Kearns - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Patrick Kearns of Cleveland

Linda_Ference — 2012-05-05 02:27:09Z

Sarah and her sister Margaret are listed in the 1880 orphanage in cleveland. I am still piecing together why they were there. I believe their father and mother both were deceased. However, my grandfather James Lawrence Henry was born after that date. Sarah in 6 and Margaret is 4 in 1880. Margaret remained there for 9 yeaars. Later Margaret ran a children's home in New Castle from 1903 until her death in 1940. It was called the Margaret L. Henry children's home.

Winifred Mary Kearns Williamson Cow thief?

flcoopercrew — 2012-05-04 13:13:09Z

Any one have any ideas how to find out?

My grandfather Paul Williamson told me that one of his female relatives lived in Ireland and wanted to come to the US. (He told me the name but I do not remember it.) The story is that she wanted to come to the US but they were not letting people out willy nilly. Her family and the neighbors came up with a plan. The neighbors would claim she stole their cow, so she would be shipped to America. She would then work and bring the neighbors family over first and then her family.

The thing is, his mother and father were the first in his family in the US so it makes sense the story was about his mother right?

Winifred Mary Kearns Williamson was b. between 1890 and 1892 She died of cancer in 1937

My grandfather had a book documenting all of it (so I know proof exists because I saw it) but it disappeared after his death.

I am not sure where to look to find the proof.

Re: Kearns Brothers Monuments NY

flcoopercrew — 2012-05-03 15:20:24Z

Interesting.
I do not know where my gggrandfather Thomas Kearns entered the country or when.
Makes me wish I listened more attentively when my grandparents talked about it. lol

Re: Kearns Brothers Monuments NY

cryan25 — 2012-05-01 16:55:02Z

Interesting, as my grandfather was Joseph Mathew Kerans, b. 1860 in Montreal Canada. His father was Mathew Joseph -- from Ireland to Montreal. My gf came to the US as a minor with his family (father had died) and settled in MA.

Kearns Brothers Monuments NY

flcoopercrew — 2012-05-01 09:54:43Z

My great grandfather was Joseph Mathew Kearns b. 1882 d. 1937
He had 2 brothers: John T Kearns b. 1875
William A. Kearns b. 1873

Together they formed Kearns brothers monuments located at 211 greenpoint avenue Queens Ny

I am looking for verification information on John T. Kearns, William A. Kearns and their father Thomas Kearns.

Thomas Kearns was a blacksmith b. abt 1838 - 1847 married to Ellen Rohan around 1873

Re: Thomas Henry Kearns 1870

flcoopercrew — 2012-05-01 09:34:51Z

I have a great great grandfather Thomas Kearns was a blacksmith, married to Ellen Rohan, but he was born in 1847.

Re: Sarah Henry Kearns

mskeshaffer1 — 2012-05-01 04:05:56Z

Hello! I am also researching this side of my family. I am the daughter of John H. Speckman, son of Sarah T. Kearns. I recognize your last name- my dad said that he shared the attic with his cousin Donald Dawson when he came to live at Brooklyn Street after his parent's divorce. He said it with a big smile- must have been a good memory, sharing the attic. I know these were difficult times for him.
Martha Speckman Shaffer

Re: Lawrence P. Kearns of Cleveland

mskeshaffer1 — 2012-05-01 04:01:24Z

Linda, are you sure she was a half sister? I'm asking because I found this:
Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962
about Henry Name: Henry
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Carlisle, Lorain, Ohio
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1879
Father's Name: L. Henry
Mother's Name: Sarah Henry
FHL Film Number: 1294334

I have it attached in my ancestry.com tree.
Martha

Re: Lawrence P. Kearns of Cleveland

mskeshaffer1 — 2012-05-01 04:01:23Z

Re: Randolph County, NC 1700's

lanehancocknc — 2012-04-26 02:01:44Z

Have you found any additional information on Hannah?

Re: Patrick Kearns of Cleveland

mskeshaffer1 — 2012-04-17 20:57:00Z

Hello, I am related too. Patrick-John Joseph-Sarah T-John Speckman-Martha Shaffer. I don't have anything earlier than you do, but nice to be related!
Martha

KEARNS James K 1921 1977

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-26 14:27:35Z

KEARNS James K 1921 1977

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KEARNS James H 1894 1934

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-24 12:14:19Z

KEARNS James H 1894 1934

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KEARNS Mable A 1895 1972

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-23 18:18:11Z

KEARNS Mable A 1895 1972

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KEARNS Betty ROGERS married 1 Nov 1952

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-22 18:32:49Z

KEARNS Betty ROGERS married 1 Nov 1952

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KEARNS Walter L 1931 2005 married 1 Nov 1952

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-21 13:49:45Z

KEARNS Walter L 1931 2005 married 1 Nov 1952

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Re: Milo Cecil Kearns

noegruts1 — 2012-02-29 23:38:11Z

Found this on http://www.findagrave.com

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53...

Milo Cecil Kearns

Birth: Sep. 14, 1903
Central City
Linn County
Iowa, USA
Death: Apr. 2, 1962
Hazleton
Buchanan County
Iowa, USA

Milo Cecil Kearns
b. sept 14 1903 Central City, Ia
d. april 2, 1962 Hazleton, Ia

Family links:
Parents:
Mathew Milo Kearns (1883 - 1971)
Edna Mildred Fleming Kearns (1884 - 1955)

Spouse:
Agnes Anneta Gunn Kearns (1910 - 1986)*

Children:
Howard Cecil Kearns (1928 - 1942)*
Edward George Kearns (1930 - 1995)*
Nadine Lucille Kearns Hogan (1935 - 2010)*
Russell Lynn Kearns (1945 - 1996)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Brandon Cemetery
Brandon
Buchanan County
Iowa, USA

Created by: colette harrison
Record added: Jun 02, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 53164039

Kearns Wexford Ireland

maura234 — 2012-02-13 01:52:01Z

I am looking for any Kearns from Ferns Wexford
My grandad's name was Patrick Kearns he died in the 1943 and my grandmother's name was Christina McNamee born in 1914 and died in 1941, they had 3 sons John, Matthew and Patrick. My grandmother's Family came from Cavan.
My Granddad's Father was called John Kearns from Wexford.
Can any one help me
Maura

Re: Lawrence P. Kearns of Cleveland

Linda_Ference — 2012-02-05 01:41:09Z

Hi, I am also researching the Kearns family. Lawrence's mother Sarah Henry Kearns was my grandfather James Henry's half-sister. There was also a Margaret L. Henry who I have done research on.

Lawrence P. Kearns of Cleveland

AlDawson62 — 2012-02-04 19:48:47Z

Also from Cleveland Necrology file:

Id#: 0570775
Name: Kearns, Lawrence P.
Date: Dec 18 1951
Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #123.
Notes: Kearns, Lawrence P., beloved husband of Alice K. (nee Peterson), father of Dorothy, Alice Starner, and grandfather, son of Sarah Kearns, brother of James, Joseph and Loretta Keehan, residence, 2028 West Blvd. Friends may call at the Daniels Funeral Home, 15800 Detroit, where services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 3 p. m.

Sarah Henry Kearns

AlDawson62 — 2012-02-04 19:37:26Z

From the Cleveland Necrology file:

Id#: 0173843
Name: Kearns, John J.
Date: Jan 11 1934
Source: Cemetery record; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #043.
Notes: Kearns: John J., beloved husband of Sarah (nee Henry), father of John, May, Lawrence, Joseph, James, Sarah, Loretta, brother of Timothy J. Kearns and Catherine Powers, suddenly. Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, at 4105 Brooklyn Ave. Funeral Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 9 a. m. 1868 - 1934. Calvary Cemetery Cleveland, Ohio.

Re: Patrick Kearns of Cleveland

DLB125 — 2012-02-04 18:44:09Z

Do you know if Loretta had a daughter named Lillian? Or do you have a Lillian in any of your research?

Thanks.
Deb Burke

Re: Patrick Kearns of Cleveland

Linda_Ference — 2012-01-30 02:45:57Z

Hi, I am to Sarah Henry Kearns who lived in Cleveland, Ohio. Her sister Margaret L. Henry and she were in the St. Joseph Women's Asylum in Cleveland in 1880. I was not sure why, but believe one or both parents died. Sarah's mother was Sarah Hines born in Northern Ireland and her father was Lawrence Henry. they were married in Liverpool, England. My grandfather was James Henry who I believe was born in 1881? He married Christina Ponick in Youngstown, Ohio where he had been a boarder at her parents' home.Sarah Henry married John Kearns. Their children were John, Mary, Lawrence, Joseph, James Sarah, and Loretta

Re: Patrick Kearns of Cleveland

Linda_Ference — 2012-01-30 02:39:58Z

Hi, I am also researching the Kearns from Cleveland. Sarah Henry Kearns was my grandfather's sister or stepsister. I don't have much background on the Henry family. Sarah's mother was Sarah Hines and her father was Lawrence Henry. Sarah Henry married John Kearns in 1884. Their children were John, Mary, Lawrence, Joseph, James, Sarah and Loretta.Sarah and her sister Margaret L. Henry were in an orphanage in Cleveland in 1880.Margaret later ran an orphanage in New Castle named the Margaret L. Henry Children's Home from 1903 until her death in 1940.

Kathryn (Katie) Kearns & William Kearns

mrleavitt_1 — 2012-01-20 02:23:04Z

I am looking for information about my Great Grandmother Kathryn Kearns and her brother William Kearns. I believe they come from County Mayo but know nothing about their parents. I believe Kathryn (Kate or Katie) was born around 1900ish and came to the US at the age of around 17 or 18. Does anyone have any information they can provide? I would greatly appreciate it, thank you!

Re: Do you have pictures?

nkteach — 2011-10-08 16:24:31Z

My Samuel Kearns was born in the 1850's, in Ohio. His wife was Jane Taylor, who survived him by many years. Father - Albert Kearns, mother - Elizabeth Harrod Kearns. Samuel died of a bowel obstruction in Ohio, at age 43. He had two daughters, an infant, and a 20 yr. old at that time, and one son, Frank, who lived and died in Knox Co. Frank was my husband's grandfather.

Re: Kearns from Lancashire, England Anyone? How to find a Maiden name?

dfkearns1 — 2011-10-08 04:27:21Z

Very interesting to find a Kearns family living in Newton in 1891, which is next door to Kirkham.
My Kearns family mystery lies in this area as my Grandfather Frank Kearns is found in the 1901 census under the name George Kearns in the Kirkham workhouse age 5 born Preston Lancashire, he never knew how he came to be in the workhouse or who his family was, maybe there may be a connection or not.
Thanks for your post, very interesting.

Re: Do you have pictures?

absimmons — 2011-09-25 23:45:22Z

This is the other way was cairns now is Kearns they moved from Ireland to Pennsylvnia :( needing a pic of Samuel. thanks anyway!

Re: Do you have pictures?

rosthompson — 2011-09-25 06:15:30Z

I do not have any Samuel in my line. Where was Samuel born or where did he live? I have Kearns ancestors who changed their name to Cairns in Glasgow, but not the other way around

Do you have pictures?

absimmons — 2011-09-25 05:31:53Z

I know this family line a little it is a friends reltive. We are trying to find ny pics of this individual. His name was Cairns before changed to Kearns. If you can help at all that would be great!

Milo Cecil Kearns

ordinaryone1411 — 2011-09-21 21:47:02Z

I am looking for any information that anybody can provide to help me with my search in my family history. On my mothers side, I am specifically looking for information regarding the families of Milo C. Kearns and Agnes A. Gunn. I appreciate any help anyone has to offer.

KEARNS James T - Vietnam Wall section 2E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-09-19 23:57:18Z

KEARNS James T - Vietnam Wall section 2E

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KEARNS from Newton and then Miles Platting. How to find Maiden name?

BostonKathrynAtYahoo — 2011-09-11 14:31:02Z

According to the 1901 Census, Mark and Bridget Kearns lived with their children Owen, Winifred, Margaret, Mark and Mary in Miles Platting, Lancashire. In the 1891 Census, they lived in Newton, Lancashire. The first children were born in Sheffield, Yorkshire according to the census. According to the little I can find on the FamilySearch.org 1911 Census, the parents were from Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland.

Apparently, the birth records did not put down the mother's maiden name until 1911.

Any leads on finding Bridget's maiden name? I am thinking it is Cawley and that she was married using the name Winifred...and that the family is part of my tree.

Thanks. Kathy

PS. I did post this to the Kearns board as well

Re: Kearns from Newton and then Miles Platting. How to find Maiden name?

AntonyMarr — 2011-09-11 14:24:46Z

The GRO birth indexes don't show the mothers maiden name at that time , but the birth certificates will. Order a certificate for one of the children and it should say mother "Bridget Kearns ...formerly xxxxx"

Kearns from Lancashire, England Anyone? How to find a Maiden name?

BostonKathrynAtYahoo — 2011-09-10 22:24:31Z

Re: Kearns

chkearns3030 — 2011-09-04 02:02:11Z

I think they are from the Maryland area

Re: Kearns

KearnsBrewer — 2011-09-03 15:12:25Z

Any location info on these people? I have a Thomas Kearns in Akron Ohio.

Re: Frank Kearns of Akron, Ohio

KearnsBrewer — 2011-09-03 15:06:38Z

hi Erin,

I just came across this post from april. I tried to email you but it was undeliverable. :-( So, hopefully you get this. My email is thebrewmeister@hotmail.com

Cant wait to hear from you!

Joe

Daniel Kearns

chkearns3030 — 2011-08-22 01:09:05Z

I'm looking for info on Daniel Kearns born around 1856, wife was Julia Beggins, had a son name Hugh, Brothers John A., Joseph, Thomas G., Robert E., William J., and I think Fancis was a brother to. Sisters Mary M. and Agnes.
Any info would be appreciated. Christine Kearns

Re: KEARNS ANCESTORS

gymwhit — 2011-08-18 21:31:08Z

Hi Gail: Thanks for your response. My Owen also had a son Owen and I had to look up his age. Good find. I wish it were my Great Great Grandfather. He was born in 1805 and his wife Sarah in 1815, both in Ireland. I found them in the 1850 US Census in Albany, with my GGF and the name was Kerness. Those who did the Census certainly had poetic license. Thanks again.

Jim

Re: KEARNS ANCESTORS

Gfld62 — 2011-08-17 21:30:36Z

Jim: I found Owen Kearns in 1870 in NY, wife Julia and son James (1 year old). In 1870, he was 35 years old and estimated to have been born in 1835. Is this your ancestor?

I have limited my focus to the St Louis area until I know I have the right "Owen," of which there are many, though the spelling of the name is quite creative.

Gail

Re: KEARNS ANCESTORS

gymwhit — 2011-08-17 18:46:37Z

My paternal Great Great Grandfather was Owen Kearns. I have very little on him, except he was born in Ireland in 1805 and living in Albany, NY in the 1850 US Census. His son James is my Great Grandfather. I know this is a longshot, but he is the only Owen Kearns I have seen info. on.

Jim

Re: KEARNS ANCESTORS

Gfld62 — 2011-08-17 17:59:15Z

Kathleen:

Could Owen Kearns be father to Bernard Thomas Kearns (who was born abour 1867)? Both are buried in Calvary in St. Louis, where other members of the family are also buried.

KEARNS Steven J - Vietnam Wall section 3W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-07-02 20:35:29Z

KEARNS Steven J - Vietnam Wall section 3W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,441 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Patrick J. Kearns &Katie Corcoran, Pittston, PA

robmee — 2011-06-01 10:45:07Z

Thanks for the info. My Carbondale connection is through my Kennedys from the Dundaff Road (now Dundaff Street), my Giblins from Dundaff Street and Manion(Sp?) Avenue, and my Meehans from Jermyn. My grand father and his family briefly lived on Church Street before moving to Scranton (Green Ridge).

My Loughneys first settled near Hawley, then moved to Archbald/Olyphant, where most of them stayed. My great grandfather moved to Pittston. But no known connection to Loughneys in Carbondale.

Re: Patrick J. Kearns &Katie Corcoran, Pittston, PA

bmcdonald160 — 2011-06-01 00:31:07Z

Hi, I grew up in Carbondale, Pa. and there definetly were Loughneys and possibly still are. St. Rose church was founded in 1832.

Re: KEARNS ANCESTORS

Gfld62 — 2011-05-31 01:44:53Z

Kathleen:

I am researching the same family you refer to in your post. (Bernard Owen Kearns) Your post is pretty old; are you still active?
Gail

Re: Searching For Descendants of Patrick Kearns & Mary Lyons

cryan25 — 2011-05-29 12:15:50Z

Thank you again.
I have been on irish roots, but never got any info on siblings - this is very useful. No Owens in Mathew's children, but who knows. Cate

Re: Searching For Descendants of Patrick Kearns & Mary Lyons

dermottob — 2011-05-29 09:42:55Z

Hi Cate

Have you tried irish-roots.ie ? they hold thousands of baptismal & marriage records of Ireland going back to the 1700s. There is a fee for the records though (5 Euros, I think), also theres familysearch.org but that is for beyond 1850s in Ireland so probably irish-roots.ie would be better.
I just had a search on their and could only find one that fit your description.
Mathew Kerns - born 1816 in Meath - to Owen (or Eugene) & Jane Kerns. Siblings include: Thomas (1814), Mathew, James (1818), Catharine (1820), Patrick (1822), Christian (1824), & Anne Kearns (1826).

Hope thats useful.

Best Wishes
Dermot

Re: Searching For Descendants of Patrick Kearns & Mary Lyons

cryan25 — 2011-05-29 00:24:29Z

Thanks, Dermot,
I have no idea where my Mathew came from in Ireland nor who his siblings might have been. He was born between 1811-1816 and died in Montreal in 1868. He was the gf of over 40 children. His wife, Rosetta Hopkins, died in Danvers, MA in 1902. The search goes on.
Cate