This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMunns7272 Surnames: O'Neil, Monday Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.lacrosse/2269/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 782. City of La Crosse JOHN O'NEIL, proprietor of the saloon and billiard-room opposite the North La Crosse Depot, has been a resident of La Crosse since November, 1853. He worked on the river as pilot till 1873; was then in the grocery business four years, and purchased his present place of business in 1877, which he has since occupied. He was born in County Kildare, Ireland, March 28, 1833; came to the United States when 12 years of age, and lived in New York City and vicinity till he came to La Crosse in 1853. He was married in 1865, to Mary Monday, and has six children - Henry, Willie, Jacob, Annie, Lizzie and John. His father, Michael O'Neil, died in the old country. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.