I believe there is a connection. An your right about Kendalville, it`s not big town even now. My Facebook group is Haslam/Hennessey Genealogy Maryborough, Ireland>>U.S.A
Open group. Theres`s only me in the group, but I am in hope others want to join so we can help each other. I am planning on going to Kendalville in March to look for records.