This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Donnell, Gallagher, Ferry, Sharkey, Boner, Farrell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oI4.2ACIB/757 Message Board Post: My gggrandfather James O'Donnell was born ca.1846 in Mullaghduff, County Donegal, Ireland. His parents, both of Mullaghduff were John O'Donnell and Madge Ferry. He had a brother, Maurice, who came to the US, was in the Klondike Gold Rush, then returned to Co. Donegal, Ireland. Other siblings include John, Patrick, Dennis, Mary and Hannah. James immigrated to the U.S., but I'm not sure when. He was married to a Brigid Gallager, also of Co. Donegal, who apparently died in late 1874 or early 1875 along with their child. James, who was a calvaryman in the U.S. Army, married Mary Farrell 14 January 1885 at Leavenworth, Kansas. Brigid Gallagher, the first wife of James O'Donnell, left a sister, Annie Sharkey (nee Gallagher) residing at 124, Drapers Street, Johnstown, U.S.A. Also, another sister, Mamey Sharkey, leaving a family residing at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. She also left two sisters in Ireland, Viz., Mrs. Margaret Boner and Mrs. Betty Gallagher, both of Mullaghduff, in the County of Donegal. Any information or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Pat