Kenefick Family from Cork

Hi Michael,

Roots Ireland - www.rootsireland.ie  - Subscription Site - has a record of a "Margaret Kenefick" for October 28th 1843. No record for October 4th 1843.

There are eight "Margaret Kenefick" with various spellings recorded fotr the years 1838 to 1845 inclusive in County Cork.

Do you have her parents names? You should check her marriage and death certificates for their names.

Regards,

Hello!

Thank you for the reply. I have her death records and they show "unknown" .  I need to recheck her marriage record but I think it only shows a Schoonover as a witness. She may have been adopted by them? 

I see the page for the record you mentioned. That record on October 28 looks right! Amazing! Thank you!!! The only question I have is that on October 4 I read an entry with "William Kenefick " as father... and I can't read the rest of the line? Margaret listed October 4, 1843 as her birthday on documents??? Strange that another ""Kenefick" would be born on that exact day? Another mystery?!!!?! Lol. 
 

Thank you so much for your help!!! -Mike

Hi Michael,

I attach transcription of the birth on October 4th 1843 and a copy of the baptism register for the dates October 4th to 28th.

There is a "James" baptised in March 1846 with the same parents names as Margaret on October 23rd 1843.

I hope you succeed in your search.

Regards.

Credits: Catholic Baptisms   www.nli.ie -  www.rootsireland.ie

You are amazing! So the family story outline comes together as follows...  

Maurice Kenefick married Honora "Norry" Keeffe.

They lived in Monagurra, Cork.

In 1843 a daughter Margaret Kenefick is born.

In 1846 a son James Kenefick is born.

Sponsors and witnesses include Patrick Hoare, Mary Wilmoth, John Murray, and Honora Leahy.

Thank you for your help! Now to build how this family connects to other Cork families...

-Mike Nolde

Just in case you missed the obvious  Michael, the date given for Margaret is the baptismal date and in very many cases, the baptism date could be several weeks after the birth date especially if the family lived even a relatively short distance in modern day terms from the church and the baby was born at home. The baby was often baptised by the parents and then "officially" baptised in church when they managed to get there, The date of birth you have for Maregaret would tie in with the baptism date in these circumstances.

Best iof luck with your ongoing search.