizabeth, Tarmons to brother Martin Mackessy now living at 25 Button St. New Haven.
2. Paddy Liston (son of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) born Dec 12th, 1883 at Dirreen. Paddy emigrated to the U.S.
3. Ellen (Nell) Liston (daughter of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) born Nov 10th, 1885 at Dirreen. Ellen emigrated.
4. Tom Liston (son of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) born July 1st, 1887 at Dirreen. On April 6th, 1918 at Athea church, Tom married his neighbour Katherine (Kit) Shine, Dirreen, daughter of William Shine, the witnesses being Daniel Liston & Margaret Shine, both from Dirreen, Athea. Tom and Kit had three sons and two daughters as follows –
i.Bridget Liston who was born on Nov 29th, 1918. Bridget joined the nuns and became Sr. Aquinas. Celebrated her diamond jubilee on Friday April 27th, 2003.
ii.Dan Liston who was born on July 25th, 1920. Dan, who remained single in life was a noted Gaelic footballer and athlete.
iii.William Liston born post 1921, got married to Maggie Wallace from Tullyleague and lived in Glin.
iv.Michael Liston born post 1921, got married and lived at Birr, Co. Offaly.
v.Maureen Liston was born post 1921, got married to Flaherty, Kinard, Glin.
5. Mick Liston (son of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) born Aug 16th, 1889 at Dirreen. Mick emigrated to the U.S.
6. Dan Liston (son of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) born Oct 10th 1891 at Dirreen. Dan married and lived in Lower Athea. On March 20th, 1928 at Athea church, Dan Liston married Mary Enright, daughter of Michael Enright, farmer from Lower Athea, the witnesses being – John Griffin & Hannah Woulfe.
7. Mary Liston, (daughter of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) Born Aug 1st, 1893. Mary emigrated.
8. Bridget Liston, (daughter of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) born on March 17th, 1895. On March 10th, 1925 at Athea church, Bridget married farmer John (Jack) Goulding, Carrickerry, son of Jeremiah Goulding, the witnesses being John Liston & Hannah Griffin. The Goulding’s came from Knockanure to Carrickerry along with Robert Stack and Paddy Moore. The three families lived within a radius of on mile from each other on the Athea side of Carrickerry.
James Liston (son of John Liston & Ellen Mulvihill) born 1860-1865.
Thomas Liston (son of John Liston & Ellen Mulvihill) born 1861-.
Michael Liston (son of John Liston & Ellen Mulvihill) born 1863-.
John Patrick Liston (son of John Liston & Ellen Mulvihill) born on May 5th, 1867, died 1908.
iii. Daniel Liston (son of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born circa 1830. On Oct 18th, 1860 at Glin church, Daniel married Bridget Campbell, the witnesses being John & Edmond Liston. Daniel died a widower on Aug 1st, 1910 at 3 McCarthy’s Buildings, Cabra, Dublin 7, Maurice Dinneen from 17 Rosemount Road, North Circular Road present at his death. Maurice, no doubt, was one of the Dineen’s from Knocknagorna. Daniel’s occupation recorded as Law Clerk & Insurance Agent/House agent. Bridget Liston died on Dec 30th, 1907 at 3 McCarthy’s Buildings, Cabra, Dublin 7, aged 70 years, her daughter Joanna Liston present at her death. Family as follows –
Mary Christine Liston, born on Dec 3rd, 1864 at McCarthy Buildings, Cabra.
Alice Liston born on April 14th, 1866.
Joanna Liston born on Sept, 13th, 1867 at 3 McCarthy Buildings.
Margaret Liston born on March 12th, 1869.
James Liston born on Dec 22nd 1870.
Bridget Liston born on Aug 11th, 1872.
Daniel Edmond Liston, born on Dec 29th, 1873.
Edmond Campbell Liston born on Aug 10th, 1875.
Jane Josephine Liston born on April 2nd, 1877.
There were at least 3 more in the family who may have been born between 1860 and 1864.
iv. Martin Liston (son of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born July 30th, 1833 at Dirreen, sponsors – Thomas Sullivan & ? Connors. Martin died on Feb 22nd, 1925, Joe Vaughan from Dirreen present at his death. On Feb 12th, 1865 at Athea church, Martin, aged 30 years, married Johanna Walsh 1841-1830, aged 26 years, from Dirreen, daughter of farmer John Walsh, the witnesses being – Thomas Walsh & John Liston. The Walsh family lived where Jimmy Brouder lived in my time, off the Glin/Athea road. A family of the Carmody’s live there now, (April 2023.) Family as follows –
Daniel Liston born in Dirreen on Dec 10th, 1866, must have died as another Daniel born in 1883.
Ellen Liston born on Jan 14th, 1869.
Mary Liston born on Jan 16th, 1871.
Johanna Liston born on Jan 18th, 1873.
Bridget Liston born on Jan 14th, 1875. Bridget married James (Jim) Dalton, Glasha, Athea.
John Liston born on Feb 15th, 1877. On Feb 27th, 1906, at Athea church, John Liston married Margaret ‘Maggie’ Ahern Dirreen, daughter of farmer, John Ahern, the witnesses being Thomas Liston & Mary Ahern. John & Maggie settled in the home place.
Alice Liston born on Feb 16th, 1879.
Daniel Liston born on April 20th 1883. Dan married and ran a public house in Athea. (J.P. Collins’ in my time).
31 MAY 1888 to 30 JUN 1888 • Limerick Gaol, Athea, County Limerick, Ireland
Assaults on One-Another: Martin Liston and Michael Dinneen. Sentenced to 30 days hard labour. Dinneen also assaulted Martin’s brother Daniel Liston.
We have a Daniel J. Liston age 32 years from Dirreen, Athea who was charged with assault on Michael. Dinneen in Dirreen on June 30th, 1888 and was sentenced to 1 month in Limerick prison.
1901 Census, Residents of a house 28 in Derreen (Kilmoylan, Limerick)
| Surname | Forename | Age | Sex | Relation to head | R’eligion |
| Liston | Martin | 68 | Male | Head of Family | Roman Catholic |
| Liston Nee Walsh | Johanna | 60 | Female | Wife | Roman Catholic |
| Liston | Bridget | 25 | Female | Daughter | Roman Catholic |
| Liston | John | 24 | Male | Son | Roman Catholic |
| Liston | Allice | 21 | Female | Daughter | Roman Catholic |
| Liston | Daniel | 17 | Male | Son | Roman Catholic |
v. Edmond Liston (son of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) baptised on Jan 19th, 1835, the sponsors being – Joanna Quaid & Catherine Shine. Can’t locate a death cert for Edmond. Some Ancestry Trees have Edmund as, died on Jan 28th, 1909 at Ballynash, Foynes, Co. Limerick which is a different Liston family. These Foynes Liston’s originated in Killeaney, Glin, Co. Limerick before moving to Foynes.
vi. Michael Liston, born on Feb 21st, 1837, emigrated to the U.S. Married circa 1862 to Honora Mulvihill 1848-1909 from Toureendonnell, Athea. Died on 23 JUN 1920 • Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Daniel LISTON reports birth of HIS Grandson Michael LISTON, son of Michael LISTON and Honora MULVIHILL. Not Married. Illegitimate. Born 16th February 1864 Toorendonnell, Athea. Honora died on Aug 2nd, 1909 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.
vii. Mary Liston (daughter of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born Jan 9th, 1839 at Dirreen. No further information on Mary.
viii. Nicholas Liston (son of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born in Dirreen, baptised on Dec 28th, 1840 in Athea church, died on Jan 15th, 1922 at 619 North Circular Road, Dublin 7. aged 82 years, his daughter Kathleen Booth present at his death. Nicholas went to Dublin and worked as a law clerk. He married Adeline Lore on Aug 23rd, 1864, Adeline born in Dublin, an only daughter to Prosper Lore 1822-1873. A newspaper cutting has the following – ‘’Mr. Nicholas Liston, 3 McCarthy’s Buildings, Cabra Road, Dublin & Athea, Co. Limerick to Anne Jane (sic), only daughter of Prosper Lore, ESQ, of Dublin. Marriage record names bride as, Adeline Lore.’’ Citations from (Catholic Telegraph, pg 6.___Freeman’s Journal, pg 3.___ The Evening Freeman, pg 4. Source: British Newspaper Archive (BNA). Adeline died Jan 18th, 1917 at 619 N.C.R., Dublin 7, aged 70 years, her widower Nicholas present at her death.
Nicholas Liston & Adeline Lore had the following family –
Ellen Mary Liston born on May 15th, 1865 at 6 Wellesley Place.
Prosper James Liston born on Aug 20th, 1867 at 6 Wellesley Place, died on Jan 2nd, 1939 at North Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England.
Olivia Mary Liston born on Dec 29th, 1869 at 8 Wellesley Place, Dromcondra, Dublin 1, died 1920.
Adeline Louise Liston born on Jan 12th, 1872 at 8 Wellesley Place. Died 1917.
Alice Mary Liston born on May 7th, 1873 at 6 Wellesley Place.
Mary Frances Liston 1875-1877.
Catherine Mary Liston born on Oct 6th, 1878 at 22 Richmond Place.
Daniel Aloysius Liston born on Dec 28th, 1880 at 22 Richmond Place.
Kathleen Liston born ??, married on July 22nd 1914 at the church of St. Agatha to Walter Booth, a law clerk from 22 Richmond Place, N.C.R., son of William Booth, an accountant, the witnesses – Patrick Sheridan & Olivia Liston. (Not sure if Kathleen & Catherine Mary are the same person)
James Joseph Liston born on Aug 1st, 1887 at 22 Richmond Place.
ix. Alice Liston (daughter of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born circa 1848 in Dirreen, Athea, died 1912 at Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. On May 2nd, 1867 at Athea church, Alice married Michael Mulvihill, Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being – Daniel Liston & Michael Mulvihill. Michael Mulvihill died on Feb 18th, 1899, aged 79 years, his son Thomas present at his death. Alice died on Dec 19th, 1912, aged 64 years, her son Nicholas Mulvihill present at her death. Family as follows –
Daniel Mulvihill born1868, died on 22 May 1946 • Ohio, USA, married to Mary ?.
Mary Mulvihill born on Jan 8th,1870, died on March 22nd, 1946 at Dromreask, Glin. On Feb 25th, 1911 at Newtownsandes church, Mary married John (Jack) Flynn, Dromreask, Glin, son of farmer Maurice Flynn, the witnesses being – Maurice Flynn & Hannah Mulvihill. Maurice Flynn was married to Cornane.
Thomas Mulvihill born on May 4th,1873, died on Oct 9th, 1959 at Belmont County, Ohio, USA. On April 25th, 1912 at Washington County, Ohio, USA, Thomas married Nora O’Connor, daughter of Joseph O’Connor & Nora Histon.
John (Jack) Mulvihill born on Jan 13th, 1875, died on April 20th, 1963 at Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. On April 29th, 1924 at Ballyhahill church, John (Jack) Mulvihill, aged 48 years, married Margaret Shanahan, Clounleharde, a widow aged 60 years, daughter of Daniel McGrath, the witnesses being- Nicholas Mulvihill & Bridget King.
Johannah (Hannie) Mulvihill born Jan 19th, 1877, died on Oct 3rd, 1963. On April 27th, 1915 at Newtownsandes church, Johanna married Patrick Stack from Aughrim, son of John Stack, the witnesses being – Pat Stack & Mary A. Kelly.
Martin Mulvihill born on Jan 1st, 1880, died Dec 11th, 1961. On Feb 16th, 1915 at Loughill church, Martin married Catherine (Kate) Sullivan, aged 11 years in Census hereunder, Clounleharde/Glenbaun, Ballyhahill, daughter of Jeremiah O’ Sullivan & Hanora O’Grady, the witnesses being – Nicholas Mulvihill & Winifred O’Sullivan. Jeremiah O’Sullivan’s marriage as follows – On Jan 17th, 1866 at Loughill church, Jeremiah O’Sullivan, Clounleharde, aged 24 years, a labourer, son of Owen O’Sullivan, a labourer, married Hanora O’Grady, aged 22 years, daughter of Patrick O’Grady from Clounleharde, the witnesses being – Michael Costelloe & Margaret Hanley. It would appear that Hanora O’Grady had a sister Catherine O’Grady who on Sept 13th, 1871, at Glin church, married Patrick McElligott, Ballyhahill, son of Michael McElligott, a farmer, the witnesses being – Jeremiah O’Sullivan & Hanora O’ Grady. Catherine’s address given as Glin. The only concern I have, that Patrick O’Grady is given as a labourer in 1866 and a farmer in 1871.
1901 Census Residents of a house 22 in Glenbaun (Kilmoylan, Limerick)
| Surname | Forename | Age | Sex | Relation to head | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O’Sullivan | Jeremiah | 60 | Male | Head of Family | Roman Catholic |
| O’Sullivan Nee O’Grady | Hanora | 55 | Female | Wife | Roman Catholic |
| O’Sullivan | Margaret | 21 | Female | Daughter | Rom Catholic |
| O’Sullivan | Hanora | 19 | Female | Daughter | Rom Catholic |
| OSullivan | James | 17 | Male | Son | Rom Catholic |
| O’Sullivan | Richard | 15 | Male | Son | Roman Cathc |
| O’Sullivan | Kate | 11 | Female | Daughter | Roman Catholic |
| O’Sullivan | Stephen | 9 | Male | Son | Roman Catholic |
| Flahavan | Margaret | 5 | Female | Grand Daughter | Roman Catholic |
| Flahavan | Pat | 3 | Male | Grand Son | Roman Catholic |
Edmund Mulvihill born on July 24th, 1882.
Nicholas Mulvihill born on June 10th, 1884 and died on June 4th, 1957 at the Regional Hospital, Limerick, Nicholas lived in Clounleharde with his brother John Mulvihill and wife Margaret ‘Mai’ Shanahan.,
James (Jim) Mulvihill born on Sept 28th, 1878, died Dec 1958 and buried in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. On July 15th, 1914 at St. Brigid’s church, Ballinamore, James Mulvihill, solicitor’s clerk, married Brigid Mullany, a National School teacher from Ballinamore, daughter of John Mullany, the witnesses being – Peter Dolan & Lavinia Mullany. James Mulvihill listed in the following Census at the home of James Haugh, an accountant from Limerick. The Liston’s listed are James’ cousins, the family of Daniel Liston & Bridget Campbell.
1901 Census Residents of a house 35 in Cabra Road (Glasnevin, Dublin)
| Surname | Forename | Age | Sex | Relation to head | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haugh | James D | 37 | Male | Head of Family | Roman Catholic |
| Liston | Alice | 27 | Female | Visitor | Roman Catholic |
| Liston | Bridget | 23 | Female | Visitor | Roman Catholic |
| Liston | Edmond | 24 | Male | Visitor | Roman Catholic |
| Mulvihill | James | 21 | Male | Visitor | Roman Catholic |
| Haugh | Mary | 29 | Female | Wife | Roman Catholic |
x. Ellen Liston . (daughter of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) No information on Ellen.
3. Johanna Dalton (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) born circa 1810, married Thomas O’Sullivan 1815- and had the following family –
i. James O’Sullivan (1834–)
ii. John O’Sullivan (1836–)
iii. Martin O’Sullivan (1837–1926)
iv. Cornelius T. O’Sullivan born April 2nd,1841, in Athea, died March 23rd, 1913, at Allegheny, Pittsburgh. Occupation – Coal Dealer. Married. Family – Bridgita Bridget O’Sullivan (1848–) among others.
4. Margaret Dalton (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) (1816–) Born in Knocknagorna, Athea. On March 4th, 1848 at Athea church, Margaret married Timothy O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna, 1818-. the witnesses being – James Dalton, John Liston & Catherine O’Sullivan. Timothy was a blacksmith in Athea. They had a daughter Mary A. O’Sullivan who was born 1857/1858, known locally as ‘Mainey Peggy’. Mary married James O’Kelly, a carpenter from Templeathea. Mary A. O’Sullivan Kelly was 90 years of age when she passed to her eternal reward in Athea on March 26th 1947, Mary had a sister Nora (Nano) O’Sullivan who married Daniel Shine, a blacksmith from Athea. Daniel died on Jan 6th, 1902, from heart disease, aged 59 years, his widow Nano present at his death in Athea. Nora (Nano) Shine died a widow, on April 19th, 1934 aged 85 years, from a fractured hip, her son Timothy Shine present at her death in Athea. Daniel and Nano had a son Daniel Joseph Shine who died on Jan 5th, 1902, aged 16 years, from Scarletina, the day prior to his father’s death. Daniel Joseph was a postman.
Nano had a brother Cornelius O’Sullivan born on Oct 22nd, 1850, sponsors – Johanna Shine & Julia Barrett. Jimmy Dalton, Dirreen, Athea tells me (today Aug 23rd, 2023) that Cornelius was the grandfather to Connie Sullivan, Lower Rd, Athea. Connie died in July 2023. His mother was one of the Quille’s of Gortnagross, Athea.
I was informed that there were other children in the family, but the Athea parish register is almost impossible to read. I couldn’t find any other Sullivan born between 1850 and 1857.
1901 Census for Daniel Shine. Residents of a house 27 in Athea (Rathronan, Limerick)
| Surname | Forename | Age | Sex | Relation to head | Religion |
| Shine | Daniel | 58 | – | Head of Family | Roman Catholic |
| Shine Nee O’Sullivan | Hanora (Nano) | 52 | – | Wife | Roman Catholic |
| Shine | John | 28 | – | Son | Roman Catholic |
| Shine | Timothy | 26 | – | Son | Roman Catholic |
| Shine | James | 22 | – | Son | Roman Catholic |
| Shine | Micheal | 18 | – | Son | Roman Catholic |
| Shine | Dan | 15 | – | Son | Roman Catholic |
| Shine | Pat | 12 | – | Son | Roman Catholic |
| Shine | Edward | 7 | – | Son | Roman Catholic |
5. Elizabeth (Peg) Dalton (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) born circa 1820. It is thought that Elizabeth was married to Jeremiah O’Sullivan 1820-. Family as follows –
i. Hanora O’Sullivan 1849-1911. ???
ii. Elizabeth O’Sullivan 1850-1947.
When Nano O’Sullivan, daughter of Timothuy O’Sullivan above, was getting married to Daniel Shine, they gave her father’s name as Jeremiah O’Sullivan, blacksmith, Athea. According to the Athea Parish Register, Nano’s father was given as Timothy O’Sullivan, that I am certain of.
6. Martin M. Dalton 1826-1914. (son of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) On Nov 13th, 1852, Martin married Mary Roche in Athea, the witnesses being – William Roche & James Dalton. Mary was from Drominbeesom, Newcastle West, she died on Dec 14th, 1891 at Knocknagorna aged 68 years. Her husband Martin died on July 14th, 1914 at Knocknagorna aged 90 years, Daniel Broderick, Knocknagorna present at his death. Family as follows –
i. James Dalton (son of Martin Dalton & Mary Roche) born on Nov 26th, 1854, Knocknagorna,
ii. Alice Dalton (daughter of Martin Dalton & Mary Roche) married Michael (Broderick) Brouder 1837-1919, as per 1901 & 1911 Census. 25 years married with 4 children, and as per the following – On Jan 20th, 1886 at Athea church Michael Brouder, farmer, son of Cornelius Brouder, deceased, Templeathea, married Alice Dalton, daughter of Martin Dalton Knocknagorna, the witnesses being – Cornelius Brouder & Mary Anne Shine. (That’s the way Brouder/Broder/Broderick was spelt back then).
Alice Dalton & Michael Broderick (Brouder) had the following family –
…...Nora Broderick (daughter of Michael Broderick & Alice Dalton) born 1886 in Knocknagorna and died June 17 1969. Nora Broderick married Daniel Broderick born in 1877, Ballaugh, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, died June 24 1915.
Nora Broderick & Daniel Broderick had the following family –
……………………. Nance Broderick (daughter of Nora Broderick & Daniel Broderick) born 1912 and died Dec 1st,1977, Nance married Denis Sheehan and had the following family –
………………………....Private Sheehan (son of Denis Sheehan & Nance Broderick) who married Private Kennedy and had the following family –
………………………………… Private Kennedy who married Private Sexton.
………………………………… Private Kennedy
………………………………… Private Kennedy
………………………………… Private Kennedy
……………………….. Private Sheehan who married Living O’Sullivan and had the following family –
……………………………….. Private O’Sullivan
……………………………….. Private O’Sullivan
………………………. Private Sheehan who married Private Quaide and had the following family –
……………………………….. Private Sheehan
……………………………….. Private Sheehan
……………………………….. Private Sheehan
……………………….. Private Sheehan who married Private Hogan and had the following family –
…………………………………..Private Sheehan
…………………………………… Private Sheehan
…………………………………… Private Sheehan
……………………………………. Private Sheehan
………………………….Private Sheehan who married Private McCarthy and had the following family –
…………………………………… Private McCarthy
…………………………………… Private McCarthy
…………………………………… Private McCarthy
…………………………………… Private McCarthy
…………………………………… Private McCarthy
………………………………….. Private McCarthy
………………………… Private Sheehan who married (1) Robert Drewett and had the following child –
……………………………………. Private Drewett.
…………………………..Private Sheehan married (2) Private Gallier.
Con Broderick 1913-1995 (son of Daniel Broderick & Nora Broderick). On Nov 7th, 1942 Cornelius Broderick, Knocknagorna married Kathleen Dalton who was born on July 4 1918, daughter of Patrick Dalton, Knocknagorna, the witnesses being – John Brouder & Mary Ita Dalton.
Con Broderick & Kathleen Dalton had the following family –
……………………………….. Private Broderick
………………………………. Private Broderick
………………………………. Private Broderick
………………………………. Private Broderick who married Private Hanrahan and had the following family –
…………………………………….. Private Hanrahan
…………………………………….. Private Hanrahan
…………………………………….. Private Hanrahan
…………………………………….. Private Hanrahan
…………………………………….. Private Hanrahan
…………………………………….. Private Hanrahan
…………………………………….. Private Hanrahan
…………………………………….. Private Hanrahan
……………………..Private Broderick (son of Con Broderick & Kathleen Dalton) married Private Maher and had the following family –
……………………………………….Private Broderick
…………………………………….. Private Broderick
…………………………………….. PrivateBroderick
………………………………………..Private Broderick who married Private O’Connor and had the following family – 2 Living O’Connor’s.
…………………..Private Broderick (son of Con Broderick & Kathleen Dalton) who married Private Carmody and had the following family – 3 Living Carmody’s.
…………………..Private Broderick (son of Con Broderick & Kathleen Dalton).
…………………. Private Broderick (daughter of Con Broderick & Kathleen Dalton)
Mary Broderick, (daughter of Alice Dalton & Michael Broderick) born on April 14th, 1888 at Knocknagorna, died 1939, married Michael Broderick, born June 9th, 1889 at Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, died 1962. Mary Broderick & Michael Broderick had the following family –
……..Daughter Alice Broderick born 1913, married Tommie Clarke born 1909, had a daughter Marie Clarke born Dec 9th, 1937 who married Michael McGarry and had a family of 7 McGarry’s. Daughter Patricia Clarke born on Feb 24th, 1940 who married (1) Kenneth Stapleton died 1963, had one daughter Nancy who married Stokes and had a family of 3 Stokes. Patricia’s second marriage to Stan Butler who died in 1976. Patricia’s third marriage to Tom Mitchell.
…….Son Private Clarke born on Feb 10th, 19.. who married Private Arico and had a family of 3 Clarke’s.
…… Daughter Private Clarke born June 30th, 19.. who married Private Oiker and had a family of 2 Oiker’s.
…….Daughter Private Clarke born on Feb 15th, 19.. who married (1) William Clerkin and had 1 daughter. Private’s 2nd marriage to Private Hill and had one daughter in family.
…….Son Private Clarke born on Feb 10th, 19.. who married (1) Joanna Joyce and had a family of 2 Joyce’s. Private’s second marriage to Private Veling and had 2 Clarke’s in family.
Son John P.Broderick born 1914 and married Helen Hickey.
Daughter Nance Broderick 1917-1980.
Son Patrick Broderick 1919-1997.
Son Michael Broderick 1921-.
Daughter Mary Broderick 1923-. Married Ted Brosnan born Sept 22nd, 1921.
Son Bill Broderick 1925-.
Catherine Broderick (daughter of Alice Dalton & Michael Broderick) born in 1890 at Knocknagorna, Athea and died on March 4th, 1942. Married Mick Sullivan from Broadford, Co. Clare. Mick was born on March 16th, 1887 and died Sept 22nd, 1961. Family as follows –
i.Tom J. Sullivan 1917-.
ii.Michael Sullivan 1918-.
iii.Edmund Sullivan 1920-.
iv.John Sullivan 1923-1925.
Bridget Agnes Broderick (daughter of Alice Dalton & Michael Broderick) born Sept 18th, 1891 at Knocknagorna, Athea and died Oct 26th, 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri. Married, June 2nd, 1917 to John Joseph McAuliffe, born June 24th, 1891 at Lower Athea, Athea, Co. Limerick and died on June 11th, 1974 in Kansas City. Family as follows –
i.Lawrence Joseph McAuliffe born Jan 20th, 1919 in Kansas City and died on April 20th, 1999 at Olathe, Kansas.
ii.Bishop Michael F. McAuliffe born Nov 22nd, 1920, Kansas City.
iii.Thomas Patrick McAuliffe born on Feb 1st, 1923 at Kansas City and died March 13th, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri.
iv.John Denis McAuliffe born on Sept 26th, 1925 at Kansas City, Kansas.
v.Joseph Victor McAuliffe born on July 27th, 1928 at Kansas City, Kansas’
vi.William Robert McAuliffe born on April 16th, 1933 at Kansas City, Missouri.
1901 Census for Michael Brouder. – Residents of a house 23 in Knocknagornagh (Kilmoylan, Limerick)
| Surname | Forename | Age | Sex | Relation to head | Religion |
| Brouder | Micheal | 54 | Male | Head of Family | R Catholic |
| Brouder Nee Dalton | Alice | 36 | Female | Wife | R Catholic |
| Brouder | Norah | 14 | Female | Daughter | R Catholic |
| Brouder | Mary | 12 | Female | Daughter | R Catholic |
| Brouder | Cathrine | 11 | Female | Daughter | R Catholic |
| Brouder | Bridget | 9 | Female | Daughter | R Catholic |
| Dalton | Martin | 75 | Male | Father in Law | R Catholic |
| O Sullivan | Micheal | 23 | Male | Servant | R Catholic |
7. Joan Dalton 1825-1876 (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) married Patrick Sullivan from Knocknagorna, Athea. Joan & Pat had the following family –
1.Patrick O’ Sullivan (son of Patrick Sullivan & Joan Dalton) who married Mary Mullane from Dirreen, Athea and had the following family –
i. Mary O’Sullivan (daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born circa 1859 in Knocknagorna, who on Feb 13th, 1879, at the age of 20 years, married John Dalton, aged 30 years from Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick, son of William Dalton, the witnesses being – John Morgan & Mary O’Sullivan. (See the O’Sullivan family further on)
Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton had the following family –
i. Mike Dalton, (son of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born June 1st 1880, at Park, Kilcolman and died May 8th, 1947. Mike Dalton married Nellie McAuliffe, born Jan 8th, 1889 in Lower Athea, Athea to Laurence McAuliffe & Catherine Wright. Nellie died Feb 17th, 1973.
More on Laurence McAuliffe.
On Feb 17th, 1876 at Templeglantine church, Laurence McAuliffe, aged 32 years, from Meenoline, Templeglantine, Co. Limerick, son of Laurence McAuliffe married Catherine Wright, aged 23 years, from Gurtnagloss, Templeglantine, the witnesses being – John Wright & Mrs. J. Wright.
Family of Mike Dalton & Nellie McAuliffe as follows –
Mike Joseph Dalton born Nov 20th, 1915 and died June 29th, 1978. Mike married Ruth Anderson.
Sr. Aline Dalton born on April 26th, 1918.
Marguerite Dalton born June 10th, 1920 and died Feb 6th, 1997 at Kansas City, Missouri. Married Charles Williams.
Eileen Dalton born March 28th, 1922, married Bill Audley on Nov 17th, 1938. Bill was born Aug 23rd, 1920.
Jack Dalton born on Dec 26th, 1923 and died on Jan 31st 1994.
Josephine Dalton born on Aug 27th, 1926. Married Herbert Kerr.
Betty Ann Dalton born on March 23rd, 1932, married Nick Vassari.
Kathleen Jean Dalton born on Jan 29th, 1935 and died Jan 26th, 1948.
ii.Ellen Dalton (daughter of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born Aug 9th, 1891 in Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick. On Sept 30th, 1911 at Kilcolman church, Ellen married Tom O’Sullivan from Dirreen, Athea, son of Patrick O’Sullivan, the witnesses being – Patrick Woulfe & Mary Mullane.
Ellen Dalton & Tom O’Sullivan had the following family –
Sr. Liam O’Sullivan.
Sr. Rosarri O’Sullivan. Born 1920 and still alive today May 5th, 2023 aged 103 years.
Photo courtesy of Athea.ie
Mary B.O’Sullivan who married Martin Dalton from Glashapullagh, Athea. Martin Dalton married into the O’Sullivan place in Dirreen, Athea.
Martin Dalton and Mary B O’Sullivan and had the following family –
Private Dalton who married Private Casey, Knocknasna in Nov 1973.
Private Dalton who married Private Kelly, Coole West, Athea in June 1982.
Private Dalton who married Private O’Connor, Upper Athea in Sept 1974.
For more on the Glasha Dalton’s see further on.
iii.Josephine Dalton (daughter of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born on Oct 28th, 1883 at Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick and died 1980. Josephine married Dennis (Denny)John Mullane from Lower Athea (Knockbawn), they were known as the ‘Russian Mullane’s’. Denny was a brother to Paddy Mullane who won an All Ireland senior football medal with Kerry in 1909. Denny Mullane & Josephine Dalton had the following family.
Nell Mullane who married Bill Jankowski.
Mary Frances Mullane who married John Heverly.
John Denis Mullane, born July 4th, 1923 and died March 7th, 1999. John married Mary Costik, born Aug 25th, 1925 and died on Nov 25th, 1994.
iv.Margaret Dalton (daughter of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born on Dec 5th, 1884 at Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick. Margaret died 1911.
v.Bill Dalton (daughter of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born on March 31st, 1887 at Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick and married Minnie Morgan from Park, Athea. No family. The Morgan’s were land agents.
vi.Patrick Dalton (son of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born on June 8th, 1889 at Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick. Patrick married Mary Travers and had the following family –
Marjorie Dalton who married Joseph Pasteris.
Mary Ellen Dalton who married Charles Spencer.
Peggy Dalton who married Peterson.
Patricia Dalton married John Poggendorf.
vii.James Dalton (son of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born on May 30th, 1891 at Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick. James married Margaret Carmody. Margaret came from around Ennis, Co. Clare and had the following family –
Mary Dalton who married Ray Manning.
Monsignor Jack Dalton.
Peggy Dalton who married Bernard Sloan and had the following family –
Bernard Sloan who married Sarah Allain.
Stephen Sloan who married Carrie Wertz.
Mark Sloan who married Elizabeth ?
John Sloan who married Mary O’Leary.
Catherine Dalton who married Thomas O’Connor and had the following family –
James O’Connor who married Patricia deCoursey.
Timothy O’Connor.
Thomas O’Connor.
Kathleen O’Connor who married Tom Casey.
Robert O’Connor.
Mary Beth O’Connor who married Mike Pareda.
James Dalton.
Joan Dalton who married Eugene Callahan.
Patrick Dalton who married Nancy Klocken.
viii.Mary Dalton (daughter of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born March 17th, 1894 in Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick, died in 1977 in Kansas City. Mary married Michael Kelly and had one son in family Tom Kelly who married Rosemary Ammon.
ix.Stephen Dalton (son of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born on Dec 24th, 1896, died June 1980. Stephen married Mary Higgins, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Mayo, born ??, died 1979. Jimmy Dalton was telling me today Feb 6th, 2025 that Stephen and his wife Mary were home on a holiday in 1956 as Stephen attended the fair of Athea on Nov 14th, that year. Mary, who was staying with her family in Ballaghaderreen met up with Stephen at Shannon airport for the return journey. Mickeen ‘Den’ Mullane, who had a car at the time took Stephen to Shannon, Mickeen’s wife was doing the driving. Stephen Dalton & Mary Higgins had the following family –
Mary Ann Dalton who married Jack Watters and had a family of 7.
x.Catherine Dalton (daughter of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born on July 30th, 1898 in Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick, died 1979, married Pat Mahoney from Asdee, Co. Kerry, Pat died 1979. They retired to Asdee but couldn’t settle, thus returning to the U.S. once again.
xi.Bridget Dalton (daughter of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born on Aug 23, 1899 in Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick, died 1901.
ii. Nora ‘Nonie’ O’Sullivan (daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born Dec 1st 1876 at Knocknagorna, Ellen Dalton present at the birth. On Feb 20th, 1912 at Athea church, Nora ‘Nonie’ O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna, aged 33 years, daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna, married Roger Sheehy, Templeathea, aged 39 years, the witnesses being – William Dalton, Upper Athea & Mary Dalton, Knocknagorna. Roger was born Dec 9th, 1871 in Templeathea, the son of John Sheehy 1847 & Mary Dalton and grandson of Roger Sheehy who was born circa 1815 and died a widower on July 7th, 1912 at Templeathea, aged 96 years, his son John Sheehy present at his death, Mary Dalton was from Upper Athea.
Nora ‘Nonie’ O’Sullivan and Roger Sheehy had the following family of 3 –
1.John Sheehy (son of Roger Sheehy & Nora ‘Nonie’ O’Sullivan) who on Sept 3rd, 1940, married Mary B.O’Sullivan, daughter of John O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna & Bridget McEniry, Tubbertoureen, Moyvane. and had the following family of 8 –
Private Sheehy who married Private Adekeale.
Private Sheehy who married Private Walsh, Clearystown, Co. Wexford and had a family of 5.
Private Sheehy, emigrated to England.
Private Sheehy who married Private O’Keeffe.
Francis Sheehy, emigrated to England. R.I.P.
Private Sheehy.
Private Sheehy.
Kieran Sheehy R.I.P. who married Private Roche, Templeathea.
2.Mary Ann Sheehy (daughter of Roger Sheehy & Nora ‘Nonie O’Sullivan) who married Tim Mullane and had a family of 12, Tim was a brother to Tom Mullane, Knocknagorna and an uncle to Johnny Mullane and Conor. Tim and Mary Ann lived in Templeathea East. (Slientrach.)
3.Margaret Sheehy (daughter of Roger Sheehy & Nora ‘Nonie’ O’Sullivan) Margaret remained single in life.
iii. John O’Sullivan (son of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born on March 20th, 1874 at Knocknagorna. On Feb 17th, 1912 at Newtownsandes church, John married Bridget McEniry from Tubbertoureen Moyvane, Co. Kerry, daughter of Michael McEniry, the witnesses being – Patrick Dalton & Nora McEniry.
John O’Sullivan & Bridget McEniry had the following family –
i.Mary B. O’Sullivan (daughter of John O’Sullivan & Bridget McEniry) who married John Sheehy above.
ii.Alice O’Sullivan. (daughter of John O’Sullivan & Bridget McEniry) Alice remained single
iii.Jim O’Sullivan (daughter of John O’Sullivan & Bridget McEniry) who married Elizabeth Liston, daughter of Dan Liston, Dirreen and had the following family –
John O’Sullivan.
Daniel O’Sullivan.
Francis O’Sullivan.
Nora O’Sullivan.
Elizabeth Liston was a sister to ‘Pixie’ Liston who was married to John Liston, Dirreen. They lived in Dalton St, Athea.
iv.Michael O’Sullivan (son of John O’Sullivan & Bridget McEniry) who married Mary Casey from Lower Athea and had the following –
Mary Ita O’Sullivan.
Breda O’Sullivan.
Kay O’Sullivan
v.Patrick O’Sullivan (son of John O’Sullivan & Bridget McEniry) who married Mary Clancy and had the following family –
Private O’Sullivan.
Private O’Sullivan who married Private Barrett, Knockdown and Carhooearagh, Knockanure, Co. Kerry.
Private O’Sullivan.
Private O’Sullivan.
Private O’Sullivan who married Private Mullane, Knocknagorna.
iv. Patrick ‘Pat’ O’Sullivan. (son of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born on Sept 6th, 1879 at Knocknagorna.
v. Alice ‘Ali’ O’Sullivan (daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born on April 7th, 1867 at Knocknagorna. Alice married Denis Kenneally.
vi. Thomas O’Sullivan (son of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born on July 10th, 1871. Thomas married Mary ‘Minnie’ Browne and had the following family –
Elizabeth O’Sullivan who married John Dolan.
Fr. Bob O’Sullivan SJ.
James O’Sullivan who married Margaret Damon.
Mary O’Sullivan.
Thomas O’Sullivan who married Ann Ferris.
John O’Sullivan who married Patricia Murray.
vii. Catherine O’Sullivan, (daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born on April 1st, 1882 at Knocknagorna, died 1958. Catherine married Denny Cunningham born on Nov 28th, 1880 in Co Cork and died 1957 and had the following family –
Mary Cunningham who married John McGraw.
Cornelius ‘Neal’ Cunningham who married Catherine McDermott.
Patrick Cunningham who married Blanche ?.
Tom Cunningham who married June Irving.
Denis Cunningham born 1909-1917.
viii. Ellen O’Sullivan (daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born on April 17th, 1869, in Knocknagorna. Ellen married Timothy M. Dalton in Nov 1896. Timothy died Feb 12th, 1917 in Kansas City. Had the following family-
Margaret Dalton who married Bill Walters.
Thomas J.Dalton born Aug 4th, 1900, died Oct 20th, 1975
Sister Mary Josepha Dalton born 1904, died in 1991, Independence, Missouri.
ix. Johanna O’Sullivan (daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born on July 24th, 1864 at Knocknagorna and died Jan 5th, 1949 at Mudgee, Australia, aged 85 years. Johanna married John Griffin, Glenagragra, son of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury. John was born in 1864 and died on March 13th, 1896 at Mudgee, Australia, aged 32 years. 1861-1898. Must check correct date.
Johanna O’Sullivan & John Griffin had the following family –
i.Patrick Joseph Griffin born on 02 Mar 1889 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 29 Jan 1958 in New South Wales, Australia. He married Maud Mary Grace in 1912 in Glebe, New South Wales Australia. She was born in 1888. She died in 1964.
Patrick Joseph Griffin & Maud Mary Grace had the following 6 children:
i. MARY KATHLEEN GRIFFIN was born in 1913 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia.
ii. JOHN JOSEPH GRIFFIN was born on 04 Jul 1915 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He died in 1978.
iii. PATRICIA DOREEN GRIFFIN was born in 1916 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia.
iv. GERALD EDWARD GRIFFIN was born on 22 Nov 1917 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia.
He died in 1997.
v. ALLEN VINCENT GRIFFIN was born in 1920 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia.
He died on Jan 11th, 1924 in Bondi, New South Wales, Australia.
vi. ? GRIFFIN.
ii.Mary Kathleen Griffin born 1891 and died on March 26th, 1895 in Mudgee, Australia aged 4 years.
iii.GERALD GRIFFIN was born on 01 Oct 1892 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 02 Jul 1969 in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia. He married Florence Rachel May Bensteed on 25 Jan 1919 in Suva, Central Fiji, Fiji. She was born on 20 Oct 1897 in Suva, Central Fiji, Fiji. She died on 19 May 1967 in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia.
Gerald Griffin & Florence Rachel May Bensteed had the following children:
i. EILEEN BENSTEAD3 GRIFFIN was born on 06 Mar 1920 in Suva, Central Fiji, Fiji.
She died on 11 Mar 2011 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. She married ? PEOPLES.
ii. PATRICIA BENSTEAD GRIFFIN. She died in 2003.
iv.JOHN LEO GRIFFIN was born in 1896 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 13 Jan 1970 in Bronte, New South Wales, Australia. He married Dorothy Alice Molloy in 1934 in Sydney, New South Wales Australia. She was born in 1906. She died in 1991
v.Eileen Imelda Griffin born 1896 and died Nov 26th, 1896 at Mudgee, Australia aged 6 months.
x. James Patrick O’Sullivan (son of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane) born in 1861 at Knocknagorna, died Jan 19th, 1910 in Kansas City. James married Mayme O’Reilly, born 1870 in Kansas City, Missouri, died Sept 4th, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri.
James Patrick O’Sullivan & Mayme O’Reilly had the following family –
James Francis O’Sullivan born on Feb 28th, 1894, married Alice Cusack, born 1892 and died in 1946,
Maurice Joseph O’Sullivan, born on Oct 5th, 1895 and died July 21st, 1964. Maurice married Mary Margaret Killiger, born July 25th, 1906 and died March 6th, 1994.
John Reilly O’Sullivan, born Oct 22nd, 1898 and died May 24th, 1976.
Mary R.O’Sullivan born Aug 13th, 1900 and died on Oct 4th, 1945.
2.Kate O’Sullivan (daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan & Joan Dalton) who married Joseph Dalton and had the following family –
i. Paddy Joe Dalton (son of Joseph Dalton & Kate O’Sullivan) born on Aug 20th, 1887 at Knocknagorna, Mary Dalton present at the birth. Paddy married Mary Woulfe from Keale cross, Cnoickeens, Coole East. They were known as ‘the buachaill Woulfe’s’ and had the following family –
Mary Dalton. Remained single.
Willie Dalton who married Peg Clancy. Sister to Mary Clancy above.
Patrick Dalton who married Mary McGrath. Patrick was a member of An Garda Siochana, stationed somewhere around north Mayo.
Kathleen Dalton born July 4th, 1918 who married Con Broderick, Knocknagorna, Con born 1913 and died 1995 was the father of Dan Brouder, an agricultural contractor in my time.
ii. Bridge Dalton (daughter of Joseph Dalton & Kate O’Sullivan) who married Pat Woulfe, Keale, Athea. They were known as the ‘Moran Woulfe’s’. The current Mayor of Limerick is one of those Moran’s.
iv. Ellen Dalton (daughter of Joseph Dalton & Kate O’Sullivan) who married Con Shine in the U.S.A. Con was a brother to Tadhg Shine, the blacksmith and to Mossie Shine who used to cut turf in Higgins’ bog back in the 1960’s.
v. Johanna Dalton (daughter of Joseph Dalton & Kate O’Sullivan) who married Mike O’Connor from Cratloe, Athea.
vi. Joe Dalton (son of Joseph Dalton & Kate O’Sullivan) who married Kate Barrett. Lr. Dirreen, Athea. (Jamesy Barrett’s) I have Joe marrying Joan Barrett, must double check.
3. Ellen O’Sullivan, born 1834 and died 1896.(daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan & Joan Dalton) Ellen married Pat O’Sullivan born 1825 and died 1896. Ellen & Pat had the following family –
i. Con O’Sullivan who married Mary Connell.
ii. Patrick O’Sullivan.
iii. Mary O’Sullivan.
iv. Ellen O’Sullivan who married Jack Mullane and had the following family –
Ellen Mullane.
v. Bridget O’Sullivan.
vi. James O’Sullivan who married Lenora Darcy in St. Mary’s, Kansas City, Kansas. and had the following family –
James O’Sullivan
Martha O’Sullivan.
vii. Catherine O’Sullivan born 1871 who married Maurice Woulfe born 1871 and had a family of 14.
viii. Johanna O’Sullivan born on Aug 16th, 1868 and died June 7th, 1951. Johanna married John Pat Normile, born on Nov 10th, 1862 and died on Aug 14th, 1924. The Normile family may have come from Knockdown, Athea, Joe White lived there afterwards, on the right heading towards Glin, before Crough Creamery. Jimmy Dalton was telling me today Feb 6th, 2025 that his great great grandmother had 1st cousins, Normile’s from Knockdown, Athea. Johanna O’Sullivan & John Pat Normile had the following family –
Josephine Normile.
Mary Frances Normile on Aug 5th, 1897 and died on Feb 5th, 1951. Mary married Jan 27th, 1919 to Denis O’Hare, born on April 27th, 1890 and died on Sept 11th, 1961 and the following child –
Josephine Marie O’Hare, born on Jan 11th, 1918.
Ellen Theresa Normile born on Sept 2nd, 1897??? In Boston, MA and died on April 2nd, 1996 at Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
James Patrick Normile born on ?? who married Ruth Williams.
Katherine Elizabeth Normile born, 1902-1974 who married Bob Foster.
Margaret Josephine Normile married Albert Anthony Stoetxer.
Alice Helena Normile born on Dec 23rd, 1910, married on Dec 27th, 1941 to Thomas John Doody, born on Sept 14th, 1911.
ix. Tom O’Sullivan, (daughter of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton, Park, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick, (see Ellen Dalton above.)
8. Julie Dalton 1828-1906. (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) Julie emigrated and married William Coleman on Sept 9th, 1855 at Jefferson, Kentucky, U.S.A. William was born in Ireland in 1827. And probably died during the U.S.Civil War. His wife Julie applied for Civil War pension benefits as his widow on May 3 1867. They had four children.
Mary T Coleman (1856–1934)
Dennis Coleman (1860–1911)
Jane Elizabeth Coleman (1861–)
Ella Coleman (1867–)
9. Bridget Dalton 1834-1894??. (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) Bridget married James Liston, 1805-1893 Knocknagorna, Athea on Feb 11th, 1854, the witnesses being – Michael Mulvihill & Maura Liston. An age gap of 29 years. James Liston died on March 1st, 1893 at Knocknagorna, aged 88 years, his son Michael Liston present at his death.
Michael J Liston, Baptised on Nov 19th, 1854, sponsors – Thomas Sullivan & – Dalton. Michael died in 1940. On Feb 9th, 1889 at Ballyhahill church, Michael married Bridget Mulvihill, Coole/Killeaney, Glin, Co. Limerick, daughter of Denis Mulvihill & Kit Dillane, the witnesses being Edward Sheehy & Katie Mulvihill. Their daughter Mary Liston married John Hogan, Glin and their daughter in turn, Eily Hogan, born 19–. at Main St, Glin, married her 1st cousin Thomas Hogan in 1956, son of Patrick Hogan and Mary Cregan, Glin. Thomas Hogan was born on 07 Apr 1924 in Glin. He died on 19 Oct 2017 in Glin. I had a great chat with Eily, today, Feb 9th, 2023 and again on May 2nd 2023. Mary Liston had a brother, Daniel Liston who took ill following a raid on their home by the Black and Tans. The Tans were going to shoot his brother Michael’s horse. Daniel, who was in bed with the bad influenza of the time, got up and confronted them, he was never the same man again. There was another brother in the family, James Liston, who on March 17th, 1923 married Johanna Collins from Templeglantine, the witnesses being – Daniel Liston & Hannie Casey. James & Johanna subsequently became the father and mother of Mickey Liston, the ‘storyteller’.
The Liston’s came to Knocknagorna from Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry sometime in the early 1800’s. James Liston, above was one of four sons of Michael Liston, Michael was born circa 1780 in Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. He may have had two brothers who married two McAuliffe sisters, supposedly from Church St, Glin. These McAuliffe’s were connected in some way to the O’Brien’s of Scort. Michael was married to Ellen McElligott, Knocknagorna. Initially the family settled in Castlemahon, Co. Limerick before coming west and working at Captain -? which is now Leonard’s on the outskirts of Newcastle West, next to Churchtown graveyard. They lived in the town of Newcastle West in two houses that had galvanised roofing. The two houses were still standing up to a couple of years ago. When the family first came to Knocknagorna their house was in a field that was owned by the O’Sullivan’s, which was located east of Joe Dalton’s in Knocknagorna. Michael Liston, who was a cooper by trade, married into the McElligott place in Knocknagorna, where Mickey Liston lived in my time. During the famine, Michael made coffins from some of the large trees that had been blown down by the ‘Big Wind’ of 1839. Michael’s four sons as follows –
1. James Liston who married Bridget Dalton and had the following family of 8. –
i.Helen Ellen Ellie Liston, baptised on Jan 7th 1856–1951), sponsors – James & Helena Sullivan. Helen became a nun, taught at Knocknagorna National School before entering the convent. Helen died in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA on Oct 6th, 1951, aged 94 years.
ii.Mary Maria Liston, baptised on Nov 23rd, 1857–1947) Sponsors Timothy Sullivan & Margaret Dalton.
iii.Johanna Liston,(1857–1870) baptised on Feb 15th, 1857, sponsors – John Liston & Cath Sullivan.
iv.James Liston, baptised on April 22nd, 1861, sponsors – Thomas Sullivan & – Dalton. James died young.
v.Martin Liston, baptised on Nov 17th, 1863–), sponsors – Thomas Sullivan & Helen Dalton. Martin died aged 1 year.
vi.Patrick J. Liston, baptised on Feb 16th, 1865, sponsors – Patrick Sullivan & Maria Mullane. Patrick emigrated to Kentucky where he married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Hayes, (Hays), born circa 1864 in Kentucky and died 1900 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Patrick emigrated at the age of 17 years. Ancestry says that Elizabeth was born in Kentucky, however, Eily Hogan’s mother, Mary Liston, told Eily that Elizabeth Hayes was from Templeathea West, (Fairystreet, See No 13 in 1901 census) Lizzie Hayes 27 years in that Census would have been only 8 years of age when Patrick Liston emigrated. Patrick’s 2nd marriage was to Mary McGinley 1869-1948. Mary was born on May 6th, 1869 in Louisville of Irish parents and died on Sept 22nd, 1948 at Jefferson, Kentucky. Patrick died in 1952. It is thought that Mary’s parents came from Co. Donegal.
vii.Bridget Liston, baptised on March 15th, 1869, sponsors – Denis & Bridget O’Kelly. Bridget died in 1901. Bridget married Moore.
viii.Johanna Liston, 2nd Johanna to be born, baptised on Aug 7th, 1871, sponsors – Joseph Walsh & – Liston. Johanna died a widow on Nov 7th, 1956 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky and is buried in Calvary cemetery. She married Daniel Hallahan, born on March 17th, 1862 in Co. Cork, son of Jeremiah Hallahan & Norrie Connell. Daniel was a car repairer with the railroad. Daniel died on Oct 23rd, 1932 at Jefferson, Kentucky.
2. Maurice Liston, born on Feb 3rd, 1858 at Knocknagorna,. Maurice married Hanna Riordan. Can’t find a marriage cert for the marriage, so don’t know where Hanna Riordan came from unless she was one of the Dirreen Riordan’s.
1901 Census for Maurice Liston.
Residents of a house 8 in Knocknagornagh (Kilmoylan, Limerick)
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| Surname | Forename | Age | Sex | Relation to head | Religion |
| Liston | Maurice | 54 | Male | Head of Family | R Catholic |
| Liston Nee Riordan | Hanora | 56 | Female | Wife | R Catholic |
| Liston | Garrett | 70 | Male | Brother | R Catholic |
| Liston | John | 35 | Male | Son | R Catholic |
| Liston | Ellie | 30 | Female | Daughter | R Catholic |
| Liston | Maurice | 24 | Male | Son | R Catholic |
| Liston | Thomas | 22 | Male | Son | Roman Catholic |
Both Maurice & Hanora were deceased come the 1911 Census.
Maurice Liston died on April 20th, 1902 aged 88 years, his son John Liston present at his death in Knocknagorna. (Age discrepancy to census 1901.)
Hanora Riordan Liston died a widow on April 1st, 1910 aged 74 years, her son John Liston present at her death in Knocknagorna. . (Age discrepancy to census 1901.)–
3.Garrett Liston, aged 70 in above census died on April 15th, 1902, his nephew John Liston present at his death in Knocknagorna. (Accurate age to 1901 census)
4. Michael Liston married Catherine Dillane, Clounleharde, had a son John Liston, a carpenter, who on Feb 14th, 1878, aged 27 years, at Athea church married Catherine Barrett, dressmaker, aged 28 years, from Knockfinnisk, Athea, daughter of James Barrett, the witnesses being – William Liston, John Dillane & Ellen Barrett. John Liston’s address given as village of Athea, his father Michael’s profession given as a carpenter and James Barrett’s profession given as a tailor. They had a daughter Catherine Liston born on March 5th, 1882.
We have a Daniel J. Liston age 32 years from Dirreen, Athea who was charged with assault on M. Dinneen in Dirreen on June 30th, 1888 and was sentenced to 1 month in Limerick prison. Already referred to above.
We have a John Liston, baptised on July 10th, 1853 at Athea, father Patrick Liston and mother Helen Ahern, sponsors, John Moore & Margaret Ahern.
We have the death of John Liston from Dirreen on Dec 1st, 1872, aged 19 years, farmer’s son, informant Ellen Liston.
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Both the Dalton and Lynch farmhouse’s in Glasha were situated in the same yard and over all the years there was never a cross word spoken between the two families.
James Dalton, Knocknagorna, Athea was married to a McElligott. According to Griffith’s valuation 1852, James had 51 acres of land in Glashapullasgh (Glasha) but wasn’t living there. James had a son Johnny Dalton born circa 1825 and died at Glasha on May 10th, 1909, his neighbour Ellen Reidy, Glasha present at his death. On Feb 15th, 1872 at Rathkeale church, Johnny Dalton married Margaret McCarthy from Monagea, Co. Limerick, daughter of farmer, Moses McCarthy, the witnesses being – Pat Dalton & Brigid Danaher. Margaret McCarthy was a sister to Johanna McCarthy who was married to my great granduncle George Lynch, Glasha. Margaret McCarthy must have been living and working in Rathkeale as her address on marriage cert says, Main St. Margaret was born on May 29th, 1843 and died at Glasha on ?
Johnny Dalton & Margaret McCarthy had the following family –
1.Mary Dalton born on Feb 18th, 1873 at Clounleharde. (Glasha came under Clounleharde back then.) Mary married twice, firstly on Feb 6th, 1906, aged 33 years, at Athea church to Daniel Enright, Dromreask, aged 35 years, son of Patrick Enright, the witnesses being – Daniel Scanlon & Maggie Lynch, Maggie being my grandaunt. Daniel Enright died from Hemiplegia at Dromreask on Jan 30th, 1907 aged 35 years, his sister Johanna Buckley present at his death. This Johanna Enright Buckley was married to Denis Buckley from Rea, Duagh, Co. Kerry, son of Timothy Buckley, the marriage taking place at Glin church on March 2nd, 1905, the witnesses being – John Buckley & Lizzie Scanlon. It is of the belief that following the death of Mary’s husband Daniel Enright, Buckley attempted to take over the Enright farm. Daniel Enright had a brother Patrick Enright who was away in the ‘bush’ in Australia and had not been seen since he went out there. Apparently the conditions of the will made by his father outlined that if Patrick couldn’t be contacted in Australia, the farm was to be inherited by Buckley. Having being eventually tracked down Patrick returned home to Dromreask to a land war. A court case ensued in which Patrick won the day. Story has it that during a particular visit by Buckley to Dromreask his horse was shot from beneath him as he was going up the Blaine road. ‘It wasn’t me, says Patrick, because if it was, tisn’t the horse that I’d have shot’. Patrick Enright and his cousin Jack Normile were wrongly accused of the incident, were convicted and served a period of time in prison. On Thursday February 1911 the Enright farmhouse in Dromreask was burned to the ground. The building was found to be on fire at 4am by Denis Buckley who had arisen early to leave for Co. Kerry. Buckley alerted the other occupents who were powerless to put out the blaze, the flames being fanned by a strong southerly wind. Constables from Glin, Sgt Butler and Constable’s, Joyce and Walsh proceeded to the scene at 8am.
On June 29th, 1912, at Charleville church, Patrick Enright married Annie Maume from Newline, Charleville, Co. Cork, daughter of Edmond Maume, a bootmaker, the witnesses being – Edmond Ryan & Mary Rooney. Annie was born on Nov 20th, 1879 and died at Dromreask on September 19th 1959 aged 81yrs. Her mother’s name was Anne Neville. Patrick Enright & Annie Maume had the following family -:
Patrick Joseph Enright, born on Nov 23rd, 1917, died on Feb 11th, 1991.
Daniel Enright, born on Dec 3rd, 1920. R.I.P Dec 1999, (Dan, who remained single, ran a thriving shop at his home pictured below.)
Edward Michael (Ned) Enright, born on Sept 1st 1919, R.I.P. June 3rd 2003. Ned also remained single. All three brothers lived in Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick..
Where Dan (shop) and Ned Enright lived. Photo 2013
There were four other family members, four daughters.
Patrick Enright’s father was Pad Enright and his mother was Norrie Scanlon both from Dromreask. Annie Maume’s father was Garrett Maume and her mother was Neville both from Charleville.
Mary Dalton Enright’s second marriage was on Feb 16th, 1909 at Athea church to John (Jack George) Griffin, Glenagragra, the witnesses being Edward Stack, Moyvane and Mary Langan, Glasha. Mary Langan being my grandaunt.
John Griffin & Mary Dalton Enright had a son and a daughter as follows –
i.Unnamed Male Griffin b. 17 Aug 1914, Glenagragara, Glin, Co Limerick, d. 17 Aug 1914, Glenagragara, Glin, Co Limerick.
ii.Margaret (Maggie George) Griffin, born on April 9th, 1912 at Glenagragra. On Feb 6th, 1940 at Glin church, Margaret (Maggie George) Griffin aged 27 years, daughter of John Griffin, married John (Jack) Nolan born Dec 25th, 1899, Finnoe, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, (aged 40 years on marriage cert) son of John Nolan, labourer, the witnesses being Tim (Tadhg) Shine, a blacksmith from Athea and Peggie Dalton, Glasha, Maggie’s 1st cousin. Peggie Dalton and my mother grew up together, both houses in Glasha being in the one yard. Jack Nolan married into the Glenagragra place, for a short period of time may I add as he had a farm in Lisready, Loughill bought but a dwelling house had yet to be built there. Jack had returned from the US having worked there from 1926-1934 during which time he saved enough money to purchase the said farm in Lisready. Saving money in America at that time couldn’t be easy, in fact it was some feat to accomplish as that was the era of the recession and the banks at that time weren’t the safest places to stash any hard-earned dough. Jack Nolan and his wife Maggie were great friends with my grandparents, Paddy & Babe Langan. In fact, it was the said Jack Nolan that nominated my grandfather Paddy Langan to contest the 1942 Co Council election on behalf of the Labour party to which he was elected. Maggie died March 24th 1990. Her husband Jack Nolan died July 1st 1986
Enright’s, Dromreask 2013.
Rear of Dalton home 2007.
Front of Dalton home 2007
2.Jim (James) Dalton born on April 24th, 1874, married on Aug 3rd, 1905 , age given as 27 years to Bridge ‘Martin’ Liston, born Jan 14th, 1875 in Dirreen, Athea, her age in marriage cert given as 25 years, daughter of Martin Liston, the witnesses being – Patrick Dalton & Katie Walsh. The Dalton’s had a servant boy whose name was Robert Spring and whom in the year 1911 was 14 yrs of age and was unable to read. Jim (James) Dalton died January 8th 1946, his wife Bridge went to her eternal reward on May 24th 1956. James and Bridge had the following family -:
Johnny Dalton.
Patsy Dalton.
Stephen Dalton.
Martin Dalton.
Peggy Dalton.
Johnny Dalton, b. 1906 died April 12th 1955 whilst cutting turf on their own bog. The dog rose a hare, ‘that’s the goat of a hare said Johnny’, then collapsed and died. Paddy Faley informed me that his mother almost got a heart attack on hearing of Johnny’s death. She had to be helped out of the house and put sitting on a chair in the fresh air; such was the shock that she got. She was very fond of Johnny.
Patsy Dalton married Mairead Cleary and lived in Templeathea.
Stephen Dalton, b. 1907 inherited the the place and married Josie Mulvihill, daughter of Ned Mulvihill, Dirreen and Nell McKenna. Josie had three sisters – Mary, Kitty and Peggy and four brothers – Con, Tom, Jack and Paddy Mulvihill. Stephen died January 14th 1961. Following Stephen’s death Josie re-married to Tom Breen, Turraree. The place is now planted and the farmhouse sold on.
Martin Dalton, b. 1909 married Mary O’Sullivan, daughter of Tom O’Sullivan, Dirreen and Nell Dalton, Park, Athea (R.I.P. March 7th 1957 aged 75yrs) in 1941 and had the following family – Paddy, Jimmy and Marian. Martin did a ‘cliamhain isteach’. (Married into the place) Martin died August 10th 1983. Mary O’Sullivan had two sisters in the nuns – Eileen (Sr. Liam) 1917-1981 and Peg (Sr. Rosarie). Peg was dating my uncle Tom Lynch, Glasha before taking up her religious vows.
Peggy, my mother’s close friend married Jack Danaher, Upper Athea. Jack died March 17th 1985.
3.John Dalton born on June 9th, 1877 at Clounleharde. John Dalton emigrated to New York from Queenstown on the ship Cymric, arriving there on Oct 19th, 1903. John was accidentally killed when he fell off a moving lorry. It was reported at the time that he had a row with a work colleague whilst on board the lorry and that the killing may not have been an accident as previously reported.
4.Margaret Dalton born on July 12th, 1880 at Clounleharde. Margaret Dalton died on Aug 3rd, 1891 aged 11 years, her sister Mary Dalton present at her death.
5.Anne Dalton born July 16th, 1885 and died from meningitis on May 7th, 1896 at Glashapullagh, her brother Jim (James) present at her death.
6. Patrick (Patsy) Dalton, who was a carpenter also emigrated to the U.S., Kansas if I’m not mistaken. Patsy Dalton married Dalton from Templeathea, these Dalton’s were known as the ‘Balmy Dalton’s.