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Hi my name is Herbert Alan Kenny, Alan to friends & family!

I am researching the Kenny and Tant families who were living in the greater Manchester area in the late 19th and 20th centuries.

My Grandfather was Edward Kenny born 1875. I am particularly interested in his 3 younger brothers, Martin 1877, William 1879 and Joseph 1882. If anyone can help with any information I would be grateful.

Re the Tant family my great grandmother was Susan Wood, nee Wise B 1830. She was married (1875) to Henry Sewell Wood, but there appears to be no trace of him. He died at sea in 1873/4 on the way back from India where he was working as a botanist. Any information would be gratefully recieved.

Answer 1

Martin Kenny's occupation was Glass Works Labourer at age 14 in 1891.  William Kenny was a Scholar (student)at age 14. Joseph Kenny was a Scholar (student) at age 9.

In the 1891 England and Wales Census, family members were living at Windle, St Helens, Lancashire, England. The sons were born at Lancashire, England and the parents were born in Ireland.

Answer 2

Martin Kenny, 1911 England and Wales Census, Golborne, Lancashire, England

Occupation: Colliery Stoker Aboveground.

Martin is 34 born St Helens, Lancashire, wife Sarah Ann 23 and son James Alogious. Wife and son born St Helens.

Answer 3

Joseph Kenney, 1940 United States Census, Ward 1, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts. Age 58 born in England.

Joseph is 58, wife Margaret is 62, son Edward L is 26, daughter Marguerite is 23, son Gerald 20. Wife and three children born in Massachusetts. Mary Kelly boarder 80 born in England.