Looking for names of those who raised orphaned Annie (b. 1864) & Mary Kenny (b. 1865), Ballymahon
Im looking for information about who cared for mygreat grandmother, Mary Kenny (born June 1865) and her older sister Annie(born July 6 1864), were orphaned at a very young age. Both were baptized in Cashel, Longford in the Newtowncashel parish and Ardagh diocese. A record I found in the USA said they were from Ballymahon. Their parents were:
- Mary Hanly: Baptized 1840 May 31; Died 1865 APR 11. Married to James Kenny 1858 FEB 6 in Schrule, Longford, Ballymahon, Ardagh
- James Kenny, Baptized 1832 Aug 30 in Ardagh and Moydow; Died 1865 Dec 27 in Schrule, Longford, buried in Newtowncashel, Ardagh.
Do you think the church may have first communion or confirmation records that might answer this mystery?
I've attached the family tree I pulled together from church documents, which I hope is correct;my family has no other history, including names, of those that came from Ireland. I'm also attaching a newspaper article about the story of my great grandmother, Mary Kenny.
Many thanks for your help. You are an angel for assisting me.
Kind regards,
Maureen Meier
Minneapolis MN