Hi. I had such a great response on my 1st post I thought I’d try my luck again. Last time though I did not give enough information. I hope this is not too much.
I am looking for my great (X2) grandparents “Kelly” of Port Chester NY/Norwalk Conn who are in the 1980 census link –
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBL-9HWL?i=47&cc=1417683&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AMZNN-1NYThey relocated to Norwalk Conn between 1882 and 1884.
We know a bit about the family after this but nothing from before this. We know Patrick and Mary were born in NY and all four of their parents were immigrants from Ireland. I have searched for weeks but have not been able to single out this Patrick from the other 4,000,000 (or so) Patrick Kelley’s.
I have found one potential lead but it comes from Queensland Gov site in Australia. This entry-
https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/details/5885f59d71f67ad16a76457558120aa225d0622fc597bfd379a8b93dbdaf675bConnects Patrick Kelley with Mary E Mahar with child Ellen Kelley b 1872 which matches with the Ellen in the 1980 census above. Only problem is I would think this implies they should be in “Australia” when I am looking in NY/Conn. However- I could find no information on Ellen after the 1880 census so perhaps she ended up in Australia?
I guess my question would be- Is anyone familiar with The Queensland Gov site and know if it would also have people in America? Or does any of the more experienced people here have any idea how I can single out Patrick and Mary? If her maiden name is in fact Mahar thats a help too.
Any help is greatly appriciated!