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John J O'Donnell

John J O'Donnell

Gender
Male

John J O'Donnell was born in Ireland (most likely Ballyshannon, Donegal) to Owen O'Donnell and Ann McGongal. Guessing around the 1840-50s. He ended up in St Louis MO with some of his sibs - at least James, Patrick, Ann and Bridget. He and his brother Patrick were St Louis City Policemen. Patrick committed suicide at the time of his sister Bridget (O'Donnell) Dorsey's death. John was killed in a tolley accident. There were indications that both brothers might have had a drinking problem. 

John married Rose McNeely, the daughter of Patrick McNeely and Rose McDonagh. The McNeely family was from Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland and possibly Donegal. Rose (McNeely) O'Donnell died in 1913 in St Louis MO. She and John had three daughters: Anna Mae; Celeste; and Rosalie O'Donnell. Both Celeste and Rosalie never married. Anna Mae, my grandmother, married David C Malin (my grandfather).

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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. 

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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

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    2022-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Ethel Ball

    1920-01-01 12:00:00