Mariah's father Bernard (dies young, age 45 in 1871), had a brother Thomas, same townland. Thomas had a grandson Patrick (via his son Thomas and Bridget Quinn).
Patrick emigrates via Ellis Island (will post).
Patrick enlisted in the US Army in WW1, and shipped out on the Mauretania June 30 1918. He is a private, first class, in the new air service:
Patrick dies in 1977. He left the army as a Sergeant, First Class:
Patrick's daughter Margaret married John Farrell. Their son, PJ, still lives in the area and sent the pic above. Thanks PJ!
Great to see more history from the Dempsey's.
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