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Hannah (Johanna) O'Connor

Hannah (Johanna) O'Connor

Born
1863-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1933-03-03 12:00:00
Gender
Female

I'm hoping to find some information about my great-grandmother Hannah (or Johanna) Hickey O'Connor, born in 1863 or 1864 in County Kerry, d. 3 March 1933 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  She emigrated to Canada in 1882; the family story, which is probably true, is that she had met my great-grandfather James O'Keeffe when he was a member of the Irish Royal Constabulary stationed in Kerry, and they decided to elope.  They married in Montreal on 9 April 1883.

In their marriage record, Hannah lists her parents as Thomas O'Connor, trader, and Hannah Hickey of County Kerry.  The 1901 census for Ireland includes a Thomas J. O'Connor, general merchant, age 59, and his wife Hannah, 60, in Knocknagashel, Co. Kerry, along with three daughters.  It seems likely that these are my great-great grandparents, but I'm hoping that someone can confirm this information.

The photo I've used here shows Hannah in 1885.  The infant she's holding is my grandfather, the second of the six children she would have.

Thanks in advance for any leads that you might have!

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Kerry

County Kerry, or Ciarraí in Irish, is located in the south-west of Ireland.  It is thought to be one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland and is home to the legendary Ring of Kerry – a 110 mile touring route.  Tralee is our county town and we have a population of approximately 147,554.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Timeline events in this community

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    Evictions in Kerry

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  • 1890s

    1892 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

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Castleisland (Kerry)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Castleisland (Kerry). 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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    Location: Castleisland (Kerry)

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1960s

    Foundation of Scartaglin GAA Club

    1964-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1900s

    Foundation of Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club

    1903-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1950s

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    1950-03-15 12:00:00

  • 1910s

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