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Hi all,
I am searching for descendants of: Hugh and Bridget(Dunn) Cavanaugh who had at least two
sons who came to the Grand Rapids/Parnell/Caledonia area. James born 1835-1840 was a
blacksmith and married Mary Loughlin b.1855. They had five children, Ella b.1882-d.1942
school teacher
Eva b.1884 married William P. Reily had one daughter, Margaret.
William Hugh 1886-1918 died in France WWI
James Joseph 1890-1918
and John Francis b.Jan 4, 1892 died Feb 1967. He married Mary F. Mooney and they had one
son, John Francis Jr, who is believed to have married and had five children in the Detroit
area.
Hugh and Bridgets other son, Patrick, my great-great grandfather, born March 1846 arrived
1875 married Maggie Malone and they had four children:
Theresa Bridget b.March 28,1882 married William John Quirk also believed to be in the
Detroit area.
William Thomas(my great grandfather)b.Dec 13,1883 and his twin brother Eugene Hugh and
James M. Cavanaugh born March 22, 1886 Caledonia. Believed to have married Edna and lived
out his days in the Detroit area as well.
Does anyone have any additional information? Amy ammurpy(a)voyager.net