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Recorded as O'Keenan and more usually Keenan, this is an Irish surname. Found mainly in the Ulster and northern counties of Fermanagh and Monaghan, it originates from the ancient pre 10th century Gaelic name O' Cianain meaning "The descendant of the faithful one" or similar. It may not have been entirely coincidence that the clan was famous through out the Medieval Period for producing both high ranking members of the church, and early historians, in several cases the same thing. The first recorded scribe was Adam O' Caianain, who was also the canon of Lisgool in Fermanagh. He is mentioned in the annals known as the "Four Masters" as being the historian to the famous Maguires of County Fermanagh...Select Audience
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Jessica
Hello. I'm related to Alexander Keenan born somewhere in Ireland in 1807. Was married to Margaret McKinley also born somewhere in Ireland. They lived in West Union, NY. I don't have much information on him but would be happy to learn if anyone else does. :)
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Patricia Duggan
Looking for information about a John Keenan 1789-1854 perhaps from County Clare, emigrated to Canada and dies 1/7/1854 in Quebec. Trying to discover where in Clare he was from. Married Mary Whineham. Had 5 children. She eventually made her way to Buffalo, NY after his death in Quebec.
T KEENAN
My great great grandfather Patrick Keenan came to Melbourne, Australia around the 1850s, and lived in Geelong where he was part of the Police Force. He married Ann Brougham, although I l'm not sure when.
Im interested to know exactly when they came to Australia and which part of Ireland he is from but am having trouble finding information ????
Keenan
Hello! My grandfather, Patrick Keenan, was born in Killybegs, Donegal and left home as a teenager to work in Scotland, later emigrating to the US in his early 20's, around the time that WWI was starting. We were told that he didn't want to fight for the British so off he went. He landed in Boston, but settled in Newark NJ. He later married another Irish immigrant, Winifred Crane, and they had three children of which my father, John J. Keenan was the oldest. Since he 'ran away' from home at a young age, we never learned much about my Keenan family tree, and I want to learn more!
Mary Keenan Mackowiak
In my previous post about Peter Keenan from Roscommon, I mistakenly said he arrived in the U.S. in 1951. I meant 1851. :)
Mary Keenan Mackowiak
My second great grandfather was Peter Keenan, he came to the U.S. in 1951 from Roscommon, Ireland, possibly along with his two brothers. He settled in McHenry County, Illinois, USA, working as a farmer. He married Mary (possibly McGlone) also from Ireland, and they had two children. He fought for the Union in the Civil War and was injured at the battle of Spanish Fork, and returned home to IL in 1865. In 1868 his wife died, and he remarried a widow, Catherine Nolan (originally from County Fermanagh, Ireland). I know nothing of Peter's life in Ireland, and would love to know more, if anyone might have any information or tips. Thanks!
Keenan
I am a descendant of Patrick Keenan who married Ann/Anna Nolan/Nowlan. They had at least 3 children who moved to California in the United States: Bridget Keenan (born 1839) who married Patrick Clifford, Peter Keenan (born 1843 or 45 +/-) who married Margaret Hartnett, and Hugh Keenan (born 1849) who never married. I am trying to find what area of Fermanagh the family was from.
Keenan
Looking to find any type of information on my family from Ireland. My dad is Daniel Keenan and my grandfather is Clarence D. Keenan. My dad has no knowledge of where his family came from. My grandfather served in WW2. My great grandfather also Clarence D. Keenan based on ancestry was born in DC in 1898. Based on my 23andMe results, they state that I could of had family ties in Donegal, Cork, and slew of other areas in Ireland. Any type of information would be helpful.
Andrea Smith
I’m trying to find information on my dads family Micheal Stuart Keenan . David Herbert Keenan , Trevor John Keenan and alister Stuart Keenan there fathers name was Arthur S Keenan who date of birth was 1923 and passed away 1998 who through a family tree was my dads full brother my dads name was Gordon Henry Keenan Berry and his dads name was Arthur Keenan 1893 to 1970 and there mum was violet berry1897 until 1979
Charles M. Keenan
Hi:
I have Keenan's and Berry's in my line. My gr grandparents were John James Keenan and Mary Berry from Cumberland, ENG. They came to the US originally about 1880 and lived in southern PA. They returned to Cockermouth, Cumberland, ENG only to return about 1910 to settle in the Rochester, NY area.
Drop me an email at charlesmkeenan1@yahoo.com if this is a match.
Best regards from Western NY
Chuck????
Charles M. Keenan
My Keenan's left the Greyabbey Co.Down area for Dearham, Cumberland, ENG about 1845. My line left Cumberland, ENG for the Rochester, NY, USA about 1910.
Charles Keenan
Charles Keenan, of the Appalachian tribe of Keenans in West Virginia, here.
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John Keenan
Born about 1821 in Fernamagh, Ireland
Immigrated to USA about 1848
Settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Married Susan Gunn
Born about 1822 in Fernamagh, Ireland
They were married in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Keenan
My grandfather was John Patrick Keenan. He was a skilled carpenter and came from a family in NE Victoria at a place named Staghorn Flat. near Wodonga and Albury. Grandpa was an astue man who suffered during and after WW1. Though of an honest disposition, his WW1 experiences led to him being charged with Desertion, though I believe he was in British Casualty Clearing Station prior to a British Red Cross Hospital and then the Rouen rehabilitation hospital in France after suffering the affects of a gas attack. His post WW1 life indicates an industrious man with responsible community values Any links back to a credible path through history of his original family will be greatly appreciated.
Keenan
Trying to find information on Denis Keenan born 1789 Ireland, married Mary Roughan. He died in Canada. I would like info on his parents. Thank You
Michelle
Hello. I am looking for Dennis Keenan married to Mary Roughan. Looking for any information on his parents or siblings. Thank You
Ed
GGrandfatherJohn (Jake) Keenan, married Ann Campbell, sometime around 1890s. Settled in Philadelphia. Both from Ireland. Jake worked in the railyards in Philly.
Keenan
Hi, I know my ancestors came over in 1850. There are a couple of John Keenan's. I will check our family tree book and get back to you.
Thank you,
Karen Keenan
philken
I am trying to find information on John Keenan myggg grandfather..Born in Ireland..place unknown about 1790. He moved to Richmond York married Dorothy Lumley His occupation was shown as a Tinker
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