This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rkeane1793 Surnames: Keane, Kane, Cain Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7960.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Keane's all seem to be from Westport area. My grandfather's first marriage in 1877 was reported with name spelled Kane and Cain in the civil and RC church records. Therefore you need to look using various alternate spellings. Also he emigrated to the USA in 1880 and settled in Manchester, NH. Surprisingly there were two Patrick Joseph Keane's in Manchester and both the same age. His second wife was Bridget Gilrain from County Roscommon and her brother John (who also settled in Manchester) was named Kilrain. Good luck in your searching -- it takes a lot of careful work. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.