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John Leahy 1826 – 1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1826

Birth Location: Castle Island, Ballydehob, Cork, Ireland

Death Date: 23 Dec 1903

Death Location: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA

Father: John Leahy

Mother: Hanora Sullivan

Spouse(s): Catherine Flynn

Children(s): Margaret Leahy, Mary Leahy, Edward Leahy, Nora Leahy

John Leahy was born in 1826 in Castle Island, Ballydehob, Cork, Ireland, the child of John (Jack) Leahy and Hanora 'Nora' Sullivan. In 1860, John Leahy resided in Elizabeth Ward 1, Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, US. In 1880, John Leahy resided in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA. John Leahy married Catherine Flynn, and had children including Margaret Leahy, Mary Agnes Leahy, Edward J. Leahy, Nora Leahy. John Leahy passed away in 1903 in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • John Leahy was born in 1826 in Castle Island, Ballydehob, Cork, Ireland, the child of John (Jack) Leahy and Hanora 'Nora' Sullivan.
  • In 1860, John Leahy resided in Elizabeth Ward 1, Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, US.
  • In 1880, John Leahy resided in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA.
  • John Leahy married Catherine Flynn, and had children including Margaret Leahy, Mary Agnes Leahy, Edward J. Leahy, Nora Leahy.
  • John Leahy passed away in 1903 in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Leahy's Ancestors

Self
John Leahy
1826 – 1903
Birth Place: Castle Island, Ballydehob, Cork, Ireland
Parents
John (Jack) Leahy
1797 – 1870
Castle Island, Schull, Co. Cork, Ireland
Hanora ('Nora') Sullivan
1801 – 1886
Ballydehob, Cork, Munster, Ireland
Grandparents
James (Timothy Leahy (The) Kerryman)
1760 – 1840
Kilmorna, Co Kerry, Eire
Mary (Connors) Sullivan
1755 –
Monagea, Limerick, Munster, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Leahy
1740 – 1790
Hanora Brooklodge
1740 – 1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joannis Leahy
1710 – 1770
Eleonorae Bossidy
1710 – 1796
Johannis Mahon
1720 – 1795
Johana Baldin
1735 – 1810

John Leahy's Descendants

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John Leahy (1826 – 23 Dec 1903) m. Catherine Flynn (1 Oct 1826 – )
  1. 1. Margaret Leahy (Abt 1856 – 19 May 1884)
  2. 2. Mary (Agnes) Leahy (abt 1859 – 18 April 1942)
  3. 3. Edward (J.) Leahy (20 Sep 1863 – Bef. 1930)
  4. 4. Nora Leahy (18 Sep 1865 – 1950)

John Leahy's Timeline

4 Records

1826
1826
Birth of John Leahy in Castle Island, Ballydehob, Cork, Ireland
Castle Island, Ballydehob, Cork, Ireland
1860
1860
Age 34
John Leahy resided here in Elizabeth Ward 1, Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth Ward 1, Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
John Leahy resided here in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
1903
23 Dec 1903
Age 77
Death of John Leahy in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: Castle Island, Ballydehob, Cork, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey; Roll: 800; Page: 60C; Enumeration District: 165
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Elizabeth Ward 1, Union, New Jersey; Roll: M653_710; Page: 391; Family History Li

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Elizabeth Ward 1, Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Elizabeth Ward 1, Union, New Jersey; Roll: M653_710; Page: 391; Family History Li

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey; Roll: 800; Page: 60C; Enumeration District: 165

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1903
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA

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