BRENNEN FAMILY CHRONICLES

© Christopher Earls Brennen

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Datafile 1A. Brennan Records

MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS

• Thomas Brenan was a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church of Carrickfergus in 1711 and 1715 according to the book entitled ``Scotch-Irish Pioneers'' by Bolton (page 343).
• On Aug.2, 1737, the County Carlow courts ordered Dennis Brennan, a vagabond, transported for 7 years.
• A list of the inhabitants of Armagh in 1770 includes Dan. Brennan and his wife and Richard Brennan and his wife. Both are ``papists'' living on English Street and both are listed as ``pump-mak.'' or ``pump-man''.
• The 1788 Poll of Electors in County Fermanagh includes William Brenan of Killterney with freehold in Carnaglare and Christopher Brandon of Ballynant with freehold in Latherstown. There are about a dozen other Brandons.
• Letter [PRONI D562/1325] dated Jan.27, 1785, and signed by Edward Brenan and five others testifies that as the principal manufacturers (in Dublin?) of white worsted goods Harvey Fairbrother is the best whitner of said goods.
• An Edward Brennan is included in a listof deserters and culprits serving in the Royal York Rangersin the West Indies. He was sent abroad in commutation of punishments. Dated Apr.11, 1817, in the GB War Office Register, 1772-1935.
• John Brennon is recorded in the 1818 rental of 14 acres, 3 roods and 32 perches of land in Drumkeeragh, County Down for 18 pounds, 7 shillings rent [PRONI D566/305].
• Belfast News-Letter, from May 23, 1857, to Jan.27, 1872: A number of announcements from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland signed by John Brennen, Registrar.
• Belfast News-Letter, Oct.5, 1865: In the scoresheet for a cricket match between Whiteabbey and Elmwood, one of the opening batsmen for Whiteabbey is named Brennen.
• Belfast News-Letter, Dec.16, 1870: A report on a soiree or musical evening held in Donaghmore, County Tyrone, informs us that "Miss Brennen presided at the harmonium".
• Belfast News-Letter, Jan.31, 1871: In Belfast Police Court, Hugh Brennen was convicted of being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a man in view of police. He was fined 20s and costs or a month in jail.
• Belfast News-Letter, Mar.21, 1881: Announcement of the death on Mar.27, 1881, at Rostrevor of Catherine Maud Brennen formerly of Victoria Hotel, Newry. Her remains will be moved for internment in New Cemetery, Rostrevor, this Tuesday afternoon at half past one o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation.
• Belfast News-Letter, Feb.23, 1884: Mention is made of John Brennen, Registrar for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
• Belfast News-Letter, Nov.4, 1889: Announcement of the death of John Brennen, Registrar for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland on this day at his residence in Dundrum.
• Belfast News-Letter, Apr.7, 1891: At the Dungannon Quarter Sessions, James M'Williams, James Brennen, Patrick Brennen and John Brennen were indicted that they did on the 7th March last year whilst proceeeding out of Cookstown, feloniously wound and grievously harm Peter M'Glone, sen., Peter M'Globe, Jun., John M'Glone and James Donnelly.
• Belfast News-Letter, Oct.25, 1894: A report on a soiree or musical evening held in Donaghmore, County Tyrone, informs informs us that Miss Brennen preformed a pianoforte solo.
• Belfast News-Letter, Dec.29, 1894: "Entertainment at Donaghmore: On Thursday evening last Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown of Agharaney House, Donaghmore, gave an entertainment in one of the large buildings recently erected in connection with the extensive works of Messers. D. Brown & Sons. ... pianoforte solo "Ernan" Miss Brennen. ... the accompaniments were efficiently played by Mrs. Brown, Miss Brennen and Miss Ferguson."
• Belfast News-Letter, Dec.31, 1896: An entertainment given in Donaghmore by Messers. D. Brown & Sons. in their works included the song "Its naughty but its nice" sung by Mr.A.M.Brennen. ... The accompaniments were played by Miss O'Neill, Miss Brennen and Mrs. Orr.
• Belfast News-Letter, Apr.3, 1899: Announcement of the marriage on Apr.1, 1899, at St.Mary's Church, Ardclinis, Carnlough, by Rev. L.P. Storey, B.A. William, eldest son of Thomas Grieve, Esq., of Loch Carren, Rosshire, and of Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, to Mary Dorothea (May), eldest daughter of B.M.Brennen, Esq., Donaghmore, County Tyrone.
• Belfast News-Letter, Aug.15, 1900: The results of the third annual sports event organized by the Dungannon Athletic and Cycling Club held on Windmill Hill, Dungannon: H.Brennen won the 3 mile bicycle race, the 2 mile bicycle race and the 5 mile bicycle race.
• In 1901 Mr. Brennan is a signalman of the Killough Lifeboat crew, Parish of Bright.
• On Feb.25, 1828, Captain Brenan of Newry paid a one pound fine to the Mendicity Society for the fraudent packing of oats.
• The Hamilton Rent books for the estate of the Earls of Abercorn in the Manor of Strabane, County Tyrone, in 1849/50 include Patrick Brennan in the townland of Brownhill.

HEARTH MONEY ROLLS

• The 1664 Hearth Money Roll or list of householders for the parish of Armagh includes Rory O'Brennan in the townland of ``ffoghilltragh''. The 1666 Hearth Money Roll for the townland of Kilbride, parish of Kilbride, County Antrim, includes John Brenan and that for the townland of Temple-effin, parish of Islandmagee, includes John Brynan who, in 1669, is listed as John Brinan.
• The 1740 Hearth Money Roll or list of householders for the parish of Kilbroney, County Down includes Fran. Branon and Arth. Branan, both protestants. A similar list for the parish of Derrynuse, County Armagh includes Murta Breinan and John Branan.
• The 1766 Hearth Money Roll for the parish of Rossory, Diocese of Clogher includes Christ Breenan, a protestant. That for the parish of Kilbroney, County Down includes three Roman Catholics, Peter Brennan, Hugh Grennan and Edward Brannan. That for the parish of Tullanisken, County Tyrone includes Edward Branon, a Roman Catholic from the townland of Derry.

PARISH RECORDS

• The stipend and account books of Carncastle Presbyterian Church contain the following Brennan references. The collector of the accounts in 1872, 1876, 1888 is Samuel Brennan and the books include a Mrs. Brennan. Also John Brennan of Carnfunnock is listed in the accounts for 1876. In May 1896 it is noted that Robert Brennan was admitted by exam. Sam Brennan and Mrs. S. Brennan are listed for Nov. 1915, Mr. R (Annie) Brennan of Carnfunnock is listed for Nov. 1919 and Mary Brennan of Ballyhackett is listed for Nov.1922.
• The records of the Parish of Arboe, County Tyrone, contain a list of the poor of the parish in 1789. Included in this list is Winifred Brannan of Farsnagh who has the ominous word ``removed'' added after her name. The same Parish Records also contain lists of individuals responsible for the cess in various townlands. In 1803, Bernard Branin is listed as Collector of the Cess for Kiltagh; in 1804, Bernard Branen is again listed as Collector for Kinrush, Lis..(?) and Kiltagh. In the 1810 list of Cess Collectors, Bart(?) Branan is listed for Annaghmore and Bernd. Branan for Kiltagh.
• The records of the Parish of Kilbroney, Diocese of Dromore, record the presence of Peter Brennan, papist, in 1766 [PRONI T808/15010].
• The Roman Catholic records for the Moy area in the Parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone list the marriage of Robert Quigley in October, 1832, at which Edward Brannan was a witness.
• Rev. Andrew Brennan was the curate of the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Michael, Dromara, from 1851 to 1853.
• Father Geoffrey Brennan is the parish priest of Killough, Parish of Bright, County Down. About 1890, he drove a pony and trap. In 1898, he was a member of Killough Lifeboat Committee. He died before 1902.
• The Lisburn Cathedral records contain the following information pertaining to burials at the Kilrush Burying Ground near Millbrook Road, Lisburn. Samuel Brennan of Lisburn aged 25, son of William Brennan, mason, was buried Apr.16, 1821. William Brennan of Belfast Gate was buried Nov.6, 1828.

WILLS

• From the index of wills for the Diocese of Connor:

  John Brennan	Kilbreed, Co. Antrim		1687	PRONI T828/15
  John Brennan	Tarnabreck		1710
  Arthur Brennan	Rasharkin		1795
  William Brennan	Carrickfergus		1819	PRONI T2501/1838
  Henry Brennan	Islandmagee		1829
  (or Brynan)
  Robert Brennan	Carrickfergus		1833
  Michael Brennan	Belfast		1842
  John Brennan	Carrickfergus		1843
  Alexander Brenan	Belfast		1855

  Details:

  PRONI T2501/1838: William Brannon, farmer of Boydtown, Carrickfergus, died in 1819 and left to his eldest brother John Brannon's daughter Jane Brannon's daughter Jane Brannon otherwise Simpson some land in Boydtown. Also left to his brother's son John Brennon some land. Probate granted Jun.14, 1819.

• General name reference to copy wills:

  James Brennan	Templecorran		1866	PRONI D300/1/5/384
  William Brennan	Templecorran		1874	PRONI D300/1/5/635

  Details:

  PRONI D300/1/5/384: James Brennan of the townland of Bella Bentra, parish of Templecorran, County Antrim died in 1866 and left all his estate to his wife. She is instructed to get trades for their sons James and William Albert and for their three daughters. The land is to go to his son Alexander after his wife dies. Will signed in the presence of Jane Brennan. Solicitors William McNeill of Larne.

  PRONI D300/1/5/635: William Brennan died Jun.4, 1874, at Templecorran and left five pounds to his sister Jane Steenson or Stevenson and the farm to his sister Eliza Brennan.

• From the index of wills for the Diocese of Down, 1685-1858, [LDS Ref. reel SL 100,915]:

  John Branion	Saintfield		1775
  William Brannan	Strangford		1800
  Thomas Brannon	Carryduff, Drumbo		1845
  [exec. Jas. Branon and Alexander Mc?, May 30, 1845]

  Details:

  The index of Admons. Bonds for 1772-1858 for the Diocese of Dromore lists John Brannan, 1760.

• From a list of prerogative wills:

  Edmond Quin	Cork merchant		1754	SL 100,894
  Edward Brennan	Intestacy, Principal Registry (Dublin)		1862	SL 100,965

• The 1852 will of Edward Brynan of Philadelphia:

  I Edward Brynan in this my last will and testament made this day Feb.23, 1852, do give and bequeath to my brother John Brynan ... United States Bank Stock, the interest commencing from the date of my decease, one $10,000 of the Northern Liberties Loan, during his lifetime. The principal at his death to go to aforesaid John Brynan's three sons: Edward Brynan, John Brynan and Charles Brynan. I give and bequeath to my sisters Ann Brynan and Jane Brynan, 100 shares of North America Bank Stock, 32 shares of Nothern Liberties Bank Stock, one ground rent of $1000 on Ontario Street, $2000, 6 percent City Loan, $700, 5 per ct City loan, $1000 City Gas Stock, $1000 Southwark 5 percent loan, one ground rent of $42 per year on West Street and my house, #80 Crown Street and household goods now in the same, I give to Ann and Jane Brynan during their lifetime. At their decease said house #80 Crown Street shall go to Charles Brynan, my brother's youngest son, his heirs and assigns forever. I give to Catherine E. Dodge the $100 to be paid by Ann Brynan immediately after my decease. I give to the children of my first cousin Alexander Brynan, deceased, late of Ireland: James, William, Jane, Hannah, Elizabeth, Margaret and Alexander (Jnr.) Brynan, the sum of $700 to be equally divided between them, the aforesaid sum of $700 to be paid by my sister Ann Brynan. I do hereby create and appoint Doctor Ebenezer Neal and Ann Brynan my true and lawful executors of this my last will and testament. The interest now due and unpaid and all interest which may accrue upon all of the above investments up to the time of my decease out of which sums they shall pay or cause to be paid my physicians bill and all the expenses unpaid of my sickness and funeral. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal in this the Northern Liberties County of Philadelphia on this the 23rd day of February 1852.

WILL ABSTRACTS OF BRENNANs FROM PRONI LIST

• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of John Brennan late of Ship-street in the Town of Belfast and County of Antrim Master Mariner a Widower deceased who died 21st July 1861 at Demerara were granted at Belfast to Letitia Brennan of Fleetstreet Belfast aforesaid Widow the Grandmother and Guardian and during Minority only of the Minor Children of said deceased.
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Peter Brennan late of Cornoona in the County of Armagh Farmer a Bachelor deceased who died 20 March 1862 at same place were granted at Armagh to Patrick Brennan of 6 New-street Manchester England Cattle Dealer the Brother one of the next of kin of said deceased.
• The Will of James Brennan late of Templecorran in the County of Antrim Farmer deceased who died 23 December 1865 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of William Alexander of Red Hall and John Service of Ballybentra both in (Ballycarry) said County Farmers the Executors. [Sons James and William and Alexander, three daughters.]
• The Will of Reverend John Brennan late of Warrenpoint County Down R.C. Clergyman deceased who died 19 December 1868 at Charlemont-street Dublin was proved at Belfast by the oaths of James Delany of Skehena Ballylinan Queen's County Farmer and the Reverend Bernard M'Aleenan of Warrenpoint aforesaid R.C.Clergyman two of the Executors. [Most left to sister Joanna Delaney (husband James), now in Skehena, Queens County. Also some to sister Bridget Haydon of Tankardstown and to sister Ellen Masterson in Australia and to sister Ann Dempsy in Buffalo, NY, and to sister Margaret McLoughlan in Clopeeke, Queens County, and to sister Teresa Bulger in County Carlow and to sister Mary Fleming nee Brennan just one shilling on account of her bad conduct!!]
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Robert Brennan late of Slievetrue County of the Town of Carrickfergus Farmer deceased who died 29 October 1871 at same place were granted at Belfast to Robert Brennan of Slievetrue (Carrickfergus) Farmer a Child of said deceased.
• The Will of William Brennan late of Templecorran County Antrim Farmer deceased who died 4 June 1874 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oath of Eliza Brennan of Templecorran (Ballycarry) Spinster the sole Executrix.
• The Will of James Brennan late of Ballincurry County Down Farmer deceased who died 18 December 1876 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of Patrick Brennan of Ballincurry and Thomas Cunningham of Ballineddin both in (Rosstrevor) same County Farmers the Executors.
• The Will of Patrick Brennan late of Crossgar County Down Carpenter deceased who died 23 June 1877 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oath of Isabella Brennan of Crossgar (Dromara) same County Widow one of the Executors.
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of James Brennan late of 59 North Queen-street Belfast County Antrim Gentleman deceased who died 3 February 1877 at same place a Widower were granted at Belfast to Joseph Brennan of 16 Alexander-street Belfast Labourer a Child of said deceased.
• Administration of the estate of Thomas Brennan late of Meenderrynasloe County Donegal Farmer who died 10 August 1877 granted at Londonderry to Neal Brennan Farmer.
• The Will of Francis Brennan late of Tamneyrankin County Londonderry Farmer who died 16 November 1878 at same place was proved at Londonderry by Paul Brennan of same place Farmer one of the Executors. [Bequests to son Paul, also sons Mickey, Francis, daughters Sarah, Nancy, Biddy (with Francis McNichol, John McNichol), Mary (with John O'Neill).]
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Patrick Brennan late of Carrickbroad County Armagh Farmer who died 3 October 1884 at Armagh in said County were granted at Armagh to Thomas Brennan of Carrickbroad Farmer a Brother.
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Bernard Brennan late of Banganboy Glenties County Donegal Farmer who died 31 May 1886 at same place were granted at Londonderry to Mary Brennan of Banganboy the Widow.
• The Will (with one Codicil) of Patrick Brennan late of Ballyvicknakelly County Down Farmer who died 15 December 1886 at same place was proved at Belfast by John M'Dade of Market square, Dromore, merchant, and Peter M'Evoy of Kilkinamurry, farmer, both in said County, the executors. [Leaves most to his wife (her brother is Peter McEvoy), some to the children of his brothers David and Bernard Brennan. Leaves some to Patrick Brennan (son of Elizabeth McGready??).]
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Arthur Brennan late of Clay County Armagh, farmer, who died 3 January 1888 at same place were granted at Armagh to Mary Ann Brennan of Clay, the widow.
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Michael Brennan late of Crossbane County Armagh Farmer who died 6 November 1888 at same place were granted at Armagh to Margaret Brennan of Crossbane the Widow.
• The Will of Patrick Brennan late of 4 Stanfield-street Belfast Shoemaker who died 22 January 1888 at same place was proved at Belfast by Patrick Davey of 28 Welsh-street Belfast Labourer and Owen M'Grath of 86 Eliza-street Belfast Salesman the Executors.
• The Will of Henry Brennan late of Gransha Islandmagee County Antrim Farmer who died 15 September 1888 at same place was proved at Belfast by William Templeton and Frederick William Kiblock both of Gransha and John Donaldson of Ballycronanmore in said County Farmers the Executors. [Leaves everything to Frederick William Niblock. Some money to James Niblock and Samuel Wilson Niblock of Templecorran. Also land to William, Mary and Jane Milliken.]
• The Will of John Brennan late of Carnfunnock County Antrim Farmer who died 5 April 1889 at same place was proved at Belfast by Mary Brennan of Carnfunnock Widow and John Workman of Ballytober in said County Farmer the Executors. [All to wife Mary.]
• The Will of William Brennan late of Ballyvicknakelly, County Down, farmer, who died 13 January 1889 at same place was proved at Belfast by Peter Brennan of Dromore in said County, merchant, the sole Executor. [Sold farm in Ballyvicknakelly to son Peter Brennan. Also leaves some to daughter Margaret Brennan (forfeit if she marry James Monaghan, son of James Monaghan of Ballynaris).]
• The Will of John Brennan late of Legananny County Down Farmer who died 23 March 1889 at same place was proved at Belfast by Thomas Holmes and Michael Morgan both of Legananny Farmer the Executors.
• The Will of Hugh Brennan late of Ballincurry County Down Farmer who died 6 February 1890 at same place was proved at Belfast by William Sloan of Ballincurry Farmer one of the Executors. [Daughers Rose Farrell, Alice Sloan, Elizabeth McVeigh, Mary Brennan, son Patrick Brennan.]
• The Will of James Brennan late of Broad Island County Antrim Gentleman who died 1 December 1891 at same place was proved at Belfast by Robert Hart of Ballyhill and Patrick Esler of Whitehead both in said County Farmers the Executors. [Leaves to his mother. Also to sister Hannah Pinkerton, sister Mary Getty Brennan, to brothers Alexander and William + (Alfred??) and to sister Emily Lewis.]
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Thomas Brennan late of Cargabolee County Armagh Farmer who died 10 August 1891 at same place were granted at Armagh to Catherine Brennan of Cargabolee the Widow.
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of John Brennan late of Clarebann County Armagh, farmer, who died 26 July 1891 at Glasgow were granted at Armagh to Anne Brennan of Clarebann the Widow.
• Letters of Administration (with the Will annexed) of the personal estate of Peter Brennan, late of Dromore, County Down, publican, who died 11 December 1892 at same place were granted at Belfast to Rose Brennan of Dromore, spinster, a daughter. [Leaves his pub to daughter Rose Brennan. Some land in Ballyvicknakelly to daughter Maggie Brennan. Money to daughter Annie, wife of James Conlon.]
• The Will of Robert Brennan late of Slievetrue Carrickfergus Farmer who died 5 January 1893 at same place was proved at Belfast by John Simpson of Slievetrue and Edward Hagan of My Lord's Mountain said County Farmers the Executors. [Wife Janie, brother Samuel, brother James (of Carnmoney?), brother Adam, brother William.]
• Probate of the Will of Michael Brennan late of Lower Mullan County Tyrone Farmer who died 20 December 1893 granted at Armagh to John Lynn Farmer.
• The Will of Robert Brennan late of Ballykeel Islandmagee County Antrim Farmer who died 3 December 1894 at same place was proved at Belfast by Hill M'Keen J.P. and William M'Keen Farmer both of Islandmagee the Executors. [Son John Brennan, leaves farm to son Henry Brennan. Also some to daughter Mary Hill Brennan (not married), and daughter Esther Brennan (not married). Also to daughter Sarah Hill. Also to Jenny Napier Brennan (relation?). To grandson Robert Brennan. To his son Robert. To son John.]
• Administration of the estate of Mary Brennan late of Knocknagor County Down Spinster who died 4 December 1894 granted at Belfast to Elizabeth Brennan of Knocknagor Spinster the Sister.
• The Will of Richard Brennan late of Kilfighan County Down Farmer who died 7 November 1894 at same place was proved at Belfast by Mark Brennan of Kilfighan Farmer one of the Executors. [Wife Catherine, son John, Mark maybe a brother.]
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of John Brennan late of Drumnaconnor County Down Farmer who died 6 April 1895 at same place were granted at Belfast to Margaret Brennan of Drumnaconnor the Widow.
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Esther Brennan late of Ballykeel Islandmagee County Antrim Spinster who died 29 January 1895 at same place were granted at Belfast to John Brennan of Ballystrudder Islandmagee Farmer the Brother.
• The Will of Bernard Brennan late of 69 Corporation-street Belfast Army Pensioner who died 3 December 1895 was proved at Belfast by the Reverend Daniel M'Donnell of St. Patrick's Presbytery Donegall-street Belfast Roman Catholic Clergyman the Sole Executor [Leaves all to hospital and church.]
• Probate of the Will of Marianne Brennan late of Monug County Armagh Spinster who died 30 March 1897 granted at Armagh to Michael Kearney of Drumgoose County Monaghan Farmer [Leaves most to Bernard McNamee son of Owen McNamee. Money to sister's daughters Maggy Hughes of Longfield and Bridget Quinn of Crossmaglen.]
• Probate of the Will of William Brennan late of Antrim County Antrim Painter and Decorator who died 29 December 1897 granted at Belfast to James M. Brennan of 54 Moyola-street Belfast Jeweller and William Cooper of High-street Antrim Draper [Sons William John and Robert, wife Mary. Thirteen children: David Hugh, William John, Edward, Jane Bennett otherwise Brennan, James M., Robert, Samuel, Henry, Charles, Ellen Hatch otherwise Brennan, John and Minnie.]
• Letters of Administration of the Personal Estate of John Brennan late of Brough County Londonderry Farmer deceased who died 19 July 1897 were granted at Londonderry to Mary Ann Brennan the Widow.
• Probate of the Will of William John Brennan late of 4 North Queen-street Belfast Painter and Decorator who died 22 May 1898 granted at Belfast to Margaret Brennan of 4 North Queen-street Belfast Widow. [Leaves all to wife Margaret.]
• Administration of the estate of Christopher Brennan late of Newtownhamilton, County Armagh, who died 21 March 1899 granted at Armagh to Elizabeth J. Breannan, the widow.
• Probate of the Will of Bridget Brennan late of Cornonagh County Armagh Spinster who died 6 May 1900 granted at Armagh to Owen Treanor Publican. Leaves farm to Michael Woods.
• Probate of the Will of The Reverend Geoffrey Brennan late of Killough County Down P.P. who died 25 July 1900 at Belfast granted at Belfast to The Reverend David M'Caslin H.C.C.
• Probate of the Will of Paul Brennan late of Tamneyrankin County Londonderry Farmer who died 4 December 1901 granted at Londonderry to Patrick Mulholland and Michael M'Keefry Farmers.
• Probate of the Will of Owen Brennan late of Tintagh Moneymore County Londonderry, farmer, who died 13 June 1901 granted at Londonderry to John Convery, farmer.
• Administration of the Unadministered Estate of Mathew Brennan late of Carrickbroad County Armagh, farmer, who died 31 January 1902 granted at Armagh to Susan McKeown, married woman.
• Administration of the estate of Mathew Brennan (Junior) late of Carrick-broad County Armagh Farmer who died 31 January 1902 granted at Armagh to Michael Brennan, farmer.
• Probate of the Will of John Brennan late of Kilfeighan, County Down, farmer, who died 23 May 1903 granted at Belfast to John Haughian, farmer. [Leaves all to wife, Ellen (three children).]
• Probate of the Will of Mary Brennan late of Antrim County Antrim Widow who died 1 September 1904 granted at Belfast to Samuel Brennan and Henry Brennan Painters and Decorators [Divides between 8 children, James, Robert, Ellen, Samuel, Henry, Charles, Minnie, John.]
• Probate of the Will of Alice Brennan late of Carrickbroad County Armagh Widow who died 30 January 1904 granted at Armagh to Michael Brennan Innkeeper. [Leaves all to son Michael Brennan.]
• Probate of the Will of James Brennan late of Carnmoney County Antrim Farmer who died 6 June 1905 granted at Belfast to David M'Cammon Farmer and Isaac C. Dundee M.D. [Leaves all to wife Eleanor Brennan, nee McCammon.]
• Administration of the estate of Michael Brennan late of 27 Arnon-street Belfast Spirit Grocer who died 11 January 1905 granted at Belfast to John Brennan Surveyor of Taxes.
• (Pat) Ann Brennan of Carrickbroad county Armagh widow died 18 June 1906 at Bedford Street Manchester Administration Belfast 15 August to Mary Ann Barnes married woman. Effects 10s.
• Probate of the Will of Neal Brennan late of Granagh County Antrim Farmer who died 29 January 1906 granted at Belfast to Thomas Patrick Henry Civil Engineer. [of Magherafelt, wife Bridget Brennan.]
• Probate of the Will of Patrick Brennan late of Ballymaginaghy County Down Farmer who died 28 October 1906 granted at Belfast to Bernard Keenan Farmer and James Burns Merchant. [Leaves most to son Patrick. Something to daughters Kate and Ann and Lizzie and to son, James.]
• Administration of the Estate of Patrick Brennan late of Knocknagore County Down Farmer who died 26 January 1907 granted at Belfast to John S. Farrell Solicitor and James O'Hanlon Mechanic.
• Letters of Administration of the personal estate of William Kane Brennan late of Gransha Islandmagee County Antrim Mariner who died 20 May 1907 were granted at Belfast to William Brennan Farmer.
• Probate of the Will of Bridget Brennan late of Broghill Granagh County Antrim Widow who died 27 May 1907 granted at Belfast to The Reverend John M'Allister P.P. and Mary Shiels Widow. [Bequeaths money to Bridget Macaulay, Jeanie Macaulay, Essie Macaulay, Maggie Macaulay. Money also to Daniel Macaulay and to son-in-law James Macaulay as payment of debt owed by her son Patrick Macaulay. Also daughter Catherine Henry?, and daughter Mary Shiels. Bed to granddaughter Bridget Macaulay. Son John may have emigrated.]
• Probate of the Will of Eleanor Brennan late of Carnmoney County Antrim Widow who died 29 November 1907 granted at Belfast to John Glimer Hill Wilson Solicitor. [Leaves farm to daughter Margaret (and Margaret's son James Brennan ) and son William. Also daughter Mary Ellen.]
• Probate of the Will of Rev. Samuel Arthur Brennan late of Knocknacarry (Cushendun) County Antrim Clerk who died 10 January 1908 granted at Belfast to Rev. John Matthew Young and Rev. Charles Leslie Garnett Clerks. [Leaves portraits to cousin James Eustace Brennan and other to cousins Herbert Eustace Brennan and Dr.Richard Brennan. Leaves his farm in Agolah to his estranged daughter Francis Emily Augusta Victoria Brennan.]
• Probate of the Will of Henry Brennan late of Gransha Islandmagee County Antrim Farmer who died 1 June 1908 granted at Belfast to William Brennan, James Brennan and Robert Brennan Farmers. [Three sons William, James and Robert get equal shares.]
• Owen Brennan of Carrickbroad county Armagh farmer died 21 August 1908 Administration Belfast 6 March to Patrick Brennan farmer. Effects £12 10s.
• Probate of the Will of Sarah Brennan late of Dirnan County Londonderry Married Woman who died 8 April 1908 granted at Londonderry to the Rev. Bernard O'Connor Parish Priest.
• Probate of the Will of The Reverend Patrick Brennan late of Cookstown, County Tyrone, C.C. who died 28 December 1908 granted at Armagh to The Reverend Peter McCartney P.P.
• Probate of the Will of Hugh Breenan late of Crosdened County Armagh Farmer who died 21 February 1909 granted at Armagh to Michael Tosh Farmer. [Leaves most to son Patt, some to daughter Rosey, some to son John, some to Mary Ann, some to Maggie.]
• Thomas Brennan of Ballinary county Armagh farmer died 15 May 1909 Probate Belfast 28 May to Thomas David Brennan farmer. Effects £5.
• Administration of the Estate of Mary Ann Brennan late of Brough County Londonderry Widow who died 11 April 1910 granted at Londonderry to Jane Brennan Spinster.
• Administration of the Estate of Thomas Brennan late of 12 Mountpottinger Road Belfast Manager who died 15 March 1911 granted at Belfast to Catherine Brennan the Widow.
• Administration of the Estate of Mary Elizabeth Brennan late of 40 Frank Street Belfast Spinster who died 2 December 1911 granted at Belfast to Ellen Hatch Married Woman.
• Probate of the Will of Peter Brennan late of Kilfeaghan Killowen County Down Farmer who died 11 May 1911 granted at Belfast to John Brennan Farmer
• Probate of the Will of Catherine Brennan late of Ballincurry Killowen County Down Spinster who died 17 May 1912 granted at Belfast to John McCrink and Hugh Brennan Farmers.
• Probate of the Will with one Codicil of Catherine Brennan late of Ballyknock, County Down, spinster, who died 11 January 1912 granted at Belfast to James Byrne and Edward Kearney, farmers.
• Probate of the Will of Rose Brennan late of Croan County Down Widow who died 23 January 1913 granted at Belfast to Patrick Sands and James Cosgrove Farmers.
• Administration of the Estate of John Brennan late of Gransha Islandmagee County Antrim Mariner who died 18 February 1913 at The Letterkenny Infirmary County Donegal granted at Belfast to William Kane Brennan Labourer.
• Michael Brennan of The Snipe Inn Paxton Street Barrow-in-Furness county Lancaster died 9 July 1913 Administration London 1 November 1913 to Kate Brennan the widow and relict. Effects in Northern Ireland £160. Re-sealed Belfast 19 January.
• Probate of the Will of Ellen Brennan late of Main Street Sion Mills County Tyrone Spinster who died 22 March 1913 granted at Londonderry to Thomas O'Donnell Assurance Agent.
• Joseph Brennan of Aneeterbeg county Tyrone farmer died 12 February 1914 Administration Belfast 20 March to Rose Ann Hagan widow. Effects £17 10s.
• Administration (with the Will) of the Estate of William Brennan late of Dysart County Tyrone Farmer who died 5 January 1914 granted at Londonderry to William Mcll. Mackey Solicitor's Assistant.
• Administration of the Estate of John Brennan late of Drumcullen County Armagh Farmer who died 14 April 1914 granted at Armagh to Michael Brennan Farmer.
• Administration of the Estate of James Patrick Brennan late of Ballymoney County Down Railway Messenger who died 11 May 1914 granted at Belfast to Owen Brennan Labourer.
• Probate of the Will with one Codicil of Elizabeth Brennan late of Knocknagor County Down Spinster who died 13 August 1914 granted at Belfast to John T. Farrell Solicitor and James O'Hanlon Mechanic.
• Probate of the Will of Hugh Brennan late of Ballyvarley County Down Farmer who died 26 July 1914 granted at Belfast to Patrick Brennan Dealer.
• Probate of the Will of Robert Brennan late of Ballynarny County Armagh Farmer who died 31 July 1915 granted at Armagh to the Reverend W. B. Allman Clerk. [Leaves money to daughters Amelia, Martha, Mrs. Mary McClelland. Money to grandson Robert Haugh. To his only son Robert all the farm at Ballinary Birches, Parish of Milltown.]
• Hugh Brennan of Drumlogher county Armagh farmer died 15 April 1915 Probate Belfast 15 August to Alice Catherine McGeown married woman and Bridget Brennan spinster. Effects £30 10s.
• Probate of the Will of Elizabeth Brennan late of 64 Tamar Street Belfast, widow, who died 3 January 1915 granted at Belfast to Mary Geddis Married Woman.
• Probate of the Will of Mary Brennan late of Carnfunnock Cairncastle County Antrim, widow, who died 4 August 1916 granted at Belfast to Robert Brennan, farmer
• Administration of the Estate of James Brennan late of Hill Drumnaconagher County Down Farmer who died 17 October 1916 granted at Belfast to Elizabeth Brennan, the widow.
• Probate of the Will of Rose Brennan late of Ballincurry Killowen County Down Widow who died 6 January 1916 granted at Belfast to Patrick Brennan Farmer.
• Arthur Brennan of Broagh Knockloughrim county Londonderry farmer died 9 December 1916 Probate Londonderry 2 March to James Brennan farmer. Effects £134.
• Administration of the Estate of Elizabeth Brennan late of Dromore Street Ballynahinch, County Down, who died 17 January 1917 granted at Belfast to John Brennan Labourer the Husband.
• John Brennan of Craigs county Tyrone farmer died 31 March 1920 Probate Londonderry 4 February to Bridget Brennan spinster. Effects £23.
• Bridget Brennan, Adavoile Co. Armagh. Died 4 April 1920 Administration Armagh 3 June 1921 to Owen Brennan, Farmer, the husband. Effects £21.
• Catherine Brennan of Carrickabolie, County Armagh, widow, died 9 November 1921 Administration (with Will) Belfast 23 March to James Brennan, farmer. Effects £58.
• Probate of the Will of Maria Brennan late of Ardglass County Down Widow who died 3 January 1922 granted at Belfast to Patrick Laverty Artizan. Effects £5.
• William Alfred Brennan of the Acreback Ballycarry county Antrim retired captain merchant service died 23 December 1922 Probate Belfast 7 March to James Woods Hawthorne solicitor and Leslie Arthur Lewis bank official. Effects £2273 3s. 1d.
• Probate of the Will of Catherine Brennan formerly of 12 Mountpottinger Road and late of 217 Albert Bridge Road both in Belfast Widow who died 26 August 1922 at 217 Albert Bridge Road Belfast granted at Belfast to Mary Brennan and Elizabeth Brennan Spinsters Effects £204 15s.
• Edward Brennan of Donegall Road Belfast and of Hannahstown county Antrim spirit merchant died 23 February 1923 at Hannahstown Probate Belfast 14 January to Kathleen Brennan widow. Effects £1619 6s. 2d.
• Mary Brennan of Linenhall Street Ballymoney county Antrim spinster died 21 November 1923 Administration Belfast 21 January to Annie McCoy, married woman. Effects £20.
• John Brennan of 203 Mountpottinger Road Belfast ex-sergeant R.I.C. died 18 June 1924 Administration Belfast 25 August to Winifred Agnes Brennan, widow. Effects £54 19s. 4d.
• Patrick Brennan of Carrickcrossan Mayobridge county Down farmer died 1 October 1924 Administration Belfast 8 June to Terence Brennan farmer. Effects £79. Unadministration grant 8/9/1986.
• Patrick Brennan of Ballincurry Killowen county Down farmer died 27 March 1925 Probate Belfast 27 September to Hugh Brennan and Peter Brennan farmers. Effects £428 18s. 6d.
• Eliza Jane Brennan of Ballyknock county Down spinster died 28 November 1925 at Downpatrick county Down Probate Belfast 21 January to James Byrne and Edward Kearney farmers. Effects £63 2s. 8d.
• Joseph Brennan of Annaghmore county Tyrone farmer died 1 September 1925 Probate Londonderry 29 September to Felix Lavery farmer and merchant. Effects £253 9s.
• James Brennan of 19 Central Avenue Bangor county Down retired school teacher died 18 September 1926 Administration (with Will) Belfast 17 December to Elizabeth Brennan the widow. Effects £688 15s.
• Catherine Brennan of Kilfeighan, County Down, widow, died 6 February 1926 Probate Belfast 8 April to Thomas Sloan and Hugh Moffatt farmers. Effects £83 15s.
• Reverend John Brennan of Limavady county Londonderry catholic curate died 21 December 1926 at St. John's Nursing Home Belfast Administration Londonderry 3 March to James Brennan, farmer. Effects £936 11s. 5d.
• Patrick Brennan of Killyberry county Londonderry farmer died 2 May 1927 Administration Londonderry 29 November to Rose Brennan, the widow. Effects £112 6s.
• Patrick Brennan of Ballyvarley Gilford county Down farmer died 27 February 1929 Administration (with Will) Belfast 27 February to Hugh Brennan farmer. Effects £16.
• Rose Brennan of Ballyvarley, County Down, widow, died 8 September 1929 Probate Belfast 30 July to Hugh Brennan, farmer, and John Lennon, railway official. Effects £5 10s.
• Bridget Brennan of Craigs county Tyrone spinster died 11 June 1931 Probate Londonderry 10 July to Margaret Jane Brennan, spinster. Effects £8.
• John Brennan of 23 Glandore Avenue Belfast and of 4 Greenfield Terrace Whitehead county Antrim retired master mariner died 11 August 1932 at latter place Probate Belfast 27 September to Ella Musgrave Thompson Brennan, the widow. Effects £214 9s. 8d.
• James Magee Brennan of "Moylate" 27 Kingsmere Avenue, Belfast, watchmaker, died 29 May 1932. Probate Belfast 13 July to Bessie Gertrude Brennan, the widow, and Octavia Helen Larmour, married woman. Effects £55 18s. 11d.
• Mary Brennan of Ballyhackett Cairncastle, County Antrim, spinster, died 5 April 1932 at Smiley Cottage Hospital Larne Administration Belfast 30 May to James Brennan, farmer. Effects £102.
• Ellen Brennan otherwise Ellie otherwise Elenor Frances of 22 Irwin Avenue Belfast and of Bernere Portarlington county Leix spinster died 27 March 1932 at latter place Probate Belfast 12 August to Edward Brereton Walker cattle dealer. Effects £160 15s. 10d.
• Francis Brennan of Crossbane Derrynoose county Armagh farmer died 9 December 1932 Administration (limited) Belfast 14 January to Charles J. Laverty solicitor. Effects £2.
• William Brennan of Ballinarry, Birches, Portadown, County Armagh, farmer, died 27 November 1933. Probate Belfast 25 May to James Greenaway and Robert Brennan, farmers. Effects £5.
• Henry Brennan of Ballykeel Islandmagee county Antrim farmer died 3 February 1933 Probate Belfast 25 April to Eliza Wilson Brennan the widow. Effects £276 11s. 2d.
• Margaret Brennan of Ballymoney county Antrim widow died 2 August 1933 Probate Belfast 6 October to Annie McCoy married woman. Effects £349 5s. 1d.
• Patrick Brennan of 14 Kilmorey Street Newry county Down ship's carpenter died 21 July 1934 at Newry General Hospital Administration Belfast 22 August to Owen Brennan ship's carpenter. Effects £123 1s. 1d.
• Thomas David Brennan of Ballynarry, Birches, Portadown, County Armagh, farmer, died 15 June 1935. Probate Belfast 10 December to James Haugh and Johnston Hanna, farmers. Effects £1.
• Mary Ann Brennan of Gortnagross Dungiven county Londonderry spinster died 30 May 1935 Administration Londonderry 29 July to Patrick Brennan labourer. Effects £20 13s. 4d. D.B.N. DR. 3.8.44.
• Patrick Brennan of Crossdened Keady county Armagh farmer died 5 November 1936 Administration Belfast 30 November to Margaret Blair widow. Effects £94 15s. Real Estate.
• James Brennan of Magheralone county Down farmer died 6 February 1936 Probate Belfast 12 June to Thomas Brennan farmer and Susan Brennan spinster. Effects £100 10s. 7d.
• Harriette Eliza Brennan of 15-16 Ann Street Enniskillen county Fermanagh spinster died 30 January 1937 at 3 The Diamond Enniskillen county Fermanagh Administration Londonderry 19 May to Florence Isabella Brennan spinster. Effects £154 15s. 2d.
• Elizabeth Brennan of Dunbarton Street Gilford county Down widow died 14 February 1937 Administration Belfast 7 April to James Brennan grocer. Effects £320 11s. 8d.
• Mary Ellen Brennan of 171 Grosvenor Road and of 349 Donegall Road both in Belfast died 9 November 1937 at latter place Administration Belfast 22 February to James Brennan merchant the husband. Effects £23.
• Bessie Gertrude Brennan of "Moylate" 27 Kingsmere Avenue Belfast widow died 13 January 1938 at The Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast Probate Belfast 1 March to Octavia Helen Larmour and Octavia Helen Craig married woman. Effects £625 18s. 8d.
• Samuel Brennan of Antrim county Antrim J.P. and painter and decorator (retired) died 31 October 1938 Probate Belfast 30 January to Henry Brennan painter and decorator (retired) and John Brennan merchant. Effects £6727 19s. 2d.
• Maggie Brennan of Crossbane Derrynoose county Armagh widow died 22 September 1938 at Carrickanure county Monaghan Probate Belfast 9 January to Francis Morgan farmer. Effects £249 12s. 6d.
• Mary Brennan of "Le Coin" Golf Links Road Newcastle and of Rock Cottage Killowen both in county Down spinster died 18 March 1938 at latter place Probate Belfast 20 June to Harold Lewis Greenhouse bank manager and Richard Mills Roberts solicitor. Effects £704 19s.
• Hugh Brennan of 21 Springfield Road Bangor county Down retired inspector died 14 September 1939 Probate Belfast 20 November to Harriett Brennan the widow. Effects £563 13s
• John Brennan of 33 Cranmore Gardens and 16 High Street both in Belfast merchant tailor died 29 April 1939 at former place Probate Belfast 25 July to Elizabeth Brennan the widow. Effects £6715 19s. 10d.
• Mary Brennan of 5 Newington Avenue Belfast died 27 May 1939 Administration Belfast 30 June to William Brennan head constable R.I.C. (retired) the husband. Effects £134 13s. 8d.
• Peter Brennan of Ballincurry county Down farmer died 15 May 1939 Probate Belfast 18 July to Frances Brennan the widow. Effects £656 10s. 1d.
• Frances Brennan of Ballincurry county Down widow died 15 October 1940 at Warrenpoint county Down Probate Belfast 18 December to Katie O'Neill spinster. Effects £720 4s.
• Francis Brennan of Meeting Street Moira county Down labourer died 29 January 1940 at Carnlougherin county Antrim Administration Belfast 27 January to Catherine Brennan the widow. Effects £10.
• Henry Brennan of Market Square Antrim county Antrim retired painter and decorator died 5 March 1940 Probate Belfast 4 June to John Basil Brennan student and Samuel Stewart Brennan salesman. Effects £8846 16s. 9d.
• Bridget Agnes Brennan of 40 Kashmir Road Belfast spinster died 19 February 1940 Administration Belfast 17 April to James Brennan farmer. Effects £979 8s. 8d.
• Bridget Brennan of Tintagh county Londonderry spinster died 4 November 1940 Probate Belfast 27 January to John Kane and Joseph Donaghy junior farmers. Effects £376 1s. 9d.
• James Brennan of Gransha Islandmagee county Antrim farmer died 17 September 1941 Administration Belfast 23 December to Henry Brennan farmer. Effects £1435 15s.
• Mary Brennan of 19 Ladas Drive Belfast spinster died 26 July 1941 Administration Belfast 19 November to Elizabeth Brennan spinster. Effects £40.
• John Brennan of Tievnacree county Armagh farmer died 22 March 1941 Administration Belfast 2 February to Edward Brennan farmer. Effects £207 5s.
• Patrick Brennan of Ballymaginaghy Castlewellan county Down farmer died 8 February 1941 Administration Belfast 5 November to John Brennan farmer. Effects £595 8s. 6d.
• William Brennan of Ballylone Little Ballynahinch county Down farmer died 25 March 1941 Probate Belfast 3 July to Joseph Brennan bread salesman. Effects £149.
• Rose Ann Brennan of Annaghmore county Tyrone widow died 17 January 1941 Probate Belfast 21 February to Felix Lavery merchant and Daniel Quinn farmer. Effects £97 12s. 8d.
• Maggie Brennan of Barrack Street Strabane county Tyrone spinster died 20 August 1941 Administration Londonderry 23 September to Kathleen Gallagher married woman. Effects £290 12s. 9d.
• William John Brennan of "Bonne Iris" Newcastle county Down contractor died 24 February 1942 at Ballyhafry county Down Administration Belfast 24 June to Isabel Brennan the widow. Effects £543 15s.PROBATE DATE FOR THIS 15TH SEPT .D.B.N.P.R.24.9.47
• Edward Brennan of 28 Shrewsbury Drive Bangor county Down police pensioner died 21 January 1942 Administration Belfast 10 June to James Brennan farmer. Effects £2425 8s. 9d.REVOKED AND CANCELLED 7.10.43
• Henry Brennan of Buncrana Waterloo Larne county Antrim company director died 12 March 1942 at Glengormley Belfast Probate Belfast 5 May to Ella Frances Brennan the widow and Harry Taylor Browne company director. Effects £9603 12s.
• James Francis Brennan of 13 Rushfield Avenue Belfast steward royal navy died 15 November 1942 at sea Administration Belfast 9 March to Margaret Brennan spinster. Effects £264 10s.
• William Brennan of 5 Newington Avenue Belfast and of Carnlough county Antrim retired head constable R.I.C. died 30 October 1942 at latter place Administration (with Will) Belfast 17 December to William Austin Brennan medical practitioner. Effects £2239 9s.
• John Brennan of Tureagh Raloo Larne county Antrim farmer died 14 October 1942 Probate Belfast 12 January to Margaret Hagan married woman and Charles Irvine farmer. Effects £467 14s. 1d.
• Peter James Brennan otherwise James of Glen Road House Glen Road Belfast retired traveller died 20 July 1943 Probate Belfast 21 December to Daniel McSparran medical doctor and Joseph O'Hara solicitor. Effects £1448.
• Robert Brennan of Gransha Islandmagee county Antrim farmer died 1 March 1943 at Bentra Ballycarry county Antrim Administration Belfast 1 June to Annie Elizabeth Brennan the widow. Effects £414 5s.

OTHER WILL ABSTRACTS FROM PRONI LIST

• Letters of administration of the personal estate of Felix M'Grady, late of Dromore in the County of Down, blacksmith, a Widower, who died 19 March 1860 at same place were granted at Belfast to John M'Grady of Dromore, blacksmith, the son. Effects under £100.
• Letters of administration (with the will annexed) of the personal estate of John M'Grady, late of Finnis, County Down, farmer, who died 26 August 1867 at same place were granted at Belfast to Felix M'Grady of Finnis, farmer, a son. Effects £96.
• The Will of John M'Grady, late of Ballynaris, County Down, farmer, who died 18 January 1869 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of John Ward of Magherabeg (Dromore) and James Hawkins of Dromore both in said County, farmers and the executors. Effects under £100. Leaves land and part of the house to his wife Bridget McGrady; splits most of his farm between his sons Felix McGrady and Lawrence McGrady; makes bequests to his daughters Rosey McGrady, Bridget McGrady and Margaret Lavery and to his grandson Patrick Lavery.
• Administration of the estate of Susan McGrady, late of Dromore, County Down, who died 6 June 1906 granted at Belfast to Patrick McGrady, grocer and spirit merchant, the husband. Effects £129 0s. 10d.
• Administration of the estate of John McGrady formerly of John Street, Sligo, and late of Dromore, County Down, bank clerk, who died 17 July 1914 at Belfast granted at Belfast to Patrick McGrady, spirit merchant. Effects £83 6s. 8d.
• Probate of the will of Patrick McGrady, late of Dromore, County Down, spirit merchant who died 14 January 1915 granted at Belfast to William Rooney, farmer, and John Mulligan, grain merchant. £420 6s. 8d.
• Administration of the estate of Isabella McGrady, late of Ballynaris, County Down, spinster who died 6 June 1916 granted at Belfast to Mary Doloughan, married woman. Effects £163 10s. 8d.
• The will of Henry Napier of Dromore, County Down, blacksmith, who died 7 March 1863 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of Eliza Napier of Dromore, widow, William M'Comb of Ballygowan, farmer, and Henry Scott of Ballyvicknakelly (Dromore), farmer, all in the County of Down, the executors. Effects under £100. Leaves money to wife Eliza, his property to sons William and John and monies to his daughters, Catherine, Mary, Alice Jane and Elizabeth.
• The Will of Mary Anne Napier of Dromore, County Down, (Wife of William Napier) who died 1 March 1891 at same place was proved at Belfast by Elizabeth Murray of Dromore (wife of Bernard Murray), the sole executrix. £924 4s. Leaves insurance money to daughter Elizabeth Murray and money to son William John Napier. Leaves money to niece Kate Walsh, nephews Christopher Walsh and Hugh Walsh, and niece Kate Flanagan of Belfast.
• Letters of administration of the personal estate of Annie Napier of Dromore, County Down, who died 9 April 1893 were granted at Belfast to William J. Napier of Dromore, hotel keeper, the husband. Effects £328 16s.
• Probate of the will of William Napier of Dromore, County Down, publican, who died 12 July 1897 granted at Belfast to William J. Napier of Dromore, publican. Effects £20. Leaves all to his son William John Napier.
• Probate of the will of Henry Bell Napier of Ballyvicknacally, County Down, farmer who died 23 January 1907 granted at Belfast to Alexander Napier, farmer. £457 0s. 1d. Leaves everything to his friend Alexander Napier, blacksmith.
• Probate of the will of William John Napier of Dromore, County Down, hotel proprietor, who died 2 March 1913 granted at Belfast to the Reverend John O'Hare P.P. and Thomas B. Wallace, solicitor. Effects £126.
• The will of William Doloughan of Ballyvicknakelly, County Down, farmer, who died 29 June 1891 at same place was proved at Belfast by Elizabeth Doloughan of Ballyvicknakelly, widow and one of the executors. Effects £87 10s. Leaves his effects to his wife Elizabeth and sons John, William and Andrew.

LIST OF FREEHOLDERS IN COUNTY DOWN

The list of freeholders contained in the Books of Registries for County Down, 1813-1821 lists the following Brennan freeholders in the Barony of Upper Iveagh:

• John Brennan holds property worth more than 40 shillings in Leganany. The landlord is Robert Armstrong and the tenure is given as the lives of John Armstrong, snr. and jnr. and Robert Armstrong. Registered in Castlewellan on May 26, 1813.
• Bryan Brannon holds property worth more than 40 shillings in Ballycarrickcrossan. The landlord is Rev. Joseph McCormick and the tenure is given as the lives of Terence, Nancy and Bernard Brannon. Registered in Banbridge on May 7, 1814.
• Michael Brannan holds property worth more than 40 shillings in Crossan. The landlord is Rev. Joseph McCormick and the tenure is given as the lives of Michael, Peter and John Brannan. Registered in Rathfriland on Feb.22, 1815.
• Peter Brannan holds property worth more than 40 shillings in Crossan. The landlord is Rev. Joseph McCormick and the tenure is given as the lives of Michael, Peter and John Brannan. Registered in Rathfriland on Feb.22, 1815.
• Richard Brannan holds property worth more than 40 shillings in Crossan. The landlord is Rev. Joseph McCormick and the tenure is given as the lives of Richard, Terence and Owen Brannan. Registered in Rathfriland on Feb.22, 1815.
• James Brennan holds property worth more than 40 shillings in Aughnamoira. The landlord is Roger Hall, esq., and the tenure is given as the lives of James Brennan. Registered in Warrenpoint on Aug.29, 1813.
• Francis Brennan holds property worth more than 40 shillings in Aughnamoira. The landlord is Roger Hall, esq., and the tenure is given as the lives of Francis Brennan. Registered in Warrenpoint on Aug.29, 1813.
• Patrick Brennan holds property worth more than 40 shillings in Gransha. The landlord is Lord Dungannon and the tenure is given as the lives of Charles, James and John Brennan. Registered in Dromore on Feb.28, 1817.

TITHE APPLOTMENT BOOKS

The 1834 tithe applotment book for the parish of Dromore, County Down, [PRONI FIN 5A/113] includes Peter Brannen in the townland of Ballyricknacally with 8 acres and 35 perches and a separate parcel of 1 acre and 2 roods. It also lists Pat Brenan in the townland of Ballymagendless, town of Dromore, with 1 rood and 10 perches.

Hillsborough tithe applotments [FIN 5A/152] include Patrick, James and David Murray in the townland of Clogher, M. Murray in the townland of Edenticullo, Thomas, Robert and Henry Murray in Hillsborough and Jeremiah Woods, Robert Mercer and Bernard Mercer in Taughblane.

The tithe applotment books for Islandmagee include the following Brennans. William K. Brennan is listed with two parcels of over 37 acres in the townland of Ballykeel and a parcel of 15 acres in Mullaghdoo which a footnote says is now held by Arch. Brown. Thomas Brennan holds two parcels of 7 acres in Gransha and, in that same townland, Henry and Robert Brennan are listed as holding two parcels of 29 acres and Henry Brennan, junior, is listed as holding just under 5 acres. Henry Brennan is also listed as holding a parcel of 13 acres and one of 5 acres. In the townland of Castletown Elizabeth Brennan holds nine acres of land.

Tithe applotment books for Larne [FIN 5A/197], Carncastle [FIN 5A/66] and Moira [FIN 5A/222] contain no Brennans. A John Murray was noted in the Moira tithe applotment book.

The tithe applotment book for Tartaraghan, County Armagh, [FIN 5A/255/1] lists Robert Brennan with 9 acres, 2 roods and 16 perches in the townland of Derryaugh (a subdenomination of Ballinary).

Enniskillen Parish, County Fermanagh: Bernard Branon with 10 acres and 1 rood in the townland of Carrowkeel, Patrick Brannon with 7 acres and 2 roods and Mary Branon with 5 acres and 1 rood in the townland of Mullyknock and Terence Branon with 17 acres in the townland of Edinmore.

The tithe applotment book for the parish of Inishmacsaint, County Fermanagh, lists David Brannan with 8 acres and 3 roods in the townland of Shronanure.

CARNCASTLE

• The records of St. John's Masonic Lodge in Carncastle, founded in 1807, show that John Brannan was one of the 20 founder members of the Lodge. The records also indicate that the following served as pastmasters of the Lodge: E.I. Brennan in 1953, R. Brennan in 1954 and S. Brennan in 1987.
• The 1851 Census for the townland of Loughduff, parish of Carncastle, contains listings of a number of children who are attending "Mr. Brannon's School".

BELFAST NEWS-LETTER

• Jan. 28, 1791. On Sunday, Mr. Brennan, Tailor, married Miss Eliza Gilmer, both of Belfast. (from listing in Linenhall library)
• Aug. 1, 1817. Bernard Brannin was convicted of the felony of stealing linen at the Monaghan Assizes and transported to New South Wales, Australia.

ULSTER GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL GUILD SUBSCRIBERS LISTS

• Nathaniel English, born c.1790 in Castletown, Islandmagee, married ? Brennan and had son William.
• Alex Brenan, a merchant in Belfast about 1810-1860, had a sister Jane Brenan (1790-1880) who married William Warwick (1782-1857), born in Saintfield.

KILWAUGHTER

1. A circulated letter [PRONI D282/153] requesting information on children who might enroll in a planned school. It reads ``As the schoolhouse will soon be ready to receive a schoolmaster, Mr. James is desirous of knowing and ascertaining the number of children that may be expected to enter as soon as a Master is provided. Kilwaughter. Nov.4, 1797.'' There follows a list of names with numbers of children in parentheses. Among these is ``Robert Brennan (1)''
2. The tithe applotment index for Kilwaughter [PRONI FIN 5A/192] yielded no Brennan or similar names.

HISTORY OF ISLANDMAGEE

The Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland for the Parish of Islandmagee contain the following references to the Brennans of Islandmagee:

1. Lists William Brennan as having died in 1837, without issue, at the age of 88.
2. Lists James Brannan as one of the seamen lost by drowning in the period 1815-1839.

According to a genealogy contained in LDS records [Film No. 258618] a man called Wilson of Gransha, Islandmagee, had two daughters Sarah and Margaret Wilson. Margaret married Capt. Brennan and their daughter, Sarah Brennan, married John Auld of Port Davey and had a daughter, Sarah Auld (see below). The other daughter, Sarah Wilson, married John Brown and their son married Sarah Auld. This marriage produced at least one child, Alice Brown of Springvale, Islandmagee.

The ``Historical, Traditional and Descriptive Account of Islandmagee'' by Dixon Donaldson contains the following information on the Brennan families of Islandmagee:

1. The first mention appears to be the name of John Brinan who appears in the Hearth Money Roll of the year 1669. He is one of 11 names listed for the townland of ``Temble-Juan'' (Temple-effin).
2. In the accounts of St. John's Parish Church, Islandmagee, there following entry appears: ``Recd. from Robt. M'Crakan fourteen shillings in full of his tithes for the year 1770. Due to the Revd. Dean Benson. Recd. by me. Robt: Brynan''.
3. In 1770 Lord Dungannon negotiated the renewal of leases involving large parts of Islandmagee with the tenants, a list of whom appearred in the Belfast News-Letter. This list contains the following names in the townland of Ballykeel with the acreage included in parentheses (acres/roods/perches): Widow Brannon (44/2/2), Robert Brannon (36/2/4), Alexander Brannon (9/0/3).
4. Shortly thereafter, in April 1772, a letter or address of loyalty from the residents of Islandmagee appeared in the News-Letter. This decribed the activities of the lawless ``Hearts of Steel'' bands and was signed by Robert Brennin, William Brennin, Henry Brennin, Alex. Brennin, John Brennin and James Brennin.
5. There is a surviving Roll Book which belonged to the schoolmaster John Montgomery which is dated 1826-31 and includes pupils Henry Brennan of Gransha and Abby Brennan of Ballymulldrogh.
6. Henry Brennan of Gransha and Robert Brennan of Ballykeel were members of a committee which was set up in 1857 to reorganize the financial affairs of the First Islandmagee Presbyterian Church.
7. Henry Brennan of Gransha Upper was a member of the Kirk Session of the Presbyterian Church sometime during the period 1841-1860. In 1870 he contributed 20 pounds toward new seating for the First Islandmagee Presbyterian Church.
8. Robert Brennan of Ballykeel was first elected a churchwarden of St. John's Parish Church, Islandmagee, in 1863.
9. James Cameron, 32, the son of William and Ann Jane Cameron of Blackhead, Castletown and husband of Lizzie Brennan of Carrickfergus died when the ``Bray Head'' was shelled by a German submarine on Mar.17, 1917.
10. At the time of writing in 1927 a John Brennan was in possession of a farm called ``The Ford'' which he acquired from Thomas Houston who had it from the Rev. David Potter who bought it from Luke Jackson.

DIRECTORIES

1. The 1805 Cork Directory lists Wm. Quin, soap manufactory, Blarney Lane, and Edward Quin, coach maker, Thomas Street.
2. The 1809 Cork Directory lists Wm. Quin, chandler, Blarney Lane, and Simon Quin, coach maker, South Mall.
3. The 1824 Piggott and Company Provincial Directory lists M. Brannan, publican, Caddel's entry, and Alex Brenan, merchant (provisions), 29 York St, in the city of Belfast. It also lists Jane and Ann Brennan, Scotch St., grocers and agents to Kinnahan and Sons tea warehouse, Dublin, in the town of Dungannon.
4. The 1839 Enniskillen Directory lists James Brennan, clothes broker, Main St, Thomas Brennan, clothes broker, Main St., and Bernard Brennan, publican, Toneystick, in the city of Enniskillen.
5. The 1846 Slater's Directory lists Bernard Brannen, Church Street, spirit and porter dealer, Henry Napier, Dromore Square, blacksmith, and Henry Napier, Gallows Street, blacksmith, in the town of Dromore, County Down. It also lists Anne Jane Brennan, Scotch St., earthenware dealer, in the town of Dungannon.
6. The 1852 Ulster Directory lists D.J. Pece, as master of Donaghmore Church Society's School in the list for Dungannon. It also lists Bernard Brennan, spirit dealer and porter dealer, in the town of Dromore, County Down.
7. The 1856 Slater's Directory lists John Leitch as master of Donaghmore Church Society's School and Stephen Porter as master of Donaghmore National School, both in Donaghmore, County Tyrone. It also lists James Brenan, clothes broker, 14 Townhall St., and Thomas Brannan, clothes broker, East Bridge St., in the city of Enniskillen.
8. The 1858-9 Ulster Directory lists D.J. Pece, as master of Donaghmore Church Society's School in the list for Dungannon. It also lists Bernard Brannan, spirit dealer, Ardery, in the town of Dromore, County Down.
9. The 1863-4 Ulster Directory lists Mr. Brennan as master and Miss Brennan as mistress of Donaghmore Church Society's School and Stephen Porter as master of Donaghmore National School, both in Donaghmore, County Tyrone. It also lists Bernard Brennan, spirit dealer, in the town of Dromore, County Down. It also lists William Brennan, painter, Main St., in the town of Antrim.
10. The 1865-6 Ulster Directory lists Mr. Brennan as master and Miss Brennan as mistress of Donaghmore Church Society's School.
11. The 1870 Ulster Directory lists Mr. and Miss Brennan as teachers in Donaghmore Church Society School and Stephen Porter as teacher in Donaghmore National School.
12. The 1877 Ulster Directory lists W. Walker as teacher in Donaghmore Church Society School and Francis Hurzon as teacher in Donaghmore National School.
13. The 1880 Ulster Directory lists W. Walker as teacher in Donaghmore Church Society School and Francis Hurzon as teacher in Donaghmore National School. It also lists Peter Brennan, spiritdealer and grocer, Wm. Brennan, spiritdealer and grocer, and Wm. Napier, hotelkeeper, in the town of Dromore, County Down. It also lists W.H.N. Brennian, law clerk, Church Place, in the town of Lurgan. It also lists Thomas Brennan, clothes broker, Main St., in the city of Enniskillen.
14. The 1880 Enniskillen Directory lists J. Brennan, Queen St., boot and shoe maker, T. Brannan, 4 Townhall St., pawnbroker (advertizes ``Money''), and Michael Brennan, Tempo, wine and spirit merchant, flour goods.
15. In 1881, Bridget Brennan is a grocer and tea dealer at 73 Castle Street, Newry.
16. The 1884 Ulster Directory lists W. Walker as teacher in Donaghmore Church Society School and Francis Hurzon as teacher in Donaghmore National School. It also lists Peter Brennen, spiritdealer and grocer, in the town of Dromore, County Down.
17. The 1886 County Down Directory lists Jeremiah Woods, Taughblane, in the list for Hillsborough, County Down.
18. The 1890 Ulster Directory lists B. Brennan and Mrs. Brennan as teachers in Donaghmore National School, Donaghmore, County Tyrone. It also lists Peter Brennan, spiritdealer and grocer, in the town of Dromore, County Down.

NATIONAL SCHOOL RECORDS

1. The register of Donaghmore (Down) National School [PRONI SCH/243/1/2] includes male students for the period 1864-1941. It includes three sons of a Roman Catholic labourer living in Tullymurry: John Brennan who entered on June 1, 1868 aged 4, Thomas Brennan who entered on May 4, 1874 aged 4 and Edward Brennan who entered on July 30, 1878 aged 4. The Roll Book for 1860-1867 [PRONI SCH/243/2/1] includes in July 1877 John Brennan, aged 13, and Margaret Brennan, aged 12 years and 3 months, both Roman Catholics.
2. The Donaghmore (Tyrone) National School records do not begin until 1885 and include the Roll Book, 1885-1888, [PRONI SCH/1065/2/1] and the Daily Report Book, 1894-1898, [PRONI SCH/1065/6/1]. The former contains many of Bernard Brennen's children including May, Alfred, Wilfred and Herbert.
3. The earliest records of St. John's, Kilwarlin, National School [PRONI SCH/1032] are for 1933. For Hillsborough, Downshire [PRONI SCH/808] the earliest date is 1885 and for Hillsborough, Hillsborough [PRONI SCH/809] it is 1864.
4. The records of Kilcoan National School, Islandmagee, and the Kilcoan (lower) National School contain the following references to Brennan children in Islandmagee. Listed is the age at the given date of registration, estimated year of birth, home townland and the occupation of their father:

First Name + [Age]:	Date of reg.:	Est. year of birth:	Home townland
			and father's job:
William [5.75]	Aug. 9, 1858	1852	Ballyharry, shipowner
William [9.5]	Jan. 1, 1862	1852	Hillhead, sailor
William [9]	Dec. 9, 1862	1853	Gransha, sailor
William [14.25]	May. ?, 1865	1851	Ballyharry, sailor
William [12]	Nov. ?, 1867	1855	Ballykeel, farmer
William [13.5]	Jan.14, 1869	1855	Gransha, farmer
Henry [4]	Sep.20, 1858	1854	Gransha, shipowner
Henry [7.5]	Jan. 1, 1862	1854	Hillhead, sailor
Henry [14]	Jan.14, 1867	1867	Kilcoan, sailor
Samuel [4]	Feb.10, 1862	1858	Hillhead, sailor
John [3]	--- --, 1862	1859	Hillhead, sailor
John [4]	Jul.25, 1864	1860	Ballyharry, sailor
John [4.5]	May --, 1865	1860	Ballyharry, sailor
John [5]	Jan.26, 1869	1864	Ballykeel, farmer
William [3]	Apr. 8, 1878	1874	Gransha, farmer
William [6]	Jan.12, 1880	1873	Gransha, farmer
William [4]	Jul.13, 1886	1882	Gransha, farmer
William [7]	Jan.14, 1888	1881	Gransha, farmer
John [4]	Apr. 8, 1878	1873	Gransha, farmer
John [7]	Jun. 2, 1879	1872	Ballykeel, farmer
John [6]	Jan.22, 1881	1875	Gransha, farmer
John [15]	Jan. 1, 1889	1874	Gransha, farmer
John [11]	May 22, 1876	1865	Ballykeel, farmer
John [5]	Oct.30, 1893	1888	Gransha, farmer
James [5]	Jun. 4, 1883	1878	Gransha, farmer
James [6]	Jan.31, 1885	1879	Gransha, farmer
Robert [4]	May 11, 1885	1881	Gransha, farmer
Robert [7]	Jul. 5, 1887	1880	Gransha, farmer
Robert [4]	May 18, 1891	1886	Gransha, farmer
Robert [6]	Feb.13, 1893	1887	Gransha, farmer
Hill [5]	Jul. 5, 1904	1899	Gransha, farmer
Hill [9]	Jul. 1, 1908	1899	Gransha, farmer
Harry [8+10m]	May. 8, 1906	1897	Gransha, farmer
Harry [10]	Jul. 1, 1907	1897	Gransha, farmer
Eliza [11]	Feb.17, 1873	1862	Kilcoan, sailor
Ellen [6]	Jun. 4, 1872	1866	Kilcoan, sailor

Other records not yet consulted are Blaris [PRONI SCH/184], Kilkeel [PRONI SCH/720] and Moira [PRONI SCH/654 and 239].

KILWARLIN ESTATE RECORDS

There are extensive records of the Kilwarlin Estate of the Marquis of Downshire in PRONI. I have checked several of the Estate Rental Books as follows:

1. Estate Rental Book for July 1, 1848 - Jan.1, 1849 [PRONI D/671/R8/70]. Just checked the townlands of Corcreeny, Culcavy, Toghblane and Ballynock in which no Brennans appear. James Woods is listed for 5 acres, 1 rood and 15 perches and a second parcel of 16 acres, 2 roods and 4 perches in Toghblane.
2. Estate Rental Book for July 1, 1858 - Jan.1, 1859 [PRONI D/671/R8/90]. Fully checked. Daniel Brennan is listed for the townland of Ballyknock with 10 acres, 1 rood and 19 perches, with arrears remaining of 4.3.3 pounds and a half-years rent of 4.4.0 pounds. Ed. J. Bowman is listed in the townland of Begny with 7 acres, 3 roods and 26 perches. St. John's School is listed in the townland of Corcreeny with 16 acres, 3 roods and 4 perches. Daniel Murray is listed in Lurganville with 7 acres, 2 roods and 19 perches.
3. Estate Rental Book for July 1, 1863 - Jan.1, 1864 [PRONI D/671/R8/100]. Fully checked. I originally read an entry for the townland of Begny (7 acres, 3 roods and 26 perches, half-year's rental of 2.13.0 pounds) as Ed. J. Brennan. However, the above rental book, /90, clearly reads Ed. J. Bowman rather than Brennan. This book includes Jeremiah Woods with 19 acres and 3 roods in Taughblane.

CHARLEMONT ESTATE RECORDS

In the accounts of the Armagh Estates of the Earl of Charlemont for 1840 and 1849 the following Brennans appear:

• Hugh Brennan leases 9 acres, 1 rood and 36 perches in the townland of Anagha, parish of Armagh, for an annual rent of 9 pounds, 10 shillings. The lease began on Nov.1, 1838, and was to last one life or 20 years.
• Arthur Brennan leases just over 8 acres in the townland of Ballymacnabb, parish of Armagh, for an annual rent of 5 pounds, 19 shillings and 2 pence. In 1840 and 1841, widow Brennan was an occupying tenant.
• John Brennan leases 2 acres and 1 rood in the townland of Grangeblundells, parish of Armagh, for an annual rent of 2 pounds, 9 shillings and 10 pence. The lease extends for the life of his wife Susan among others.

PRONI LETTERS

There some additional letters lodged in the PRONI under PRONI T/2140 and T/2403:

1. PRONI T/2140 contains two connected letters, the first from Alexander Brennen of Belfast to his sister Jane in Pittsburg, PA, dated Apr.1, 1852, and the second from Letitia Agnew of Belfast to Sarah Brennan in Pittsburg dated Apr.21, 1853. These letters came from the possesion of Miss E. Winsor, 3345 E. 2nd Street, Zucroa (no such place - might be Tucson), Arizona, USA.
   1. In the first letter dated Apr.1, 1852, Alexander (who in 1852 was a member of the Committee of Management of the Belfast General Hospital, Frederick Street, Belfast) writes to his sister Jane (and Jane's husband William). Excepts:
      1. ``... As to myself I have little to say being stay with Dr. Stewart, Number 51 York Street. Eliza has 2, a boy and a girl aged 3 1/2 , the boy called for me, the little girl is called Eliza and is 2 1/2 years. He is still professor of medicine in the Queen's College. Robert Patterson her son by William is nearly 17 years old and is going to a Merchant's office in November not having to go on with his learning at College to become a learned profession. He is a quiet good boy and as yet very steady to his business and has five years to serve. [Hugh] Armstrong's health is no better or likely ever to be. Letitia is quite well and seems content with her lot which was of her own choosing. Her only son noe 14 years old is in the Belfast Bank at a salary of 20 pounds per year which will nearly pay for his meat and clothing.''
      2. ``I have not seen Letitia [Newburn] since shortly after the death of my dear and much-lamented wife by myself and all her friends and acquaintances. James [Newburn] and Mary I have seen once or twice but they are seldom in town but in good health and is very worldly in looking after the affairs of this world The last time James was in town it was to get a new lease....'' ``Mary seems a very good little girl and very different. Wm. I know very little about but seems to follow his father's footstepsin being careful. Poor Letitia Agnew is in a very desolate way since her grandmother died about 9 months ago. She still lives in the house and has a lodger that has long been with them but pays very little. She is threatened to be turned out and it put in chancery. The money left by her uncle Alexander Agnes is lost. She was left by her grandfather 250 pounds but it is paid. .... What will become of her I cannot say as none of her uncles can do anything for her and I have to help Letitia Armstrong all I can afford.''
      3. ``.. considering my age, now entering my 79th year. I attend the General Hospital [gratis] and our bakery ...'' ``... remember me most kindly to [Sarah] who was always a favorite with me and indeed with her aunt, but I will not reply to her letter at present as Letitia Agnew is corresponding with her..''
      4. ``Wishing you my dear sister, your good husband and all your worthy daughters and their husbands...''
      5. ``I remain dearest Jane your affectionate brother, Alexander Brennan.''
   2. In the second letter from 10 Great George's Street, Belfast, and dated Apr.21, 1853, Letitia Agnew writes to Sarah, her same-age companion during her youth. Excerpts:
      1. ``... and now you are a married woman and in time perhaps have a large family about you.''
      2. ``I often think of the time I spent at your house in the country and the visit to your Aunt's ...''
      3. ``I scarecely ever hear or see any of the Newburn family..''
      4. ``I read your letter to Mr. [Brennan] and he was so glad to hear of you being married and comfortable.''
      5. ``I have been thinking, Sarah, whether you or I is the older. I will be 23 on the 3rd May. James Brennan is not going out to America...''
2. PRONI T/2403 involving J.J.Brennan was not checked as yet.

DROMORE RESIDENTS

Current residents (about 1990) of Dromore include the family of Daniel Brennan (Elizabeth, Daniel junior and Rosaleen) who live at 5 Ballynahinch Road in the townland of Ballyvicknakelly.

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Last updated 1/1/00.

Christopher E. Brennen