Hi,
I am trying to locate information regarding Irish ancestors whose children immigrated to the US between 1845 and 1853. I know that both families with surnames Linehan and Relihan lived in Buttevant and probably in Grange. We have a document indicating that a great great grand uncle was born in Grange, Buttevant in November 1818 by the name of Michael Linehan. His parents were Cornelius and Mary Linehan (my great great great grandparents ). Michael's brother was Edward J. and he was my great great grandfather born about 1827. Michael emigrated to New York, about 1848 and Edward followed in 1851. The Relihan family also lived in Buttevant. My great great great grandparents were Dennis Relihan and Johanna Connors Relihan. They emigrated to New York along with their children Cornelius, Ellen, Julia, and Margaret round about 1853. Ellen Relihan married Edward J. Linehan. It turns out that Ellen's brother Cornelius Relihan, married a Catherine Linehan, also from Buttevant. Catherine's father was Edward (not the Edward J mentioned above, but perhaps an uncle to Edward J).
I am trying to find any burial or birth information of these two families and would appreciate some guidance as to my best course of action toward that end. At some point in the next year or two I plan on making a trip to Ireland to see if I can locate the birthplace of my ancestors.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Chris Ivory
