Catherine Collins Donovan of Lissalohorig

Catherine Collins married Denis Donovan 01 Mar 1851 in Caheragh R.C. Parish. Her residence recorded on that marriage record was Lower Lissane. Witnesses to the wedding were Humphrey Collins and Honora Collins.

Catherine was probably the daughter of (and first child of) Humphrey Collins (1785 - 1873) and Johanna Barnane (BD dates unknown), baptized 02 Dec 1820. On Catherine's baptism record, I think the father's and godfather's names were transposed.

Another possible wedding witness named Humphrey could have been Catherine's cousin or close relative, Humphrey Collins bap. 01-Aug-1831. Honora could have been Catherine's sister, Honora (Norry), bap. 17-Dec-1829.

The known children of Denis and Catherine were all baptized in Skibbereen R.C. parish. They were:

Julia, bap. 20 Dec 1851. Godparents Daniel Donovan and Honora Collins.

Mary, bap. 05 Dec 1852. Godparents John Donovan and Johanna Collins. Johanna could have been Catherine's younger sister, bap. 07-Dec-1835.

Johanna, bap. 27 Nov 1853. Godparents Daniel Regan, Johanna Cadigan.

Honora, bap. 11 Oct 1855. Godparents Mick Collins, Catherine Collins.

Cornelius, bap. 11 Nov 1859. godparents Dan Donovan, Catherine Bohane.

Ellen, bap. 23 Apr 1864. godparents Daniel Donovan, Margaret Coakley. Coakley is a very Lissane name.

Catherine, bap. 25-Jun-1865. godparents Patrick Regan, Norry Cady (Keady).