I just discovered the names of my great-grandfather's (Denis Ward) parents - John P. Ward and Ellen Mulcahy of Tournafulla, County Limerick.

I have been researching my Ward family history for some time but did not previously know of the Mulcahy connection.

If anyone has Mulcahy ancestors from Tournafulla I would appreciate it if you would contact me to see where we may have a connection.

I know that John P. Ward and Ellen Mulcahy had at least 6 children - Patrick, Denis, Thomas, Martin, Cornelius and Johanna. Denis (my great-grandfather) came to San Francisco in 1887. Cornelius went to Chicago.

The 1901 Irish Census shows that John P. Ward was still alive but Ellen Mulcahy was dead. Patrick and Johanna were still living on the farm. (Patrick was married).

The 1911 Irish Census only lists Patrick and his wife.

I hope to hear from new found Mulcahy cousins.