EDWARD E. COONEY, born around 1830 in Belfast, Ire. who came to New York City around 1850. He was married to KATHERINE HART, daughter of JAMES HART. Edward Cooney was originally Protestant, and converted to Catholic upon marrying. EDWARD E. COONEY later owned the Cooney Mattress Co. in Brooklyn, NY. His children were named PETER, EDWARD F., JAMES J., and MARY E. There was also a relative named FRANCIS COONEY, son of PATRICK and his mother's surname was O'BEIRNE. Another JOHN COONEY was also related. Any relations there? T. Barnett semirab@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/