Henry Brennan (abt. 1826 - 1883)

Born about 1826 in Islandmagee, County Antrim, Ireland [uncertain]

Husband of Mary Ellen (Duff) Brennan — married 10 Oct 1850 in 1st Islandmagee Presbyterian Church, County Antrim, Ireland

Died 6 Feb 1883 at about age 57 in At Sea

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Biography

Henry was born about 1826, probably in Islandmagee, County Antrim, Ireland, the son of Henry Brennan, a mariner.

In 1850 he married Mary Ellen Duff in 1st Islandmagee Presbyterian Church. He was a mariner living in Balloo, Islandmagee and she was living in Ballyharry, Islandmagee. The witnesses were John Donaldson and James McGowan.^[1]

In 1883 Henry was master of a schooner, Beagle, the property of Mr Thomas Moore of Belfast, which was washed ashore near Killard Point, Ballyhornan, County Down, Ireland during a gale while on a journey between Maryport, Cumberland, England and Londonderry, Ireland with a cargo of coal. The ship became a total wreck and the coal was washed up on the rocks. Unfortunately Henry Brennan was lost, although the crew of four were rescued, albeit very fatigued.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Ireland Civil Registration Marriage Index https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1850/09391/5401651.pdf
2. ↑ Weekly Examiner and Ulster Weekly News 17-Feb-1883 accessed at findmypast.co.uk on 11-Oct-2023.