The following is a listing of the Carmody family from which I descend. This Carmody family originated in Illinois in Macoupin County, specifically Nilwood. This family was headed by James Carmody of Ireland and Bridget Ahern of Ireland. They had the following children: Thomas b. 3 Apr 1865; Mary b. 17 Mar 1868; Patrick Michael b. 17 Dec 1869; Catherine (Kate) b. 1 Oct 1873; Margaret (Maggie) b. 1875; James (Jimmy) b. Apr 1876; Ellen (Ella) (Emma) (Ella Lou) b. 17 Sep 1878; Daniel William b. 21 Oct 1879; Elizabeth (Lizzie) b. 1881 and Anna b. Mar 1887. If any of these names are familiar please contact me at Dbutton2@aol.com Thanks, Dan Dixon