John Kehoe b. 19 Nov. 1829 Wexford to Sombra Lambton Ontario 1851
I am a descendant of John Kehoe b. 19 Nov. 1829 in Wexford Co., Ireland. At the age of 19 John joined the Royal Irish Constabulary (24 Nov. 1847). During his time on the force, he was transferred to Kilkenny, Ireland (1 Mar. 1848). On the 15th of April 1851 he resigned and emigrated to Canada. Upon arriving in Canada he married Bridget Duffy b. 15 Mar. 1827 Ireland (as per 1901 census ) d. 15 Sep. 1901 in Lambton Co., ON (whose 2 known siblings were Dominick Duffy b. abt 1832 Ireland m. Bridget, and Charles Duffy b. abt 1825 m. Margaret). The Duffy siblings had apparently arrived in 1842 as per Dominick Duffy's statement in the 1901 census (Sombra Tp. Lambton ON). John and Bridget had six children that we know of (all born in Dover Tp. Kent ON - some baptized at Pain Court). In 1883 John and Bridget ended their marriage, Bridget went to live with her son, and John went to live with his daughter, Annie m. Alexander Anderson (my great grand parents). John died 13 Jan. 1893 in Sombra Tp., Lambton, ON.
I recently sent away for John Kehoe's service record (they did not send a copy of the original - but transcribed it for me). So, I thought I would share it in hope that others can benefit.
Name JnoKehoeRank Sub-ConstableNumber 9400
Age on Joining 19
Height 5' 8 3/4"
Religion C
D.O.B.
Date of Appointment 24/11/1847
Native County Wexford
Recommended By Head Constable Murphy
Trade Calling None
Date of Discharge/Dismissed/Resign/Death Resigned15/04/1851
Allocated to / Transfers Reserve, Kilkenny 01/03/1848
Promotions Promoted to 1st Class Sub-Constable December 1848
Reduced to 2nd Class Sub-Constable October 1850
Awards None
Punishments None
Injuries None
Date Married N/A
Native County Of Wife N/A
The reason given for the resignation was "to emigrate." This corresponds with what John stated in the 1880 atlas
Lambton County Historical Atlas
Last Name Kehoe
First Name John
Nativity Wexford Co., Ireland
Business Farmer; Former member of Irish Constabulary
Year Settled 1851
Post Office Port Lambton
Township Sombra
County Lambton
Source Date b. 1829
Atlas Date 1880
Concession and Lot Lot size
VIII, 2 200
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Re: John Kehoe b. 19 Nov. 1829 Wexford to Sombra Lambton Ontario 1851
Brian Anderson 11/15/13
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Re: John Kehoe b. 19 Nov. 1829 Wexford to Sombra Lambton Ontario 1851
Brian Anderson 11/15/13