Sweeney's from Louth Co. Ireland
I am researching Hugh b. abt. 1815 in Ireland and Bridget Burrell Sweeney b. abt. 1825 in Ireland.They came to Boston in 1854 with their 3 children, Mary A. b. 1846, Bernard b. 1848 and Joseph 1850.Hugh and Bridget had 4 more children all born in Boston, Ma.:
Christopher 1854
John b. 1857
Jane 1859
Hugh 1862
There are 2 brick walls I haven't been able to crack. One is John Sweeney.He is listed on the index of births for Boston 1849-1889, but is not found in the household on any census.The other is Hugh T. Sweeney who lived in Manhattan in 1920 census and is not on the 1930 census but is listed in his brother's will, Bernard's, dated 1923 as living Manhattan.
Jane married James Reavey and lived and died in San Francisco.
Hugh Sweeney Sr. parents were Bernard and Mary maiden name unknown.Bridget's parents were Christopher Burrell and Margaret Hall.
Hoping someone is researching this family and will be able to fill in some blanks for me.
Thanks,
Karen Wise
Baton Rouge, La.