Thomas Gahan

(born 1803)

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Maternal grandmother: Eleanor Hill (born 1737 Stoke Damerel, Devon died 1779 Stoke Damerel, Devon) View NotesHide notes

Baptised 25th Sept 1737 daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth. Alsom two burial records for presumably twi Eleanor Hoopers, on 13th Dec 1779 and 29th January same year at Stoke Damerel. Presumably one is her and one her daughter with the same name, but just aged 2-3

married 2 Sep 1762 Stoke Damerel, Devon

Maternal grandfather: Benjamin Hooper (born 1732) View NotesHide notes

Previously married Elizabeth Mattingly in 1856. Benjamin was the parish ironmonger according to the marriage record. Baptism record Sept 17th 1772 son of Joseph and Joan.

Paternal grandmother: not known

Paternal grandfather: not known

Mother: Sarah Ann Hooper (born 1768) View NotesHide notes

Daughter of Benjamin and Eleanor Hooper according to baptism

married 10 Feb 1794 Stoke Damerel, Devon

Father Richard Gahan (born 1762 Tipperary, Ireland) View NotesHide notes

Served as a gunner in the navy between 1808 and 1830?

Sister: Alice Elizabeth Gahan (born 24.10.1796 Stonehouse, Plymouth died 1799 Stoke Damerel, Devon)

Brother: Richard Beresford Gahan (born 14.12.1799 Stoke Damerel, Devon )

Brother: Charles Gahan (born 10.10.1807 )

Brother: Benjamin Gahan (born 2.6.1810 Stoke Damerel, Devon ) View NotesHide notes

Parents Richard and Sarah according to baptism record from 28 Dec 1812, father also confirmed by marriage record.

Wife: Susannah Bearman (born 1799 Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex )

Richard

Gahan’s admiralty ratings between 1808 and 1830

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