I am searching for any information about the Kilduff family from County Westmeath Ireland and Boston area.

Hi Cynthia,

Not sure where my Kilduff came from in Ireland, Only know that Martin Kilduff married Esther MONAGHAN in 1874 Chorlton, Lancashire, they both died in Illinois, They had 9 children, Annie, Thomas, Mary, George, Winifred, Esther, Catherine, Lizzie and Eleanor.

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Kim

Hi just saw your message. My great grandmother was Sarah Kilduff. She was Martins sister. They lived in Christian county illinois. Martin had come without his family[all the same names] and was a farmhand while he made the money to bring them from England. He was from Ireland and I am still working on that. He died before Ester and I have a little on her too. Sarah Kilduff married John Carey,also from Ireland and they moved from Christian county to Montgomery County. They are both buried in a small town named Farmersville. That is in Montgomery County Illinois. Martin Kilduff and his family are all in CHRISTIAN COUNTY.I will be going there this summer or fall and I will look for these graves. I think this is a small conection,but will let you know after my visit. Pat Carey

The Kilduff family also moved to MONTGOMERY COUNTY ILLINOIS.I was mistaken as to where they lived. The town was LITCHFIELD ILLINOIS which is not far from Farmerville ILLINOIS. The cemetary they are buried in is HOLY CROSS CEMETERY,LITCHFIELD. These names would be MARTIN,ESTER, daughter Winifred[Winnie] Hendrickson[married name]Winnie had a twin sister named Essie Kilduff. There were 5 other children THOMAS, CATHERINE, LIZZIE, ELINOR and ANNA[DEWIG] THOMAS and ANNA WERE THE OLDEST 2 and they were born in ENGLAND. good luck pat

My great grandfather was Patrick Kilduff b in Ireland in 1868. According to his marriage certificate his father was Thomas Kilduff. Patrick went over to England but the rest of his family emmigrated to Boston MA.

I'd love to hear from you if there is a connection!

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Maureen

I think that there might be a connection. Ann Kilduff's father was Michael but maybe they were brothers. Ann had a brother Patrick and was born in County Westmeath. Do you know the county of origin for your great grandfather?

Love to hear from you.