I am looking for descendants of MATTHEW & ALVINA(SHORT) GAFFNEY.MATTHEW came to us from Ireland in 1850 he was born in Caven co.Ireland In 1848this date could be off a few years. He married Alvina in 1871 in ILL.They moved to Hamilton area around 1880 they are buried in Hamilton.They had 12 children.John bn.1873 ILL.Ellen b.1874 Lucy b.1876 ILL.Mary b.1877 ILL.James b.1879 ILL.Edward b.1881 ILL.Rolland my (great grandfather)b.1884 Gorge,Sara,Herbert born in KS.not sure of the dates.If you think you could be a link e-mail me or even you would like info.I will try to help.