Mary CONNAUGHTON was born about 1817 in Ireland. Her parents were born in Ireland. She married Michael KEARNS who was born about 1817 in Ireland. They are Georgeann's ancestors.
A Connaughton family had land adjacent to a Kearns family in the townland of Derryvode, Parish of Templetogher, County Galway. Georgeann visited the area and spoke with descendents in 2005.
In the 6 Jun 1880 Census for the South Ward, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio lists our Kearns family:
Kearns | Michael | 65 | Husband | born about 1815 | born Ireland & parents born Ireland |
Kearns | Mary | 65 | Wife | born about 1815 | born Ireland & parents born Ireland |
Kearns | Matthew | 55 ? | Son | born Ireland & parents born Ireland | |
Kearns | James | 30 | Son | born about 1850 | born Ireland & parents born Ireland |
Kearns | Bridget | 17 | Daughter | born about 1863 | born Ireland & parents born Ireland |
Michael and Mary Connaughton Kearns and many relatives are buried at Lagonda Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio:
Michael Kearns | Died 7/3/1901 | Age 84 | Born about 1817 |
Mary Kearns | Died 8/17/1907 | Age 90 | Born about 1817 |
Matthew Kearns | |||
Patrick Kearns | |||
Unsure is this listed is related to my ancestor:
Springfield, Ohio Directories, 1890-94
Name: Sarah
Connaughton
City: Springfield
State: OH
Year: 1890, 1891
Location 2: 164 Scott
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and all its
variations such as Kavanaugh, Cavanagh, Cavanaugh etc