Margaret Kelly, daughter of Frank and Margaret b. about 1822, married John Hanley in Roscommon, possibly Knockcroghery, had 3 children, eldest was Thomas b. 1842. Others born 1845, 1847 according to parish record in Knockcroghery.Went to America between 1847 and 1850.
First American records show only Thomas with parents in 1850 in New London, Connecticut, (other two boys died in Ireland / on ship / in America?) then Margaret has daughter Mary Ellen in 1852. By 1854 no sign of John Hanley or son Thomas (died of illness, accident?) and Margaret remarries William F. Miller, then has 3 more children.
Looking for appropriate Hanley and Kelly families in Knockcroghery or nearby in Roscommon.
lora@gtnp.com