This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: margaretnixon99 Surnames: connolly , fadden , halligan , shannon , horan , moran Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.halligan/96.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James Halligan married Mary Shannon ( b 1843 Kilmore Kilkely )in 1862 Kilmovee Church , James died 1870 aged 30 -ish - so could be the brother of your man . Fast mover Mary married again 9 Feb 1872 a Daniel Moran b 1843 Glentavraun d 1920 Stacksteads Lancashire England - and had 5 more children to add to the 5 she had with James !One of these , Catherine , is my g-granmother - the other children of the Shannon , Halligan , Moran dynasty i've yet to find out about - contact if need . Civil War connection sounds very interesting 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.