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William McKenna Co. Monaghan Ireland to Scotland

reidhl — 2012-05-22 06:23:31Z

Looking for information about William McKenna b about 1835 in Co. Monaghan Ireland and his wife Ellen Duffy b about 1840, possibly Co. Fermanagh. William and Ellen were married in Ballybay, Co. Monaghan on May 27th 1862. Both were residents of Caddah at the time. The witnesses at the marriage were Thomas Smith and Catherine McArdle.
By May 1865, William and Ellen were living in Edinburgh, Scotland where their second daughter Mary was born. Their first daughter was Catherine. In September 1865, the McKenna family sailed for South Australia aboard the Lincoln.
I'd like to find anything about William and Ellen's parents and siblings.
Thank you,
Heather.

Re: MCKENNAS LOST

tguldner — 2012-05-16 00:28:59Z

My great grandfather Bernard McKenna (30 Nov 1835 - 10 Feb 1911) married Ellen Kelly in Old St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco 28 Dec 1865. They had a total of 10 children and they moved to NYC where they died and are burried.

Which one of Bernard and Ellen's children are you decenced from?

I have records of many of the decendents but I have been unable to trace our roots to a specific town or county in Ireland. Our family thinks that Bernard came from county Kerry but I have no proof of that.

Let me know what info you want. I'm currently in NJ. Where are you?
Tom Guldner

Re: Francis McKENNA - b Armagh, Ireland

geobreis — 2012-05-03 20:53:39Z

Thank you for your reply, Lorraine. My Francis McKenna is somewhat of a mystery. Though there is some solid evidence he was born in Armagh, his death certificate records his birth in Philadelphia, USA. Somehow he ended up in Australia marrying Rosina Holder in 1874 in Goondiwindi (Queensland). Their daughter Robina Agnes McKenna was my grandmother.

I think you will agree there doesn't seem to be any possible connection with your Francis McKenna.

Best wishes,
Geo.

Re: McKENNA - Question for All Who Bear the Name or Have McKENNA Ancestors/Relatives

MyNewNickName — 2012-05-03 19:56:17Z

Was your Red Paddy also known as Red Paddy Frank
ie McKenna Franks, born 1861 or 2 in my tree (best guess)
Married Rose Ann Fay from Derrylevik
Lived Figullar and Derrygorry
if so contact me relation

Re: McKenna's of Somerville, Mass

MyNewNickName — 2012-05-03 19:55:53Z

Hehehhe yeah John its a maze i'm finding also.
I dunno wot the answer is, i keep thinking one big family tree somehow - for instance a few trees joined up via real connections - into like a family hedge i think.
And that might be a master tree r summat like that
But its very hard when we all split between diff softwares, diff websites we use, etc etc, and how these sites and programs make everything harder if u dont have the money to go full version! But hey this is where we are right now and i ask u to perservere - only today i received contact from a distant relative thanks soley to this message board. And i'm not paid up member. Contact me if u can - and if not reply here and i'll perhaps stick my email up here for hour or two for to establish contact, then i'll take it down agin.
I'll let u view my online tree to see if any use to u.
I have in my ancestry mckena - Franks, Attys, PackyJonnys, and another branch no nickname - from glencordial omagh
Plus i know plenty of nicknamed families up in mckenna country
I'm 20 miles from our ancient hillforts

Re: McKenna's of Somerville, Mass

MyNewNickName — 2012-05-03 19:55:08Z

Well I'm still in early stages of my research - ie
From gathering family info I then:
Used irish census 1901 and 1911 (free to use)
LDS Family Search (free also)
and Griffiths valuation on as about ireland w/site (free)

Also am using free ver MyHeritage software to collate everything. Only now i've started going to relevant parish offices to look at originals.

I've yet to study all my extended ancestors who emigrated as i'm still able to keep going back 1st of all through parish records.

But i'm sure i'll hit a wall or 2 - then my plan to see if i can trace all who left ireland.

I'll prob have to start paying to see American records ie i'm still on free ver here too.

So in summing up - i'm still exhausting all free ways of conducting my research but i'll see where it leads.

I'll keep checking back here for messages but for now here is my email address - contact me with yours and ill invite you to my online tree (MyHeriageSite)

(taken my email address back down)securitysecuritylol

you never know u might see someone - i've about 220 people recorded so far.

But check out free griffiths if not already done so - extremely powerful - able to pinpoint the long buried rubble of ancestors houses - kind of cool

Re: Francis McKENNA - b Armagh, ireland

lotty2011 — 2012-05-02 16:24:49Z

Hi Geo

I'm not sure. my great grandfather was Francis Mckenna born in Glasgow,Scotland in 1874 he married an Esther Heslop from Whitworth, England. Francis' father was also francis mckenna and he married a catharine but i cant make out her maiden name on scotlands people. They were married in Glasgow area of Scotlandin 1872 but there is also reference to Ireland in 1871 (marriage ) not sure if they had to take their vows again with being in a different country. I have a John Mckenna born Ireland as the father catharines father a Colin???? I am not sure that I hawe the right family but my uncle states that Francis Mckenna was born in Rose Street, Govan,Glasgow as stated on his baptism record. Tere were rumours going around that a member of the family went on the run from the police after killing a man for putting a knife to a prostitutes throat but it could be a very tall tale as my grandmother god bless her soul told many as I grew up! Francis born in 1874 came to England after his brother John died after a big mining disaster in lanarkshire. They live in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Mckenna men seemed to like to marry much younger ladies back then. If you think there could be match please let me know as I have been trying to research this family for about six years with not much joy.

Best wishes
Lorraine

Re: McKENNA Baptism, Census and Death Registration in Caldavnet, Tydavnet, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

will_williams1 — 2012-05-01 12:58:00Z

Hi My mother is Bernadette Rafferty from Caldavnet born 1947 her mother was Ellen Mckenna her mothers family were the only Mckennas in that town land. I know this because I was brought up very close to this place and my father Ronald Williams currently owns the land which belonged to that family in Caldavnet I suspect that we maybe related.

Re: Francis McKENNA - b Armagh, ireland

geobreis — 2012-04-30 22:31:19Z

Hi, my great grandfather was Francis McKenna born in Leggacurry, Armagh in 1850, the son of John McKenna and Catherine O'Brien. Francis died in Australia in 1932. I wonder if there is a connection.

Best wishes,
Geo.

Re: McKenna's of Somerville, Mass

John6ie — 2012-04-28 21:07:53Z

Thanks for that. I'll e-m you so I have it. I can't go back to IRE until I'm sure.I've hit a brick wall here in the states. I'll check out what you sent. Thanks for that .

John

P.S. When I was caught up with the "Roots" thing mid 70's I too would hit the parish records. Good thing me and the holy father could read Latin. ;> Now, the Archdiosise grabbed all the books to one central location. Just a matter of time before they start charging. But for now it's free.

Re: McKenna's of Somerville, Mass

John6ie — 2012-04-28 20:34:46Z

Thanks for the reply. My kin, I believe, come over and landed in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, then moved to Somerville, Mass around 1858-1862. I'm still here in Somerville.

JohnB193@yahoo.com

Thanks for amny help

John J. McKenna

McKenna's of Somerville, Mass

John6ie — 2012-04-27 19:02:10Z

Has anyone tried to sort through this clan? I've been a year on it and still a few puzzles of 1800's stuff. Would love to discuss/share info.

John J. McKenna

Re: McKENNA - Question for All Who Bear the Name or Have McKENNA Ancestors/Relatives

elliott440 — 2012-04-27 17:42:06Z

So happy to see your reply, yes the same Red Paddy Frank. My grandfather was Barny Frank his younger brother. Happ to give you my e mail address on anceste
ry messages. Thanks agin Bernadette

Catherine McKENNA - b Ireland, abt 1831

McArthur89 — 2012-04-24 02:13:58Z

I am searching for a Catherine McKenna. I know she married a John Bell and they lived in Lancashire, England. They had 5 children Ellen b abt 1855, Robert b Feb 1858, John abt 1859,Joseph b Dec 1862 and William b abt 1864. The boys all immigrated to the US in the 1880's. I'm finding it difficult to find any information on her.
Thanks, Deb

Re: Bernard McKENNA in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania

jujujef1 — 2012-04-24 01:56:17Z

Thanks for your reply, my ggf died in 1914 and is the one buried in Holy Cross. I still have not found his wife Ellen (nee McKeever). However most of my family is buried in Holy Sepulchre. I must have erred when I said he was in H. Sepulchre.

Re: McKenna boys in Nevada MO Orphanage

mom5344 — 2012-04-20 11:35:57Z

Yes. Absolutely.
You can reply @ Cafema7671@aol.com. I can answer on there much better.
Thank you so much.
Have a great day,
Connie

Re: McKenna boys in Nevada MO Orphanage

JayneStaley2 — 2012-04-14 23:15:16Z

I believe I know what happened to James. Are you still interested in information?

MCKENNA Mary GREEN 1922 1996 beloved mother and grandmother

t42Restland — 2012-04-09 11:43:22Z

MCKENNA Mary GREEN 1922 1996 beloved mother and grandmother

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 226,624 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

Sgt. Allen R. McKenna Jr., of Noble, Okla., died Feb. 21, 2012

RIP2012 — 2012-04-01 00:31:25Z

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 129-12
February 22, 2012
DOD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Allen R. McKenna Jr., 28, of Noble, Okla., died Feb. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

For more information the media may contact the 4th Infantry Division public affairs at 719-503-0921.

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=15080

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McKenna/Fitzgerald Family

koleary144 — 2012-03-28 18:50:00Z

Looking for anyone related to Ann Fitzgerald and James McKenna. I find them first in a church records in St. Andrews West, Ontario, Canada.
Ann: born in Ireland, 1808
James: born in Ireland, 1794
James died in Detroit, Michigan in 1854.
I completely lose track of Ann after this date.
Thanks for any help.
Kathy O'Leary

McKENNA / HENNESSY

marigold64 — 2012-03-26 23:10:45Z

I have a John McKenna born about 1904, married a May (Mary) Hennessy in New York City about 1926. In the 1930 census they were living with her parents, Daniel and Mary Hennessy. Any info appreciated.

Re: Bernard McKENNA in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania

MICKMICK77 — 2012-03-26 22:37:26Z

I see your asking about a Bernard McKenna in two places.
....You have Holy Cross in your heading, then you have Holy
Sepulcre Cemetery.
....the second is in Cheltenham, Montgomery County,a few
blocks outside of Philly.
....My Granduncle, Bernard is in the Cheltenham one.
he passed in 1928 and was a Philadelphia, Police Officer.

Re: McKINNEY --> McKENNA from Scotland

gkbopp — 2012-03-14 09:10:52Z

There is a McKenna Y-DNA Project (also a McKinney). If you want links to more info, email me at gkbopp@gmailcom

Re: McKINNEY --> McKENNA from Scotland

rmckenna132 — 2012-03-13 20:11:14Z

It’s a tuff family to track down, especially with the limited information I have. I haven’t had any breakthroughs yet, but if I find something out I will let you know!

Re: McKINNEY --> McKENNA from Scotland

jim61spi — 2012-03-12 04:15:36Z

I too am having a difficult time finding information on our McKenna ancestory, my great grand father was a John McKenna who may have been born in Grafton NSW,1876 but other than that I am at a loss.

Re: Wishing to contact more McKENNAs

krap130 — 2012-03-04 06:04:22Z

I have information on alfred washington mc kenna was married to my great great grandmother Honoria in australia 1858

michael McKenna & Anna F Carmody

coldpaws1 — 2012-03-04 00:26:22Z

Anna F carmody DOB March 1889, ( Father Martin Carmody, mother Catherine O'Gorman) was born in Carrigaholt, Co Clare ireland in Jan 1886. From research , she immigrated to Scotland, and married a Michael McKenna in Motherwell on 10 July 1916.

With the difficulty with access to Scottish Records, does anyone have a Family link to the above

Re: McKINNEY --> McKENNA from Scotland

williamfcraigjr — 2012-01-22 02:49:42Z

here is what ive found about harry mckenna,his father in law herman fisher is living with him and his wife in the 1900 census.

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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Mckenna
Age: 38
Birth Date: Dec 1861
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky
[Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Tillie R Mckenna
Marriage Year: 1890
Years Married: 10
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Household Members: Name Age
Harry Mckenna 38 kentucky
Tillie R Mckenna wife 38 mississippi
Leo Mckenna son 18 indiana
Lillie Mckenna daughter 13 kentucky
Annie Mckenna daughter 10 kentucky
Tillie Mckenna daughter 4 kentucky
William Mckenna 6/12 kentucky
Herman Fisher fason ther-in-law 70 germany

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1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Mckenna
Age in 1910: 48
Birth Year: 1862
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Tillie Mckenna
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members: Name Age
Harry Mckenna 48 kentucky
Tillie Mckenna wife 47 missouri
Tillie R Mckenna daughter 15 kentucky
[14]
William Mckenna daughter 10 kentucky
Eddy Mckenna daughter 8 kentucky
Annied Mckenna step-daughter 20 kentucky
Lillie Mckenna step-daughter 23 kentucky
Lousie Mckenna grandaughter daughter 4 kentucky
Charles Mckenna grandson 2 kentucky

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Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
Name: Harry Mckenna
Birthplace: Kentucky
County: Jefferson, Louisville
Relatives: Wife Tillie 47, Missouri
Daughter Tillie R 14, Kentucky
Son William 10, Kentucky
Son Eddy 08, Kentucky
Stepdaugther Annie 20, Indiana
Stepdaugther Lillie 23, Indiana
Granddaughter Louise 04, Indiana
Granddaughter Charles 02, Indiana

Enumeration District: 0226
Visit: 0123
Color: W
Age: 48

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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Mckenna
Age: 59
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Marital Status: Widow
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Home Owned: Rent
Household Members: Name Age
Harry Mckenna 59 kentucky
William Mckenna son 30 kenyucky
Edward Mckenna son 18 kentucky

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Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
Name: Harry Mckenna
Death Date: 4 Jun 1929
Death Place: Jefferson
Age: 68
Volume: 35
Certificate: 17101

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McKINNEY --> McKENNA from Scotland

rmckenna132 — 2012-01-22 00:07:37Z

I am trying to trace my McKenna family and am currently trying to tie into a particular family. I think they started out as McKinney from Scotland and then for some unknown reason their children started going by McKenna (I think). My grandmother made mention to a name change in her husbands family but no one knows for sure. What I have found so far is below.

According to the 1870 Census

Wm Mckinney [Scotland] 55 [1815] Labor
Mary Mckinney [Scotland] 50 [1820]
**John Mckinney [Scotland 1850 census] 29 [1841]
Jennie Mckinney [Canada] 26 [1844] Millines
Margaret Mckinney [OH] 24 [1846]
Mary Mckinney [Penn.] 22 [1848] Chemical
**Elizabeth Mckinney [OH 1850 Census] 21 [1849]
Samuel Mckinney [OH] 17 [1853] Blacksmith
Willie Mckinney [IN] 12 [1858]
Harry Mckinney [KY] 9 [1861]

** I think that Harry might be my 3rd Great Grandfather.

Later I have found KY death certificates for a John McKenna born 1840, Jeannette born 1842 and Margaret born 1845. All with the mother’s name of Marry Harris born in Scotland, but I’m not sure if that is her maiden name. I am unable to find anybody else in the family so I’m not entirely sure if my name switch theory is entirely correct. If anyone could give me any leads I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!!

McKENNA / McKEEVER

jujujef1 — 2012-01-15 18:52:39Z

Looking for records on Bernard McKenna who married Ellen McKeever in Philadelphia Had a son James who became a Philly police officer

Patrick McKENNA from Ireland

djhughes54 — 2012-01-15 18:50:16Z

I am searching for Patrick McKenna who was born in Ireland in Nov 1840. He immigrated to the US in 1868 and family lore says he came with 2 sisters who then immigrated to Canada. In 1900 he was living in Pittsburgh PA with his wife-Catherine McCaffrey (who was born in PA). No one knows where Patrick came from in Ireland and Ireland is FULL of Patrick McKennas! Any hints on how to narrow him down? I have never found a middle name for him. He named his first born son "Patrick Vincent".

Lt. William J. McKENNA of St. Louis, Missouri - 1944

drbrownlee — 2012-01-07 21:14:32Z

William is pictured in the Class 30 yearbook of the Medical Replacement Training Center at Camp Barkeley near Abilene, Texas. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Charles McKENNA / Agnes CAIRNS - Dumbartonshire, Scotland

MCKENNATM — 2012-01-07 21:12:25Z

Seeking descendents of Charles McKenna b. 1857 Old Monkland,Lanarkshire, Scotland and wife: Agnes Cairns b. 1859 Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire, Scotland.
Children:
Michael b. 1884
Janet b. 1889
Hugh b. 1891
Resided Kirkintilloch in 1891 and 1901 Scotland census.

Tom McKenna

Re: MCKENNA FAMILY

Lockes2006 — 2012-01-02 19:29:49Z

Catherine Varley and Francis McKenna are my great-great-grandparents. I don't have a lot of information, but I do have Catherine's obituary. Are you still searching for information? I'm also curious to compare notes.

Re: Some McKENNA Marriages in New Jersey, 1848-1893

DonnellyBurgess — 2011-12-28 04:01:31Z

Hi and thanks for the quick response!

I'm interested in after 1880, if that helps to narrow it down.

I've been digging on www.familysearch.org, without much success, so I suspect there may be more on the CDs. I've had good success on my Hughes and Holleran lines, but not my Donnelly line.

If you can screenprint to an image or PDF, I'll be happy to give you an email address, to save your having to transcribe.

I have not been able to determine any siblings/parents for my great-grandfather, so I'm looking for a common link.

Thanks,

Ann

Re: Some McKENNA Marriages in New Jersey, 1848-1893

JoMac53 — 2011-12-28 03:48:41Z

Hi Ann. There are over 60 Donnelly/Donnolly marriages in Newark and about 25 in Hudson County, all between 1844-1902.

If you could be more specific on either time frame or names, I can get the info to you sooner. Otherwise, it'll take me a little while to transcribe it.

I've been told most of these are on FamilySearch.org now but I don't know for sure about that.

Re: Some McKENNA Marriages in New Jersey, 1848-1893

DonnellyBurgess — 2011-12-28 03:46:17Z

I have a very minor McKenna connection and came across your post which also mentions "Donnolly." Donnelly is my primary paternal line.

My Donnelly family lived in East Newark/Harrison, New Jersey. Could I ask a favor of a look-up on that CD for Donnelly marriages?

Thanks in advance.

Ann Donnelly

Re: Private Patrick Joseph McKENNA

BobBann — 2011-11-23 00:56:07Z

G'Day Vicki, This man was my Grandfather. I'm interested in your enquiry about him. To make things a bit easier for me please use my email address bobbann@yahoo.com for initial contact. Bob.

Re: Charles McKenna - Scotland

Timmy615 — 2011-11-21 20:10:31Z

I have five Charles McKenna's that I have been mixed up on for a long time. Several others have also have them mixed together. To try and straighten out this mess, this is what I have gleaned from census, birth and marriage records.

1) Charles McKenna, born 9 Feb 1856, Ayr, Ayr, Scotland, son of Michael McKenna/McKinna/McKinnon and Ann McCartney, had a twin sister born on 8 Feb 1856.

2) Charles McKenna, born Feb 1857, Scotland, imigrated to U.S. 1884, married to Isabella in 1897. Isabella was born June 1855 in Scotland. Lived in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island in 1900.

3)Charles Joseph McKenna, born May 1855, Scotland. Son of John McKenna and Margaret White/Whyte. Married Elizabeth McKenna on 7 May 1875 in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Scotland. Elizabeth was the daughter of James McKenna and Catherine Morgan. Elizabeth was born Aug 1856 in Scotland. Charles and Elizabeth's children were James, Catherine, John, charles, Margaret and Thomas Charles McKenna. All but James were born in Pensylvania.

4) Charles McKenna, born about 1838, son of Charles McKenna and Mary Lynch. He married Margaret McNally 13 Sep 1873, Glasgow, Lanark. She was the daughter of James McNally and Mary O'Neil.

5)Charles McKenna, born 29 Mar 1857 Old Monkland, Lanark, son of Hugh McKenna and Jane Boyle. He married Agnes Cairns on 2 Mar 1881, Kirkintillock, Dunbartonshire. She was the daughter of James Cairns and Janet Miller. Charles and Agnes's children were: Michael, Janet, Hugh and James McKenna.

I hope this helps someone. I have copies of the records if you need proof of this information. Enjoy

Tim

Re: Michael McKENNA - NYC, 1901

cindyb2614 — 2011-11-21 02:04:35Z

Found my Michael McKenna. He died 14 Aug 1892. OBIT does not say where or how. Was listed in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Burial was in Holy Cross in Brooklyn in the family plot ~ 18 burials in plot ~one gravestone says McKenna ~ 4 interments identified. Michael, brother Rev Patrick, Brother Felix and Felix's wife ~ 14 more to go.
Have been unable to find a death certificate. Maybe he did not die in NY?
Does any of this help to connect him to your family? I have no idea if he had a wife or children though if he did I would assume they would have been mentioned in the OBIT. His parents were Patrick and Margaret of Eskre, Tyrone, Ireland.

MCKENNA, RIESENBECK, LANDSIEDEL CINCINNATI OH COVINGTON KY IRELAND

mwellwood — 2011-11-12 18:58:31Z

Janet Catherine Louise Riesenbeck Landsiedel.

Her mother was Catherine Mary Rose McKenna Riesenbeck.- born 3/2/1895 in West Covington, KY

Her father was Lawrence Theodore Alouisius (sp?) Riesenbeck - born 1/1/1888 in Cincinnati

Lawrence's parents - Elizabeth & Theodore Riesenbeck - from Germany - Elizabeth died about 1928

Catherine's parents - Mary and Eugene McKenna - from Ireland

Rev Patrick McKenna - b. Monaghan, d. Fermanagh

paulryan000 — 2011-11-09 16:01:03Z

Patrick McKenna was a Catholic priest who died on 10th Sept 1913 in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh, Ireland. He may well be buried in the graveyard in the grounds of St Mary's church.

He had been born in County Monaghan to a mother named Catherine. Going by the available census and death records (which all differ), his year of birth was something around 1861 to 1873. I wouldn't be surprised, however, if the real date was earlier still.

This is a different person to the Patrick McKenna who was Bishop of Clogher diocese from 1909 to 1942.

Does anyone here have any further information about him?

More McKennas in NS at same time

kmckennamn — 2011-11-07 04:48:57Z

James MCKENNA was born in 1802 in County Monaghan or County Tyrone, Ireland. He married Jane McQuade, but I do not know if they married in Ireland or in Nova Scotia.
He immigrated to Kentville, Kings County, Nova Scotia sometime before the birth of his first son, John, in 1841. Three more children were born in Nova Scotia: James (1843), Catherine (1844) and Andrew (1847).
The following letter gives information about the Church they were associated with in Nova Scotia. A letter from Marion Oldershaw, Nova Scotia, 9 Sept 1985:
Dear Mrs. Dougherty:
I found the baptism for ANDREW MCKENNA:
In 1848: 2 Jan at Kentville: baptized Andrew aged two weeks: legitimate son of James McKenna and Jane McQuade. Sponsors: Eugene McGarry and Mary Treanor by Thomas Walsh.
This entry was in the register of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Windsor, NS
Evidently the records for the years 1840-1845 were not available for micro-filming. But at least we found the baptism record for your ancestor, which proves that the family was here, and that they were living in the community of Kentville, Kings County, Nova Scotia. That community was originally called Cornwallis, and was settled in 1762 by families from New England. The Acadians were there before them. The first Catholic Church was not built until 1854. Before then, the community was served by St John’s, in Windsor.

Re: McKENNA - Question for All Who Bear the Name or Have McKENNA Ancestors/Relatives

elliott440 — 2011-10-23 22:14:43Z

I know this is an old post, but it struck me as funny. We have allways said the same about our McKenna side - huge hands (and I assume feet). Our great uncle Red Paddy was famous for his huge hands. Coincidence!

McKENNA - Question for All Who Bear the Name or Have McKENNA Ancestors/Relatives

2011-10-23 22:12:52Z

I'm from Preston, Lancashire, England and was just wondering about how many McKenna's have a certain physical appearance.

My mother is a McKenna, and the name is born by the bulk of my current close relatives, but there is a genetic difference i find intresting.

My feet are size 12, whilst being only 5 foot 7 and a half (about 1.72m). This gene is seen in only my McKenna relatives. The Smith gene, when it has affected the feet, seems to make them more of an average size.

My dad and his dad are both about 5 foot 10 but have only size 8 feet.

I would like to know if this is a gene passed through many McKenna families.

Re: Some McKENNA Marriages in New Jersey, 1848-1893

JoMac53 — 2011-10-06 21:31:24Z

Got it. Look for an email from joforlife (at) aol (dot) com

Re: Some McKENNA Marriages in New Jersey, 1848-1893

DonnellyBurgess — 2011-10-06 21:28:14Z

That's wonderful - thanks SO much!

confidential48 AT gmail.com (just replace the AT with @ and remove the spaces. Giving it to you this way in a public forum helps to cut down on spam harvesting.

Thanks again,

Ann

Re: Some McKENNA Marriages in New Jersey, 1848-1893

JoMac53 — 2011-10-06 21:19:35Z

Ann, I was able to export them to a rich text file. If you give me your email address I'll send it.

I'm glad you asked me if I could do it that way, I never thought to try before.

Jo

Re: Francis McKENNA - b Armagh, ireland

lotty2011 — 2011-10-03 11:44:00Z

Hi Alan

How far have you got back Allan? Let me know I might be able to fill in some gaps for you in your tree. My email address is taylorlorraine66@yahoo.co.uk.

I have put posts up on this site and others but no-one has responded to any unfortunately.

Lorraine

Re: Francis McKENNA - b Armagh, ireland

alanmckenna177 — 2011-10-02 13:23:12Z

hello, ihave tried to learn more. but can not ,but thats life i would like to thank you. for all the hard work, and help in finding our past. alan.