I'm searching for information regarding my g-g-grandfather Patrick
CAREY. He and his wife Elizabeth MURRAY? MURPHY? (both Catholic, I'm
assuming) were born and married in Ireland but I have no idea where.
They emigrated to somewhere in Canada c. 1836. By 1860 the entire family
was living in Troy, NY (Rensselaer County).
Patrick born ? Ireland died 02 Jan 1861 Troy, NY
Elizabeth born c. 1805 Ireland died 03 Sept 1896 Troy, NY
Their children were:
Patrick born 18?? Ireland; m. Bridget Gallagher; died 13 Jan
1883 Troy, NY
Michael born 1833 Ireland; m. Elizabeth ?; died 30 Sept 1910
Troy, NY
Edward born 1836 Ireland; m. Anna Church; died Aug 1898 Troy, NY
Mary born 1837 Canada; died 06 Dec 1914 Troy, NY
John born 1841 Canada; m. Catherine Farrell; died 18 Oct
1930 Troy, NY
James born 1847 Canada; m. Margaret O'Brien; died 24 June 1887
According to 1860 census information, there were at least three other
children.
I am a descendant of James and Margaret and can trace my line from there
forward. I need to determine where the family lived in Canada, when they
entered the country and where they came from in Ireland. Any information
or suggestions would be most welcome and appreciated. Good luck to all
researching this most common surname!
Lynn Carey Grice
Kingston, NY