Welcome!
Welcome
to THE
CASHMANS OF CORK AND FLORENCE, MASSACHUSETTS AND THE CLARKS OF LIVERPOOL, NEW
ORLEANS AND NORTHAMPTON!
My name is Elizabeth
Goodhind-Banas. I am a Cashman-Clark descendent. I am also a real estate broker
and an aspiring genealogist. Many people have contributed to my research of the
Cashmans and Clarks. I have cited them in ‘Mary’s Garden’ a narrative history
of the Cashmans, which I hope to make available again in the form of CD’s. I
could not have possibly acquired the copious amount of birth, marriage and death
records, obituary notices, photos and family stories without their generous
input. To them, I owe much gratitude.
The
fascinating photo under the title of the website was taken on Jimmy Clark and
Mary Cashman’s wedding day on
February 2, 1895. Jimmy and Mary were my great-grandparents. This photo more
than any other has brought me together with cousins and descendents of related
families from all over the U.S. Nearly every family member I have encountered
has seen this photo at one time or another and nearly everyone has heard a story
about Jimmy Clark and Mary Cashman.
My enthusiasm for genealogy has taken me to Ireland on ten occasions, where I have had the pleasure of meeting distant Cashman cousins, who shared their tables and homes with me. I ventured to the places our Cashmans once lived and visited the resting place of our earliest known ancestors in Ballynaglough.
I
embarked on other forms of genealogical journeys, as well. The search for Roger
Cashman has been one of the most fulfilling voyages. Since I was a small child,
I heard stories from family members about Uncle Roger who had 'gone missing' in
the late 1920’s. Through faith and determination.
I was able to unravel his travels through the West, his encounter with a
criminal who attempted to steal his military pension and his eventual demise in
Reno, Nevada. Family mystery solved!
Like all genealogical research, there is always more work to be done. Our Clark
ancestors have been elusive. However, leads abound. It is my hope that before we
say 'farewell' to 2009, we will know more about Hugh Clark and his wife Mary
Carroll.
Creating this website has been a joy! My desire is to share what I have learned
about our ancestors, who even with the passing of time, still impact who we are.
With that that thought, I am pleased to
introduce you to the Cashmans and Clarks.
Author
CashmanClark.com -Meet the author-Elizabeth A. Banas-Contact: lizzygeo@hotail.com or 1.508.765.5452
Last updated 4/22/09