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John McDonnell

John McDonnell

Born
1871-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1973-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

I don't have much history on my great grandfather but know that there was a McDonnell family store (hardware or pharmacy - not sure).  The story that was passed down to me was that my great grandfather used money that was supposed to be used to buy supplies and instead bought a ticket to America.  He never told his family and just left.  He married Mary Whitney (1876-1968) in 1909 and they eventually settled in Portland, OR.

Associated communities

Laois

County Laois, or Laois in Irish, was once known as Queen's County. Located in the midlands of Ireland, it is home to the River Nore and the River Barrow which provide excellent angling.  Our county town is Portlaoise and we have a population of approximately 80,559.  We look forward to  helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Castletown church

    Location: Laois

    Castletown, co. Laois

  • Anngrove abbey near Mountrath

    Location: Laois

  • St. Laserian's R.C. Church & Graveyard

    Location: Laois

    Knock, Spink, Co. Laois, R32 F762, Ireland

  • Ruins of the Dysartgallen Church & Graveyard

    Location: Laois

    Aughnacross, County Laois, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    1889 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1889-10-20 12:00:00

  • 1930s

    1936 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1936-09-27 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1914 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1914-10-18 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1915 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1915-10-24 12:00:00