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James Mahoney 1805–1870

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Mahoney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 01 Feb 1805 · Macroom, Cork, Ireland
Died 21 May 1870 · Woodside, Queens County, New York, United States of America
Father John Mahoney
Mother Margt Martin
Spouse Joanna Mahony
Children Catherine Mahony, Cornelius Mahoney, Daniel Mahoney, Florence Mahony, James Mahony, Jeremiah Mahoney, Johanah Mahony, Ketty Donahoe, Mary Mahoney, Michael Mahony, Timothy Mahoney

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Biography

In 1805, James Mahoney entered the world in Macroom, Cork, Ireland, born to john mahoney and margt martin. In 1850, James Mahoney resided in Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA. In 1851, James Mahoney resided in Bristol St James, Gloucestershire, England. James Mahoney married joanna mahony, julia mahoney, mary burke, and had children including catherine mahony, cornelius mahoney, daniel mahoney, florence mahony, james mahony, jeremiah mahoney, johanah mahony, ketty donahoe, mary mahoney, michael mahony, timothy mahoney. James Mahoney passed away in 1870 in Woodside, Queens County, New York, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1851 England Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1861 England Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Immigration New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Church Records Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers

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    Record New York, U.S., U.S. Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880

Life Timeline

1805
Birth of James Mahoney in Macroom, Cork, Ireland
Birth
1850
James Mahoney resided here in Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Residence
1851
James Mahoney resided here in Bristol St James, Gloucestershire, England
Residence
1860
James Mahoney resided here in New York Ward 21 District 5, New York, USA
Residence
1861
James Mahoney resided here in Bristol, St Bartholomew, Bristol St James, Gloucestershire, England
Residence
1870
James Mahoney resided here in Holliston, Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1870
Death of James Mahoney in Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Mahoney

This ancestor line traces from Kilarney, Kerry, Ireland (1781) to Macroom, Cork, Ireland (1805) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Mahoney (1805–1870) was born in Macroom, Cork, Ireland and died in Woodside, Queens County, New York, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Mahoney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Mahoney PTP
1805–1870
Macroom, Cork, Ireland
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Mahoney's Descendants

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James Mahoney PTP 1805–1870