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linda,i only know my grandfather always talked about a brother named thomas,how they
farmed growing up in wisconsin.they were all strict catholics,and grandfather was not well
educated,had to sign name as x.i also know my grandmother's maiden name was mary
elizabeth macdonald,and her mothers name was sophia ellen bishell,who married a henry
james macdonald,all are buried in holy rosary cemetary,in darlington,wisconsin. there are
quite a few macdonalds as well as bishells buried there,but have not been able to find any
clues to grandfather john thomas cavanaugh's sibling's or parents. maybe you have
something to connect them? he also spoke of brother named thomas,and i believe sister
named mary,as that was gmothers name. i remember how he use to laugh about he and his
brother's bare knuckle boxing,not alot of help for you and i apologise.j.g.cavanaugh