We find John M. Gaven/Gavin, age 35, born in Ireland, in the 1860 US federal census of Baltimore, Maryland. With his is his wife Bridget, age 30, born in Ireland, and son John M. Gaven/Gavin, age 8, born in Maryland. The history passed down in our family is that the Gavin's came from County Mayo, Ireland.
County Mayo, or Maigh Eo in Irish, is located in the west of Ireland. We are home to Ashford Castle, Croagh Patrick and the fabulous town of Westport. Our county town is Castlebar and we have a population of approximately 130,000. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
St Marys Church, Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo
Location: Mayo
Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo
Workhouse Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
Location: Mayo
Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Knockmore RC Church
Location: Mayo
Old National School, Lisaniska, Mayo
Location: Mayo
Foxford F26 EY28
Kilcoleman Costello 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
Kildavnet Freeholders List
<p>A unique Census Substitute for the townland of Carrickkildavnet aka Kildavnet in 1829. This Freeholders List can provide useful information about those who held enough land to register to vote. While the smaller tenant farmers who suffered most during the Great Famine won't appear on this list, there may be a few surprises included here (that didn't appear on Tithe applotment records). These could be partners on a freehold lease. Can you find your ancestor's name below?</p>
1829-06-01 12:00:00
Moses Keady/Kedey pre 1827
<p>I am looking for ancestors across both Mayo and Donegal Parish for name Kedey, Keady (sp). Specifics below in text.</p>
2022-01-01 12:00:00
Night of the Big Wind
<p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>
1839-01-06 12:00:00