Family History
New French
On July 17, 2020 by benkealyThe most important breakthrough I’ve made in my genealogical research was one I made in the last 5 years. One of the dead-ends I still had in my grandmother’s research was Marie Antoinette (Dorlaque) Grote who was born in Missouri in 1819. The decidedly French name and the fact she was so far west for
In Memoriam
Patrick John Kealy
On June 23, 2015 by benkealy1943-2015 On June 23rd at 11:05 AM (local time), my father, Patrick John Kealy passed away in Lucarno Hospital in Lucarno, Switzerland after an extended illness. He leaves behind his current wife, Inna Piscareva, 3 adult children, Courtney, Ben, and Patrick “PJ” Kealy, as well as his sister, Kathie O’Connor, and brother Bob Kealy. He was
In Memoriam
Lucille “Mickey” “Mia” McCauley Keenen
On April 4, 2014 by benkealy1920 – 2014 Tonight, we say goodbye to my grandmother, Lucille McCauley Keenen aka “Mickey” and “Mia”. She was an amazingly strong, elegant woman and I Ioved her. I look forward to being in the warm embrace of my wonderful big family in the days ahead. Here is a slideshow I made for her 90th
In Memoriam
Cara Alexander Kealy
On January 25, 2013 by benkealy1969 – 2013 One year ago on January 25th, 2013, my sister-in-law, Cara Alexander Kealy passed away after battling cancer for over 13 years. Cara was funny, sweet, and, as we learned over her decade plus fight, one of the strongest people we will ever know. A native of Gainesville, FL Cara was a state
In Memoriam
Sean F. Kealy
On September 4, 2011 by benkealy1966 – 2011 Sean Fitzgerald Kealy passed away suddenly on September 4, 2011. Son of Patrick J. and Christine Keenen Kealy, Sean spent his formative years in Manhattan where he graduated from St. Ignatius Loyola grammar school and Xavier High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Boston College where he met his wife, Cara
Family History
Kealy name and a Dead End
On June 19, 2010 by benkealyI hear from Kealys around the world and the questions are all about the name itself or about someone’s particular family tree. I recently had a nice exchange with Philip Kealy, a Kealy from the old country. Philip signed the guestbook on Kealy.com to confirm the Gaelic spelling of Kealy as ‘O’Cadhla’ saying, “I was
Family History
Basil Kealey’s Journey in Genealogy
On June 19, 2009 by benkealy“As we were flying at 32000 feet from Toronto,Ontario,Canada, I could not help but wonder about the lives of our forefathers who left Ireland in the first quarter of the nineteenth century under very difficult times and circumstances what with famine, religious persecution,the fight for independence and the like. My sister Marilyn and I were
Birth
It’s a Boy!
On October 6, 2004 by benkealyI am thrilled to announce the birth of my son, John Arthur Kealy on October 6, 2004 at 6:52 PM ET. Jack came in at a very healthy 8 lbs 11 oz and 20.5 inches. My wife, Vickie, did wonderfully and both she and baby are doing well and resting up. Fun Fact – Jack