I'm looking for any information on William Cavanaugh, born in Ireland around 1825. He died May 1, 1898 in Allegan County, Michigan. He was Catholic, and buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Watson, Allegan, Michigan. I'm not sure when he arrived or where he was from, but his wife, Julia Kerwin, daughter of Lawrence Kerwin and Kit Marshall, arrived in 1851. She was born March 4, 1830 in Ireland. They were married in the United States in 1856 (according to a 1900 census record for Julia).

I also believe that he had a brother named Lawrence, and possibly a brother named Edward that died before having children.

His death record says that his parents' names were John Cavanaugh and Maggie Ryan.

A researcher in our line is planning a trip to Ireland this summer, and it would help to know where to begin looking.

Thanks,
Amanda