Robert Kerse, age 18, b. abt. 1832, arrived in Boston , Massachusettes, USA on a ship from Galway, in Arp. 1850. On board with him were a Theady Kerse, age 27, Ann Kerse, age 27, and two children: Pat Kerse age 4, and Thomas, just born. I 'm pretty sure he is my third great grandfather.
I found a record in a Tithe Applotment for a Robert Kerse living in this parish, Killinaboy, in Clare County in 1824. I assume that would be my Robert's father.
I believe this Robert Kerse moved to and settled in Richmond, Virginia where he married a Margaret ??, and had ten children.
I am not sure if the Robert Kerse found in the Killinaboy Tithe Applotment book is my 4th great grandfather. Anybody know how to find out?
Can anyone tell me is Theady a nickname for Timothy? There was a Timothy Kerse with a wife named Ann in Richmond,Virginia about the same time Robert was there. But they did not have the boys, Pat and thomas. I can find a Timothy and Ann elsewhere with children Patrick and Thomas.
It's very hard to know what is right. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Helen
Sunday 10th Feb 2013, 06:20AM
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- THADDEUS is Latin for TIMOTHY
- THADY-THEADY are short form (nickname) for Thaddeus
Be prepared to see many variants on these names.
Equivalent names:
- Tadg, Tadhg, Teige, Teigue
Monday 11th Feb 2013, 03:11AM -
Thaddeus! Why didn't I think of that! And it is Latin for Timothy! Now I know that the Timothy Kerse who lived in Richmond, virginia, USA was indeed my uncle, well, my great, great, uncle, as I suspected all the time! I love it! Thank you so much! If I can ever do anything in return, please let me know! Helen
Monday 11th Feb 2013, 05:09AM