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Catherine (Kitty) Geraghty or Garrity or Gherity

Catherine (Kitty) Geraghty or Garrity or Gherity

Born
1802-12-25 12:00:00
Died
1908-06-29 12:00:00
Gender
Female
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

We think Catherine Geraghty or Garrity or Gherity was born on December 25, 1802, in or near Belmullet, Mayo, Leitrim, Ireland. Her father was Thomas. He was 24 when she was born, perhaps, and her mother, Elizabeth Conner, was 20. Kitty had two sons and one daughter with Richard (Hefferan) Heffron between 1824 and 1835. Her daughter, Grace Hefferan, immigrated with her from Belmullet. Grace married Bernie Niland, they were my third great grandparents. Kitty died having lived for more than 100 years on June 29, 1908, in Erin Prairie, Wisconsin, at the age of 107.

Associated communities

Mayo

County Mayo, or Maigh Eo in Irish, is located in the west of Ireland.  We are home to Ashford Castle, Croagh Patrick and the fabulous town of Westport.  Our county town is Castlebar and we have a population of approximately 130,000.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • St Marys Church, Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo

    Location: Mayo

    Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo

  • Workhouse Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland

    Location: Mayo

    Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland

  • Knockmore RC Church

    Location: Mayo

  • Old National School, Lisaniska, Mayo

    Location: Mayo

    Foxford F26 EY28

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Kilcoleman Costello in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described by Samuel Lewis in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" 1837.</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1820s

    Kildavnet Freeholders List

    <p>A unique Census Substitute for the townland of Carrickkildavnet aka Kildavnet in 1829. This Freeholders List can provide useful information about those who held enough land to register to vote. While the smaller tenant farmers who suffered most during the Great Famine won't appear on this list, there may be a few surprises included here (that didn't appear on Tithe applotment records). These could be partners on a freehold lease. Can you find your ancestor's name below?</p>

    1829-06-01 12:00:00

  • 2020s

    Moses Keady/Kedey pre 1827

    <p>I am looking for ancestors across both Mayo and Donegal Parish for name Kedey, Keady (sp). Specifics below in text.</p>

    2022-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Night of the Big Wind

    <p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>

    1839-01-06 12:00:00

Kilmore (Mayo)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Kilmore (Mayo). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Workhouse Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland

    Location: Kilmore (Mayo)

    Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland

  • Glenlara THE MULLET

    Location: Kilmore (Mayo)

    Glenlara, Erris, Co Mayo

  • Glosh Tower

    Location: Kilmore (Mayo)

    Termon Hill, Belmullet, Co Mayo

  • Tallagh BELMULLET

    Location: Kilmore (Mayo)

    Tallagh, Belmullet, Co. Mayo

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Belmullet in 1837

    <p>As described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Mayo Gentry & Clergy roll-call 1831

    <p>As published in the Mayo Constitution - Monday 16 May 1831</p>

    1831-05-16 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    Belmullet Freeholders in 1846

    <p>A unique Census Substitute for Belmullet and Erris in 1846. This Freeholders List can provide useful information about those who held enough land or a valuable shop that qualified them to have a vote. While the smaller tenant farmers who suffered most during the Great Famine won't appear on this list, there may be a few surprises included here. In addition to farmers, the parish priest, the local butcher and a number of other merchants/shop-keepers are mentioned here. Can you find your ancestor's name below?</p>

    1846-06-23 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    Famine Murder at Tallagh BELMULLET

    <p>The desperation for food during Black '47 is revealed in chilling reports of famine murders in the local press. Here's one from the Tyrawley Herald.</p>

    1847-04-29 12:00:00