This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lhostetler1851 Surnames: Brannagan Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.brannigan/8.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am the great granddaughter of Thomas Brannagan, who immigrated to the U.S. arriving on 5-9-1851 at the age of 9 in the Port of New York. He was born in 1842. Fled Ireland because of the Irish Potato Famine. I don't know where in Ireland. He married Mary Ellen Gallagher (don't know date for sure, but think it was 1890), but she lived from 1870-1941. She was married previously to Andrew Hecker, 1st husband who lived from 1868-1919. Her two sons to Andrew Hecker were Charles Hecker 1904-1919 and Edward Hecker 1909-1921. Her first husband and sons are buried in St. John Gualbert cemetery in Richland, PA. Son, Patrick Brannagan lived 1886-1955, son Bernard Brannagan 1897-1965 and son John Brannagan (who was my grandfather) lived 7/18/1891 to 12/66. Would like to know more about family history. Cannot find anymore information on Thomas Brannagan (sometimes spelled Brannigan). John Brannagan, my grandfather, and his wife, Rosella,are buried in Tampa, Florida. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.