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Edward McFadden

Edward McFadden

Born
1818-12-08 12:00:00
Died
1916-01-24 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Edward McFadden, spouse of Mary Breslin (Brislin), is my great grandfather on my father's side. He is originally from Donegal (I believe Gortahork), having been born to parents John McFadden and Mary Gallagher-McFadden in 1818. He came to America in 1852, married in 1856, and raised a family of nine primarily in Montana. Their daughter, Annie Clare, married James Elmer Wells, and together they had ten children, one of which is my father, James Uvo Wells (1902-1964).  

I have long had an interest in my Irish roots and look forward to learning more.

 

Associated communities

Donegal

Co. Donegal or Dún na nGall (aka Tír Chonaill) in Irish, is located in the north-west of Ireland. We are a coastal county with a beautiful, rugged Atlantic coastline. Our county town is Donegal Town and we have a population of approximately 160,000. We look forward to assisting you in the search for your Irish ancestors. 

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • CarrowCannon house

    Location: Donegal

  • Ballymichael National School

    Location: Donegal

    Ballymichael, Ballylar PO, Co. Donegal, Ireland

  • Ballyconnell House, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal

    Location: Donegal

  • Meentaghconlan, Clondavaddog, Donegal

    Location: Donegal

Timeline events in this community

  • 1930s

    Stranorlar Vocational School

    1939-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Drumhome in 1837

    <p>From <em>A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland </em>by Samuel Lewis:</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 2020s

    Moses Keady/Kedey pre 1827

    <p>I am looking for ancestors across both Mayo and Donegal Parish for name Kedey, Keady (sp). Specifics below in text.</p>

    2022-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Ethel Ball

    1920-01-01 12:00:00

Donegal (Donegal)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Donegal (Donegal). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

Other ancestors in this community

  • Hugh Boyd

    Location: Donegal (Donegal)

    Born: 1670-01-01 12:00:00

  • Margaret Gartley

    Location: Donegal (Donegal)

  • John Early

    Location: Donegal (Donegal)

    Born: 1642-01-01 12:00:00

  • Ann McGing

    Location: Donegal (Donegal)

    Born: 1839-01-01 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

  • Pearson family home in Irontown, Clarlougheske, Co. Donegal

    Location: Donegal (Donegal)

    lrontown

  • Donegal Workhouse

    Location: Donegal (Donegal)

    Donegal District Hospital, Donegal town

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    County Donegal in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1 Jan 1837