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John Fallon was born in 1868 to Martin Fallon and Cecelia Brennan of Clooncah. He was part of large family with many siblings, all living together in a small three roomed house. He attended Clooncah National School but left after a few years to help his father on the farm.
John had the "cure of the ringworm". This was said to be because he was the seventh son in his family. Many neighbours would come to him looking for him to cure them. This was done by rubbing his finger over the rash and saying prayers.
He married Margaret "Maggie" Lennon of Clooncunny on 19 Jan 1903, witnessed by Michael Fallon and Bridget Lennon. They lived with his father Martin at Clooncah. His mother had died a few years before.
Children of Maggie and John
Cecelia Mary B. 21 Nov 1903
Martin B. 8 Apr 1905
Thomas B. 17 May 1906
Stephen B. 19 June 1908
John B. 26 Sep 1909
Margaret B. 15 May 1911
John Francis B. 14 Sep 1912
Teresa B. 13 June 1915
Baby John died on on 14 Dec 1909, aged only three months. The next baby boy was given his name.
John died on 14 Apr 1939 at home in Clooncah, in the presence of his daughter Tessie.
| Additional Information | ||
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| Date of Birth | 11th May 1868 | VIEW SOURCE |
| Date of Death | 14th Apr 1939 | VIEW SOURCE |
| Father (First Name/s and Surname) | Martin Fallon | |
| Mother (First Name/s and Maiden) | Cecelia Brennan | |
| Townland born | Clooncah | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Margaret Lennon | |
| Place & Date of Marriage | 19 January 1903, Killina | VIEW SOURCE |
| Occupation | Farmer | |
