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James O'Connell 1895–1983

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James O'Connell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Dec 1895 · Ballinskelligs, Kerry, Ireland
Died 30 Jul 1983 · Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Father Maurice O Connell
Children Patrick Bernard O Connell

Researchers connected through James O'Connell 1895–1983

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1895, James O'Connell entered the world in Ballinskelligs, Kerry, Ireland, born to maurice o connell. James O'Connell had children including patrick bernard o connell. James O'Connell passed away in 1983 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

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Life Timeline

1895
Birth of James O'Connell in Ballinskelligs, Kerry, Ireland
Birth
1983
Death of James O'Connell in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James O'Connell

This ancestor line traces from Limerick or Derrynane, Kilcrohane, Kerry, Ireland (1699) to Ballinskelligs, Kerry, Ireland (1895) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James O'Connell (1895–1983) was born in Ballinskelligs, Kerry, Ireland and died in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

James O'Connell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James O'Connell PTP
1895–1983
Ballinskelligs, Kerry, Ireland
Parents
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Grandparents
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James O'Connell's Descendants

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JO
James O'Connell PTP 1895–1983