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I know that my great, great grandfather was born near Coleraine (I guess in Macosquin) in the village of Glenhall. Family states that he was born on Christmas day around 1841. The year is figured because he was supposed to be 73 when he died in Oklahoma in 1916. He traveled from NY to Kansas to Missouri and then settled in Oklahoma. According to records, he was supposed to have immigrated from Ireland in 1867 to NY. I am not sure if that date is correct for when he first entered the U.S. and came over from Ireland. Also, I am trying to find his exact birth date, parents' names (they were from Ireland too), and exact location of birth, and anything else I can learn. Please, if anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. I had heard by family that there was a fire that destroyed some records. I don't know if other family kin of uncles and aunts had any other records or not. All information is welcomed.
Thank you:)
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Duplicate thread on Londonderry/Derry board:
www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,524287.msg3791858.html
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I can't shrink the link (can't get it to work right now), but if you check this site, and type his name and place of death, it states he died at age 73:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
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Have you found him on the 1900 census?
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Possible Marriage Record for James O'Kane to Mary J Riley in Nemaha, Kansas on 24th Jan 1868 - unfortunately does'nt list the parents on that entry.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ckk/
Daniel O'Kane living with him on the 1870 Census - possible brother ?
Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas.
James Okane 26 Born Ireland. Farmer.
Mary Okane 16 Born New York
Mary Okane 1 Born Kansas
Daniel Okane 28 Born Ireland. Farm Labourer.
1880 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.
James Okane 38 Born Ireland. Keeping Saloon.
Mary J. Okane 27 Born Kansas
Mary Okane 11 Born Kansas
Maggie Okane 9 Born Kansas
Daniel Okane 6 Born Kansas
James Okane 4 Born Kansas
Polly Monroe 22 Born Kansas. Sister-in-law. Widowed.
Mary J. Monroe 2 Born Kansas.
May J Kane/Riley Born Apil. 30, 1853 Rondout. Ulster County. New York.
Death: Oct. 22, 1922 Oklahoma.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ckl/
The site below would have some earlier passenger lists.
http://castlegarden.org/
Regards
Sandra
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Possible Marriage Record for Daniel O'Kane to Catherine Callhan 3rd May 1880 in Capiomo, Nemaha, Kansas - unfortunately does'nt list parents on this one either.
The couple together in 1885 Powhattan. Kansas.
Daniel Okane 46 Born Ireland. farmer
Cathern Okane 24 Born Missouri.
Mary W Okane 4 Born Kansas.
Marget E Okane 2 Born Kansas.
Danial Trimbol 17
It looks as if Katherine Callahan Aug. 17, 1862 Weston Platte County
Missouri, Died Aug. 23, 1932 Kansas.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ckm/
And Daniel Died May 27, 1915 Kansas. However, the find a grave entry gives his birth as 1840 County Kerry son of Daniel & Johanna O'Kane.
Perhaps this is'nt the brother of James ???
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ckn/
Regards
Sandra
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Perhaps it may be worth contacting the contributor of the find a grave entry for Daniel - since they seem to have the next generation back. Cooincidentially the first 2 children born for both James and Daniel are Mary and Maggie/Margaret. Both married in Nemaha, Kansas.
The reference on the 1910 Census for Immigration in 1867 is followed by NA which means Naturalized - is this what you thought said NY (New York) ?
Regards
Sandra
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Must be loads of Newspaper reports on the deaths of this family in 1916.
Daily Ardmoreite published at Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma. Tuesday, March 7, 1916 has a short report according to the link below.
http://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/print.cgi?ok::22330.html
Regards
Sandra
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Wonder if someone assumed that James O'Kane of Co.Derry was related to Daniel O'Kane of Co.Kerry.
James' gravestone definately puts his birth in Co.Derry (Glenhall townland in Macosquin Parish near Coleraine).
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Cooincidentally there is another O'Kane in Kansas who could possibly be related (another that mentions Derry) - I will post the info on the off chance that they can be tied up to the same family ??? - John O'Kane born June 24th, 1830 Derry and Died Jul. 25, 1904 Kansas.
Burial:- Fidelity Cemetery. Nemaha County Kansas. Plot: Sec II Lot 85E. John was married to a Matilda McCarron. A couple of family tree entries mention this couple.
The father of John is also named John O'Kane born 1802 Derry and Mary Matilda Dempsey born 1806 Derry.
On a 1875 Census for Powhattan. Brown. Kansas - A Daniel O'Kane is living with John O'Kane and his wife and family.
John O'kane aged 46 years born Ireland (farmer) and Matilda aged 23 years born Ireland.
John O'Kane aged 3 years born Kansas. Mary aged 1 year born Kansas
Daniel O'Kane aged 32 years born Ireland.
Francis O'Kane aged 25 years born Ireland.
John and Matilda also have a son named Daniel in 1878. So the same names are used in this family ???
Regards
Sandra
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Actually, it is my error about the age at death - he was 73 years old, however, interesting to note that all U.S. census do not concur that exact age as birth year is estimated between 1841-1843. Unfortunately, what I have been told by family is that there was a fire which took much of the family history. I am not sure if other kin may have some. I come from the Boggs/O'Kane side. Yes, that side of the family was Catholic as I understand. Also, I know of the burial area at Highland Cemetery. I thank those who have responded and will respond :)
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Possible Marriage Record for Daniel O'Kane to Catherine Callhan 3rd May 1880 in Capiomo, Nemaha, Kansas - unfortunately does'nt list parents on this one either.
The couple together in 1885 Powhattan. Kansas.
Daniel Okane 46 Born Ireland. farmer
Cathern Okane 24 Born Missouri.
Mary W Okane 4 Born Kansas.
Marget E Okane 2 Born Kansas.
Danial Trimbol 17
It looks as if Katherine Callahan Aug. 17, 1862 Weston Platte County
Missouri, Died Aug. 23, 1932 Kansas.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ckm/
And Daniel Died May 27, 1915 Kansas. However, the find a grave entry gives his birth as 1840 County Kerry son of Daniel & Johanna O'Kane.
Perhaps this is'nt the brother of James ???
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ckn/
Regards
Sandra
Sandra, much thanks! Yes, he did have a brother Daniel and even named one of his son's Daniel as well. The date of the marriage in Powhatten would explain why James and his wife Mary Jean were living in the area about that time frame (according to census). I have printed all census from 1870-1880, stopped and printed 1910. I need to go back to the library and get the others. Thank you so much for you help has been very beneficial to me. If you think of more, feel free to respond. My goal is to find out the names of James' parents so that I can search Ireland.
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Must be loads of Newspaper reports on the deaths of this family in 1916.
Daily Ardmoreite published at Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma. Tuesday, March 7, 1916 has a short report according to the link below.
http://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/print.cgi?ok::22330.html
Regards
Sandra
You would think but I have only Googled this one that you list and NY Times; otherwise, it seems hush-hush. Likewise, I found some information about the inquest that would make people now-days want to hire a detective - many holes and some lost logic. Anyway, if you find more on that "story" let me know. Thanks again, Sandra. :)
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Hello Irish Heart,
Can look up the Census for you if you wish - just say which ones.
Maybe the 1802 John and 1806 Matilda Dempsey may be worth a stab in Ireland ???
Regards
Sandra
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Have you found him on the 1900 census?
My apologies on the age - yes, I have been to that cemetery. I know that the US census doesn't have the same birth listed from 1870-1880. I hadn't pulled up 1900 just 1910 because I was pressed for time at the library. I will do that next week. Also, he married in the States. I figured that he married in NY because that is where his wife, Mary Jean is from. Thank you for your time and help.
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Possible Marriage Record for James O'Kane to Mary J Riley in Nemaha, Kansas on 24th Jan 1868 - unfortunately does'nt list the parents on that entry.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ckk/
Daniel O'Kane living with him on the 1870 Census - possible brother ?
Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas.
James Okane 26 Born Ireland. Farmer.
Mary Okane 16 Born New York
Mary Okane 1 Born Kansas
Daniel Okane 28 Born Ireland. Farm Labourer.
1880 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.
James Okane 38 Born Ireland. Keeping Saloon.
Mary J. Okane 27 Born Kansas
Mary Okane 11 Born Kansas
Maggie Okane 9 Born Kansas
Daniel Okane 6 Born Kansas
James Okane 4 Born Kansas
Polly Monroe 22 Born Kansas. Sister-in-law. Widowed.
Mary J. Monroe 2 Born Kansas.
May J Kane/Riley Born Apil. 30, 1853 Rondout. Ulster County. New York.
Death: Oct. 22, 1922 Oklahoma.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ckl/
The site below would have some earlier passenger lists.
http://castlegarden.org/
Regards
Sandra
Oh, my Word! Yes, that is Mary Jean's maiden last name "Riley". Her parents were from Ireland and Mary was born in NY. I assumed that her and James married in NY not Kansas. Although, they did live in Kansas and began the family tree there - SMILE:) You are so helpful!!!!!
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Perhaps it may be worth contacting the contributor of the find a grave entry for Daniel - since they seem to have the next generation back. Cooincidentially the first 2 children born for both James and Daniel are Mary and Maggie/Margaret. Both married in Nemaha, Kansas.
The reference on the 1910 Census for Immigration in 1867 is followed by NA which means Naturalized - is this what you thought said NY (New York) ?
Regards
Sandra
I assumed NY because my Great Great Grandmother, Mary Jean (whom he married) was born there. I took it for granite that they probably met there since the immigration is 1867 and his marriage to her is 1868. If he is naturalized, does that mean that I can get records from US Immigration/Naturalization that may list parents' names??
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Mary J O'Kane in 1920 Lawton Ward 2, Comanche, Oklahoma
Martin Grab 54 Born Germany. Baker. Invalid.
Margaret E Grab 48 Born Kansas.
Garnet M Grab 16 Born Oklahoma
Martin J Grab 15 Born Oklahoma
Frances A Grab 4 years 11 months. Bprn Oklahoma
Roy Leo Boggs 4 months. Born Connecticut. This entry is so over-written - can't read the relationship
Ruth Alise Boggs 31 Born Kansas. This entry is over-written cannot read the relationship.
Doris Marie Boggs 9 Niece by marriage. Born Oklahoma
Sadie May Boggs 6 Niece by marriage. Born Oklahoma.
Mary J O Kane 65 Born New York. Widowed.
Have'nt come across a Naturalization record for James - some of the early ones don't give very much information.
Regards
Sandra
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Margaret is widowed in Glendale, Los Angeles, California in 1930
Margaret Grab 59 Born Kansas. Owns Home $4000.
Martin J Grab 25 Born Oklahoma. Electrician., Telepgraph.
Frank A Grab 15 Born Oklahoma
Margaret Elizabeth Grab - [Margaret Elizabeth Okane]
Born 4 Apr 1871 Kansas
Died 19 Nov 1956 Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name: Oreilly - Father's Surname: Okane
Regards
Sandra
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Cooincidentally there is another O'Kane in Kansas who could possibly be related (another that mentions Derry) - I will post the info on the off chance that they can be tied up to the same family ??? - John O'Kane born June 24th, 1830 Derry and Died Jul. 25, 1904 Kansas.
Burial:- Fidelity Cemetery. Nemaha County Kansas. Plot: Sec II Lot 85E. John was married to a Matilda McCarron. A couple of family tree entries mention this couple.
The father of John is also named John O'Kane born 1802 Derry and Mary Matilda Dempsey born 1806 Derry.
On a 1875 Census for Powhattan. Brown. Kansas - A Daniel O'Kane is living with John O'Kane and his wife and family.
John O'kane aged 46 years born Ireland (farmer) and Matilda aged 23 years born Ireland.
John O'Kane aged 3 years born Kansas. Mary aged 1 year born Kansas
Daniel O'Kane aged 32 years born Ireland.
Francis O'Kane aged 25 years born Ireland.
John and Matilda also have a son named Daniel in 1878. So the same names are used in this family ???
Regards
Sandra
You know, that naming kids the same name has really made things a bit difficult in the search; however, sometimes, it helps connect families. I wonder who Francis is since it lists Francis as born in Ireland?? ??? I just wish I knew if this was the same Daniel since it lists him as being born in Kerry in 1840 and that would make him 35 years old in 1875 at the time of the census. I am starting to learn that census birth years are "give or take a few years".
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Margaret is widowed in Glendale, Los Angeles, California in 1930
Margaret Grab 59 Born Kansas. Owns Home $4000.
Martin J Grab 25 Born Oklahoma. Electrician., Telepgraph.
Frank A Grab 15 Born Oklahoma
Margaret Elizabeth Grab - [Margaret Elizabeth Okane]
Born 4 Apr 1871 Kansas
Died 19 Nov 1956 Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name: Oreilly - Father's Surname: Okane
Regards
Sandra
Sandra, that is Margaret's married name. I recognize it from the obituary notice for Mary Jean O'Kane. That is one of her daughters. She had 12 children although not all lived.
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This was a son:-
Roy Okane. Born 3 Jan 1897 and Died 15 March 1973
Last Residence: 73005 Anadarko, Caddo, Oklahoma,
SSN issued: Oklahoma (1955)
In Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado in 1930 with a wife
Roy O Kane 33 Born Oklahoma. Married at 27 years. Soldier US 1st Sgt.
Addie O Kane 33 Born Texas. Married at 27 years.
US Veterans Gravesites show this entry (possibility for Addie)
Addie M W O Roy Okane. Born 25 June 1896 and Died 8th Nov 1955. Interred 11 November 1955
Cemetery: Ft. Sill Post Cemetery - Cemetery Address: Director of Installations Building 1946 Fort Sill, OK 73503 - Buried At: Section IV Site 1002
Service Info.: LT USA RET - Relation: Unknown Relationship To Veteran
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Mary J O'Kane in 1920 Lawton Ward 2, Comanche, Oklahoma
Martin Grab 54 Born Germany. Baker. Invalid.
Margaret E Grab 48 Born Kansas.
Garnet M Grab 16 Born Oklahoma
Martin J Grab 15 Born Oklahoma
Frances A Grab 4 years 11 months. Bprn Oklahoma
Roy Leo Boggs 4 months. Born Connecticut. This entry is so over-written - can't read the relationship
Ruth Alise Boggs 31 Born Kansas. This entry is over-written cannot read the relationship.
Doris Marie Boggs 9 Niece by marriage. Born Oklahoma
Sadie May Boggs 6 Niece by marriage. Born Oklahoma.
Mary J O Kane 65 Born New York. Widowed.
Have'nt come across a Naturalization record for James - some of the early ones don't give very much information.
Regards
Sandra
Roy Leo Boggs is the grandson of James O'Kane. He was named after his uncle, Roy O'Kane. The children listed belong to Ruth Boggs. Ruth Boggs' husband is Lynn Boggs who served at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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Roy Leo Boggs
Born19 Jun 1919 - Connecticut
Died 10 Jan 1983 - Santa Clara
Mother's Maiden Name: Okane
Family are in Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma in 1930
Ruth Boggs 40 Married at 21 years.
Sadie May Boggs 16 Born Oklahoma
Roy Boggs 10 Born Kansas
Mary Jane Boggs 8 Born Oklahoma
Lynette Boggs 5 Born Oklahoma
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Looks like Daniel was employed by the Government to care for cattle of Apache prisoners of War.
The Saskatoon Phoenix - March 8th 1916
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ckp/
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Found a Francis O'Kane 1841 - 1878 (Age would'nt quite tie up with the age on the 1875 Census) but it makes you wonder if the O'Kane entries are all the same family with the Lot numbers so close together ???) Fidelity Cemetery Nemaha County Kansas.
Plot: Sec II Lot 86A
John O'Kane 1830 -1904 Fidelity Cemetery Nemaha County Kansas,
Plot: Sec II Lot 85E
and Daniel was Fidelity Cemetery Nemaha County Kansas.
Plot: Sec II Lot 86E
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Reference family tree entry quoted in reply 9 - this must be where the information comes from. If correct that would link John with Daniel, Francis and James ???
James O'Kane 1842 Coleraine. Derry. Ireland
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0cl3/
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0bq/
Reference to Daniel O'Kane with parents John O'Kane and Mary Dempsey
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0bq/
Reference to John O'Kane with parents John O'Kane and Mary Dempsey.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0bq/
John O'Kane marriage to Matilda McCarron listed about 1870 Coleraine. Derrry. Ireland.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0bq/
Regards
Sandra
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Will post another O'Kane birth to John O'Kane and Mary Dempsey just incase this is the right connection or open up another avanue for you to investigate. (Patrick O'Kane 1838) The links are not showing today - family search site.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/03p3/
Regards
Sandra
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Will post another O'Kane birth to John O'Kane and Mary Dempsey just incase this is the right connection or open up another avaneue for you to investigate.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0bq/
Regards
Sandra
Nothing there ???
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This submitted record shows the family of John O'Kane and Mary Dempsey.
Michael O'Kane 1828 - John 1830 - 1904 Nemaha, Kansas
Dennis 1832 - 1890 (Buried Chapel Point, , Maryland)
Bernard O'Kane 1834 - Patrick O' Kane 1838 - Francis O' Kane 1836 - 1873 Nemaha, Kansas
Daniel 1840 - 1905 Fidelity, Nemaha, Kansas
http://www.rootschat.com/links/03p3/
Regards
Sandra
Not sure if all these links are showing but everything is off the familysearch site.
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There is also a record of a marriage of John O'Kane to Mary Dempsey about 1827 Coleraine. Derry on the family search site which may be worth investigating further. ???
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Joseph O'Kane son of James O'Kane and Mary.
Joseph P Okane Born 6 Aug 1890 Kansas - (The middle initial is for Patrick.)
Died 24 Aug 1964 San Bernardino
Mother's Maiden Name: Oreilly
Family tree entry shows:- Birth 6th August 1890 in El Reno, Oklahoma. ( Indian Territory)
Died 24 th August 1964 in Upland, California and lists the Mother as Mary Jane O'Reilly but no further information
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Joseph is at Camp Pike, Pulaski, Arkansas in 1920. Joseph is single. Rank is Captain 18th. US Army. Father born Ireland and Mother New York.
Joe has been married and is now widowed since the last Census - living at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas in 1930
Joe Okane 38 Born Oklahoma. Widowed. Rents home $55.00. Father born Northern Ireland and Mother New York. Soldier.
A Daughter Okane 7 Born texas - 1 st March 1923 Bexar (could still be living so I cannot name her - just incase)
Katherine Okane 5 Born Texas.
Mary Powers 60 Sister. Born Kansas. Father Northern Ireland and Mother New York. Widowed.
Katharyne Margaret Okane - Date of Birth: 1 Dec 1924
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Katherine - daughter of Joseph O'Kane and wife ?????? Clifford.
Katheryne Margaret Oneill - [Katheryne Margaret Okane]
Birth Date: 1 Dec 1924 - Texas
Died 11 Jan 1981 - San Francisco
Mother's Maiden Name: Clifford
Father's Surname: Okane
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Joseph O'Kane married Katheryne Margaret Clifford 25 th August 1920 El Paso, Texas.
Katheryne was 18 years old and born 10 December 1901 El Paso. Texas.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0cl6/
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Possible death record for Katheryne
Katheryne O'kana (looks more like O'Kane on the image) - Died 27 Apr 1927 - El Paso. Texas - Certificate: 12467
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0cl8/
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This is a possibility for Mary - Daughter of James O'Kane and Mary living in Lawton Ward 2, Comanche, Oklahoma in 1920
Mary Powers 50 Born about 1870 Kansas. Father Ireland and Mother New York. Widowed. No Occupation.
Above Mary Powers is:-
Mrs Alice McKay aged 33 years. Married. Born Kansas.
Mary aged 9 years and Margaret aged 7 years both born Oklahoma.
Widowed in 1910 living with daughter in Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma
Mrs Alice McKay 23 Born Kansas. Marriage 1. Has 2 children. Housekeeper. Private House.
Mrs Mary Powers 40 Born Kansas. Had 2 children and 2 survive. Widowed. Father born Ireland and Mother New York. Cook. Private House.
In the next household is:-
Mrs Ruth Boggs Aged 22 years. Married. Has 0 children. Father born Ireland and Mother New York. House-Keeper. Private House.
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This could be George O'Kane with Uncle James Powers in Douglas Ward 6, Cochise, Arizona in 1920
James Powers 31 Head. Born Kansas. Fireman on Railroad. Uncle of George O'Kane
Susan Powers 29 Born georgia.
James Powers 2 years andd 8 months. Born Arizona
Susan Powers 1 year and 4 months. Born Arizona.
George O'Kane 27 Born Oklahoma. Father Ireland. Mother New York. Fireman. Railroad.
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George with wife living in El Paso, El Paso, Texas in 1930
George M Okane 36 Born Oklahoma. Father Ireland Mother New York. Engineer. Steam Railroad. Owns Home $6500.
Norene Okane 27 Born Missouri.
George and Norene appear in City Directories for El Paso. Texas. 1940 - 1945 1947 1948
Norene Okane
Born 5 September 1903 and Died 22 Dec 19999
Last Residence: 78702 Austin, Travis, Texas.
SSN issued: Arizona (Before 1951)
The El Paso Herald 18th July 1969 runs an article where 5 people were injured in a 2 vehicle auto-accident - those named included the daughter, 2 children aged 5 years and 3 years and Norene O'Kane aged 66 years.
George and Norene had a son 30th May 1930 - George McKnight O'Kane (now deceased) and a daughter 27 April 1940 El Paso (Named after George's Mother) (The maiden name of Norene was Barker)
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George M. Okane. Born 30 th May 1930 and Died 4 th August 1996
Last Residence: 18929 Jamison, Bucks, Pennsylvania.
SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951)
George M O'Kane was married 3 July 1854 and divorced 23 March 1977
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James O'Kane was also my great great grandfather. He is listed in our family bible as being married to Mary Jane O'Reilly. My understanding is that one morning his mother entered his room and said, "wake up Jimmy you are going to America!". I don't know where he entered the country. For some reason I thought it was Boston. At any rate, he helped build the Erie Canal in NY. I am descended from his daughter Mary Powers. I know the family tragedy was very hush hushed and I was told that they were pretty certain Uncle Dan was responsible. It would make sense, especially if he bought the firearm a week before the incident. If you know of any information on his daughter Mary I would appreciate it. I can't find very much on her. My mother has the bible and when I see her next I can look to see if there are parents listed for James. My mother has a picture of the family (Daniel's with GGfather James) and one of Uncle Joe O'Kane in uniform
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I know that my great, great grandfather was born near Coleraine (I guess in Macosquin) in the village of Glenhall. Family states that he was born on Christmas day around 1841. The year is figured because he was supposed to be 73 when he died in Oklahoma in 1916. He traveled from NY to Kansas to Missouri and then settled in Oklahoma. According to records, he was supposed to have immigrated from Ireland in 1867 to NY. I am not sure if that date is correct for when he first entered the U.S. and came over from Ireland. Also, I am trying to find his exact birth date, parents' names (they were from Ireland too), and exact location of birth, and anything else I can learn. Please, if anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. I had heard by family that there was a fire that destroyed some records. I don't know if other family kin of uncles and aunts had any other records or not. All information is welcomed.
Thank you:)
I have posted some family tree info on the Derry thread which you might find helpful.
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I have posted some family tree info on the Derry thread which you might find helpful.
Here's the link for the Derry thread- same topic as the link given in reply #1
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=524287.msg5938104#msg5938104
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O 'Kane of Glenhall-facts from our family tree.
1. John O'Kane of Glenhall is listed as a half brother to Bernard ( a farmer in Drumail, Aghadowey, Co Derry) and Denis.
2. Their father is Michael O'Kane and his father is John O'Kane .
3. Offspring of John O'Kane of [i]Glenhall a[/i]re listed as Frank, John and Michael ( who married a Teadly from Castleroe).
4. I found that a Michael Kane of Glenhall and a Mary Teadley had a son, Michael, baptised in St JohnS Parish on 11th January 1857.
5. I found a headstone in St Johns Coleraine for John O'Kane of Glenhall who died on 29th January 1863 aged 39 years and his wife Mary who died ... 1870.
6. This is perhaps Mary Dempsey.
7. Mary Kane's death cert states she died at Glenhall on 29th September 1870 aged 74 and that she was the widow of John O'Kane. Her son John was present at her death.
8. I believe that John's wife Bridget was the Bridget Kane in the 1901 census who died at Glenhall on 14th April 1908.
I hope this is helpful
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On a closer inspection: Point 5 above-John's age on the haedstone could be 59 and not 39.
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Cooincidentally there is another O'Kane in Kansas who could possibly be related (another that mentions Derry) - I will post the info on the off chance that they can be tied up to the same family ??? - John O'Kane born June 24th, 1830 Derry and Died Jul. 25, 1904 Kansas.
Burial:- Fidelity Cemetery. Nemaha County Kansas. Plot: Sec II Lot 85E. John was married to a Matilda McCarron. A couple of family tree entries mention this couple.
The father of John is also named John O'Kane born 1802 Derry and Mary Matilda Dempsey born 1806 Derry.
On a 1875 Census for Powhattan. Brown. Kansas - A Daniel O'Kane is living with John O'Kane and his wife and family.
John O'kane aged 46 years born Ireland (farmer) and Matilda aged 23 years born Ireland.
John O'Kane aged 3 years born Kansas. Mary aged 1 year born Kansas
Daniel O'Kane aged 32 years born Ireland.
Francis O'Kane aged 25 years born Ireland.
John and Matilda also have a son named Daniel in 1878. So the same names are used in this family ???
Regards
Sandra
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Sandra,
Thanks for the info on the other O'kanes; John and Daniel and Francis.
I found a baptismal record for Agnes (illig)baptised February 1871 per St John's RC Church records Coleraine. This can be accessed on the website of the National Library of Ireland-all now digitised.
Agnes is the daughter of John Kane and Matilda Mc Carron per the record. This lead me to get their marriage cert from the GRONI website ( General Registry Office Northern Ireland). They were married in St Johns Killowen, Coleraine on 3rd April 1871. He is the son of John O'kane of GLENHALL and she is the daughter of James Mc Canon of Woodstown, Coleraine. A farmer and a labourer respectively.
This is the John and Matilda Mc Carron documented by you and by variouse family trees.
The Glenhall connection is a strong one as there was only one John O'Kane in Glenhall in 1859 per Griffiths Valuation. It would appear that Daniel and Francis were with James in 1870 but later in 1875 Daniel went to live with John and Matilda. It explains why John was in Glenhall when Mary (Dempsey) died in 1870 per my previous post.
I am happy that the burial plots and the census info puts these 4 as more than likely to be related and to be from Glenhall.
Thanks again.
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To Tuuthfairy, I believe we lost track of each other. I forgot my password so re-registered under Irish Heart USA but am Irish Heart. I was able to visit Ireland a few years ago and also got hold of family records. I know you said you had information in the family Bible in regards to Mary Powers. If you still do roots chat, please, reply to this. Thank you. "Oh, FYI: my husband learned that his family comes from William Neill. So, far, we have O'Reilly, O'Kane, and Neill (O'Neill) in our kiddos....how Irish can you get? ;)