Charles J. Major (1837-1905)
John P. Major (1841-1914)
William James Major (1845-1905)
Charles J. Major was the first brother to emigrate to the United States. He left home in 1860, settling in Skaneateles, NY. He married Margaret Mallon (1841-1888), a native of Liverpool, NY. They lived in Skaneateles Falls and had 12 children. Three are presented in greater detail on separate pages: |
William James Major married Mary Ann O'Neill Major (1845-1936) in 1865 in County Derry, Ireland, connecting the Majors and the famous O'Neill clan.
Mary Ann was the daughter of William O'Neill and Katherine McErfane. Mary Ann and her siblings are included in our small O"Neill family tree.
William and Mary Major settled in Skaneateles Falls, New York, and had 10 children, three of whom have their own pages: |
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William McLaughlin Sr. (1793-1853) He remained in Ireland, but several of his children emigrated to the United States. These children have their own pages: |
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