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     John Reynolds was born circa 1836 at Co Leitrim, Ireland. John's stated age at death in 1906 wsa 62 but this would mean he had been only 12 when he married in 1856 and so must be wrong.^1,2,3

John Reynolds married Mary Diffley, daughter of John Diffley and Mary unknown, on 17 July 1856 at Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland. The witnesses were Owen Mahon and Eliza Shanley.^2,1,4
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland. Also listed was his wife Mary Diffley. Also included: Son(s) Peter Reynolds and Patrick Reynolds. Also included: Daughter(s) Maria Reynolds and Bridget Reynolds.²
John Reynolds died on 23 March 1906 at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.^1,5,3

     Mary Diffley was born between 1832 and 1839 at Clooncarreen, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland. Mary's stated age at death in 1903 was 71 but on the 1901 Census was 62.^1,4,3

Mary Diffley married John Reynolds on 17 July 1856 at Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland. The witnesses were Owen Mahon and Eliza Shanley.^1,5,6 As of 17 July 1856,her married name was Reynolds.^1,5
She was listed as wife in the household of John Reynolds in the 1901 census at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.¹
Mary Diffley died on 14 March 1903 at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland. She was survived by her widower John Reynolds.^3,4

     Maria Reynolds was also known as Mary Reynolds.²
Maria Reynolds was born before 8 August 1868 at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.²
She was baptized at Cloone, at Co Leitrim, on 8 August 1868.³

     Bridget Reynolds was born before 30 January 1875 at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.^1,2
She was baptized at Cloone, at Co Leitrim, on 30 January 1875.³ As of 16 January 1905,her married name was Faughnan.⁴
Bridget Reynolds married Thomas Faughnan on 16 January 1905 at Co Leitrim, Ireland.⁴
She was listed as wife in the household of Thomas Faughnan in the 1911 census at Drumcollagan, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland.⁵
Bridget Reynolds died on 25 May 1961 at Rosdoowaun, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland. Although the death recorded gives Rosdoowaun as the place of death, a combination of the age of the deceased and the name of the informant Stephen Faughnan, who was named as the son of the deceased, indicates this is probably the correct woman. The informant was her son Stephen Faughnan.⁶

     Patrick Reynolds was born on 14 March 1873 at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.^1,2,3
He was baptized at Cloone, at Co Leitrim, on 16 March 1873.⁴

     John Reynolds was born before 19 May 1860 at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.¹
He was baptized at Cloone, at Co Leitrim, on 19 May 1860.²
John Reynolds was listed as a Land Holder in 1884 at Clooncarreen, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland. A man listed as John Reynolds Jnr took over Plot 19 in Clooncarreen from Patrick Kerrigan in 1884. From comparison of Valuation Office maps it would seem this must be the land that John Joe Reynolds later held, and as such must be the one taken over by this John Reynolds, confirming him as John Joe's father.³
John Reynolds married Bridget Sheridan on 26 November 1896 at Co Longford, Ireland.⁴
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at Clooncarreen, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland. Also listed was his wife Bridget Sheridan. Also included: Daughter(s) Mary Kate Reynolds, Anne Reynolds and Kate Reynolds.⁵ Also present was 15 year old Margaret McGarry, a servant.⁶
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at Clooncarreen, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland. Also listed was his wife Bridget Sheridan. Also included: Son(s) John Joseph Reynolds. Also included: Daughter(s) Mary Kate Reynolds, Kate Reynolds and Lizzie Reynolds. .
On the Census return, Bridget is said to have had 5 children, all of them living. Yet we know she had son Peter who died a few days old in 1900.⁷
John Reynolds died on 19 April 1947 at Clooncarreen, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland.⁸
John Reynolds was buried after 19 April 1947 at Farnaght, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.⁸

John Reynolds replaced James Sheridan as the Land Holder after 1949 at Corrinagh, Columbkille, Co Longford, Ireland.⁹

     Thomas Reynolds was born before 26 September 1858 at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.¹
He was baptized at Cloone, at Co Leitrim, on 26 September 1858.²

     Anne Reynolds was born before 15 November 1863 at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.¹
She was baptized at Cloone, at Co Leitrim, on 15 November 1863.²
Anne Reynolds married Thomas Reynolds on 17 April 1882 at Gortletteragh, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland. The witnesses were Thomas Moran and Maria Reynolds.³
She was listed as wife in the household of Thomas Reynolds in the 1901 census at Cavan, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland.⁴
Anne Reynolds died on 23 September 1910 at Cavan, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland.⁵

     Michael Reynolds was born before 16 September 1857 at Drumhirk, Cloone, Co Leitrim, Ireland.¹
He was baptized at Cloone, at Co Leitrim, on 16 September 1857.² He was a a Shop Assistant circa July 1880 at Ireland.³
Michael Reynolds married Catherine O'Beirne on 6 July 1880 at Co Leitrim, Ireland.³ Michael Reynolds and Catherine O'Beirne immigrated circa 1881 to U.S.A.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1900 census at Poughkeepsie Ward 7, Dutchess, New York, U.S.A..⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1910 census at Bronx Assembly District 34, New York, New York, U.S.A.. Also present were two boarders Margrett and Viole Mackey.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1920 census at Bronx Assembly District 1, New York, Bronx, New York, U.S.A.. Also present were two boarders Viola A Mackey and Thomas Mackey.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1930 census at East 140th Street, New York, Bronx, New York, U.S.A..⁸
Michael Reynolds died on 9 December 1933 at New York, Bronx, New York, U.S.A.. He was survived by his widow Catherine O'Beirne.⁴