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Carlow / James & Anne Kelly Ardnehue(Johnstown) sons Michael, John and James W
« on: Saturday 13 April 13 07:11 BST (UK) »
Hello
I apologise in advance for the length of this post as I am trying to provide as much backgrounf information as possible.
I am trying to trace my Dad's and Grandfathers paternal family, originally from Ardnehue, (Johnstown), Carlow, but seem to have hit a wall.
The family grave is in St Mary's church, Bennekerry. (Tinryland records)
The names on the family headstone are as follows.
James Kelly - d. - aged 41 in 1890 or 1899 (so born approx 1849 or 1858)
Anne Kelly - b. 1850 - d. 29.11.1923 - Maiden name unknown (born in Kildare)
Michael Kelly b. 1883 - d. 8th or 9th June 1950 (possibly known as Dr O'Kelly)
John Kelly b. 1884 - d. Unknown (poss. moved to America or Australia)
James W. Kelly - b.1885 - d. 18/7/1905 - reported in the Nationalist - as 'Carlow Tragedy'
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There is apparently a possibility of 1 other brother -name unknown - possibly went to Australia.
They had a family farm in Ardnehue, sold by Michael to Kehoe's in 1929, (the Kehoe family are still there and have been very helpful). The Kelly's then moved to Dublin, following the sale and have no knowledge what happened next.
The family was noteworthy for an unfortunate death.
The youngest son James W Kelly was killed playing for Tullow in a match with Carlow 1905. Sunday matches and GAA county final for Carlow was stopped for 1905, 1906 and 1907 on a recommendation of the Coroner!
They were friend of Hickeys in the local area.
After the death of the brother James, Michael and John emigrated, possibly both to the USA.
Michael worked as a Texas Ranger (we think) whilst in America and was apparently a naturalised US citizen, possibly returning to Ireland around 1915 to continue Medical studies.
He married Muriel O' Kelly - daughter of Edward Peter (EP) O'Kelly, of Baltinglass, (MP in Redmond's Home Rule -IPP 1910-1914).
I am told Michael and Muriel set up a nursing home as she had nursed in the Bon Secours.
I would like to find out what happened to John, (my grandfathers brother), if possible, and also any other family information available or history of the area at the time.
In particular, relating to the GAA match in 1905.
Many Thanks
I apologise in advance for the length of this post as I am trying to provide as much backgrounf information as possible.
I am trying to trace my Dad's and Grandfathers paternal family, originally from Ardnehue, (Johnstown), Carlow, but seem to have hit a wall.
The family grave is in St Mary's church, Bennekerry. (Tinryland records)
The names on the family headstone are as follows.
James Kelly - d. - aged 41 in 1890 or 1899 (so born approx 1849 or 1858)
Anne Kelly - b. 1850 - d. 29.11.1923 - Maiden name unknown (born in Kildare)
Michael Kelly b. 1883 - d. 8th or 9th June 1950 (possibly known as Dr O'Kelly)
John Kelly b. 1884 - d. Unknown (poss. moved to America or Australia)
James W. Kelly - b.1885 - d. 18/7/1905 - reported in the Nationalist - as 'Carlow Tragedy'
___________________________________________________________________________
There is apparently a possibility of 1 other brother -name unknown - possibly went to Australia.
They had a family farm in Ardnehue, sold by Michael to Kehoe's in 1929, (the Kehoe family are still there and have been very helpful). The Kelly's then moved to Dublin, following the sale and have no knowledge what happened next.
The family was noteworthy for an unfortunate death.
The youngest son James W Kelly was killed playing for Tullow in a match with Carlow 1905. Sunday matches and GAA county final for Carlow was stopped for 1905, 1906 and 1907 on a recommendation of the Coroner!
They were friend of Hickeys in the local area.
After the death of the brother James, Michael and John emigrated, possibly both to the USA.
Michael worked as a Texas Ranger (we think) whilst in America and was apparently a naturalised US citizen, possibly returning to Ireland around 1915 to continue Medical studies.
He married Muriel O' Kelly - daughter of Edward Peter (EP) O'Kelly, of Baltinglass, (MP in Redmond's Home Rule -IPP 1910-1914).
I am told Michael and Muriel set up a nursing home as she had nursed in the Bon Secours.
I would like to find out what happened to John, (my grandfathers brother), if possible, and also any other family information available or history of the area at the time.
In particular, relating to the GAA match in 1905.
Many Thanks