of County Carlow, Ireland · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Michael O'Brien d. 1861
Michael O'Brien⚭ Anna (Maher) O'Brien
childrenDennis O'Brien · Patrick O'Brien · John M. O'Brien · Daniel O'Brien · Michael O'Brien · James O'Brien · Catherine O'Brien
Their story
What the record says
History of Muscatine County, Iowa.
Father of John M. O'Brien.
Born in County Carlow, Ireland.
Came to America in 1847 on a sailing vessel (eight-week voyage).
After three years in St. Louis located in Muscatine County, Iowa.
Farmer and Democrat.
Died 1861.
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