James Henry Cavanaugh arrived in America 1845, this is according to the
1900 census for Bassfield Mississippi.
James Henry died 31 March 1915, his parents were, Jno Cavanaugh & Cicely
Ann Carey. Info taken from death certificate for James. James was born in
Ireland, Galway, 19 Feb 1830. He was in the 38th Cav Co K for the
Confederate Army. Listed in the files of Confederate soldiers.
James, his brother John and sister Delia,Bridget, arrived in the states, I
do not know where, but I do have pension papers for the widow of William J.
Baker sp of Delia Cavanaugh,the place and date of marriage is Dec 1857
Muskegeen (sp) Michigan.
By 1859 Delia her husband and James Henry are all in Pensacola Fl.
According to family oral history the brother John remained in NY however he
did visit his family in Fl and appeared in the census 1900 listed as from
NY occupation carpenter.
James Henry moved to Bassfield Jefferson Davis Co., Ms. and raised a large
family. Married twice.