John A Colgan
| Birth Name | John A Colgan |
| Gender | male |
| Age at Death | more than 50 years, 10 months, 18 days |
Narrative
Said to be the son of Edward and Sarah (Brennan) Colgan
The following biographical profile of John A Colgan comes from Documents and biography pertaining to the settlement and progress of Stark County, Illinois, published by M.A. Leeson & Co., Chicago, 1887. Found at http://genealogytrails.com/ill/stark/bios/ValleyTownship.htm
John A. Colgan, born at Greencastle, Down county, Ireland, February 14, 1836, is the son of Edward and Sarah (Brennan) Colgan, and grandson of Patrick and Catherine (Fitzpatrick) Colgan, of Lisnacree, in that county, who were the children of Edward Colgan, of Aughioguhill, and Denis Fitzpatrick, of Ballymacdurphy, of Down county, the former a weaver, and the latter a farmer and blacksmith. The maternal grandparents of John A. were James and Pose (Lands) Brennan, of Ballamena, and on both sides the family history can be traced back to the Irish Brians and to the illustrious Colgan family, one of whom was the celebrated historian. To Patrick and his wife Catherine nine children were born, one of whom came to the United States. Edward Colgan was married in 1834; moved to Greencastle, where he died in 1848. His widow came to America in 1865, and now resides with her son, John A. Her children are John A. Colgan, James, who was drowned at St. John's, Patrick, Mary, Kate, now Mrs. Wm. Gill, Peter, drowned near Liverpool, and Thomas, all survivors of the family residing in this township. John A. Colgan was taken by his paternal grandparents in 1837, and lived with them eighteen years. He then moved to Liverpool to learn the ship-carpenter's trade, but returned in a short time and remained at home until 1856, when he came to Illinois, residing near Brimfield for three years. Subsequently he freighted between Kansas City and Ft. Leaven- worth and Ft. Union, N. M., but after seven months, returned to Peoria county. In the spring of 1863 he purchased eighty acres in Valley. In February, 1867, he married Miss Sarah Colgan, a very distant relative, who shared his fortunes until death took her away in June, 1882. On August 16, 1886, he married Miss Emma Williams, of Valley. Of seven children born to the first marriage, Mary M., Sarah A., Patrick E., John, Rosa and Peter V. reside here; Katie died. Mr. Colgan has increased his acreage to 400, all excellent land, and well improved. Politically, he is independent, and as a citizen, ranks with, the best in Stark county.
Events
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| Birth | February 14, 1836 | Greencastle Townland, Kilkeel Civil Parish, County Down, Ireland | 1 2 | |
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| Residence | from 1837 to 1855 | Lisnacree, Kilkeel Civil Parish, County Down, Ireland | lived with his grandparents | 2 |
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"John A. Colgan was taken by his paternal grandparents in 1837, and lived with them eighteen years. " From Documents and biography pertaining to the settlement and progress of Stark County, Illinois, published by M.A. Leeson & Co., Chicago, 1887. |
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| Arrival | 1855 | Liverpool, Lancashire, England | short time in Liverpool | 2 |
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"He then moved to Liverpool to learn the ship-carpenter's trade, but returned in a short time" From Documents and biography pertaining to the settlement and progress of Stark County, Illinois, published by M.A. Leeson & Co., Chicago, 1887. |
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| Immigration | 1856 | 2 | ||
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| Residence | from 1856 to 1859 | Brimfield, Stark County, Illinois, United States | 2 | |
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"remained at home until 1856, when he came to Illinois, residing near Brimfield for three years" From Documents and biography pertaining to the settlement and progress of Stark County, Illinois, published by M.A. Leeson & Co., Chicago, 1887. |
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| Residence | from 1859 to 1863 | various places | 2 | |
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"Subsequently he freighted between Kansas City and Ft. Leaven- worth and Ft. Union, N. M., but after seven months, returned to Peoria county." From Documents and biography pertaining to the settlement and progress of Stark County, Illinois, published by M.A. Leeson & Co., Chicago, 1887. |
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| Property | 1863 | Valley Township, Stark County, Illinois, United States | 2 | |
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"In the spring of 1863 he purchased eighty acres in Valley." From Documents and biography pertaining to the settlement and progress of Stark County, Illinois, published by M.A. Leeson & Co., Chicago, 1887. |
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| Census | July 28, 1870 | Valley Township, Stark County, Illinois, United States | 1870 John Colgan household | 1 |
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1870 Census, Valley Township, Stark County, Illinois
John Colgan, 30, farmer, born in Ireland, RE: $7500, PE: $1275, citizen "United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M6WX-88Z : accessed 12 May 2014), Mary Colgan in household of Thomas Colgan, Illinois, United States; citing p. 22, family 167, NARA microfilm publication M593, FHL microfilm 000545777. |
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| Death | after 1887 | 2 | ||
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| Residence | 1887 | Valley Township, Stark County, Illinois, United States | 2 | |
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Parents
| Relation to main person | Name | Birth date | Death date | Relation within this family (if not by birth) |
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| Father | Edward Colgan | 1848 | ||
| Mother | Sarah Brennan | after 1887 | ||
| John A Colgan | February 14, 1836 | after 1887 | ||
| Brother | James Colgan | before 1887 | ||
| Brother | Patrick Colgan | |||
| Sister | Mary Colgan | |||
| Sister | Kate Colgan | |||
| Brother | Peter Colgan | before 1887 | ||
| Brother | Thomas Colgan |
Families
Family of John A Colgan and Sarah Colgan |
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| Married | Wife | Sarah Colgan ( b. 1850 d. June 1882 ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Birth Date | Death Date |
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| Patrick E Colgan | ||
| John Colgan | ||
| Rosa Colgan | ||
| Peter V Colgan | ||
| Katie Colgan | before 1887 | |
| Mary M Colgan | 1867 | |
| Sarah A Colgan | April 1870 |
Family of John A Colgan and Emma Williams
| Event | Date | Place | Description | Sources |
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| Marriage | August 16, 1886 | 2 | ||
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"On August 16, 1886, he married Miss Emma Williams, of Valley." From Documents and biography pertaining to the settlement and progress of Stark County, Illinois, published by M.A. Leeson & Co., Chicago, 1887. |
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