Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA
Patrick's mother died six days after his birth. He lived with uncle William McNulty's family at Enniscoe House as staff members. They emigrated to the USA c. 1852. Patrick worked as a glass cutter in Boston. In 1861 he enlisted in the Union Army.
After Civil War battlefield service, he was discharged due to disability in 1862. Patrick returned to the glass trade in Chicago and married Mary O'Toole (emigrant from County Wexford) in 1868. They tried farm life in Kansas, but it was too hot.
In about 1872 Patrick, Mary, and two sons went west to Olympia, Washington. He was granted a homestead of 163 acres. They had eight children and lived on the farm they established. Son John: "He was a worthy and upright man, honest and fair."
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| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1838 (circa) | |
| Date of Death | 12th Aug 1900 | |
| Occupation | glass cutter | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Mary O'Toole | |
| Number of Children | 8 | |
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1830
May Day traditions across Ireland
1st May 1830
1820
First Ordnance Survey Maps of Ireland begins
1st Jan 1825