I do not have any information about Mary Coombe, but am wondering about John Gaffney. My great grandfather was Patrick Gaffney--he had a brother John. They were both in CA after living in MA for a time. Patrick married Bridget Gaffney (said to be no relation) and they moved to Idaho. Patrick and John had a sister Mary, and a brother, Frank. I do not know Patrick, John, Mary or Frank's parents. They were from Sligo, Ireland. (Parents and children) Patrick was born in 1825 in Sligo.
Thanks. Virginia