Sorry, no connection to our group. so far as we know our group did not come over to the US until sometime after 1871. JB On 24 Mar 2005 at 13:03, KMcKok@aol.com wrote: > Hello, John and Donna. > > Don't know if there's a connection, but I've been researching a John > J. Donnelly, b. in Providence approx. 1839. > > He got a law degree, then joined the Civil War, and later became > involved in Irish-American revolutionary activities. His wife died in > 1866, and he never got over it ... eventually moving away to the > Montana frontier. > > Is this a sibling/uncle of your folks? > > Kate > > > >From Jbedard@bedardphoto.com > Subject: Donnelly > > Looking for anything on either of the following Donnelly families from > late 1800's Providence County. > > Michael Donnelly (also seen spelled Donlan) wife ann. > > Patrick Donnelly, wife Agnes. > > Any and all help and or clues greatly appreciated, thanks!! > John & Donna Bedard Bedard Photo & BedardPhoto.com New England Scenic Photography http://www.bedardphoto.com