Morans of Westport

William Joseph Moran PRO

2/26/2018 at 11:09 AM

I'm looking to connect with any Morans in Westport descended from Michael and Charlotte (nee Nolan, or Knowlan, or a similar variant). Around 1870 Michael was renting a house on Newport Road around the corner from the North Mall. He was also renting a garden across the road from Holy Trinity Church. He had at least 2 children: Patrick James and Margaret Mary Elizabeth. Patrick married Elizabeth Durkin or Durkan an emigrated to Chicago around 1884. Margaret Mary married William Roebuck and emigrated to England before 1900.

O Westport

1/12/2019 at 11:49 AM

Hi William,
I saw your post about Morans. I'm afraid I can't help with your search but I wanted to ask whether you might have any old photos of Westport people/places? I'm working on a book on Westport, an illustrated history of the town, and am trying to include as many of the old Westport families as I can. My email is oldwestport@gmail.com
Thanks,
James Kelly
Westport Historical Society

William Joseph Moran PRO

1/13/2019 at 5:52 PM

Unfortunately, I have no old pictures.

Kathryn Ann Moran

1/14/2019 at 1:10 PM

I have photos of our great grandparents who left Westport for The US in 1884. Also, Michael and Charlotte had a daughter who stayed in Westport. She married Kate McCormack's brother, John Stone.

Michael and Charlotte owned a pub on Bridge Street in the 1880s and 1890s.

Kathryn Ann Moran

1/14/2019 at 1:14 PM

The address on Bridge Street waa either 13 or 15. I understand the building still syands.

Kathryn Ann Moran

1/14/2019 at 1:16 PM

James, I have been in contact with Dympna Joyce. She has helped me with this information.

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