As always, I would very much appreciate any additions or corrections to the information below. It is my hope to submit the final Pioneer compilation, with all contributors credited, to the appropriate historical and genealogical libraries.

I am not aware of any possible connection between these four Kerruish families. Have not had much success finding them in the IGI.

(1) William Kerruish was born about 1795, and died April 14, 1861, age 66. He is buried at Woodland Cemetery. He married, at Lonan, June 16, 1821, Jane Kelly. She was born about 1794, and died "Mrs. Jane Kerruish" February 23, 1884, "in her 90th year.

William and Jane Kerruish immigrated about 1827 to Rockport, Ohio, and in 1829 to Warrensville.

1850 Warrensville census #3160 CARUSH (KERRUISH) Wm 55 farmer IOM Jane 56 IOM Sheldon 18 Ohio Margaret 59 IOM. (Margaret Kerruish immigrated in 1850 with the William Callow family. See posting of Oct 10.)

1860 Warrensville census #10: William Kerrish 65 farmer IOM; Jane 65 IOM; Margaret 63 IOM; Thomas Cain 41 carpenter IOM; Jane 35 IOM.

1870 Warrensville census #222 Thomas Caine 51 farmer IOM; Jane 45 IOM; Sarah 11 Ohio; Newell 11 Ohio; Jane Kerruish 76 IOM.

1880 Warrensville census p. 371B Thomas Cain 61 IOM; Jane J. Cain 55 IOM; Jane Kerrish W 85 IOM; Nule Worden 24 Ohio; Alles Quinn 17 Ohio (parents b. IOM)

Children of Jane Kelly and William Kerruish:

i. Thomas Kerruish was baptized at Lonan, May 25, 1823.

ii. Jane Kerruish was born about 1824. She married Thomas Cain, son of Thomas and Jane (Stephens) Cain, baptized at Jurby, April 18, 1819, and died February 2, 19903, age 83, at his residence in Warrensville. Thomas Cain immigrated in 1832.

+ iii. William Sheldon Kerruish was born in 1831. He died July 29, 1927, in his 96th year, at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Charles W. Stage, 2865 Winthrop rd, Shaker Heights. He is buried in Lakeview Cemetery. He married, November 25, 1858, Margaret S. Quayle. Margaret Kerruish, wife of W. S. Kerruish, died at her residence 3812 Euclid Ave, December 28, 1908, age 73. W. Sheldon Kerruish was a prominent Cleveland lawyer.

Children of Margaret S. Quayle and William Sheldon Kerruish: a. William Davis Kerruish died May 20, 1904. Buried Lakeview Cemetery. b. John Frederick Kerruish, youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Kerruish died November 16, 1899, age 14. c. Sheldon Quayle Kerruish born 1841, died December 7, 1938, buried Lakeview Cemetery. d. Miriam Kerruish died May 5, 1929, wife of Charles Willard Stage.

(2) Thomas Kerruish was born about 1803, and died in 1872. He married Margaret _____. She was born about 1806.

Thomas and Margaret Kerruish immigrated between 1839 and 1845, and settled in Warrensville.

#3282 Thoms Keruish IOM; Margaret 44 IOM; Jane 21 IOM; Thomas 17 IOM; Margaret 14 IOM; Wm 12 IOM; John 11 IOM; Mary Ann 5 Ohio; Louisa H. 7/12 Ohio

Children of Margaret _____ and Thomas Kerruish: first five born IOM, others Ohio

i. Jane Kerruish was born about 1829.

ii. Thomas Kerruish was born about 1833.

iii. Margaret Kerruish was born about 1836.

iv. William Kerruish was born about 1838.

v. John Kerruish was born about 1839.

vi. Mary Ann Kerruish was born about 1845.

vii. Louisa H. Kerruish was born in 1849.

(3) Thomas Kerruish lived in Warrensville. Maybe: Mrs. Thomas Kerruish Jane Gill 1839 Warrensville (from tcd)

#3206 Thomas Carash (Kerruish) 40 IOM; Hugh 50 IOM; M. Fairbanks (male) 14 Ohio; Robt Fairbanks 45 IOM; Jane Fairbanks 50 IOM; Wm Fairbanks 11 Ohio

1860 Warrensville census #54: Thomas Kerruish 56 farmer IOM; Catherine 38 IOM; John 10 IOM; George 2 Ohio; Margaret 8 Ohio.

1870 Warrensville census #46: Thomas Carush 67 farmer IOM; Catherine 49 IOM; Margaret 18 Ohio; Frank 9 Ohio; George J. 13 Ohio; James 7 Ohio; John Cowley 20 farm hand IOM.

1880 p. 378D: Ka Kerruish W 60 IOM; George 22 Ohio; Frank 19 Ohio; Anna 14 Ohio; John Grain 26 Ohio (parents b. IOM); Charles Grain Ohio (parents b IOM).

(4) Hugh Kerruish married, July 17, 1838, Ellen "Mughnton" (Hampton?).

#3206 Thomas Carash (Kerruish) 40 IOM; Hugh 50 IOM; M. Fairbanks (male) 14 Ohio; Robt Fairbanks 45 IOM; Jane Fairbanks 50 IOM; Wm Fairbanks 11 Ohio

1860 Warrensville census #52: Hugh Kerruish 64 farmer IOM; William 21 Ohio; Ellen 15 Ohio.