Thank you! New City was on my short list. In fact it was on top of my list. Not sure I could hit two locations in one day. I was in fact torn between a Bergen centric approach and a Rockland centric approach. Thanks for throwing me back to square one. lol. Does New City have records covering Bergen also? These collections have actual first and second hand records, besides compilations, right? I have well nigh exhausted my research efforts at the DutchDoorGenealogy site and others on the Internet. Although that last one is a moving target. I recently got email addresses for over 50 other researchers on one section of the family tree (thank you, Disbyt). Sadly, not one of the ones most in need. I will probably spend years with just that one result. I'm not really sure what's out in print form to help me, but I suspect it's greater than the digital form. Thank you, Brian On Thu, May 31, 2012 11:35 am, Pat & Walter Wardell wrote: > Two places I'd recommend are: > > The Ridgewood Library, Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ. In addition to the > Library's own collection on local history and genealogy, The Genealogical > Society of Bergen Co. collection is housed here (including my own > compilation on CD on "Early Bergen County Families" which spills over to > include Rockland County, Passaic Co., and further afield in some cases). > > The New City Library, New City, Rockland County, NY which has a "Rockland > Room" with a great collection of material on Rockland County local history > and genealogy. > > Both these locations have excellent librarians who will be happy to help > you and can also suggest other avenues for your research. > > I hope you are able to get most of your questions answered. > > Pat > > > On May 31, 2012, at 12:48 PM, Brian J Densmore wrote: > >> I'll be in NY for several days. I have a number of easy to hard tasks on >> my wish list for NY. What types of realistic goals are possible in >> Rockland/Bergen county in a day's worth of research? >> ...

Have you gone to: http://www.dutchdoorgenealogy.com/ -----Original Message----- From: nyrockla-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nyrockla-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Brian J Densmore Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:48 PM To: nyrockla@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYROCKLA] What is possible in a day's research? I'll be in NY for several days. I have a number of easy to hard tasks on my wish list for NY. What types of realistic goals are possible in Rockland/Bergen county in a day's worth of research? Some of the things I'd like to find: I'd really love to find the details, including parents of Anne Secor *(1785-1795), oo Edward (Adrian) Waldron (the younger) [10 Feb 1803, West Hempstead], +(1820-1825), likely in Haverstraw (but who knows with the Waldron Clan). Other things: 1. Calvin Waldron oo Mary Youmans, ~1836, ?; 2. Thomas Waldron baptism/birth 9 Feb 1856; 3. Mary Youmans death >1898?, probably around Mt. Arlington, NJ. 4. Graves for the above three (Thomas in 1898 and Calvin in 1896 both in Mt. Arlington). 5. Hannah Allison death >1825, (wife of RW Patriot Adrian Waldron). Haverstraw? 6. Jonathon Youmans death (1763-), RW Patriot (yes he enlisted as a teen and served, probably as a gopher, what not). Haverstraw? Son of Jonathon Youmans and Maria Smith. 7. Jonathon's wife's info, Elizabeth DeGraw (18 May 1756 - ?), dau of Johannes DeGrauw and Rachel van Hoorn. 8. Information on George Babcock (1766 - ) son of Thomas Babcock and brother of RW Patriot Isaac Babcock (source: Isaac's RW papers). 9. Anything on George's wife, Elisabeth Jones. 10. and lots, lots more. I expect a good deal of this information to be centered around Haverstraw, but as you know, nothing is that easy with these old Dutch families. I know there are a few wills I'll be looking up, a few cemetery trips (perhaps early in the morning, before normal working hours, or late evening, or even another day). So any tips for best locations to do research are greatly appreciated. I know of a few locations with a lot of resources, but as I've never used any of them, I'd like your opinions on the best places to start to attempt to achieve the most. Thanks, Brian ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYROCKLA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Two places I'd recommend are: The Ridgewood Library, Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ. In addition to the Library's own collection on local history and genealogy, The Genealogical Society of Bergen Co. collection is housed here (including my own compilation on CD on "Early Bergen County Families" which spills over to include Rockland County, Passaic Co., and further afield in some cases). The New City Library, New City, Rockland County, NY which has a "Rockland Room" with a great collection of material on Rockland County local history and genealogy. Both these locations have excellent librarians who will be happy to help you and can also suggest other avenues for your research. I hope you are able to get most of your questions answered. Pat On May 31, 2012, at 12:48 PM, Brian J Densmore wrote: > I'll be in NY for several days. I have a number of easy to hard tasks on > my wish list for NY. What types of realistic goals are possible in > Rockland/Bergen county in a day's worth of research? > > Some of the things I'd like to find: > > I'd really love to find the details, including parents of Anne Secor > *(1785-1795), > oo Edward (Adrian) Waldron (the younger) [10 Feb 1803, West Hempstead], > +(1820-1825), likely in Haverstraw (but who knows with the Waldron Clan). > > Other things: > 1. Calvin Waldron oo Mary Youmans, ~1836, ?; > 2. Thomas Waldron baptism/birth 9 Feb 1856; > 3. Mary Youmans death >1898?, probably around Mt. Arlington, NJ. > 4. Graves for the above three (Thomas in 1898 and Calvin in 1896 both in > Mt. Arlington). > 5. Hannah Allison death >1825, (wife of RW Patriot Adrian Waldron). > Haverstraw? > 6. Jonathon Youmans death (1763-), RW Patriot (yes he enlisted as a teen > and served, probably as a gopher, what not). Haverstraw? Son of Jonathon > Youmans and Maria Smith. > 7. Jonathon's wife's info, Elizabeth DeGraw (18 May 1756 - ?), dau of > Johannes DeGrauw and Rachel van Hoorn. > 8. Information on George Babcock (1766 - ) son of Thomas Babcock and > brother of RW Patriot Isaac Babcock (source: Isaac's RW papers). > 9. Anything on George's wife, Elisabeth Jones. > 10. and lots, lots more. > > I expect a good deal of this information to be centered around Haverstraw, > but as you know, nothing is that easy with these old Dutch families. I > know there are a few wills I'll be looking up, a few cemetery trips > (perhaps early in the morning, before normal working hours, or late > evening, or even another day). > > So any tips for best locations to do research are greatly appreciated. I > know of a few locations with a lot of resources, but as I've never used > any of them, I'd like your opinions on the best places to start to attempt > to achieve the most. > > Thanks, > Brian > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYROCKLA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I'll be in NY for several days. I have a number of easy to hard tasks on my wish list for NY. What types of realistic goals are possible in Rockland/Bergen county in a day's worth of research? Some of the things I'd like to find: I'd really love to find the details, including parents of Anne Secor *(1785-1795), oo Edward (Adrian) Waldron (the younger) [10 Feb 1803, West Hempstead], +(1820-1825), likely in Haverstraw (but who knows with the Waldron Clan). Other things: 1. Calvin Waldron oo Mary Youmans, ~1836, ?; 2. Thomas Waldron baptism/birth 9 Feb 1856; 3. Mary Youmans death >1898?, probably around Mt. Arlington, NJ. 4. Graves for the above three (Thomas in 1898 and Calvin in 1896 both in Mt. Arlington). 5. Hannah Allison death >1825, (wife of RW Patriot Adrian Waldron). Haverstraw? 6. Jonathon Youmans death (1763-), RW Patriot (yes he enlisted as a teen and served, probably as a gopher, what not). Haverstraw? Son of Jonathon Youmans and Maria Smith. 7. Jonathon's wife's info, Elizabeth DeGraw (18 May 1756 - ?), dau of Johannes DeGrauw and Rachel van Hoorn. 8. Information on George Babcock (1766 - ) son of Thomas Babcock and brother of RW Patriot Isaac Babcock (source: Isaac's RW papers). 9. Anything on George's wife, Elisabeth Jones. 10. and lots, lots more. I expect a good deal of this information to be centered around Haverstraw, but as you know, nothing is that easy with these old Dutch families. I know there are a few wills I'll be looking up, a few cemetery trips (perhaps early in the morning, before normal working hours, or late evening, or even another day). So any tips for best locations to do research are greatly appreciated. I know of a few locations with a lot of resources, but as I've never used any of them, I'd like your opinions on the best places to start to attempt to achieve the most. Thanks, Brian

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lauriequinn56 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3582.2.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Chris: Thanks so much for the information. The Leonard connection is very interesting. I have not been able to find the family on an 1850 census either. The following people are listed on the 1860 census: Michael Kearney 35 Mary Kearney 30 Martin Kearney 12 Margaret Kearney 10 Elizabeth Kearney 8 Mary Kearney 6 John Kearney 5 Michael Kearney 1 All of the children were born in New York except for Martin. So Michael and Mary were definitely in New York in 1850 when Mary was born. I had talked to St. Peter's Church a few months ago about doing a search - but time got away and I never wrote to them. The information on Martin Kearney in the Chicago Tribune is great. The house that they lived in on Archer Avenue is still standing. There was a block of building that were titled "McKenna Block" that were initially owned by Martin's father-in-law Barney McKenna. Most of the buildings they owned were torn down to build an expressway in the 1960's. Barney McKenna (Margaret Kearney's father) came from County Monaghan, Ireland to work on the Illinois-Michigan Canal. I always thought that it was Barney McKenna who was the politician. There is some story about a member of the family losing an election because "a goat ate the votes". Thanks - I will send you any information that I find. I have attached Martin's death certificate. Laurie 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ecchavez39 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3582.2.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found this on-line: US Census 1850 Schuylkill, Pennsylvania - Blythe Patrick Leonard 32 laborer, Ireland Mary Leonard, Ireland John Leonard, 7 years - born New York James Leonard, 5 years - born New York Martin Leonard, 2 born - born in PA I wonder whether Mary Leonard divorced Patrick and left him with the two older boys; went to Rockland County, and married Michael Kearney? I am looking for Patrick Leonard with two boys now. I just cannot find the Carney family in any 1850 census records. Chris 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.

There are many war and service veterans buried throughout New York. Come and visit New York Gravemarker Photo Project http://www.newyorkgravestones.org/ To narrow to these photo entries. There are at least 3054 records 1. On home page, click "Search" 2. all counties or select specific county 3. Last Name, change from "Start with" to "Contains" 4. enter specific military designation with () included. RW - Revolutionary War 1812 - War of 1812 (be mindful it is 200 years anniversary) Mex - Mexican CW - Civil War SA - Spanish-American War IW - Indian Wars WWI - World War I WWII - World War II KOR - Korea VN = Vietnam Iraq AFG = Afghanistan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ecchavez39 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3582.2.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Lauri: Below is some information on Martin C Kearney I found in the Chicago Tribune. Maybe you already have the information. I am trying to find the death record for Martin's mother - Mary A. Kearney/Carney. She was living with her son, Michael Kearney in New York in 1897-1899. I cannot locate her after 1899. I will go sometimes in June to San Francisco/Sutro Library. They have all the city directories on film. Will see if I can locate where she lived, with whom, and how long. I will also write to the St. Peter's Church in Haverstraw. They have a number of records. Michael Kearney (father) was naturalized by 1875, based on the New York State census -1875. I appreciate all the information that you have shared so far. Here is a web site for Rockland County. http://www.localarchives.org/newcitylibrary/SearchPage.aspx?searchtext=Kearney&folderid=895 You can find great information there as well, and also in the National Archives-Newspapers. There are a number of Chicago papers listed. I don't know where Michael Carney/Kearney married. Maybe he married Mary A. Leonad on the ship coming over. Maybe Mary A. Leonard was married before and Martin is her son and not the son of Michael. It states in the obituary that Michael Kearney came to Tomins Cove directly? Thanks again. Chris News - The Chicago Tribune, 1888 » November » 9-Nov-1888 » Page 8 Martin C. Kearney, is a brickmaker living in the 6th Ward, on the corner of Archer Ave and Locke Street. He was born in Chicago, is in comfortable circumstances, and quite new to even local politics. News - The Chicago Tribune,1888 » August; 30-Aug-1888; Page 8 Chicago and Alton Railroad Company v. Margaret M. Kearney and Martin C. Kearney, James. W. Scoville, and William Loeb. Petition for condemn. C. Beckville, attorney Newspaper: Chicago Eagle., June 23, 1894, Image - Martin Kearny was elected in the 6th Ward as city officer. CARNEY, MARTIN (1900 U.S. Census); ILLINOIS , BUREAU, 1-WD SPRING VALLEY Age: 64, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: PA; Series: T623 Roll: 238 Page: 3 Martin C. Kearney died 2 January 1909 and was buried Jan. 5, 1909 at Calvry Cemetery, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. (Calvary Cemetery Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. 301 Chicago Ave Evanston - new address) 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lauriequinn56 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3582.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Chris: Thank you so much! I have been trying to find where the Kearney family was from in Ireland for a long time! I have Martin Kearney's death certificate.His place of birth is Pottsville, Pennsylvannia. Martin was the only child listed on documents that was born there; everyone else was born in New York. I am wondering if the family was there for such a short time that it is barely noted? I will continue working on this also. If you every want to know about Martin's family in Chicago I will be more than happy to share the information with you. Thanks so much! Laurie 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.

Hi Ree: What a great job! Looking forward to your next book. Regards, Jeanne -----Original Message----- From: Maria Hopper <reetree@optonline.net> To: njbergen <njbergen@rootsweb.com>; NYRockla <NYRockla@rootsweb.com>; NJpassai <NJpassai@rootsweb.com>; dutch-colonies <dutch-colonies@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thu, May 24, 2012 9:10 pm Subject: Re: [NYROCKLA] NJBERGEN Digest, Vol 7, Issue 38 I have revised my website http://www.reetree.com and added the Index for my soon to be publish (Pease God!) Hopper Family Genealogy The Seventh and Eighth Generation. Also included on the website is a pdf index for the seventh and eighth generations the children of the ninth generation and their spouses (if known) over 6,000 entries. Only two thirds of the entries are surnamed Hopper. Please take a minute to check the index and if you have any information on any of those listed or know of someone who should be include, let me know. Maria (Ree) Hopper, CG* *CG or Certified Genealogist is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogist, used under license by board certified genealogist after periodic evaluation, and the board name is registered in the U.S. Patent Office. The Hopper Family Genealogy; Descendants of Andries Willemszen Hoppe(n); The First Six Generations http://www.reetree.com reetree@optonline.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYROCKLA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Maria: Your website is fascinating. Thank you for your announcement, and congratulations. Completing a goal that takes endless hours is such an accomplishment. The cover of your book is most appealing. Suzanne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maria Hopper" <reetree@optonline.net> Subject: Re: [NYROCKLA] NJBERGEN Digest, Vol 7, Issue 38 >I have revised my website http://www.reetree.com and added the Index > for my soon to be publish (Pease God!) Hopper Family Genealogy The > Seventh and Eighth Generation. > Also included on the website is a pdf index for the seventh and eighth > generations the children of the ninth generation and their spouses (if > known) over 6,000 entries. Only two thirds of the entries are > surnamed Hopper. Please take a minute to check the index and if you > have any information on any of those listed or know of someone who > should be include, let me know. > Maria (Ree) Hopper, CG* > *CG or Certified Genealogist is a service mark of the Board for > Certification of Genealogist, used under license by board certified > genealogist after periodic evaluation, and the board name is > registered in the U.S. Patent Office.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: goodycompton Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/1558.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Connie and Patti are my cousins. Sadly Connie passed away last year. Their parents were Jack Graham and Carrie Henion. They lived in Sloatsburg NY. Jack must be the son of Wilfred and Eleanor as I don't remember Jack having a brother unless he died young. I think the Graham sr. family came from Maryland via pennsylvania. My father and Jack were best friends. I remember Mr. and Mrs. Graham (sr.) Mr. Graham grew corn in the backyard and Mrs. Graham owned a record store and then worked at the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern NY. She used to let us in for free.Funny the things we remember. 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.

I have revised my website http://www.reetree.com and added the Index for my soon to be publish (Pease God!) Hopper Family Genealogy The Seventh and Eighth Generation. Also included on the website is a pdf index for the seventh and eighth generations the children of the ninth generation and their spouses (if known) over 6,000 entries. Only two thirds of the entries are surnamed Hopper. Please take a minute to check the index and if you have any information on any of those listed or know of someone who should be include, let me know. Maria (Ree) Hopper, CG* *CG or Certified Genealogist is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogist, used under license by board certified genealogist after periodic evaluation, and the board name is registered in the U.S. Patent Office. The Hopper Family Genealogy; Descendants of Andries Willemszen Hoppe(n); The First Six Generations http://www.reetree.com reetree@optonline.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chorn50 Surnames: Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3621/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The complete roster of the NY 6th Heavy Artillery has been transcribed and is now available on the NYGenWeb site for Westchester county at the following link: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nywestch/military/sixth-artillery/index.htm Many men from Haverstraw as well as other towns in Rockland County enlisted in this volunteer regiment during the Civil War. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JayWise93 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3620.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bob Conklin - living Robert Randall Conklin b 21 Jul 1911 Newark NJ d 11 Feb 1984 St. Lucie Co FL married Mary Hughes McLean 1913-1979 Mervin Hill Conklin b 7 Aug 1889 Chantam NJ d 4 June 1919 Bellville NJ married Grace May LaFevre 1885-1981 Walter M Conklin b 30 May 1851 Orange Co NJ d 21 March 1916 Newark NJ married (1)Mary A married (2)Lenora Stiles 1862-1927 Walter W Conklin b 6 April 1812 Orange Co NJ d 9 Jan 1886 Rockland NJ married Mary Jane Everett b 27 Oct 1815 NJ I do not have proof of any of this, picked it up from various sources...Only know Bob Conklin is still living. Thanks. Lindy 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JConklinHesselink Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3620.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You'll have better luck if you tell us the location of this family if Conklins. Were they from NY State? Rockland County? Nassau County? Westchester County, etc. Janice 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JayWise93 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3620/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - doing research for a friend, Bob Conklin.. who was the son of Robert Randall Conklin 1911-1984 who was the son of Mervin Hill Conklin 1889-1949 who was the son of Walter M Conklin 1851-1916 who was the son of Walter W Conklin 1812-1886 any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Lindy 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.

I have a lot of Conklins that I'm related to, but none of them by any of the names and dates you mentioned. I was born in Haverstraw in 1935, my father was born in Garnerville, Rockland Co. My father's name was William, and his father was also William. -----Original Message----- From: nyrockla-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nyrockla-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 12:10 PM To: NYROCKLA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYROCKLA] Conklin This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JayWise93 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.ro ckland/3620/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - doing research for a friend, Bob Conklin.. who was the son of Robert Randall Conklin 1911-1984 who was the son of Mervin Hill Conklin 1889-1949 who was the son of Walter M Conklin 1851-1916 who was the son of Walter W Conklin 1812-1886 any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Lindy 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYROCKLA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ecchavez39 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3619/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am still looking for a death record for Mary A. Kearney, widow of Michael Kearney/Carney. I found an obituary of Michael Kearney that reads as follows: Obituary: Mr. Michael Kearney died at his late residence on Sunday evening at the ripe of age of eighty years. Mr. Kearney was born in Kilkenny County, Ireland and came to this country about fifty years ago, landing at Tomkins Cove which has since been his home. October 15, 1896, Rockland County Messenger, Haverstraw, New York. I can't find Mary Kearney in Rockland county in the US Census 1900 records. I believe she is living somewhere in New York with one of her children. Any help would be appreciated and any information on the Kearney family as well. Thank you in advance. Christina Chavez 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ecchavez39 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3582.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know whether you have the obituary of Michael Kearney. I found it this afternoon. Here is what it said: Obituary: Mr. Michael Kearney died at his late residence on Sunday evening at the ripe of age of eighty years. Mr. Kearney was born in Kilkenny County, Ireland and came to this country about fifty years ago, landing at Tomkins Cove which has since been his home. October 15, 1896, Rockland County Messenger, Haverstraw, New York I will continue to look for information on the Michael Kearney family. Looks like he went to New York and not Pennsylvania. Chris 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.