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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 his actual birthdate and birthplace in Ireland are 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. A recent contact believes John Cahill's line originates from Tipperary County.

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.

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  • 1880s

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

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

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    <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>

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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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Timeline events in this community

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  • 1960s

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  • 1830s

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    <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>

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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.

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Buildings in this community

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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>

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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)

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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

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    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

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    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.

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    Born: 1750-01-01 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

No buildings are associated with this community.

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

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    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

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    Location: Tibohine (Roscommon)

    L 1244, Teevnacreeva, Roscommon, Ireland

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    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 (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.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

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    Location: Drumcliff (Clare)

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  • Clonroad Beg Convent

    Location: Drumcliff (Clare)

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  • DeValera Library and Museum

    Location: Drumcliff (Clare)

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    Location: Drumcliff (Clare)

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1840s

    Famine 'disturbed districts' targeted by Coercion Act

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    1847-12-29 12:00:00

Kilbride (Antrim)

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