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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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