Hello fellow KELLY researchers. I am interested in family related to Michael KELLY and Mary COLLINS of County Clare, Ireland. FIRST GENERATION 1. Michael KELLY was born in 1865 in Co Clare, Ireland. He died in 1943 in Kilnaboy, Co. Clare, Ireland. He was a Farmer. He had eight children and was very strict "with the girls." The KELLY line can be found in Kilnaboy, County Clare, Ireland. Mary COLLINS was born in 1870 in Co Clare, Ireland. She died in 1908 in Corofin, Co Clare, Ireland. The actual location might be Bowlhahadine. Michael KELLY and Mary COLLINS had the following children: 2 i. Michael KELLY died in Kilnaboy, Co. Clare, Ireland. He died at the age of 33. He never married. He was very religious and wanted to die the same age as Jesus. +3 ii. Patrick KELLY. 4 iii. Arthur KELLY. He never married. 5 iv. Elsie KELLY. She never married. 6 v. Unknown KELLY. She never married. +7 vi. Brigid Mary KELLY. +8 vii. Mary Brigid KELLY. +9 viii. Kathleen KELLY. SECOND GENERATION 3. Patrick KELLY. He lived in the U.S. for a few years. He was married to Bridie DRONEY in Kilnaboy, Co. Clare, Ireland. 7. Brigid Mary KELLY was born on 24 Jan 1900 in Kilnaboy, Co. Clare, Ireland. She died on 9 Mar 1972 in Hospital, Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland. She was buried on 11 Mar 1972 in Aughty, Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland. She learned to ride a bicycle, when she was over 50 years old. She was a hard worker, quiet, spiritual, patient, and a good listener to neighbours. She was married to Michael MCMAHON (son of Nicholas MCMAHON) about 1927 in Co Clare, Ireland. Michael MCMAHON was born on 10 Feb 1896 in Inchovea, Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland. He died in Jan 1977. He was baptized in Kilfenora Parish, Co. Clare, Ireland. He was a great reader and conversationalist. He was a very strict, hard working farmer. Brigid Mary KELLY and Michael MCMAHON had the following children: 10 i. Brigid Agnes MCMAHON was born on 28 Jan 1928 in Inchovea, Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland. 11 ii. Mary MCMAHON was born on 10 Mar 1929 in Inchovea, Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland. +12 iii. Catherine Philomena MCMAHON. +13 iv. Patrick Joseph MCMAHON. 14 v. John Francis MCMAHON was born on 1 Jun 1934 in Inchovea, Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland. He was buried in Oct 1987 in Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland. He died on 20 Oct 1987. He was baptized in Kilfenora Parish, Co. Clare, Ireland. He was studying for the priesthood for 3-4 years, when he was young. +15 vi. Nicholas Thomas MCMAHON. +16 vii. Michael Austin MCMAHON. +17 viii. Margaret Martha MCMAHON. 18 ix. Joseph MCMAHON was born on 29 May 1945 in Inchovea, Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland. He was baptized on 30 May 1945 in Kilfenora Parish, Co. Clare, Ireland. 8. Mary Brigid KELLY was born on 24 Sep 1901 in Kilnaboy, Co. Clare, Ireland. She immigrated on 21 Jan 1925. She was sponsored by her cousins, the CROWLEY family. She was naturalized on 20 Feb 1933 in Boston, Suffolk, MA. Her Naturalization Certificate number is 3671486. She resided - 139 Alewife Brook Parkway on 22 May 1962 in Somerville, MA. She resided - 153 Calewife Brook Parkway in 1965 in Somerville, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts. While she resided here, she applied for a US passport to visit Ireland. She was to depart Boston on 5 June 1965 for a three week stay in Ireland. She traveled by air on Irish International. She died on 22 May 1989 in Apple Valley, San Bernadino, CA. She was an enthusiastic Irish dancer, dancing at any hint of Irish music. She was also a perfectionist in all she set out to do. She was married to Denis Joseph FLANAGAN (son of Patrick FLANAGAN and Elizabeth or Bridget HYNES) on 23 Nov 1927 in Somerville, MA. They were married at St Joseph's Church by John J Quinlan. The witnesses were Peter CONOLE and Catherine KELLY. Denis Joseph FLANAGAN was born about 17 Aug 1892 in Lough, Co Clare, Ireland. A review of church records for 1892, does not turn up Denis. His son, John, thinks the day and month are correct, but the year could be up to 4 years earlier or later. His daughter, Mary, believes it could be August or September of 1889. He immigrated in 1917. He immigrated to the U.S. shortly before WWI from Cobh, Cork, Ireland. He was a Painter before 26 Jun 1918 in Somerville, MA. He served in the military between 26 Jun 1918 and 15 Mar 1919 in US Army. He served with the US Army during WWI and worked on the docks of France. When he enlisted in the Army in Somerville, Massachusetts, he was a Painter by occupation. He was described as having brown eyes, dark brown hair, ruddy complexion and was 5 feet 9 3/4 inches in height. It is interesting to note that they described him as having a ruddy complexion, since the first part of his surname "flan" means "ruddy" in Gaelic. He seved with the American Expeditionary Forces. His unit service was with Company 11 Depot Brigade to Company B 348th Infantry to Co C Recig Detachment. He was Honorably Discharged on 15 March 1919 at Camp Dix, New Jersey. He was naturalized on 19 Jul 1918 in Camp Dix, NJ. Denis received his U.S. Citizenship as a result of volunteering for the Army and going oversees to participate in WWI. He was naturalized before the Special District Court at Camp Dix and his Certificate of Naturalization is # 1029085. He resided - 58 Woods Ave in Nov 1961 in Somerville, MA, 02144. He died on 23 Nov 1961 in Somerville, MA. He was buried in Rindge Avenue Cemetery, Cambridge, MA. He was a Foreman for City Water Department in Somerville, MA. Denis' name is also spellt Dennis. He was possibly in the Somerville or Boston area, during the 1920 Census. Denis was a member of American Legion Post #19 in Somerville. His son, John, remembers going to the American Legion hall after parades. John also stated, "Denis could flatten a penny with one swing of a 20 pound sledge hammer exactly even all around". Mary Brigid KELLY and Denis Joseph FLANAGAN had the following children: +19 i. Francis Dennis FLANAGAN. +20 ii. Cecilia FLANAGAN. +21 iii. Louise Mary FLANAGAN. +22 iv. Thomas Vincent FLANAGAN. +23 v. Paul Girard FLANAGAN. +24 vi. Mary FLANAGAN. +25 vii. John Francis FLANAGAN. 26 viii. Theresa FLANAGAN was born on 2 Mar 1943. When she was small, her father used to bounce her on his knees, while he hummed Irish music to her. 9. Kathleen KELLY was born about 1902 in Kilnaboy, Co. Clare, Ireland. She died about 1982 in ? MA?. She was married to Michael FLANAGAN in Somerville, MA. Michael FLANAGAN was born in Galway, Ireland. He is not a blood relation to the Dennis J. FLANAGAN line. Kathleen KELLY and Michael FLANAGAN had the following children: 27 i. Francis FLANAGAN was born in MA. He is a lawyer. 28 ii. Mary FLANAGAN was born in MA. She is a lawyer. Thanks for any help, John -- John F FLANAGAN Jr Certavi et vici E-mail: mailto:flano@primenet.com Home Page: http://www.primenet.com/~flano