James Brien and Ellen Triggs married in the Catholic Parish of Drimoleague on 27 January 1859.  The marriage Witnesses were Michael Skuse and Patrick Brien.

Children born at townlands indicated and baptised on dates shown in Church Baptism Register

Mary Brien, Butlersgift and baptised 19 Feb 1860.  Sponsors: Denis Hurley, Julia Hurley

Bridget Brien, Lahana and baptised 16 Mar 1862.  Sponsors: Martin Triggs, Joanna Galavin

Michael Brien, Lahana and baptised 4 Sep 1864.  Sponsors: Timothy Brien, Bridget Triggs

Julia Brien, Lahana and baptised 16 Aug 1867.  Sponsors: James Donovan, Joan McCarthy

John Brien, Loughcrot and baptised 5 May 1870.  Sponsors: Hohn Hays, Mary Hickey

Ellen Brien, Loughcrot and baptised 6 Jan 1873.  Sponsors: Michael Donovan, Bridget Triggs

Timothy Brien, Clodagh and baptised 7 Feb 1876.  Sponsors: Patrick Hurly, Mary Brien.  Timothy died 19 Dec 1881 at Clodagh

Catherine Brien, Clodagh and baptised 7 Apr 1880.  Sponsors: John Triggs, Ellen Hurley

Census 1901:
http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Cork/Garranes/Lahanaght/1154136/

Census 1911:
http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Cork/Garranes/Lahanaght/440333/

Death:
James Brien died at Toughbawn, Drinagh on 1 September 1916.  From his death record he was married, aged 84 years, a labourer.  Present at his death and the Informant of it to the Civil Registrar was John Driscoll, Toughbawn.