Bracken Family, Lewistown, Mo
Looking for any information on my Bracken line. Christopher and Bridget Bracken who lived in Highland township, Lewis County, Lewistown, Mo on the 1870 census. Christopher was born-1827 in Ireland. Bridget b-1832 in Ireland. Christopher came to America in 1859. He returned to Ireland and married his wife, Bridget. They left Ireland and lived in Lewistown, Missouri on a farm. Had son, John James on 25 Aug 1859 in Missouri. Son, William Michael was born 27 July 1861 in Missouri. Son Christopher Charles was born 10 Oct 1863 in Canada and daughter, Mary Jane b-27 June 1866 in Canada. Why did they go back to Canada? My mother always knew her mother lived in Lewistown, Mo but it was on the census she was born in Canada. Where in Canada did they live? John James was married to Sabrina McNally and they had 6 children. If any of the children's family read this I would like to hear from them. I know John was buried on 12 April 1915 at Seneca, Ill. Looking for answers, we can help each other. My mother knew a Clem and a Tom Bracken when young but I do not know where they live to contact any member of their family line. So a plea for help with my Bracken line. Anyone!Thank you for any help.Mary Kane Durley