Mulvihill
I am actually tied to the Mulvihills two different ways:
Joseph Kenny's parents are:
Dan Kenny's parents were Lee R. Kenny and G. Clare Connor
Lee Kenny's parents were Thomas F. Kenny and Mary Gilmore
Thomas F. Kenny's sister is
Mary Ann Kenny who married Joseph J. Mulvihill.
plus related this way
Joseph J. Mulvihill had an older sister who was Mary Ann Mulvihill
Mary Ann Mulvihill married Edward Kenny.
Edward was Mary Ann Kenny's uncle, Thomas and Eleanor's child.
Mary Ann Mulvihill's parents were John Mulvihill and Bridget Mullane
Notes on John Mulvihill
The children mentioned above of John and Bridget, that are directly related are Mary Ann and Joseph J. Mulvihill.
John and Bridget had 11 children in 1880, according to the Door Co. Who's Who, 1880
JOHN MULVIHILL PURCHASED LAND ON OCT 20, 1857, w2ne4 of 27-27-25 {Nasewaupee}
also JOHN MULLANE, purchased land on Dec 3, 1860, e2nw4 of 21-27-25 {Nasewaupee}
Info provided by Mike Gallagher
The land had to be quite reasonable-when Chris Surfus did the research on her house, the land went for $500.00 back in 1872. She believes this was an 80 acre lot at the time. She has a note for a sale in 1857 ".50 per acre".
In the Maplewood St. Mary's parish report, there was a Mary Johanna Mulvihill that had died in 1893 at the age of 23. She would have been born around 1870.
In Arcadia Twp, Carroll Co. IA, on the 1880 census, there was a James Mulvihill, age 55, which would put him in the same generation as Jon, with a wife Mary, age 33, and a child Willy, age 3.
I do not know if there is a relationship, but his son in laws brother, Richard Kenny, lived there.
Notes on Mary Ann Mulvihill
"Death of Mrs. Edward Kenny (spelled this way)
Mrs. Edward Kenny died at her home, in the town of Nasewaupee, from childbirth, on Saturday, April 10th 1896, just one week from the beginning of her illness. Her friends attendant upon her had no apprehension of danger, until the evening before her death, when her condition suddenly changed for the worse, and although the attendant physician was immediately called, and did everything possible he could do to help her-such was not to be.
Her disposition was of a kind and cheerful nature, her smiling face, was a true index of her inner life. Liberal, warm hearted, kind and generous; she was a model mother, and a genial companion.
Not for years, has death cause such profound and general sorrow in our parish. Her children have lost a kind and tender-hearted and affectionate mother, her husband a loyal and devoted wife, the neighbors a sympathetic and helping friend in time of trouble-and withdrawal; such is the will of God.
Deceased was born in Manitowoc Co., and when a small child removed with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Mulvihill, to the old homestead in the town of Nasewaupee. At 22 years of age, she married Edward Kenny, on the 8th day of Sept., 1879, in the city of Sturgeon Bay, Rev. Englebert Blume officiating. She was 38 years of age at the time of her death. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved husband and family.
The funeral took place on the 20th last, and considering the state of the weather, was one of the largest ever held here. The pastor of the catholic church of Ahnapee performed the last sad rights, with a High Mass-ably assisted by the Forestville catholic choir. may her soul rest in peace."
Algoma Record Herald, April 23, 1896
"Sturgeon Bay and Vicinity"
The funeral of Mrs. Kinney, of Forestville, took place Monday. Mrs. Kinney leaves a husband, who is chairman of the town board, and nine children.
Many documents were given to me by Christine Surfus on this person.
Edward Kenny, Mary Ann's husband
Birth date was calculated per his obit, stating that Edward died in June 15, 1929. 81yrs 4mo 20 days.
According to the Index to Declaration of Intention for Door County, Wisconsin, his Date of "Intent" was filed on May 9, 1868. He arrived to the US at the Port Huron, WI, on April 1868. He applied for his US citizenship in Sturgeon Bay, on March 1, 1877. On this certificate, which I have, it shows in his hand in two different areas, the name spelled, KENNEY.
On his marriage certificate, it specifically stated place of birth, County Wexford, Ireland. The same wording was used on his brother James' marriage certificate.
Place of residence at time of his marriage was Nasewaupee, WI.
At time of his marriage, Edward was teaching and Farming.
On 1900 census it shows that he came to the US in 1868. The 1910 & 1920 census said he came to US in 1852. I think it was 1868. He would have been 4 years old in 1852. 1905 population schedule and and 1920 census showed that his dwelling was a farm, owned, but with mortgage.
The Door Co. Who's Who of 1880 shows him born in Ireland in 1849, and with one child.
Edward ran in 1880 for Clerk of the Circuit Court and lost to H.C.Graham. The book gives the vote count 1470 - 700. Below is more on Edwards political ventures.
In an article written by Hjalmar R. Holland, in the book, "History of Door County, Wisconsin, the County Beautiful", Volume ll, there was a section on a man named M. J. Soukup. It said;
"MJ Soukup, of Nasewaupee township, has not only developed one of the finest farms in the county but has also been a prime mover in many projects that have proved a great value to his locality. A native of Bohemia, was born in 1851 and moved to Door County Wisconsin in 1872. He worked at the Lumber mills for three years when he purchased eighty acres of land on section 16, from Ed Kenny for $425.00. he cleared the tract of timber and began its cultivating and proved so successful as a farmer that he was able to purchase and additional one hundred acres some time later."
Also, in the same book, there was a section on Edwards son, Joseph Kenny, and below is an extraction of that story. See Joseph Kennys notes for the whole story;
" He (Joseph) was born on February 28, 1889, a son of Edward and Mary Anne (Mulville) Kenny (note: this should be Mulvihill). The father was born in January 24th, 1848, in Ireland but when only two years old was brought by his parents to the United States. (note: this should be Canada) In 1868 he came to Door County, Wisconsin and located upon a farm of 80 acres, to which he since added 70 acres. In 1879 he was married to Miss Mullville, who passed away April 18th, 1907, and was buried in the Forestville cemetery. She was a member of the Catholic church, of which Mr. Kenny is also a communicant. He is a Democrat in politics and has served as chairman of the township committee of that party and has also held political office. For 30 years, he served either as Chairman or Clerk, for two years he was the county supervisor of assessments and for several terms he was the clerk of school district No. 2. Fraternally he was connected with the Catholic Knights. To him and his wife were born the following children: Ellen, whose birth occurred July 20, 1881, and who is at home,; John, who was born December 9, 1882, and is still at home; Birdie, who was born October 21, 1884, and is at home; Mary, who was born October 17, 1886, and is now the wife of Ed M. Moeller; Thomas, who died in infancy; Genevieve, who was born January 19, 1893, and is teaching in Idaho; Angelina, who was born in 1897, and is now the wife of L. C. Davis, of Sturgeon Bay."
Many documents were given to Joe Kenny by Christine Surfus on this person.
Notes on Joseph J. Mulvihill
Joe was a steam fitter/plumber
I had March 1870 per the 1900 Nebraska census
His older sister, married Edward Kenny, who is his wife's uncle.
Mary Ann Kenny
Sponsors at her baptism were Edward Lovely and Mary Konan
Smith Falls records indicate Mary Ann being born in SF.
Mary was a seamstress.