Patrick’s sister Mary’s Godparents were James Fitzgerald and Mary O’Mahoney. Catherine Purcell, Patrick’s wife, was baptized on 10th of July 1864. Her parents were John Purcell and Bridget Doran of Mealiffe. Her Godparents were Denis Keefe and Maria McCarthy. Catherine’s sister, Bridget was baptized on 22nd October 1866. Godparent was Kitty Kennedy. They were both baptized in the Ballycahill and Holy Cross Parish.