So, still going with the idea that Anne Dempsey of Moorfield is somehow related via her father Thomas to the Dempseys of Cloonreliagh.
1900 US census, before Martin arrives:
Note that Anne is apparently Michael's second wife.Anne says she born 1864/1865, but the only child listed for her parents that year is Winifred, perhaps Anne is a middle name:
Note there is ALSO an Anne Dempsey born to Bernard and Catherine in neighboring Cloonreliagh in 1864 ... what happens to her?
Also, this rings a bell, not sure why yet ... birth of Catherine Dempsey to William Dempsey and Mary Hevican ...
Another Anne, born 1870, to William Dempsey and Mary Hevican:
More from Wendy on Anne: it appears her birth year was 1856, not 1865 as reported in census. Here's her baptism:
Note, births before 1860 were rarely registered in Civil records.Also from Wendy: "William Dempsey married to Mary Hevican is related to Thomas Dempsey married Mary Finnerty. Possibly a much younger brother? They lived in the same townland. "
Michael Reynold's family tree:
So is her husband Michael, but in his family's plot:
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