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Michael O'Connor

Michael O'Connor

Born
1819-09-01 12:00:00
Died
1900-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Michael O'Connor is my 3rd great-grandfather, born in County Galway in September, 1819 and baptised on September 30, 1819 at St. Nicholas, County Galway. His father was Owen O'Connor and his mother was named Margaret. Per the 1900 US Census, he arrived in the United States in 1848 which is corraborated by an immigration record from New York City listing a Michael O'Connor of the appropriate age arriving on April 1, 1848. Given his status at that time as a single male of <30 years of age, it is logical to conclude that his move was related to the Great Hunger. At some point after his arrival he married Catherine Magner and they spent time in New Hampshire before settling in Table Mound Township, Dubuque County, Iowa. I have as yet been unable to locate his obituary or death notices, however he is present in the 1900 US Census but not in the 1910 US Census, indicating he died during this decade. 

I know very little about his life, parents, or siblings prior to his arrival in the United States and would like to learn more about his family and life.

Associated communities

Galway

County Galway, Gaillimh in Irish, is located in the Province of Connaught in the West of Ireland. We have a population of approximately 232,000 and look forward to assisting you in the search for your Irish ancestors. 

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    Kilcooly, Co. Galway, Ireland

  • Portumna Irish Workhouse Centre

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  • Portumna Friary

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    Portumna Demesne, Co. Galway, Ireland

  • Portumna Castle & Gardens

    Location: Galway

    Portumna Demesne, Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Kilcroan in 1837

    <p>As described in Samuel Lewis' <em>Topographical Dictionary of Ireland</em> 1837.</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1820s

    First Census of Inisheer

    <p>The 1821 Census of Inisheer survived the Public Records Office fire. </p>

    1821-04-01 12:00:00

  • 1820s

    First Census of Inishmaan

    <p>The 1821 Census of Inishmaan survived the Public Records Office fire. </p> <p>Family names featured: </p> <p>Beaty</p> <p>O'Brien</p> <p>Callaghan, Callaughan, Collaughan</p> <p>Carey, Keaghry </p> <p>Clancy</p> <p>Concannon</p> <p>Connor</p> <p>Conneely (Connolly)</p> <p>Cook</p> <p>Costelloe</p> <p>Curreen</p> <p>Collins</p> <p>Dignum</p> <p>Dirrane (Derrane)</p> <p>O'Donnell</p> <p>Faherty</p> <p>Flaherty</p> <p>Fitzgerald</p> <p>Flemon (Fleming)</p> <p>Folan</p> <p>Ginnane</p> <p>Glinn (Glynn)</p> <p>Grealish, Grelish</p> <p>Griffy</p> <p>Higgins</p> <p>Joyce</p> <p>Kane, Kean, Kine</p> <p>Keating</p> <p>King</p> <p>Linnane</p> <p>Maher</p> <p>McDonough</p> <p>Mulkern (Mulkerrin)</p> <p>Murry (Murray)</p> <p>Prendergast</p> <p>Scahill</p> <p>Sullivan</p> <p>Welch</p> <p> </p>

    1821-04-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Arranmore, Ennismain and Innishere in 1837

    <p>As described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

St Nicholas (Galway)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to St Nicholas (Galway). 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

  • Sarah Josephine Ruane

    Location: St Nicholas (Galway)

    Born: 1904-10-23 12:00:00

  • John Scanlon

    Location: St Nicholas (Galway)

    Born: 1753-01-01 12:00:00

  • Delia Allen

    Location: St Nicholas (Galway)

    Born: 1860-01-01 12:00:00

  • Mary McHugo

    Location: St Nicholas (Galway)

    Born: 1836-08-01 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

  • United Methodist and Presbyterian Church

    Location: St Nicholas (Galway)

    United Methodist and Presbyterian Church, Galway city

  • The Four Corners

    Location: St Nicholas (Galway)

    The Four Corners, William Street, Galway

  • Augustinian Church

    Location: St Nicholas (Galway)

    Augustinian Church, middle street, Galway city

  • The Grainstore

    Location: St Nicholas (Galway)

Timeline events in this community

  • 1990s

    Foundation of St James' GAA Club

    1994-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1930s

    Foundation of Liam Mellows GAA Club

    1933-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1990s

    Druid Theatre wins Four Tony Awards

    1998-06-08 12:00:00

  • 1760s

    An Essay on Christmas Pye

    <p>LITTLE JACK HORNER, SAT IN A CORNER, EATING OF CHRISTMAS PIE; HE PUT IN HIS THUMB, AND HE PULLED OUT A PLUM (the old word for a raisin) AND SAID – WHAT A GOOD BOY AM I!</p> <p>As published in the Dublin Courier on Wednesday 24 December 1760.</p>

    1760-12-24 12:00:00