Kearns family from Gurane ?
Mayo
My grandfather, THomas Kearns was born in the Gurane area in the 1880's. Would appreciate any information on family still in the area.
walsh100@comcast.net
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Is this your Thomas?
Name:Thomas KearnsDate of Birth:10-Nov-1886
Registration Date:
Address:GurraneParish/District:Ballyhaunis districtGender:MaleCountyCo. Mayo
Denomination:Civil Parish
Father:Peter KearnsMother:Catherine Johnstone
Unfortunately we volunteers are not permitted to give out information regarding family members still living so I can't help you with that but if this is your Thomas I will be happy to search for his siblings, parents' marriage and births etc
Col
ColCaffIrelandXO Volunteer
Col,
So Sorry for the delayed reply. Yes, Thomas is my grandfather and Peter and Catherine, his parents. We've been over to Ireland a few times and were able to locate his birthplace and I believe his parents' grave in Ballyhaunis. Also heard of his kin, Paddy Kearns, who had sold his home in Gurane to a younger man named Doyle. Would love any help you might be able to offer. We plan our next trip over in April-May 2020. Keep me informed if you have any luck.
Many warm regards and thanks,
Bob (Kearns, Forde) Walsh
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Welcome back Bob!
Siblings:
Name:Michael KearnsDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:02-Apr-1882Address:GraneParish/District:Annagh RC parishGender:MaleCountyCo. Mayo
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Peter KearnsMother:Catherine JohnstoneOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:John KearnsSponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Honor Johnston
Name:Mary KearnsDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:15-Jun-1884Address:GurranesParish/District:Annagh RC parishGender:FemaleCountyCo. Mayo
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Peter KearnsMother:Catherine JohnstonOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Patrick JohnstonSponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Bridget Johnston
Name:Honoria KearnsDate of Birth:15-Dec-1888
Registration Date:
Address:GurraneParish/District:Ballyhaunis districtGender:FemaleCountyCo. Mayo
Denomination:Civil Parish
Father:Peter KearnsMother:Catherine Johnston
Name:James KearnsDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:12-Apr-1891Address:GurraneParish/District:Annagh RC parishGender:MaleCountyCo. Mayo
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Peter KearnsMother:Catherine KearnsOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Patrick MauriceSponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Anne. Connell
Name:Peter KearnsDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:06-Jul-1893Address:GurraunParish/District:Annagh RC parishGender:MaleCountyCo. Mayo
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Peter KearnsMother:CatherineOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Michael KearnsSponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Ann Quinn
Name:Bridget KearnsDate of Birth:28-Feb-1896
Registration Date:13-Mar-1896Address:GurraneParish/District:Ballyhaunis districtGender:FemaleCountyCo. Mayo
Denomination:Civil Parish
Father:Peter KearnsMother:Catherine JohnstonOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Celia Moore
Name:Patrick KearonsDate of Birth:20-Jul-1899
Registration Date:
Address:GurraneParish/District:Ballyhaunis districtGender:MaleCountyCo. Mayo
Denomination:Civil Parish
Father:Peter KearonsMother:Catherine Johnstone
I assume you have seen the 1901 & 1911 Irish Censuses:
Residents of a house 11 in Carraun (Course, Mayo)
SurnameForenameAgeSexRelation to headReligion
KearnsPeter53MaleHead of FamilyRoman Catholic
KearnsCatherine42FemaleWifeRoman Catholic
KearnsMichael18MaleSonRoman Catholic
KearnsMary16FemaleDaughterRoman Catholic
KearnsThomas14MaleSonRoman Catholic
KearnsNora11FemaleDaughterRoman Catholic
KearnsJames9MaleSonRoman Catholic
KearnsPeter7MaleSonRoman Catholic
KearnsBridget4FemaleDaughterRoman Catholic
KearnsPatrick1MaleSonRoman Catholic
Residents of a house 4 in Corraun (Course, Mayo)
SurnameForenameAgeSexRelation to headReligion
KearnsPeter64MaleHead of FamilyRoman Catholic
KearnsCatherine57FemaleWifeRoman Catholic
KearnsNora22FemaleDaughterRoman Catholic
KearnsPeter18MaleSonRoman Catholic
KearnsBrigid15FemaleDaughterRoman Catholic
KearnsPatrick12MaleSonRoman Catholic
FeneyMary K3FemaleGrand Daughter
Col
ColCaffIrelandXO Volunteer
Col,
Many thanks, I had overlooked the detail of their move to Certain! We've been by the area a few times and will divert over that way in May. Any other suggestions would be welcome.
Regards,
Bob and Kathleen
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Parents' marriage:
Date of Marriage:26-Feb-1881
Parish / District:Ballyhaunis district
County:Co. Mayo
Husband
WifeName:PeterKearns
CatherineJohnstonAddress:Gurrane Mayo
Erriff Co MayoDenomination:Civil Parish
Civil ParishOccupation:FARMER
N.R.Age:Full Age (Over 21)
Full Age (Over 21)Status:Bachelor (Previously unmarried)
Spinster (Previously unmarried)
Husband's Father
Wife's FatherName:MichaelKearns
JamesJohnstonAddress:
Denomination:
Occupation:FARMER
FARMER
Husband's Mother
Wife's MotherName:
Address:
Denomination:
Occupation:
Witness 1
Witness 2Name:ThomasKearns
HonoriaWalshAddress:
Col
ColCaffIrelandXO Volunteer
Hi Bob,
Your Thomas was my grandmothers uncle. If you are in Ireland and still in the area, or still due to come to the vicinity, please call to the old Kearns house. I would be delighted to meet you. I had heard Thomas was in the States, in New Jersey, with his brothers Peter and James. Pat died young on arrival to the States from pneumonia. Their three sisters were married and raised large families in the Ballyhaunis area. Michael remained in the homeplace and became my great grandfather.
Pat Prendergast
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Hi Pat,
So delighted to hear from you. We have been locked down here in New Mexico. Our plans had included a trip to Iteland in April and May, but that was cancelled due to the virus. I hope this message finds you and your family well.
Can't describe my joy in connecting with relatives who are still in Ireland. My grandfather Thomas, married Margaret Kearns from Loughrae in New York in 1925. They had 2 girls, Teresa, my mom and a younger sister Eileen.I knew my uncle Peter who you mentioned. Brother Patrick is buried with Thomas and Margaret Kearns in Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn. Tom passed in 1957, Margaret in 1964. We were in Ballyhaunis and even went out to Gurrane last spring and the spring of 2018. Found what we thaought was the Kearns home in 2018, with a local telling us the house had been sold to the "Doyle"boy by Paddy Kearns.We were not sure if this was the home. We hope to be back in Ireland as soon as things are safe and would very much appreciate meeting you and your family. Sorry for the delay in responding, I sometimes neglect things out of sight and the virus drama and sadness surrounding our cancelled trip just resulted in my disengagingseveral things.
FYI- I am 69, grew up until age 17 in Brooklyn then moved to NM for college. I've lived here since. Married in 86 with 2 children. I do have a nice picture of Thomas, if you send me your email address I'll forward it and a few others for you to enjoy.
Best regards,
Bob
walsh100@comcast.net
Ho Bob,
Many thanks for your speedy response. I have sent an email to you with some brief family history notes
Pat Prendergadt
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