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John O'Connell 1778–1853

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John O'Connell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 May 1778 · Holy Trinity, Cork, Ireland
Died 6 Sep 1853 · Dinan, Cotes d'Armor, Bretagne, France
Father Morgan O Connell
Mother Catherine O Mullane
Siblings Bridget O Connell, Daniel O Connell The Liberator, Ellen O Connell, Honora O Connell, James O Connell, Mary O Connell, Maurice Morgan O Connell

Researchers connected through John O'Connell 1778–1853

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John O'Connell was born in 1778 in Holy Trinity, Cork, Ireland, the child of morgan o connell and catherine o mullane. John O'Connell passed away in 1853 in Dinan, Cotes d'Armor, Bretagne, France.

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Life Timeline

1778
Birth of John O'Connell in Holy Trinity, Cork, Ireland
Birth
1853
Death of John O'Connell in Dinan, Cotes d'Armor, Bretagne, France
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John O'Connell

This ancestor line traces from Iveragh, Kerry, Ireland (1739) to Holy Trinity, Cork, Ireland (1778) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John O'Connell (1778–1853) was born in Holy Trinity, Cork, Ireland and died in Dinan, Cotes d'Armor, Bretagne, France. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 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.

John O'Connell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John O'Connell PTP
1778–1853
Holy Trinity, Cork, Ireland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John O'Connell's Descendants

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John O'Connell PTP 1778–1853