Kathryn Chambers Torpey

The McCauley Family in Philadelphia Kathryn Chambers Torpey

The McCauley family history documents the life of Stephen and Margaret (Wallace) McCauley and their three children, James, Thomas and Margaret. The narrative begins with a description of the early history of the McCauley family in County Londonderry, Ireland. It then describes their decision to leave home, their journey to America, and their life in Philadelphia after the arrival of the family in 1849. The family history concludes with a profile of each of the three adult children of Stephen and Margaret (Wallace) McCauley. The purpose of the narration is to document for posterity the sequence of major events in the life of the McCauley family; to bring them back to life, albeit only momentarily; and to depict their fundamental character and outlook on life as Scots-Irish Presbyterian immigrants to America.