Hi Sashi, Kevin Gorman here. My great great grandfather was Michael Gorman, who came to Buffalo with his wife Anna and his son John (from his first wife, who I believe died in Toronto in 1847) in 1848. Jeremiah was a common name in the family as his son, my great grandfather, was also named Jeremiah (Jerry). John Gorman, who I believe was Michael's brother, also came to Buffalo around 1851 and he too had a son named Jeremiah (Jerry) who later became an Alderman from the first ward. I have always suspected that there were other Michael Gorman brothers who made their way to Buffalo, including a brother Patrick and his wife, who show up in the 1850 US Census living with Michael and his family. I have also suspected a connection to Matthew. I discovered an old article about Jeremiah Gorman (the Alderman) who was recalling a celebration in a pub where his Uncle Matthew was known to be a great fiddler. I also believe that this Matthew and Bridget may have wound up in Chicago. I, too, am trying to establish the home area of our Gormans. Family legend has it that they were from County Clare, with Ennis as the specific place. There is a wrinkle to it though, as I believe that Michael's wife's maiden name was also Gorman! Michael died on 22 November 1871 after a fall into the hold of a ship. Anna died 13 Feb 1895 of heart issues and her obit mentions County Clare as her birthplace, but no town. It also mentions a brother, James Gorman, which again leads me to believe her maiden name was Gorman. Any of this sound familiar to you? What is your connection to the Gormans? Thanks! Kevin Gorman
