My Uncle Mark Jnr's birth and baptismal certificate

My Uncle Mark Jnr's death Certificate

My father's birth certificate (he sent off for this copy in 1948 as he wanted to join the R.A.F. and his was in bad shape).

My father's death certificate (note: I found out later on, when I came across his birth certificate, that he had no middle name).

My mother's birth Certificate

My mother's death Certificate

My Grannie's birth certificate (she sent off for this copy on her return to Roslea in 1932).

My Mother and father's marriage certificate

My mother and father's divorce (decree absolute)

My G Grandfather, Old John Beggan's marriage Certificate (he married Susan Lynch of Kibberidogue)

Telegram sent to my Uncle Mark when his brother, Joseph 'Eddie' was 'seriously ill'. He died the same day..

Telegram sent to my father when Aunt Sarah 'Sadie' died.

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References from people of Roslea for working in England on leaving R.A.F. 1  2  3

Four of my father's N. Ireland driving licences 1 2  3  4

Receipts from J T Carroll (general hardware merchant) of Roslea.

Receipt from P. McGinnity (Roslea)

Ticket from an electric blanket purchased from D. Deering by Sarah Jane Beggan.

Roslea Parish Newsletters (including masses from St. Tierney's and St. Mary's)  1  2  3  4 5

Newspaper Clippings 1  2  3  4  5 6 7

Page from the Northern Standard Newspaper with articles inlcuding the funeral of my Great Grand Aunt Mary Ellen (Beggan) Donnellan. For best viewing, when the page opens, right click on the picture and save it to your computer and open it from there. That was you will be able to zoom in to view the print. There are many names and places mentioned on this page and you never know, you might find a family member mentioned. Once opened, right click on the image and save it to your computer. You will then be able to open the image and zoom in.

Clippings of personal letters containing family names and information that may be useful for people researching their family.

My Grannie, Susan (nee Beggan) kept a record of candles she was to light and medals to buy, for her close friends and family, from Lourdes on her visits. Here are three pages containing names of the people - 1 - 2 - 3

Letter from Eugene O'Callaghan of Bishop's House, County Monaghan, to Father McKenna about the new church of St. Joseph.

An Autograph book, which my father told me belonged to his Aunt Sarah Beggan. It is full of little poems and drawings, signed by different people, who I think attended High School, Clones, and Royal School, Cavan, as these were written on the pages, and looks like it was from an Etta Levinson to someone called Violet. I'm not sure if Violet was a pet name for Sarah, or if maybe Violet gave the book to her. You can view the handwritten index If you would like a copy of the book, you can download a pdf version here (once downloaded go to file and save to save it to your computer). For an example of the contents and the talents of those who contributed to the book go here and here

Letter dated 28th April 1972 from Solicitors, Maguire & Herbert of Enniskillen, to my grannie regarding the death of her sister, Margaret A. Beggan. The letter mentions Mr. Peter Connelly and Mr. Michael Scott. It also mentions Joseph P. Black, James P. Slowey and John C. Stratton who were Commissioners for Oaths in Clones.

Receipt from Times Production Limited. My father's address at this time was RAF Camp, Hixon, Staffs. I'm not sure what this receipt was for.

Anthony Booth's signature. This was signed to Sadie and John (my sister and brother) by Cherie Blair's father, Anthony Booth.

Front cover of an information booklet for Banstead Hospital. This was where my mother was admitted on several occasions.

Front of an envelope addressed to my father, who was living in Hounslow, from 1955 or 56.

News Clipping from Jim Reeves plane crash. Jim Reeves was one of my father's favourite singers.

Promotional Photo of Pat and Barry McGuigan. Pat McGuigan signed the back. My father knew them as he used to go in their shop in Clones.

Signed Photo of Barry McGuigan to Ernie McConville.

Receipt signed by Sarah Beggan for rates paid by my grannie in 1966.

Postcard with a photo of the RC Church in Scotstown. It was sent to my father by Leo Beggan in 1956, details on the back.