My ancestor Mathew Cahill was born in Temple Michael (County of Longford) between 1793 and 1795. He emigrated to St John's Newfoundland and was married to Mary madden in 1819. She was born circa 1797 in Carrick on Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland. The Cahill family lived in Canada for several generations and eventually moved to Dixon Illinois USA . Edward Cahill was born in St John's in 1845 and died in Dixon Illinois in1896. His daughter (my grandmother) was born Mary Elizabeth Cahill on March 27, 1876 and died on May 10, 1955.
I'm trying to find information about Mathew Cahill - particularly what his life was like in Ireland and why he left Ireland and moved to Canada. I've seen some suggestions that some people left Ireland around that time to seek a career in fishing.
if anyone can shed any light on these questions I would appreciate it
Thanks
Ted Smith
San Jose CA USA
| Additional Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1793 | |
| Townland born | Temple Michael (County of Longford) | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Mary madden | |
| Place & Date of Marriage | in 1819 | |
| Names of Children | Mary Elizabeth Cahill | |
