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O'Neill The O'Neills can trace their family history back to A.D. 360, a rare feat among the families of Europe. They are descended from the royal family of Tara, who were kings of Ulster and monarchs of all Ireland from the 5th to the early 17th centuries. The name comes from Nial Gl.n Dubh, or Niall of the Black Knee, who was a King of Ireland from 890 until he was killed in 919. His grandson Domhnall adopted the surname Neill, which means champion. In addition to the O'Neills of Ulster, where the family is most numerous, there are septs in Thomond (counties Clare and Limerick), Decies (Co. Waterford), and Co. Carlow.
The name is distinguished both within and beyond Ireland. Hugh O'Neill (1550-1616), the Second Earl of Tyrone, was defeated by the English at the battle of Kinsale in 1601. He was the last great leader of Gaelic Ireland. But in 1646, Owen Roe O'Neill defeated an English and Scottish army at Benburb, Co. Tyrone. Much material on the O'Neills can be found in the O'Neill historical centre there.
The name is distinguished both within and beyond Ireland. Hugh O'Neill (1550-1616), the Second Earl of Tyrone, was defeated by the English at the battle of Kinsale in 1601. He was the last great leader of Gaelic Ireland. But in 1646, Owen Roe O'Neill defeated an English and Scottish army at Benburb, Co. Tyrone. Much material on the O'Neills can be found in the O'Neill historical centre there.
Great Grandfather Patrick O'Neill Birth: March 1845 possibly in Portglenone, Antrim, Ireland (from Australian ship records) Death 15 Jul 1906 in Berkeley, Alameda, California other relatives might be a brother John and a Bernard O'Neill who sponsored their trip to /Australia. No other concrete information to date.
Great Grandmother Julia Curran
Birth Oct 1848 in St-André-Est (Argenteuil), Quebec, Canada Death 30 Nov 1918 in Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA Julia's father was James Curran and Rosa Stapleton both from Meath, Ireland who immigrated to Aregenteuil, Quebec, Canada
Great Grandmother Julia Curran
Birth Oct 1848 in St-André-Est (Argenteuil), Quebec, Canada Death 30 Nov 1918 in Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA Julia's father was James Curran and Rosa Stapleton both from Meath, Ireland who immigrated to Aregenteuil, Quebec, Canada
- Julia's Father 2nd Great Grandfather James Curran Birth 1802 in Killeen, Dunsany and Kilmessan, Meath, Ireland Death 20 Feb 1876 in St-Andre, Argenteuil, Quebec, Canada
- Julia's Paternal Grandfather 3rd Great Grandfather James Curran Birth abt 1775 in Killeen, Dunsany and Kilmessan, Meath, Ireland Death abt 1845 in St-Andre, Argenteuil, Quebec, Canada
- Julia's Paternal Grandmother 2nd Great Grandmother Rose Corbett Birth abt 1780 in Kileen, Dunsany and Kilmeassan, Meath, Ireland Death about 1845 in St-Andre, Argenteuil, Quebec, Canada
- Julia's Mother 2nd Great Grandmother Rosa Stapleton Birth 15 Aug 1811 in Killeen, Killeen Parish, County Meath, IrelandDeath 25 July 1896 in Ste- Marie Parish, Montreal, Quebec
- Julia's Maternal Grandfather 3rd Great Grandfather Patrick Stapleton Birth abt 1765 in Kileen, Kileen Parish, County Meath, Ireland Death 15 Mar 1820 in Kileen, Kileen Parish, County Meath, Ireland
- Julia's Maternal Great Grandfather 4th Great Grandfather John ? Stapleton County Meath, Ireland
- Julia's Maternal Grandmother 3rd Great Grandmother Margaret Neil ONeil Birth abt 1772 in Kileen, Kileen Parish, County Meath, Ireland Death bef 1829 in Kileen Parish, County Meath, Ireland
SMarie Larsen Gallagher March 18, 1943 to June 7, 2013
Passed away at her home in Santa Rosa, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer on June 7, 2013. She was born in Albany, California on March 18, 1943, a daughter of Nels and Virginia (O'Neill) Larsen. Marie was united in marriage to Lawrence Gallagher at St. Joseph's in Berkeley, CA on May 21, 1966. She is survived by her husband, Larry; two sons, Matthew and Kevin (London) Gallagher; two grandchildren, Patrick and Lacey Gallagher; a sister, Phyllis (Jim) Pedroncelli; and two brothers, Nels (Margarita) and Don (Sue) Larsen. Marie and Larry raised their family in Santa Monica, residing there for over 25 years. She worked as Registrar at St. Monica Catholic High School, where she was also an active parent and volunteer. Retiring in 2000, they moved back to Santa Rosa to be close to family, and are members of St. Eugene's Parish. Marie's family was always the focus of her life. In accordance with her wishes, no public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice, or to Memorial Hospice.
"Manhattan Sky- My love and I as if placed alone like two stars in the Manhattan sky. We dream, we hope. Our visions, our love soar like the towers in the Manhattan sky. To be together forever in love for all time like the moon and the stars, in the Manhattan sky. - I love you, Larry."
Daniels Chapel of the Roses 707-525-3730 Published in the Press Democrat from June 16 to June 17, 2013
"Manhattan Sky- My love and I as if placed alone like two stars in the Manhattan sky. We dream, we hope. Our visions, our love soar like the towers in the Manhattan sky. To be together forever in love for all time like the moon and the stars, in the Manhattan sky. - I love you, Larry."
Daniels Chapel of the Roses 707-525-3730 Published in the Press Democrat from June 16 to June 17, 2013
