My father's family is Whalen, Whelan, and Phelan. I am looking for persons who know any reason or story the Whalen/Phelans have for the name changes....a rift in the family, starting a new branch? Our Phelan/Whalens are located primarily in Fall River, Mass. In particular I am looking for connections to the Edward Whalen/Eleanor Roe family and beyond. Thanks for the variation of Whealan. Haven't seen that one yet.