This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: helenroberts93 Surnames: Monaghan, kelly, Monoghan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.kid.general/2313/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I am looking for any info on the Monaghan family, on the 1911 census they are living in Oldconnel, newbridge, Kildare. John the father, widowed, children Michael, john, Bridget, Patrick, Francis and Janie. I may have found them on the 1901 census with their mother being Mary. Francis the son may have been my grandfather born in 1899, we have been led to believe his mother was Bridget and father John and all the names of his siblings and dates match although in later years he went by the surname of Kelly, quite mysterious really we don't know why but my nana was always convinced he was a Monaghan. He married in Coventry in 1938 and later settled in Derbyshire. How, why and when he came over from Ireland to England we don't know, there have been many tales and don't know the reason behind the 2 surnames. Any help would be great, Many thanks Helen. 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.