I have included all the information from Forms A, B1 and B2. I have grouped it together by family and in the order they appeared in the 1901 census.
Notes have been added of any extra information I have. If you have anything to add in the way of notes for any of the people on this page, please email me at lbuckle@ihug.co.nz
Photograph of Ardachrin valley submitted by Darren
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Early Census Data
1841 - 45 persons and 9 houses in Townland
1851 - 50 persons and 10 houses in Townland
1861 - 57 Persons (27 males & 30 females) and 10 houses in Townland
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The following information was transcribed from copies of the census pages obtained with the help of Joan Broussard.
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No 1
Patrick Duddy and Hannah McLaughlin household
1901
Form A
1. Patrick Duddy, head, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 43 years, male, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Hannah Duddy, wife, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 38 years, female, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. Charles Duddy, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 19 years, male, coal miner (unemployed), not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
4. Bridget Duddy, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 15 years, female, farmer's daughter, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
5. Patrick Duddy, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 12 years, male, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
6. Joseph Duddy, son, Roman Catholic, can read, aged 9 years, male, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
7. Catherine Duddy, daughter, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 7 years, female, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish
8. Daniel Duddy, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 3 years, male, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish
9. Edward Duddy, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 2 years, male, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish
10.Hannah Duddy, daughter, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 1 year, female, not married, born Donegal
1911
No Entry
Notes:
1. 12 Nov 1878, Patrick Duddy, 19, farmer, of Drumsallagh, father John Duddy, farmer, married Hannah McLaughlin, 17, of Drumnawooa, father Charles McLaughlin, at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Glendowan
2. Children of Patrick Duddy and Hannah McLaughlin-
- Charles b 1882
- Bridget b 1886
- Patrick b 8 Aug 1888 Carrickatimpan
- Ann b 2 Aug 1890 in Stramore
- Joseph b 1892
- Catherine b 17 Mar 1894 Ardachrin
- Neil b 17 Jun 1896
- Daniel b 6 Aug 1897 Ardachrin. Married Margaret Donavon at St Francis D'Sales, NY City, 1 Apr 1929
- Edward b 27 Nov 1898 Ardachrin
- Hannah b 1900
- John
- Nora
- Mary
3. John Duddy son of John Duddy and Mary Mullan - see below
4. Hannah McLaughlin dau of Charles McLaughlin and Fanny Gallagher - see Drumnawooa census
Researcher - Darren - EMAIL
Form B 1
Built house
Private dwelling
Number of out-offices and farmsteadings - 2
Walls - stone, brick or concrete
Roof - thatch, wood or other perishable material
Rooms - 2
Windows in front of house - 2
3rd class house
Head of the family - Patrick Duddy
Number of rooms occupied - 2
Date of census - 1 Apr 1901
Name of Landholder - Patrick Duddy
Form B 2
Cow house - 4
Barn - 1
Form N
Inhabited Houses - 1
Families in house - 1
6 males and 4 females
All RC
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No 2
John Duddy and Mary Mullen Household
1901
Form A
1. John Duddy, head, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 73 years, male, farmer, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Mary Duddy, wife, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 74 years, female, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. Hannah Duddy, granddaughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 13 years, female, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
1911
No Entry
Notes:
1. Children of John Duddy and Mary Mullen -
- Patrick b abt 1865 married Hannah McLaughlin 12 Nov 1878 - see above
- Neil married Mary McLaughlin (sister to Hannah) 17 Feb 1879
2. Hannah dau of Neal Duddy and Mary McLaughlin - her brother Charles is with Manus McLoughlin in 1901 - see Drumnawooa census
Researcher - Darren - EMAIL
Form B 1
Built house
Private dwelling
Number of out-offices and farmsteadings - 2
Walls - stone, brick or concrete
Roof - thatch, wood or other perishable material
Rooms - 1
Windows in front of house - 0
4th class house
Head of the family - John Duddy
Date of census - 1 Apr 1901
Name of Landholder - John Duddy
Form B 2
Cow house - 1
Shed - 1
Form N
Inhabited Houses - 1
Families in house - 1
1 male and 2 females
All RC
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No 3
1901
Form A
1. Connell Ward, head, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 48 years, male, farmer, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Sarah Ward, mother, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 92 years, female, widow, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
1911
No Entry, but in their location in 1911 -
Hugh McCormick and Cecilia Ward household
Form A
1. Cicilia McCormick, head, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 70 years, widow, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English (nee Ward. Husband Hugh McCormick)
2. Mary McCormick, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 32 years, single, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English (born 18 Aug 1877)
3. Daniel McCormick, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 31 years, farmer, single, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
4. Bridget McCormick, daughter, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 30 years, single, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
Form B 1
Built house
Private dwelling
Number of out-offices and farmsteadings - 1
Walls - stone, brick or concrete
Roof - thatch, wood or other perishable material
Rooms - 1
Windows in front of house - 1
3rd class house
Head of the family - Connell Ward
Date of census - 1 Apr 1901
Name of Landholder - Connell Ward
Note - Change of Head and Landholder to Cicilia McCormick 1911
Form B 2
Cow house - 1
Note - Fowl House added by 1911
Form N
Inhabited Houses - 1
Families in house - 1
1 male and 1 female
All RC
Note - Change to 1 male and 3 females 1911
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No 4
John Gallagher and Bridget Duddy household
1901
Form A
1. John Gallagher, head, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 44 years, farmer, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Bridget Gallagher, wife, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 42 years, female, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. Hugh Gallagher, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 17 years, male, farmer's son, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
4. John Gallagher, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 14 years, farmer's son, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
5. Timothy Gallagher, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 8 years, male, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English (born 16 May 1892. Bap Glendowan. God-parents Michael O'Donnell and Anna O'Donnell. He was born with a disability of some sort and he never left the glen. He was teased (bullied?) at school and he left school early with very little education.)
6. Peter Gallagher, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 6 years, male, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
7. Annie Gallagher, daughter, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 3 years, female, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
Note - Son, Charles Gallagher, born 8 Apr 1879 in Ardachrin & dau Mary Anne born 10 Mar 1881
1911
Form A
1. John Gallagher, head, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 72 years, farmer, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Bridget Gallagher, wife, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 70 years, married, married 33 years, 10 children born/7 still living, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. John Gallagher, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 26 years, farmer's son, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
4. Tim Gallagher, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 19 years, male, farmer's son, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
5. Peter Gallagher, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 17 years, male, farmer's son, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
6. Annie Gallagher, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 14 years, female, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
7. Bridget Gallagher, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, agd 10 years, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
Form B 1
Built house
Private dwelling
Number of out-offices and farmsteadings - 2
Walls - stone, brick or concrete
Roof - thatch, wood or other perishable material
Rooms - 1
Windows in front of house - 1
3rd class house
Head of the family - John Gallagher
Date of census - 1 Apr 1901
Name of Landholder - John Gallagher
Note - by 1911 there were 2 rooms and 2 windows in front of house
Form B 2
Cow house - 1
Sheep house - 1
Note - Sheep house replaced by Calf House 1911
Form N
Inhabited Houses - 1
Families in house - 1
5 males and 2 females
All RC
Note - Change to 4 males and 3 females 1911
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No 5
John McGlynn and Rose Boyce household
1901
Form A
1. John McGlinn, head, Roman Catholic, can read, aged 40 years, male, farmer, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Rose McGlinn, wife, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 34 years, female, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. Mary McGlinn, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 9 years, female, scholar, not married, born Scotland, speaks Irish and English
4. Michael McGlinn, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 7 years, male, scholar, not married, born Scotland, speaks Irish and English
5. John McGlinn, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 4 years, male not married, born Donegal
6. Patrick McGlinn, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 3 years, male, not married, born Donegal
7. Joseph McGlinn, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 1 year, male, not married, born Donegal
1911
Form A
1. John McGlinn, head, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 51 years, male, farmer, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Rose McGlinn, wife, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 49 years, female, married, married 22 years, 11 children born/10 still living, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. Joseph McGlinn, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 11 years, male, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
4. Annie McGlinn, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 9 years, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
5. Margaret McGlinn, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 8 years, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
6. Hugh McGlinn, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 6 years, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
7. James McGlinn, son, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 4 years, not married, born Donegal.
Notes:
John McGlynn, Meengilcarry, Kilteevoge, son of Michael, married Rose Boyce, Stranawar, Inishkeel, dau of William Boyce, 9 Jan 1889 in Glenties. Witnesses Edward Kelly, Bellanamore and Catherine Moy, Meen?
Son John b Glendowan 7 May 1896, bap Fintown 9 May. Sponsors John Boyce and Bridget Boyce
Son Joseph b 13 Sep 1899
Son Hugh b 13 Aug 1904
Form B 1
Built house
Private dwelling
Number of out-offices and farmsteadings - 2
Walls - stone, brick or concrete
Roof - thatch, wood or other perishable material
Rooms - 1
Windows in front of house - 1
3rd class house
Head of the family - John McGlinn
Date of census - 1 Apr 1901
Name of Landholder - John McGlinn
Note - by 1911 there were 2 rooms and 2 windows in front of house
Form B 2
Cow house - 1
Barn - 1
Note - Barn replaced by Calf House 1911
Form N
Inhabited Houses - 1
Families in house - 1
5 males and 2 females
All RC
Note - Change to 4 males and 3 females 1911
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Charles Gallagher and Mary O'Donnell household
Form A
1. Charles Gallagher, head, Roman Catholic, aged 60 years, male, farmer, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Mary Gallagher, wife, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 56 years, female, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. Owen Gallagher, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 19 years, farmer's son, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
4. Grace Gallagher, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 18 years, female, farmer's daughter, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
5. Charles Gallagher, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 13 years, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
6. Catherine Gallagher, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 10 years, female, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
1911
Form A
1. Charles Gallagher, head, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 24 years, farmer, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
6. Catherine Gallagher, sister, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 20 years, female, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
Notes:
1. Marriage banns dated 1 Feb 1872, Conwal and Leck register. 4º and 4º consanguinity
2.. Children of Charles and Mary:
- Mary b
9 Mar 1874
- Bridget b 4 Nov 1875
- Catherine b 25 Mar 1880
- Daniel b 16 Sep 1883 - bap 16
Sep 1883 by Fr Patrick Hegarty, St Columba, Termon & Gartan. God-parents Bernard
O'Donnell and Anne McLaughlin
- Grace married James Ward, Fintown, son of Condy Ward
3. Bernard O'Donnell and Anne McLaughlin in Carrickatimpan - see Carrickatimpan census
4. For more on Mary O'Donnell, read notes for Edward O'Donnell household in Drumnasharrgah - see Drumnasharragh census
Form B 1
Built house
Private dwelling
Number of out-offices and farmsteadings - 2
Walls - stone, brick or concrete
Roof - thatch, wood or other perishable material
Rooms - 2
Windows in front of house - 2
3rd class house
Head of the family - Charles Gallagher
Date of census - 1 Apr 1901
Name of Landholder - Charles Gallagher
Note - by 1911 there were 3 out-offices and farmsteadings
Form B 2
Cow house - 1
Stable - 1
Note - A Barn was added by 1911
Form N
Inhabited Houses - 1
Families in house - 1
3 males and 3 females
All RC
Note - 1 male and 1 female 1911
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No 7
James Harley and Ellen Carr household
1901
Form A
1. Ellen Harley, head, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 45 years, female, farmer, widow, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. James Harley, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 21 years, male, farmer's son, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English (James married )
3. Ellen Harley, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 15 years, farmer's daughter, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
4. Hugh Harley, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 14 years, male, farmer's son, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
5. Michael Harley, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 12 years, male, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
6. Joseph Harley, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 9 years, male, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
7. Catherine Harley, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 7 years, scholar, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
8. Rose Kerr, niece, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 16 years, female, domestic servant, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
1911
Form A
1. Ellen Harley, head, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 58 years, female, widow, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. John Harley, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 30 years, male, farmer, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. Ellen Harley, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 25 years, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
4. Joseph Harley, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 18 years, male, farmer, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
5. Cassie Harley, daughter, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 17 years, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
Ellen Carr of Glendowanbeg, daughter of Hugh Carr & Ellen O'Hara , married James Harley, son of James Harley & Margaret Gallagher, 27 Jan 1877, with Hugh Carr & Mike Harley as witnesses. Marriage banns dated 25 Jan 1877 note 3º and 3º consanguinity (2nd cousins)
James's parents - James Harley and Margaret Gallagher - see below
Hugh, brother of Ellen, in Glendowanbeg - see Glendowanbeg census
Children of James and Ellen:
- James b 15 Feb 1878 m Mary Sweeney, dau of Edward & Grace Sweeney of Stramore, 28 Sep 1907, wtnesses Charles Gallagher and Annie McConnell
- John b 23 Feb 1881, God-parents :John & Mary Kerr
- Bridget Harley born 31 Aug 1882. Bap 3 Sep 1882 by Fr Patrick Hegarty, St Columba, Termon & Gartan. God-parents James Rankin and Bridget Harley (father's sister). Married James
Gallagher of Carrickatimpan, 21 Jan 1908 - see 1911 census Carrickatimpan
- Ellen b 15 Jan 1885
- Hugh b 1886
- Michael b 1888
- Joseph b 5 Mar 1889, bap 17 Mar, God-parents Edward and Anne O'Donnell (d bef 1892)
- Joseph b 3 Apr 1892, bap same day, God-parents Charles and Ellen Gallagher
- Catherine b 5 Jul 1893, bap 9 Jul, God-parents John Carr and Ellen Gallagher
Researcher: Jerry Lou Gallagher
Form B 1
Built house
Private dwelling
Number of out-offices and farmsteadings - 4
Walls - stone, brick or concrete
Roof - thatch, wood or other perishable material
Rooms - 2
Windows in front of house - 2
2nd class house
Head of the family - Ellen Harley
Date of census - 1 Apr 1901
Name of Landholder - Ellen Harley
Note - by 1911 there were 8 out-offices and farmsteadings
Form B 2
Cow house - 1
Stables - 1
Barns - 1
Shed - 1
Note - By 1911 there were the additions of another Cow house, a Calf house, a Fowl house, and a Turf house.
Form N
Inhabited Houses - 1
Families in house - 1
4 males and 4 females
All RC
Note - 2 males and 3 females 1911
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No 8
James Harley and Margaret Gallagher household / James Harley and Bridget Hanlon Household
1901
Form A
1. James Harley, head, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 70 years, male, farmer, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Bridget Harley, wife, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 70 years, female, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. Charles Harley, son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 24 years, farmer's son, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
1911
Form A
1. James Harley, head, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 80 years, male, farmer, married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
2. Bridget Harley, wife, Roman Catholic, cannot read, aged 80 years, female, married, married 22 years, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
3. Charles Harley, step son, Roman Catholic, can read and write, aged 35 years, farmer, not married, born Donegal, speaks Irish and English
Notes:
Parents of James Harley:
1. James, son of Charles Harley and Bridget ?
2. Charles Harley, 66 yrs, married farmer, d 28 Apr 1876 in Ardachrin, of bronchitis - see certificate
3. Bridget Harley, 80 yrs, widowed spinner of wool, d 18 Jun 1882 in Ardachrin from old age. The informant was her son, James Harley - see certificate
Marriages of James Harley:
1. Abt mid-1850s James married Margaret Gallagher. Margaret died 22 Feb 1886, aged 42 yrs, of bronchitis - see certificate
2. 12 Feb 1889, James married Bridget Hanlon, Classey, Inishkeel, dau of John Hanlon in Glenties. Witnesses Patrick Boyle and Mary Young - see certificate
Children of James Harley and Margaret Gallagher:
1. James married Ellen Carr - see above
2. Bridget b abt 1855 d 10 Jul 1926 in Rockwell, Iowa. Bridget m James Rankin, son of John Rankin and Catherine Hegarty, Treankeel, Conwal, abt 1877. Children:
- James b 21 Mar 1878
- John b 29 Jul 1879
- Mary b 19 Feb 1881, all in Treankeel
3. Mary b abt 1861 d 12 Jul 1921 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mary married Dominick Sweeney, son of James Sweeney and Mary Timoney, Altinadague, Gartan, 22 Feb 1887 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Children:
- Mary Anne Josephine b 4 Oct 1888, Kaikoura, New Zealand, bap 11 Oct 1888, Rev PW Aherne, sponsors James and Minnie Gallagher
- Catherine b 06 May 1891, Kaikoura, New Zealand, bap 24 May 1891, Rev MA Keegan, sponsor Maurice Harnett
- Dominic James Joseph b 17 Feb 1895, Kaikoura, New Zealand, bap 27 Feb 1895, Rev EF Walsh, sponsors Charles Whitly and May Victoria Whitly
- Mary Josephine b 17 Nov 1896, Kaikoura, New Zealand, bap 22 Nov 1896, Rev EF Walsh, sponsors Bernard and Mary Anne Mackle
- Annie Mary b 17 Apr 1899, Kaikoura, New Zealand, bap 19 Apr 1899, Rev EF Walsh, sponsors James and Frances Gallagher
- Agnes Margery Mary b 28 Dec 1900, Kaikoura, New Zealand, bap 31 Dec 1900, Rev John Golden, sponsors James and Brigid Gallagher
4. Ann b
2 Dec 1879, Ardachrin
5. Barbara b 7 Dec 1872 Breenagh
6. Bridget ? b 21 Mar 1874 Ardachrin
7. Charles b 30 Dec 1875 Ardachrin
Other Family
1. John Harley married Sarah Harkin - see Rathdonnell census (John & Sarah's son Bernard was a witness to the marriage of James & Margaret's grand daughter Bridget's marriage to James Gallagher in 1908)
2. Michael - witness to marriage of James to Ellen Carr in 1877 - see above
Researcher: Jerry Lou Gallagher
Form B 1
Built house
Private dwelling
Number of out-offices and farmsteadings - 3
Walls - stone, brick or concrete
Roof - thatch, wood or other perishable material
Rooms - 2
Windows in front of house - 2
3rd class house
Head of the family - James Harley
Date of census - 1 Apr 1901
Name of Landholder - James Harley
Note - by 1911 there were 5 out-offices and farmsteadings
Form B 2
Cow house - 1
Calf house - 1
Barn - 1
Note - By 1911 there were the additions of a Fowl house and a Shed
Form N
Inhabited Houses - 1
Families in house - 1
2 males and 1 female
All RC
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