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Fergus Keehan

Fergus Keehan

Born
1 Jan 1837
Died
2 Apr 1893
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in New Zealand

In birth registers for his children as Ferdinand. Married wife Ann (various spellings Anne and O'Neil/O'Neal) Had two children in Ireland (Scalpnagown?) Emigrated to New Zealand with his mother Mary (possibly nee Cummings) in 1862. (Name also given as Kaahin and Keenan on ship register.Transcription error or issue of literacy possibly.  Followed by his wife Ann with the two children in 1864. HIs application to bring them to New Zealand gave their address as c/- Father Edward O'Shaugnessy, Crusheen. More children born in Auckland New Zealand. 

Associated communities

Clare

County Clare, or An Clár in Irish, is located in the mid-west region of Ireland.  Clare is known for its beautiful scenery and we are home to the famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher.  We have a population of approximately 117,196.  We look forward to helping  you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    INAGH and DYSERT in 1837

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    1 Jan 1837

  • 1910s

    Grandfather played for County Clare

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    30 Sept 1916

  • 1910s

    1917 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    9 Dec 1917

  • 1830s

    Ennis 1832 - Cholera

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    16 Aug 1832

Crusheen (Clare)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Crusheen (Clare). 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.

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  • Mullins Ancestral Home

    Location: Crusheen (Clare)

    Gortaficka, Crusheen, Co. Clare

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