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Mary Kinsella

Mary Kinsella

Born
1851-07-31 12:00:00
Died
1934-12-27 12:00:00
Gender
Female
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Mary Kinsella, born about 31 Jul 1851 in Rathdowney, Laois.  Daughter of Mathew Kinsella and Sara Kelly (married 3 Feb 1847 in Castletown, Laois).  Baptized in Rathdowney on 31 Jul 1851.  Sara died in Rathdowney on 5 Oct 1871.  Mary and her father arrived in New York CIty on 2 Sep 1872.  Mary's siblings include Margaret, baptized 28 Nov 1848 and Luke, baptized 15 Jun 1853.  Luke arrived in New York City on 25 May 1872. Mary, Mathew and Luke settled in Auburn, Cayuga county, New York.  Mary married Kieran Bergan of Srah, Laois about 1872 and Luke married Mary McCabe of Ireland (location unknown) about 1872.  What happened to Margaret?  Did she emigrate?  Were there other siblings?

Associated communities

Laois

County Laois, or Laois in Irish, was once known as Queen's County. Located in the midlands of Ireland, it is home to the River Nore and the River Barrow which provide excellent angling.  Our county town is Portlaoise and we have a population of approximately 80,559.  We look forward to  helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Castletown church

    Location: Laois

    Castletown, co. Laois

  • Anngrove abbey near Mountrath

    Location: Laois

  • St. Laserian's R.C. Church & Graveyard

    Location: Laois

    Knock, Spink, Co. Laois, R32 F762, Ireland

  • Ruins of the Dysartgallen Church & Graveyard

    Location: Laois

    Aughnacross, County Laois, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    1889 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1889-10-20 12:00:00

  • 1930s

    1936 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1936-09-27 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1914 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1914-10-18 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1915 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1915-10-24 12:00:00

Rathdowney (Laois)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Rathdowney (Laois). 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

  • Rathdowney Brewery

    Location: Rathdowney (Laois)

    Rathdowney, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 2000s

    Foundation of Rathdowney-Errill GAA Club

    2005-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Foundation of The Heath GAA Club

    1888-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Foundation of Errill GAA Club

    1928-01-01 12:00:00