John O’Shea – SheaCollins

O’Shea James 1801 – 1874 & Margaret Connors

This records that Timothy O’Shea erected a headstone for his father Owen and mother Ellen in Kanturk. This story is not finished because I am still trying to piece it…

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O’Shea John J 1864 – 1926 and Shields Mary 1866 – 1914

Apr 19, 2025 marie

John J. O’Shea was born on a crisp day in 1863 in the tiny village of Granagh, nestled in a fertile valley about a mile from the Hill of Knockfierna—“the…

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Sailing Toward Dreams: A Family’s Transatlantic Story: O’Shea Patrick 1835 – 1912 & Hannan Mary 1845 – 1917

Apr 17, 2025 marie

Patrick O’Shea was born in March 1835 in County Limerick, Ireland. His parents were James O’Shea and Margaret Connors. According to his marriage certificate his father is a farmer in…

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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O’Shea James 1801 – 1874 & Margaret Connors

O’Shea John J 1864 – 1926 and Shields Mary 1866 – 1914

Sailing Toward Dreams: A Family’s Transatlantic Story: O’Shea Patrick 1835 – 1912 & Hannan Mary 1845 – 1917