This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Donnell, Finkbeiner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/oI4.2ACIB/799 Message Board Post: I am looking for Birth place and History of my Great Grandfather- William O'Donnell born in Ireland 1840 emigrated to USA probably about 1850's made his way to Chicago Illinois where my Grandfather was born in 1867. William was found on 1880 USA Census. I don't know what county he was from, but My mother always talked about county cork when we were kids..She was born in Illinois and never made it to Ireland. William was her grandfather. I hav eno further information. Any help would be appreciated