Hi, Tina, yes, we are cousins. Norm is about the same age as I am, maybe a day or two more, but we've been talking for many years now.
The Cahala, Cahalens, Kahaly, Cahaley, Cohaley family is definiely from Ireland. James Cahalens and Rachel Howel (sic) were married in Salem, N.J. in 1761 on the Kings bond of 500 pounds. I have the document. William married Elizabeth Estlack in about 1792... I'll have to find it, and had MANY children including our William who married Mary Ann Kaufman. They gave birth to William Henry Cahala (1848).
Yes, My father was William Henry Cahala, and my son Bill, is also William Henry Cahala. Norman can fill you in on a lot. Pay especial attention to all the wonderful photos he has. I am JEALOUS!!! HA!
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