John O'Connell
Hi, I am looking for some help with my research into my Great Great Grandfather, John O'Connell.
He married Esther Gallup (I believe in the US) and they lived in Pittsfield, New York.
According to his death record, John was born in Ireland on August 28, 1929 (birth year matches his headstone & age
of 83 referenced in his obituary also coincides).
John’s father was listed as Daniel O'Connell and his mother Mary O'Connell on his death record.
I believe he immigrated to the United States prior to 1861 (his first child was born about June 1861 & he
was drafted into the Civil War in August of 1863 with the NY 76th Regiment).
In his daughter's obituary (Lydia O'Connell Benjamin), it states that she is a direct descendant of Daniel O'Connell,
the Irish patriot (do not know if this is true).
Based on my Dad's and my DNA, we're connected to West Iveragh Peninsula, Iveragh Peninsula & South West Munster.
I would like to find out where John O'Connell was born in Ireland, his birth record, were is
parents Daniel & Mary O'Connell, if he had a siblings & when he came over to the US.
I've attached pictures of John O'Connell's death record, his obituary, his grave & Lydia O'Connell Benjamin's
obituary for reference.
Thank you. I really appreciate any information that could be provided!
