There is an unknown person in my great grandfather's grave (John SHEEHAN in Massachusetts) and I am hoping her details would provide a clue as to his origins. The woman's death certificate from 1907 says her name was Mary SHEEHAN, widow of Daniel and daughter of Patrick SHEEHY and Abigail MURRAY.
Online records have identified her marriage in Skibbereen as well as her birth and that of 4 other SHEEHY siblings.
The SHEEHY family is listed as of Lackahane:
1817 Mary
1820 Bridget
1821 Catherine (index has Johanna)
1824 Mary
1827 Ann.
Mary SHEEHY married Daniel SHEEHAN in 1848 and I found only 3 possible baptisms for their children: 1852 Bridget, 1859 Elizabeth, 1862 Jane.
I do know from US records that there was at least another son, John b,c, 1865 .I have not yet found immigration records; there was also possibly a son Jeremiah.
I am trying to flesh out this family more to see if I can eventually prove or disprove a relationship.
My ancestor was John SHEEHAN, son of Patrick and Mary HALEY, b.c. 1852.
Any further info re records in Skibbereen that might shed light on the mystery woman in the grave would be appreciated.
Beverly Sierpna
Thursday 17th Nov 2022, 01:53AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi Beverly,
Patrick Sheehy & Abigale Murray had the following Children Baptised. Their Marriage date is not recorded in Church Records
Mary Sheehy Baptised 12 Sep 1817
Bridgit Sheehy Baptised 18 Jun 1820
Catherine Sheehy Baptised 15 Oct 1821
Anne Sheehy Baptised 24 Jun1827
Elizabeth Sheehy Baptised 02 May 1830
John Sheehy Baptised 11 Mar 1838
Daniel Sheehan & Mary Sheehy Married in Skibbereen Pro Cathedral 28 Oct 1848. Witnesses Murray & Skinner
I have found the following Baptisms for Daniel Sheehan & Mary Sheehy in the Skibbereen, Rath & The Islands Baptismal Register/Index 1814 - 1920.
Catherine of Daniel Sheehan & Mary Sheehy Baptised 14 Sept 1849
Bridget of Daniel Sheehan & Mary Sheehy Baptised 18 Jan 1852
Mary of Daniel Sheehan & Mary Sheehy .Baptised 04 Dec 1853
Elizabeth of Daniel Sheehan & Mary Sheehy .Baptised 08 Jun 1859
Jane of Daniel Sheehan & Mary Sheehy .Baptised 20 Oct 1862
Other than these, if there are any others you would like to get clarification of, Please let me know and I will try to help
Frank Fahy West Cork
Thursday 17th Nov 2022, 10:43PM -
Beverly,
Would be obliged if you would contact me through my email address frankfahy054@gmail.com as I spend far too much time scrolling through Ireland XO messages. I dont mind if you also answer through XO but Mail is better for me.
Frank Fahy West Cork
Thursday 17th Nov 2022, 10:49PM -
Beverly,
would appreciate some response from you on your query either on this site or my email.
Frank Fahy West Cork
Saturday 19th Nov 2022, 10:51PM