John and Mary Garvey appear in the 1850 census in Dwelling # 1649 Troy, Renssalaer County, New York ages 29 and 24 with three children, James 3, William 1 and John 1 month. In 1860 census Mary is in Green Island, Albany County with five children, and John is in MN with another wife and child. Seeking the descendants of the first marriage to share history. Mary Ellen - Minnesota