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Early Origins of the Teahan family

The surname Teahan was first found in Nottingham where they were known as the Barons Tyes and even before the Conquest were a family great significance in that shire and in the county of Rutland.

However, one of the first records of the name was found much further to the south at Mousehole in Cornwall. "This place, which is also called Port Enys, is situated on the western shore of Mount's bay in the English Channel; and though at present only a large fishing-village, was formerly of considerable importance. In 1293, Henry de Tyes obtained for it the grant of a market on Tuesday, to which was afterwards added a fair on the festival of St. Barnabas." 1

In the reign of Edward I. the manor of Alwarton in the parish of Madern, Cornwall belonged to the baronial family of Tyes, from whom it passed by female heirs successively to the Lisles and Berkeleys. 2

Over in the town of Penzance, "a fort was built by one of the family of Tyes, in whose manor of Alwarton the town now stands. It was one of this family who obtained a market for Mousehole in the reign of Edward I. Yet the existence of this fort is only known from the name of its site, and from the aspect of the site itself. So early as 1292 a market was procured for it by Henry de Tyes; this was then held on Tuesdays, and to this was added a fair for three days, held on the festival of St. Barnabas." 2

Early History of the Teahan family

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Teahan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tye, Tee, Tyes, Tigh and others.

Early Notables of the Teahan family

Notables of the family at this time include Christopher Tye (c.1505-c.1572), an English composer and organist; and Robert Tighe (died 1620), an English cleric and linguist, Archdeacon of...
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Migration of the Teahan family to Ireland

Some of the Teahan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Teahan migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hannah Teahan, aged 33, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Washington" 3

Teahan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Teahan, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Onward" in 1851 3
Margt Teahan, aged 24, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Roscuis" in 1851 3
William Teahan, aged 26, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Meridian" in 1851 3
Margret Teahan, aged 35, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Onward" in 1851 3
Darby Teahan, aged 25, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Onward" in 1851 3
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Teahan migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Teahan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Mr. Daniel Teahan, aged 60 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Saguenay" departing from the port of Cork, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in August 1847 4
Miss. Mary Teahan, aged 14 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Yorkshire" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in June 1847 4
Mrs. Bridget Teahan, aged 23 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Lady Flora Hastings" departing 11th May 1847 from Cork, Ireland; the ship arrived on 26th June 1847 but she died on board 5
Mr. Henry Teahan who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Mary" departing 24th May 1847 from Sligo, Ireland; the ship arrived on 27th July 1847 but he died on board 5

Teahan migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Teahan Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

D. Teahan, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Kalgoorlie" in 1902 6
Thimothe Teahan, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Rhein" in 1902 6
Mr. C. T. Teahan, who arrived in Brisbane, Australia aboard the ship "Orama" in 1926 6
Mr. P. Teahan, who arrived in Brisbane, Australia aboard the ship "Moreton Bay" in 1927 6
Mary Teahan, who arrived in Brisbane, Australia aboard the ship "Largs Bay" in 1930 6
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Contemporary Notables of the name Teahan (post 1700) +

Kathleen M. Teahan (b. 1947), American politician, Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 7th Plymouth district (1997-2007)
Kathleen M. Teahan (1947-1997), American teacher and politician, Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1997-2007)
John Denis Teahan (1900-1968), Australian politician, Member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia (1954-1965)
Terence "Cuz" Teahan (1905-1989), Irish musician and composer from the Sliabh Luachra district who played concertina, accordion and fiddle and composed songs and dance tunes

Citations +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 57)
Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 97)
National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx