August 12, 2004:

Hello to you all
 
I had been searching to find record of my great-great grandparents, Thomas Mulligan 
and his wife Ellen Powell, both born in Ireland in aprox. 1815, and who died in 
Hincks County, Quebec, in 1892.  
 
(The great-great-greats, Thomas and Dorothy, came from Ballyhaise, Castletara, 
County Cavan, and first settled in Huntley, ON. 
I haven't yet found where they are buried, but The Mulligan Schoolhouse, 
now The Cheshire Cat at Carp Rd. and Richardson Side Rd., is a legacy.)  
 
A sincere thank you to those who transcribed and double-checked those early 
headstones against St. John's in the Wilderness church records. Until I found 
this site, I only could verify that my great-grandfather, Richard Mulligan, 
married to Ann Mitchell, was born in Aylwin. They, as well as my grandparents 
Mulligan and Joynt and my mother are all buried in Kazabazua. 
 
Many thanks to both Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Thayer for their painstaking work.
 
Have you any idea how I might find out where Ellen and Thomas Mulligan lived, 
and when they came to the Gatineau from Huntley?
 
Sharron Dorothy Wall
Montreal
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Sharon:
It's possible that Thomas and Dorothy are buried in the Maple Grove Cemetery
in present day Kanata. Some of the early settlers (including some Richardsons
I believe, are buried there). The Mulligans and Richardsons were neighbours in
Huntley Township. Both families built large, lasting stone homes.

Many second generation families from Goulbourn and Huntley went to Renfrew County,
Cumberland Township or to the Kazabazua area. The census records would tell you,
within a ten year span, when the Mulligans settled on the Quebec side.

A Thomas Mulligan is listed as having received a land grant as a military settler 
in the Stittsville area. He came to the area in 1828. The Cheshire Cat building is 
just outside Stittsville.

... Al
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Thanks to David Smith for the following:
Hi Sharon;
 
There are still Mulligan's around who may be able to help you out. The Mulligan Ferry 
Road just north or Aylwin is where the ferry transported  people and goods across 
the Gatineau River to Hinks. I will contact Doug Carruthers who's brother in law 
John Mulligan worked with me on the Ottawa Fire Department. Both Doug and John 
married sisters and fought overseas in World War 2.
Doug and his wife are well acquainted with the area. 
It is interesting to note that Thomas and Dorothy came from an area near my great 
grandfather John Litle. It has been a bit of a mystery how come they ended up in 
the Gatineau after working in the Bathurst area. 
 
Nice to hear from you. I hope we can find some more connections.
 
DAS
April 5, 2005:
Hello folks,
Hope all is well with everyone.  I descend from the above noted couple as
well (I am a direct descendant of Mary Jane Mulligan (born 1841, who married
Michael Cavanagh)) and thought you might be interested in the following info
I have on the first couple of generations.
If anyone is willing to add/swap further family info, would be happy to hear
from you..
All the best,
Debbie Prince  (see below)
Descendants of Thomas Mulligan

Generation No. 1

1. THOMAS1 MULLIGAN was born 1771 in Castleterra, County Cavan, Ireland, and
died 1844. He married DOROTHY LEATHEM in Ireland. She was born 1763 in
Townland of Tumroght, Town of Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland, and died 1855.

Notes for THOMAS MULLIGAN:

"The name Mulligan originated as the Celtic name O'Maologain of Donegal,
Ireland.

Thomas Mulligan was born in 1771 in Castleterra, County Cavan, Ireland. He
married Dorothy Leathem who was born in 1763 in the Townland of Tumroght,
Town of Cavan, County Cavan. Thomas and Dorothy attended the Church of
Ireland (Anglican) in the parish of Castleterra at Ballyhaise.

In 1821 they emigrated to Canada; the family then consisted of parents
Thomas and Dorothy, and children John 20 years, Phoebe 15 years, Eliza 15
years, Sarah 14 years, Thomas 12 years, James 8 years, and Nathaniel 5
years. They first settled at Eardley, Quebec and then in 1825 acquired a
land grant on the Carp Road. Thomas and family settled on 100 acres and the
oldest son, John, took over the adjoining 100 acres on the north east half
of lot 6, con. 2, Huntley Township. (See Pioneer Families and Early Settlers
of Huntley Township, Volume 3) Dorothy died in 1855; there is no information
on when Thomas died." (pg. 3, Pioneer Families and Early Settlers of Huntley
Township, Volume 4.)

More About THOMAS MULLIGAN:

Emigration 1: 1821, Emigrated to Canada with family.

Emigration 2: First settled at Eardley, Quebec.

Emigration 3: From parish of Castleterra at Ballyhaise, Ire.

Occupation: Farmer

Religion: Attended Church of Ireland (Anglican).

Residence: 1825, Land grant 100 acres - Carp Road, Huntley Township,
Carleton County, Ontario

More About THOMAS MULLIGAN and DOROTHY LEATHEM:

Marriage: Ireland
 May 24, 2005:
Thomas Mulligan donated land for one of the first schools in Huntley Township,
at the corner of the Carp Road and the Richardson Side Road.

See also Nathaniel Mulligan.