Michael HOURIGAN 
Michael was born in 1816 in Limerick, County Clare, Ireland.1 Michael's father is Jeremiah HOURIGAN and his mother is Anne DONELAN. He had a half-brother named James. He died at the age of 86 on March 26th, 1902 in Smiths Falls, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Smith Falls, Ontario.1 General Notes
In 2018, i discovered that there was definately, a Jeremiah Hourigan that had the son Michael. This is key, because, records show this Jerimiah was from County Limerick.from the Parish of Knockainy, west. map reference, 35 - a.
On Michaels obit, it stated he was from County Clare, but I dont think that is true.
There was also a reference on Michaels death certificate, (all of these documents are on my ancestry tree) that stateed from Michaels 3rd wife, that Michael was from county Limerick. I changed his placxe of birth in 2018 to Limerick, after having it in my files for decades as Clare.
May of had a brother named James, died Jan 1 1883, age73yrs, 5 mo., who came from County Clare, Ireland in the 1830's The RR showed a Mrs James (Ellen O'Reilly) of S. Elmsly 1817-1896, dead, leaving 9 children.
In his Death record, a witness, Mrs M Hourigan, I am guessing , his 3rd wife, state she was from County Limerick, Ireland. His actual Obit states Clare.
In 1851, he lived next door to Martin Kenny.
May have had a brother John Abt (1832- 1898) See the Rideau Record notes.
The Rideau recorder showed in Micheals Obit the following;
"An old and highly esteemed Citizen was called to rest, Michael Hourigan who died at his home on Market St. about 5pm last evening. For some time he had been failing in health, but didn't suffer as he slept away. he was 87 yrs And over three score years he had been a prominent figure in the community. he was born in County Clare, Ireland, and moved here when he was 20 yrs. He settled in Poonamalie and lived there all his life until he moved to town some years ago. He was always a good reader and the most intelligent and best informed men in his neighborhood. He served for a number of years in the Elmsley Council and was Reeve of the township. He is survived by his wife, 3 children, Patrick of Montague, Francis of Smith Falls, and Mrs Thomas Balf of Elmsley. 2 other daughters, Mrs Moran?? and Mrs John McCann died some years ago. The funeral will be tomorrow at 2PM. RR Mar 27th, 1902
This site shows Michaels brother: http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/countyatlas/showrecord.php?PersonID=4 3557
Last Name Hourigan
First Name James
Dates b. 1808
Nativity Clare Co., Ireland
Business Justice of the Peace
Year Settled 1828
Township Elmsley South
County Leeds
Atlas Date 1862
This was in the 1901 SF census.
15 4 Harigan(?) Michael M Head M Nov 6 1816 85
16 4 Harigan(?) Mary F Wife M Dec 28 1855 45
immediately next to this entry was this one. not for sure who they are
@@ 12 3 Hartigan John M Head M Jun 22 1836 65
13 3 Hartigan Mary F Wife M May 2 1856 45
14 3 Balfe Maggie F. F Lodger S Dec 1 1871 24
Michael and Bridget were married in a religious ceremony on September 6th, 1840 in John the Baptist Church, Perth, Ontario.2 They had two sons and three daughters, named Patrick T., Francis, Ann, Mary Ann and Bridget.
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Children
Patrick T. HOURIGAN
Patrick T. was born in 1843 in South Elmsley, Ontario.3 He died at the age of 67 on December 19th, 1910 in Smith Falls, Ontario. He was buried in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Smith Falls, Ontario.4
Ann HOURIGAN
Ann was born about 1846 in Canada. She died on August 7th, 1925 in Ontario, Canada. She was buried in St Francis de Salles Cath. Cemetery.4
Bridget HOURIGAN
Bridget was born about October 1849.4 She died on September 21st, 1882. She was buried in St Francis de Salles Cath. Cemetery.6
Francis HOURIGAN
Francis was born on August 22nd, 1852 in South Elmsley, Ontario, Canada.1 He died at the age of 61 on June 6th, 1914 in Smiths Falls, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in St Francis de Salle Cemetery.1
Michael and Catherine were married in a religious ceremony in 1879 in Smiths Falls, Lanark, Ontario, Canada.1
Michael and Mary Ann were married in a religious ceremony on April 28th, 1897 in St. Francis de Salle, Smith Falls, Ontario.7
1 Public Member Trees @ Database online.
2 Michelle Hourigan
3 ??someones family tree
4 Smith Falls, Library
5 Rideau Record 1887-1907
6 Perth Ontario Catholic Cemetery records
7 Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923 @ Archdiocese of Kingston (Ontario); Kingston, Ontario
Further sources/citations:
Obituary notice, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 @ Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: MS935; Reel: 106, Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923 @ Archdiocese of Kingston (Ontario); Kingston, Ontario, 1901 Census of Canada @ Year: 1901; Census Place: Smiths Falls (Town/Ville), Leeds & Grenville (north/nord), Ontario; Page: 1; Family No: 4, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 @ Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923 @ Archdiocese of Kingston (Ontario); Kingston, Ontario
2 Michelle Hourigan
3 ??someones family tree
4 Smith Falls, Library
5 Rideau Record 1887-1907
6 Perth Ontario Catholic Cemetery records
7 Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923 @ Archdiocese of Kingston (Ontario); Kingston, Ontario
Further sources/citations:
Obituary notice, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 @ Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: MS935; Reel: 106, Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923 @ Archdiocese of Kingston (Ontario); Kingston, Ontario, 1901 Census of Canada @ Year: 1901; Census Place: Smiths Falls (Town/Ville), Leeds & Grenville (north/nord), Ontario; Page: 1; Family No: 4, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 @ Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923 @ Archdiocese of Kingston (Ontario); Kingston, Ontario
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