Growneys of Knocknagartan, Munterconnaught, Co. Cavan.
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Michael Growney and Jane Kennedy
Born around 1801, Michael Growney married Jane Kennedy c1822. Jane was also born c1801. The couple made their home in Knocknagartan, where Michael worked as a farmer to support their growing household.
The following children of Michael and Jane were found in the records:
- Elizabeth
- Catherine
- Michael
- Mary
- Jane
- Bridget
- Hugh
- John
- Rose
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Knocknagartan
Knocknagartan (Cnoc na gceartan – ‘hill of the forges or smithies’) is in the Civil Parish of Munterconnaught, Barony of Castlerahan, County of Cavan. It borders the townlands of Behernagh, Corronagh and Knocktemple.
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The Growney Surname
The surname Growney is an anglicised form of the Old Gaelic Ó Gramhna, which is frequently understood to be a variant or shortened form of Mac Carrghamhna (typically associated with the roots carr, meaning a rock, and gamhan, meaning a calf).
While related septs such as MacCarron settled primarily in Ulster, the Growney (and…
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