Dennis O'Keefe born abt 1800 Looking for info about Siblings or Parents
I am searching for information about my 2x Great Grandfather Dennis O'Keefe born about 1800. I am not positive where Dennis was born I do know that he married Catherine Murphy born 1816 in either County Wicklow or Limerick. Catherine's parents are John Murphy born 1790 County Limerick and Ellen O'Keefe born 1795 County Kerry they all lived near Abbeyfeale and Daugh area's. Dennis and Catherine were married in London because parents didn't approve of the marriage (could have been cousins), they came back to County Kerry and had 7 children Ann 1836, Winnifred 1838, Luke 1841, Frank 1844, Ellen 1845, Dennis 1846, Mary 1849 and Cornelius 1850. The family then followed the Murphy Children to New York in the early 1850's and had 5 more children there. Both the Murphy Children and the O'Keefe then settled in Hudson Wisconsin in the 1860's.
Recently I have found many DNA matches in Australia all seem to be connected to the surname O'Keefe or O'Keeffe since I have two separate O'Keefe families it has been difficult to determine a connection. I have more info on Ellen O'Keefe born 1795 side of the family they are from County Limerick. Since I have not been able to connect any of the DNA matches to the Ellen O'Keefe side now I am thinking it could be Dennis O'Keefe. I can not find any leads on who his parents or siblings may be. The only hint I have is from Old family documents that say a Dennis O'Keefe born 1823 (Parents Cornelius O'Keefe and Catherine Connor)married to Catherine Walsh born 1830 both from County Kerry could be Cousins of my Dennis. These families both finally settled in the same town of Hudson Wisconsin in the 1860's.
I have Tree's posted on Ancestry, My Heritage and Family Tree DNA. I also have my DNA on Gedmatch kit number A637207
I know this is going to be a difficult task. I am looking for guidance and help with this search.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Pat Haefner
