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James O'Malley

Birth	:	4 Mar 1847 County Limerick, Ireland
Death	:	30 Oct 1912 Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Bridget Cemetery, Scammon, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.2803001, -94.8069000
Description	:	JAMES O'MALLEY, a prominent farmer of Cherokee County, whose farm lies in section 3, township 32, range 23, in Ross township, was born March 4, 1847, in County Limerick, Ireland. His parents, John and Mary (Clancy) O'Malley, were also born in Ireland, where they were married; they lived in County Limerick until 1847. Emigrating to America, John O'Malley located in New Jersey, where, after the family joined him, they farmed for seven years. Then they moved to Bureau County, Illinois, where they remained until 1868. At this period they again turned their faces westward, and another year found them settled... Read More	JAMES O'MALLEY, a prominent farmer of Cherokee County, whose farm lies in section 3, township 32, range 23, in Ross township, was born March 4, 1847, in County Limerick, Ireland. His parents, John and Mary (Clancy) O'Malley, were also born in Ireland, where they were married; they lived in County Limerick until 1847. Emigrating to America, John O'Malley located in New Jersey, where, after the family joined him, they farmed for seven years. Then they moved to Bureau County, Illinois, where they remained until 1868. At this period they again turned their faces westward, and another year found them settled on 160 acres of wild land in Cherokee County, Kansas, where Scammon now stands. Besides being one of the pioneer farmers here, John O'Malley was also the owner of the first coal mine opened in this section. His death occurred in 1876, on the home place, to the improvement of which he had given so much time and labor. The death of his wife occurred some time earlier, in Bureau County, Illinois. Both were devout members of the Catholic Church. Mr. O'Malley was a Democrat, in politics, although never aspiring to office. The family consisted of 11 children, nine of whom were born in Ireland and two in America. Those living are: Patrick, of Montgomery County, Iowa; Catherine, of Henry County, Illinois; James; David, a resident of Scammon, and Fannie (Mrs. Michael Fleming), of Ross township. James O'Malley came to America in 1849, with his mother and the children, the father having preceded them two years previously. In March, 1864, James enlisted in Company F, 53d Reg., Illinois Vol. Inf. He was with Sherman in his "March to the Sea" and was discharged at Chicago, Illinois, July 22,1865. Upon his return home, Mr.O'Malley stayed one year, and was employed in different occupations. He then rented and cultivated a farm in Bureau County, Illinois. Here he married, in 1868, to Mary Swain. To them have been born 11 children, nine of whom are living, as followers: John, a miner, who resides in Stone City: Jane, now the wife of Henry A. Rockefeller, an engineer, of Ross township; Rosie, now Mrs. Reno, whose husband is a miner at Stone City, Kansas; Lena, wife of Michael Wagner, a pit boss at Stone City; Kate, wife of George Lanning, a miner, of Scammon; William A., who lives at home, and is employed in the mines; and Maude, Patrick and Mabel, who are at home. Two children, Margaret and Michael, died when very young. After his marriage, the subject of this sketch farmed in Illinois until 1871, when he came alone to Cherokee County, Kansas, his wife following in June of that year. They located on the northwest quarter of section 3, township 32, range 23, in Ross township. The land was all wild, and only a small portion was broken the first year. During the winter, Mr. O'Malley moved to Scammon where he found employment in the coal mines. For three years the family spent their summers on the farm and the winters in Scammon. The crops put in on the farm were sod corn and fall wheat, which yielded well when the seasons were favorable. Their home consisted of small box house at first, to which additions were made later, until it was a comfortable home, and they occupied it until 1904, when a beautiful new, two-story house was completed which has nine large rooms. The work of the farm comprises general farming, and the care of horses, hogs, cattle and mules. All kinds of fruit trees were planted some years ago, and now produce large quantities for home use and market. The improvements on this farm were all made by the owner, and he justly deserves the peace and plenty which come from hard labor, perseverance and pluck. Mr. O'Malley has always been a man of influence in the county, and has taken an active interest in affairs. As a Democrat, he is a familiar figure at all the local public gatherings of that party, although he does not care for office. He has been treasurer of the township 12 years, and for 16 years has served on the School Board. He and his family are highly regarded in the county, where they have so long resided. Source History of Cherokee County Kansas and its representative citizens, ed. & comp. by Nathaniel Thompson Allison, 1904

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James O'Malley's memorial is located at: Saint Bridget Cemetery, Scammon, Cherokee County, USA.
When did James O'Malley death?
James O'Malley death on 30 Oct 1912 in Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.2803001
Longitude: -94.8069000

Family Members:

Parent

John O'Malley

(1802 - 1878)

Spouse

Mary Swain O'Malley

(1849 - 1937)

Siblings

Johanna Coman

(1826 - 1891)

Michael O'Malley

(1832 - 1895)

Ellen O'Malley Kennedy

(1844 - 1901)

Francis “Fannie” O'Malley Fleming

(1849 - 1913)

David Edward O'Malley

(1855 - 1941)

Children

John Thomas O'Malley

(1869 - 1930)

Rose Ella O'Malley Reno

(1874 - 1936)

Helena “Lena” O'Malley Wagner

(1876 - 1920)

Catherine Margaret O'Malley Lanning

(1877 - 1926)

Margaret Ann O'Malley

(1880 - 1881)

William James O'Malley

(1882 - 1958)

Maude Elizabeth O'Malley Sine

(1884 - 1964)

Patrick Joseph O'Malley

(1885 - 1969)

Robert Michael O'Malley

(1888 - 1889)

Mabel Anastasia O'Malley

(1891 - 1938)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Bridget Cemetery
Scammon, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2803001, -94.8069000

2. Weir Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3034200, -94.7890800

3. Hosey Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3122750, -94.8099607

4. Saint Anthony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3022003, -94.7593994

5. Council Corners Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2661200, -94.7434400

6. Lone Elm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2214012, -94.8050003

7. New Pleasantview Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2513500, -94.7252300

8. Cherokee Cemetery
Cherokee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3605995, -94.8292007

9. Jordin Family Cemetery
Ross Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2537900, -94.9139900

10. Bethlehem Cemetery
Columbus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1927500, -94.7770200

11. Bird Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3241800, -94.7069600

12. Edgmand Cemetery
Columbus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2083015, -94.8874969

13. Potters Field
Columbus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1830000, -94.7957700

14. Old Pleasant View Cemetery
Lawton, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2595500, -94.6779100

15. Langdon Lane Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3529800, -94.7052500

16. Park Cemetery
Columbus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1643982, -94.8088989

17. Columbus City Cemetery
Columbus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1624985, -94.8110962

18. Crocker Cemetery
Pleasant View Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3377991, -94.6718979

19. Star Cemetery
West Mineral, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2771988, -94.9606018

20. Larue Cemetery
Sherwin, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2186500, -94.9408000

21. West Union Cemetery
Chicopee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4036500, -94.7781800

22. Wirtonia Cemetery
Crestline, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1880989, -94.6996994

23. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3819570, -94.7047020

24. Beecher-Hammond Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3936600, -94.7253500