Hi cousins! I am new to this list. I have been researching the PHALAN name for two years now. I know that my great-grandfather, John T. Phalan (d. 8/1941 Rome NY) was born in Ireland on June 10, 1853. His father was James, and I visited his grave in Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary. James died in March 1867. Phelan became Phalan in this country. I do not know when my great grandfather came over to America, but I do know he was naturalized (two applications!) in Boonville, Oneida County NY on October 25, 1882, and in Lowville, Lewis County NY on October 25, 1884. I would very much like to know what happened to John's siblings, esp. Bridget, Ellen, and Mary. I am enclosing a transcribed list which was dictated to my great-uncle William by his aunt Margaret who was also a sibling. If anyone else can fill in my gaps I would appreciate it. I can try and fill your gaps too if I can. This was dictated to William Phalan in 1913 by his aunt Margaret Phalan Keyes (#13). His father is #12. (Red italics mine - Mary) 2. Thomas Phalan died in Ireland 3. Michael " a country doctor of some importance, especially was his ability to cure running sores and ulcers- well known 4. James Phalan (d. 3/1/1867) had five children Bridget (#9) Ellen (#10) Mary (#11) John (#12) and Margaret (#13) died in Ireland 5. Patrick Phalan(d. 11/20/1882) died in Ireland (Kilsheelan) 6. Anthony " " 7. Dennis " " 8. Ned (Edwin) had seven children. Mary (#14) -(who married a Mr. Chase and resided in Chicago) Mike (#15) of Lowville who had two daughters He married Ellen McGraw (#16) Mollie (#27) & Lizzie (#28) Thomas (#17) of Cortland John (#18) of the West. James (#19) whose children were Kate(Piper) (#20). Dennis (#21) of Lowville, James (#22), John (#23) dead, and Minnie (#24). These latter two of Cortland, NY. Minnie for some time & perhaps at present is better known as Minnie Major. And two more boys (#25 & #26) who fought in the Civil War and never came back. Ellen (#10) moved to England but previously in Ireland had married a Mr. Burns. They had three children, Mary, Agnes, and Dennis. Dennis, who must now be about 46 years old (1913) came to Boston, Mass. And made his home with his aunt a Mrs. Kinney - his father's sister James (#22) resides in or near Herkimer, NY. (Lived in Lowville NY as of 1892) My father's (Margaret's) home (#12) was at Kilcheelan [sic] 4 miles outside of Klonmell [sic] Co. Tipperary. John (#18) who I said went west may be remembered by another name as it is thought he assumed "John" at about the time of the Civil War or shortly thereafter. He has three sons and a daughter. She teaches school (-may the Lord help her). Two of the boys are employed in a bank and the third is a civil engineer. Thomas (#17) of Cortland has two or three sons in New York City. I understand one of them is an alderman. Also a daughter. Mollie (#27) married a J. Doug Dence of Lowville NY. Lizzie (#28) married a Mr. Schermerhorn-Barnum (formerly of Chases Lake NY) Bernard, John, Helen Sheamus [sic]. [Assume children] Bridget (#9) Had one son Hugh (Dunn) (Lived in Utica as of 1880 census) Mary (#11) remained in Ireland and married a Mr. Fleming who lived outside Kilcheelan [sic]. John (#12) has five children: Thos. Jno [sic], Mary, William & Winnifred ( Jno. Is James, my Grandfather) - Mary P. Margaret (#13) married a Patrick Keyes and has five daughters: Mayme, Teresa, Anna, Margaret & Esther.