Brief Life History of Patrick Francis
Patrick Francis O'Mahoney was born on 24 July 1852, in Cork, County Cork, Ireland as the son of Dennis O’Mahoney and Mary O’Sullivan. He married Mary Theresa Harrington on 6 October 1885, in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in New York City, New York, United States in 1915 and Kings, New York, United States in 1920. He died on 26 October 1928, in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, at the age of 76, and was buried in Middle Village, Queens, New York, United States.
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- Patrick O Mahoney, "United States Census, 1920"
- Patrick Francis O'Mahoney, "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949"
- Pat Mahoney, "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891"
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1861 · The 14th Brooklyn is Known as The Red Legged Devils
The 14th Regiment New York State Militia, or 14th Brooklyn, was constituted on May 13, 1847. The 14th Brooklyn received the nickname “The Red Legged Devils” due to their vibrant red trousers. At the time, most Union regiments wore blue. The volunteer militia, led by Colonel Alfred M. Wood, consisted primarily of abolitionists from Brooklyn. They served between the years of 1861 through 1864 and were known for their grit and determination and never stood down from a fight.
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1872 · The First National Park
Yellowstone National Park was given the title of the first national park by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. It is also believed to be the first national park in the world.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Irish Seamus, Senan.
Irish: variant of O'Mahony .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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