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James Brennan

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James Brennan

Birth
Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, Ireland
Death
24 Apr 1907 (aged 86–87)
Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada
Burial
Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada Add to Map
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James immigrated to Canada about 1842, settling in Holland Township, Grey County, Ontario. He married Clarissa Keyes in about 1852.

They had 10 children, most of whom emigrated to California and Montana, USA.

James was one of 7 Brennans who settled around Dornoch in Grey Co, Ontario; the others were Patrick Brennan #73759758, Catherine Brennan Roach #100917381, Thomas Brennan #161036454, John Brennan #73759750, Michael Brennan #73759769, William Brennan #73759771.

(I'm descended from Patrick and would love to connect with descendents of James and the others.)

Children of James and Clarissa (the starred ones are linked):
Thomas 1854-1887; died after a sunstroke *
Margaret Brennan Malone 1855-1944*
William Henry 1856-1930 *
Elizabeth Jane Brennan Vasey Woods 1859-1957 (died in Santa Clara, CA)
John b 1862; was later in California. No info on death.
Edward S. 1864-1936*
Ellen Marie Brennan Fogarty 1868-1935 *
Marcella Josephine Brennan Coffey 1868-1958 (died in LA, CA)
James Alphonsus 1872-1956 (died in Gallatin City, MT)
Nathaniel Joseph 1876-1964 *
James immigrated to Canada about 1842, settling in Holland Township, Grey County, Ontario. He married Clarissa Keyes in about 1852.

They had 10 children, most of whom emigrated to California and Montana, USA.

James was one of 7 Brennans who settled around Dornoch in Grey Co, Ontario; the others were Patrick Brennan #73759758, Catherine Brennan Roach #100917381, Thomas Brennan #161036454, John Brennan #73759750, Michael Brennan #73759769, William Brennan #73759771.

(I'm descended from Patrick and would love to connect with descendents of James and the others.)

Children of James and Clarissa (the starred ones are linked):
Thomas 1854-1887; died after a sunstroke *
Margaret Brennan Malone 1855-1944*
William Henry 1856-1930 *
Elizabeth Jane Brennan Vasey Woods 1859-1957 (died in Santa Clara, CA)
John b 1862; was later in California. No info on death.
Edward S. 1864-1936*
Ellen Marie Brennan Fogarty 1868-1935 *
Marcella Josephine Brennan Coffey 1868-1958 (died in LA, CA)
James Alphonsus 1872-1956 (died in Gallatin City, MT)
Nathaniel Joseph 1876-1964 *

Inscription

Clarissa Keys
Wife of
James Brennan
1831-1905
May Her Soul Rest in Peace, Amen
James Brennan
1819-1907
May His Soul Rest in Peace, Amen



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  • Created by: Starfire
  • Added: Jul 22, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73751805/james-brennan: accessed ), memorial page for James Brennan (1820–24 Apr 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 73751805, citing Saint Mary's Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada; Maintained by Starfire (contributor 46907880).