Maher Family from Gortnahoe
Researching extended Maher Family from Gortnahoe area. Family land ownership perhaps in Urard or Moyne.
John Maher, baptized 14 Jan 1819 in Gortnahoe, Tipperary and Honora Scott, baptized 25 Jul 1819 in Johnstown, Kilkenny were married in Gortnahoe 25 Jan 1845.They had one child born in Ireland, William, baptized June 3, 1849 in Gortnahoe and emigrated to the U.S. between 1849 & 1852. Two other children, John Jr, 28 Mar 1852, and James, 25 Jan 1854, were both born in St. Louis, Missouri.
According to John's baptism record, parents were John Maher and Cath Mantin of Urard (sponsors John Mantin & Cath Maher). Honora Scott's parents were William Scott and Cathre Ryan of Baunmore (sponsors David Scott & Jenny Kiervan (sp). John and Honora's marriage witnesses were Michael Mantin and Ellen Maher.
