Genealogy of the Bryan and Martin Families
Hunter Alexander Coghlan
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1. Hunter Alexander Coghlan was born on 28 Feb 1836 in Douglas, County Cork, Ireland (son of William Coghlan and unknown); died on 23 Sep 1882 in Rose Cottage, Ringaskiddy, County Cork, Ireland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Hunter Alexander Colan
- Occupation: From 1859 to 1880; Army surgeon
Notes:
Hunter Coghlan was a surgeon in the army from 1859-1880 and retired as a Brigade Surgeon. After the death of his wife, he changed his surname to Colan. Family tradition holds that he and his brother, Thomas (a surgeon in the Royal Navy who retired as Inspector General), were tired of the British mispronouncing their name.
Hunter married Georgina Purcell Cotter on 24 May 1864 in Donoughmore, Cork, Ireland. Georgina (daughter of Joseph Rogerson Cotter and Mary Susannah Purcell) was born in 1835; died on 15 Apr 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Georgina Sarah Annie Coghlan was born on 14 Apr 1865; was christened on 30 Apr 1865 in Trinmlgherry, Madras, India.
Hunter married Isabella Maria Sealy on 29 Oct 1868 in St. Anne, Shandon, County Cork, Ireland. Isabella was born in cir 1836. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. William Coghlan was born in cir 1800. William + unknown. unknown was born in cir 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. unknown was born in cir 1800. Children:
- 1. Hunter Alexander Coghlan was born on 28 Feb 1836 in Douglas, County Cork, Ireland; died on 23 Sep 1882 in Rose Cottage, Ringaskiddy, County Cork, Ireland.