Bronx – SheaCollins

Meehan Daniel 1878 – 1941 and Campbell Mary Ann 1879

Daniel Meehan was born on September 6, 1878 in New York City to parents Daniel Meehan and Mary Tierney. His father, Daniel, was 46 and a veteran of the American…

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Collins John 1893 – 1982 and Horgan Mary K 1904 – 1958

May 16, 2025 marie

John Collins was born in 1893 in Cappanihane, County Limerick, to Mary Collins and her late husband, also named John Collins. His birth came under the shadow of sorrow—his father…

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At 13, from Cavan to Kansas: the lonely journey of O’Connell Leo 1884 – 1976 and Claxon Susan

Apr 6, 2025 marie

Leo O’Connell Leo O’Connell was born on 29 May 1884 in Co. Fermanagh, Ireland. Son of Michael O’Connell and Mary McSheffrey Leo’s father, Michael, served as an RIC constable and…

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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Meehan Daniel 1878 – 1941 and Campbell Mary Ann 1879

Collins John 1893 – 1982 and Horgan Mary K 1904 – 1958

At 13, from Cavan to Kansas: the lonely journey of O’Connell Leo 1884 – 1976 and Claxon Susan