1911 Co Cavan census returns for Eaton

[patrick barnes]

Hi, I've spent some time exploring the 1911 census returns for Co Cavan in the hope that I would find my great Grand parents, Patrick Eaton and his Wife Kate Lee, formaly Sheridan. I know that they lived in or close to Breffni terrace or River Street from information on various certificates I aquired of their children.

I may be barking up the wrong tree, but I have a hunch that the Eatons were protestants and perhaps avoided the census as they were required to provide their religion. My question is, would being a protestant at that time caused problems living within a mainly Catholic society? If so, why?

My theory is based on my Mother informing me that her Father never went to church with them though did do the rosery at home and with a name like Eaton, perhaps not the usual Catholic name.

I have also considered the name being mis spelt. I would be very grateful if anyone can shed some light on this for me.


Regards,

Patrick

[pattenwalsh]

There's 3 year old Anne Eaton shown as a step-daughter in Breffni Terrace (Cavan Urban,Cavan) and also in the same area is a Sheridan family with a Kate aged 24 but shown as single.

[patrick barnes]

Hi, Thankyou for your reply. I had noticed Ann Eaton in Breffni Terrace and have considered that she may be related, though my Mother knows nothing of her Father Patrick Eaton born 1906, as having an older Sister. The Kate Sheridan on the same page is'nt the same person I'm researching though could also be related, but thanks for having a look.


Regards,

Patrick

[franny48]

Kate would be my Granny and she was the daughter of Patrick Sheridan and Anne Clerkin. They lived at 1 Breffni Tce. for many years and there was other family in that area nearby.

There's 3 year old Anne Eaton shown as a step-daughter in Breffni Terrace (Cavan Urban,Cavan) and also in the same area is a Sheridan family with a Kate aged 24 but shown as single.

[Muju1]

Hi

I am new to this site today and I am just wondering if you have a connection to the Eatons of Cavan as my Mum was Katherine Eaton from Breffni Terrace and KATE EATON Senior was her Grandmother

Thanks

Mary

[franny48]

There's 3 year old Anne Eaton shown as a step-daughter in Breffni Terrace (Cavan Urban,Cavan) and also in the same area is a Sheridan family with a Kate aged 24 but shown as single.

Kate Sheridan aged 24 lived at 1 Breffni Tce.. She was my Grandmother and she lived at the terrace surrounded by related family groups, although I have never heard the name Eaton mentioned in that time period.

[patrick barnes]

For all of you who have kindly responded to these threads and provided much valuable information, you may be interested in the following which has been extensively researched over some considerable time:

Descendants of Charles Eaton and Mary Dempsey

Generation One
Charles Eaton, occupation Apple dealer/green grocer/news vendor born about 1835 in County Cavan, married on 1st December 1860 to Mary Dempsey also born in County Cavan about 1839 and lived on the Half Acre. Witnesses at the marriage were Francis Cannon and Cora Stephens. Charles died in 1909 aged 74 years Mary in 1904 aged 65 years.

Children of Charles and Mary are:

1. Patrick Eaton b: 1864, Cavan m: Catherine Lee Sheridan 23rd July
d. 1893
2. James Eaton b: 1865, Cavan
3. Charles Eaton b: 24th May 1866, died in the same year, Cavan
4. Mary Anne Eaton b: 14th September 1867, Cavan
5. Charles Eaton b: 23rd September 1869, Cavan
6. Francis Eaton b: 15th January 1872, Cavan
7. Elizabeth Eaton b: 16th August 1874, Cavan
8. William Eaton b: 12th August 1877, Pudding Lane, Cavan


Generation Two
Patrick Eaton was born 28th January 1864 on the Half Acre, County Cavan and passed away in 1909 due to blights disease. He married Katie Lee Sheridan also born in County Cavan 1871. Katie remarried John Lee from County Cavan around 1910.


Children of Patrick and Katie are:
1. Katie Eaton b: 1895 Cavan
2. Nellie Eaton b: 1896 Belfast City
3. Mary Eaton b: 1899 Belfast City
4. Charles Eaton b: 1902 Cavan
5. Edward Eaton b: 1904 Cavan
6. Patrick Eaton b: 1906 Cavan
7. Anne Eaton b: 1909 Cavan, m: Thomas Redmond, 1948 d: 2009


Generation Three
Patrick Eaton (Tailor, formally soldier in the British Army) born 29th August 1906 in Mill Street, County Cavan and passed away on 16th August 1977 at 2 Holly Street, Lincoln City, England. Patrick married Alice McMahon on 1st June 1930. Alice was born on 27th November 1907 in Cavan the daughter of John McMahon (General dealer) born 1875 in County Fermanagh and Mary Reilly, born 27th November 1881 on the Half Acre, Cavan. John McMahon and Mary Reilly were married 1898 in County Cavan. Alice passed away on 16th January 1961 at 50 Great Northern Terrace, Lincoln City, England.


Children of Patrick and Alice are:

1. Patricia Mary Eaton b: 1931, Cavan
2. Anthony Eaton b: 1932, Cavan
3. Philomena Eaton b: 1935, Cavan
4. Evelyn Eaton b: 1938, Cavan
5. Kathleen Veronica Eaton b: 1940, Cavan
6. Eileen Alice Eaton b: 1944, Cavan
7. Patrick Eaton b: 1946, Cavan
8. Anne Eaton b: 1950, Cavan
9. John J Eaton b: 1951, Cavan

[patrick barnes]

Further to the information I have recently provided, I ask that if any one has any further details or stories that can be added, espesially in relation to the Eaton ancestry, I would really appreciate it. Many thanks.

[antoe2]

What was your Uncle Eddie doing in Dublin. What was Eddies wife, Molly maiden name.

Hi Patrick,

My Great Grandfather Eaton Is the above mentioned Edward Eaton b. 1904. His son Patrick b: 1929 d: 1996 was my grandfather & his grandson is my dad b: 1955. We live in Dublin, i can confirm that he & his family lived @ 15 Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12. Molly's Maiden name was Gorman, they had 8 children 3 who have passed away and the remaining 5 live in Dublin, Kerry, Basildon & Northern England. The family home was sold in the late 90's early 00's.
Edward was Fmr. Irish Army and my dad can remember him being an office worker. Molly was a street dealer. I am going to speak to my Grandmother (Edwards Daughter In Law) and hopefully my dads uncles to see if i can get dates and stories . The only pic i have seen of Edward & Molly was taken in 1979 2 years before he passed away at my mam & dads wedding im sure there is plenty more.

Regards,

Anthony Eaton

[Hall/Swan]

Hi, I've spent some time exploring the 1911 census returns for Co Cavan in the hope that I would find my great Grand parents, Patrick Eaton and his Wife Kate Lee, formaly Sheridan. I know that they lived in or close to Breffni terrace or River Street from information on various certificates I aquired of their children.

I may be barking up the wrong tree, but I have a hunch that the Eatons were protestants and perhaps avoided the census as they were required to provide their religion. My question is, would being a protestant at that time caused problems living within a mainly Catholic society? If so, why?

My theory is based on my Mother informing me that her Father never went to church with them though did do the rosery at home and with a name like Eaton, perhaps not the usual Catholic name.

I have also considered the name being mis spelt. I would be very grateful if anyone can shed some light on this for me.


Regards,

Patrick

Well some of mine went "north of the border" and didn't spend that night at their residence.....even today it is known to happen!!