AOUW – SheaCollins

From Famine in Ireland to Farming in Kansas: the story of O’Connell James W. 1840’s – 1901 and Ellen born 1841

James W. O’Connell was born to parents Michael O’Connell and Margaret McAuliffe. James W. O’Connell’s birth year falls somewhere between 1840 and 1846, with the 1900 US census indicating it…

I’ve written quite a bit already, but not everything has been published here yet. My plan was to review and polish each page before sharing it—but just in case time runs out, I’m now aiming to publish everything, even if some pages are still unfinished. I do hope to return and complete them properly later on.

The “O” in Irish Surnames: The presence—or absence—of “O” in Irish surnames can make research far more complicated than it needs to be. To simplify things, I’ve restored the “O” to any name that originally included it—for example, using O’Shea instead of Shea. This helps me track all related records under one consistent name, rather than searching for both versions. I know this might not match everyone’s preference, and I apologize if it causes any confusion.

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From Famine in Ireland to Farming in Kansas: the story of O’Connell James W. 1840’s – 1901 and Ellen born 1841