Five brothers and one sister of our DOHERTY family (sometimes spelled DOUGHERTY/DAUGHERTY) emigrated to the United States between 1858 and 1866. Their father may have been Thomas. They all came to the Miami County, Kansas area. We believe that Thomas and Anna came first to Aubry, Johnson Co, Kansas. Anna married a German Catholic named William Schwartz and Thomas married an Irish lass who had formerly been married to a Miami Indian. We believe they worked hard saved their money and then sent for the rest of the family. I have proof that William Schwartz traveled back to Germany and brought several of his brothers and sisters west. Perhaps he picked the other DOHERTY's on the way. Thomas and Anna may have been the children of Thomas DOHERTY, the elder. The known siblings in this family were: 1) Edward DOHERTY, born about 1818 in County Roscommon, Ireland; death unknown. Edward married Katherine (surname unknown) in Ireland before 1850. They had 7 children, at least 5 of whom were born in Ireland: Bridget, Patrick, Edward, Mary, John, and Annie. 2) Martin DOHERTY, born 1820/1825 in County Roscommon, Ireland; died 13 Jan 1884 in Miami County, Kansas, USA. Martin married 24 August 1867 in Miami County, Kansas, USA to Ellen KELLY born about 1822 in Ireland; died 1889 in Miami County, Kansas, USA. No children. 3) Thomas DOHERTY, born about 1827/1833 in County Roscommon, Ireland; died 20 July 1897 in Miami County, Kansas, USA. Thomas married 15 December 1863 in Miami County, Kansas, USA to Mrs. Eliza Paschal, born in Ireland. They had 5 children: Ellen, William Thomas, Edward, James M. and John. 4) Anna DOHERTY, born 1830 in County Roscommon, Ireland; died 3 August 1895 in Miami County, Kansas, USA. Anna married 30 October 1864 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA to Wilhelm Jacob Schwartz. They had 4 children: Jacob A., Doreatha M., William Anthony and Thomas Edward. 5) Michael DOHERTY, born about 1840 in County Roscommon, Ireland; died 4 April 1903 in Miami County, Kansas, USA. Nothing more is known, but it is believed that he married.. 6) John DOHERTY, born after 1840 in County Roscommon, Ireland; death unknown. John never married. They were an unusual family full of love and laughter, learning and work, achievements in business, etc. We know nothing of how to research in Ireland, but thought that perhaps the Griffith Index might be of help. Does anyone know who we should contact or where we should go here in the States to find information? Being a novice, I thought perhaps someone out there could steer me in the right direction. Any help will be appreciated. If someone is related, we would be happy to share our family with you.