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Surnames: Cavanaugh
Classification: Query
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Hello to all,
My greatgrandfather, James Cavana(u)gh immigrated from Ireland in 1846 if I have the
correct Naturalization Record. He appears on the 1860 census for Honesdale, PA. married to
Mary (nee C/Kavanaugh) and they have a one month old son, Charles. The surname is spelled
Covener. James and Mary lived in Honesdale until their deaths in 1913 and 1904
respectively. The family lived on Erie St. since 1904 or before. . James Death
Certificate gives his father's name as James, mother unknown, both born in Ireland. I
have not been able to obtain any birth or marriage documentation for Mary. but I estimate
she was born in 1844 in the U.S. probably PA.. They had 12 children, Katherine and Edward
died in 1900 and the others married and lived in PA. or N.Y. Any information or
suggestions as to how I can trace this family would be appreciated. I have been in touch
with the Honesdale Historical Society and St. John's Catholic Church in Honesdale, but
have only been able to obtain some reco!
rds for the baptisms of the children and some obits and death certificates for the
family.
Thank you,
Mary P