I don't know where in Kerry, Ireland my ancestor William GAHEN came from, but he arrived on Prince Edward Island, Canada around 1798 (the lst wave) and maried Margaret WARREN, daughter of Benjamin WARREN 20 Feb. 1800, Richmond's Bay, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. I do not know who Wm. Gahen's father's name was. Wiliam Gahen was a ship's captain. Any information greatly appreciated. thank you.
Saturday 29th Jun 2013, 10:53PM
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Hi
Thank you for your message.
If you haven't already - you may consider trying any of the following sites for further information:
British parliamentary papers on Ireland can be found at: http://eppi.dippam.ac.uk/documents/9824/eppi_pages/215093
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
The Library & Archives of Canada - http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html
Some sites relating to genealogy for County Kerry which may be useful to you are: (there may be fees for some services or resources)
Irish Genealogy: http://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/
Killarney Genealogical Centre: http://www.goireland.com/genealogy/county-centres/locations/kerry-county.htm
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Dear Lynne,
In 1853, there is a William Gahan listed in Ballyseedy which is on the outskirts of modern day Tralee. If William was a name handed down in the family this might be relevant.
I am wondering if this is the same William?
Contact details for Ballyseedy are here
http://limerick.anglican.org/diocesan_directory.php
This is not a name I am familiar with but Gahan can also be found in Kenmare but no William.
Do you know which shipping company William worked with? If you know whether William worshipped in a Catholic or other Church this may be of assistance too.
I do hope you get back in touch so that we can search some more.
Martine