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Clifford Maria 1861 – 1898 and Ryan William C 1863 – 1943

May 6, 2025 marie

    THE STORY Maria must have emigrated from Ireland to the USA if she is the mother of Clifford T. Ryan in the marriage record for April 5, 1917…

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Clifford, John 1823 – 1910 & Sheahan, Margaret 1835 – 1909

May 6, 2025 marie

Parents of John Clifford: John Clifford’s parents were John Clifford and Frances Considine.  Sponsors were John Clampet and Eliza O’Neil. I would be happier if I had more documents to…

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Mulcahy James 1876 & Clifford Margaret 1865

May 6, 2025 marie

  Margaret Clifford’s parents were John Clifford & Margaret Sheahan James Mulcahy’s parents were John Mulcahy & Margaret Clifford James Mulcahy was baptized on 26 June 1876, the sponsors were…

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County Limerick Man’s Tragic Death in Minnesota: Clifford Jeremiah Fitzgerald 1857 – 1929 and Betts Mary 1867 – 1942

May 6, 2025 marie

Jeremiah (Dermot) Clifford 1857 July 12 -Dermot Clifford was born in Mahoonagh, Limerick, Ireland, to parents Johanna Fitzgerald, age 37, and James Clifford, age 42. When Dermot was 8 years…

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From Farm Fields to Boarding House: The American Journey of Clifford Thomas 1845 – 1932 & Finnegan Anne 1856 – 1944

May 6, 2025 marie

Anne Finnegan was born in the heartland of Illinois in the crisp autumn of 1856.  However, the call of opportunity soon beckoned her family, and like many pioneers of their…

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Shadows and Sunlight: The Story of Mulcahy John 1833 – 1885 and Clifford Margaret 1840 – 1895 and Anne Collins

May 6, 2025 marie

Margaret Clifford’s parents were James Clifford 1815 – 1865 and Johanna Fitzgerald (1820-1866). John Mulcahy’s father was Denis Mulcahy but I don’t know his mother’s name. A House Left Silent: The…

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History in the Graveyard: How a Quiet Irish Town Revealed a Forgotten Fitzgerald Blood Line: Clifford, James (1815 – 1865) and Fitzgerald, Johanna (1820 – 1866)

May 6, 2025 marie

Listening to the Past Family history is not just a list of names and dates. It is a tapestry woven with hopes, heartaches, and the quiet heroism of everyday lives. …

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The Long Crossing: Irish Famine Emigrants on the Atlantic Ocean

Apr 28, 2025 marie

In the bleak years of Ireland’s Great Famine, desperation drove hundreds of thousands to the harbors of Cork, Dublin, and Liverpool. There, families gathered their few precious belongings — a…

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Famines in Ireland: A Brief History

Apr 28, 2025 marie

Ireland’s history has been deeply shaped by repeated famines, the most devastating being the Great Famine of the 19th century. However, before and after that terrible period, other food crises…

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William F. Quinn 1910 – 1945

Apr 19, 2025 marie

  William F. Quinn was born in Buffalo, USA in 1910 to parents Mary T. O’Shea and Patrick J. Quinn In the heart of Elk Street, amidst the bustling rhythm…

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My Family Stories
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New or Updated Stories
  • Marion Theresa Shea – First Nun to Earn a PhD from New York University June 29, 2025
  • O’Shea Kate (Catherine) (1843 -) & Carmody Patrick June 17, 2025
  • O’Shea Mary T (1877 – ) & Quinn Patrick J (1868 -) May 31, 2025
  • Collins Denis 1891 – 1961 & Mulcahy Mary 1900 – 1970 May 30, 2025
  • Firefighter and Army Medic Dead at 51: The Story of O’Shea James W 1904 -1955 and Cook Dorothy 1906 – 1954 May 29, 2025
  • O’Shea Mary & Chawke Martin May 27, 2025
The Times They Lived In
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  • Bruree – Fr. Eugene Sheehy, Priest and Patriot
  • Bruree – Social Class Structure
  • Bruree in the 18th Century
  • Bruree: St. Munchin’s Well
  • Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829
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HELP WANTED!: This website is a work in progress. As I discover new information, I update it accordingly. If I come across errors in my research, I correct them. I welcome any new information, photos, or links—anything that can help fill in the gaps and make this story more complete.

I’ve written quite a bit already, but not everything has been published here yet. My plan was to review and polish each page before sharing it—but just in case time runs out, I’m now aiming to publish everything, even if some pages are still unfinished. I do hope to return and complete them properly later on.

The “O” in Irish Surnames: The presence—or absence—of “O” in Irish surnames can make research far more complicated than it needs to be. To simplify things, I’ve restored the “O” to any name that originally included it—for example, using O’Shea instead of Shea. This helps me track all related records under one consistent name, rather than searching for both versions. I know this might not match everyone’s preference, and I apologize if it causes any confusion.

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