Edward Sullivan b. abt.1820 & Ellen O'keefe abt. 1833 Sullivan came to America Abt. 1854. They came from Skibbereen, Cork County, Ireland They first settled in the state of Maine for about four years, than went to Virginia, but the Civil war was about to brake out. So went to the Gold fields of California. Lived in Grass Valley, California and raised nine children. Worked the Gold mines in and around Nevada City and Grass Valley. They are buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Grass Valley. From Edward & Ellen, there are about three hundred Irish Descendants. Most still live in California. From the Irish naming pattern, Edward's Father could be Dennis Sullivan and mother could be Anne. On Ellen's side her father could be James O'keefe and mother Ellen. Also she could have a brother named Eugene O'keefe. Thanks for your help....Apprecate Anything....and Everything Shirley Sullivan