Hi. I wonder if anybody has any clues as to how I can trace the family of my Grandfather, Patrick Joseph Kennedy? He was born in Ahascragh in about 1888 or 1889. He joined the Royal Irish Constabulary probably around 1908 and I have been told that he was stationed in Foxford before being posted to Limerick. He emigrated to England in 1920 after marrying Agnes Clarke from County Mayo. He died in 1957 before I was born so sadly I never met him. I have no idea what his brothers (or sisters) were called although he called his own male children Matthew, Patrick, Thomas, Michael and Phillip so possibly these were also "family" names. My brother and sister and I would dearly like to find out more about him but unfortuantely have left it a little late. Our parents and the Uncles and Aunts who may have known some details are now dead. . If anybody could give any hints, however small, I would be very grateul. Particularly we would like to find out who our Great Grand Parents were. Who knows, we may even have distant relatives living in Ahascragh! Any hints would be very much appreciated.
Kind regards
Jane
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Thursday 29th Mar 2012, 10:35PM
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Hi Jane
Many thanks for your email. There are a few Kennedy families still in Ahascragh. I will forward your genealogy query to our volunteers in that area and surrounding. I will get back to you..... hopefully with some information.
Paula
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Friday 30th Mar 2012, 11:12AM -
Hi Jane
Just remembered there is a gentleman called
Jim Herlihy, he has a database of most RIC members. I will forward you his email. Plese contact me at pkennedy@irelandxo.comThanks
Friday 30th Mar 2012, 11:18AM -
Hi Jane
Just had an email from one of our parish volunteers. They think they may have a connection. There is a Kennedy family in the Ahascragh area, that has RIC in the family. Will get back to you with more information.
Paula
Friday 30th Mar 2012, 07:02PM -
Thank you Paula. This really is a useful site. I'm so pleased I found it. Thank you very much for your help
Kind regards
Jane
Sunday 1st Apr 2012, 05:29PM -
Hi Jane
Just to let you know... I have sent you an email direct with Jim Herileys email.
Paula
Monday 2nd Apr 2012, 09:42AM -
Interested in your query re Patrick J. Kennedy. My name is Patrick Joseph Smyth and my mother's maiden name was Kennedy. She is now 88 years of age. She had an uncle named Patrick Kennedy born around 1889, who at some stage joined the police force in Birmingham. He was the son of a Matthew Kennedy and Mary (nee Pender). Patrick's brothers were Michael, John and sisters named Katie and Mary Ann. Is it possible this might be your Grandfather?
cautiouskate
Monday 16th Jul 2012, 08:23PM