Sept. 1820 " A map and survey of part of the lands of Killicreenay, Barragh, Corberr ighill, Corrn??e, Dooharrick and Lissnageer; being part of the estate belonging to Col. Henry John Clements situate in the Parish of Killshirdannay, Barony of Tulligarvey in the Co. of Cavan, surveyed Sept. 1820 by Robert Reilly. In Killicreenay; 1. James Simmons - Arable pasture ---------- 22-2-00 2. Philip Reilly - " " 4-34 ------- 3. ditto Meadow - 1 - 18 4. Ditto part of mill holding ar?past 4 - 2 - 06 5. Ditto small meadow joining old road - 2 - 9 - 2 - 18 6. James Short; arable and pasture 2 - 2 - 24 7. John Biggin; arable and pasture 4 - 2 - 24 8. Meadow 9. Patrick Cassidy 10. Arable and pasture 11. " " " 12. Bernard and Philip Martin 13. Martin 14. Edw McAul" Clements Estates, Manuscript 15 B 24, National Lib. of Ireland////
. I was looking at the biography notes for John Beagan and seen that the two people listed next to him (John Biggin) are Cassisys and Martins. This is interesting because there was a Patrick Martin and a Peter Cassidy who both lived next to him in Donagh.
Patrick Martin is supposed to have been from County Monaghan but I never seen any mention of where Peter Cassidy was from. There might not be any connection but it sure is a strong coincidence. Danny
1821 Alice Ann Beagan, believed to be one of John's daughters, later James Mullin's wife, is born in Ireland.
The above is one of 3 dates of birth later census say of Alice.
Oct.11,1823 John Beggan is recorded in the Tithes Applotment books renting 5-01-4 acres of land in the townlands of Kilairuney (Killaire [oru] ney) , parish of Kildrumsherdan, Co Cavan. Janet Ruddy The other townland where you located the name John Beggan in the townland of Kilairuney - this is the townland of KILLACREENY -it is situated on the northeast of the Parish of Kilsherdany. I did locate the entry in the Tithe Applotment Books for John Began (spelt thus). Catherine McNally, Cavan Genealogy Center///
1825 Patrick Beagan, (John’s son) later to marry Eliza McCarty is born in County Cavan, Ireland. Gravestone at St. Patrick’s, Fort Augustus. (1830 according to family history written by Tom and Doreen Beagan of Kensington.)
1827 Owen Beagan, later to marry Ann Trainor is born in Co. Cavan Ireland. Tombstone at St. Patrick’s, Ft. Augustus, lot 36. Owen is assumed to be another of John Beagan’s sons.
ca 1829 A guess as to the birth of Margaret Beagan, later to marry John Carr
1830 John Beaghan, of Crush Townlands, Parish of Killsherdeny, Diocese of Kilmore, County Cavan, Ireland pays tithes on 7 acres of land. County Cavan Tithes Applotment Book p9. Dingnavanty?///
1830 Alice Beagon , later to marry James Mullins of Co. Armagh and settle in PEI, is born. IGA index of Armagh Page 1320 film F50 8424 sheet 0042.
Dec. 18, 1830 "Anne Beggan, born and bap on Dec. 18, 1830 to John Beggan and Margaret McCabe. The sponsors were James McGough and Bridget Crosson" Cavan Genealogical Research Center. Drumgoon RC, register 17A page 14, entry 10///
Oct.30,1832 John Began, a prime suspect for the father of our John Beagan, is last recorded paying tithes in the townland of Killeecreeny, in the parish of Kill.///
April 20,1833 John Beggan is recorded paying tithes on 3 acres of land in Aughageshland Townlands, Parish of Drumgoon, diocese of Kilmore, Co. Cavan. Page 18 Thithes Applotment Books.///
April 28, 1833 "Biddy Beggan is born and baptized on April 28, 1833 to John Beggan and Peggy McCabe in Augeslan. the sponsors were James Kindelan and Anne McMahon. " Cavan Genealogical Research Center. Drumgoon RC, register 17A page 36, entry 27///
Nov. 6, 1835 "Ally Beggan is born and bap to John Beggan and Peggy McCabe in Augeslan. The sponsors were Biddy Crossan." Cavan Genealogical Research Center. Drumgoon RC, register 17A page 36, entry 27///
1837 Bridget Beagan, later Mrs John McKenna is born in Ireland. 1891 census of PEI.
The oral history of Alvin Beagan recalls a family story of the first Beagan comming to PEI aboard a schooner from Newfoundland and being forced by ice to winter over on the Hillsboro River. Having relatives nearby he stayed with them and brought his own family over the following spring.
Sept. 1996 Joseph Beagan also recalls his family telling of a James Beagan, who was a ships carpenter from NFND, being forced with the rest of a crew aboard a schooner to lay over for the winter in Monaghan’s Shipyard, than located near the current Johnson’s River bridge. The rest of his story is similar to Alvin’s but he adds; “ In 1967 or so while working in the maintance dept of St. Dunstan’s University I was approached by a group of 10 or so young students who heard there was a Beagan working there and were happy to find someone on PEI from Newfoundland. I told them I wasn’t from Newfoundland and lived but 10 miles from here and they were very dissapointed since being so homesick they assumed any Beagan would have to by related to their Beagan neighbors at home in NfND.” As Joe recalls they were from Briggis, Conception Bay, NFND. As a further note Joe recalls his brother Tom once telling him he was once hitch-hiking from Montreal to PEI and was offered a ride in Nova Scotia by some Beagan’s on their way home to Newfoundland.
The petition below , undated in the archives, may be dated thru use of the records of the General Assembly at the Coles building if anyone is so inclined to do the work. I believe it had to be after 1840 for my man Beagan is not known to be on the Island before that date and he was dead by 1860
To The Honorable House of Assembly of Prince Edward Island in General Assembly convened
The humble petition of the inhabitants of Charlotte Town and the vicinity.
Showeth
That your petitioners be leave humbly to present to this Honorable House the practice now adopted of granting what are called shop licenses to sundry individuals in the town authorizing them to retail Spirituous Liquors who are at the same time not obliged to provide any accommodation whatever for the Public-
The frequency of Drunken men being turned out of those licensed shops into the street at a late hour of the NIght and at all seasons of the year, render them libel to the most serious accidents and many would inevitably perish if some of the humane inhabitants were not to admit them unto their houses.-
Your petitioners humbly beg leave to submit to this Honorable House whether it would not tend much to the Benefit of the Public in general, if those who took out Shop Licenses were compelled to keep every necessary entertainment for man and horse.
And your Petitioners will ever Pray
(signed)
John Howell
James Coles
Jno Nollan
Joseph Johnson
Wm Peppreal
Francis Longworth
Nichs Con-----Senr
James ----- --
John Beagen
Benjn James
Willm L King
Nicholas Corish
----- J---ing
James Hut---
John Buchanan
Henry Holyment
Geo Mabrey
James Sin-------
Richd Clark
Joseph Wood
John Wood
James Wood
William Wood -------
William Wood
Robert Wood
Theoplis Wood
Gregory Peppy?
Joseph Pippy?
Catherine Cambell?
Alexr Campbell?
John Crosby
John MacDonald
Paul? Mabey?
Elizabeth Bagnall
Jas? or Jos? Bagnall
John Paul?
David Moore
W. J. Greenhalph?
John Summors
Richd Bagnall
Laurence Curren
Donald Manson
James Nelson?
Thomas Hyde
Chas Binns
Benj Wib---
Willm Hyde Jun.
Chas Page
? ? Lepage
Ralph ----
James Worth?
Tho Ed------
Wim Commons
Ralph Hutchinson
Enrico? Hamilton?
John Jury?
Alex Duff
Tho? Simms?
George Marks?
John H------
William Stewart?
Neal? McDonald
Record Group 3 Series 5 vol.2 PEI PARO
Aug. 1839 "Mr Beacon, three arived from Miramichi". RG
Aug.27,1839 "Messr Beacon arrived on board the Cape Breton from Miramichi". RG
No date "Petition of inhabitants of Charlottetown & vicinity to The House of Assembly to require that those who aquire a "Shop Licience" must provide overnight lodging for men and beast. Signed by, among others, John Beagan" RG 3, Series 5, PEIPARO
June 18, 1841 "By order of sheriff James H. down; myself, Snelgrove, Daniel and Bartrim, labourers Sam Kelly, McQuinn, McAdam, Lamb, Hannah, Goodwin, Bagan, 91 feet 3 inch plank at 3d." page 56 Appendex H, PEI Legislative Assembly Journal of 1842
1841 Census of lot 36 records Patrick Martin, shoemaker, between James Callaghan and Henry Halligan. However next to his name is "Beagan P". I used to think this was Brogan but Pat Brogan has been on his farm for at least 6 years at the time of the census. If it is Pat Beagan's vitals than there were 1 male under 16, 2 males between 16 and 45, 2 females under 16 and 2 females 16 to 45. the land has not been developed and they own just 1 hog. Martin later shows up in the July 13, 1846 "The undersigned electors of the Second District of Queen"s County apparently on land later owned by John Beagan jr.
So this P. Beagan is probably the "relative" he wintered over with. Or perhaps a brother? There is a Terrence Carroll across the road in Lakes Map
Feb 8, 1844 The Palladium reports the defeat of Mr. LeLacheur for 2nd Queen's district and implys it was partly because of J. S. McDonald hiring bullies to keep the vote down and threating those behind in their lease. Jame Brogan appears to have been LeLacheur's campaign manager in the area. The same issue reports an act to place a bounty on bears has been filed.
March 14, 1844 The Palladium reports lot 35 and 36, among others, are free and open for the use of fisheries by any British subjects and the proprietors do not have any rights to the soil where the tides ebb and flow.
July 14, 1846 A petition for the candidacy of Francis Kelly is signed by Glenfinan and Johnson's River residents; James M'Donald (Portage), Alex. M'Donald, Allan M'donald, James M'Donald, Alex. M'Donald, James M'Donald, jun., Angus M'Donald, John M'Donald, Angus M'Eachren, John Walker, Donald M'Eachren, Clement M'Eachren, James Duffy, John M'Eachren, Hugh Campbell, Allan M'Donald, sen., Angus M'Donald, John M'Donald, Donald M'Donald, James M'Donald, Thomas M'Carthy, John Traynor, Patrick Traynor, Michael Hanrigan, Patrick Donelly, James Clerkin, Patrick Martin, Patrick Woods, John Beegan, Patrick M'Kenna, Hugh M'Kenna, Hugh Sherry, Michael M'Quade , Bernard Creighan, Thomas Comisky, Michael Leverty, Peter Leverty, James Comisky, John Coyle, Hugh Comisky, John Traynor, John Dunphy, James M'Quade, Patrick M'Quade, James Mullen, Martin Power, Hugh Mullaley, Peter Traynor, Patrick Grimley, Francis Shean, Henry McQuade, James McQuade, Patrick Callaghan, John Quinn, James Quinn, Michael Clerkin, William Lin. Royal Gazette.///
Jan. 18, 1847 Lawrence Malone and Ann Rae by Banns. Witnesses John Basen (Bagen ?) and Mary Malone. pp James McDonald. Justice of Peace Marriages Cs88, P74, P712, Reel 1, NEHGS///
March 21, 1848 List Of Letters Remaining At The General Post Office At Charlottetown; John Beggan, Charles Malone Donagh Settlement, John Dunphy Johnsons River, Mrs Patrick Collins Ft. Augustus. Royal Gazette AN3.C2R674 Reel 6///
Nov. 29, 1848 Census of Charlottetown records a John Bigaon, laborer, with one male under 16, one male 16 to 45, three females under 16 and one female 16 to 45. All are Catholic, three born in Ireland and two in PEI. Appears to be page 57 or 59, a few pages before the end of the first section. It is a stretch to say this is John Beagan but I have seen worse spellings.
March 1,1849 "To all to whom these present shall come I John Began of township number thirty five in Prince Edward Island send greeting. Know ye that I the said John Began for and in consideration of the sum of fifteen pounds to me in hand paid by my son Patrick Began at Sundry times up to this date before the sealing and delivery of those present the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have bargained sold released granted and confirmed and by these present do bargain sell release grand and confirm unto the said Patrick Began one horse three cows one truck together with one hundred and fifty Juniper posts with all the household stuff and implements of husbandry now remaining and being in my posesion . To have and to hold all and in singular the said horse cows truck juniper posts household stuff and implements of husbandry and every of them by these present bargarned and sold released granted and confirmed unto the said Patrick Began to the only------ and behoof of him the said Patrick Began his ext adm's and asigin for ever and I the said John Began for myself my ex'ors adm'ors and asigns all and singular the said stock goods and chattel unto the said Patrick Began his ex'ors adm'ors and asigns against me the said John Began my ex'ors adm'ors and asigns and against all and every other person or persons whatever shall and will warrent and forever defend by these present of which stock goods and chattels I the said John Began have put the said Patrick Began in full posesion by delivering to him one axe in the name of all the rest at the sealing and delivering hereof. Provided always and it is hereby agreed between the said parties that if the said John Began my ex'ors or adm'ors or any of us do and shall will and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Patrick Began or his attorney ex'ors adm'ors or asigns the said sum of fifteen pounds in twelve months from this date for redemption of the said hereby bargained horse cows truck juniper posts household stuff and implements of husbandry than these present and every clause article condition or thing herein contained shall cease determin and be utterly void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. In witnes whereof I the said John Began have hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of March 1849. Sealed and delivered in presence of his mark Owen Began sworn John X Began John Beagan to Patrick Beagan. 59-399 Bill of sale.///
April 21,1851 John Beagan was a sponsor with Margaret Praught to the baptism of Catherine McAdams born to Peter McAdams and Susan Praught at Vernon River.
Jan.30,1853 John Beagan and Ann Comminsky are sponsors to the baptism of Francix Coyle, born to John Coyle and Mary McGourt at Vernon River.
Oct.30,1853 John Beagan and Rose McKenna were the sponsors to the baptism of Eleanor, born to Thomas McAdams and Sally McKenna at Vernon River.
Last Tuesday in June, 1856 "In the Supreme Court of Judicature Trinity Term 20th Victoria AD. 1856
The Queen at the prosecution of Finlay MacRae vs Patrick Hand and John Beagen ~ Indictment for Asault: Witnesses; Finlay MacRae, Farquar MacRae, Ann MacKenna
Prince Edward Island, Queens County ~ In the supreme Court of Judicature, Court of Assure and General ---- Delivery begun and holden at Charlotte Town within and for Queens in Prince Edward Island on the last Tuesday in June in the Twentieth year of Our Sovereign Lady Victoria by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Queen Defender of the Faith and in the year of our Lord one Thousand, Eight hundred and fifty six.
The Jurors for Our lady the Queen upon their Oath present That Patrick Hand late of the Parish of Charlotte________ in the County of Queens County Labourer and John Beagen late of the same place Labourer on the 10th day of May in the Nineteenth year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lady Victoria by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen Defender of the Faith with force and arms at the Parish aforesaid in the County aforesaid in and upon one Finlay MacRae in the peace of God and our said Lady the Queen therr and there being did make an Assault and him the said Finlay MacRae then and there did beat wound and illtreat and other wrongs to the said Finlay MacRae then and there did to the great damage of the said Finlay MacRae and against the peace of Our said Lady the Queen Her Crown and dignity. (signed Joseph ______, Attorney General. Jno. Donald Regr)
June 25, 1856 "No Bill" leads a paragraph concerning the above. It is not readable.
October,1860 Commissioners map of lots 35, 36, 37 and 48 show for the first time the property of John Beagan of lot 37. He is boarded on the North by James Fitssimmons Jn. and on the South by a unnamed Boylan. One lot further South is owned by the Rev's James Brady. John's property eventually is owned by Owen and his wife , Ann Trainor which suggests that it was passed on by Owen's, supposed, father John Beagan. It also shows the property of John Bagan, the brother of Owen Beagan, on lot 35 in Donagh.///
