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Latitude 52° 15' 34.9848" N,
Longitude 8° 15' 50.3208" W
Inscription Legible Yes
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Surname O'Donnell
Exact Wording Of Epitaph

JOHN O’DONNELL of Spiddle and Ardrahan, Galbally, Co. Limerick (Born approx.1808 - Died July 21, 1870 at 62.) Was one of three Brothers who married three Gallahue Sisters. - HIS WIFE MARGARET NEE GALLAHUE ( Born approx.1822 - Died April 21, 1878 at 56)
(They are Interred in the middle of the stone abbey from the 8th century at Brigown Cemetery, Mitchelstown, Ireland)
They Had 12 in Family - Mary, Bridget, Kate, James, Ellen, John, Cornelius, Edmond, Daniel, Margaret, Jeremiah and Johanna.
Three daughters Mary, Bridget and Ellen married Three Martin Brothers.
Some of their Sons emigrated to Chicago Cornelius (Con) died on a visit home and is buried with his parents in Brigown Cemetery. They were very successful in Business in Chicago.
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Gravestone Entry
Name Surname Day Month Year Age Relationship With First Person
John O'Donnell 21st July 1870 Self
Margaret O'Donnell 21st April 1878 Wife
Con O'Donnell June 1906 Son
Number of People Commemorated 3
Memorial Type Headstone