1901 Census Meenabollagan, Templecrone, Co Donegal

1901 Meenabollagan, Templecrone

(The part nearest Croaghnashallog is known as Diamond & the part nearest Croaghnamaddy is known as Aboligan)

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Name	Surname	Relationship	Religion	Education	Age	Sex	Occupation	Status	Born	Language

Daniel	Bonner	Head	R. Catholic	Read	26	M	Farmer	Not married	Donegal	I & E
Mary	Bonner	Sister	“	R & W	21	F	Seamstress	“	“	“

Alexander Hanlon and Anne Maxwell Household
Alexander	Hanlon	Head	C. of Ireland	Cannot read	55	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	English
Annie	Hanlon	Wife	“	Read only	50	F		“	“	I & E
George	Hanlon	S	“	R & W	26	M	Farmer	Not married	“	English
Anne Jane	Hanlon	D	“	“	22	F	Seamstress	“	“	“
Notes: Alexander Hanlon (John) married Anne Maxwell (James) on Nov 27 1866 in St Crone’s Dungloe Isabella b. Dec 18 1867 George b. Jul 28 1869 Martha b. Jun 01 1873 Annie b. May 07 1876 Andrew b. Jul 01 1879

Thomas	Hanlon	Head	C. of Ireland	Cannot read	48	M	Farmer	Not married	Donegal
Alex	Hanlon	Brother	“	“	40	M	Farm Servant	“	“
Alex	Hanlon	Nephew	“	R & W	14	M	Scholar	“	Co Tyrone
Rebecca	Hanlon	Niece	“	“	11	F	“	“	“

John Hanlon and Catherine Hanlon Household
Catherine	Hanlon	Head	C. of Ireland	Cannot read	42	F	Farmer	Widow	Donegal	English
James	Hanlon	S	“	“	18	M	Farmer’s son	Not married	“	“
Annie	Hanlon	D	“	R & W	16	F	Farmer’s dau	“	“	“
Notes: John Hanlon (William) married Catherine Hanlon (James) on Mar 25 1879 in St Crone’s Dungloe William b. Dec 27 1880

Andrew	Hanlon	Head	C. of Ireland	Cannot read	48	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal
Margaret	Hanlon	Wife	“	“	44	F		“	“
William	Hanlon	S	“	“	18	M	Farmer’s son	Not married	“
Thomas	Hanlon	S	“	Read	16	M	“	“	“
Thomas James	Hanlon	S	“	R & W	12	M	Scholar	“	“

John O'Donnell and Catherine Gallagher Household
John	O'Donnell	Head	R. Catholic	Read	55	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Kate	O’Donnell	Wife	“	R & W	45	F		“	“	“
Bridget	O’Donnell	D	“	“	22	F	Farmer’s dau	Not married	“	“
Maria	O’Donnell	D	“	“	21	F	“	“	“	“
John	O’Donnell	S	“	“	19	M	Farmer’s son	“	“	“
Maggie	O’Donnell	D	“	“	15	F	Farmer’s dau	“	“
Arabella	O’Donnell	D	“	“	13	F	Scholar	“	“
Andrew	O’Donnell	S	“	“	10	M	“	“	“
Kate	O’Donnell	D	“	“	7	F	“	“	“
Con	O’Donnell	S	“	Read	4	M	“	“	“
Francis	O’Donnell	S	“	Cannot read	2	M		“	“
Notes: Bridget b. Sep 09 1877 married Condy Sweeney (Morgan) Mary b. Apr 01 1879 John b. Jan 15 1881 m. Sally McCauley (Edward), Roshin S. Francis m. Nancy O'Donnell, Saltpans Bella emigrated Oct 6 1912 and April 24 1921 to Bayonne

Joseph	Hanlon	Head	C. of Ireland	Cannot read	30	M	Farmer	Not married	Donegal	English
Catherine	Hanlon	Sister	“	“	24	F	Seamstress	“	“	“

Andrew	Hanlon	Head	C. of Ireland	Cannot read	40	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal
Madge	Hanlon	Wife	“	R & W	30	F		“	“

Neil O'Donnell and Sarah Boyle Household
Neil	O’Donnell	Head	R. Catholic	Read	45	M	Farmer	Not married	Donegal	I & E
Anne	O’Donnell	Sister	“	Cannot read	48	F	Seamstress	“	“	“
Mary	O’Donnell	Sister	“	“	32 ?	F	“	“	“	“
Notes: Bridget married James Bonner – see 1901 census Crohy Manus married Anne O'Donnell (Charles, Cleendra) – see 1901 census Inishal Neil O'Donnell was a son of James O Donnell (Seamin Ban) of Inishal and Suffey Boyle (dau of Maire Mhor)

Condy Sweeney and Sarah Given Household
Sarah	Sweeney	Wife	R. Catholic	Cannot read	52	F	Farmer	Widow	Donegal	I & E
John	Sweeney	S	“	R & W	27	M	Farmer’s son	Not married	“	“
Patrick	Sweeney	S	“	“	25	M	“	“	“	“
James	Sweeney	S	“	“	23	M	“	“	“	“
Shane	Bonner	Servant	“	Cannot read	65	M	Farm Servant	“	“	“
Notes: Connell Sweeney (Shane) married Anne (sic) Given (John, Aboligan) on Feb 8 1869 in St. Peter’s Dungloe Patrick b. Oct 31 1873 married Mary O'Donnell (John/Bridget, Marameelan) Anne b. Jan 20 1870 Thomas b. Dec 26 1875 James b. Nov 9 1877 married Grace Sharkey (Patrick) Leckenagh Morgan married Mary Gallagher (Shane, Meendrain) – Uphall, Scotland Condy’s sisters: Bridget married David Gallagher (Owen, Meenamara) – see 1901 census Croveigh Mary married Edward O'Donnell (Shane, Culnacrick) – see 1901 census Tubberkeen Margaret married Daniel Houston (Manus, Culnacrick) – see 1901 census Tubberkeen

Morgan Sweeney and Anne Doherty Household
Morgan	Sweeney	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	70	M	Farmer	Widower	Donegal	I & E
Condy	Sweeney	S	“	R & W	30	M	Farmer’s son	Not married	“	“
Winnie	Sweeney	D	“	“	24	F	Farmer’s dau	“	“	“
Mary	Sweeney	Servant	“	Cannot read	50	F	Dom Svt	“	“	“
Notes: Neil, 9y, died Mar 28 1864 Condy married Bridget O'Donnell (John) Michael b. Jul 2 1864

Connell O'Donnell and Anne Breslin Household
Condy	O’Donnell	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	60	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Anne	O’Donnell	Wife	“	“	50	F		“	“	“
John	O’Donnell	S	“	R & W	30	M	Farmer’s son	Not married	“	“
Mary	O’Donnell	D	“	“	22	F	Farmer’s dau	“	“	“
Mary	McCauley	Servant	“	“	14	F	Dom Svt	“	“	“
Notes: James (sic) O'Donnell (Connell?, decd.) married Anne Breslin (Darby, Madavagh) on Feb 8 1868 in St. Peter’s Dungloe James b May 31 1869 married Mary Melly, Meenagowan, Lettermacaward - see 1911 census Derrydruel Lower John b. Feb 16 1871 Anne b. Apr 27 1872 Mary b. Mar 16 1876 Roger b. May 03 1879 Researcher: James - Email

John McCarron and Bridget Campbell Household
John	McCarron	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	63	M	Farmer	Widower	Donegal	I & E
David	McCarron	S	“	Can read	23	M	Farmer’s son	Not married	“	“
Notes: Frank b Feb 2 1864 Bridget b Apr 8 1869 David b Jan 8 1878 m. Bridget Boyle (Diamond) Sarah b.Jul 19 1874 Charles m. Madge Carr (James), Derrydruel Upper

Ellen	Brennan	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	30	F	Farmer	Not married	Donegal	I & E

Nogher Brennan and Margaret Boyle Household
Nahor	Brennan	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	46	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Maggie	Brennan	Wife	“	“	44	F		“	“	“
John	Brennan	S	“	R & W	14	M	Scholar	Not married	“	“
Cormac	Brennan	S	“	“	11	M	“	“	“	“
Sarah	Brennan	D	“	“	10	F	“	“	“	“
Bridget	Brennan	D	“	Read	8	F	“	“	“	“
Notes: Corneilus Brennan (Cormack) married Margaret Boyle (Anthony,Glenahilt) on Feb 21 1882 in St Mary’s Belcruit Ellen married Dennis Hanlon (James) Crucknageeragh

Bryne	Boyle	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	36	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Alice	Boyle	Wife	“	“	28	F		“	“	“
Patrick	Boyle	S	“	“	8	M	Scholar	Not married	“	“
Manus	Boyle	S	“	“	5	M	“	“	“	“
Bridget	Boyle	D	“	“	2	F		“	“	“

Bernard Carr and Mary O'Donnell Household
Barney	Carr	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	53	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
James	Carr	S	“	R & W	13	M	Farmer’s son	Not married	“	“
Notes: Family in 1901 census twice - see 1901 Derrydruel Upper census Meenaboligan, Derrydruel Upper and Croaghnashallog converge at a point and the houses were probably beside each other, which may explain why there are people in the same census under different townlands. Mary b 21 Jul 1877

Condy O'Donnell and Bridget Brennan Household
Condy	O’Donnell	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	78	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Bridget	O’Donnell	Wife	“	“	54	F		“	“	“
Grace	O’Donnell	D	“	R & W	25	F	Farmer’s dau	Not married	“	“
Francis	O’Donnell	S	“	“	19	M	Farmer’s son	“	“	“
Bridget	O’Donnell	D	“	“	12	F	Scholar	“	“	“
Notes: Patrick b Feb 7 1866 Grace b May 15 1871 Connell b. May 3 1868 James b. May 31 1873 Francis b. Sep 19 1879

Owen	Boyle	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	50	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Mary	Boyle	Wife	“	“	40	F		“	“	“
Grace	Boyle	Sister	“	“	55	F	Gen svt	Not married	“	“
Patrick	Boyle	S	“	R & W	12	M	Scholar	“	“	“
Mary	Boyle	D	“	“	14	F	No occupation	“	“
Grace	Boyle	D	“	Cannot read	10	F	“	“	“
Notes: Mary and Grace, deaf and dumb

Patrick	O’Donnell	Head	R. Catholic	Read	35	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Bridget	O’Donnell	Wife	“	R & W	30	F		“	“	“
Bridget	O’Donnell	D	“	Cannot read	2	F		Not married	“
Denis	O’Donnell	S	“	“	1	M		“	“

Manus Bonner and Anne Bonner
Manus	Bonner	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	55	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Anne	Bonner	Wife	“	“	50	F		“	“	“
Patrick	Bonner	S	“	R & W	20	M	Farmer’s son	Not married	“	“
John	Bonner	S	“	“	11	M	Scholar	“	“	“
Bridget	Bonner	D	“	“	10	F	“	“	“	“
Notes: Patrick b. Mar 23 1878, Margaret b. Feb 18 1881

Daniel Duffy and Bridget Boyle Household
Bridget	Duffy	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	70	F	Farmer	Widow	Donegal	I & E
Michael	Duffy	S	“	R & W	24	M	Farmer’s son	Not Married	“	“
Patrick	Duffy	S	“	“	22	M	“	“	“	“
Notes: Patrick b. Feb 27 1878 Son Daniel married Madge Gallagher (John, Sheskinarone) on Feb 10 1901 in St Columba’s Acres Daniel and Madge together with Michael and Fannie emigrated to Hazleton PA on Apr 26 1902 on board the ‘Furnessia’

Dominick Doherty and Anne O'Donnell Household
Dominick	Doherty	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	60	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Anne	Doherty	Wife	“	“	48	F		“	“	“
Hugh	Doherty	Brother	“	“	65	M	Cattle dealer	Not married	“	“
Fanney	Doherty	Sister	“	“	75	F	Dom svt	“	“	Irish
Fanney	Doherty	D	“	R & W	14	F	Scholar	“	“	I & E
Jack	Doherty	S	“	“	10	M	“	“	“	“
Note: James b. Mar 04 1879

Mary	Connaghan	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	70	F	Farmer	Widow	Donegal	Irish
Bridget	Connaghan	Sister	“	“	60	F	Seamstress	Not married	“	I & E

James	Boyle	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	82	M	Farmer	Widower	Donegal	I & E
James	Boyle	S	“	“	40	M	Farmer’s son	Married	“	“
Mary	Boyle	D-in-law	“	“	26	F	Farmer’s dau	“	“	“
Note: Mary dau of Charles Durnion and Catherine Doogan - see 1901 census Crovehy

Owen Gallagher and Anne Bonner Household
Owen	Gallagher	Head	R. Catholic	Cannot read	55	M	Farmer	Married	Donegal	I & E
Anne	Gallagher	Wife	“	“	45	F		“	“	“
Neil	Gallagher	S	“	R & W	23	M	Farmer’s son	Not married	“	“
Sarah	Gallagher	D	“	“	21	F	Farmer’s dau	“	“	“