The McCarthy’s of Limerick
Farmer John McCarthy and his wife Mary Anne Martin lived Curraghtuck, Parish of Ballylanders, County Limerick Ireland. Their families had lived in the area for several generations.
The McCarthy’s had eight children: four boys and four girls. In1910 or shortly thereafter, the second, third and forth oldest children: Johanna Ita (born on July 9th 1889), George (born approximately December 9, 1990) and Mary (born December 17, 1891) immigrated to the United States. The three siblings ended up settling in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
George entered the Navy during World War I. He died at age 32 in 1924.
The two youngest daughters Bridget (born on December 28, 1894) and Helena (aka, Ellen or Lena) and at least one of the brothers remained in Ireland.
The McCarthy’s had eight children: four boys and four girls. In1910 or shortly thereafter, the second, third and forth oldest children: Johanna Ita (born on July 9th 1889), George (born approximately December 9, 1990) and Mary (born December 17, 1891) immigrated to the United States. The three siblings ended up settling in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
George entered the Navy during World War I. He died at age 32 in 1924.
The two youngest daughters Bridget (born on December 28, 1894) and Helena (aka, Ellen or Lena) and at least one of the brothers remained in Ireland.
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