I am trying to locate informantion on my g,g, garandfather, James Gaffney.<p>He was born in Co. Roscommon in 1810. Parents unknown<br>He left Ireland in the Spring of 1847 for Quebec Canada with his family . His wife's maiden name is thought to be Mary Lulhey. James and Mary both came down with Typhus and Mary died . James survived but could not find his children. He searched all the way to New Orleans but did not find them. In 1859 he became a Dominican brother and died in Kentucky in 1895.<br>Records show that her found his daughter and grandchildren in Boston in 1871. His daughter's married name is not known. <p>I would appreciate any information anyone might have regarding my gg grandfather.<p>Thank you and best regards.<p>John Murphy
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