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William O'Keefe (abt. 1851)

William O'Keefe aka O'Keeffe
Born about [location unknown]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married about 17 Feb 1885 in Mallow, Cork, IRELANDmap
Descendants descendants
Died [date unknown] [location unknown]
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Biography

William was a Roman Catholic
Ireland Native
William O'Keefe was born in Ireland.
This profile is part of the O'Keeffe Name Study.

William O'Keefe was born about 1851, in or near Johnstown West, Killathy, near Ballyhooly, Union of Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland. Son of Patrick O'Keeffe.

William O'Keeffe married Katherine "Kate" Walsh 17 February 1885, Thomas Lane and Bridget O'Keeffe listed as witnesses. William and Kate had the following children:

William O'Keeffe 's children are listed on the 1901 Census of Ireland for Johnstown Townland, Killathy Civil Parish, County Cork, Ireland :

  • Patrick, listed as age 14 in 1901 but born December 27, 1885, and may be named for his father's father.
  • Timothy, age 13 in 1901 so born in 1888 or 1889? This is him only if his real name is Timothy John O'Keeffe. He may be named for his mother's father.
  • Catherine, age 12 in 1901 so born in 1889, named after her mother
  • William, age 11 in 1901 so born in 1890, named after his father.
  • Michael, age 10 in 1901 and born April 14, 1891.
  • Nora, age 8 in 1901 and born July 10, 1892

William O'Keeffe is listed as age 68 on the 1911 Census of Ireland for Johnstown Townland, Killathy Civil Parish, County Cork, Ireland. He is still married to Kate, but only four of his children still live home by 1911.

Sources

  • Civil Record: Marriage; SR District/Reg Area - Mallow; Marriage of WILLIAM OKEEFFE and KATE WALSH on 17 February 1885 Irish Genealogy.ie
  • Civil Record: Birth; SR District/Reg Area - Fermoy; Birth of JOHN OKEEFFE in Apriil 1889 Johnstown (West), Killathy, County Cork, Ireland. Irish Genealogy.ie
  • 1901 Census of Ireland for Johnstown Townland, Killathy Civil Parish, County Cork, Ireland National Archives


1901 Census of Ireland:
Surname: O'Keeffe
Forename: William
Age: 50
Sex: M
Relation to Head of Household: Head of Family
Townland/Street: Johnstown West
DED: Killathy
County: Cork
Religion: Catholic
Birthplace: Co Cork
Occupation: Farmer
Literacy: Read and write
Irish Language: English
Marital Status: Married
Specified Illnesses:

www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000571454/


  • 1911 Census of Ireland for Johnstown Townland, Killathy Civil Parish, County Cork, Ireland National Archives

1911 Census of Ireland:
Surname: O'Keeffe
Forename: William
Age: 68
Sex: M
Relation to Head of Household: Head of Family
Townland/Street: Johnstown West
DED: Killathy
County: Cork
Religion: Roman Catholic
Birthplace: County Cork
Occupation: Farmer
Literacy: Read and write
Irish Language: English
Marital Status: Married
Specified Illnesses:

www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai001924230/





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