John Heffernan

Born: 1882-07-02 12:00:00
Died: 1960-06-02 12:00:00
Gender: Male
Place of migration: Migrated to/Born in South Africa

John was born in Douglas, Killorglin, 1882 to Maurice Heffernan and Bridget Diggins. John left Ireland and emigrated to South Africa around 1920. In South Africa he met his bride to be, Mary Ellen Foley (married name Smith) who was a widow and had emigrated too with her daughter and brother. Together they had 1 child, my grandfather, John Hefferman. John Heffernan passed away in Pretoria, South Africa in 1960.

Associated communities

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.

Other ancestors in this community

Thomas Lynch
Location: Kerry
Born: 1 Jan 1802
Johannah Lynch
Location: Kerry
Born: 17 Mar 1828
Jeremiah Lynch
Location: Kerry
Born: 13 May 1829
Johannah T Lynch
Location: Kerry
Born: 18 Apr 1860

Buildings in this community

The Lansdlord's Garden(Gairdin Ban)
Location: Kerry
Ballynabloun,Glen,Ballinskelligs,Co.Kerry.V23K840
LANDLORDS GARDEN,BALLYNABLOUN 1831.
Location: Kerry
Ballynabloun,Glen,Ballinskelligs,Co.Kerry.
John Leahy Farm, Abbeydorney
Location: Kerry
Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry
O'Connor Homestead Arraglen
Location: Kerry

Timeline events in this community

1840s
Evictions in Kerry
1849-05-04 12:00:00
1890s
1892 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1893-03-26 12:00:00
1900s
1903 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1905-11-12 12:00:00
1900s
1904 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1906-07-01 12:00:00

Killarney (Kerry)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Killarney (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.

Other ancestors in this community

John McCarthy
Location: Killarney (Kerry)
Born: 24 Jun 1842
Jeremiah Callaghan
Location: Killarney (Kerry)
Born: 1 Jan 1840
Mary Whelan
Location: Killarney (Kerry)
Born: 1830-01-01 12:00:00
Philip Sullivan
Location: Killarney (Kerry)
Born: 1814-10-25 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

Muckross House
Location: Killarney (Kerry)
Muckross House, Muckross Demesne, MUCKROSS, County Kerry
Church of the Resurrection
Location: Killarney (Kerry)
Catholic Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, BALLYCASHEEN, Killarney, County Kerry
Prince of Peace Church
Location: Killarney (Kerry)
Prince of Peace Catholic Church, FOSSA, County Kerry
St Lelia's Church
Location: Killarney (Kerry)
Saint Lelia's Catholic Church, FOSSA, County Kerry

Timeline events in this community

1980s
Foundation of St Patrick's GAA Club
1982-01-01 12:00:00
1940s
Foundation of Spa GAA Club
1948-01-01 12:00:00
1920s
Foundation of Killarney Legion GAA Club
1929-01-01 12:00:00
1880s
Foundation of Dr Crokes GAA Club
1886-01-01 12:00:00