In Memory Of
John Brislan
Born
May 19, 1800.
Died
Mar. 6, 1876.
May he rest in peace.
Erected by thine Son.
Father.
Location: Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Franklin Co., Kentucky
Photo taken 23 March 2009
For my first Tombstone Tuesday contribution, and the inaugural post for this blog, I profiled the grave marker of a Ms. Hanora Canty and mentioned that in 1880 she was living with her son John's family, which included John's father-in-law James Brislan. This week I'd like to introduce Mr. John Brislan, whose relationship to James is unclear but there is likely a familial tie of some kind. None of the Brislans appear in the 1870 census for any county in Kentucky, or the United States for that matter. In 1880, however, they are clearly established in Franklin County. Jerry Brislan, a reputable 47-year-old grocer, appears likely to be the son of John who erected the monument in the photo and whose own son Jerry Jr. went on to be elected Sheriff in 1890. Alas, I can't declare this mystery solved until more in-depth research is done.
Jerry Brislan, reputable 47 year old grocer in 1880, was my great, great grandfather. Born in County Cork Ireland in 1833 and married to Mary Murphy, born in Ireland in 1835. They gave birth to Jerry Joseph Brislan in 1867 in Frankfort. His daughter Mary was my grandmother. I have not traced my family back past my great, great grandfather, but would like to hear if you find a connection between him and the John Brislan on the tombstone. Thanks Peggy
ReplyDeleteI have managed to find John, and his wife Mary, living in Frankfort in 1870. I've also found the death record for a Jerry Brislan born in 1839 who died in 1917 whose parents were named John and Mary (Murphy). I'm still unable to connect John (and Mary) to Jerry. If I do, I'll keep you posted.
ReplyDeleteI have a correction to my post of September 18, 2010. Jerry Brislan, grocer, born in ireland 1833 or 1839 was married to Mary Newman. Jerry Brislan's sister was Honora 'Nora' or 'Hanna' Brislan Canty. She was married to John Canty. Jerry and Hanora's father, James "john" Brislan who's tomb stone is shown here was born in county Cork ireland 5-19-1800. He was married to Mary Murphy Brislan. 1880 census shows JOhn living with his daughter, Hanora and her husband, John CAnty.
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