John Purtell b cir 1815 Kilcolman Parish, Co Limerick; wife Mary MADIGAN. Possible brother to John, Lawrence, b 1810; wife Mgt Reardon. Both men and their families immigrated to NY abt 1850. John's daughter, Honora, returned to Ireland abt 1855, married Patrick CAHILL, and reared 18 children in the Shanagolden area. Regards, Patti Lakeville, MI