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John Cahill

John Cahill

Born
1760-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1817-04-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

My maternal 4th great-grandfather was John Cahill from Ireland. We estimate he was born 1750 - 1760, but actual birthdate and birthplace in Ireland is unknown. At some point in the late 1700s he came to America. The first documented reference to him was when he and a George Hairston were contracted in 1775 to paint the county courthouse in Henry County, Virginia.

 

In 1789 he married Dianah Garner in Reed Creek, Virginia. They had 10 children, in the following order from oldest to youngest:   Nancy; Edward Peregrine (Perry); Thomas; John; Susannah; Mary E.  (Polly); Nathaniel; M. Diana; Maria; and Sallie.

 

He died 1 April 1817 in Reed Creek, Virginia.

 

We have not been able to find any other information on John Cahill prior to 1775.

 

My mother and I have uploaded our DNA results to Gedmatch, Ancestry.com, My Heritage, My Family, etc.. We seem to have matches in County Roscommon, and I am told the 1749 Elphin Census suggests limiting my search for Cahills to the following parishes:  Baslick, Drumcliff, Fuerty, Kilkeevin, Kilcooley, Kilbride, Tibohine, and Termonbarry.

 

We are hoping to connect with descendants of John Cahill to learn more about him and his family. Would love to hear from anyone with suggestions or information on the Cahill family.

 

Thank you.

 

Associated communities

Baslick (Roscommon)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Baslick (Roscommon). 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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Buildings in this community

  • Original Crane Home

    Location: Baslick (Roscommon)

    Corlis, Baslic, Co. Roscommon

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Baslick in the 1830s

    <p>From Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Ireland</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Castleplunkett Town in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1850s

    Griffith's Valuation of Castlerea Union

    <p>The primary valuation of Ireland or Griffith's Valuation is a useful Census substitute for 19th-century Ireland. To confirm whether an ancestor could possibly be the individual listed, it is helpful to know the survey completion date for a parish (or the part of it that fell within the Poor Law Union surveyed).</p>

    1857-04-16 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Roscommon Catholics' Campaign for Parliamentary Reform

    <p>With the arrival of Catholic Emancipation in 1829, Daniel O’Connell led a party of 39 Irish MPs pledged to repealing the Act of Union. During the following years it was O’Connell’s leadership of the Irish MPs which kept Lord Melbourne’s ministry in office and as a result O’Connell had much Irish patronage placed at his disposal.</p> <p>Denis O’Conor (1794-1847) who was educated as a barrister and traveled extensively in Europe, supported the pro-Catholic agitation in Roscommon. Following the granting of emancipation in 1830, he was the obvious choice of the county’s liberal Catholics for the representation. The O’Conor Don, who declared himself in favour of reform and economies, and exerted himself, especially on the subject of Tithes, retained his seat for the rest of his life.</p>

    1835-02-18 12:00:00

Fuerty (Roscommon)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Fuerty (Roscommon). 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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Buildings in this community

  • Castlecoote Mill

    Location: Fuerty (Roscommon)

  • Emla House

    Location: Fuerty (Roscommon)

    Emlaghkeadew, Castlecoote, Co Roscommon

  • Castlecoote House

    Location: Fuerty (Roscommon)

    Cooly, Castlecoote, Co Roscommon, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1840s

    Famine Destitution in Fuerty

    <p>An excerpt from a letter TO THE EDITOR OF THE MORNING POST during Black 47.</p>

    1847-04-19 12:00:00

  • 1960s

    Foundation of Oran GAA Club

    1965-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Roscommon Town in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Fuerty CASTLECOOTE in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

Kilcooley (Roscommon)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Kilcooley (Roscommon). 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

  • John Cahill

    Location: Kilcooley (Roscommon)

    Born: 1760-01-01 12:00:00

  • Stephen Kelly

    Location: Kilcooley (Roscommon)

    Born: 1878-03-30 12:00:00

  • Thomas Kelly, Jr.

    Location: Kilcooley (Roscommon)

    Born: 1879-08-21 12:00:00

  • James Kelly

    Location: Kilcooley (Roscommon)

    Born: 1877-02-11 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

No buildings are associated with this community.

Timeline events in this community

  • 1850s

    Griffith's Valuation of Strokestown Union

    <p>The primary valuation of Ireland or Griffith's Valuation is a useful Census substitute for 19th-century Ireland. To confirm whether an ancestor could possibly be the individual listed, it is helpful to know the survey completion date for a parish (or the part of it that fell within the Poor Law Union surveyed).</p>

    1857-04-28 12:00:00

Kilkeevin (Roscommon)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Kilkeevin (Roscommon). 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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Buildings in this community

  • St. Joseph's Church KILKEEVIN

    Location: Kilkeevin (Roscommon)

  • Castlerea Workhouse

    Location: Kilkeevin (Roscommon)

    Greenfield Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

  • Clonalis House CASTLEREA

    Location: Kilkeevin (Roscommon)

    Castlerea, County Roscommon, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Kilkeevan in the 1830s

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

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Castlerea Town in the 1830s

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1850s

    Griffith's Valuation of Castlerea Union

    <p>The primary valuation of Ireland or Griffith's Valuation is a useful Census substitute for 19th-century Ireland. To confirm whether an ancestor could possibly be the individual listed, it is helpful to know the survey completion date for a parish (or the part of it that fell within the Poor Law Union surveyed).</p>

    1857-04-16 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    Anti Conscription Rally in Ballaghderreen, Co. Roscommon.

    <p>A crowd of approximately 15,000 turned out at a monster rally that was addressed by, among others, John Dillon and Éamon de Valera who were met at the train station by a band and body of Volunteers. Were your ancestors there? If they lived in North Roscommon, Mayo East, Sligo, or East Galway, it's quite possible. If so, post your connection at the bottom of this page.</p>

    1919-05-05 12:00:00

Termonbarry (Roscommon)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Termonbarry (Roscommon). 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

  • Patrick Dooner

    Location: Termonbarry (Roscommon)

    Born: 1889-06-04 12:00:00

  • James Mitchell

    Location: Termonbarry (Roscommon)

    Born: 1843-01-01 12:00:00

  • Peter McGowan

    Location: Termonbarry (Roscommon)

    Born: 1810-01-01 12:00:00

  • John Cahill

    Location: Termonbarry (Roscommon)

    Born: 1760-01-01 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

No buildings are associated with this community.

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Four drowned in the Shannon

    1882-12-02 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Rooskey in the 1830s

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Tarmonbarry in the 1830s

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Strokestown in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

Tibohine (Roscommon)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Tibohine (Roscommon). 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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Buildings in this community

  • Fairymount school

    Location: Tibohine (Roscommon)

    Mullaghnashee, Co. Roscommon, Ireland

  • St. Baoithine Church

    Location: Tibohine (Roscommon)

    L 1244, Teevnacreeva, Roscommon, Ireland

  • Frenchpark House

    Location: Tibohine (Roscommon)

    Dungar, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon

Timeline events in this community

  • 1740s

    Elphin Census of Tibohine Parish

    1749-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Tibohine aka Artagh aka Taughboyne 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

  • 1830s

    Frenchpark in the 1830s

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

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Ballaghadereen Town 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

Drumcliff (Sligo)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Drumcliff (Sligo). 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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Buildings in this community

  • Lissadell Church of Ireland

    Location: Drumcliff (Sligo)

    Lissadell Church of Ireland, BALLINPHULL [CAR. BY.] LISS. E. E.D., SLIGO

  • St Columba's Church of Ireland

    Location: Drumcliff (Sligo)

    Saint Columba's Church of Ireland, DRUMCLIFF SOUTH, Drumcliff, SLIGO

  • Rosses Point Church of Ireland

    Location: Drumcliff (Sligo)

    Rosses Point Church of Ireland, ROSSES UPPER, Rosses Point, SLIGO

  • Lissadell National School

    Location: Drumcliff (Sligo)

    Lissadell National School (former), LISSADILL, County Sligo

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Cholera in Sligo

    <p>Mayo Constitution - Monday 20 August 1832</p>

    1832-08-20 12:00:00

Kilbride (Roscommon)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Kilbride (Roscommon). 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

  • Michael Croughan

    Location: Kilbride (Roscommon)

    Born: 1840-02-19 12:00:00

  • Nabby Hunt

    Location: Kilbride (Roscommon)

    Born: 1839-01-01 12:00:00

  • Thadeus Hunt

    Location: Kilbride (Roscommon)

    Born: 1785-01-01 12:00:00

  • John H Smith

    Location: Kilbride (Roscommon)

    Born: 1837-05-17 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

  • St. Brigid's Kilbride RC Church

    Location: Kilbride (Roscommon)

    Four Mile House, County Roscommon, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Roscommon Town in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Kilbride ROSCOMMON in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1850s

    Griffith's Valuation of Strokestown Union

    <p>The primary valuation of Ireland or Griffith's Valuation is a useful Census substitute for 19th-century Ireland. To confirm whether an ancestor could possibly be the individual listed, it is helpful to know the survey completion date for a parish (or the part of it that fell within the Poor Law Union surveyed).</p>

    1857-04-28 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    The Murder of Major Dennis Mahon 1847

    <p>The events leading up to Mahon’s death epitomized much of what was wrong with pre-famine Ireland: the largely parasitical landlord class, the deep sectarianism that further divided rulers and ruled, and an underclass largely dependent on the potato and living on the margin of subsistence.</p>

    1847-11-02 12:00:00

Drumcliff (Clare)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Drumcliff (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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Buildings in this community

  • Pro-cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

    Location: Drumcliff (Clare)

    Pro-cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Clonroad Beg, Co. Clare

  • Clonroad Beg Convent

    Location: Drumcliff (Clare)

    Clonroad Beg Convent, Drumcliff, Co. Clare

  • DeValera Library and Museum

    Location: Drumcliff (Clare)

    DeValera Library and Museum, Lifford, Co. Clare

  • Clonroad Beg Franciscan Abbey

    Location: Drumcliff (Clare)

    Franciscan Abbey, Clonroad Beg, Co. Clare

Timeline events in this community

  • 1840s

    Famine 'disturbed districts' targeted by Coercion Act

    <p>An Irish Coercion Bill was introduced by Sir Robert Peel to calm the "increasingly difficult situation" in Ireland as a result of the Great Famine of 1844–1847.</p>

    1847-12-29 12:00:00