Seeking Birthplace & Parents of Bridget Cane (b. 1870, emigrated 1887)
Hello,
I’m seeking help identifying the birthplace and correct surnames of Bridget Cane and both of her parents (Keane, Kean, Kane, Keene, or Keen). Bridget was born in Ireland c. January 1870 and emigrated to the USA in 1887, per census records. This research is for my husband’s family. She is my brick wall.
Information
- Birth Name: Bridget Cane
- Name from c 1887 to 1893/4 Bridget Barrett
- Name from 1893/4 to 1919: Bridget Van Deurs
- Death Record Name: Bridget Truska (1933, New York, attached)
- Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
- Place of Birth: Ireland (family believes Northern Ireland; DNA supports Ulster & Northern Ireland region)
- Parents (from attached death record): John Cane and Mary Breslin (spellings uncertain)
- Child: George Van Deurs (b. 12 Dec 1894, Brooklyn, NY)
- Emigration: Arrived in USA 1887 (1888 on one census)
Marriage History
- Likely married a Mr. Barrett in the USA before 1893 (no record found; may explain surname used in family stories)
- Married Christian Charles Wilson Van Deurs c.1893–94 (he later returned to Denmark)
- Married Martin E. Truska in 1919 (license lists her as Bridget B. Van Deurs; full record not found)
Research Already Done
I’ve searched IrishGenealogy.ie, Ancestry, FamilySearch, NY Genealogical Records, Find A Grave, and Geni. I’ve located U.S. census, marriage, and death records. Immigration and Irish records are difficult due to name variations and lack of parents listed.
What I’m Hoping to Learn
The correct surnames for her parents
Where in Ireland she and her parents were born (parish/townland/county)
Online Family Tree
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/204276271/family?cfpid=312678061733
Thank you for any guidance or clues you can provide. It is appreciated.
Carol Heppner

