Share This:

Hello, I am researching my Keane/Cain and Reidy family of co. County Clare, Ireland. My ancestor Bridget Keane/Cain was born in 1840 in Kilmurry Co Clare to Patrick and Ellen/Bridget Meade. I have found her father to have leased farmland in Craggaknock through the grifiths records. I am trying to find more information on this family and her siblings.  Her siblings are Simon (went back and forth to Ireland many times b.1825 - 1910 horseheads ny), Hanora (1838) (marries Patrick O'Keefe and lives in Carrowmore, Co. Clare, Ireland and passes away in 1898) John (?) (1843) and Margaret (1844 - ?). Bridget marries Michael Reidy/ Ready of Kilmaley parish Co. Clare and their children Mary(1861) and Margaret(1862) are born in Co. Clare as well. They immigrate to the US and reside in the Elmira / horseheads NY area. I do not know if Bridget's parents remained in Ireland or immigrated as well. I have found many reidys in the area of glenletternafinny / Glaun co. Clare but local lore says they are distantly related and I have been  unable to determine Michael's parents or any other family at this time. Hoping to find more on these families. 

If you are related to this family or have any thoughts or insight in how to research this family further I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you very much for your time. Please email me directly at: Kelly84016@yahoo.com 

 

Kelly 

kmahoney

Friday 15th Jul 2022, 03:12PM

Message Board Replies

  • Hi there:

     

    I would recommend that you contact the Kilrush District and Historical Society.  They have a very active genealogy group who will be able to assist you.  The website is here:  http://kdhs.ie/

    Jane H, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Saturday 29th Oct 2022, 08:24PM

Post Reply