McELWAIN, Mathew b c1755 Cavan, Ireland m Elizabeth FITZGERALD c1797

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I am keen to either confirm the information I have or extend it further back (or both!). I currently don't have any parentage. The children I have are Samuel b c1790, Margaret b 1806, Mathew b 1807, Andrew b 1815 & John b c1815.Continue

Patrick Toher From Redhills (Rahellistin), Cavan

Started by Toher105 May 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes

My Great Grandfather, Patrick Toher, was born in 1829 in Rahellistin according to his naturalization papers. Emigrated sometime before 1847 to some port in Canada, and entered the US through Burlington, VT. Father was Farrell and mother was Margaret…Continue

TRAINOR/TRAYNOR

Started by cassia251 Apr 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hi there, looking for information on the Trai(y)nor family, from the Baillieborough area of County Cavan. John Francis (1834-1902). He came to Australia before 1856, he married a Mary (Maria) Quinn in Victoria, Australia in that year. Any leads…Continue

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FLANAGAN & SEERY

Started by Gillian Mar 28. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hello,I am trying to establish information for my Grandparents.  I have the following details for them:GRANDFATHERFrancis FlanaganDOB about 1878Ballinagh, Cavan, IrelandMarried approx 1903Passed away - April 25, 1971Parochial Hall House, Holy…Continue

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John O'Reilly and Maria Smith

Started by Proudie Mar 24. 0 Replies 0 Likes

 They had two daughters - Elizabeth and Mary about 1860-1870.  He was apparently a farmer.  Elizabeth and Mary came out to Melbourne, Australia late 1800s.  Anyone with any clues about this family?…Continue

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Duncans of County Cavan

Started by Colly. Last reply by Colly Mar 18. 10 Replies 0 Likes

Hello,My great grandparents were William Goodfellow born in Ontario 1825 Lanark County.Magaret Duncan was born in 1825 /1826 in County Cavan Ireland.Married a William Goodfellow on the 18th of May 1858 in Carleton Place Renfrew County, Ontario…Continue

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Neil (Neal) Francie McPeek (McPeak)- born CO. Cavan, 1848

Started by Ellen H Mar 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I have been unable to locate any documents here in the States of where in Ireland Neil came from, other than a small missle (prayer book) that says "Do Not Remove from Cavan County Gaol.) We thought he was a criminal (!) but then found that he came…Continue

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Elizabeth Beatty, born about 1814

Started by Glenmor Mar 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes

This is my great great grandmother and another one of my brick walls. Elizabeth married James Morrison about 1834 in the Knockbride parish church. She had four children before leaving Ireland: Eliza Jane, John, and James Jr were all born before 1840…Continue

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Bradleys of Cavan/ Keyes of Cootehill.

Started by Fiona F Mar 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes

This is my first time posting here. Looking 4 info on 2 branches of family in Cavan. My grt grandfather Michl Bradley, was from Swanlinbar, born 1822 approx. He spent many years in the army, & only got married in his 60's to my grt grandmother,…Continue

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Wilson Family

Started by Peake. Last reply by Peake Dec 2, 2012. 9 Replies 2 Likes

John Wilson born 15 Apr 1822 Cavan Co Ireland (birth date from 1901 Ontario Canada Census and Place of Birth from 2nd marriage record). Immigration date on 1901 census 1841.His Fathers name was William and mothers name was I think Mary Elizabeth…Continue

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