Mary Eugenia Gootee's parents
My name is Paul Nicholson Anthony and I'm Looking for info on my Great grandmother's family.
Her name was Mary Eugenia Gootee (B. 6/Nov/1863),
My Mother recently told me that Mary's Mother died when she was very young and her father died at sea or went to sea and never returned(sailor?)
I found a 1870 census with Mary Gootee (Abt.7 years old her age is accurate for the given birthday) Living with Martin, Edward and Frances Kirvin, also in Dorchester. My Mom says that they were Mary's Uncles and Aunt.Name variations include Kerwan…Kirvin…Korwan…Kirwan
I recently found a 1880 Federal census of John E. Gootee living at the William Meekins residence in the Lakes District Dorchester Co. Md. Occupation: Sailor, age 48
Perhaps Mary was sent to live with the Kirvins when her father shipped out.
My Mom says that they were Mary's Uncles and Aunt.
There is a 1850 Census record of Peter Korwan residence District 3 Dorchester Co. Md.
PeterKorwanAbt. 180446
EmilyKorwanAbt. 181238
SamuelKorwanAbt. 183317
Clarissa A. KorwanAbt. 183614Mary's Mother?
MartinKorwanAbt. 183812
Peter E.KorwanAbt. 18428Peter Edward?
Frances N.KorwanAbt. 18464
Although the ages don’t match,(for Martin, Edward and Frances) with the 1870 census for Mary Gootee the names and location are to close to ignore.
I also found a Dorchester Co. Marriage record of John E. Gootee and Clarissa Kerwan (Kirvin ?) In Jan. 1854.
although the records give a fair indication of the family line I'm not sure if this is the correct family line. Does anyone have any personal family records that might help or if you have any futher info on Mary Gootee's Parents or the Kirvin/Kirwan family connection I would love to see it. I would be happy to share any info pertaining to my Gootee family line.
Paul
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