Haley and Gavin families of Massachusetts. The Haley family originated from Ireland. Garrett Haley, father David and wife Mary, was born in Ireland in 1842. Garrett married Margaret O'Connell. Andrew Gavin was from Ireland and was born in 1807. His wife Bridget Tully was also from Ireland. Their child, Martin Henry Gavin and wife Bridget D. Ward began their family in the Boston community.