John Beare was born circa 1780 in Bandon, County Cork. He married Elizabeth (Eliza) Maynard on 27 December, 1806, in St Peters Church, Bandon, County Cork. Eliza Maynard was born in 1785. She is listed as 'Eliz. Mayner' on the Ballymodan marriages register. On 10 January 1821, John and Eliza and their children were received into St. Peter's Church, Ballymodan, as members by the Vicar, the Reverend Joseph Jervois, who was the incumbent for Ballymodan Parish from 1813 to 1825.

The family lived in a house to the west of what is now known as the Cottage Hospital. On an old deed, John's occupation was given as Cotton Manufacturer. In 1829 the whole family moved to a new house adjacent to the road which goes from Bandon to Innishannon, and located in the area known as Irishtown, which was the most built-up part outside the walled area. At the fork in the road known as Irishtown cross roads, John actually built two houses. Why two? We think one may have been a public house or an inn. The water supply originally came from a spring in the field behind the house, and later on in 1888 a well was dug in the yard. Some time after the dwelling was occupied, some other buildings were added on the west side of the yard at the rear. One building, which was for Shorthorn cows, measured twenty-eight by fifteen, with a slated roof. Shorthorn cows were a very reliable dual purpose breed, now very scarce. The walls of the cow house were of stone similar to the dwelling. Quite a large amount of excavation had to be done because of the rising ground. Next to the cow-stall was a smaller building, ten by fifteen, which was the stable. This had a cobble-stone floor and between the stable and the dwelling was a store, with a loft over it used as a workshop, which was always known as the Shanty in later years.

John died on 15 July 1867, aged 87. His civil status was widowed, his occupation was Farmer, and informant was Susan Beare, who was present at death, in Shannon Street. John is buried in St. Peters Church cemetery in Bandon, County Cork. Elizabeth died on 20 July 1863 and is buried in St. Peters Church cemetery in Bandon, County Cork.

Eliza Beare was born circa 1808, in Bandon, County Cork. She is the daughter of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. Eliza was received into St. Peters Church, Ballymodan, on 10 January 1821, with her age being noted as about 13 years. She is gone from the family home by the time of the 1834 Ballymodan Census. There are two burials listed in Christ Church Kilbrogan, Bandon, which could be this Eliza. These are Eliza Beare who was buried 9 January 1827, and Elizabeth Beare who was buried 12 May 1826.

Jane Beare was born circa 1810 in Bandon, County Cork. She is the daughter of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. Jane was received into St. Peters Church, Ballymodan, on 10 January 1821, with her age being noted as about 11 years. Jane emigrated to Canada, some time prior to 1834, probably from Queenstown (now Cobh), even though she may have gone from Kilmacsimon Quay below Innishannon, as ships traded between there and New Brunswick, and were glad to return with passengers. About eighty families left Bandon in the early 1800's and founded New Bandon in that Province. We believe she sailed in the company of her brother Isaac. On 7 April 1839 Jane and Josiah Roberts were married by the Reverend Dr. Benjamin Gray at Trinity Anglican Church, St Johns, New Brunswick. Josiah James Roberts was born on 24 October 1817 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, England, and is the son of William Roberts and Dorothy James. Jane and Josiah had seven children. They moved to Murray Harbour in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The house where they lived is still in good condition. Josiah had a vessel, a small store and a blacksmith shop. Jane died in 1894 and is buried in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island. Josiah died on 3 January 1896 in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island. See Jane Beare and Family

Isaac Beare was born circa 1813 in Bandon, County Cork. He is the son of of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. Isaac was received into St. Peters Church, Ballymodan, on 10 January 1821, with his age being noted as about 8 years. Some time prior to 1834 Isaac and Jane emigrated to Canada. Isaac carried on to New York, United States, where he died, believed to be as a result of knife-fight, however no other details of his death have been sourced to date.

Maria Beare was born circa 1815 in Bandon, County Cork. She is the daughter of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. Maria (Mary) was baptised on 1 December 1815 in St. Peters Church, Ballymodan. She was received into St. Peters Church, Ballymodan, on 10 January 1821, with her age being noted as about 5 years. Maria is noted on the 1834 Ballymodan census as aged 19 and living in Boyle Street, Bandon with her parents.

John Beare was born circa 1818 in Bandon, County Cork. He is the son of of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. John was baptised on 15 October 1818 in St. Peters Church, Ballymodan. He was received into St. Peters Church, Ballymodan, on 10 January 1821, with her age being noted as about 2 years. John (JW) is noted on the 1834 Ballymodan census as aged 17 and living in Boyle Street, Bandon, with his parents. John emigrated with his sister Anne to Sydney, Australia, on 26 October 1843 on the ship the Neptune, and arrived in Sydney on 11 February 1844. His whereabouts thereafter, date of death etc. remain a mystery to date.

Anne Beare was born circa end of 1820 in Bandon, County Cork. She is the daughter of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. Anne was baptised on 1 January 1821, and was received into St. Peters Church, Ballymodan, aged about 2 weeks, on 10 January 1821. She is noted on the 1834 Ballymodan census as aged 14 and living in Boyle Street, Bandon, with her parents. Anne emigrated with her brother John to Sydney, Australia, on 26 October 1843 on the ship the Neptune, and arrived in Sydney on 11 February 1844. Anne married Peter Plummer on 20 October 1846 in the parish of St. Savior, Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. Anne and Peter had six children. Peter died as the result of falling beneath his dray at Cooma on 16 February 1857. Anne married George Blewitt (son of William Blewitt and Ann Hardcastle, and born circa 1820 at Hornchurch, Essex, England) on 5 January 1858 in Christ Church, Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. Anne and George had two children. George was a farmer. He died on 19 October 1860 from injuries sustained from falling into a fire. Anne married Patrick Licedy on 25 April 1862 at Christ Church in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. Patrick, a farmer, was born in Limerick to John Licedy and Mary Abbott. Anne and Patrick had one child. Patrick was found dead at Lanyon, near Cuppacumbalong, on 21 April 1867. The coroner listed that he died from a rupture of the right ventricle of the breast. Anne died of rheumatism on 11 November 1896, aged 74 years, at Green Mount, near Royalla, and is buried in the Anglican portion of Riverside Cemetery, Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. See Anne Beare and Family

George Beare was born circa 1823, in Bandon, County Cork. He is the son of of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. George was baptised privately in St. Peters Church, Ballymodan, on 8 February 1823. He died in February 1823 and was buried on 26 February 1823 in Bandon, County Cork.

George Beare was born circa 1824, in Bandon, County Cork. He is the son of of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. George was baptised privately in St. Peters Church, Ballymodan, on 15 March 1824. He died in 1824 in Bandon, County Cork.

George Maynard Beare was born on 12 March 1826 in Bandon, County Cork. He is the son of of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. George was baptised privately on 12 March 1826. George Beare married Susan (or Suzanna) Smyth on 26 June 1855 at Rathclaren Church, Kilbrittain, County Cork. As well as farming, George also had a lifelong interest in building and decorating. They had six children. George died on 19 June 1904. Susan died on 23 January 1920. They are buried in St. Peters Church graveyard, Bandon, County Cork. See George Beare (1826) and Family

Sarah Beare was born in 1829 in Bandon, County Cork. She is the daughter of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. Sarah was baptised privately on 28 June 1829 in St. Peters, Church, Ballymodan. She is noted on the 1834 Ballymodan census as aged 5 and living in Boyle Street, Bandon, with her parents.