Newspapers published in Wales in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries have revealed a number of Heenan family members who had an encounter with the law. Some were the culprits. Others were the victims. One family in particular seemed to … Continue reading →
Today, 25th April, is a day of remembrance for soldiers from Australia and New Zealand. Anzac Day was originally intended to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli against the Ottoman Empire … Continue reading →
Occasionally my news feed brings me little nuggets about various individuals around the world that bear the surname Heenan. One that came to my attention today is from New Zealand. Sir Joseph William Allan Heenan was a senior public servant, … Continue reading →
Over the years I’ve been researching my family and the surname Heenan I’ve encountered a wealth of records. None have been more unusual than those documenting Irish dog licenses. Who would have imagined that I would get to know what … Continue reading →
Long before I started my Heenan surname study I was delving into the past of my own family, My paternal great great grandfather was called Patrick Heenan. He and his wife settled in the town of Rhymney in Monmouthshire, Wales. … Continue reading →