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Cornelius Kelleher

Cork

Hello!  I’m looking for details about the birth date, siblings and parents of my daughter’s great great grandfather Cornelius Kelleher.  At this point, I believe I will need to find a person in Ireland to point me to the right information.

This is his life timeline (and info sources)…

  • Born March 1846 in Ireland (1900 US Census)
  • From County Cork, parish unknown (family story)
  • Emigrated to USA in 1869 (1900 US Census)
  • Worked as a silver miner in Nevada (family story)
  • Arrived Philadelphia, sailed around horn to California (family story)
  • Married Elizabeth McCarthy 27 Nov 1873 in Virginia City, Nevada (Church Marriage record)
  • Naturalized American 17 Oct 1874 in Storey County, Nevada (California Great Register 9 Aug 1882 Bodie)
  • At least two children –
    • Catherine “Kittie” 1874 (1910 US Census for Kittie Hayes),
    • John “Jack” 1882 (1900 US Census)
  • Son Jack born 27 Mar 1882 in Bodie, California (1966 SSA Death Record, 1908 Marriage License)
  • Died 18 Dec 1901 in Virginia City, Nevada (Obituary in Virginia Chronicle; Death Certificate)

Searching on Ancestry for any Ireland record, there are four Cornelius Kelleher baptisms in Cork in 1846, nine for the period 1845-47; there are no others on FamilySearch.  The closest to March 1846 is one in Shandrum on 11 Feb 1846.

If you recognize that any of the above matches a Cornelius Kelleher you know about, please let me know.  Thank you.

Robert

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Robert:

I assume the death record was silent on parents names. I looked at the free site www.irishgenealogy.ie and the subscription site Roots Ireland for Cornelius Kelliher baptismal records in Co. Cork. I did not find as many as you located.

Based on the assumption that Jack was the oldest son, I looked for baptismal records which showed a father John. The only record that came up was a December 1 1843 baptismal record in Ballyvourney RC church. Father was John Kelliher and mother was Mary Duggan. I share this record with you as a possible lead.  

Have you considered DNA testing?

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hello Roger -

Thank you for responding to my Cornelius Kelleher post, and for the legwork you did.  Yes, John was the oldest son, and I will pursue the lead you suggested.  We have Kelleher DNA posted on both Ancestry and GEDmatch, but no leads so far.  I'll post any successes here!

- Regards, Robert

Robert

Best Hi there, my GG grandmother was a Kelleher- she was from Cork. If you are in Facebook there is a very good group on there called the Kelleher's from County Cork- if you're not already a member can I suggest you join? There are some very dedicated members on there who are experts at linking the Kelleher's together, Best Wishes and best of luck, Karen B

 

 

Karenmbalderso…

Thank you, Karen, for the suggestion about the Facebook group for the Kellehers of Cork - I will definitely join and post my Cornelius info.

Robert

Hi Robert, I'm sure you'll find more information there : ) 

Karenmbalderso…

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