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Headstones That Reference America, and elsewhere
‘That's a great one John. It would be interesting to pull together some of the Irish headstones thar make reference to America or family there, they are great way of visualising the diaspora.’
Damian Shiels, Twitter, Jul 14, 2021
I did respond to the Twitter conversation with some headstones that I met shortly afterwards. In May 2024, when writing a blog that was inspired by a headstone erected by Bridget LeRewe from U.S.A., a decision was made to create one page of American Headstones – possibly erected by someone in America; mentioning some family members who left; possibly people who returned.
As with all collections, it will be incomplete – visiting all cemeteries is not an option; new headstones continue to be erected; some headstones had eroded beyond legibility. To me, it should be interesting to note any similarities – a reason enough for this page.
References to other countries are also included below.
Note: The initial names in the listings are those of the people overseas. The headstone may refer to a different family name.
As with all collections, it will be incomplete – visiting all cemeteries is not an option; new headstones continue to be erected; some headstones had eroded beyond legibility. To me, it should be interesting to note any similarities – a reason enough for this page.
References to other countries are also included below.
Note: The initial names in the listings are those of the people overseas. The headstone may refer to a different family name.
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Any submissions will be more than welcome – please include photographs, details of cemetery and any other information you think relevant.
AMERICA
ASHE - Jane Ashe and Margaret Ashe, both interred in U.S.A.. Both remembered on Ashe family headstone, Kilshannig graveyard, The Maharees, Co. Kerry
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BURKE REYNOLDS - Paula Burke Reynolds. 22 Sep, 1939, Rochester N.Y.. 24 Oct 2003, Raghley, Co. Sligo. Old Graveyard, Cloghane, Co. Kerry
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CARMODY - James (Jimmy) Carmody, U.S.A. (1933 - 2004). Kilshannig Graveyard, The Maharees, Co. Kerry
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CONWAY - James Conway, Harpers Ferry, Virg., U.S. America. To the Memory of his dear Parents, John (d. 1872) and Mary (d. 1878)
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COSTIGAN - Michael Costigan (d.1993), New York. Family headstone at St. Laserians, Ballinakill, Co. Laois.
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CUCCHIARA - Catherine Cucchiara (Harrington) (1951 - 2018) New York. Kilshannig Graveyard, The Maharees, Co. Kerry
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DALY - J.W. Daly, Mount Kisco, N.Y.. In Loving Memory of his Father Michael Daly (d. 1886) and his mother Mary Daly (d. 1882) . Kilmurry Cemetery, Limerick.
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DINGLER - Willard Wray Dingler (1939 - 2016), Leixlip & Alabama, U.S.A.. Confey Cemetery, Co. Kildare.
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FOLEY – Mary and Annie Foley, Albany, New York. In Memory of their parents, Michael Foley (d. 1903) and Bridget Foley (d. 1873) of Knockumber; and, their sister, Catherine (d. 1869). Martry Graveyard, Co. Meath. Photograph from James Dillon on Twitter.
Photograph by James Dillon
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GALLAGHER – William Gallagher (d. 1918) Private 12 M. G. Batt’n 4 Div U.S.A.. Headstone in Clár graveyard. Photograph by John Tierney.
Photo by John Tierney on Twitter
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GALVIN - Patrick J Galvin (1895 - 1991) Private US Army WWI. Dún Urlann graveyard, Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry
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GOODWIN - Georgie Goodwin (d. 2016), New York. Kilshannig Graveyard, The Maharees, Co. Kerry
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HARRINGTON - Ellen Harrington (Moriarty), U.S.A. (d. 1971). KIlshannig Graveyard, The Maharees, Co. Kerry
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HOWARD - Helen Howard (née Klump)(1937 - 2022), Kentucky, U.S.A. Kilshannig Graveyard, The Maharees, Co. Kerry
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KEELAN – Nicholas Keelan, Boston, U. N. S. America. In Memory of his Beloved Mother Bridget Keelan. St. Patrick’s Church, Upper Magheracloone, Co. Monaghan. Photograph by James Dillon on Twitter.
Photograph by James Dillon
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Photograph by James Dillon
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KENNY - Catherine Kenny (d. 2005). Interred in New York. Cenotaph memorial at Kilshannig Graveyard, The Maharees, Co. Kerry
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LeREWE - Bridget LeRewe, U.S.A.. In Memory of her fond parents John McCue (d.1890) and Margaret McCue (d. 1893). St Laserians Cemetery, Ballinakill, Co. Laois.
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MAGUIRE – James Maguire, United States of America. In Memory of his Beloved Father James Maguire (d. 1863); his mother Julia Maguire (d. 1859); and his sister Ellen Maguire (d. 1862). St. John’s Graveyard, Kells, Co. Meath. Photograph by James Dillon on Twitter.
Photograph by James Dillon
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MAGUIRE - Theresa Maguire, Died in U.S.A. Remembered on Kenny family headstone, Kilshannig, The Maharees, Co. Kerry
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MARRY – This monument is erected by Patrick Marry of South Carolina, U.S. of America to perpetuate the recollection of his beloved Parents and Brothers. Photograph from Ballapousta Cemetery, Co. Louth by James Dillon.
Photograph by James Dillon
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Photograph by James Dillon
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MARTIN - Michael Alexander Martin (1953 - 2016), Brooklyn, NY. KIlshannig Graveyard, The Maharees, Co. Kerry
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McCARTHY - Francis Elizabeth McCarthy (b. 1916) died Charlestown, Mass, U.S.A. remembered on family headstone. Kilbarry Cemetery, Dunmanway, Co. Cork
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McINERNEY - Michael McInerney, Chicago, U.S.A. In Loving Memory of Thomas McInerney (d. 1870). Kilmurry Cemetery, Limerick.
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MOONEY – Patrick Mooney, Boston, U. S. America. In Loving Memory of his Beloved Father. John Mooney, Dundalk (d. 1894) Graveyard at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Carlingford, Co. Louth. Photographs by James Dillon on Twitter.
Photograph by James Dillon
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MURPHY - Jeremiah M. Murphy (1902 - 1990), Swiftwater, PA. Kilquane Cemetery, Co. Kerry.
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O'CONNOR - William O'Connor (d. 2006), interred in Chicago. Remembered on familiy headstone at Old Graveyard, Cloghane, Co. Kerry
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O'DONOGHUE - John O'Donoghue (The Yank) (d. 1983). Kilmurry Cemetery, Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry
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O'DOWD - John O'Dowd, New York, Private 148 INF, d. 1918. U.S. Military headstone at Cill Drom cemetery, Dingle, Co. Kerry
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O'NEILL - Colonel Daniel O'Neill, Chicago, U.S.A. to the Memory of his grandparents - Daniel O'Mahony (d. 1857), O'Mahony Mór, The Cianach Mór and Mary O'Mahony (d. 1857).
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O'SHEA - John O'Shea (1916 - 1943), Sergeant 26 Inf. 1 Inf Div. Kilgobbin Graveyard, Camp, Co. Kerry.
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O'SULLIVAN BURKE - Morgan O'Sullivan Burke, Clouneyreague, Kinneagh. Fought in American Civil War. Memorial outside St Bartholemew's graveyard, Kinneigh, Co. Cork
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O'SULLIVAN BURKE - Richard O'Sullivan Burke, b. 1838 Clouneyreague, Kinneagh. d. Chicago, 1922. Colonel in American Civil War. Memorial outside St Bartholemew's graveyard, Kinneigh, Co. Cork
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PHILBIN - Michael Joseph Philbin (1941 -1994), Private, U.S. Army. Ballovey Graveyard, Partrey, Co. Mayo.
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SKELLY – Patrick Skelly, New York. Erected in Memory of his father John Skelly (d. 1874); also his uncle Robert Skelly (d. 1844). Graveyard at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Carlingford, Co. Louth. Photographs by James Dillon on Twitter.
Photograph by James Dillon
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Photograph by James Dillon
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Photograph by James Dillon
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WELSH – Mrs Michael Welsh of Shekomeko, Duchess County, New York erected in Loving Remembrance of her father, mother and siblings. Loughran Graveyard, Co. Meath. Photograph by James Dillon.
Photograph by James Dillon
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Photograph by James Dillon
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AUSTRALIA
BUTLER - Patrick Butler, Australia. In Memory of his beloved father William Butler, Coolready (d. 1850). Kilmurry Cemetery, Limerick
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HOULIHAN - Paddy Houlihan (d. 1996) lived in Melbourne. Old Graveyard, Cloghane, Co. Kerry
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GREAT BRITAIN
HOULIHAN - Mary Payne (née Houlihan) remembered on family headstone at Cloghane Old Graveyard, Co. Kerry.
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McCARTHY - Eileen McCarthy (1919 - 19909) Reading, Berks remembered on family headstone. Kilbarry Cemetery, Dunmanway, Co. Cork
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McCARTHY - John McCarthy (1914 - 1989) interred London remembered on family headstone. Kilbarry Cemetery, Dunmanway, Co. Cork
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NEW ZEALAND
COSTIGAN - Rev. Fr Liam Costigan (d.1997), Christchurch. Family headstone at St. Laserians, Ballinakill, Co. Laois.
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