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Mangan of Parkmore, Shanagolden, Co.Limerick

Mangan of Parkmore are supposed to be related to the poet.
[Shannon-Mangan, 1996] says the Fitzsimons house (i.e. Parkmore) was supposed to be the family home of the poet's father James Mangan (born 1765).

Mangan of Parkmore are also supposed to be related to Ellen Mangan, mother of The O'Rahilly.
Also supposed to be related to Margaret Mangan who married Sean Hartney.

Parkmore, N side of Shanagolden, Co.Limerick.
The N part of Parkmore is in Shanagolden parish.
The S part of Parkmore is in Robertstown parish.
Both in the Barony of Shanid.
From 1829 to 1842 map.

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Mangan of Parkmore

• Patrick Mangan,
  of Parkmore, Shanagolden,
  mar Mary ---- [born 1782],
  grave says "in memory of his beloved wife Mary Mangan alias Many Mangan",
  she died 8th Sept 1806, age 24 yrs [gravestone, Shanagolden],
  Patrick erected his wife's gravestone.

  
  

• "Elizabeth Mangan" (maybe a widow) is listed at Parkmore, Shanagolden par (the N part) in [Griffiths Valuation, 1852]. She holds plot 2 (14 acres plus house), renting from John Lyons. She also rents out a small plot.
  "Elizabeth Mangan" is listed at Parkmore, Robertstown par (the S part) in [Griffiths Valuation, 1852]. She is holding plot 1 (land of 28 acres), renting from John E. Lyons. She is not in the house but is renting out the modest house (plot 1 a) to James Dunne.

  
  

Parkmore plots in [Griffiths Valuation].
In 1852, John Mangan is living in plot 1 in the N part of Parkmore (see the house on the W side), He also holds plot 2 in the S part of Parkmore.
Elizabeth Mangan is living in plot 2 in the N part of Parkmore (see the house on the W side). She also holds plot 1 in the S part of Parkmore.
From askaboutireland.ie.

The Mangan house at Parkmore on 1887 to 1913 map.
In 1852, John Mangan is in the N part. Elizabeth Mangan is in the S part.

The Mangan house at Parkmore.
2009 shot from street view.

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John Mangan

John Mangan was thought to be a brother of Denis Mangan (born 1807) of Dunmoylan and Gourbane (perhaps a cousin).
There is a "John Mangan" who sp the bapt of Denis' son James in 1833.

John Mangan was thought to have had a brother in Parkmore, though John's family eventually inherited it.
There are no Mangans in Parkmore in 1901 census except John's widow and daughters.

• John Mangan, Johnny.
  He mar pre-1840 to Kitty O'Donnell [Catherine, born 1815 or 1819, Co.Limerick].
  "John Mangan" is listed in [Griffiths Valuation, 1852] at Parkmore, Shanagolden par (the N part). He is holding plot 1 (land of 44 acres, largest plot in townland), and lives in the (medium size) house, renting from John Lyons. He rents out 3 small houses.
  "John Mangan" is also listed (and p.2) in [Griffiths Valuation, 1852] at Parkmore, Robertstown par (the S part). He is holding plot 2 (land of 5 acres, no house), renting from John E. Lyons.
  John died pre-1901.
  His wife is listed as "labourer's widow" at her death.
  She is listed in 1901 census as "Catherin Mangan", widow, age 82 (born 1819), living with dau's family at Parkmore.
  She died Parkmore, 4 Mar 1908, age 89 or 93 yrs.
  See entry in [GROI]. Death cert says age 93 (born 1815).
  John and Kitty had issue:

  
  

  1. Daniel Mangan,
     bapt 17 Dec 1840 [Rathkeale RC par records], sp Con. O'Donnell and Margaret Mulcahy.

  2. Maria Mangan,
     bapt 23 June 1842 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp John O'Donnell and Maria O'Donnell.

  3. Bridget Mangan,
     bapt 3 Apr 1844 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Daniel Mangan and Bridget O'Donnell.

  4. Katie Mangan,
     Catherine, born 1846, Co.Limerick,
     bapt 29 June 1846 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Maria Mangan,
     listed as "seamstress", unmarried, living with sister's family at Parkmore in 1901 census,
     living with sister's family at Parkmore in 1911 census.

  5. Margaret Mangan,
     bapt 19 May 1850 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Bridget O'Brien.

  6. Johanna Mangan,
     bapt 6 Aug 1852 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Margaret O'Donnell and Maria Mangan.

  7. James Mangan,
     bapt 16 Oct 1853 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Daniel Kelly and Bridget Mangan.

     
     

  8. Anne Mangan,
     born 1857, Co.Limerick,
     bapt "Anna", 24 Apr 1857 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp John Fitzgibbon and Catherine Fitzgerald.
     "Annie" in census.
     She mar 1894 (her age 37) to Michael Fitzsimons [born 1845, Co.Limerick, or possibly 1850].
     He was from Borrigone, some distance NE of Shanagolden, Co.Limerick (see map).
     She inherited Parkmore.
     He was on Rathkeale Board of Guardians.
     They are listed at Parkmore in 1901 census. He is "farmer". They have one farm servant, one domestic servant.
     They are listed at Parkmore in 1911 census. He is "farmer". They have one farm servant.
     He died soon after 1911.
     He was bur Ardagh, no headstone.
     She died c.1931, age c.74 yrs.
     They had issue:
     1. John Fitzsimons,
        John B. Fitzsimons, born 1896, Co.Limerick,
        farmed at Parkmore,
        bur Shanagolden town,
        had issue:
        1. Michael Fitzsimons.
        2. James Fitzsimons, had issue:
           1. Tommy Fitzsimons.
        3. Tony Fitzsimons.

     2. Josephine Fitzsimons, born 1898, Co.Limerick,
        bizarrely listed as a "son" called "Joshue", age 3, in 1901 census,
        but then reappears as a daughter called Josephine, age 13, in 1911 census, which says they only ever had 3 children, all then living.

     3. Michael Fitzsimons, born 1901, Co.Limerick (mother age 44).

  
  

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Dan Mangan

• Sources yet to be consulted:
  • Probate of Fr. Cornelius Mangan in [NAI].

• Things to see:
  • Grave of Fr. Cornelius Mangan, St.Mary's church, Rathkeale.

Dan Mangan,
Daniel.
Farmer, of Parkmore, Shanagolden.
He mar 26 Feb 1855 to Anne Kennedy [or Ann, "Anna" in baptisms].
They mar at Kilcornan and Stonehall RC church, Co.Limerick. Mar wit by Gerald O'Connor and Daniel Kennedy.
They had issue:

1. Elizabeth Mangan,
   bapt 11 Dec 1855 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Daniel Mangan and Margaret Mangan.

2. Johanna Mangan,
   bapt 13 Aug 1859 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Daniel Kennedy and Catherine Fitzgerald.

3. Margaret Mangan,
   bapt 22 Sept 1860 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Michael Collins and Maria Mangan.

4. John Mangan,
   bapt 23 Oct 1862 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Con. Mangan and Hanora Mangan.

   
   

5. Fr. Cornelius Mangan,
   born Parkmore, Shanagolden, Co.Limerick, 5 May 1865 [GROI].
   He must be the bapt entry that is mis-read as "Cath. Mangan", bapt 8 May 1865 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Richard Kennedy and Margaret Kennedy.
   He is not to be confused with Fr. Cornelius Mangan who died 1959.
   He was educ Diocesan College, Limerick.
   He was educ Mungret College, Limerick.
   Ordained Maynooth 1891.
   He did missionary work in Chelsea, London.
   Returned to Ireland.
   C.C. (Curate) at Fedamore, Co.Limerick.
   Curate at Bulgaden, Co.Limerick.
   Curate at Kilfinane, Co.Limerick.
   Curate at Kilmallock, Co.Limerick.
   [Thom's, 1901] lists him at Kilmallock.
   However a court case indicates he was at Kilfinane in 1913. See Irish Independent, May 9, 1914.
   Listed at Kilfinane in [Thom's, 1919].
   Apparently at Kilmallock until 1924.

   P.P. of Cappagh, Co.Limerick, 1924-27.
   P.P. of Kildimo-Pallaskenry, Co.Limerick, 1927-37.
   He became a Canon 1937.
   P.P. of Rathkeale, Co.Limerick, 1937-48.
   Will dated 23 Jan 1946.
   He is described as V.F. (vicar forane) at death.

   Death, 1948:
   He died Sat 26 June 1948, parochial house, Rathkeale, age 83 yrs [GROI].
   See death notice and obituary (and title) in Irish Independent, Mon 28 June 1948.
   Funeral Mon 28 June 1948. The Bishop of Limerick presided. He was bur in grounds of St.Mary's church, Rathkeale
   See short item with photo in Irish Independent, June 29, 1948.
   Probate of will granted 11 Jan 1949, Limerick.
   Notice in Irish Times, February 4, 1949, says he left a sizeable estate in his will, £11,168.
   See list of bequests from his will in Irish Independent, October 4, 1949.

   
   

6. Anna Mangan,
   bapt 21 July 1867 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Daniel Kennedy and Anna Mangan.

7. Maria Mangan,
   bapt 18 Feb 1870 [Shanagolden RC par records], sp Patrick Mangan and Elizabeth Mangan.