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Margaret McGovern

Margaret McGovern

Born
1 Jan 1820
Died
17 Jan 1898
Gender
Female

Margaret McGovern was raised near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. She married Michael Hand c1840. They had 5 children that lived.

Born in Ireland: Catherine "Katie" (1843-1942), Mary E (1845-1919), Edward M (1849-1916)

Born in Iowa, USA: George Joseph (1855-1931), Jane Ann (1858-1951)

Michael and Margaret emigrated to Iowa, USA in the early 1850s, eventually settling in Allamakee County. After the death of her husband in 1871 she moved to live with/near her children; first to Winnishiek County, Iowa (1870s-1885) then Orient, Faulk County, South Dakota (1885-1898).

Associated communities

Magheross (Monaghan)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Magheross (Monaghan). 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

  • Corvally School

    Location: Magheross (Monaghan)

    Corvally School, SHANCO, County Monaghan

  • Ashburton School

    Location: Magheross (Monaghan)

    Ashburton School, CORRINSHIGAGH, County Monaghan

  • Corlea School

    Location: Magheross (Monaghan)

    Corlea School, CORLEA, County Monaghan

Timeline events in this community

  • 1840s

    Black 47: State of Destitution around Carrickmacross

    <p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47". Board of Works correspondence warned of imminent death from starvation, plague and disease unless drastic measures were taken for the relief of distress in Ireland.</p>

    1847-02-20 12:00:00

Magheracloone (Monaghan)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Magheracloone (Monaghan). 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

  • St. Molua's COI Church, Magheracloone

    Location: Magheracloone (Monaghan)

Timeline events in this community

  • 1840s

    Black 47: State of Destitution around Carrickmacross

    <p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47". Board of Works correspondence warned of imminent death from starvation, plague and disease unless drastic measures were taken for the relief of distress in Ireland.</p>

    1847-02-20 12:00:00

Margaret McGovern