McKane Family - Ireland, Liverpool, England, "America bound the ship the "Shenandoah."1844- Help!!

Hello seeking information,

The McKane Family :

Mary ----- McKane was born around 1795,

Robert McKane was born around 1821

Thomas Mckane

John McKane

Henry A. McKane was born around 1842, My husband 3 great grandfathers. Served during the American Civil- war serving at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Bridget McKane

The family had a Mary Campbell traveling with them to Liverpool, England, then to America. The Mckane family settled in Philadelphia, PA.

Information on where this family lived in Ireland before heading for Liverpool, England.

Thank You,

Wanda Sargent- Mckane

wandamckane

3 years ago

3 replies

Wanda,

I don't know about their Irish roots, but looking at the Shenandoah ship's arriving passenger list on 18 Jun 1844, this is what I see:

Mrs. McKane - 36 (did you think it said Mary?)...all the other married females are listed by "Mrs." on that document

George - 12

Mary Ann - 9

Thomas - 6

Henry -2

I did not see Mary Campbell, Robert, John or Bridget. Perhaps this is a different family.

Regards,

carolyntoohey@…

3 years ago

Wanda,

The 1850 US census for Philadelphia has some of the people you mention in your question....some variation too....

There is son Robert McKane (21), presumed wife Sarah (30), Ann Campbell (16), Mary McKane (55),

Henry McKane (9), James McKane (7), Agnes McKane (26), and Bridget McKane (22). This record and the

Shenandoah ship's record don't concur. Is it possible the two youngest children in this census record are

grandchildren of Mary?

carolyntoohey@…

3 years ago

Hello Carolyn,

Anything is possible! I know so little information on this entire family. Henry A. McKane and his family arrived in PA.

Seeking information on Henry A, McKane's parentage and born location in Ireland

I don't believe that young Henry was born in America as written on some records.

I feel that Mary McKane is his mother or grandmother and that Robert could possibly be his father.

Thank You, Carolyn, for researching this beautiful Irish- American Family.

Wanda

wandamckane

3 years ago