I am looking for any additional information on Ainsworth Kavanagh (c. 1803 – 1869) of Knocklonagad, Ballinree, Carlow Ireland, his siblings / parents / ancestors.
He was the son of a William Kavanagh (for whom I have no further information) and was a 'small farmer' and policeman.
He married Maria Doyle (1819 – 1900), daughter of Matthew Doyle, in 1855 and had the following children (and possibly others):
• Possibly Isabella (c. 1857 – 1889), address Ballinree
• Emily Maria (1864 – ?), address Boris
• Possibly William Charles (1860 – 1861), address Ballinree
• John (c. 1856 – ?) married Mary Ann Rigley in 1904, farmer at Knocklonagad
• Thomas (c. 1857 – ?) listed as an 'imbecile' on the 1901 census
He had a sister Isabella Kavanagh (c. 1808 – 1873), who married Joseph James (c. 1805 – c. 1845) in about 1832 and had the following children:
• Elizabeth (bap. 1833) Catholic baptism
• John (bap. 1835) Catholic baptism
• William (bap. 1837 – 1896) Catholic baptism
• Thomas (bap. 1839) Catholic baptism
• Isabella (bap. 1842) COI baptism, address Ballinree
• Joseph (bap. 1844) COI baptism, address Ballinree
And later married Timothy Cahill (c. 1810 – ?) of Ballinree in 1847, who fathered:
• Sarah Anne (1847 – ?)
There was a Johana Cavanagh who was a witness at Ainsworth's marriage, relationship unclear. Possibly mother or sister.
The name Ainsworth is uncommon, and was passed down to sister Isabella's grandson and great-grandson, so may have been Ainsworth's mother's or grandmother's surname.
Any further information would be greatly appreciated! Isabella, his sister, was my 3rd great grandmother and I would love to trace their parents.
Thanks, Jo