Re: McCaffery/Kennedy
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In reply to:
McCaffery/Kennedy
ann claggett 4/07/07
Anne, Did these McCaffrey, McGilvary and Kennedy familes originate in Ireland? I do not know of any connection to Scotland (yet). My MCaffery line came to New York City in the 1840's and 50's. The first definite location I have been able to link them to and the familes my GG Grandmother and at least 2 sisters married into is in 1856. I have a Redmond Gilvary living in same building as my Ronan family ( GG Grandfather) and while Kennedy is common I have found a Patrick in one of the 4 buildings ( next to one another) with my family. These McCafferys have ties to Kinawley Fermanagh ( Parish shared with Cavan). In the Kinawley Cemetery the name Redmond McCaffrey was found, which gave me cause to note Redmond Gilvary as a possible connection but never saw a link to the Gilvary surname till your post.
Danielle