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Grace Gallagher

Grace Gallagher

Born
1835-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1918-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Female

Born County Cork about 1835.

She and brother John Gallagher ( b. 1830) orphaned during the Famine between 1847-1852. Both arrived together in New York City about 1853. Worked as a domestic servant for a time.

Married Patrick C. McFadden in NYC in 1866.

Children in order of birth were Mary A McFadden, b. 1869, Charles Francis b. 1870, and John, born 1872. Moved to Canton Illinois( Fulton County) in 1874.

Died in 1918 in Peoria, Illinois of the influenza epidemic.

Grandson was Clarence Charles McFadden, b. 1909, and granddaughter Grace Elizabeth, b 1898.

 

Footnote: Grace Elizabeth's son was Tommy Todd ( 1922-1984) a notable pianist and music arranger of the Big Band era and later a teacher, whose music performances are still popular.

Associated communities

Cork

County Cork, or Corcaigh in Irish, is the southernmost county in Ireland and also the largest county.  It is known as “The Rebel County”.  We are home to the Blarney Stone and known for our beaches and beautiful scenery.  We have a population of approximately 542,196.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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    Caherdahy, Kilnamartyra, Cork

  • Marmullane Villa

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    Marmullane House

  • Dromineen Castle

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    Dromineen, Drommahane Mallow

  • Graigue School

    Location: Cork

Timeline events in this community

  • 1810s

    MARY SUSAN CONNELL

    1810-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Cork Aug 1849

    <p>Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Ireland, August 2-12, 1849.</p>

    1849-08-02 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Kilmichael Ambush

    1920-11-28 12:00:00

  • 1610s

    West Cork mapped by John Speede 1610

    <p>Part of a map of Munster dated 1610 showing West Cork by John Speede</p>

    1610-01-01 12:00:00