Wayne County Pennsylvania Herald  - Oct 18th, 1877 Jeffrey O'CONNELL, father of the O'CONNELL brothers, blacksmiths, of this place, died on the 6th inst, at the advanced age of 78 years.   He was born in County Cork, Ireland, and came to this country 30 years ago, locating in Honesdale and living here ever since.   He was a man exemplary habits, a good citizen and a kind father.   High requiem mass was celebrated at this funeral, which took place on Monday morning, services being held at St. John Church by Rev Father Doherty. Note: Jeffrey was married to Mary HURLEY who died 1872 in Honesdale. The O'CONNELL brothers were Timothy c 1834 who married Mary COLEMAN c 1840; Jeffrey c 1837 who married Mary RYAN c 1840 and John c 1844 who married Sarah HEALEY c 1848. The brothers were all born in County Cork and lived in Honesdale