Born in Ireland 1836 and in 1851 came to New York city, America at age 15. He learned the trade of a cooper and moved to a farm in Lafayette township, Chippewa county, WI. He successfully conducted the farm and moved to Eau Claire in 1906. He served as a private in CO. A. 17th Wi. Inf. enlisting Oct. 13 1864, discharged May 13 1865 for disability. 2 sons and 4 daughters, survive, and a brother. His wife predeceased a few years ago.
Born in Ireland 1836 and in 1851 came to New York city, America at age 15. He learned the trade of a cooper and moved to a farm in Lafayette township, Chippewa county, WI. He successfully conducted the farm and moved to Eau Claire in 1906. He served as a private in CO. A. 17th Wi. Inf. enlisting Oct. 13 1864, discharged May 13 1865 for disability. 2 sons and 4 daughters, survive, and a brother. His wife predeceased a few years ago.
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