Margaret Langan, born circa 1824, was the widow of Mathias L:angan and the mother of Patrick, Mathias and Bridget Langan. Margaret lived in Ballinrobe from at least 1862 until her death in 1876. Patrick, who did not marry, also lived in Ballinrobe. Bridget married John Feerick and lived in Ballinrobe. Mathias junior married Penelope Byrne of Mochora, Shrule Parish, Mayo. The lived in both Ballinrobe and Mochora and eventually emigrated to NYC. For details of this branch of the Langan family go to Mathias Langan Senior now or at the bottom of the page.

The following Langans lived in Ballinrobe parish at the same time as Mathias Langan, Pat Langan and Bridget Langan Feerick. There are some loose connections indicated in several of the records, but nothing that closely ties these Langans to Mathias, et al.

1. James Langan (c 1823) and Honor (Anne) Tierney

   Birth: Circa 1823

   Marriage: James Langan married Anne (Honor) Tierney on May 14, 1853. The witnesses were Charles and Mary Tierney.

   Occupation: Publican. Note: A publican runs a pub
   

   Residence: Bridge Street Ballinrobe, 1851-1867, Clooncurreen 1901

   Children:

   1. Mary baptized on February 5, 1855, sponsors: Pat and M ___Tierney.
   2. Richard Langan and Catherine Feeney

      Birth: Richard, of James Langan and Honor Tierney of the town of Ballinrobe, baptized on June 26 1862, sponsors: Michael Sheridan and Catherine Sheridan.

      Marriage: Catherine Feeney

      Children:

      1. Honoria, of Richard Langan and Catherine Feeney of "Coelogh (?)" baptized on May 8, 1897, sponsors: James Langan and Honor Langan. Note: James Langan and Honor Langan were most likely Richard's siblings.

      Further Record: Richard Langan was listed in the 1901 census in Clooncorraun with his parents, James and Honor, see below.

   3. James, of James Langan and Honor Tierney, baptized on May 12, 1864, sponsors, Rastes Cameron and Mary Moran.
   4. Jane, of James and Honor Langan, baptized on October 11, 1866, sponsors: John Langan and Mary Langan.
      Civil record: "James" Langan, publican, Bridge Street, Ballinrobe and Honor Tierney, date of birth, November 15, 1866. Death: According to the Death Indexes, Jane Langan died in 1875, age 7, Ballinrobe, Vol. 9, page 44. .
   5. Honor, of James Langan and Honor Tierney, baptized on November 9, 1868, sponsors, William Stanton and Mrs. Burke.
      Civil record: James Langan of Bridge Street, Publican. The date of birth was February 25 1869.
   6. Ellen, of James Langan and Honor Tierney, baptized on January 31, 1872, sponsors, Maria Burke and ____ (it may be "Wl" [William]) "Fargher". Faragher was a relatively popular name in Ballinrobe parish.
   7. Anne, of James Langan and Honor, baptized November 19, 1873, sponsors, James Walsh and Jane Cavanow (Cavanaugh)

   Notes:

   • There may have been another child born between James and Honor's marriage in 1853 and the birth of Mary in 1855, and at least one, and more likely two children, born between Mary in 1855 and Richard in 1862 (the period which includes the missing years of 1856 to 1860).
   • Mathias, Penelope, Bridget, Michael, and Pat Langan do not show up as the sponsors of any of the known children of James and Honor. It is, of course, possible they were sponsors during the missing period.
   • The names of the children of James and Honor do not indicate a strong connection to Mathias Langan. The only common name to both of them was James.
   • There are clear connections with John Langan and Mary Langan.
   • There are a few slender connections to Mathias Langan though the Stanton family and the illegible sponsor of Ellen Langan in 1872. Stanton was not a common name in the parish.

   • William Stanton was the sponsor of one of the children of James and Honor Langan.
   • Pat Stanton and Catherine Stanton were sponsors for a child of Bridget Langan Feerick.
   • Michael Stanton was a witness at the marriage of Martin Farragher, who had very strong ties to Mathias Langan.
   • Mary Langan was a sponsor for a child of John and Catherine Stanton. The other sponsor was James Farragher.
   • It is possible that the illegible name of the sponsor for Ellen Langan in 1872 was really Farracher. Although Farragher was a very common name in the parish and this could add some weight to a connection between James Langan and Mathias Langan.

   Griffith: The 1851 Griffith lists, James Langan renting a house, office and yard in Friarsquartes, West, Town of Ballinrobe, 6 Bridge Street from John Turnbridge, valued at 6 pounds and 10 shillings. James was listed at this address through 1867.

   The 1901 census in Ireland lists the family of James Langan in Clooncurreen as follows:

   • James Langan, farmer, age 78, Irish/English, can read and write, head of household
   • Honorah, his wife, age 65, Irish/English, can read and write
   • Richard, son, age 38, farmer's son, read and write, Irish/English, married
   • Catherine, daughter-in-law, age 30
   • Honorah, granddaughter, age 4.

   Note:

   I assume Clooncurreen is the same as what is listed on the current Ordinance Map as "Clooncorraun" which is several miles west of the town of Ballinrobe near Lough Mask.

2. Mary Langan does not seem to have married. Given that she was a sponsor in 1862, she was born no later than 1842. She was a sponsor for:

   1. Jane, the daughter of James Langan, in 1866, showing a clear connection to James Langan.
   2. Mary, of Thomas O'Brien and Sarah Sheridan, in 1872. The other sponsor was Thomas Hession.

      Notes:

      • Sheridans and Hessions are related in some way.
        • Sheridans were sponsors for a child of James and Honor Langan.
        • Hession is a name loosely connected to Bridget Langan Feerick (Mary Hession, alias, Mrs. Haveran, was a sponsor of Bridget's son in 1863).
        • Honor Langan and John Hession were the sponsors on May 25, 1876 of Bridget, the daughter of Michael and Mary Sheridan, of Parkgame. I believe that this Honor Langan was the wife of James.

   3. William, of John and Catherine Stanton, on July 12, 1873. The other sponsor was James Farracher.

   4. James, the son of James and Anne Brooke of High Street Ballinrobe, on February 6, 1876. The other sponsor was James Toole.

      Note:

      Michael Langan was a sponsor to James Brooke's son in 1873, which makes a strong connection between Mary and Michael Langan.

   Mary Langan was not the sponsor of any of the known children of Mathias Langan or Bridget Langan Feerick.

3. John Langan, born before 1844, does not seem to have married.

   He was a sponsor twice:

   1. In 1864, with Mrs. Sherridon, for Mary, the daughter of Rastes Carmichill and Nelly "Sherridon". The margins are eroded and the date is unclear.
   2. In 1866, he was the sponsor with Mary Langan of Jane, of James and Honor Langan.

   John was not a sponsor any of the known children of Bridget Langan Feerick or Mathias Langan. I have not found anything more on John Langan.

4. Michael Langan, born by 1848, was the sponsor for:
   1. A child of Michael Ward in 1868
   2. A child in 1873 (I can't read the rest of the record, so I don't know who the child or the parents were)
   3. James Brooke in 1873

   He does not appear as a sponsor for any of the known children of James Langan, Mathias Langan, or Bridget Langan Feerick.

Langan Records in Shrule Parish

1. William Langan and Honor Sheridan

   Birth:

   Marriage: William Langan married Honor Sherridan, Shrule on 20 June 1833. Witnesses were Patrick Fahy and Sally Minahan

   Residence: Shrule Village

   Children:

   1. Michael Langan, Shrule, 19th of April, 1839 to William Langan and Honor Sheridan, witnesses Thady McCue and ----shad
   2. Martin Langan, Shrule, 24th of October, 1841 to William Langan and Honor Sheridan, witnesses Michael and Ellen Cradock
   3. Mary Langan, Shrule, 2nd of November, 1845 to William Langan and Honor Sheridan, witnesses Thomas and Margaret Dooley

2. Martin Langan and Winny (AKA Mary) Burke

   Birth of Martin Langan: Circa 1836

   Marriage of Martin Langan and Winny Burke: Martin Langan married Winny Burke on 30 January 1858.

   Residence: Shrule village

   Occupation: Farmer and Publican

   Landholder: By the birth of Catherine in 1870

   Children:

   1. Thomas Langan, Shrule, 7th of August, 1859 to Martin Langan and Winny Burke, witnesses Patrick (?) Burke and "Mary" Burke. Note: The Langans paid 5 shillings for this baptism, the usual rate was 2 & 6 or 3. This indicates that they were wealthier than others in the parish.
   2. Michael Langan, Shrule, 1st of March,1862 of Martin Langan and "Mary" Burke, Thady McHugh and Biddy Jennings
   3. John Langan, Shrule, 1st of November, 1863 of Martin Langan and "Mary" Burke, witnesses John Burke and Margaret May
   4. Patk Langan, Shrule, baptized on the 25th of December, 1865 parents Martin Langan and Winny Burke
      Civil Record: Patrick, of Martin Langan, farmer, and Winifred Burke, Shrule, January 18 1866
      Death: Patrick must have died as another Patrick was baptized in 1875
   5. Mary Langan, Shrule, baptized on the 13th of August, 1867 parents Martin Langan and Winny Burke
      Civil Record: Mary of Martin Langan, farmer, Shrule and Winifred Burke, August 19, 1867
   6. Catherine, (listed by shrule .com as John) Langan, Shrule, baptized on the 21st of March, 1870 parents Martin Langan and Winny Burke Shrule
      Civil Record: "Catherine" of Martin Langan landholder Shrule and Winifred Burke March 11, 1870
      Further Record: Listed with her parents in the 1901 census
   7. Bedelia Langan (Bridget), Shrule, baptized on the 10th of March,1873 parents Martin Langan and Winny Burke
      Further Record: With her parents in the 1901 census.
   8. Patt Langan, Shrule, baptized on the 8th of February, 1875 parents Martin Langan and Winny Burke
      Further Record: Listed with his parents in the 1901 census.
   9. Honor Langan baptized on the 8th of December, 1878 parents Martin Langan and Winny Burke, Shrule
   10. James Langan 1 May 1879 Shrule Mayo of Martin Langan and Winny Burke Langan (IGI)

   1901 Census: Martin Langan, Shrule Village, age 65, publican, Winnifred age 61, wife, Catherine age 27, Bridget, age 25, Patrick age 24 and William O'Dea, age 9, grandson. Note the ages are off but the order is correct. This is common. 1901 Census

   Emigration: None of them immigrated to the US through Ellis Island

   Death of Martin Langan

3. James Langan and Honor Conner

   Birth of James Langan:

   Residence: Shrule village

   Marriage of James Langan and Honor Conner:

   Children:

   1. Sarah Langan, Shrule, 17th of September, 1845 to James Langan and Honor Connor, witnesses Patrick Connor and Bridget Langan

   Death of James Langan:

4. Mark Langan and Anne Doherty

   Birth of Mark Langan:

   Residence: Toorardmoyne

   Marriage of Mark Langan and Anne Doherty: Mark Langan married Anne Doherty, Yard Moyne on 1 May 1835 . Witnesses were James Meah and Mary Madden

   Children:

   1. Martin Langan, Toorardmoyne, 3rd of June, 1839 to Mark Langan and Anne Doherty, witnesses Martin and Winny Dogherty

5. Matthew Langan and Margaret Byrne

   Residence: Tubbersharive and Ballinrobe

   Marriage: "Matthew" Langan married Penelope Beirne on 1 June 1865

   Children:

   1. Patrick Ballinrobe 1866
   2. Martin Mocorha 1872, civil record not recorded in Shrule parish
   3. Margt Langan, Tubbersharive, was baptized on the 22nd of March,1875 parents "Martin" (Matthias) Langan and Margt Byrne
   4. James Ballinrobe 1877
   5. Bridget Ballinrobe 1879

   Emigration: All to NYC in the late 1880s.

   Go to Mathias Langan now or at the bottom of the page for more detailed information on Matthias Langan and his family.

6. William Langan and Ellen Donnellon

   Dates of Records: 1835 to 1842

   Birth:

   Marriage:

   Residence: Alacha

   Children:

   1. Biddy Langan, Alacha, 2nd of April, 1835 to William Langan and Ellen Donnellan, witnesses P Martin and Cate Gill
   2. Mary Langan, Alacha, 12th of February, 1838 to William Langan and Ellen Donillan, witnesses Jno and Cate Langan.
   3. William Langan, Alacha, 25th of July, 1842 to William Langan and Ellen Donnellon, witnesses Ned Fury and Bridget Gill

7. Michael Langan and Margaret Naughton

   Birth:

   Marriage: Michael Langan married Margaret Nayhten (Naughton?) on 25 February 1867

   Residence: Alacha (Lakca)

   Occupation: Labourer

   Children:

   1. Brid Langan, Alacca, baptized on the 18th of January, 1870 parents Michael Langan and Margt Naughten
      Civil Record: Bridget of Michael Langan labourer of Lacka and Margaret Naughton, January 16, 1870
   2. Mary Ellen Langan, Alacca, was baptized on the 26th of March, 1871 parents Michael Langan and Margt Naughton
   3. William Langan, Allacca, baptized on the 9th of March, 1879 parents Michael Langan and Mary Naughton

8. John Langan and Mary Martin

   Birth:

   Marriage: John Langan married Mary Martin on 8 September 1866 .

   Residence: Cullagh

   Children:

   1. Mary Langan, Cullagh, baptized on the 7th of November, 1867 parents John Langan and Mary Martin

   Death of Mary Langan: Mary Langan, age 27, farmers wife, postpartum hemorrhage November 5, 1867, reproted by mary Neil present at the death, Shrule.

9. Thomas Langan and Mary Jennings

   Birth:

   Residence: Lakefield

   Marriage:

   Children:

   1. Martin Langan, Lakefield, 1st of December, 1833 to Thomas Langan and Mary Jennings, witnesses John Moran and Ellen Jennings

1. Margaret Langan and John Walsh

   Birth:

   Marriage:

   Children:

   1. Shrule, Thomas of Jno Walsh and Margaret Langan November 8, 1833, witnesses Peter Walsh and Margt King
   2. Shrule, Jno of Jno Walsh and Mary Langan witnesses Daniel Nalty and Sally Tigue

2. Judy Langan and Matthew Size

   Birth:

   Marriage:

   Children:

   1. Bridget of Matthew Size and Judy Langan witnesses Luke Kenny and Mary Donahoe, 20 January 1840, Nornatty (?)

3. Bridget Langan witness, to Patrick of Pat Fallon and Winny O'Brien witnesses John Fallon and Bridget Langan 2 Februeay 1840 cant read place.

4. Mary Langan witness, Shrule Margaret of Michael Conway and Mary Staunton Tom Hart and Mary Langan, --, September 1844

5. Judy Langan and Michael Mahon

   Birth:

   Marriage: Michael Mahon married Judy Langan, Shrule on 21 February 1833 Witnesses were Patrick McGrath and Margaret Kian

   Further records: No children baptized in Shrule parish

6. Bridget Langan and Patrick Earner

   Birth:

   Marriage: Patrick Earner married Bridget Langan on 11 July 1846

   Further records: No children baptized in Shrule parish

7. Mary Langan and Lewis McHugh (McCue)

   Birth:

   Marriage: Lewis McHugh married Mary Langan on 15 February 1864 Residence: Allacca

   Children:

   William, Alacca, of Lewis McHugh and Mary Langan, October 30, 1864

8. Mary Langan and Malachy O'Neil

   Birth:

   Marriage: Malachy O'Neill married Mary Langan on 16 June 1866

   Further records: No children baptized in Shrule parish

9. Mary Lanigan and Laurence O'Dea

   Birth:

   Marriage: Laurence O'Dea married Mary "Lanigan" on 13 August 1890

   Residence: Shrule

   Children:

   1. William John O'Dea, Shrule, 19 June 1891 Lawrence O'Dea and Mary Langan

   1901 Census: Not listed Schrule

10. Bridget Langan and John Lee

    Birth:

    Marriage: John Lee married Bridget Langan on 6 February 1897

    Residence: Alacca

    Children:

    1. Honor of John Lee and Brid Langan, 22 April, 1899 Alacca

1901 Census: Not listed Schrule

Langans as Baptismal Witnesses

1. Maholagan, Cate of Thomas Monahan and Cate Fallon witnesses Patrick Langan and Winny O'Brien, 11 (?) May 1840

2. Martin Langan, April 28, 1843, Shrule Michael of Michael Craighvill (?) and Bridget Dolan, Martin Langan and Mary Jennings

Langans in the Griffith as Listed by Shrule.com

1. Thomas Langan, Doonbeg, Kilmoylan Galway
2. Michael Langan, Ballymacgibbon North, Cong, Mayo
3. Michael Langan, Drummelly, Cong Mayo
4. Martin Langan, Houndswood Middle, Cong, Mayo
5. Darby Langan held property in the townland of Drumelly , civil parish of Cong in the county of Mayo
6. William Langan rented property from Stephen Roche in the townland of Kinlough, civil parish of Shrule in the county of Mayo
7. Thomas Langan rented property from Lady De Clifford in the townland of Ramolin , civil parish of Shrule in the county of Mayo
8. Michael Langan rented property from Lady De Clifford in the townland of Shrule Town , civil parish of Shrule in the county of Mayo.
9. Thomas Langan rented property from Lady De Clifford in the townland of Shrule Town , civil parish of Shrule in the county of Mayo
10. Mary Langan rented property from John J. Gunning in the townland of Ballynew, civil parish of Kilcoona in the county of Galway
11. Thomas Langan rented property from Richd. J.M. St. George in the townland of Rafwee , civil parish of Killeany in the county of Galway.
12. Thomas Langan rented property from John Skerritt in the townland of Turloughcor , civil parish of Killeany in the county of Galway.
13. David Langan held property in the townland of Glenrevagh , civil parish of Annaghdown in the county of Galway
14. Mary Langan rented property from Duke of Bedford in the townland of Derrymore , civil parish of Donaghpatrick in the county of Galway
15. Patrick Langan rented property from Richard J.M. St.George in the townland of Glennagarraun, civil parish of Kilkilvery in the county of Galway
16. Denis Langan rented property from John J. Gunning in the townland of Mausrevagh , civil parish of Kilcoona in the county of Galway
17. Thomas Langan rented property from Stephen Roche in the townland of Mirehill , civil parish of Donaghpatrick in the county of Galway

1. John Langan, Houndswood, farmer & herd, and Anne Kain

   Birth: Circa 1843
   Marriage: Ann Kain
   Children:

   1. James of John Langan farmer, Houndswood, and Ann Kian October 12, 1864, Cong Civil Records
   2. John of John Langan, farmer, Houndswood, and Anne Cain, July 23, 1867, Civil Record
   3. Peter of John Langan, herd, Houndswood, and Anne Cain, December 14, 1870, civil Record
   4. 1873 Martin son of John Langan and Anne Keen of Lismaick (?), 11 May sponsors Patrick Noone and Penelope Nalty, Cong and Neale Parish

Langans Kilmaine diocese of Tuam Kilmaine, Co. Mayo

Baptism: March 24, 1859 John Langan of can't read and Kate Roach sponsors James can't read and Honor Flanagan

James Langan and Bridget Flanagan

1. Patt son of James Langan and Bridget Flanagan Aug 11, 1872, sponsors, John Langan and Ellen can't read
2. Catherine of James langan and Bridget Flanagan Sept 3, 1876 sponsors, Mich can't read and Bri can't read