Kerins - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Kerins IRE>NZ

bellmd1 — 2009-11-03 05:35:46Z

Hi Mark,
Great to hear from you,thanks.My Great Grandmother was a sister to your Great Grandfather Charles Henry Kerins.If you would like to communicate more about our family please contact me on morris34@xtra.co.nz
Hope you do..... I have some info on the Kerins and you are welcome to have my line of the family.
Debbie Bell

Re: Kerins IRE>NZ

mkstep — 2009-11-03 01:09:12Z

Hi Debbie
My Connection to Timothy and Harriett is as follows:
They had a son Charles Henry Kerins b 25 Feb 1876 who married Ada Lucilla Fink b 18 Nov 1875. This couple had 2 children Henry and Veronica. Veronica married a Harold McDowall. Their only child was Pauline who married Bill Stephen. I am this couple's eldest son. I have additional info.

Mark Stephen, Wellington

Re: Name change

lyndafellows2000 — 2009-10-13 14:17:55Z

Hello Michael, would you have any memory of the Mahon family from Kinvara? Many thanks!!

Re: Kerins IRE>NZ

bellmd1 — 2009-09-23 10:17:53Z

Hi Mark,
I see you have an interest in Timothy Kerins and Harriet Wimsett.They were my Great Great Grandparents,my line comes down through their daughter Eileen/Ellen.How are you related?Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Debbie Bell (Dargaville)

Re: Kerins IRE>NZ

findexer — 2009-09-15 09:34:09Z

Hello Mark

I'm so sorry the line went cold there for a few months! Yes, if the offer's still open, I'd be grateful to have any info on Timothy Charles, because I have very scant info so far, and possibly not very accurate. My link is his son Thomas Edmund, who was my mum Phyllis's dad. How are you linked to Timothy and Harriett? I have recently 'met' Debbie via Ancestry.com, who is a grandchild of Ellen.

Fiona Corcoran

John H. “Jack” Kerins 1912-2009 Pa.

Lace_Lynch — 2009-07-01 20:09:07Z

HERMITAGE, PENNSYLVANIA. – John H. “Jack” Kerins passed away peacefully at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System of natural causes. He was 97

He was born in Farrell, Pa., March 30, 1912, to Thomas H. and Kathryn M. Kerins.

Jack graduated from Farrell High School in 1929 and gained employment at the Former Gulf Gas Station in Farrell. Eventually he ended up owning the station and managed two other stations for the Gulf Company.

He met his future wife on the front steps of Our Lady of Fatima Church, and after his stint in World War II, he returned to marry Mary Louise Hickey on Oct. 23, 1947, in Clarendon, Pa.

Jack served three years in WWII in the U.S. Army, 22 months of that time in the European Theater with the 63rd Infantry Division and the 1st Military Government Battalion. He was awarded the Silver Star, the highest award for bravery, the Purple Heart and a battlefield commission to a Lieutenant. He participated as an infantryman in the Rhineland, Central Europe and the Ardennes-Alsace Campaigns and received the American Campaign Medal, the EAME medal with three bronze stars, and the Army of Occupation Medal/German Clasp. He was instrumental in liberating the Landsburg concentration camp.

Jack was very proud of his military service, and in 1966 took his family on a tour of the old battlegrounds of France and Germany, at which time he located the exact position of a foxhole that he took cover in for 14 days in the countryside of a small town in Germany.

After his honeymoon to the Grand Canyon and a trip to California, Jack decided he was still a small-town person and returned to Farrell with his new bride. They had heard the local golf course was for sale, but found out that no bank would loan them any money to buy a golf course because there was no future in golf. George Sawhill sold Tam O’Shanter Golf Course to Jack and Mary Lou in November 1947 and loaned them the money himself. After struggling for two years to make expenses, they took the risk on the advice of friend Johnny Pepe, longtime sports editor of The Sharon Herald, and hired Sam Snead to put on an 18-hole exhibition at the course. It proved successful and encouraged new golfers to take up the game. Snead returned two years later for an encore. Jack also had may other famous golfers of the time to promote the game and the course. He was very proud and encouraged women and juniors to play with special programs. He started one of the oldest junior tournaments in the country, now known as the Herald Tam O’Shanter Junior Championship that is 62 years old and still running.

In honor of his 90th birthday, his family started the Jack Kerins Scholarship Fund that honors local student/golfers with college scholarships.

Jack was a Life member of the PGA and the second oldest living PGA member. He was a PGA Quarter Century Club member and was elected to the Tri-State PGA Hall of Fame. He was also honored to be elected into the American Golf Hall of Fame at Foxburg in 1994. The Mercer County Hall of Fame enshrined him in 1987.

He was a charter member and founder and former President of the Northwest PA Golf Course Superintendents Association.

In 1968, he was named the “Man of the Year” by the Shenango Valley Jaycees and the Professional of the Year by the YDAIGA.

Jack was honored as Irishman of the Year in 2002 by the Ancient Order of the Hibernians.

He was a member and one of the founders of the Church of the Good Shepherd in West Middlesex.

He was a former Boy Scout Chairman of Troop 60 and was recipient of the Boy Scout Award and the St. George Boy Scout Award.

Jack was a member of VFW Post No. 5286 and American Legion Post No. 160, both of Farrell; Life member of the Disabled American Veterans Post No. 55; the National Order of Battlefield Commissions; Sharon Elks Lodge 103. He was a charter member of the former Shenango Valley Jaycees, the Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce, former member of the Hermitage Businessmen Assoc., former member of the McDowell Bank Advisory Board, and the Mercer County Historical Society.

Jack loved to travel with his family and enjoyed every day of his life. His trips to Ireland and Scotland with his family to sightsee and golf were very special to him. He enjoyed telling stories of his rounds on the “Old Course” at St. Andrews.

Jack will be sadly missed by his family, friends and employees. He will be making his 1 p.m. tee time with all his old friends every day. He certainly was a part of the “Greatest Generation.”

Surviving are his wife, Mary Louise, at home; two sons, John M. Kerins and wife Kimberly Patterson Kerins, and Richard T. Kerins and wife Paula Conti Kerins; and his three grandchildren, Colleen, Christen and Joseph Kerins, all of Hermitage. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ann Kerins; a brother, Tom Kerins; and his three sisters, Betty Costar, Helen Caven and Alyce Mueller Cheiffo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Jack Kerins Scholarship Fund C/O Shenango Valley Foundation, 33 Chestnut St., Sharon, PA 16146 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Calling hours will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2009, in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 1090 E. State Street in Sharon.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Church of the Good Shepherd in West Middlesex, with Rev. Robert Malene, pastor, as celebrant. A procession will leave the funeral home at 10:15 a.m.

Interment will be in St. Rose Cemetery in Hermitage, with full military honors provided by the honor guard from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5286 in Farrell, Pa.

Friends and family may visit the web site at www.McGonigleFuneralHome.com to send condolences.

Re: Kerins IRE>NZ

mkstep — 2009-06-09 11:00:56Z

Hi Fiona

Are you still interested in extra info re the family of Timothy Charles Kerins - a great great grandfather of mine? I have some but would be interested more myself.

Mark

Maggie Margaret Kerins (nee Tahany) 'Carrigans', Sligo Ire

jvincens — 2009-03-07 19:49:55Z

Looking for information about Maggie and family who never left Ireland as far as I know. Read letter from Maggie to brother Patrick in WA DC in early 1900s in his military papers. Maggie and Patrick's parents names - Patrick Tahany and Ann Scanlon. Also had a sister, Mary, who came to US and lived in NYC.

Re: Thomas Kerins married Annie Murphy 1907 Christchurch NZ

bellmd1 — 2009-02-03 09:06:02Z

Hi Fiona,
My Great Grandmother was a sister to your Thomas Kerins.I would love to find out more about the Kerins' family if you could possibly help.
Debbie

Re: Thomas Kerins married Annie Murphy 1907 Christchurch NZ

findexer — 2009-02-02 09:28:17Z

Hi
Annie Murphy / Kerins was born 13 May 1883 in Lincoln, Canterbury. She died 13 March 1965 in Wellingon, NZ. Her husband Thomas Edmund Kerins was born 18 August 1883 in Carterton, NZ, died 29 September 1960. They are my maternal grandparents. Their oldest is FrancEs, my aunt. Phyllis is my mother.
Fiona

Re: Kerin or Kerins County Clare Ireland

JamesKerins51 — 2008-05-29 16:53:44Z

email me at jgkerins@yahoo.com and we can talk. My dad was Matty, he passed away April 9,2007. My older bros were Tom,Matty,Jackie,Richie and my sisters are Carol,MAry and Martha email lets talk

Re: Kerin or Kerins County Clare Ireland

JamesKerins51 — 2008-05-29 16:47:58Z

i am James from 3e 95th st and Maureen was my 1st cousin

Re: Kerin or Kerins County Clare Ireland

jkerins_1 — 2008-05-01 00:47:03Z

Maureen is my sister.....the 95th street gang....who are you ?...

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

yannisx — 2008-04-09 13:55:55Z

James was my Great,Great Grandfather. He actaully was one of the first black and white minstrels. He and his brother would blacken their faces and do a song and dance routine in the Glasgow theaters. He also performed on the stage in Glasgow doing the soft shoe shuffle in clogs.
His daughter Mary was my Gran, she married a Master Baker John Haran.

Re: Kerin or Kerins County Clare Ireland

JAMK2 — 2008-02-21 01:50:25Z

If Tom was your grandfather, I take it you know all the 96th street gang. Frankie and Marty's (pronounced Matty)families, and Gerry's too.

I went to Mater Christi with Tom, Marty's son andam still contact with Frankies' daughter Maureen.

Re: Kerin or Kerins County Clare Ireland

jkerins_1 — 2007-09-24 12:21:25Z

make that great grandfather..

Re: Kerin or Kerins County Clare Ireland

jkerins_1 — 2007-09-21 22:03:06Z

The Thomas Kerin that you mention, as being a brother to Austin...was my great great grandfather.....after Thomas entered the US, at one point an 's' was added to the last name.

Re: Kerin or Kerins Slievenagry county clare Ireland

mmccawjr — 2007-04-22 01:52:59Z

I have Kerin(s) from Knockaunvkteera, Lisdoonvarna, Callinan's from Ennistymon and Kearns in Connecticut that I am not sure where they are from. Does any of this sound familar.

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

2006-04-23 19:34:39Z

Hi
I am trying to trace a James Kerins. Born approx 1866 in Missouri. Turns up in Glasgow Scotland in 1891 census at 25 married to a Mary O'Neill. He was a Joiner or Carpenter. Any chance he is one of your Kerins?

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

2005-04-06 15:34:34Z

Opps...almost forgot to add the names of the children all match up as well...My great-grgandmother was Mary Kerins-Hellyer (married name).

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

2005-04-06 15:31:52Z

Yes!!! Same Kerins. Thomas J. Kerins Born Oct. 26 1866 in Vencennes, IND. Married to Louise DeLaber Nov. 21, 1900. He was the first President of the Progressive Coal Miners. Died Oct. 31, 1942 in East St. Louis IL. He is the son of Cahterine Conway and Thomas Kerins both born in Ireland. I have many pictures and various other information, as my grandmother remembers many things about him from her childhood. Please e-mail me at ILaCat16@aol.com. I have much more info. that I would like to share with you!

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

2005-04-06 02:21:50Z

My great-great grandfather was Thomas Kerins. He lived in East St. Louis where he was President of the Progressive Coal Miners. He eventually moved to Belleville...all family there now. I think his father's name was Thomas as well. I was hoping that we would possibly be able to exchange information.

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

2005-04-06 02:21:02Z

My great-great grandfather was Thomas Kerins. He lived in East St. Louis where he was President of the Progressive Coal Miners. I think he eventually moved to Belleville...all family there now. I was hoping that we would possibly be able to exchange information.

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

2005-04-06 02:17:26Z

I would love any info you might have. I do not have my info with me tonight...but I will have it with me tomorrow.

Re: Martin Kearns (Kerins)

2005-02-25 16:04:13Z

I too have relatives from Ireland, who are buried in N.J. (Iselin).
I have a John Cairns m. Jane (nee Craig) in Atrim, Ireland, p. to Samuel Cairns (my GFather) b. 12/06/1886 in antrim d. 06/1969 (Iselin, N.J.) Only child. He left Ireland @ sixteen, arrived U.S.A. (via Ellis Island) approx. 1904, either alone or w/an aunt. He had offered to pay his Mom's way to U.S., but she refused to come, staying instead in Ireland w/her 'second' husband, which Samuel did not aparently fair well with.
Samuel m. Ann Godfrey, d/o Richard/Robert and ?? (nee Hinchcliff), b. 1884-1889, assuming N.J., d. 1968 (also in Iselin, N.J.).
They married in 1916 (Rahway, N.J.)had three sons, James, William, and Thomas James (My Dad, who is 80 yrs. old), my Dad being the only living one left in their family .
Any/All info. would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and good luck to all in your quest(s).
Deb

Re: Kerins, upstate NY Boston, or Ireland

2004-12-12 03:24:15Z

My father was Paul Kerins and his brothers were Lamson and Charles and his sister was Annabelle.

Thomas Kerins married Annie Murphy 1907 Christchurch NZ

2004-09-11 21:14:29Z

Looking for above. Mary Was born in 1883 so presumably Thomas born about the same time. They married in 1907
and had the folloing children
Francis, Percy, Gordon and Phyllis.
Mary Murphy was the sister of my husband's grandfather.

Re: Kerin or Kerins County Clare Ireland

2003-11-07 02:45:59Z

Susan,

Sorry it took me so long to find this site.

Your posting says you are a relative of Austin Kerin. (My relatives still spell it without the ‘s’ on the end in Ireland but her, we all have now have the ‘s’,) My middle name is Austin, after my grandfather who left Kilnamona, a little village on the Ennis to Ennistymon Road, around 1890. I was back there three years ago and was speaking with Austin Kerin VII. His father and grandfather, of course both Austins (VI and V) were also there. The boy’s great-grandfather, Austin ‘Sonny’ Kerin (IV) whom I had in 1970 had since passed away. I believe that boy’s great, great, great grandfather, Austin II and my great-grandfather, Thomas were brothers. Anyway, as they understand it the first Kerin into West Clare was an Austin. He had three at least three sons, my Patrick, Austin and my great-grandfather Thomas. I’m sure there were others too.

There were also several cousins Austin, including “Aude” who was in the IRA in the War of Independence. I met him in 1970, but he too has since passed away. He may have been the Austin you refer to who stayed in Ireland. He could have been your grandmother’s brother.

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

2003-04-11 01:20:22Z

My great-great-great grandfather was Thomas J. Kerins. He married Catherine Conway, both from Ireland. They had a son (my great-great grandfather,) Thomas J. Kerins, born in Vencennes, Indiana on Oct. 26, 1886. The family eventually moved to Illinois. I am told that he worked in the coal mines. I am wondering if maybe we are speaking of the same thomas Kerins. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Kerins Clan

2003-04-05 05:58:04Z

hello...I have found a picture of a worman (1800s or very early 1900s)..on back of picture is writen:
Mrs M Kerins
55 Cherry St
Pittsfield, Mass...
I have no idea who she is...whether part of family or a friend of family....how can I find out ? can you tell me?? I sure would appreciate it....Family I'm tracing is King/Bassett....and some Bassetts are in Clinton Mass in 1893....so this could be someone from around that era
again, Thanks
D.

Re: Kerins IRE>NZ

2001-12-05 23:38:13Z

My dad, David kerins was born in tralee county Kerrry in 1923.
His dad's name was Michael Kerins. I do recall my dad mentioning a Charlie Kerins from tralee at one stage but this guy had a notorious reputation !

Re: Alton, Illinois

doerschlag — 2005-04-13 16:03:40Z

I have Reilly's in Alton, Illinois, as well as St. Thomas, Le Sueur County and Belle Plaine, Scott County, (both in Minnesota) in the 1850s to 1890s.

KERINS,SLIGO

MLAVERYTY5810 — 2003-08-08 12:23:47Z

IN THE KERINS FAMILY WAS A SISTER NAMED CIS,HER NAME WAS BRIDGET MARY KERINS,SHE WAS THE OLDEST OF THE KERINS CHILDREN AS A RESULT THE FAMILY CALLED HER CIS (SISTER).THE ONLY ONE LIVING IS MONA,WHO LIVES WITH HER FAMILY,AND IS IN GOOD HEALTH.I HOPE I FILLED IN ALL THE GAP'S FOR YOU.IT'S A SMALL WORLD,JUST HAPPENED TO DROP BY ANCESTRY.COM. ALPHA-OMEGA (MARY J LAVERTY

KERINS,SLIGO

MLAVERYTY5810 — 2003-08-08 12:23:47Z

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR 2001 TO YOU AND YOUR'S IN SCOTLAND FROM YOUR COUSIN IN THE U.S.A. MARY

Re: Kerin or Kerins Slievenagry county clare Ireland

sueraymas — 2004-01-17 01:59:43Z

my grandmother's family was from Slievenagry and she was the youngest of 6 kids. Mary, Bridget and Austin stayed behind in Ireland while elizabeth, patrick and michael emigrated. Cousins were the Callinan's and the Geraghty's. If your family is from Slievenagry - I would love to hear from you.

Re: Kerins Family

wkerins — 2006-05-06 19:47:03Z

Deby, my name is William A. KERINS and I can help you. The way I calculate it, I am your daughter's 2nd cousin once removed. William KERINS senior and my father were first cousins. I have met Bill KERINS and his wife Margurite DOM when they were living in Sparta, WI. I would love to share the information I have with you. I am sorry that I did not see this sooner. I hope that you are still interested.

Re: Kerins Family Info

wkerins — 2006-02-23 04:15:02Z

Hello Jackie,
My name is William Anthony KERINS and I am working on family genealogy and the KERINSES prove to be rather elusive. Our line came to Chicago around 1872. From what I know or have been told, we are supposedly from the Parrish of Sooey, Rivertown, County Sligo. John KERINS married Winifred O'CONNELL and it seems their childrenall came to Chicago, but they did not. I got the names from my greatgrandfather's death certificate. I am not sure how accurate the son was. From what I have gathered, there were 5 children: Patrick, Owen, James (my ggrandfather), Catherine (married MCLAUGHLIN), and Honora (never married). It seems there was a terrible riff when Owen passed away and the family grew apart. James was married in Ireland to Honora (Jane) SHORT from Enniskellen. Their oldest son James was born before coming to the U.S., but all the other children were born in America. I found their baptismals at Holy Family Church in Chicago, but KEARNS was used and in the 1900 census they spelled it CURRANS, so I do not know what it really was. When we visited Sligo 1999, we tried to look up the family but had no luck. At the school, the index had listed only one KERINS and the page had been torn out. When I went to Holy Family to check on information about my grandfather's (Michael George) marriage to Francis MAROUSEK, I found that KEARNS had been crossed out and the spelling changed to KERINS. The marriage took place in 1917. Well, I do not want to run on too long. I do not know if this is of value to you. Good luck in your research.
Bill KERINS

Thomas Kerins, 1899

k8hanley — 2006-11-17 17:08:56Z

Extracted from 1899 Our World Newspapers. No additional Information is available.
KERINS, Thomas, d. Feb. 4. Funeral was held at the family residence , 308 North St. Paul's St., Rochester, with Mass at St. Bridget's Church.

Re: Kerins in Columbus Ohio

lewicki77 — 2005-02-17 18:29:19Z

Hi there, my name is Katie. I think the Margaret Downes that you mention is my great grandmother, my moms mom Mary Catherine Downes mom. I dont know a lot about Margaret Downes family, only that her mothers name was Mary Kerins and fathers William Cronin. Margaret had two sisters that I know of Anne and Nora and that she was born in Ireland. How are you realated to the Kerins?

Kerins

pamelajoytodd — 2006-08-27 00:54:20Z

My great grandmother was Ellen Kerins from Co. Clare. Ellen married John Thyne. Ellen born about 1834. I do not have any other information but does anyone recognise these names. Love to hear from anyone.

Andrew Kerins of Finch, Stormont, Ontario, Canada

bigwills_ — 2005-04-06 03:30:23Z

Re: Kerins Family

truckerdeby — 2004-09-27 08:42:51Z

Hi,
My name is Deby (formerly a Kerins thru marriage, no longer since divorce) and I hope I am not bothering you but I am looking to find relatives of my daughter. Her father refused to acknowledge her at birth (yes we were married at the time but he was sure he was not "at fault" for a daughter) and both of his parents have passed away. I know that Dad had relatives back in Illinois because I do remember him talking about growing up in Cicero. His name was William Joseph Kerins and he married Marguerite Mary Dom around 1974. They had only one natural born child, son Bill Jr. in 1949.

I would appreciate any information if this is any way connected to yourself.

If not, than I apologize for the intrusion.

Respectfully,
Deby Zimmerman

Re: Kerins

info2877 — 2003-11-05 16:10:13Z

Could John's middle name possibly be Austin? If so I might have some information about this person. And I would be most interested in any information you have on him. He might be my grandfather as well.

Maggy Sasser

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

kmkerins1 — 2005-04-06 00:18:21Z

If you check this board, Tim Carpenter is a descendant of the Thomas Kerins you are interested in.

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

kmkerins1 — 2005-04-06 00:14:33Z

Got the Thomases off a generation. Thomas who married Catherine Conway did have a son Thomas who at least settled in Iowa. I have info about his descendants.

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

kmkerins1 — 2005-04-06 00:13:20Z

Your great great grandfather may have been my greatgrandfather. Thomas Kerins and his wife Catherine Conway Kerins moved to Illinois with their children where he died shortly before 1880. Catherine is listed as a widow int he 1880 census with her 2 year old youngest child Kate (among others). My grandfather was James sone of Thomas. Do get in contact with me!!

Re: Kerins Ire>Ind>Ill/Mo

kmkerins1 — 2005-04-06 05:55:19Z

I have Thomas (1886-1942) born in Vincennes maried to Louisa Mary DeLaber. They had 4 children: Lucille, Thomas, Mary and Catherine. I have some cemetary records and newspaper articles. Let me know if we have any matching info. Loking forward to hearing from you.

Kerin or Kerins County Clare Ireland

sueraymas1 — 2004-01-16 15:19:46Z

Looking for information on the following Kerin or Kerins from County Clare Ireland. All are children of Timothy and Bridgette who lived on a farm in Roadford, Ireland. They had quite a few children, two boys who moved to Australia, Patrick and Elizabeth who moved to New York, Austin who stayed in Ireland, and maybe others unknown. Elizabeth is my grandmother. She arrived here in US approx 1928 and married Charles Raymond.

Kerins in Columbus Ohio

MaryCMasters — 2004-11-20 15:17:41Z

Hi, I'm looking for info on the Kerins family who came from Ireland to Columbus, Ohio in the late 1800's and early 1900's. They are Eugene Kerins and his sister Catherine { Kate }. They also had a niece Mary Kerins living with Eugene in Columbus. I found them in the 1920's census. Kate died in Cleveland in 1937, she was living with her niece Margaret Downes.

Re: Kerins in Columbus Ohio

MaryCMasters — 2005-02-17 20:02:29Z

Hi Katie
Margaret Downes is the sister of my nana, Nora Cronin Diggins. We are related. Please E-mail me at Ballerina63B@msn.com. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Mare