My ggrandfather, George McMahon, 1824-1887, purchased a 10 grave plot in Holy Cross Cemetery on 8 Aug 1853. A Mr. Patrick McMahon was buried in this plot on 13 Aug 1853. Holy Cross has no other information. The Brooklyn Death Register said he was born about 1824 in Ireland. He died as a result of a heat stroke on the streets of Brooklyn according to the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. His age would suggest that he could have been a brother or cousin or nephew to George McMahon. What other reason would there be for him to be buried in George McMahon's family plot? My DNA indicates George and his ancestors were born in County Monaghan, Ireland. I do not know the names of his parents. If any of this sounds familiar to you, please contact me. Ray in Georgia