Michael Hogan in Louisville, KY
Hi! I'm looking for information on a Michael Hogan who was born in 1838 in Ireland. Family tradition says that his Hogans were from Tipperary or Limmerick (I know that really narrows things down...). Family lore also conflicts as to when and through where the emigration took place -- definitely during the famine years, but whether through Louisiana, Canada, or New York is in doubt. However, I found a declaration of intent for naturalization in Louisville police court records for a Michael Hogan of just the right age (as there were a number of Michael Hogans in the city directories and censuses of that period) that states he came through New York in 1846 and moved to Louisville in 1854. I believe that Michael's parents were James Hogan and Bridget Meagher. I don't know if they emigrated as well. Michael (my great great grandfather) married Eliza Burke in 1857. He lived until 1923 in the Limmerick area of the city. Any help will be greatly appreciated!