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Re: Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

debewilson1950 — 2012-03-08 00:48:47Z

Were you talking about William, Patrick, Thomas, Denis and Michael? If so how do you know they were brothers???

Re: Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

noemie_ccaveen — 2011-09-02 15:05:18Z

Hi,

I am a Caveen and my family come from the Isle od man. Some of my great-aunt live there but most of the family is living in canada now.

Re: Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

four750 — 2011-03-20 21:15:04Z

I have also found records in Peerage and Baronage books with some sort of grants as yearly as the late 15th century in Kirkcudbrightshire. In the mid' 16th century, there were at least 5 grants to a Mary Cavan there. Two in the town of Kirkcudbright.

I found a few articles about Kirkcudbrightshire. In the 12th century there was what was known as "The land of Cavens," or "The Land of Cavers," depending on which one you read.

By the 13th century, the Douglas' were land owners there.
Clan Douglas claims Cavan, Caven and/or Cavin as a sept.

In the early 13th century, the King of Scotland sent over 300, or more, Scottish warriors to France as "Guardians of the Court" as an alliance against England. Clan Douglas claims several of their Clansmen went.

I know someone who knows a Franciscan Monk named Cavin. He is from a monastery in New York State. He is presently doing work in the Andies mountains. This Monk claims several Cavan's also went to France in this alliance.

The monk claimed his family to have come from County Cavan, Ireland, to the "Colonies" 250 or so years ago. The farthest back any records in County Cavan go is the early 19th century.

Dublin and Kirkcudbrightshire are not that far from each other, so who knows. Either way the Cavan's of Scotland are Dalriad's, which means their ancestors came from Ireland.

Jamie Cavin
four750@msn.com

Re: Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

clerk100 — 2011-03-20 20:04:50Z

We have been to view the Kirkcudbright Cavan graves and to see Cavan park there.
My understanding is that there are records of land transfers in the Kirkcudbright area dating back to the 1400s. I think the family originated in Scotland and not Ireland,

Re: Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

JAHayman — 2011-03-13 04:45:25Z

Hi,

My father's mother was a Cavan. She (Margaret Frances) was born in Belfast, of the second marriage of Robert Cavan, to Margaret Wallace. Not certain of the first wife, but I think Elizabeth. The names that I believe are assosicated with the first marriage are John, Robert, Joseph, Ann Jane and Elizabeth.

Any connections?

Judith

Re: Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

four750 — 2010-07-18 20:25:37Z

My GGGG-Gpa, William is as far back as we can go. He received a land grant in the Tennessee territory, USA in the very early 1800's. He then appears on a census 10-15 years later, but it does not state where he was born. Several distant cousins have done allot of research, but hit a brick wall.
If you know your family to be from Belfast, start searching for the Parish's. They kept very good records for birth, death and marrage.
As I stated in my first post, the earlier I go back, I only find Cavan's in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Since I will probably never know for certain where my William came from, I just want to know the origin and region of the name.
Jamie.

Re: Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

cathycavan — 2010-07-18 01:17:03Z

hi - i too am interested in where the cavan's came from in ireland. My husband is decended from one of 5 brothers who left ireland in the 1840's and came to canada. we have been trying to find out where. The parents were thomas and nancy cavan. We are now thinking that they may have come from the tipperary area. will be following this post closely.

Re: Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

four750 — 2010-07-17 18:15:45Z

Is your Grandfather still alive? ZDoes he, or any other family member know the origin of the name?

Re: Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

rickycanuk — 2010-07-15 22:49:39Z

My Mothers family are Cavans from Belfast, my grandfather came to Canada from Ireland after WW2, and there is some Cavans left...not many but some.

Re: Daniel Cavan born c.1853, Glasgow

coxie72 — 2010-06-18 07:06:56Z

Thanks for answering from my posting in 2007! The Cavans are rather confusing, and I do have the Linwood census 1841 that you mentioned, but that is all, no further proof. I was researching for a friend who was very sick and has since died, she was related to Daniel Cavan- he married Catherine Gallacher/Gallagher in 1880 at Old Kilpatrick, Dumbartonshire.

Re: Daniel Cavan born c.1853, Glasgow

oursanctuary1 — 2010-06-16 01:45:33Z

Looking for Irish Cavan/Caven as well. Noticed in 1841 census there was a Daniel & Mary Cavan and six children listed in Linwood Village. These might be yours.

Re: Cavan from Kircudbrightshire area Scotland (more)

NedraE — 2009-10-19 15:44:14Z

1861 DICKSON VIOLET F 67 TROQUEER /KIRKCUDBRIGHT 882/00 007/00 010
Parish of Troqueer, Barony of Maxwelltown
Address: 2 Market Square
Violet Dickson, Head, Widow, Age 67, Occupation: Innkeper, born Kirkcudbright, Buittle
Jane, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 31, Waiter in Firm, Dumfries shire, Dumfries
Sarah, Daughter, Unmarried, Age 25, Waiter in Firm, Dumfries shire, Dumfries
Michael Shearer, Border, Married, Age 32, Occupation: Hawker of Soft Wares, born Ireland

1867 Deaths in the District of Dalbeattie in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright
Page 2
Name and Surname: Violet Dickson, Widow of James Dickson, Innkeeper
When and Where Died: 1867 January 16th, Calla? Farm-house
Sex: Female, Age: 73 Years
Father: John Caven (deceased)
Mother: Jean Caven, Maiden Surname: Porter (deceased)
Cause of Death: Old age and frailty
Informant: Sarah Caven, Daughter
Registered: 1867, January 19th at Dalbeattie; William Stewart Registrar

Re: Cavan from Kircudbrightshire area Scotland

NedraE — 2009-10-19 15:42:07Z

Violet Cavan b. abt. 1793 to John & Jane Porter in Buittle.

Violet m. James Dickson in 1828, Kirkcudbright. James and Violet's children are Jean, Sarah & Mary

1841 Census
Piece: SCT1841/821 Place: Dumfries -Dumfries-shire Enumeration District: 6
Civil Parish: Dumfries-Burgh Ecclesiastical Parish, Village or Island: New Church
Folio: 6 Page: 17
Address: George Street

Surname First name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks
DIXON James M 55 Servant Outside Census County (1841)
DIXON Violet F 45 Servant Outside Census County (1841)
DIXON Jane F 12 Dumfries-shire
DIXON Sarah F 6 Dumfries-shire
DIXON Mary F 4 Outside Census County (1841)
PORTER Jane F 75 Dependant Outside Census County (1841)
CAVEN William M 20 Journeyman Tailor England
MAXWELL Ann F 25 Dumfries-shire
MAXWELL Agness F 2 Dumfries-shire

1851 Census
Name: DICKSON , James
Address: 2 Market Square, Maxwelltown(882)
Parish: Troqueer
Relationship: head of household
Marital Status: married
Occupation: INNKEEPER (Salutation Inn, Maxwelltown)
Age: 69
Born: born Troqueer Kbt
Household No: 23/1

Nathaniel Cavan died 1824 in Kirkgunzeon Parish

2009-10-19 15:41:24Z

Nathaniel CAVAN married Margaret AFFLECK in Scotland. Nathaniel was born about 1741 and died 16 January 1824. His wife was born about 1747 and died 11 days after her husband. They are buried in Kirkgunzeon Church Yard, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

All their children were born in the parish of Kirkgunzeon:
John 1772
James 1774
Douglass 1775
Samuel 1777
Robert 1780
Mary 1782 (married Richard CORRIE)
Margaret 1784 (married Robert MILLIGAN)
Alexander 1786

Re: Nathaniel Cavan died 1824 in Kirkgunzeon Parish

component — 2009-10-19 15:41:14Z

I am descended from Margaret Caven who married Robert Milligan. They immigrated to Prince Edward Island about 1819. I would like to share further information with you. Click my name to get my email address.

Kim Cavan

JIWelsch — 2009-06-08 21:38:31Z

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa - Kim Cavan, 79, of North Liberty, died Monday, July 30, 2007, at home by the side of his loving wife.

Private burial will be later.

Kim will be missed by his wife, Teune; his children Pom and husband Vieng, Sing, Southone and wife, Pong, Seng and husband Steve, Lane, Porne and wife Regina, Peng, Yua, Oai and wife Melina, Danny and wife Mindy; his brothers Oi and Phanh; his sister Khoum; eight grandchildren and one great- grand child.

Kim was preceded in death by his parents and an older brother and sister.

Re: Cavan

graleystives — 2008-09-19 13:03:32Z

I think there may be a connection - Samuel Cavan (my husband's GGG Grandad) was born in Kircudbright in 1794. He had a younger brother - John - born 1801 - who could be your William's father.
According to my records, the father of John, Smauel and their siblings was Samuel Cavan born 1760, who married Margaret Porter in 1790.
Let me know if this ties in with your records,
Jill

Re: Cavan

jude1976 — 2008-09-18 22:33:50Z

hi my great great grandfather was william cavan he was from scotland he was born around 1839, I think his parents were were john and janet maiden maxwell, william at some point moved to gateshead and had five children john, william, james alexander, if you think there is any link with your family can e mail please at judetheobcure@hotmail.com

Cavan/Caven/Cavin origin

four750 — 2008-01-14 02:33:56Z

I have gone through all the Peerage and Baronage books I can find. There are five which are considered the most accurate. They list five different origins of the name. Kingship of O'Caubauin, (Ireland); Kingship of Keevan, (Ireland); from Kavanuagh, (Ireland); Northern France, meaning "the cave dweller;" and as a Sept of Clan Douglass from Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
I found the earlist listings for land grants to Cavan's in Kirkcudbright. The oldest being eighty acres given to a Archibald Cavan in the 1480's.
I am trying to find a Franciscan Monk, living in the state New York, who's last name is Cavin. He claims that several Cavin's went to France in the 1220's, with about 300 other Scotsman, as an aliegence between the Kings, against England. I know the Scotish king did send about 350 warriors to France in 1221, (I think that's the correct year).
There are alot of Cavan/Caven/Cavin in Southeast Ireland. This area is very close to Southwest Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire.
I do know the name has nothing to do with Co. Cavan, Ireland. My Father and I went there 4 years ago. Dating back to 1820, no one by the name of Cavan has ever lived/ died/married there. The word Cavan is the anglosized version of a gaelic word meaning "the hollow." The township was established in a very round valley, or hollow.
If anyone knows the "real" origin of the name, let us all know.

Jamie Cavin

Daniel Cavan born c.1853, Glasgow

coxie72 — 2007-10-25 10:37:35Z

Seeking any information on families of Daniel Cavan (or Cavin) and his wife Catherine Gallacher/Gallagher, who married on 16th July 1880, Old Kikpatrick, Dumbartonshire.
I have found Daniels' parents and siblings on censuses, his father was Hugh Cavan, born c.1831, Linwood, Renfrew, and Hugh's parents were both born in Ireland.

Would also like to trace families of Daniel and Catherine's children: Mary, born 1882; Catherine, born 1885; Daniel, born 1887; Isabella (Bella) born 1889; Agnes, born 1891; John, born 1895; Thomas, born 1896; Sarah, born 1898; Annie, born 1902.

Re: Nathaniel Cavan died 1824 in Kirkgunzeon Parish

graleystives — 2007-08-24 20:25:14Z

My husband is descended from Samuel Cavan b 1777.

Re: Cavan from Kircudbrightshire area Scotland

graleystives — 2006-11-02 23:20:51Z

My husband is descended from Samuel Cavan (vicar) born Kircudbright 1800 and Samuel (grocer) in Kircudbright born 1756.

Re: Cavan family : Scotland

2005-07-17 07:44:47Z

Just hoping you may be able to give me a link to my ggg grandparents in Scotland, My gg grandfather' (Peter Cavan) according to information I have was born in 1812 in I t hink Kirkmaiden, Ayr, Dumfries Shire Scotland, and his parents were Peter Cavan (??Caven) and Elizabeth McKie.
MY gg grandfather emmigrated from Scotland to Australia arriving in 1841 but I have lost trace before Australia I cannot find him on any ship lists and cannot find his birth or parents.
I found a reference in the Morman lists but although the birth year was correct 1812, the surname was spelt differently, it was Caven.

I know this is a long shot but perhaps you have some knowledge that may help.

Regards

Carol Vella

Cavan/Morrison

Keeper5860 — 2005-03-31 10:30:55Z

Patrick Cavan born 1834 in Ireland, married to Ellen Morrison also born in Ireland. Children born in Scotland were: Thomas 1861, Martin 1862, and Patrick 1868. Children born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA were Joseph 1871, John 1874 and James 1877. I'm looking for any information about this family.

Cavan/Flickenger

Keeper5860 — 2005-01-15 02:59:58Z

I'm looking for information about Thomas Henry Cavan born Aug. 20, 1862 in Scotland. He married Edith Flickenger and they lived in Wilkes Barre, PA. Thomas' parents were Patrick Cavan and Cllan Morrison who were both born in Ireland. Thomas & Edith's children were: Margaret, Ellen, Mary. Thomas, Helen (Honor), Katherine, James, Eugene, Joseph, Arabelle, Phillip, Edith & William. Any information on any of the family would be appreciated.

Re: Cavan

graleystives — 2005-01-04 17:30:31Z

I have been researching my husband (Andrew Cavan) family tree. He is descended from Samuel cavan born in Scotland in 1800 who moved to Northern England where he was a vicar when he died in Lancashire in 1874. Believe he had at least 1 brother.
If may b of relevance to your search let me know and I will email you more,
Jill Cavan

Cavan from Kircudbrightshire area Scotland

quigbg1 — 2004-05-26 22:05:20Z

Hello, we are researching my husband's family from the Kircudbrightshire and surrounding area ( Buittle etc)

Cavan

quigbg1 — 2004-05-26 22:05:20Z

Hello, we are researching my husband's family from the area in and around Kircudbrightshire Scotland, Buittle etc

Phillip Cavan

2003-05-07 16:23:26Z

Phillp Cavan was my mom's uncle who was found guilty of murder in the early 1930's and sentenced to life imprisonment in Eastern State Pennitentary. He was later released because...well as the story is told, someone else committed the crime..Any info you have regarding this story would be of interest to me.

Carrie Cavan

dave_tompsett — 2001-06-28 14:40:38Z

my wife's father's parents: Albert Frederick Johnson
-married in Ontario , a Carrie Cavan, family lore says
she was of USA. Albert died in WWI (France) and Carrie
died in Ontario in 1927. ***If anybody stumbles across a
Carrie Cavan (usa/ontario) i would appreciate
a note: dave.tompsett@sympatico.ca

Cavan family from Haverhill MA USA

2001-03-03 07:09:08Z

Does anyone have any information on the CAVAN family from Haverhill MA USA?
Thank you,
Joanne

cavan

2000-12-02 04:17:56Z

phillip, i am rita durkin's(spada) grandson david. spada@erols.com

Cavan family : Scotland

2000-09-12 08:15:24Z

Hi Amanda,
My name is Graham Cavan, 1 of 4 brothers originally from Coatbridge in Scotland.Feel free to email me on graham_cavan@vie.co.uk with any questions you may have.
Cheers
Graham

CAVAN/Ontario Canada >Pike CO IL/ca 1850-1880

2000-08-25 14:58:31Z

Seeking information about Moses Polly CAVAN b Ontario Canada ca 1850 m Belle JOHNSON b OH. Among their children is Carl A CAVAN b 11-18-1881 Pike CO IL d 5-28-1940 Cook CO IL m Martha Elizabeth GIPSON b Stockton, MO 9-22-1885 d 9-22-1885 d Chicago, Cook CO IL 1-13-1921. Children of Carl and Martha are Jack Gipson CAVAN b 8-5-1909 MO d 12-5-1972 AZ; Vera Martese CAVAN; Maurice CAVAN. Family removed to Chicago ca 1920. Please contact direct .

Cavan family

2000-07-31 01:18:48Z

I want information about the Cavan family from or still living in Scotland.

phillip cavan

2000-01-07 17:00:07Z

Drew

I also get confused w/ this website. I am trying to figure out your e-mail address but I can't find it. E-mail me at SShotzy@aol.com

phillip cavan

2000-01-05 17:53:27Z

I am a neophite on the computer and had a hard time gettinginto you message. Would it be possible to communictae via email address?
Rita Durkin was my cousin. Her father was Patrick and her mother Mary. I know you know this but I wanted to make the connection.
They lived in Phila. I do not remember Rita as that was a long time ago. I almost lost the above anf am not sure how I got back to it.
I live in Lighthouse Point Fl.
It is amazing that the first time I used the family history I heard from a relative. Are you checking put the family tree?
Please reply to me at my EMail as I get confused in the family tree program.

phillip cavan

2000-01-04 17:43:29Z

Drew

My mother's maiden name is Alice Mary Spada and her mother's maiden name was Rita Durkin. Phillip was my mom's great unlce.

phillip cavan

2000-01-02 16:44:54Z

Contact me as I might have some information.
what is your mother's name?