Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA
William O'Brien 1808 -1885
Son of John O'Brien d.1837
Husband of Honora (Grady) O'Brien 1802-1867
Children:
Martin O'Brien 1833-1906
Thomas O'Brien 1836-1915
Mary O'Brien 1839-1912
Known history:
William's son Martin emigrated to America in 1852 and married Susan Fitzgerld of Conneticut. They settled in Lebanon Township, Wisconsin, USA. Martin lost his leg working for the railroad and received a settlement of $500 that allowed him to finance the immigration of over 50 Irish couples and their relatives. They all settled in Wisconsin as well. This is possibly when William came to America with his wife and other children. Honora died in Lebanon Township and William ended up moving to Waseca, MN where he was buried.
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| Excerpts from The Promoter by P.M. OBrien.pdf (2.57 MB) | 2.57 MB |
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| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1808 (circa) | |
| Date of Death | 1st Jan 1885 | VIEW SOURCE |
Some communities associated with this ancestor
Some ancestors associated with these communities
Some buildings associated with these communities
Some timeline events associated with this ancestor
1890
GAA Heroes of Old Peterswell
1st Jan 1898
1900
The abandoned Leitrim vs Peterswell fixture
23rd May 1900