Leonard Family from Ballyhaunis County Mayo Ireland
Ellen Kilkenny born circa 1841, alive 1901 age given on census as 60 years died August 9, 1927 aged 78 years) married Patrick Leonard ( died February 15, 1888 aged 43 years) a farmer of Gorteenmore Ballyhaunis County Mayo Ireland, son of Patrick Leonard, a herdsmen in Ballyhaunis RC church on February February 28, 1874 witnesses Andrew Rodgers and Bridget Lyons.They Resided in Gorteenmore and had issue:
A.Honoria Leoanrd born December 17, 1874 baptised December 18, 1874 ( sponsors Owen Kilkenny and May Kilkenny)
B.John Leonard born April 29, 1876, baptised May 7, 1876( sponsors Michael Leoanrd and Anne Kilkenny).He was a peace commisssioner and died August 31, 1942 and is buried with his parents in the Ballyhaunis family cemetery.
C.Patrick Leonard born December 28, 1877 baptised December 30, 1877 ( sponsors James Leoanrd and Honoria Drudy)
D.Owen Leonardborn December 21 1879 baptised December 29, 1879 ( sponsors John Quinne and Anne Quinne)He resided with his mother in 1901.*** He was the last remaining sibling and died in the late 1950's and had resided on the family farm in Ballyhaunis in 1951.
C.Bryan Leonard born October 30, 1881 baptised November 6, 1881 ( sponsors John Drudy and Bridget Flatly)
F.Mary Leonard born April 7, 1884 baptised April 13, 1884 ( sponsors John Hopkins and Bridget Hanly).She resided with her mother in 1901.
G.Michael Leonard Born October 2, 1996 baptised October 10 1886 (sponsorsPatrick Kilkenny and Catherine Flatley)
He was pastor of St. John's Parish Butte, Montana USA and erected the gravestone over his parents at Ballyhaunis parish cemetery.
If anyone needs anymore information please email me directly.****I DO NOT KNOW WHAT BECAME OF PATRICK, BRYAN AND MARYLEONARD.If anyone has information on this family I would greatly appreciate sharing information.
Paula Meyer